HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1991 02/28McCALL CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28, 1991
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Allen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmen McCarty, Van Komen, Wallace, and Larson answered
the roll call. The Mayor declared a quorum present.
II. Minutes
No minutes were scheduled on this agenda.
III.Payment of Claims
A list of pre~aid and pending claims dated February 22,
1991 was presented. Van Komen moved to pay the claims as
presented. McCarty seconded and the motion carried.
IV. Consent Calendar
The consent calendar listed the Impact Area Planning and
Zoning Commissions minutes of February 11 and the Golf
Committee minutes of February 19. Without objection, the
Mayor ordered the minutes of those meetings filed.
V. Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
The Mayor submitted his proclamation of January 28,
supporting the troops in the Persian Gulf, Operation Desert
Storm, and asked for the Council's concurrence. McCarty
moved to concur with and approve the proclamation. Van
Komen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
VI. Staff Reports
A. City Administrator's Report:
A written report dated February 28 was reviewed and
the status of the Park Conversion application was
noted. The administrator requested direction on the
licensing of horsedrawn conveyances after a request
for summer operations. After discussion, the Mayor
directed that staff prepare and present an ordinance
on the topic for Council consideration.
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Soundproofing between the Police squad room and the
Juvenile facility was discussed. Two estimates for
the work were presented. The council requested
additional, estimates and returned the matter to
staff.
Brown Palace Condominiums has requested permission
from the Idaho Department of Lands to replace its
dock and extend a total of 150 feet into Payette
Lake. The character of the "Dock Limit Line" was
reviewed. Council asked that the line and this
proposal be reviewed and if the proposal extends
beyond the line to write a letter objecting to the
encroachment. If the facility is within the
parameters of the line, no objection will be made.
Golf Course Sprinkler System Costs: A letter from
JUB Engineering was reviewed which responded to the
Council's questions regarding the two items in the
Water System Master Plan. The same letter also
addressed costs of several pipe replacement projects.
1991 Water Main Improvement projects: Three
projects, priorities in the water system master plan,
on Mission Street, on Dienhard, Floyd and Thula
between ~Samson and Mission Streets, and a new line
extension around the Northeast corner of the Golf
Course from the new clubhouse to Lick Creek Road were
discussed. Lease-Purchase financing was also
discussed as was proposed in the 1990-1991 budget for
the Water Fund. Van Komen moved to approve the three
projects for 1991 construction, to request a work
order be presented for engineering and instruct
staff to explore further the lease purchasing
arrangements for the program. McCarty seconded and
motion carried.
Beer and Wine license, off-premises consumption sales
for Mark Jensen's Chevron. McCarty moved to approve
the beer and wine take-out licenses. Wallace
seconded and the motion carried.
Golf Professional contract: A draft of the contract
to date was presented by Councilman Larson on behalf
of the n~gotiating team. The draft largely reflects
only minor changes from the prior years agreement.
Several matters remained for Council decision.
After discussion of the fee, Wallace moved to set the
management fee amount in the contract at $32,500 for
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1991 to be renegotiated for 1992. A correction on
page 6 to add"..with a list of tournament entrants.."
was accepted by both parties. After further debate,
Wallace moved to approve the contract as amended and
subject to approval by the city's bond counsel.
Van Komen seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
B. City Treasurer's Report:
The monthly financial report for the period ending
January 31, 1991 (originally listed on the Feb. 14
agenda) was considered. McCarty moved to accept the
report. Van Komen seconded and the motion carried.
C. City Attorney's Report
The City Attorney reported on the Idaho State Police
response to the ordinance related to snowmobile
travel on the Lardo bridge.
Discussion of the Citizens for McCall vs. the City
noted the receipt of letters from Margaret Clemmer
and Don Eberle. The council concurred in wishing to
route all future correspondence through respective
attorneys. Wallace moved to instruct the City
Attorney to conduct a settlement meeting with the
litigants. Van Komen seconded and the motion
carried.
VIII. Old Business
FY 1989-1990 Audit Report: Mr. Marx reviewed the
management letter and financial reports with the
Council. He noted concerns about the cash management
and about the Valley County distribution procedure
for Road and Bridge taxes. The Council asked that
this item be rescheduled for action on the next
agenda allowing them opportunity to review the
report. The Mayor so ordered.
February 14 Agenda: The meeting on February 14
lacked a quorum. An alternate date, February 19 at 6
p.m. also was cancelled due to lack of a quorum. The
entire agenda of that meeting was then scheduled to
the end of the agenda for this date.
C. Cost Estimate, PLWSD Participation in the Sewer
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Facility Plan Update: A memo from JUB Engineering
was noted which outlined certain activities in the
planning process of common benefit to the city and
the District. Also, costs of those activities were
listed and a sum identified. It was noted that
aerial mapping probably would be eliminated from
grant eligibility which would cause the total to
change. Wallace moved to accept the concept and
framework of this analysis for participation and to
amend the total by dealing with mapping costs as a
separate item later. Van Komen seconded and the
motion carried.
IX. New Business
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Child Abuse Task Force: Valley County Prosecutor
Clayton Anderson reviewed the protocols for task
force efforts. He discussed the organization of the
group. City police officers are involved in the
program. After discussion, McCarty moved to approve
the city's participation in concept and ask Mr.
Anderson to draft and present a cooperative agreement
for the Council's later consideration. Larson
seconded and the motion carried.
Golf Clubhouse Sprinkler System: Mr. Laidlaw
discussed alterations to the system which would
render it more reliable in cold weather. He advised
that anti-freeze was not a workable alternative. He
noted costs of adding thermo- couplers to the alarm
system at $75.00 each and conversion of the system to
a dry pendant system at a cost of $13,000 to $15,000.
Wallace moved to authorize installation of the
thermocouples in a number and location recommended by
the architect, to replace the alarm unit as
recommended and instruct the building supervisors in
the proper maintenance of the system. Van Komen
seconded and the motion carried.
McCarty ~hen moved to authorize the engagement of a
contractor to repair the water damage to the
clubhouse'' upon recommendation of the insurance
adjustor. Wallace seconded and the motion carried.
X. Board, Committee and Commission Reports Requiring Action
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A.Transportation Committee, February 20, 1991: The
Committee recommended that the city write a letter
thanking the Idaho Transportation Board for their
efforts addressing the Highway 55 traffic problems in
the city.
IX. New Business, Continued
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Call for Bids, IBM System 36 Computer: Van Komen
moved to declare the System 36 computer system as
surplus to the city's needs and to authorize a call
for bids to sell the equipment to the highest bidder.
Larson seconded and the motion carried.
Call fo~ Bids, IBM Displaywriter: Van Komen moved
to declare the IBM Displaywriter as surplus to the
city's needs and to authorize a call for bids to sell
the equipment to the highest bidder. Wallace seconded
and the motion carried.
XI. Correspondence
A letter from Craig Jackson resigning his position as golf
course superintendent was acknowledged. Wallace moved to
commend Mr. Jackson for his efforts at the golf course.
McCarty seconded and the motion carried.
XII.February 14 Aqenda Items:
A. Minutes of January 24, 1991: Wallace moved to
approve the January 24 meeting minutes. Larson
seconded and the motion carried.
Payment of Claims: A list of claims dated February
11 was reviewed. Wallace moved to pay the claims as
presented on the February 11 list. McCarty seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Consent Calendar: The City Planning and Zoning
Commission minutes Of January 15 was the only item
listed. The Mayor ordered the minutes filed without
objection.
D. Staff Reports:
1. City Administrator's Report:
a. Sand for Park: To remove sand from the river
north of the lake, a permit from Idaho Department
of Lands is required. McCarty moved to direct
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staff to apply for such permit.
seconded and the motion carried.
Van Komen
b. Underground Storage Tank, Neal Street: Staff
reported on the status of discussions with Mr.
Bland and others. In an effort to avoid
litigation and have the tank removed, the city
will offer to open the street and to fill the hole
and repair the street after removal. The Mayor
directed staff to continue the discussions and
report back to the Council.
c. Other: A written report dated February 12
reported the withdrawal of the Bolger Special Use
Application, the final census count for the city
of 2005 people, the appointment of Mike Allen to
the vacant patrolman position, the withdrawal of
the request by Mr. Tortorica to address the
Council and the status of the determination of
consistency of Ordinance 572 with the state
nutrient management act.
2. City Attorney's Report: Items noted on the written
report dated February 14 were otherwise addressed
on the agenda.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports: Mayor
Allen reported on his meeting with the 9-1-1
Committee. He is asking Dale Points to represent
the city's interests on this task force, who has
agreed to serve and is eager to become involved.
F. Ordinance 581: Ordinance 581 was read by title for
its first reading. It relates to a moratorium on the
placement of mobile homes in the Area of City
Impact. The Mayor ordered the ordinance to the next
agenda for its second reading.
G. Ordinance 582: Ordinance 582 was read by title for
its first reading. It relates to a moratorium on the
placement of mobile homes in the city limits of
McCall, The Mayor ordered the ordinance to the next
agenda for its second reading.
H. Rio Vista Annexation: Receipt of the earlier staff
report was acknowledged and at the Councils request,
the matter was rescheduled to the next agenda.
I. Snowmobile Route Complaints: At the request of the
complainants, this item was moved to the next
agenda.
J. Financing Agreement/Office Equipment: The West One
financing agreement (Bank i.d. no. 18-1632461-9008)
to purchase a Sanyo Z133 copier for $5495, an
uninterruptible power system for $1238.97, a computer
system for $42,593.88, an accounting system for
$8650, and the ENABLE software system for $1713.69
was considered. The total cost of the equipment was
$59,691.54 and the agreement called for and the
agreement called for seven annual payments of
$10,250.76 at an annual percentage rate of 7.90 %.
Van Komen moved to authorize the financing agreement
as identified above and authorize the Mayor to sign
the agreement on behalf of the city. Wallace
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
K. Airport Committee, February 6, 1991:
1. Water and Sewer Service to Hangar Area: The
committee recommended that water and sewer service
be extended to the new hangar area. The Council
considered this recommendation and asked staff to
return with cost estimates for further consideration.
2. Anderson Consent Forms: The Landlord's Estoppel
Certificate and Landlord's consent forms were
discussed on the Anderson hangar lease. After
discussion, Van Komen moved to approve these forms
subject to approval by the City Attorney. Wallace
seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
L. Park and Recreation Advisory Committee, January 23:
1. Volleyball: The Committee recommended that a
volleyball court be included in the final design of
the Brown parcel development. Wallace moved to
approved this recommendation. Van Komen seconded and
the motion carried.
M. Golf Advisory Committee, February 12, 1991:
1. Food and Beverage Concession, Call for Bids: The
Committee recommended approval of the specifications
and a call for bids for the concession.
Larson moved to adopt the committee recommendation
and to include mailing of the notice to all local
businesses already in the food and beverage business.
McCarty seconded and the motion carried.
2. D & D Land Trade: The Committee recommended a
counter proposal for trading certain property
between the golf course and D & D Land Development
Company Van Komen moved to endorse the committee
recommendation and direct staff to communicate this
proposal to Attorney Elam. McCarty seconded and the
motion carried.
XIII. Adjournment
AT 12:22 a.m. Wallace moved to adjourn. Larson seconded
enthusiastically and the meeting adjourned without debate.
Dated this /~'~ay of March, 1991.
ATTEST :l -~
Arthur J Schmidt
City Ci~
Mayor
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~'~ RESOLUTION 2-91
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1991 SNOWMOBILE CLUB SNOW-CROSS
EVENT, ACTIVITIES BEING HELD MARCH 2 AND 3, 1991, MAKING
FINDINGS PROVIDING THAT IT SHALL NOT BE UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS OPEN
CONTAINERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CONSUME SAME DURING
CERTAIN HOURS AND AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS.
WHEREAS, the McCall Snowmobile Club has requested the
suspension of the City's o~en container prohibition and
prohibition of drinking beer in places open to the public on
certain public streets in the City of McCall for a limited time
in conjunction with the 1991 Snow-Cross event.
WHEREAS, the Snowmobile Club is a based community non
profit organization actually engaged in, among other things,
promoting tourism and recreational activities for the City of
McCall; and
WHEREAS, the City pursuant to the provisions of Section
50-302, Idaho Code, has the obligation, among other things, to
make ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations covering the
peace, good government and welfare of the corporation and its
trade, commerce and industry; and
WHEREAS, the City is advised that both activities are
within the coverage of the club's liability coverage for the
event and that all applicable liquor law provisions shall be
observed, both state and local.
WHEREAS, the relevant ordinances
suspension upon proper findings.
provide for limited
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of
the City of McCall, Idaho, pursuant to the authority vested in
the City and for the reasons set forth above, as follows:
That for the period of time from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3, 1991, at
the county snowmobile track off of Deinhard lane, the
prohibition against possession of open containers of
beer and the prohibition against consumption of such
beer as set forth in Sections 5-1-54 and 5-1-14,
Village Code of McCall i~suspended.
DATED this ~day of .//~C~ , 1991.
CITY OF McCALL
John A.l~en, J~, Mayor
Arthur J.~chmidt, City Clerk