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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
VIA TEAMS Virtual
January 27, 2022
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Public Comment
Reports
Public Hearing
Business Agenda
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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Mayor Giles called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:30p.m.
Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek, Council Member Nelson, Council Member
Nielsen, and Council Member Thrower all answered roll call.
City staff members present were Anette Spickard, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney;
BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk; Erin Greaves, Communications Manager; Linda Stokes, City
Treasurer; Brian Parker, City Planner; Kurt Wolf, Parks and Recreation Director; Eric McCormick,
Golf Course Superintendent; Traci Malvich, Human Resources Manager; Vlatko Jovanov,
Network Administrator; Dallas Palmer, Police Lieutenant; Bill Punkoney City Attorney
Also, in attendance were Dr. Patrick Kinney, St. Luke's Health System; David Gallipoli, Member
of the Public; Joey Petri, Member of the Public; Rick Fereday, Member of the Public; Sarah Lenda,
Concessions Applicant; Amy Manning, III -A Representative.
Mayor Giles led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member
Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye, and the motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Staff recommended approval of the following ACTION ITEMS. All matters which are listed
within the consent section of the agenda have been distributed to each member of the McCall City
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Council for reading and study. Items listed are considered routine by the Council and were enacted
with one motion.
1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes — September 23, 2021(ACTION ITEM)
2. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes — November 18, 2021(ACTION ITEM)
3. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes — December 2, 2021(ACTION ITEM)
4. Payroll Report for period ending December 24, 2021 (ACTION ITEM)
5. Warrant Register — GL (ACTION ITEM)
6. Warrant Register — Vendor (ACTION ITEM)
7. AB 22-026 City Licenses Report to Council Per McCall City Code
Per McCall City Code Title 4 Chapter 9, the City Council has determined the City Clerk shall
be delegated the authority to process and grant or deny all alcoholic beverage license
applications, other than certain circumstances involving catering permits, which the City Clerk
shall review the application for catering permit for completeness and forward said application
to the Police Chief. The Police Chief upon receipt of the application shall make a
recommendation to the City Clerk to approve or deny the application. Whenever the City Clerk
shall determine that an application for alcoholic beverage license transfer or renewal is
complete, the City Clerk shall approve or deny such application. All decisions of the City Clerk
shall be reported to the City Council at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting after
such decision. The City Clerk is also responsible for all processing of business, taxi, snow
removal, pawnbroker, child daycare licenses, vendor permits, and public event applications.
Action: Council to review the License report.
8. AB 22-021 Request to approve agreement with Idaho Commerce for Idaho Community
Development Block Grant #ICDBG 21 -III -16 -SR Idaho Commerce has awarded the City of
McCall an Idaho Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $225,000 to support
improvements to the Senior Center parking lot, including consolidation of the 1St Street drive
access to the south of the Senior Center facility and removal of the northerly access drive to
improve safety. The parking lot surrounding the Senior Center will be fully resurfaced, striped,
and signed. The grant agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney. The match
requirement ($185,500) articulated under Pt.3 of the agreement will be met and exceeded by
the $338,765 contract approved by Council on January 13, 2022 (AB 22-018) for Senior Center
building and envelope improvements. Action: Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the
Idaho Community Development Block Grant Agreement in the amount of $225, 000 to support
Senior Center parking and site access improvements.
9. AB 22-028 Treasurer's Report as Required by IC 50-208 Review Treasurer's report of
accounts and activity of office during the month of December 2021 regarding care,
management or disposition of moneys, property, or business of the City. Action: The Council
shall examine the report and determine whether additional information from the Treasurer is
required.
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Council
Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Nielsen, Council
Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, Council Member Nelsen, , and Council Member Thrower
all voted aye, and the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Mayor Giles called for public comment at 5:34 p.m.
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Eight (8) written comments were received related to a code amendment addressing Gas stations in
the downtown and one (1) comment related to an article regarding workforce housing and are
included as Attachment A.
David Gallipoli, 200 Scott Street McCall, Idaho, spoke in person at the meeting.
Mr. Gallipoli thanked City Staff for negotiating through the difficult time of Covid and voiced
some concerns. Mr. Gallipoli noted his personal opinion in regard to the changes made to Council
meetings in response to Covid. Stating some people in the community do not have access to the
Internet, the streaming technology challenges some, some do not have connection speeds to watch
or participate in council meetings, and some are fearful of gatherings. Mr. Gallipoli noted his
opinion of approval processes needing to be put on hold until Covid winds down unless it is an
emergency. Another issue Mr. Gallipoli commented on was a proposal for a building moratorium,
referencing the letter he wrote that was published in the Star News. Mr. Gallipoli also commented
on the need for the City to discuss the Brundage Mountain plans to build huge subdivisions even
though the subdivisions are out of City jurisdiction.
Rick Fereday, 315 Burns Rd McCall, Idaho, spoke virtually at the meeting.
Mr. Fereday commented on short term rentals noting his thoughts on taxing short-term rentals at
a higher rate than the Local Option Tax is currently set at. Mr. Fereday also requested the Council
look at the issue of side -by -sides creating safety issues on City streets. Mr. Fereday added to his
comment, opposing the concessionaire's agreement in front of Council tonight.
Joey Pietri, 225 Valley Springs Rd, Spoke in person at the meeting.
Mr. Pietri noted that he echoed the sentiments of the previous public comments. Mr. Pietri added
opposition to the Maverick being allowed to put a new gas station in at the current proposed
location, suggesting a solution on the outskirts of town instead of on the main strip.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Giles closed the comment period at 5:38p.m.
REPORTS
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Covid-19 Update from Chief Williams and St. Luke's Dr. Kinney
Police Lieutenant Dallas Palmer presented the Covid-19 update to Council stating that Central
District Health returned to optional crisis standards of care as of Monday and St. Luke's Health
System is opting to continue regular standards of care. The current positivity rate has decreased
from 47% two weeks ago, down to 30%. The CDC is forecasting for increases over these next few
weeks, possibly doubling numbers. City employees have been affected by Covid, either from
exposure or from Covid itself. City services have remained constant, the City is still providing
curbside service or by appointment only service.
Dr. Patrick Kinney from Saint Luke's Health System gave an update from the hospital. The
community has a massive blood shortage, Dr. Kinney encouraged the community to donate. There
are over 200 patients hospitalized in the Saint Luke's health system with Covid. There were 565
positive tests done at the McCall Saint Luke's in January, that does not include at home tests or
test done in Cascade. Dr. Kinney stressed the importance of getting the vaccine and continuing to
wear masks.
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Council Member Nelson asked Dr. Kinney if there is any indication as to how long we will stay at
peak levels in Idaho and Valley County. Dr. Kinney noted that using what is known about the way
this virus transmits and watching the way the virus has moved through hospital systems all over
the world; Omicron is a flash flood it is not the kind of forest fire that was seen with the Delta
variant. Omicron spreads incredibly quickly and effectively. Current data suggests Idaho is going
to be on the way back down by the end of the first or second week of February. Dr. Kinney stated
that Idaho has a horrible vaccination rate, one of the 44 lowest states in the nation. Idaho has also
had a lot of positivity creating an unknown number of residents with natural immunity.
Council thanked Dr. Kinney.
AB 22-022 Idaho Independent Intergovernmental Authority (III -A) Insurance Group
Annual Report to Council
Amy Manning from III -A presented to Council. The Idaho Independent Intergovernmental
Authority (III -A) provides medical, pharmacy, and vision benefits for eligible City employees.
Council approved a membership agreement with the III -A in August of 2018 which renews
annually automatically. If the City were to decide at some point to opt out of renewal, III -A must
be notified by June 30th at 5pm of any given year. Then, the City would be termed effective
September 30th of that year. III -A provides each member agency's governing board or council
with a report each year detailing the prior plan year. The annual report for the Trust which included
total membership numbers, financial reports, benefit enhancements, and future goals.
Council Member Nelsen shared appreciation for III -A's innovative efforts and Council thanked
Ms. Manning for providing a detailed report.
PUBLIC HEARING
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Council Member Thrower recused herself from the Public Hearing.
AB 22-015 Request to Approve Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan (PUD-21-01)
and Subdivision Preliminary Plat (SUB -21-04) at 116 Thula Street for Rywest Homes,
Inc.
At 6:24pm Council Member Nielsen moved to open the public hearing for Planned Unit
Development Preliminary Plan (PUD-21-01) and Subdivision Preliminary Plat (SUB -21-04)
at 116 Thula Street for Rywest Homes, Inc. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion.
In a roll call vote Council Member Nielsen, Council Member Nelsen, Mayor Giles, and
Council Member Maciaszek all voted aye, and the motion carried.
Council Member Thrower was the only Council Member to recuse from the hearing.
Planner Parker gave a brief overview of the legal documents and a recap of the continuation from
the previous meeting. The Planned Unit Development and Subdivision Preliminary Plat
application provided is to construct 26 condominium units. During their regularly scheduled
November 2, 2021 meeting, the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission held a properly
noticed public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of the subject application to the
McCall City Council without a second public hearing. The subject application includes requests
to enter into development and escrow agreements. Final versions of these agreements will be
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presented to Council at a later date. Council had no objections to admitting the documents to the
record.
Staff recommended approval with the following conditions:
1. Prior to any site work or disturbance, the applicant shall receive final engineering approval.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall conduct a consultation with
the City Arborist and provide a tree protection plan in conformance with the City of
McCall's Tree Protection standards.
3. Prior to the submittal of a final plat and final development plan application, the applicant
shall provide a revised preliminary development plan showing a minimum of six (6) long
term bicycle parking spaces and two (2) short term bicycle parking spaces located near the
buildings.
4. Prior to the submittal of a final plat and final development plan application, the applicant
shall provide a revised preliminary development plan and landscape plan showing a curb,
gutter and sidewalk adjacent to Thula Street. The revised plans shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Engineer prior to the submittal of a final plat and final development
plan application.
5. All buildings shall include additional soundproofing that will ensure a maximum 60db
interior noise level.
6. Prior to the submittal of a final plat and final development plan application, the applicant
shall provide a revised preliminary plat with a note stating that the McCall airport exists,
flight paths may be above the property, and that noise may be generated as a result of
airport operations.
7. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall file a Form 7460-1 Notice
of Proposed Construction or Alteration, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
findings for incompatible use be enacted (please see the attached Definitions for the FAA
description of Form 7460-1).
8. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall enter into an Avigation
Easement with the City of McCall.
9. Prior to the submittal of a final plat and final development plan application, the applicant
shall submit construction plans for a bicycle and pedestrian pathway from Thula Street to
the existing bicycle and pedestrian pathway located within the abandoned railroad right-
of-way to the west of the subject property. The pathway shall be a minimum of eight -feet
(8') in width and constructed to the City of McCall's Pathway Standards. The construction
plans shall include screening elements along the portion of the pathway adjacent to the
residence located at 200 Thula Street.
10. Prior to the submittal of a final plat and final development plan application, the applicant
shall provide a revised preliminary development plan and building elevations showing the
buildings located within ten -feet (10') of the eastern property boundary and with at least
one pedestrian entrance on the east side of each building.
11. Prior to issuance of a building permit for any lot, the applicant shall either complete the
construction of a bicycle and pedestrian pathway from Thula Street to the existing bicycle
and pedestrian pathway located within the abandoned railroad right-of-way to the west of
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the subject property or enter into an escrow agreement in conformance with McCall City
Code Section 3.10.10.
12. Prior to issuance of a building permit for any lot, proof of sewer permit shall be required.
13. Prior to execution and recordation of the Subdivision Final Plat, the applicant shall
construct all required street and pathway improvements and underground the overhead
utility lines and shall obtain final approval of these aspects from the City of McCall.
Alternatively, the applicant shall obtain approval of a Development Agreement with the
City and shall provide financial assurances for any deferred improvements.
14. Pursuant to McCall City Code (MCC 9.2.06.H), preliminary subdivision plat approval shall
lapse and become void whenever the applicant has not applied for final plat approval within
eighteen (18) months from the date of preliminary plat approval by McCall City Council.
Alternatively, the applicant shall obtain approval of a Development Agreement with the
City that details a phasing plan and completion timeline.
15. Prior to execution and recordation of the Subdivision Final Plat, the applicant shall provide
digital files of the plat in accordance with the McCall Digital Data Submission Standards.
16. Prior to execution and recordation of the Subdivision Final Plat, all easements shall be
indicated on the final plat and shall be formally documented with signed declarations and
recorded with the plat.
17. A full set of as built (record) drawings of all improvements intended for public use and
maintenance, including, but not limited to, water and sewer lines, and including also private
and public streets, shall be furnished to the city for the permanent records of the city within
sixty (60) days of completion of the construction.
The applicant, Tim Davis, addressed the Council with a brief overview of the Black Bear Condo
project. Mr. Davis highlighted that four of the twenty-six units would be deed restricted for local
workforce housing. An optional building permit extension has been requested in case of delays
due to the sewer upgrades needed. An additional concern noted by Mr. Davis is the pathway or
park and recreation requirement, instead Mr. Davis is proposing to do an "in leu of' fee. The in
leu of fee is being proposed to accommodate the opposition of Mr. & Mrs. Fischer, neighbors of
the property.
Council had no questions for the applicant.
Planner Parker gave an overview of the staff recommended conditions of approval including the
pathway or parks and recreation requirement. Attorney Nichols asked Planner Parker if there is a
staff recommendation in regard to Mr. Davis' request for an extension on the building permit if
the sewer improvements are delayed. Planner Parker noted that it would be a reasonable request
and will be included in the Development Agreement at a later meeting.
Mayor Giles called for public comment in regard to the Public Hearing.
Dave Petty, Park & Recreation Advisory Committee Chair, 912 Fairway Drive, commented in
person. Mr. Petty's main focus was the improvement needed to city code regarding in leu fees for
planned unit developments. There is not a clear direction outlined in code that is beneficial to the
city or the applicant. Previous applications that have had the pathway or parks and recreation
requirement has been surrounded by a lack of consensus between staff, applicants, and legal. The
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advisory committee recommended a pathway instead of a park dedication for this particular
application to avoid the accumulation of pocket parks the City does not have the funds to maintain.
Mr. Petty expressed concern that the developers offer of an in-leu fee is not adequate.
Eve Marostica, neighbor, 110 Thula St, commented virtually. Ms. Marostica shares the project's
southern property line and is opposed to the project. The condos would be the only high -density
project on that side of the Thula street. The size of the application is too large and only offers 39
parking spaces, Ms. Marostica believes no parking waiver should be granted on this application.
Trailer parking for boats and snowmobiles is not in the applicant's plan and there is no room for
on street parking anywhere nearby. Ms. Marostica is concerned about being cut off from her
neighborhood and the layout of the waste containers on the site. An additional concern is the 4
units that will be deed restricted for local workforce housing, it is just not enough of the
development. Ms. Marostica encourages Council to walk the property to take into consideration
all the dynamics that are part of the application.
Julie Thrower, Legal Representative for Mary and Monty Fischer of 200 Thula St, commented
virtually. The Fischer's have lived in their home for 30 years as full-time residents and purchased
the property in 1989. The Fischer's are opposed to the requirement of a pathway. The main concern
is lack of access to their property and privacy if the pathway is constructed. Mr. Davis has been
working with the Fischer's and has considered all of their concerns throughout the process. The
Fischer's urge the City to work with Mr. Davis for an acceptable in leu of fee in place of the
pathway.
The applicant, Mr. Davis, apologized to Ms. Marostica for not having the chance to address Ms.
Marostica's concerns previously. Mr. Davis noted that there was a neighborhood meeting and
letters sent out to neighbors as required but Mr. & Mrs. Fischer were the only neighbors to attend.
Council Member Nelsen voiced concerned about the in-leu fee amount offered by the applicant
and how the pathway can be constructed in a way that would limit privacy issues for the neighbors.
Council Member Nelsen additionally asked the applicant, Mr. Davis his thoughts on short-term
rentals. Mr. Davis noted there is a need for housing and the deed restriction for local workforce
housing will help address the issue but there will not be a restriction in place for short-term rentals
in the development. Planner Park commented that the pathway does have challenges, but staff is
confident that the privacy issue can be addressed with design.
Council Member Maciaszek asked for clarification on the ownership of the parcel of land referred
to as the strip and pathway in written comments. Planner Parker noted that the parcel is City right
of way that has never been developed. Council Member Maciaszek commented that if the property
is City right of way there should be no expectation of the neighbors to have that parcel of land be
used for nonpublic or personal purposes. Additionally, Council Member Maciaszek noted that
while the community needs more work force housing, the City needs to be careful with parking
and snow storage expectations. A possibility of tenants walking around town should not factor into
waiving parking expectations for a development. There needs to be more discussion at the staff
level as there are still concerns that need to be addressed before moving forward. The City needs
to remain consistent on how the city code is applied to developments.
Council Member Nielsen asked Planner Parker if the City should require the pathway construction
and clarified the length of the pathway. Planner Parker noted that the pathway would run from
Thula Street to connect with the path parallel to Mission Street. Council Member Nielsen noted
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concern that a previous development brought before Council was only required to improve area
along the length of the project parcel, but this development is not being treated the same. Planner
Parker clarified that this is a subdivision application and is subject to the park dedication
requirement, the previous application referenced was a conditional use permit and there was no
subdivision proposed with that project. Council Member Nielsen expressed frustration at the
current ability to accept an in-leu fee for a park dedication but not for the dire lack of local housing
and additionally asked if this project was subject to an avigation agreement. Planner Parker
confirmed there is an avigation agreement for this development. Additionally, Council Member
Nielsen echoed Council Member Maciaszek's concerns and wanted clarification on how the
proposed in leu of fee would work. Planner Parker stated the city code in regard to in leu of fees
for park dedications.
Mayor Giles asked Planner Parker and Attorney Nichols how an in leu of fees could be attained
and agreed upon between the City and the applicant. Attorney Nichols noted the intent of the code
section is for improved park land and not land that is suitable for other types a development.
Typically, the in leu of fee is to acquire property and provide simple improvements. Appraisers
have their own standards, and it may be possible that an appraiser is not willing to take on the
unique situation presented by this project. Attorney Nichols mentioned the City of Meridian as an
example. Meridian started a fund that was funded by in leu fees to create community parks instead
of pocket parks. Council Member Nielsen asked how the City puts a value on the in-leu fee without
having a current project the funds would be used for. Attorney Nichols noted that interpretation of
the City code would imply the value would be the future cost of acquiring a park. There has been
a lack of proposals that trigger the use of the in-leu fee code. As for standards for developing a
pathway, the city code does have multiple design standards in regard to parks, pathways and trees
laid out.
Mayor Giles appreciates staff and Attorney Nichols assistance with understanding the application,
but Council is not ready to make a decision on this application. Attorney Nichols noted that
Council has the ability to continue the public hearing to another meeting. Council Member Nielsen
asked for staff to bring a concrete calculation on how the in-leu of fee amount came to be and for
staff to review the parking waiver for feasibility with snow storage and trailer parking. Council
Member Maciaszek agrees with the points made so far. There needs to be more tangible
information on this application, Council needs to make sure the code is being applied consistently.
Mayor Giles asked for clarification on the current requirement for parking under city code. Planner
Parker noted the requirement is 1.5 parking spaces per unit plus the additional 2 trailer parking
spaces for condo developments. Council Member Nielsen asked about snow storage requirements
under city code. Planner Parker noted city code called for 33% of all areas to be plowed be allotted
for snow storage.
Council Member Nelsen asked the applicant, Mr. Davis, to consider an HOA that would limit
short-term rentals. Council Member Nelsen addressed Park and Recreation Director Kurt Wolf,
asking if the pathway is being built because of the development application or if the pathway will
be built at some point in the future regardless of the application. Director Wolf informed the
Council on how staff determined the design for the proposed pathway noting that staff has looked
at an in leu of fee options but suggests a third party determine the correct in leu of amount. Director
Wolf is confident that staff can come up with a privacy option for the pathway to appease the
neighbors and reminds Council that the Parks and Recreation Open Space plan is currently being
updated. Both the in leu of fee and the pathway are inline with the overall goals of the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan.
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Council discussed continuing the meeting and asked Staff what amount of time would be needed
to address Council's concerns. Attorney Nichols mentioned that new public noticing would need
to be done if the public hearing is not continued to a date certain. Staff agreed that the first meeting
in March would be enough time to address Council concerns.
Council Member Nielson moved to continue the Public Hearing until the March 10, 2022
Regular City Council meeting. Council Member Nelsen seconded the motion. In a roll call
vote, Council Member Nielsen, Council Member Nelsen, Mayor Giles, Council Member
Maciaszek, all voted aye, and the motion carried.
Council took a 5 -minute break.
Council Member Thrower returned to the Council.
WORK SESSION
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AB 22-029 Council Work Session #3: Recommended Ordinance for Code changes to Enforce
Illegal Snow Storage and Winter Parking in City ROWs Direction to staff
City Attorney Bill Punkoney gave a brief overview of the previous work session to City Council
to discuss ongoing enforcement issues during winter snowplow operations resulting from:
1. Private entity snow storage within City public rights -of -way (ROW)
2. Parking of vehicles and trailers on City streets that interfere with snowplow operations.
The first work session (5/28/21) presented to the Council problems with existing code language
and practical challenges for efficient enforcement. Information regarding these concerns was
summarized in the 5/19/21 memo by Nathan Stewart to City Council (attached). Staff
recommendations for code revisions were provided with the intent to reengage the Council when
more formal draft code revisions and policy recommendations could be provided.
The second work session (12/2/21) presented to Council a draft code revisions and policy
modifications that provided the most efficient and effective enforcement alternatives to current
practice. Increasing penalties for those violating the City's ROW snow storage and parking
restrictions were also discussed.
Based on feedback from the previous work sessions, legal counsel has prepared a draft ordinance,
presented to Council, to institute the code revisions/policy modifications. This is the second touch
on this ordinance, pending any changes, a clean ordinance will be presented at a future meeting
for adoption. At that time a recommended fee schedule will be presented, and a public hearing
scheduled to adopt those fees.
Attorney Punkoney noted that the main concerns for staff included criminalization of parking
violations and snow storage in the right of way as well as a means to collect fees that are imposed
outside of the court system. Nine main pieces of the Ordinance come together to obtain these goals.
1. Fine tune parking regulation to accommodate snow removal within the City of McCall
2. Sets a process for issuance of tickets and is very specific about what those parking tickets
should include and how tickets are served.
3. Sets a process for administration of the parking tickets.
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4. Allows for collection of delinquent tickets, allows the City Council to set fine from time to
time by Resolution and allows for provision of administrative fees to offset the
administrative costs of collecting and administrating appeals processes for tickets.
5. Prohibits parking of vehicles and trailers in ways that interfere with snow removal.
6. Prohibits the deposit of snow from private property into the public right of way.
7. Provides for snow storage violation tickets and a service process and due process for
appeals and collections. Snow storage violation will mirror the set up for parking
violations.
8. If a business license holder for snow removal violates the snow storage ordinance it
provides for a fine and if there is a second violation within a year it provides for suspension
of the license for 60 days.
9. Provides for penalty for snow removal without a commercial license.
Council Member Thrower had concerns about the violation timeline and asked if the ordinance
allowed for a violation that would cause a ticket to be issued daily even if they are unable to correct
the issue? Attorney Punkoney asked if Council Member Thrower is in favor of having a daily
violation for snow removal violations. Council Member Thrower clarified her concern is the
inability to clear the snow before another violation occurs. Attorney Punkoney asked if a violation
every 7 days until the snow is cleared correctly would suffice. Council Member Thrower agreed
the 7 days would suffice.
Council Member Nielsen asked if the snow removal contractor or the homeowner would be cited
for the violation. Attorney Punkoney noted that the violation is often after the fact and a citation
can be issued to either the homeowner or the snow contractor depending on circumstances. Council
Member Nielsen and Council Member Thrower discussed the issue of property owners being at
the mercy of the snow contractors. Council Member Nelsen asked if the violation period could be
put in the Resolution with the fee schedule for a degree of flexibility. Attorney Punkoney noted
adding the violation period to the Resolution can get complicated quick and it is not recommended.
The City should look at what a reasonable time frame would be for responding to a violation.
Council Member Nelsen stated four days would be a great starting point for a response time frame
as some of these violations may be due to a safety issue. Lieutenant Palmer commented noting the
city does have similar codes and having an understanding with the property owner is important.
Staff understands that unique situations may require more time to address and situations that pose
a safety issue need to be addressed urgently, officers can use discretion and work with the property
owner. Attorney Punkoney asked if the ordinance is left the way it is, a citation could be issued
every day, but it is based on staff discretion for each situation. Attorney Punkoney would be
reluctant to draft staff discretion into the ordinance unless Council specifically asked for it. The
appeals process can be updated to include the ability for the City Clerk to overturn a citation if the
issuant can provide evidence of due diligence.
Council Member Nielsen asked why staff has not offered an explanation as to why alternate side
street parking is not an option. City Manager Anette Spickard noted the Public Works Director
Nathan Stewart did contact Crested Bute for feedback on how the alternate parking system works
for their city. Manager Spickard reviewed the feedback provided by Crested Bute and highlighted
that Crested Bute is gridded and has wider right of ways than the City of McCall, not every road
is treated equally, and it is not a perfect system for a growing town in snow country. Council
Member Nielsen responded that the City could implement alternate parking in the downtown core
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and Manager Spickard noted the snowplow crew is not large enough to take on the change to
alternate parking.
City Manager Spickard asked if Council had questions on the fee structure and gave a brief
overview of the previous work session. Lieutenant Palmer noted that parking violations are
currently a $25.00 City fee and additional court fees total $87, the department is seeing more
compliance with parking with the increased fee amount. Lieutenant Palmer added that tow bills
are usually around $150.00 - $200.00 for cars that need to be towed from the downtown core.
Mayor Giles asked Lieutenant Palmer if he believes a fee of $75-$100 will get more compliance
with snow issues. Lieutenant Palmer noted that higher fees do have more impact and more
compliance. Council Member Nielsen commented that a fee for snow removal in the right of way
should be enough to inspire snowplow contractors to return to jobs that have issues and fix the
issues; As for parking, visitors may be upset over a $75.00 parking ticket.
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner commented that snow removal fines will take up more staff time and
needs to be greater than the parking fine to cover staff time. Attorney Punkoney noted that a fine
and a fee are different. A fine is a cost for violating a City Ordinance and a fee is an additional
item that can be applied to offset the administrative cost to process the fine. The Ordinance draft
offers discretion on the ability to set flexible fees in relation to processing the fines. Attorney
Nichols noted the fine would go into the City's General Fund and the fees could go into the
department administering the process' budget. A fee will be in connection with the department
incurring the cost of administering the process. Mayor Giles asked staff to come up with an
administrative fee proposal for administrating the fine process. Council Member Maciaszek was
unclear on the trailer parking outlined in the Ordinance draft. Attorney Punkoney noted that areas
that are not specifically identified will have parking violations between 3:00am — 12:00pm with
some changes on specified streets for violations between 3:00am — 7:00am.
Attorney Punkoney and Manager Spickard gave a recap of the discussion.
Staff will bring the requested changes and a fine/fee schedule back to Council at a future meeting.
BUSINESS AGENDA
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AB 22-19 Request to Confirm Appointment of Emily Hart as the McCall Municipal Airport
Manager (ACTION ITEM)
City Manager Spickard presented to Council. The city conducted a recruitment and selection
process for the McCall Airport Manager in November and December. The city received 22
applications; conducted a first round of interviews with the top six applicants; identified three for
in -person second interviews and invited the top two to present to the Airport Advisory Committee
at their January meeting. The interview panel consisted of the City Manager, the Human Resources
Manager, the Airport Engineer, and two members of the Airport Advisory Committee. At the end
of the process, Emily Hart was identified as the top candidate and was offered a conditional letter
of employment with a start date of January 31, 2022 contingent upon Council confirmation. Ms.
Hart has many years of experience in managing airfield logistics and operations, working in snow
climates, managing airbase projects, and supervising field crews. Ms. Hart is also a certified
wilderness first responder, fluent in Spanish, and licensed to operate heavy equipment.
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Council Member Nielsen asked if the previous Airport Manager did interviews with the Council.
Manager Spickard noted that the Council confirmed the previous Airport Manager in the same
manner as presented tonight.
Council Member Nielsen moved to confirm appointment of Emily Hart as the McCall
Municipal Airport Manager starting January 31, 2022. Council Member Nelson seconded.
Council Member Nielsen, Council Member Nelsen, Mayor Giles, Council Member
Maciaszek, and Council Member Thrower all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 22-023 2022 Golf Rates Recommendation and Request for Direction
Golf Corse Superintendent Eric McCormick presented to Council. Each year the Golf Course
Advisory Committee is tasked by Council to make a recommendation on what the golf rates should
be for the upcoming season. This year the GCAC, after multiple meetings to discuss, recommends
the Council raise rates 3% across all fees. As the Golf Fund is an Enterprise Fund, the Council has
historically increased fees in line with the CPI to keep up with inflationary costs to maintain
operations. The Council made an exception last year and increased rates beyond the CPI in order
to establish the golf facilities improvement fund to start saving money for the capital projects
identified in the Golf Course Assessment Management Plan.
The annual CPI as of December 31, 2021 is 7% as recently reported by the federal Bureau of Labor
on January 12th. The Golf maintenance budget has seen price increases associated with inflation.
The cost for fuel, fertilizer, and chemicals are all up more than 7% and are a significant portion of
the budget.
Staff recommends Council continue their practice of adjusting rates by the CPI to keep the Golf
operations budget in balance without requiring an additional transfer of money from the General
Fund. Fee increases above 5% require a public hearing before they are adopted.
Council discussed and came to a consensus to direct staff to move forward with a Public Hearing
at the February 24, 2022 meeting to increase golf rates 7%.
AB 22-025 Request to Approve the Concession Agreement for the Large Concessionaire
Application: The Payette Pedal Party Boat Proposal
Parks and Recreation Director Kurt Wolf and applicant Sarah Lenda presented to Council. Staff
received email correspondence in June of 2021 from Sarah Lenda requesting information on the
process to apply for a concession permit with the City of McCall to operate a concession within
one of the waterfront parks. Staff provided the Guidelines for Comercial Activity in City Parks as
outlined in Resolution NO.11-25 and discussed the time frame and process to submit a proposal
for review.
The applicant has since worked with the Parks & Recreation Department to address staffs
questions and concerns prior to presenting the propsol to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee has had two touches on this proposal.
The committee first reviewed with staff during the Committee's October meeting and provided
feedback to the applicant. The applicant then presented and discussed the proposal at length with
the Advisory Committee during their November 24 meeting. The Advisory Committee voted in
support of the concession, pending the conditions outlined in the minutes from the November 24
committee meeting.
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The applicant and department staff presented the proposal to City Council on December 16, 2021
for comments and concerns from the Council. Both department staff and the applicant would like
to continue the discussion and capture any other concerns and or revisions to the concession
agreement as the Council deems necessary to achieve approval of an agreement. Staff requests that
Council review, discuss, and revise the proposal and draft concession agreement as it relates to
impacts to public facilities, facility use, budget, and recreational opportunities. Once it is
determined that the agreement meets all of the Council's requirements, staff is requesting approval
of the agreement.
Council Member Thrower questioned the 3% fee asking if it is comparable to the fee other
concessions pay and the level of impact to public infrastructure. Director Wolf noted that it is
consistent to other current concessions. Council Member Nelsen commented appreciation for the
party boat being man powered and not having a motorized impact on the lake but also noted that
lake capacity and congestion is becoming a hot topic in the community.
Council Member Thrower thanked the applicant for giving an overview of previous discussions
and asked if there is any room in the process to see what Rick Fereday's, a member of the public
opposed to this application, opposition is. The applicant, Ms. Lenda, stated that she spoke with
Mr. Fereday and noted in a conversation he mentioned having an issue with concessions on city
property in general. Council Member Maciaszek commented the City needs to encourage public
comment and public input, especially on concessionaires' applications. Council Member Nielsen
noted this is the second time this application has been on the agenda and those members of the
public concerned have had ample opportunity for public comment. Mayor Giles commented that
the Council is interested in listening to anyone who has criticism.
Director Wolf clarified that the current concession process is outlined in Resolution 11-25 and if
Council wants to update that process, staff can work on an update to bring back to Council. City
Clerk BessieJo Wagner went over the current process outlined in Resolution 11-25. Council
Member Maciaszek clarified that comments are not personal toward the applicant or plan but
toward the current process all together.
Council Member Nielsen asked about the capacity of the boat and Ms. Lenda noted the capacity
of the boat is 16. Council Member Nielsen believes the parking issue is arbitrary as there is always
congestion downtown, but he does not believe this business will have a great impact on the parking
and it is a great opportunity for those in the community to get out and enjoy the lake who do not
have regular access to a boat. It is a great low impact concession for all ages. He felt that the
applicant has done a great job of jumping through all the hoops and has addressed the concerns of
the Council throughout the process, it is important for the City to support local businesses and will
most likely add to business in the downtown area.
Council Member Thrower agrees with Council Member Maciaszek on engaging the public on
Concessionaire Agreements. Council Member Nelsen believes due process has been done for this
application. Attorney Nichols asked the Council to clarify what kind of notice should be included
and the amount of notice Council would like on Concessionaire Agreements. Council Member
Maciaszek noted it should be similar to the noticing of a Public Hearing. Council Member Nielsen
noted that the applicant went through the existing process to the extent that was required. Director
Wolf stressed again that the applicant did go through the process and staff worked with the
applicant to formulate a one-year agreement, this is not an extended 3 — 5 -year agreement. The
Parks & Recreation Master Plan update is coming up and changes to this process may happen
during the update, but the applicant has completed the current process. Attorney Nichols clarified
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that Council is looking at one of two motions, a motion to bring this application into a Public
Hearing or a motion to approve the revised concession agreement. There was some discussion
regarding communication to the neighbors.
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve the concession agreement as modified with
addition of a Staff communication plan to affected neighbors and authorize the Mayor to
sign all necessary document. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. Council Member
Nielsen, Council Member Nelsen and Mayor Giles all voted Aye and the motion carried.
Council Member Maciaszek and Council Member Thrower voted no.
AB 22-027 Update on Use of Tourism Local Option Tax Revenues Received in Excess of
Budgeted Expenditures
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner briefed the Council. After final reconciliation of the FY21 Tourism
Local Option Tax collections, distributions, and refunds there are $53,829 of LOT funds
remaining. These funds are in excess of what was budgeted to be received and distributed in the
FY21 budget. The use of these funds is governed by our Local Option Tax Ordinance:
4. 12. 8: CREATION OF PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND:
Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 50- 1045, there is hereby created in the office of the City
Clerk a fund to be designated as the "municipal property tax relief fund." Any revenues
collected under this Chapter in excess of the amount budgeted by the City Council for the
use of said revenues shall be placed by the City Clerk into the municipal property tax relief
fund. Such excess revenues shall be used to replace city property taxes in the ensuing fiscal
year by the amount of all excess revenues placed in said municipal property tax relief fund.
Staff will therefore account for these funds as a property tax levy offset in the creation of the FY23
budget. A letter was received from the Housing Advisory Committee requesting $20,000 from the
excess LOT funds for housing related projects. The City Manager has responded to let them know
of the Ordinance requirements.
Council had no questions or concerns.
AB 22-020 City Manager 2021 Annual Performance Evaluation Discussion
Human Resources Manager Traci Malvich presented to Council. This is the time of year when all
City employees participate in the Annual Performance Evaluation process. As the City Manager
is a direct report of the Council, the Council will complete an annual performance evaluation of
the City Manager's performance during 2021. The Performance Evaluation process used by City
Council has been as follows:
Phase I
The City Manager will complete an Employee Self Feedback assessment and submit it to Human
Resources. Human Resources (HR) will forward the self -assessment to City Council for use
during the evaluation.
Phase II
Each of the City Manager's direct reports will complete a supervisor evaluation form where they
have an opportunity to evaluate their manager in an anonymous manner. The Supervisor
Evaluation forms will be submitted to HR who will compile all feedback into one document that
will be sent to all Council members.
Phase III
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Council will use the prior year evaluation, position description, self -feedback, and supervisor
evaluation forms to complete the Annual Performance Evaluation. Each Council member will have
the opportunity to submit feedback and establish goals for the upcoming year.
Phase IV
Council will work with the HR Manager to summarize and formalize performance review
documents to be presented to the City Manager in a future meeting as the Annual Performance
Evaluation for 2021.
Staff asked for direction from Council to begin the evaluation process for the City Manager. Decide
which members of Council will be responsible for collecting comments from Council and
completing the performance evaluation documents. Then an executive session to deliver 2021
performance evaluation to the City Manager will be scheduled for a future meeting. Council
Member Nelson will be the scribe.
Upcoming Meeting Schedule Discussion
Council decided to move the executive session schedule for tonight's meeting to the February 3,
2022 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
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Without further business, Mayor Giles adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
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"Please see the enclosed link to a program that is being used in Vail, Colorado. This
InDeed program would be a good solution to the lack of housing for working people in McCall.
The extra money from the lot tax would be a good way to fund this program.
Thanks,
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Bessie)o Wagner
Re -address Language Prohibiting Gas Stations in the Scenic Route
Friday, January 21, 2022 1:52:56 PM
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Hi BessieJo,
I'm writing support the cause to urge City Council to re -address the code language to prohibit gas
stations in the Scenic Route. This singular item was pulled from the code adoption text last-minute by
Colby. At the time it was not further discussed to avoid delaying the rest of the adoption timeline.
Obviously this has timely impacts. This issue is has strong public momentum.
Ms. Lisa Beck
Partner, LEED AP BD+C
EPIKOS LAND PLANNING + ARCHITECTURE
303 Colorado Street, PO Box 2490
McCall, Idaho 83638
p 208.634.4540 ext. 702
www.epikosdesign.com
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From: Jennifer Hurlbutt
To: BessieJo Wanner
Cc: Matt HurIbut
Subject: Re -address Language Prohibiting Gas Stations on the Scenic Route
Date: Friday, January 21, 2022 3:58:58 PM
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Hi BessieJo-
I'm writing to urge the City Council to re -address the code language to prohibit gas stations on the Scenic
Route. This item was pulled from the code adoption text at a prior meeting. At the time, it was not discussed
anymore to avoid delaying the rest of the adoption timeline. Please consider this request to re -address
language prohibiting gas stations on the scenic route. This is, personally, a huge issue for us. I also know this
issue is building and has strong public momentum.
Thanks BessieJo!
Matt & Jennifer Hurlbutt
Owners/Salmon River Brewery
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Steve Jones
BessieJo Wanner
Maverick project.
Friday, January 21, 2022 5:22:25 PM
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Dear Bessie Jo
I'm writing to support the cause to urge City Council to re -address the code language to prohibit gas stations
in the Scenic Route. This singular item was pulled from the code adoption text last-minute by Councilman
Nielsen. At that time, I understand it was not further discussed to avoid delaying the rest of the adoption
timeline. Obviously this was a oversight and I think the City Council must address this again
We have so many gas stations already in the downtown area, starting with the Sinclair, Shell, the current
Maverick and Chevron. Ketchum Idaho has half that number!
On the most busy weekend in the summer, at the most I wait for one car at any of those stations before I get
to an open pump. At the current Maverick you can always get a pump without waiting, so why do we need
any more.? I believe we do not and I urge the City Council to say no to Maverick moving to the land on the
corner of Colorado and HWY 55.
Thank you
STEVE JONES
PARTNER 1 REALTOR®
sjones@2ndhomes.com
Cell 208-634-6497
www.2ndhomes.com
Amherst Madison Real Estate Advisors
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doeughCa eoikosdesign.com
BessieJo Wagner
Gas stations in the Scenic Route
Friday, January 21, 2022 3:08:47 PM
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Hi Bessie Jo,
I writing about the misguided decision to allow gas stations in the Scenic Route. I was extremely
disappointed to learn that it was due to a last minute action by Councilman Colby Nielsen and
allowed to remain. I understand that there is a movement to urge City Council to revisit the code
language prohibiting gas stations in the Scenic Route. Unfortunately, we have a Maverik gas station
trying to do exactly what we do not want and that is to develop a Super C -Store on the corner of
Colorado St and Highway 55. While it may be too late for this particular application, we must not
allow more gas stations in our downtown area, therefore, I am full support in urging City Council to
revisit this code language and disallow gas stations in the Scenic Route altogether.
Thank you for your consideration,
David J. Peugh, Principal
EPIKOS
Planning + Architecture
303 Colorado Street
Box 2490
McCall, Idaho 83638
208-634-4540 ext 701
www.EpikosDesign.com
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January 27, 2022 Regular Meeting
From: Joey Pietri
To: BessieJo Wagner
Subject: Moratorium Proposal
Date: Saturday, January 22, 2022 10:20:18 AM
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Hi BessieJo,
I'd like to request getting the Moratorium Proposal on the City Council Meeting Agenda .
To me it is so important to get public input on this and learn the direction the City and County
plan to go with what I see as uncontrolled growth.
This would be a good time to take a pause and examine how we can improve things for
everyone and the environment, not just yield to the pressures of developers and corporations to
keep pressing on .
The needs are many and local government should be for all people to have a say and be heard .
Thank you for your consideration and I hope my request is passed along to the Council .
Best regards ,
Joey Pietri
225 Valley Springs Rd.
McCall
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From: katie hudson
To: BessieJo Wagner
Date: Friday, January 21, 2022 5:48:07 PM
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Hi BessieJo,
I'm writing support the cause to urge City Council to re -address the code language to prohibit gas stations in the Scenic
Route. This singular item was pulled from the code adoption text last-minute by Councilman Nielsen. At the time, it was
not further discussed to avoid delaying the rest of the adoption timeline. Obviously this has timely impacts. This issue is
has strong public momentum.
Sincerely,
Katie and Reese Hudson
423 Colorado st
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Date:
wruemmele(@eoikosdesign.com
BessieJo Wagner
Prohibiting new gas stations in Scenic Route zone
Friday, January 21, 2022 3:17:08 PM
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Dear BessieJo,
Please forward this to council members.
We understand that a request has been made to re -visit code language to prohibit new gas stations
in the Scenic Route. We followed this item through the last code re -write all the way to the Council
meeting. Councilman Nielsen struck this individual item at the final review despite having support
from the public, staff, and the code consultant. As I recall, a comment was made about supporting
small family -run gas stations. I hate to say it, but new gas stations are not local businesses anymore.
The proposed super-Maverik is the industry model. Removing this prohibition goes against many
decades of public comment and city comprehensive plans which have been striving for a vibrant
downtown without vehicle congestion and large truck traffic. While this code language will not be in
place to block the Maverik application, it can stop future ones. I think we all want downtown McCall
to be the best it can be.
Thank you for your consideration,
Wayne
Wayne Ruemmele
Partner, Architect, LEED AP
www.epikosdesign,com
EPIKOS LLC, Planning + Architecture
303 Colorado Street, PO Box 2490, McCall ID 83638
ph: 208.634.4540 x 700
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From: Alisa Cisar
To: BessieJo Wagner
Subject: Maverick oversight
Date: Sunday, January 23, 2022 9:35:47 PM
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Hi BessieJo,
I am writing in response to an issue that was brought to my attention regarding the code language to prohibit gas
stations on the scenic route. This item was pulled from the code adoption, and I believe this was a mistake and
should be readdressed by City Council.
I live on Colorado street and have a 2 year old son who plays outside, along with a handful of other children who
play freely in the neighborhood. The impact that traffic will have to our quiet Colorado st if a Super C Maverick
store is built on the comer will be detrimental to the safety of our children. Not to mention to our neighborhood in
general and the infrastructure of our street and the sharp 90 degree corner where first st and Colorado st meet.
I'm not against a Maverick expanding their stores. I think it would be more appropriate outside of town.
I hope city council will see the error in this and take this into serious consideration.
Thank you
Alisa Ockunzzi
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Statement for Jan 27th, 2022, Council meeting
I thank the city staff for negotiating through the difficult time Covid has presented us.
But I feel people in our community have been left out of many discussions and decisions. Some people
in our community do not have access to the internet. The zoom technology challenges some, and some
do not have connection speeds to watch or participate in council meetings. And Some are fearful of
large gatherings.
I think any approval process, unless it is an emergency, should be put on hold until we get back to
normal, allowing more people in our community to participate in decisions that impact them.
I submitted a complaint a few weeks ago and did not receive a response. I was concerned that city staff
and our fire chief expressed their concerns about STR /LTR in a meeting I watched. Long-term rentals
operate like small motels but do not meet the fire safety standards of small hotels, putting visitors and
residents in danger. Why can't the city council authorize the Fire Chief to inspect LTR immediately if the
city has acknowledged a threat to the safety and welfare of people in our community and visitors that
rent vacation homes? And why is the public excluded from meetings commenting on this critical safety
issue?
The Star -News published my Building Moratorium proposal for Valley County, which I have sent to all of
you and county commissioners. I realized the city is discussing housing issues, but as I pointed out in my
6 -page proposal, many other problems we face as a community are connected and should be discussed.
I want to request that the council place a moratorium discussion on their agenda. Valley County's
decisions significantly impact McCall. We also need to discuss a moratorium for McCall to revisit zoning
regulations. The purpose of zoning is to ensure balanced communities. Many people in our community
do not feel our community is balanced.
I also think the Brundage Mountain 1200 home proposal for Adams County needs to be discussed. There
are many unanswered questions about who would pay for EMS for the BMR complex and other impacts
from BMR's proposed plan on our community.
Our Deputy Fire Chief Travis Smith has commented that EMS calls are not adequate for McCall, and wait
times for EMS are increasing, which is a health and safety issue for McCall residents and visitors.
I started a petition for a moratorium receiving over a hundred signatures in 3 days, so I think the
community would welcome a moratorium discussion to solve the issues we face as a community.
Thank you, David Gallipoli McCall, ID