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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
VIA TEAMS Virtual
July 13, 2023
Call to Order and Roll Ca11
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 Bill Punkoney, City Attorney; BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk; Sarah
Porter, Deputy Clerk; Erin Greaves, Communications Manager; Michelle Groenevelt, Community
Development Director; Delta James, Economic Development Planner; 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; Sean Reilly, Network Administrator; Emily
Hart, Airport Manager; David DiMartino, Golf Professional; Meredith Todd, Assistant City Planner.
Also, in attendance were Steve Callan, Developer; Richard Wilmot, Chrysalis Architecture; Joe Thurston,
Artist.
Mayor Giles led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
Council Member Nelson moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member Thrower
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. Payroll Report for the period ending June 23, 2023
2. Warrant Register — GL
3. Warrant Register — Vendor
4. Accept the Minutes of the following Committees
a. Public Art Advisory Committee — May 22, 2023
5. AB 23-148 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 23-149 Request to Approve lease termination and approve a new lease on Hangar 566
for Vivian Driscoll
Donald F. and Vivian G. Driscoll signed a 20 -year hangar lease on January 1, 2007. That lease
expires January 1, 2027, with the option to enter into up to four 5 -year extensions. Mr. Driscoll
passed away in December 2021. Mrs. Driscoll would like to put the lease into her name. In lieu of
entering extensions to the original lease from 2007, the Airport Manager encouraged the lessee to
start a new lease• with updated and approved language. The 2020 Airport Rates and Charges
Resolution sets the lease rate at $.3127 per square foot per annum. The hangar and bare ground
totals 1,512 square feet. A CPI adjustment will occur on October 1, 2023, and will be invoiced at
the newly calculated rate when annual hangar invoices are issued in November. Vivian Driscoll
has 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. The lessee will pay a $300 new lease fee and a $50 lease termination fee. The City
Attorney has reviewed the new lease. The Airport Advisory Committee has reviewed the request
and recommends that City Council approve Vivian Driscoll's lease termination and approve the
new Vivian Driscoll lease on Hangar 566. Action: Approve Donald F. and Vivian G. Driscoll
Hangar 566 lease termination and approve Vivian Driscoll's new lease on Hangar 566 and
authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents.
7. AB 23-152 Request for Assignment of Ground Lease for Grevstone Village #3, Lot 8, Block
3, 1555 McCall Avenue to Stephen Andersen
The City of McCall has a lease agreement with Jerome R. Johnson and Rebecca A. Austin for a
single lot located at 1555 McCall Avenue. Mr. Johnson and Ms. Austin are selling this home to
Stephen Andersen. Accordingly, Mr. Andersen will assume the land lease for Lot 8. The lease
transfer fee to be paid by Mr. Johnson and Ms. Austin at closing is $2,500. Mr. Andersen is
considered a "qualified buyer" and will live in the home located at 1555 McCall Avenue and
qualifies for rent of $1.00 per year already paid by Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., a non-
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profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of Idaho, having its principal office at
1401 Shoreline Drive, Boise, Idaho 83707. Action: Authorize the transfer of the land lease for
Greystone Village #3, Lot 8, Block 3, from Jerome R. Johnson and Rebecca A. Austin to Stephen
Andersen and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Council Member Nelson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Giles called for public comment at 5:33 p.m.
5 written comments were received and are included as attachment A.
David Gallipoli, 200 Scott St
Mr. Gallipoli addressed the City Council regarding a decision made by the Valley County Commissioners.
Mr. Gallipoli expressed concern about a code change at the County level for density that harms the
community.
Reese Gibboney, Donnelly Idaho
Ms. Gibboney also addressed Council regarding the decision made by Valley County Commissioners with
concern over workforce housing locations and the legality of passing the Valley County Ordinance that
impacts density in developments.
Mayor Giles noted a text message to all City Council Members from Joey Petri regarding the Valley
County Commissioners' decisions regarding density.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Giles closed the comment period at 5:41 p.m.
REPORTS
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Chamber Report
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner reviewed highlights from the Chamber of Commerce report on behalf of the
Chamber of Commerce Director Julie Whitescarver including the new members of the board Lexi Dean,
Guaranteed Rate; Dylan Martin, Idaho Power; Sydney Garnes, Amara; and Laura Dris, Tamarack Resort.
Monthly Department Reports
Council Member Nielsen asked for clarification on the license report included in the Clerk's monthly
report. Clerk Wagner clarified that the license report is provided on the consent agenda every two weeks
and includes more detail than the information included in the monthly Clerk report.
Council Report
No report from City Council Members.
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AB 23-146 McCall Police Chief and Parks and Recreation Director Presentation of Public Safety
and event recap for 2023 4th of July Celebration
Police Chief Dallas Palmer and Parks and Recreation Director Kurt Wolf presented to the City Council
and provided a summarization of public safety and events from the 2023 Lakeside Liberty Fest - Fourth
of July celebration. Chief Palmer noted a similar number of incidents overseen by the PD compared to
2022, 4 DUI arrests, 356 calls for service, and roughly 71 incidents per day. There were nine officers
working including 5 officers on the day shift and 4 officers on the night shift with assistance from Idaho
State Police (ISP) including the ISP DUI team. Additionally, Chief Palmer noted that calls were more
consistent and there was an increase in party crowds as well as an increase in underage drinking and
fighting, mainly on the north end of Legacy Park but also in hotels and large house parties. Traffic flow
increase was greater than in 2022 and the population was heavy but calm and well -managed elsewhere in
the city. The south end of Legacy Park was more of a family environment. Issues inside the park seemed
to be because of the relaxed marketing for a family -friendly environment and great weather. Staff
recommendations for 2024 include marketing for families, extending the alcohol restrictions past the 5th
of July, and occupying the north end of Legacy Park with family events.
Mayor Giles asked how many volunteers were used to help with alcohol management. Chief Palmer noted
that 25-30 individuals were on site to help with alcohol management.
Director Wolf noted that the south side of Legacy Park and Brown Park crowds caused issues, but all other
facilities were well-behaved. Additionally, the Clerk department did great with the vendors and the
bouncing bins items. Staff saw a drastic change in park damage from years past and funds will be needed
next year to provide the correct messaging to the community and visitors. There was additional concern
regarding the safety of staff, complaints about staff kicking people out of bathrooms so they could be
cleaned, and aggressive crowds as well as the damage that the portable bathrooms sustained.
Mayor Giles asked how the festivities were at North Beach. Chief Palmer noted there were minimal issues
at North Beach according to the Valley County Sheriffs' Office. Council Member Nelson noted having a
family -friendly environment and putting funds towards preventing damage and rowdy crowds is worth it
as opposed to the funds that go into clean up after the fact. Chief Palmer discussed the idea of putting
cameras in the city parks. Council Member Nielsen expressed wanting to embrace the younger party crowd
rather than deter the crowd. Chief Palmer noted that there is a safety concern for the officers, and it is
difficult for other agencies to provide the extra assistance needed for the larger crowds. Council Member
Nielsen noted that the city needs to embrace the young community because the average age is rapidly
increasing. Staff discussed ideas to embrace the younger crowd and concerns about funding the festivities
for 2024. Mayor Giles complimented staff on the hard work put into the holiday events as well as the
management of cleaning up after the events. Additionally, the community has said that the firework show
was a success and well -received by both the local community and visitors.
PUBLIC HEARING
AB 23-145 Request to Approve VAC -23-01 — Vacation of Simmons Street Right -of -Way for Steve
Callan adjacent to 209-217 Simmons Street
Council Member Nelson moved to Open the Public Hearing regarding the Simmons Street
Vacation. Council Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all voted aye, and the
motion carried.
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City Planner Brian Parker presented to the City Council. A petition for vacation of the public right-of-way
of Simmons Street along the frontages of Lots 1-10, Block 2, Riverside Subdivision to allow for the
construction of a private street built to City standards. The McCall Area Planning & Zoning Commission
(P&Z) unanimously recommended approval of the Vacation application to the McCall City Council and
approved the associated Design Review and Scenic Route Review applications during the regularly
scheduled June 6, 2023, P&Z meeting. The City Council previously approved SUB -22-06 and CUP -22-
06 at the June 8, 2023, regular City Council meeting. Included in the conditions for CUP -22-06 was the
vacation of the existing Simmons St right-of-way prior to the submittal of a final plat application.
Council Member Nelson asked about the future pathway and connectivity of River Front Park and its
compatibility. Planner Parker noted there is not a plan at this time to connect a pathway, but it was put as
a condition of approval, so the option remains available in the future.
Developer and Applicant Steve Callan and Engineer Richard Wilmot addressed the City Council. Mr.
Callan reviewed the Simmons Street project and noted that the vacation is a win for everyone since the
pedestrian traffic will be maintained through the area and the City does not have to pay for any of the
infrastructure. Additionally, the road will be paved and maintained to city code standards.
The City Council had no questions for the developer or engineer
Mayor Giles opened public comment at 6:30 pm
No public comments were received.
Mayor Giles closed the public comment period at 6:31 pm
Council Member Nelson asked about the affordability of the project and how it will accommodate
workforce housing. Mr. Callan noted an effort to keep rates more affordable by keeping the building costs
down as much as possible. Additionally, Mr. Wilmot noted the unique design of the mixed -use building
will allow for business storage and workforce housing in one location.
Council Member Thrower moved to Close the Public Hearing. Council Member Nelson seconded
the motion. In a voice vote, all voted aye, and the motion carried.
The City Council had no further discussion on the request to approve VAC -23-01.
Council Member Nielsen moved to direct staff to prepare Findings and Conclusions consistent with
the discussion and consistent with approving the Vacation. Council Member Nelson seconded the
motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Nielsen, Council Member Nelson, Mayor Giles, Council
Member Maciaszek, and Council Member Thrower all voted aye, and the motion carried.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 23-151 Request to Adopt Resolution 23-13: Declaring Housing for Locals to be a Crisis for the
McCall Community
Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt presented to the City Council. The
City of McCall with community partners developed a Local Housing Action Plan as a guide to address
the lack of housing in the McCall Area. WSW Consulting (Wendy Sullivan) was the project lead with a
technical team consisting of SMR Development, LLC, Navigate, LLC, and Logan Simpson for outreach
and facilitation. A Steering Committee made up of diverse groups of organizations from the private,
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public, and non-profit sector were formed to meet over 6 months and each put in over 20 hours to develop
and review the Action Plan between January 2022 and June 2022. The Action Plan set goals to ensure
progress is made related to housing for different income levels, number of units, and local occupancy. The
Local Housing Action Plan was presented at a special meeting on June 10, 2022, to the City Council,
Valley County, and other community partners and adopted by the City of McCall and Valley County.
Resolution 23-13 proclaims the local housing crisis for the McCall community and states that resources,
policies, and partnerships are needed immediately. While there are numerous efforts to address housing,
the intent of the Resolution is to raise awareness and bring the issue to the entire community's attention.
Mayor Giles expressed appreciation for all the hard work put in by many in the community including City
staff. Additionally, Mayor Giles noted that the resolution is very transparent and well written. Council
Member Nelson said that the crisis is not across the board but with the life blood of the community. The
nurses, teachers, and service industry workers being unable to find housing. Director Groenevelt reviewed
the definition of local housing in the housing action plan and the goal of local people to live and work in
the community. Additionally, Council Member Nelson questioned what the metric is to be able to move
out of crisis mode. Council Member Nielsen asked what the Resolution entitles the city to be able to do
and what the benefit of having the Resolution is. Director Groenevelt noted that the Resolution is a bit
redundant to the adoption of the McCall Area Local Housing Action Plan but since it is one year later the
Resolution raises awareness. Council Member Nielsen stated that local housing is already a top priority
for the Council and does not see the need to pass a Resolution unless it gives the city additional powers
regarding local housing. Mayor Giles asked if the Resolution would help in obtaining funding for local
housing. Director Groenevelt confirmed that the Resolution can help in obtaining funding for local
housing and raises awareness around the need for funding and partnerships for local housing.
Council Member Nelson moved to adopt Resolution 23-13: Declaring Housing for Locals to be a
Crisis for the McCall Community and authorize the mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council
Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Nelson, Council
Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member Thrower all
voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 23-150 McCall Area Local Housing Action Plan Review and Funding Requests — Direction to
Staff
Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt presented to the City Council.
Director Groenevelt reviewed the McCall Area Local Housing Action Plan specifically looking at resource
allocation and funding of the outlined and prioritized strategies. The City Council will consider Local
Option Tax (LOT) and other funding as part of the FY24 budget -setting process to fund the McCall Area
Local Housing Action Plan.
Mayor Giles noted that City Clerk BessieJo Wagner is great about giving the LOT data and applications
to Council and stated that the rules should not be changed at the last minute. Mayor Giles also stated that
a lot of small-scale community projects would need to be eliminated in the current round of allocation if
LOT were focused on housing. In the future the Council can change the direction given to the LOT
Commission in order to fund local housing before other community projects. Mayor Giles gave directions
to move housing items up in the priority list for funding but leaving the funding amounts the same as
recommended by the LOT Commission. Council Member Nielsen stated that the city needs to be looking
at other funding besides LOT to fund the housing crisis. Additionally, undermining the LOT Commissions
decision would be a mistake. Council Member Nelson agreed with both Mayor Giles and Council Member
Nielsen. The Council discussed shifting funds from deed restrictions to the housing authority.
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The Council directed staff to find funding for housing outside of LOT funding to fully fund the Housing
Authority and incentive programs.
The City Council took a brief break at 7:40 p.m. and returned at 7.•43 p.m.
AB 23-144 Request to approve the McCall Library integrated public art fmal design concept
Economic Development Planner Delta James and artist Joe Thurston presented to the City Council. In
keeping with the City of McCall Public Art Policies adopted by the City Council on June 29, 2012,
qualifications from twenty-eight (28) professional artists from Idaho and its contiguous states were
reviewed for the commission of artwork to be integrated within the interior of the Library Expansion
Project. After extensive review and discussion, Joe Thurston of Site Specific LLC was selected for the
project at the unanimous recommendation of the City of McCall Public Art Advisory Committee and
Library Board of Trustees. An Artwork Commission Agreement for the project was executed on January
17, 2023. Pursuant to this Agreement, the artist has conducted a public input process including one-on-
one interviews, online surveys, community group presentations, and a community open house event to
inform the project's final design concept. Mr. Thurston presented the final artwork design concept to the
Library. Board of Directors and the McCall Public Art Advisory Committee.
Council Member Nelson asked about the specific number of art pieces and Mr. Thurston noted there will
be 8 to 10 art pieces. Planner James noted that the cost will come out of the public art budget and not the
funding for the library building.
Council Member Thrower moved to approve the Library's public art final design concept. 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.
AB 23-147 Mayor and Council Compensation Discussion and Direction to Staff
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner presented to City Council. Idaho Code 50-203 states that the officials of each
city's compensation are to be fixed by ordinance published at least seventy-five (75) days before any
general city election. The ordinance shall be effective for all said officials commencing on January 1
following said election and continuing until changed by a future ordinance. At the May 26th FY23 Budget
Work Session, Council requested that staff bring back Council Salary information at a future meeting. At
the June 29, 2023, Regular Council meeting Staff presented salary information to City Council. The City
Council requested staff to bring back salary increases with the CPI for 2022 and 2023 applied.
The City Council discussed different options for increasing the Council & Mayor Salaries and consensus
was to take an increase matching the CPI from the past two years.
Council Member Nielsen moved to go for the 12.7% CPI increase and direct staff to prepare an
Ordinance. Council Member Maciaszek seconded. Council Member Nielsen, Council Member
Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, Council Member Nelson, and Council Member Thrower all voted aye.
Council Member Maciaszek left the meeting at 8:16 PM
Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion
The City Council discussed upcoming meetings.
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ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, Mayor Giles adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
ATTEST:
BessieJo Wa: , City
Robert S. Giles, Mayor
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General Comment
Name Address Email Content
Abigail 617 abbyboretto@yahoo.com To McCall City Council and Staff, My name is Abby Boretto. I'm a
Boretto Ward St philanthropist, a civic and community activist and documentary film maker.
McCall My husband and I are business owners as well and fairly new to McCall
ID buying property at Blackhawk Lake just over a year ago! Our boys live here
83638 full time and have worked for a local builder for the last year. We looked for
housing for 8 months while our boys were living in a fifth wheel at Black
Bear Park! We were elated to find a manufactured home in the McCall
Manor that was not only affordable and centrally located for work but a
secure and safe living situation for our boys in addition to serving as an
anchor for my husband and I while we navigate our life moving forward in
this beautiful city! We have one of the best real estate agents in this area
and did our due diligence on the owners of the park and all city council
meeting for 24 months and we could not locate any information regarding
the park address anywhere! Not one disclosure. Imagine our shock 90 days
after moving in receiving our eviction notice!! Imagine our stress, distress,
fear, and not to mention the finical burden that has just been thrust upon us.
Imagine reading the very next day in NEWSPAPER, he's breaking ground
Spring 24!!!! After taking some time to digest this news and also talking to
locals about the project we made a call to Michael Hormechea. Finally
reaching him we made an offer to buy our small lot so that we could remain
here, that didn't go over so we offered to BUY the park so that we could
keep it a park, Michael stated, "we need THAT property!" Is he for the
"employee work force housing, or the value of the land and placement of
the expected 100 plus units and its monthly generated income that he
profits from! Is there not another piece of property that the City of McCall or
IDL own that is with in the "village" city limit, that might be more
appropriate for more than 100 units for the "employee work force" and the
approx 200 cars that comes along with development. Michael also said he
feels bad. He knows it's hard! There are available spaces in CASCADE! I may
sound simple but Michael is displacing 16 families and doesn't have an
application in...no traffic studies.... no community forum input... When we
stated that there are sewer concerns in the city, he says, "I know, I've already
been talking with the city sewer engineers!" Where is the transparency! We
are hearing so much conflicting information we don't know who to trust, if
anyone! It appears that this project is already green lighted. Frantically
looking for vacant available AFFORDABLE PROPERTY in McCall that has
utilities hook ups is virtually impossible! The financial burden of land
purchase and moving the structure is not likely in the 180 days and
realistically unobtainable. I ask that the City Council put a stay on the
eviction and not change the CUP until the appropriate package has been
submitted to the city and approved! Why does the developer get to profit
for financial gain and put that burden on those who are struggling? Why
does an 100 plus unit apartment building need to be built just blocks from
the lake? Why isn't this park worthy? Does density/traffic not matter this
close to the lake? Do the people who live here count for anything in this
matter? Does a more than 100 unit apartment building sound better in the
Ridley shopping plaza area near school, bus line, jobs, better traffic stream...?
I'm not sure on the amount of years this park has been here but I don't think
ONE improvement has been made to beautify nor show any pride of
ownership. Horribly managed just by eyesight! There is not an adequate
trash area, common area never maintained, dead deer left to rot for 6
months at entrance, pot holes that will swallow you, and dead trees!!
Garbage streams about in the snow storage area that is now a Mount
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Everest of dirt and rock that adds to the "aesthetics." I don't think the sign at
entrance has been painted since 1987. Now that the land is so very valuable
the owners/developers care! Now that city land values are more than it's
working population can afford it has become a huge disconnect and a
disservice. Housing is an issue here, we know, we've experienced it now two
times! We are willing to buy this park, upgrade and beautify it, elevate the
people who live here and keep it, affordable, veteran, senior, immigrant,
work force housing!! And most of all MAINTAIN IT for years to come! We
realize that Michael is well within his legal rights shutting down the park and
eradicating it's inhabitants but is it right for the people? We are people who
look for the solution when problems are presented and especially when it.
comes to people who are typically underserved. I think there are better
solutions to be brokered here and we would be happy to discuss those ideas
with any city officials that would care to hear them. We hope you reach out!
We kindly thank you for your time and consideration! We look forward to
learning and understanding more of city works and the community
Gratitude, Abby and Tod Boretto 617 Ward st
Nancy 302 basinger nancy@yahoo.com I appreciate that the city has produced a climate action plan and is working
Basinger Mather toward decreasing emissions from city operations. I would suggest that a
Road low cost and high impact action would be to replace the city's leaf blowers
Cond and string trimmers with battery operated electric options where possible.
C10 Last week I was at Rotary park and saw two city employees with gas
McCall powered leaf blowers cleaning the sidewalks for over 15 minutes, with two
Idaho people. This morning someone was trimming with a gas powered trimmer
83638 there. There has been extensive research as to the excessive pollution and
detrimental health effects of using gas powered lawn equipment, both to
the public and the city employees who must operate them. The fumes and
noise are obnoxious for those seeking a quiet respite near the lake. This is a
link to an EPA study on the toxic pollution caused by 2 stroke and 4 stroke
gas engines: https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-
09/documents/banks.pdf Several companies now market powerful and
reliable battery operated leaf blowers and trimmers that are reasonably
priced. The city would provide a great role model for the public as well as
sparing us and your employees the health damage of the multiple toxins
and noise produced by the old fashioned gas models. Thank you for your
consideration. Nancy Basinger
Joey 225 joey@legendcrossfit.com Dear Council, Thank you again for the opportunity to share my voice and
Pietri Valley reading my letter.My apologies for not being there in person as duty calls to
Springs help guide in Recycling at the Roseberry Music Festival. It is worthy to note
Rd. that recycling is akin to the good stewardship of our fragile, endangered
McCall Mother Earth and all the species from her. Unfortunately few Governments
Idaho at any level do much for the real protection to her or for Natures Rights. All
83638 that being said, Global Warming is an apparent and obvious threat to our
existence. As a City, County and individuals we do not need to exacerbate
the problem by paving roads, parks, parking lot's and driveways. Natural
permeable surfaces should be preferential whenever possible. I think an
effort to become much more aggressive in preservation needs to be made,
rather than business as usual in dealing with the current climate of our
existence and responsibility to future generations. I also would like to
express my support for working with Valley County and our sister cities to
establish more clean and eco-friendly practices in development before we
allow any more development at all. I ask as well to be more aggressive in
creating affordable housing with paths to ownership. for the multitudes who
have lived here their entire lives and cannot afford a piece of land let alone a
home with it! Thank you for considering these proposals, Sincerely, Joey
Pietri 225 Valley Springs Rd.
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