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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
VIA TEAMS Virtual
February 23, 2023
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
Mayor Giles called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:30 p.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; Sarah Porter, Deputy Clerk; Erin Greaves, Communications
Manager; Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director;
Delta James, Economic Development Planner; Brian Parker, City Planner; Eric McCormick, Golf
Course Superintendent; Meg Lojek, Library Director; Dallas Palmer, Police Chief; Nathan
Stewart, Public Works Director; Vlatko Jovanov, Network Administrator; Emily Hart, Airport
Manager; Golf Pro, David DiMartino; Building Official, John Powell.
Also, in attendance were Robert Lyons, Raz LLC representative; Todd McKenna, Golf Course
Advisory Committee Member.
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
Nelson seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all members voted aye, and the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
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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 Minutes — December 15, 2022
2. Payroll Report for the period ending February 3, 2023
3. Warrant Register — GL
4. Warrant Register — Vendor
5. AB 23-037 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 a decision. The City Clerk is also responsible for all processing of
business, taxi, snow removal, pawnbroker, child daycare licenses, vendor and short-term
rental permits, and public event applications. Action: Review the report.
6. AB 23-030 Treasurer's Report as Required by IC 50-208
Treasurer's report of accounts and office activity during January 2023 regarding care,
management, or disposition of money, property, or business of the City. Action: Review
the report.
7. AB 23-031 Request to Proclaim March 2, 2023, as National Education Association's
Read Across America Day
Every year, the month of March is National Reading Month. The start of this is initiated
with 'Read Across America Day' on March 2, also the birthday of Dr. Seuss, one of the
most beloved children's book authors of all time. Reading stories and antics about his
wonderful characters is a rite of passage, and the perfect way to get children interested in
reading books. Read Across America Day is more so a reading program that encourages
everyone to read and engage with children to make reading a more fun and interactive
experience. From the time when the building blocks of our character are laid, to adulthood
when we seek to escape from the humdrum of daily life in the pages of a book, reading
plays an integral role in shaping us into who we are. With the advent of smartphones and
tablets, it is more essential than ever to motivate children to read. The National Education
Association (NEA) has been leading the Read Across America initiative since 1998. This
year the McCall City Library will be doing an after -school movie in the library on March
3rd. Showing The Lorax with free popcorn. There will be a few related activities for kids
regarding Dr. Seuss's books. Action: Proclaim March 2, 2023, as Read Across America
Day in McCall and authorize the Mayor to sign the proclamation.
Council Member Thrower moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Council
Member Nelson seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Thrower, Council
Member Nelson, Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek, and Council Member Nielsen all
voted aye, and the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Mayor Giles called for public comment at 5:33 p.m.
11 Written comments are included as Attachment A
Simon Ingham, 1658 Timber Cir
Mr. Ingham talked about the Granite Goose Landscape Restoration Project being done by the
Forest Service and asked Council to be involved during the public comment period of the project.
Council Member Thrower asked if the project is currently at the scoping level. Mr. Ingham
affirmed that the project is at the scoping level.
Michelle Basye, 403 N 3rd St
Ms. Basye addressed Council on behalf of the owner of 200 Lenora Street. Ms. Basye noted
understanding the concerns of the McCall Community Congregational Church (the church)
members and pointed out the other establishments within 300 ft of the church that sell alcohol.
The applicant for the liquor license is Monica Tway. Ms. Tway did address the church to try and
accommodate any concerns. Additionally, Ms. Basye noted that the location is in the Central
Business District and the bar is a permitted use in the zone.
David Gallipoli, 200 Scott St
Mr. Gallipoli addressed the Council regarding HB 139 noting concerns about how the Bill will
affect the positive impact libraries currently have on communities. Mr. Gallipoli asked Council to
oppose HB139.
Karen Nelson, 1607 Davis Ave Unit N 75
Ms. Nelson is a member of the McCall Community Congregational Church (the church) and noted
an understanding of the desire to put a new business in the building at 200 Lenora St, but the pet
store is already a business in that location. Additionally, Ms. Nelson noted concerns about noise,
parking issues, and smoke from customers of the bar smoking in the alley.
Ann McQuade, 14042 Deerfield
Ms. McQuade previously sent in a written letter but addressed Council in person noting The
McCall Community Congregational Church (the church) processes that were not followed by the
current Pastor regarding the original no objection letter sent to Council by the church.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Giles closed the comment period at 5:51 p.m.
REPORTS
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AB 23-032 Golf Course Advisory Committee Annual Report
Todd McKenna, Golf Course Advisory Committee (GCAC) member presented the committee's
annual report to Council. The GCAC is established to advise and make recommendations to the
McCall City Council on matters about the operation and maintenance of the McCall Municipal
Golf Course. Highlights of the report included a review of the process to bring the Golf Pro into
the City, a five-year average of 35,000 rounds played at the golf course, compliments to staff for
keeping the golf course running, and a review of projects at the golf course.
Council Member Nelson asked what feedback the committee has had on tournaments. Mr.
McKenna noted that there are waiting lists to be able to participate in tournaments and that
tournaments are first come first serve. Additionally, Council Member Nelson asked about the
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youth programs at the golf course. Mr. McKenna reviewed the youth programs available to the
community for all ages noting the affordability of the programs.
Council thanked Mr. McKenna for the presentation and expressed appreciation for all the GCAC
members. Mr. McKenna noted that this year will be the 89th McCall amateur tournament. Council
Member Nielsen expressed being excited to see the future of the golf course.
PUBLIC HEARING
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AB 23-034 Request to Approve Resolution 23-03 Adopting the New 2023 Golf Course
Equipment Rental Rates, Tournament Fees, and Miscellaneous Fees for the 2023
Season
Council Member Nelson moved to open the public hearing. Council Member Nielsen
seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all voted aye, and the motion carried.
Golf Pro David DiMartino presented to Council. On January 26, 2023, staff proposed new rates
and fees for the McCall Municipal Golf Course and Council directed staff to schedule a public
hearing for the proposed fees. As part of implementing the new Golf Course management model,
the Golf Course Advisory Committee (GCAC) was tasked with making a recommendation to the
Council regarding the establishment of golf equipment rental rates, tournament fees, and
miscellaneous fees for the 2023 season. The public hearing was noticed for two (2) weeks. These
fees were previously set and collected by the contracted Golf Pro. The GCAC and staff studied
rates within similar market areas and evaluated the cost of the equipment and maintenance, as
applicable, and recommends the following categories be added to the City fee schedule:
• Cart rental rates for nine (9) holes, eighteen (18) holes, twenty (20) use passes, and
additional riders. (Annual passes are already on the City fee schedule)
• Locker rentals, range tokens, range passes
• Rental of golf club sets
• 2023 Tournament Entry rates will remain the same as in 2022. The Tournament registration
software, Golf Genius, assesses a credit card transaction fee of 2.9% + $.30 for merchant
banking fees. The GCAC recommends this fee be charged to the tournament entrants. This
payment platform will protect the City from fraud, ensure Payment Card Industry (PCI)
compliance, and increase authorization rates. Golf Genius allows the City to broaden the
scale of consumers with better efficiency.
• Commemorative bricks for installation in Golf Club Plaza. Similar to Centennial Plaza, the
City will sell and install the bricks. This fee covers the brick, the inscription, and the
installation.
Mayor Giles called for public testimony at 6:04 pm.
One (1) written comment was received and is included as attachment B
Tony Araquistain, 803 Fairway Dr
Mr. Araquistain, a GCAC member, noted being in favor of the new fee schedule and gave a review
of the process the committee went through to decide on fees to recommend to Council.
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Mayor Giles expressed appreciation for the GCAC's work on the fee schedule. Pro DiMartino
thanked the GCAC for the work put in on the fee schedule research and for providing the public
with the best information available.
Council Member Thrower asked if the cost of parts and maintenance will be covered by the
proposed fees. Pro DiMartino noted the fees will be covering the costs of running the golf course
including any maintenance. Council Member Thrower asked about the golf cart rental fee
comment received. Pro DiMartino recommended the cart rides roll over to the next season if not
used since the system being used can thoroughly track the number of rides used each season.
Closed public comments at 6:10 pm
Council Member Thrower moved to close the public hearing. Council Member Nielsen
seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all voted aye, and the motion carried.
Council Member Nelson noted the community value of the golf course. City Manager Anette
Spickard noted the goal is for the course to be self -sustainable and fully funded by the fees
collected at the golf course instead of being subsidized as it has been in the past. Council will see
a comparison next year since 2023 will be the first year with the golf course fund being an
enterprise fund.
Council Member Thrower noted that the proposal was thorough, and Council did not receive a lot
of negative comments from the community. Council Member Nielsen expressed being excited to
see how the first year goes with moving away from subsidizing the golf course. Mayor Giles noted
a change to the fee schedule to make the 20 rides season pass roll over from season to season as
recommended by staff.
Council Member Thrower moved to approve Resolution 23-03 Adopting the New 2023 Golf
Course Equipment Rental Rates, Tournament Fees, and Miscellaneous Fees for the 2023
Season with the amendment that the 20 -pass golf cart pass will carry over and authorize the
mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In
a roll call vote, Council Member Thrower, Council Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles,
Council Member Nelson, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye, and the motion carried.
I BUSINESS AGENDA
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AB 23-036 Reconsideration of Raz LLC Request Regarding Service of Liquor at 200 Lenora
Street within 300 feet of a Church
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner presented to Council. Raz LLC is in the due diligence phase of
establishing a bar at 200 Lenora Street that would serve liquor within 300 feet of a church. The
plan for the bar at this stage is to add on to the building, about 20' single level, following the same
exterior motif. They plan to put a patio to the east for outside seating and games - corn hole, large
Jenga, and life-sized chess. The patio would be fenced in with a privacy fence, exact details are
yet to be decided. The business will be a bar with billiards, shuffleboard, darts, sports on the TVs,
light snacks (no kitchen), and beer, wine, and hard liquor. This application will also be heard at
Planning and Zoning. At the January 12 meeting Council reviewed the request along with a letter
from the McCall Community Congregational Church (the church). Council voted they had no
objection to the Raz LLC request as long as they did not serve alcohol before noon on Sundays.
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On January 13 staff received a new letter from the Church rescinding their first letter. On January
26, 2023, Council requested to reconsider the matter at a future meeting.
Council requested to hear from the applicant's representative.
Robert Lyons, 903 Ann St
Mr. Lyons, the representative for Raz LLC, reviewed the steps taken by Raz LLC to communicate
and attempt to compromise with the church to alleviate and address any concerns the church has
regarding the location of the proposed bar. Additionally, Mr. Lyons noted that the state statute was
created for small towns to allow for alcohol to be served within 300ft of a church if the local
governing board approves. Some of the concerns of the church including parking, smoking, and
security were addressed. Mr. Lyons also mentioned that the church schedule has most activities
occurring during the day and the closest activity of the bar will be about 100ft away from the
church. The current owner of the building at 200 Lenora Street went through processes once the
Council made the first approval and incurred costs. The differences of opinions of the church after
the fact are not in the control of the applicant or current owner.
Council had no question for Mr. Lyons.
Mayor Giles reviewed the requests of the City of McCall to the church for an official stance on the
matter. The official letter from the church was provided to Council ahead of the meeting. Mayor
Giles asked Attorney Nichols what options the Council has available to proceed. Attorney Nichols
noted the Council previously moved to reconsider the decision made on January 12, 2023. The
motion would either be to uphold the previous decision or to make a new decision.
Council Member Nelson agreed with Mr. Lyons's assessment that the applicant did everything
correctly. However, when information is presented to Council, decisions are made based on the
information available at the time. The official word from the church matters as part of the decision -
making process. The initial intent of the first motion was to honor the church's input and original
position. Had the original letter been opposed to the license being approved, Council Member
Nelson would have sided with the church in not granting the exception.
Council Member Thrower echoed Council Member Nelson's comment. Additionally, Council
Member Thrower noted many church activities were overlooked during the original decision as
not all activities take place on Sundays before noon. Council Member Thrower reviewed the other
businesses related to alcohol within 300 ft of the church. Crusty's is more of a food establishment
and not a bar and Huckleberry Garden sells alcohol, but alcohol is not served at the business.
Additionally, Council Member Thrower expressed not being opposed to the business as the
outdoor activities do sound like a fun place, but it is not appropriate to have such an area next to
the church.
Council Member Maciaszek expressed an intent to listen to the community and make a decision
that is in the best interest of the members of the community. Regardless of the Council's decision,
there will be some disappointment on either side of the decision.
Council Member Nielsen asked for clarification on the process. Manager Spickard noted the bar
is a directly permitted use in the City Code and the only open application is the Planning and
Zoning application for design review which does not come before City Council. The applicant has
submitted all the applications for the March 7, 2023, McCall Area Planning and Zoning
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Commission meeting. The McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission does not hear license
applications. Council Member Nielsen asked if the design review process included mitigation of
concerns. Manager Spickard noted that the process does deal with parking and the outdoor
elements of the application. Council Member Nielsen noted that it is unfortunate that the Council
had misinformation when the first decision was made but the downtown core has been thoroughly
built out to attract new businesses. Additionally expressed was the frustration of real estate offices
taking up prime business space in the downtown core. A bar is not much different from a food
establishment with outdoor seating. Crusty's is not a quiet neighbor at least two nights a week in
the summer and bars and businesses do hold community importance as a gathering space. Council
Member Nielsen summed up his thoughts as understanding the concerns raised by the Church but
there are ways in design review to mitigate those concerns.
Mayor Giles noted the official position of the church and the process the church went through to
come to the official position in the letter provided to the Council. Additionally, Mayor Giles agreed
with Council Member Thrower and Council Member Nelson's thoughts on the matter.
Council Member Nelson noted some agreement with Council Member Nielsen regarding the
design of downtown around vibrancy, community, and social support. Additionally, Council's job
is to represent the community, and as unfortunate as the original misstep was, Council Member
Nelson noted leaning towards rescinding the original decision to approve the exemption.
Council Member Thrower expressed an interest in the design review information being available
before the decision to allow an exception. Cohesive co -existence in a compact area could be
achieved with the correct design. Council Member Nielsen and Council Member Thrower further
discussed the downtown core design, businesses, and traffic.
Council Member Nelson moved to rescind the approval previously provided at the January
12, 2023, City Council Meeting approving Raz LLC obtaining a liquor license within 300 feet
of the church. Council Member Thrower seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council
Member Nelson, Council Member Thrower, Mayor Giles, and Council Member Maciaszek,
all voted aye. Council Member Nielsen voted no, and the motion carried.
AB 23-039 Request to approve the submittal of a RAISE grant application via the Idaho
Transportation Department
Economic Development Planner Delta James presented to Council. The Department of
Transportation has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rebuilding American
Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program under the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act (aka `Bipartisan Infrastructure Law"). These nationally competitive grant
funds will be awarded for "transportation infrastructure projects that will improve safety;
environmental sustainability; quality of life; mobility and community connectivity; economic
competitiveness and opportunity including tourism; partnership and collaboration; and
innovation." Funding can be requested for construction or planning projects. Building upon the
partnership between Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and the City that resulted in the 2021
SH55 & Deinhard/Boydstun Corridor Exchange Feasibility Study and upcoming SH55/Deinhard
intersection improvements, the RAISE grant application will request funding to conduct a multi -
modal design effort with broad community and stakeholder engagement to further define necessary
drainage, roadway, utility, transit services, and bike/ped infrastructure needed to essentially make
both roadway corridors "shovel -ready" for construction. The cost of this preliminary design scope
has been estimated at just under $3.6 million, of which the grant will request 80%, ITD has agreed
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to provide 10% and the City would if the grant is awarded, provide 10% over three fiscal years
beginning in FY24. ITD has agreed to submit the grant application as the state is best provisioned
and approved to administer these federal funds. City staffwill draft and compile the grant narrative
and components.
Council Member Maciaszek commented on how lucky the City is to have Planner James and the
continued effort put forth by staff to obtain funds through grants. Planner James commented on
the willingness of department heads to make grant applications feasible. Council Member Nielsen
noted the grant is a critical piece to rerouting highway traffic and improving multimodal
infrastructure.
Council Member Maciaszek moved to approve the submittal of a RAISE grant application
in partnership with ITD and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council
Member Thrower seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Maciaszek,
Council Member Thrower, Mayor Giles, Council Member Nelson, and Council Member
Nielsen all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 23-040 Request for Approval of 1614 Davis Ave — Toaster Remodel — Phase 2 Contract
between the City of McCall and Dalrymple Construction Services, Inc.
Building Official John Powell presented to Council. This contract is for a remodel of the Toaster
building at 1614 Davis Ave. The Toaster building was previously moved to a new location and
placed on a permanent foundation at Davis Ave (Phase 1) with the intent to create workforce
housing. A remodel is needed to turn this into a single-family residence. Work includes adding a
new kitchen and other small modifications. Staff solicited bids from three different construction
companies. Only two of the three responded. Staff recommends that Dalrymple Construction
Services, Inc. is selected as the responsive low bidder.
Council had no questions regarding the approval of the construction contract for the Toaster
remodel.
Council Member Thrower moved to approve the contract with Dalrymple Construction
Services, Inc. for the remodel of the Toaster house at 1614 Davis Ave and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In
a roll call vote, Council Member Thrower, Council Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles,
Council Member Nelson, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 23-033 Request for Approval of an Avigation Easement for Melinda and James Hamblin
Airport Manager Emily Hart presented to Council. The Airport is taking steps to minimize
incompatible land use in the Airport Impact Area. Among other steps, the Airport is requesting
Avigation Easements from landowners within three miles of the airport as part of the Planning and
Zoning permit approval process. To minimize future impacts to McCall Municipal Airport, Staff
updated an Avigation Easement Template to be used to simplify the process of creating future
agreements. In September 2022, Council approved this Avigation Easement Template, with the
goal that all future Avigation Easements will be on Council's Consent Agenda making the process
more efficient for Council and Staff. However, Melinda and James Hamblin own 32 acres to the
southeast of the runway, and they had concerns with the language in the Council -approved
easement. The previous airport manager erroneously cut down the wrong tree on their property,
and the Hamblins quite reasonably wanted the easement to include language demonstrating that,
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in the event, a tree extends into airspace, efforts will be made by airport management to work with
the property owner to mitigate the hazard, with the removal of the tree(s) as the last option.
Furthermore, they requested language stating that existing water features on the property be
allowed to remain so long as they are not expanded or enlarged and do not become waterfowl
attractors.
Council had no questions regarding the Avigation Easement for Melinda and James Hamblin.
Council Member Maciaszek moved to approve the updated Avigation Easement for Melinda
and James Hamblin and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council
Member Nelson seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Maciaszek,
Council Member Nelson, Mayor Giles, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member
Thrower all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 23-035 Request to Approve submittal of an Idaho Commission for Libraries Grant to
support a Summer Intern for the McCall Public Library
Economic Development Planner Delta James presented to Council. To "build the capacity of a
diverse, skilled workforce for the library community," the Idaho Commission for Libraries will
grant up to $1,500 to public libraries to support an intern for the summer. The McCall Public
Library would like to apply to this program to provide up to $1500 for one 2023 summer intern.
Applications from candidates between the ages of 16 and 28 will be recruited via MDHS,
Heartland High School, McCall Rotary Club, City websites, and the West Central Mountains
Economic Development Council's workforce development efforts. The ideal candidate will be
bilingual, to help library outreach to Spanish-speaking families. The selected intern will assist the
Summer Reading Program (14 programs over a span of 7 weeks), help deliver mobile Book Bike
services, work with an Idaho History Room newspaper and photos digitization project, and learn
about general library operations. If the grant is awarded, the internship will begin in June 2023 and
conclude by the end of August 2023 with a final report due September 1, 2023. The McCall Library
was awarded this grant in 2021 and 2022, and it was a beneficial opportunity for both the interns
and the library.
Council had no questions regarding the grant application for a library summer intern.
Council Member Thrower moved to approve the submittal of Idaho Commission for
Libraries Grant application for a Library intern and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary documents. Council Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a roll call vote,
Council Member Thrower, Council Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, Council Member
Nelson, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 23-038 Request to appoint Morgan Zedalis to the McCall Historic Preservation
Commission
Economic Development Planner Delta James presented to Council. Under McCall City Code Title
3, Chapter 20, the McCall Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is responsible for conducting
a survey of local historic properties and recommending methods necessary to preserve, maintain
and restore historic properties. The Commission also conducts educational and interpretive
programs and recommends nominations of properties to the National Register of Historic Places.
Members are appointed by the Mayor and City Council to three-year terms and members may be
appointed to subsequent terms of service. Morgan Zedalis has completed her first three-year term
on the Historic Preservation Commission. The open position was advertised for several weeks and
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generated no additional applicants. Morgan is an archeologist and historian currently working as
the Assistant Forest Archaeologist for the Payette National Forest. To have status as a Certified
Local Government (which McCall is currently designated), the HPC must have members that have
certain qualifications related to historic preservation which Morgan can provide.
Council had no questions regarding the appointment of Morgan Zedalis.
Council Member Nielsen moved to appoint Morgan Zedalis to a (3) three-year term on the
McCall Historic Preservation Commission expiring February 2026. Council Member
Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Nielsen, Council
Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, Council Member Nelson, and Council Member Thrower
all voted aye, and the motion carried.
Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion
Council discussed upcoming meetings. The Council requested that the presentation by the West
Central Mountains Development Council be moved to the first meeting in April.
ADJOURNMENT
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Without further business, Mayor Giles adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
De y 04-11
BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk
Robert S. Giles, Mayor
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February 23, 2023 Regular Meeting - General Comment
Name Address Content
Dave & 14042
Ann Deerfield
McQuade Road
McCall ID
83638
Bobbi 59 ilks lane
Hoover mccall
Mccall Id
83638
Phil 124
Reberger Mather
McCall
Idaho
83638
ATTACHMENT A
SUBJECT: Monica Tway's proposal for a bar at 200 Lenora Street. We are members of the historic
McCall Community Congregational Church and are writing in regard to Monica Tway's request to
operate a bar at 200 Lenora Street. We have received copies of the letters sent to you by church
members Paul DeSchryver (1/26/2023) and Nancy Reberger (2/1 & 3/2023). Please note that we
totally agree with all the issues they address. We won't repeat them here. Ms. Tway came to our
church on Sunday, 2/12/2023, to report on her plans for her bar at 200 Lenora Street and to answer
questions from the congregation. Ms. Tway stated one reason she wanted this, her 2nd bar, was to
reduce the line of customers created between her Yacht Club and Foresters! This comment brought
to mind one reason McCall put rules in place to restrict alcohol during the 4th of July period. We
also recalled an effort by McCall, in @ the early 2000's, to get a handle on alcohol consumption
and its spill over into the streets and community. We need to learn from that and not expand "the
center" for bar rowdies by placing one next to a church. Another issue is parking. It is a well-
known fact it is shrinking in McCall. When Manchester's has an event, there is little to no parking.
Another bar in the area won't help, especially with Crusty's at 214 Lenora Street. Ms. Tway's
customers will likely overflow into the church property. There is a reason Idaho Code Title
23-1011B exists. Our church and neighborhood need to be protected from this proposed bar. We
urge you to deny the permit that Ms. Tway is requesting. A church and bar do NOT mix. Thank
you
It's a shame we are put in this awkward position to denounce this action. The law is clear and
everyone knows no matter the outcome if they open there WILL BE car parking problems. Cars
left in the wrong place overnight cause someone drank too much. Ridiculous request to disrupt
our life and town rules. Please see the future disruption potential and VOTE NO FOR THIS BAR.
THANK YOU. Bobbi Hoover - 30 year member of church.
Please do not grant an exception to the state law which prohibits serving liquor within 300 feet of a
church or school as requested by RAZ LLC for 200 Lenora Street. There are numerous valid and
compelling reasons for you to refuse an exception, including: 1. The rationale of the long-standing
state law helps protect schools and churches from the known law -enforcement problems associated
with bars. 2. The culture and nature of the established neighborhood should not be disrupted. 3.
Such an unwarranted exemption would be an unwise and dangerous precedent in this growing
community. Vote NO for any exemption allowing liquor to be served near the 110 year old
community church.
Comments
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Name Address Content
Nancy 901 First The membership of McCall Community Congregational Church has voted and is against the proposed
Reberger Street bar at 200 Lenora Street. The church is requesting McCall City Council to deny an exemption to Idaho
McCall State Code 23-1011B. The code denies liquor being served within 300 feet of a church. One of the
Idaho reasons for meeting the established distance separation requirements is to help ensure that no adverse
83638 impacts occur on surrounding areas resulting from the sale of alcohol. There will be adverse impacts on
the church if the exemption is granted. Concerns voiced by members include: 1. The church is used for
much more than Sunday church services. Uses include fellowship, Bible studies, community music
presentations, recitals, weddings, and funerals. It is a safe place for gatherings and meetings such as quilt
groups and a warming location for children participating in Winter Carnival parade. 2. The lack of air
conditioning requires the church to open its windows in warm weather. Increased noise from proposal for
200 Lenora will adversely impact the church's activities and mission. 3. The church membership is
committed to working with the community to expand the use of this heritage church. The lower level has
the potential/capability to have a preschool, meeting space for youth/adult groups and other gatherings. It
is essential the surrounding outside area remains a safe, clean space and free from the impacts of a bar. 4.
Since the owner would own all the land now up for sale, there would be no guarantee that a bar facility
would not be expanded in the future, further impacting our church and increasing the adverse effect upon
surrounding areas and alley. 5. The alley and its proximity to 200 Lenora is a major concern - safety,
trash, noises, and access to proposed food truck. Our church has experienced problems in the past, even
without a bar. 6. Preserving our small parking area for church use will be impacted. 7. A bar would
change the character and ambience of that entire section of downtown McCall. It would add more traffic,
noise, parking problems and trash to a now quiet and safe area. Treasurer McCall Community
Congregational Church
Members of the Council, This is regarding 200 E. Lenora Street and (RAZ LLC). I am
disconcerted that the City Council is now considering changing their exception to the original
decision made to grant the exception to the law to serve liquor within 300 feet of the Church.
Crusty's Pizza located at 214 Lenora St, sales Beer and Wine has an outdoor fire pit and has live
music on the weekends. This is within 300 feet of the Church and was passed through the City's
long-standing law. I also have a Tenant (The Huckleberry Garden) located next to the Church that
sales Wine and the City of McCall approved this. My understanding was that (RAZ LLC) agreed to
not open before Noon on Sunday. (RAZ LLC) is trying to accommodate the Church's
Congregation's requests to work with them instead of against them. I have put time and money into
200 E. Lenora St. getting it ready to Sell. If the exception is over -turned then, this costs me
financially as I have also given notice to my Tenant. I can't understand why the City Council is now
reneging on a decision that was already made. Years ago, I was a very respected Business Owner in
this community and had given many hours of time and donations, including attending the
Congregational Church. I have talked to many people who still own homes and Businesses within
the community and the lack of restaurants is a big concern to them. Sincerely, Marilyn K. Blattner
Marilyn K 200 E
Blattner Lenora St
McCall ID
83638
Karen 1 607
Nelson Davis Ave,
N75
McCall WA
83638
City of McCall, Idaho, February 23 Regula Meeting - General Comment Regarding the request
to suspend the state law prohibiting bars from locating inside a 300 foot "buffer zone" between
bars and schools or churches: I urge the city council to uphold the state law. I can not imagine a
compelling reason why the law should be suspended. I agree with others in the historic McCall
Community Congregational Church who have submitted letters enumerating specific objections
to granting an exception to the the state law and allowing the potential negative impact on our
church. PLEASE VOTE NOT TO MAKE AND EXCEPTION, BUT TO UPHOLD THE STATE
LAW. Thank you for reconsidering this impactful decision. Karen Nelson
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February 23, 2023
Name Address Content
Adrienne 925
Quinn Chipmunk
Lane
McCall ID
83638
Dear City Councilmembers, I appreciate that you approached the issue of feeding the city deer herd
with an education first approach. Since that approach has been in place for a few years, I am
wondering how you will evaluate the success of that approach. Based on my recent observations
and having lived in McCall for 16 years, I am concerned for both the deer and McCall residents. I
have observed drivers encouraging small children (toddlers) to stick their hands out of windows of
moving cars to feed deer on Davis Ave. This car driver was also watching the deer and not traffic
and made a sharp left onto Ruby St. cutting off oncoming traffic to follow the deer. We have lots of
pedestrians on Davis including young children on foot and bikes in good weather headed to the
park and Davis Beach. This driver's behavior endangers our children. One month ago a contractor
stopped in the middle of Spring Mountain Ranch Blvd and both driver and passenger were feeding
numerous deer out of both driver and passenger windows. Drivers had to pull into oncoming traffic
to pass the van. Even when it is not snowing, this is dangerous. Deer often don't move out of the
street anymore, but approach people and cars. While 1 appreciate that council members are not
wildlife experts, you do know quite a bit about humans. It is the human behavior that should be
addressed. Humans feeding the deer are creating dangerous situations on our city streets for both
people and the deer. I hope you will reevaluate whether McCall should continue to allow people to
feed the deer. Thank you for your consideration of these comments. Sincerely, Adrienne Quinn
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February 23, 2023
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1 thought you might be interested in these comments by Tom Tidwell, previous Forest Service Supervisor on the Stibnite proposal in case
you haven't seen them.
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Hi Dr.s Welty,
I hope you and your family are well.
FYI - In case you haven't seen these comments on the Stibnite Gold Project SDEIS. They are from Tom Tidwell, former Chief
of the Forest Service see: Thomas Tidwell - Wikinedia
('11 be interested to see if the Payette National Forest pays any attention to a former Chief.
Take care. Stay safe.
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Comments: Stibnite Gold Mine proposal SDEIS comments
Additional analysis needed and the need to fully disclose potential significant impacts.
The SDEIS analysis is lacking in displaying the potential impacts to ground water. Without multiple modeling processes,
such as those used in mining proposals in Arizona, the US forest Service and the public will not know the potential
impacts to ground water.
The SDEIS is also lacking in fully displaying the potential impacts from the connected actions from traffic and hazardous
waste hauling on Highway 55. (Especially the potential for impacts to water quality in Big Payette Lake, the source of
drinking water for the City of McCall.) Currently there is no catchment or filtering of runoff of pollutants from Highway 55
before contaminated water flows into Big Payette Lake. Any accidents with mine material on Highway 55, within the City's
impact zone will have the potential to flow into Big Payette Lake. I am fully aware that the US Forest Service has no
control over actions on State jurisdiction, but the US Forest Service is required to display the potential impacts from
connected actions.
In addition the final decision needs to clearly state that there is an inherent risk of mining and the high potential for release
of mine pollution that will result in permanent degradation of water quality impacting fisheries. A 2012 review of water
quality impacts from 14 operating U.S. mines found that 100% of the mines experienced pipeline spills or accidental
release and 13 out of 14 mines experienced failures to control contaminated mine seepage, leading to harmful water
quality impacts. In a 2019 update to the 2012 report, available records reflecting the performance of 15 U.S. mines were
examined and found that 14 out of 15 failed to capture and control wastewater, resulting in significant water quality
impacts. (1) In April 2022, a report of five hardrock mines in Alaska documented 8,157 spills from 1995 to 2020. (2)
No matter how well mine plans are designed and implemented, spills, leakage, or failures will occur. Mining occurs in the
natural environment and not in a controlled facility. It will be just a matter of time before an unforeseen event (earthquake,
mass failure, and historic weather) will occur that will exceed the safe guards of the best mining plan. The final decision
needs to clearly state that with our changed climate the frequency and scale of disturbance events will continue to
increase. Thus spills, leakage and failures that release toxic and heavy metals, mine pollution into the environment will
occur at a higher frequency from what we have seen in the past. The SDEIS analysis is lacking in fully displaying the
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February 23, 2023
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potential impacts to endangered and vulnerable fisheries.
The public also needs to know that the US Forest Service has no authority to require the mining proponent to have the
financial capability to remediate leaks, spills or failures that that would require expensive remediation. Where the U.S.
Agencies and States have successfully filed lawsuits to force mining companies to pay $ millions for resource damages,
there is no requirement for the mining proponent to have the financial capability. (EPA decision released on 02/21/2018, to
not issue final regulations for financial requirements applicable to hardrock mining facilities that were published on January
11, 2017.) The mining entity could just walk away.
Reclamation bond requirements and full disclosure of "reasonable and practicable" limitations.
The Forest Service is required to obtain the necessary reclamation bond, sureties or other financial requirements where
the dollar amounts are sufficient enough to cover the full cost of reclamation, including the cost for long- term maintenance
requirements. It is essential that the surety bond remains available for at least 100 years. The history of mining and the
Forest Service's past performance indicates that there is a tendency to require a bond
amount that is sufficiently less than the true costs of reclamation and to use adequate inflationary factors to ensure that
the public will not have to pay for reclamation or in the worst case, it will not be done. Unless there is an adequate long-
term reclamation bond, the history of mining in the United States supports that there is high potential for the Stibnite mine
to just become a larger super fund site in the future. Since reclamation bonds need to consider what is reasonable and
practicable it is essential that the final decision clearly states what reclamation will be required and the long-term impacts
to the environment and especially fisheries that will exist.
Also, it is essential that the Forest Service display the long-term impacts from any disturbance on State responsibility
lands and the likelihood that little to no reclamation will occur on these lands. Since the State of Idaho does not require a
bond there is no guarantee that the mining proponent will implement any reclamation on these areas. A financial capability
statement has no value when you factor in market changes, economic recessions, and when mining companies are
foreign owned.
Thank you for the work you have done and for considering my comments.
(1) Operating Copper Sulfide Mining, By Bonnie Gestring, May 2019. (2) April 2022, Alaska Ming Spills, Earthworks
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First Name: Randy
Last Name: Fox
Email rfox@idahoconservation.org
Address:
Phone: 2083456933 x 510
Address: 311 E. Lake St.
City: McCall
State/Province: ID
Zip Code: 83638
February 16, 2023 McCall City Council Members Mr. Bob Giles, Mayor
Mr. Colby Nielsen, Council President Mr. Lyle Nelson, Councilor Ms. Julie
Thrower, Councilor Mr. Mike Maciaszek, Councilor 216 East Park Street
McCall, ID 83638 (208)634-7142 Submitted Electronically via McCall City
Council Comments Portal RE: Appeal to the McCall City Council
Requesting Horse Heaven Exploration Project Scoping Comments Dear
Council Members: As you likely know, the Boise National Forest recently
opened a public comment period for the proposed Horse Heaven Exploration
project near Yellow Pine and Johnson Creek. The project is proposed by
Stallion Discoveries, a mining exploration company based in Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada. The initial comment period was open for only a
brief period of two (2) weeks, from January 20 to February 3, 2023. Further,
the Boise National Forest proposed to approve the project using a
Categorical Exclusion, excluding the proposal from documentation in an
environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS),
based on the short-term exploration work of less than 1 year and the use,
construction, or rebuilding/maintenance of less than 1 mile of low standard
road, with use and minor repair of existing roads. Stallion Discoveries mine
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February 23, 2023
claims and larger project area, which extends far beyond the proposed
exploration area, abuts the proposed Stibnite mine. On February 3, the day
the project's scoping documents indicated the comment period would end,
the Idaho Conservation League (ICL) and others discovered that the project
description, found under the Project Overview tab on the project's webpage,
contained a typographical error, which stated that the comment period ended
on "4/3/23" rather than on 2/3/23. When this error was pointed out to Boise
National Forest staff, to the agency's credit, they chose to honor that
typographical error and extend the comment period to April 3, 2023. This
extension now allows interested parties who were not able to respond or
submit comments during the initial 2 week period to now do so. Based on
this new development, I am writing to request that the McCall City Council
review the scoping document and submit comments that can help shape this
exploration project. In the comments we submitted for the proposed project,
ICL urged the Forest Service to prepare an Environmental Assessment for
the Horse Heaven Exploration. As explained in our comments, the Forest
Service cannot use 36 CFR 220.6(e)(8) ("CE 8") to exclude the project from
Describe Your NEPA review in an EA or an EIS for multiple reasons. The Forest Service
Concern: never properly adopted CE 8, because it never considered whether that
adoption itself may have significant environmental effects, and therefore
cannot use CE 8 here. Furthermore, based on our review of the Scoping
Document, Horse Heaven Exploration is neither short-term nor is it strictly
limited to 1 mile or less of road maintenance and repairs and is thus not
eligible for approval using CE 8. The project also cannot be categorically
excluded due to several "extraordinary circumstances", including federally
listed threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat,
inventoried roadless areas, and others. Finally, an EA is required because
there is uncertainty as to whether the project may have significant
environmental effects, as demonstrated in our comments raising concerns
regarding baseline groundwater information and ongoing monitoring, light
and noise pollution emanating from 24 -hour operations, water quantity
issues related to water withdrawal from proposed private sources, impacts to
recreation and public access, and other comments set forth below. We are
providing specific comments and recommendations on these, and other
issues that pertain to the proposed exploration project, in the attached
document. Outside of the misuse of the agency's CE authority, we are
concerned that the project will impact recreation access to the area,
effectively closing Forest Road 456 during drilling operations. We also
believe that the operation's water needs for drilling (up to 20,000 gallons per
day) will adversely affect the water quantity in Johnson Creek, which
supports three species of fish listed under the Endangered Species Act:
Chinook salmon, steelhead, and bull trout. We outline several concerns and
recommendations for the project in our comments, which are available to
review on the project website. I can also submit a copy of those comments to
the Council on your request. One significant issue that may intersect with the
Council's interests are the cumulative effects of the proposed project,
particularly as it relates to or compounds adverse effects associated with the
proposed Stibnite mine. Thank you for the opportunity to submit this request
to the McCall City Council. It isn't often the public or other interested
parties get a second "bite of the apple," and we deeply appreciate the
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February 23, 2023
Council considering this appeal. You can find the project description,
scoping documents, and the comment submission portal at the project's
webpage: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62304 For Idaho, Randy
Fox Conservation Associate Idaho Conservation League
rfox@idahoconservation.org (208) 345-6933 x 510
Comments
February 23, 2023
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Liquor license for 200 Lenora, McCall, ID.
February 3, 2023
Anette Spicer, McCall city Manager,
Honorable Mayor, City Council members,
Nancy Reberger, MCCC Treasurer
Pastor Marc Uebelhardt, MCCC
Having just received an email from the McCall Community Church (CHURCH)
regarding the proposed granting of a liquor license to a bar located at 200 Lenora,
McCall, I must express my strong opposition to this proposal.
From the limited information I have received via the CHURCH and a letter from
Monica Tway apparently sent to the CHURCH, it discloses the location will, in all
probably, be a sports bar.
I read the letter Ms.Tway sent the CHURCH and I was struck how she appeared to want
to keep this proposal, ON THE SLY.
She wrote, "we are in early due diligence period so would like to keep it quiet. There are
many things that could make the deal fall through and I would feel bad if the current
building owner loss (sic) a tenant because of it."
This strikes me as trying to do something to conceal their actions for their own benefit.
The letter goes on further to explain there will be billiards, shuffleboard, darts, sports on
tv, beer, wine, and hard liquor. It then mentions a food truck will be parked behind the
location, but does not say if this would be permanent, if it will be licensed and have the
proper permits. Based on the location, that too will be parked behind the church next to
the narrow alleyway.
I have been a member of the CHURCH for many years and a former member of the
Board of Trustees. I am further concerned about parking which Ms.Tway failed to
address, as well as the trash that will no doubt spread to the church property. I have
found, on numerous occasions, people park to the rear of the church in the limited dirt
area available. The CHURCH has experienced a burglary in the past via the rear door
from the alley. In the winter, this area is also used for snow storage and the city of
McCall has plowed snow from the alley and put it on CHURCH property.
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February 23, 2023
The CHURCH congregation is governed by By -Laws and hence the Board of Trustees
is required to inform the membership of anything that would effect the sovereignty of the
CHURCH. From the letter I obtained written by Mrs. Reberger, (church treasurer) this
procedure was not followed, thus the congregation was not notified and given adequate
time to respond.
IDAHO STATUES
Ms. Tway, in her letter to the CHURCH, cited TITLE 23, CHAPTER 10, SECTION 23-
1011b which is the EXEMPTION to other statutes forbidding such permits.
TITLE 23
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 10
BEER
23-1011B. BARS OR TAVERNS NOT ALLOWED NEAR CHURCHES OR SCHOOLS —
EXCEPTIONS. No license shall be issued for any place where beer is sold or dispensed
to be consumed on the premises, whether conducted for pleasure or profit, that is within
three hundred (300) feet of any public school, church, or any other place of worship.
This was rather disingenuous, since it only states the governing municipality (city of
McCall) body can approve a permit where BEER is sold or dispensed. It does not mention
anything regarding hard liquor, wine, or the parking (temporary or permanent) of a food
truck.
TITLE 23
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 10
BEER
23-1011. ISSUANCE OF LICENSES. Notwithstanding any other provision of chapter 10,
title 23, Idaho Code, all applications for retail sale of beer licenses, renewals, or transfers
thereof, shall be first presented to the director of the Idaho state police for approval and
issuance of the state license required by state law. If the license, renewal or transfer
thereof is approved by the director, then such license, renewal or transfer thereof may be
issued by the city or county, or both, as the case may be. Approval of such license,
renewal or transfer thereof may be by endorsement upon the state license or by the
issuance of an additional license, at the option of the city or county.
This section requires the Idaho State Police to review all the statutes governing granting
such permits in regards to the location near a CHURCH, school or other places of
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February 23, 2023
Page 11 of 12
worship. I would ask that the city manager confirm that the Idaho State Police conducted
an onsite inspection of the location and its relationship to the CHURCH, and if a letter of
approval was sent.
TITLE 23
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 9
RETAIL SALE OF LIQUOR BY THE DRINK
23-913. LICENSEE NOT ALLOWED NEAR CHURCHES OR SCHOOLS —
EXCEPTIONS. No license shall be issued for any premises in any neighborhood which
is predominantly residential or within 300 feet of any public school, church, or any other
place of worship, measured in a straight line to the nearest entrance to the licensed
premises, except with the approval of the governing body of the municipality; provided,
that this limitation shall not apply to any duly licensed premises that at the time of licensing
did not come within the restricted area but subsequent to licensing same [came] therein.
As seen in this section, clearly it states "no license shall be for any premises in any
neighborhood which is predominantly residential or within 300 feet of any public school
or church."
Two Idaho statutes reference forbidding a permit for liquor, beer, alcoholic beverages
near a CHURCH and one statute requiring the Idaho State Police to review (and inspect)
the request to be in compliance.
I would note that Ms. Tways letter did not mention these two statutes when notifying the
CHURCH TRUSTEES, only the statute granting an exemption to the others.
The McCall Community Congregational church is the oldest church's in the city. It
celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012, and now sits at 110 years old. The sanctity of
the CHURCH should be protected from the encroaching bar scenes and night life for the
benefit of its membership and community. There are enough sport bar locations spread
throughout the city and restaurants that serve beer, wine and alcoholic beverages.
I urge you to deny the permit that Ms.Tway is asking for and abide by the current Idaho
statutes that require you to deny it.
Respectfully,
Paul DeSchryver
Comments
February 23, 2023
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February 23, 2023 Public Hearing - Golf
Course Equipment Rental Rates,
Tournament Fees, and Miscellaneous Fees
for the 2023 Season
Name Address Opinion Content
ATTACHMENT B
Roger 205 Neutral I agree with most of the proposed rates associated with Resolution 23-03. The one I
Snodgrass Colorado St don't agree with is the Cart Pass (20 rides for one person) $320. As near as 1 can figure this
McCall ID will more than double Alan's seasonal cart rental of $480. Would any of the 20 rides carry
83638 over to subsequent seasons if not used in the season the pass was purchased? I would like to
see you implement a full season pass at a 10% increase over Alan's rate. ($528 for a full
season pass seems reasonable). Thanks for your consideration, Roger
Public Hearing Comment
February 23, 2023
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