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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
VIA TEAMS Virtual
January 12, 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 5:31 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;
Sarah Porter, Deputy Clerk; Erin Greaves, Communications Manager; Linda Stokes, City
Treasurer; Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director; Brian Parker, City Planner;
Kurt Wolf, Parks and Recreation Director; Eric McCormick, Golf Course Superintendent; Meg
Lojek, Library Director; Chris Curtin, Information Systems Manager; Traci Malvich, Human
Resources Manager; Dallas Palmer, Police Chief; Nathan Stewart, Public Works Director;
Meredith Todd, Assistant City Planner; Emily Hart, Airport Manager; David DiMartino, Golf
Professional.
Also, in attendance were Robert Lyons, Raz LLC Representative; Kerstin Dettrich, The Land
Group; Amy Manning, III -A Executive Director.
Mayor Giles led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
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Council Member Thrower 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.
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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
Council for reading and study. Items listed are considered routine by the Council and were enacted
with one motion.
1. City Council Regular Minutes — November 3, 2022
2. City Council Regular Minutes — November 17, 2022
3. City Council Special Minutes — November 28, 2022
4. City Council Regular Minutes — December 1, 2022
5. City Council Special Minutes — December 16, 2022
6. City Council Special Minutes — January 5, 2023
7. Payroll Report for the period ending December 9, 2022
8. Payroll Report for the period ending December 23, 2022
9. Warrant Register — GL
10. Warrant Register — Vendor
11. Accept the Minutes of the following Committees
a. McCall Redevelopment Agency — August 16, 2022
b. Public Art Advisory Committee — September 26, 2022
c. Library Board of Trustees — October 10, 2022
d. Golf Course Advisory Committee — October 12, 2022
e. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee — October 19, 2022
f. McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission — November 1, 2022
g. Library Board of Trustees — November 14, 2022
h. McCall Historic Preservation Commission — November 14, 2022
12. AB 23-003 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. The report has been updated to reflect recent
code updates to permits, including Short -Term Rental permits and Commercial Snow
Removal permits. Action: Council to review the License report.
13. AB 23-005 Request to Approve Termination of Todd Webster lease on Hangar 210B
and to approve new lease on Hangar 210B for Mile High Aviation, LLC
Todd Webster has leased Hangar 210B since September 26, 2008. Mr. Webster sold the
hangar to Mile High Aviation, LLC, Neil and Angela James. The new owners would like
a new lease, to commence on October 1, 2022. The 2020 Airport Rates and Charges
Resolution sets the lease rate at $0.3127 per square foot per annum. The hangar is 4,750
square feet and the bare ground of the leasehold is 4,350 square feet, totaling 9,100 square
feet. Consumer Price Index (CPI) was adjusted retroactively to October 1, 2022 and was
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invoiced at the newly calculated rate when annual hangar invoices were issued in
December 2022. Mr. Webster has signed and notarized the lease termination. Mile High
Aviation, LLC, Neil and Angela James, have been provided with a copy of the current
lease, current Airport Rules and Regulations, and Airport Minimum Standards. The City
Clerk will record the document and keep a copy for the City's records. City Staff has
requested a $50 lease cancellation fee and a $300 new lease fee. The City Attorney has
reviewed both the lease termination and the new lease. The Airport Advisory Committee
has reviewed the request and recommends that the City Council approve Mr. Webster's
lease termination and approve Mile High Aviation, LLC's new lease on Hangar 210B.
Action: Approve termination of Todd Webster Hangar 210E lease, approve Mile High
Aviation, LLC's new lease on Hangar 210B, and authorize the Mayor to sign all related
documents.
14. AB 23-013 Winter Carnival 2023 Event Summary and Request for Approval of the
Fireworks Display
The Chamber of Commerce has submitted requests and applications pertaining to Winter
Carnival 2023, which is to be held from Friday, January 27 through Sunday, February 5,
2023. The Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Parks and Recreation Director, and Street
Superintendent have received the information for this event. Staff continues to work with
the Chamber to finalize the event plan and road closures. Action: Approve the fireworks
display permit for Winter Carnival 2023 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents.
15. AB 23-008 Avigation Easement Associated with McCall Donnelly School District
Property at TBD Stibnite Street
The McCall Donnelly School District (MDSD) is pursuing the development of the property
at the southeast corner of Stibnite and Mission Streets. Planning and Airport Staff have
encouraged MDSD to enter an avigation easement. The avigation easement uses the
template previously approved by Council and the City Attorney. Action: Accept the
avigation easement and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
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
Mayor Giles called for public comment at 5:35 p.m.
One (1) written comment was received and is included as Attachment A
JJ Campbell, McCall
Commented on the community in a positive manner regarding addiction assistance and noted the
need for sober living housing.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Giles closed the comment period at 5:38 p.m.
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REPORTS
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Chamber Report
Chamber of Commerce Director Julie Whitescarver presented to City Council. An update was
given on Leadership Academy noting that January's focus was education and next month's focus
will be government. Additionally, Director Whitescarver gave an update on Winter Carnival
giving praise to city staff for working with the Chamber of Commerce. Council Member Nielsen
asked what day the torchlight parade will be. Director Whitescarver noted the torchlight parade
will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
Monthly Department Reports
Council Member Thrower commented on the City Manager's report noting the Resort City
Coalition minutes discussing round -a -bouts. City Manager Spickard reviewed the issue of round -
a -bouts with the new leadership at the Idaho Department of Transportation. There are several cities
in the Resort Cities Coalition that have round -a -bouts in their future plans and the new leadership
at IDT have a different opinion on round -a -bouts.
Council had no further questions on department reports.
Council Report
Council Member Nelson noted the public comment on addiction and the work that is done in
Valley County to help with the fight against addiction and reviewed some programs and leadership
available.
Council Member Nielsen noted the Winter Recreation Committee meeting went well with good
progress on getting information out about backcountry winter recreation areas.
Mayor Giles noted the Library Board of Trustees discussed the Library Expansion Project and the
expected completion of the project will be around May of 2024.
AB 23-012 Idaho Independent Intergovernmental Authority (III -A) Insurance Group 2022
Annual Report to Council
Traci Malvich Human Resources Manager introduced Amy Manning III -A Executive Director to
present 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 5 pm 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. Ms. Manning stated that highlights of the 2021-2022 report included membership numbers,
new programs promoting savings for the trust, agency statistics, Wellness Wednesday Webinars,
wellness screenings, a review of the EAP and mental health program, and a financial review of the
trust.
Council Member Maciaszek noted how great the wellness screening program is and how easy it is
for employees to complete the program. Mayor Giles also commented on the wellness program
and ensuring the program is well advertised to city employees.
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PUBLIC HEARING
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AB 23-010 Request to Adopt an Ordinance Approving a Zoning Map Amendment ZON-22-
02 at TBD Stibnite Street for the McCall Donnelly School District
Council Member Nelson moved to open the public hearing. Council Member Thrower
seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Nelson, Council Member Thrower,
Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye, and
the motion carried.
City Planner Brian Parker presented to Council an application for a re -zone to change the zoning
of the subject property from CV — Civic to R8 —Medium Density Residential to facilitate the future
development of employee housing. During their regularly scheduled November 1, 2022 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 of the Commission.
Council had no objections to admitting the documents into the record. Council Member Maciaszek
asked for clarification regarding the process of development for the lots. Planner Parker noted the
north lot will be retained by the school district and will be developed for employee housing. The
southern lot will be sold to help fund the building of the employee housing.
Applicant representative Kerstin Dettrich of The Land Group presented to Council and gave a
review of the background of the housing issue referencing the McCall Area Local Housing Action
Plan, a review of how The Land Group is supporting McCall Donnelly School District (MDSD)
through the development process, a review of the vision for the design review to come, and
timeline goals.
Mayor Giles noted a great presentation and Council Member Nelson commented on community
partnerships on the project. Ms. Dettrich reviewed additional partnerships working on the project.
Ms. Dettrich spoke on behalf of MDSD noting an outlined budget for the project that has been
approved by the school board and a review of the required process to hire partners to complete the
project.
Council Member Thrower asked if the Sewer District has been contacted. Ms. Dettrich noted
MSDS and The Land Group have been working closely with the Sewer District and easements,
and extensions have been approved. Council Member Maciaszek gave an overview of the reason
for the rezone and noted excitement for the project to move forward. Ms. Dettrich explained the
reason behind rezoning both parcels and the possible use of deed restrictions on the southern parcel
to increase density.
Council Member Nielsen asked about the number of teachers the school district is short. Jason
Clay, 299 S 3rd St, Director of Operations at MDSD addressed Council noting the district is short
four (4) certified teachers. There are between nine (9) and fifteen (15) teachers eligible for
retirement within the next five (5) years. Additionally, Mr. Clay noted that the employee housing
will not just be for teachers, but all staff.
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Mayor Giles opened public comment at 6:50 p.m.
One (1) written comment was received and is included as Attachment B
Craig Groves, 154 Shadows Trail, Donnelly, ID 83615
Mr. Groves originally planned to speak against the proposed ordinance to ensure that the city is
following the comprehensive plan but will withdraw any opposition because of the wonderful
presentation.
Council Member Nielsen asked Planner Parker if the parcel was rezoned to R16 would there still
be a housing incentive for deed restrictions and additional density? Planner Parker noted at R16,
bonus density with deed restrictions would allow for thirty-two (32) units on the parcel which
would present design issues. Council Member Thrower asked Ms. Dettrich and Planner Parker
about the consideration of R16 for the parcels. Ms. Dettrich explained the thorough process that
led both City Staff and The Land Group to not move forward with the zoning of R16. The main
points from the decision process included the topography of the parcel, the need for avigation
studies, and impacts on the current neighbors of the parcels.
Sadie Noah, 481 Timm St McCall, Id 83638
Ms. Noah noted the project being an interesting concept and noted some thoughts after listening
to the presentation. R16 zoning does not prohibit a developer from developing at a lower density
but it does allow a developer to develop a parcel at the highest density. The southern parcel is
going up for auction to fund the project on the northern parcel. R16 would make the parcel more
valuable for a future developer. Additionally, Wildwood Condominiums, that would be affected
by the development, prohibit both short-term and long-term rentals.
Council Member Nelson thanked Ms. Noah for being a proponent of affordable housing. Ms. Noah
noted being involved on a national level with the affordable housing issue. Additionally, Ms. Noah
expressed an opinion on deed restrictions posing more of a problem than it fixes the housing crisis.
If a property is deed -restricted no equity is gained over time for the owner of the property.
Council Member Maciaszek asked for clarification from Brian Parker regarding the current zoning
of the parcels in question. Planner Parker noted the comprehensive plan calls for high -density
residential on the parcels which would be R16 but both parcels are currently zoned civic. Council
Member Maciaszek noted that Ms. Noah made a point about zoning and how the value of a parcel
can change based on zoning. Mayor Giles noted The Land Group bringing forward a project with
fewer delays for the greatest benefit to the community. Council Member Thrower asked for
clarification on the decision in front of the Council. Attorney Nichols noted the decision is to either
approve both parcels at R8 zoning or deny the rezoning application, there is no option to increase
or decrease the density at this point.
Ms. Dettrich addressed Council again in response to the public comments reviewing the parcel
boundaries and topography.
Council Member Nelson moved to close the public hearing. Council Member Thrower
seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Nelson, Council Member Thrower,
Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye, and
the motion carried.
The general consensus among Council was positive.
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Council Member Nielsen moved to Suspend the rules and read by title only one-time only
Ordinance 1014. Council Member Thrower seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council
Member Nielsen, Council Member Thrower, Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek and
Council Member Nelson all voted aye, and the motion carried.
Deputy City Clerk Sarah Porter read Ordinance 1014 by title only one-time only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCCALL, VALLEY COUNTY, IDAHO REZONING
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
STIBNITE AND MISSION STREETS, WEST OF THE FORMER RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY
AND NORTH OF THE MCCALL CEMETERY EXCLUDING THE WILDWOOD
CONDOMINIUMS PHASES I AND II, ADDRESS OF TBD STIBNITE STREET, IN THE CITY OF
MCCALL, FROM CV — CIVIC TO R8 — MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR
RELATED MATTERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council Member Thrower moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1014 zoning map amendment,
ZON-22-02, approve the Summary for publication, and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary documents. Council Member Nielsen seconded the motion. In a roll call vote,
Council Member Thrower, Council Member Nielsen, Mayor Giles, Council Member
Maciaszek, and Council Member Nelson all voted aye, and the motion carried.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 23-009 Right of Wav Dedication Associated with ROS-22-09 — TBD Stibnite Street
City Planner Brian Parker presented to Council. A condition of final engineering approval for
ROS-22-09 is to dedicate right-of-way to the city along the subject property frontages of Mission
and Stibnite Streets consistent with collector streets. The Right of Way Dedication creates a 35ft
separation from the centerlines of Mission and Stibnite Streets to the subject property boundaries,
consistent with a half -section of a collector roadway.
Council had no comments on the right-of-way dedication associated with ROS-22-09.
Council Member Maciaszek moved to accept the right of way dedication 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 23-004 Request to approve Artwork Commission Agreement with Site Specific LLC for
the Library Expansion Project
Economic Development Planner Delta James presented to Council. In keeping with the City of
McCall Public Art Policies adopted by the City Council on June 29, 2012, a volunteer selection
committee reviewed qualifications from twenty-eight (28) professional artists from Idaho and its
contiguous states for the commission of artwork to be integrated within the interior of the Library
Expansion Project. Two finalist artists were selected for final consideration and community
members were invited to provide comments on the finalist's artwork concepts via an online survey
and in -person outreach. After extensive review and discussion, the artwork selection committee
recommended Joe Thurston of Site Specific LLC for the project based on Mr. Thurston's
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experience in creating integrated artwork, the quality of his work, and public input. This
recommendation was then reviewed and unanimously endorsed by the Library Board of Trustees
and McCall Public Art Advisory Committee. Both the artist and the City Attorney have reviewed
the Artwork Commission Agreement. To learn more about Joe Thurston, lead artist, and owner of
Site -Specific LLC, and see examples of his past work, visit sitespecificwork.com. Mr. Thurston
introduced himself to Council.
Council congratulated Mr. Thurston on being the lead artist on the project.
Council Member Maciaszek moved to approve the Artwork Commission Agreement with
Site Specific LLC 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 23-011 4th of July Fireworks — Discussion and Direction to Staff
Communications Manager Erin Greaves and Parks and Recreation Director Kurt Wolf presented
to Council. On November 17, 2022, Council discussed with city staff the 4th of July Fireworks
funding and reallocation of LOT funding after the Chamber of Commerce notified the city, that
the Chamber will no longer host the show. Council determined a show must go on but requested
staff to return with options and information on cost, logistics, and next steps.
Mayor Giles, Council Member Nelson, Council Member Thrower, and Council Member
Maciaszek would like staff to seek a sponsor for the 2023 fireworks show. Council Member
Nielsen does not want to find a sponsor and encouraged ending the Liberty Fest activities and
using those funds for a firework show instead. Manager Greaves noted staff did discuss
transitioning out of the Lakeside Liberty Fest. The conclusion of the discussion was that because
of the recreation programs already put on by the City during the festivities Liberty Fest is not a
large burden for City Staff to fulfill and staff recommends continuing the tradition. Additionally,
letting a local business or non-profit sponsor the fireworks would put the local option tax dollars
available to use as intended.
Council Member Maciaszek is in support of an annual application to sponsor the firework display.
Additionally, the Council has a preference to go with a local entity and not a large commercial
sponsor. Director Wolf asked Attorney Nichols about the legality of limiting the conditions of
sponsorship. Attorney Nichols noted issues that could arise with limiting the sponsorship
application in regard to the first amendment. The application conditions would need to be very
clear regarding what being the sponsor would entail. Manager Greaves asked if it would be
appropriate to use the LOT application process since LOT dollars are being used to help fund the
firework display. Attorney Nichols noted having future sponsors apply for LOT funding would be
an option, but the City could not tell the sponsor how to advertise. Council Member Nielsen takes
issue with using LOT funds for the firework show. A sponsor should be required to pay for the
entire show. Manager Greaves noted the short timeline for city staff to be able to put on a show.
Director Wolf echoed Manager Greaves and noted the city staff is very involved with Fourth of
July festivities already and staff can take on the show for 2023 and bring back to Council a different
plan for 2024. Mayor Giles noted previous concerns with firework displays over the lake and the
main drinking water source for the City. Director Wolf noted staff has been researching cleaner
alternatives. Council Member Nielsen again noted taking issue with using LOT dollars to fund the
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firework display, specifically noting the funds paying for advertising of the sponsor. Staff
expressed having enough feedback from Council to move forward.
AB 23-002 Request for Vendor Fee Evaluation and Direction to staff
City Manager Anette Spickard presented to Council. In 2022 staff did a comprehensive fee
evaluation and updated most fees being charged by the City. During the process Council Member
Nielsen felt that the fees being charged for Vendors needed a second look as they did not seem to
be equitable based on other fees being charged. Staff has taken a second look at the Vendor fees
and agrees with Councilor Nielsen's assessment. When staff calculated the fees, the same formula
was used as had been in the past looking at the daily fee and what it would equate to in an annual
or 6 -month fee. The Clerk's office has re-evaluated the staff time needed to administer the Vendor
License program and it has determined that a fee of $50 a day is sufficient. Staff recommends
changing the Annual Vendor fee to $140 to match the Business License fee for a new business and
covers the extra time it takes to get the proper approvals from the landowners. This fee would
cover a Vendor that is in one location for a year. The Vendor would, however, pay the $50 a day
fee if they chose to move locations. Staff would also recommend eliminating the 6 -month permit
fee. These fees more accurately cover staff time to administer the Vendor Permit.
Council Member Nielsen expressed appreciation to the staff for bringing back a different fee
schedule. The vendor is an opportunity for businesses that cannot obtain a brick -and -mortar
location. Additionally, Council Member Nielsen asked if an annual permit can be obtained for two
or more locations if all other requirements are met. Attorney Nichols asked Deputy City Clerk
Sarah Porter for clarification. Deputy Clerk Porter gave an overview of the vendor process.
Council Member Thrower asked if an approved permit for a location would prohibit another
vendor from using the same location on the days the first vendor is not permitted to use the
location. Deputy Clerk Porter noted that the use of the property on alternate days would be up to
the property owner and not the City. Staff will bring back clarification and further information
before scheduling a public hearing.
AB 23-007 Raz LLC Request Permission for a Liquor License at 200 Lenora Street within
300 ft of a Church
City Manager Anette Spickard presented to Council. Raz LLC is in the due diligent phase of
establishing a bar at 200 Lenora Street that would serve liquor within three hundred (300) feet of
a church. The plan for the bar at this stage is to add on to the building, about 20ft single level,
following the same exterior motif. Raz LLC plans 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 by the Planning and Zoning Commission for design review. The only decision
the Council needs to consider at this point is whether to approve the liquor sales within three
hundred (300) feet of the McCall Community Church. This decision will determine the path
forward for Raz LLC. Raz LLC provided a letter to Council, a letter from the McCall Community
Church, State Code, and City Code.
Council Member Maciaszek noted the building at 200 Lenora St is under contract to be sold and
the current owner of the building does not have a liquor license. Raz LLC will be the liquor license
holder if the sale is completed. Additionally, Council Member Maciaszek asked if there is a land
use issue.
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Robert Lyons, 903 Ann St
Mr. Lyons is representing Raz LLC and noted there is a design review scheduled through the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Attorney Nichols noted that typically the request to approve an alcohol license would be part of
the licensing process but because the liquor license owner does not want to close on a deal if the
license will not be valid at the location, the issue is coming before Council earlier in the process.
Council can make a decision contingent upon the applicant closing the purchase on the property
in question. Council Member Maciaszek asked if there is a land entitlement in this case. Attorney
Nichols noted that Council is not approving a land entitlement and only checking a box allowing
a liquor license within 300 ft of a church. Mayor Giles asked if it is possible to approve based on
the wishes of the church as stated in the letter from the church. Attorney Nichols affirmed Council
can approve with conditions.
Council Member Maciaszek moved to not object to a liquor license at 200 Lenora St within
300 ft of the McCall Congregation Community Church contingent on the property closing
with Raz LLC and that the bar would not serve alcohol prior to noon on Sundays. 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 23-006 Request to Approve a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Member
Appointment
Parks and Recreation Director Kurt Wolf presented to Council. Staff recently advertised for a full -
term position on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) in the Star News twice
for two weeks at a time and on the City website for two weeks. City Staff has received one
interested applicant, Gusti Laidlaw. After review and discussion at the December 2022 committee
meeting the PRAC committee recommends Gusti Laidlaw be appointed for the open seat that
expired 12/1/22. The committee and staff have reviewed Ms. Laidlaw's letter and would like to
recommend that City Council consider appointing Gusti Laidlaw to a full 3 -year term.
Council had no questions regarding the appointment of Gusti Laidlaw to the PRAC.
Council Member Maciaszek moved to appoint Gusti Laidlaw to a three-year term on the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Council Member Nielsen seconded the motion.
In a roll call vote, Council Member Maciaszek, Council Member Nielsen, Mayor Giles,
Council Member Nelson, and Council Member Thrower all voted aye, and the motion
carried.
AB 23-014 Request for Approval of the FY22 Harris CPAs Audit Engagement Letter
City Treasurer Linda Stokes presented to Council. The audit engagement letter states the terms
under which the audit will be conducted by Harris CPAs, management's responsibilities, states the
fees and timing of the audit, the significant findings Harris CPAs will communicate to the members
of the City Council, as well as dispute resolution, limitation of damages, time limitation,
indemnity, and assignments prohibited. Additional services are required for the implementation of
GASB 87 the new lease standards will take effect in FY22. Harris CPAs selected LeaseCrunch, a
cloud -based software system to help with the implementation of the new lease standard. Pricing is
$125 per lease for client access to the software and $250 per lease for implementation by the
assurance team. The fees will be invoiced separately from the annual audit fee and will be
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determined by the number of leases entered. The City has many leases both as lessor and lessee
that will be entered into LeaseCrunch. Staff will endeavor to keep costs low by using the client
access option as much as possible.
Mayor Giles asked about the heavy equipment leases and if those types of leases are affected by
the process. Treasurer Stokes noted that the heavy equipment leases are included in the GASB 87
process. Additionally, Treasurer Stokes noted hangar leases and copier leases are not included in
the process.
Council Member Nelson moved to approve the engagement letter from Harris CPAs for the
FY22 Audit and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member
Thrower seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Nelson, Council Member
Thrower, Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek, and Council Member Nielsen all voted
aye, and the motion carried.
Upcoming Meeting Schedule Discussion and Direction
The Council discussed the upcoming meetings schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
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Without further business, Mayor Giles adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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General Comment
ATTACHMENT A
Name Address Content
Joseph 1452 S What an embarrassment your Warren Wagon snowmobile park is. If you want to be WORLD CLASS take
Mueller Island Glenn some pride of your recreations. Your biggest winter recreation weekend and the snowmobile trail to
Way Eagle ID Warren was never touched. The poor people renting machines got killed on 30 miles of moguls, while
83616 your trail crew sat home. Area 43F gets plenty of money and zero respect. That is a huge mistake for you
to sit back and let it happen. Last week the road to the parking lot was not even plowed. THE ROAD
WAS NOT PLOWED. COME ON. Stop trying to chase off good people just trying to spend money up
there.
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January 12, 2023 Public Hearing - MDSD
Stibnite Parcel Rezone
Name Address Opinion Content
Richard 154 Against The request by the McCall Donnelly School district to "Adopt an Ordinance to Approve a
Craig Shadows Zoning Map Amendment at SE comer of Stibnite and Mission should be denied or tabled for
Groves Trail further discussion. The School District Board of Trustees, the School Superintendent and the
Donnelly School Facilities manger are attempting to devalue an asset owned by the School District which
ID 83615 serves the citizens of our community. The Community and City have designated this site to
have up to 160 units of much needed local housing to support the community. The rezone will
devalue the asset dramatically and hurt the Community and the City. This prime property is
located within walking and biking distance to the Central Business District (CBD). Housing
Affordability is a function of size and density. Density should be built in the CBD. Density will
provide the affordability needed in our community. Twenty-four small cottages will only but a
band -aid on the housing problem. These cottages can be built in many other places within the
community. There is a reason why the Comprehensive Plan calls for R16 zoning and NOT R8.
This is a gut check moment for this City Council. What do you want our community to look
like? Where do you absolutely want Density? 1 think you want Density in this location. I think it
is pour decision making on the School Districts part to devalue a "Public Asset".
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