HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1991 05/09McCALL CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MAY 9, 1991
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Allen called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Councilmen VanKomen, Wallace and Larson answered the roll
call. Mr. McCarty was absent.
II. MINUTES
The minutes of April 11, 1991 were presented. Wallace
moved to approve the minutes of the meeting. VanKomen
seconded and the motion carried.
III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
A list of claims dated May 2, 1991 was reviewed. VanKomen
moved to approve payment of the claims. Wallace seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
Library Board minutes of April 11, and April 30 and City
Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of April 16 were
listed on the consent calendar. Without objection, the
Mayor ordered these minutes filed. Councilman VanKomen
asked that the Library board be advised that securing
benefits for employees was not sufficient cause for
increasing hours.
V. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Mayor Allen nominated Tomi Grote to replace Alan Muller on
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for a three
year term commencing May 1, 1991. Wallace moved to confirm
the nomination. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried.
Councilman Wallace advised that the snowmobile route issues
were still being considered. He asked that the Council
approve $500 for seeding the banks of the route completed
last fall to avoid erosion. He then moved appropriation of
that sum for that purpose from the contingency fund.
VanKomen seconded and the motion carried.
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The Mayor advised that he was prepared to discuss the
Administrator's performance in Executive Session with the
Council. The item was moved to the end of the regular
agenda.
VI. STAFF REPORTS
A. City Administrator's Report:
1. Written Report: The written report noted the status
of the Mill Park deed on the accretion lands, the
permanent appointment of Craig Baker as Recreation
Director, completion of Phase I of the rivercrossing
sewer project, appointment of Charles Denham as the new
golf superintendent, completion of 25 years of service
to the city by Larry Chalfant, acquisition of a fire
boat by the Rural Fire District, the selection of a golf
concessionaire, commecement of a recycling program, and
completion of the golf clubhouse repairs and opening of
the course for the season.
2. Soundproofing, Police Department: An additional bid
for $649. was received for the work. Larson moved to
approve the work done for $649 and to charge the Court
Building Fund for this expense. VanKomen seconded and
the motion carried.
3. Delegation of the Nuisance Ordince Enforcement
Duties: At the Fire Chief's request, these duties were
delegated to the Code Enforcement Officer. Staff asked
that this delegation be confirmed by the council to
assure the court that that person may represent the city
in such matters. Larson moved to approve the
delegation of the duty to enforce the nuisance
ordinance to the Code Enforcement Officer. Wallace
seconded and the motion carried.
4. Building Inspector: The administrator requested a
reclassification of the position. Council took no
action but invited the request be returned to them at
the time of the 6 month probationary period.
5. Union Pacific Railroad Right -of -Way Auction: Staff
outlined a strategy for acquiring from the Idaho
Department of Lands, the section of right of way between
Stibnite and Dienhard Streets. Larson moved that we bid
$37,000, the the appraised price and no more. VanKomen
seconded and the
motion carried.
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6. Police Vehicle Replacement: The insurance company
has offered $1900 for the value of the vehicle totaled
in the Tambini accident. Staff requesteed use of these
funds and $2500 of the deductible amount of the Tort
Liability Fund to replace the vehicle. Larson moved to
authorize $4400 for replacement of the patrol car as
detailed. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried.
B. City Attorney's Report:
1. Aspen Village Case Settlement: The attorney reported
on the terms of the settlement and recommended them to
the Council. VanKomen moved to authorize the Mayor to
sign releases, to accept the settlement, and resolve the
matter. Larson seconded and the motion carried.
2. JUB Contract: The Attorney advised that amending the
contract to increase the Engineer's liability to the
limits of their insurance was recommended. Wallace
moved and VanKomen seconded a motion to approve this
amendment of the agreement. The motion carried.
3. Jet -Ski Ordinance: Council reviewed the lines on a
sketch for the proposed upland installations demarking a
no wake zone on the lake waters. After discussion,
VanKomen moved to approve the general design and approve
a survey to locate the points and to authroize the city
attorney to determine the correct design of the markers.
Larson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
4. Citizens for McCall v. City: Remaklus noted the
letter from Mr. Killen whereby the case was dismissed
with prejudice and is closed.
C. City Treasurer's Report:
1. Written Report: A written report detailing
legislative changes in the property tax law was noted.
2. Budget: Council asked that a budget amendment
hearing be set to permit expenditure of the additional
highway users funds. Staff requested that this be
scheduled for the second meeting in June. The Mayor so
ordered.
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VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Klind Well Agreement: Council ordered a redraft of
the agreement which did not contain language that Klind
would sell the well at a price not to exceed the cost of
drilling another 8" well. No action was taken.
B. Ordinance 583, Relating to Licensing Horse -Drawn
Vehicles: The Ordinance was read by title for its second
reading. The Mayor ordered it to the next agenda for the
third reading.
C. Valley County Airport Levy: The VALUED proposal for
distribution of the county airport levy was reviewed. After
discussion, VanKomen moved to endorse the proposal.
Wallace seconded and the motion carried.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Storm Drainage Master Plan: Council requested that Mr.
Orton be invited to review the document at a later meeting.
B. 1991 Insurance Program: Mr. Kirk reviewed the various
coverages and premiums. After lengthy discussion, VanKomen
moved to select the liability package of $2 million per
incident, $2 million aggregate, with a $2000 deductible at
a premium of $20,941. Wallace seconded and the motion
carried.
Wallace moved to renew all other coverages as they are now
now in place. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
The Mayor declared a 10 minute recess.
C. May Hardware Dock Application: At the applicant's
request the matter was rescheduled to the May 23 agenda.
D. Addendum No. 1, Engineering Agreement, Water System
Work: Addendum No. 1 added work on the Lenora and Third,
Third and Timm, and Airport lines. Wallace moved to
approve Addendum No 1. VanKomen seconded and the motion
carried.
E. DEIS, US Department of Energy, Idaho National
Engineering Lab. The council noted and filed the
materials.
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F. Job Description, Golf Bar/Restaurant Manager: The
Council reviewed the job description and recommended
certain amendments. Larson moved to approve the job
description as amended. VanKomen seconded and the motion
carried.
G. Parking Status Report: Chief Parker reviewed the
status of the parking enforcement effort last summer. He
noted certain deficiencies and was asked to undertake
certain engineering studies which he recommended. The
council authorized additional signing as recommended on the
motion by Wallace, seconded by Larson and unanimously
approved. Wallace moved to direct the chief to do the
engineering study . Larson seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
H. LID, Lake Forest Subdivision: Residents of the
subdivision presented a petition for a street paving LID,
however, requested city participation. The council
suggested that use of cold mix asphalt would reduce the
cost, acknowledged some responsibility for the absense of
paving in the subdivision, and suggested reformulating
the project for 1992. The chair so ordered.
After further discussion, development of a downtown parking
LID was suggested and council asked that such be prepared
for consideration.
X. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS REQUIRING ACTION
A. Park and Recreation Committee, April 17, 1991, Staup
Petition: The committee recommended no action on the
petition demanding cessation of land trades and use of park
properties for trades, barter, and exchange. The City
Council took no action on the matter and moved the agenda.
B. Park and Recreation Committee, May 8, 1991: Mr. Belts
reviewed the 60% plan document. After lengthy discussion
about the restroom costs, VanKomen moved to approve the 60%
submittal and asked the architect to specifically address
the issue of restroom design for reducing the project cost.
Wallace seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
C. Park Use Policy: After discussion the Council
determined to send the matter back to the Committee for
further clarification.
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D. Land trade with Mike Eckhart: This matter was
discussed in a joint meeting of the Parks and
Transportation committees. The committees recommendations
were somewhat different, reflected in their minutes of
those meetings, and after lengthy discussion, the Council
took no action on the proposal.
C. Golf Advisory Committee: Mr. Wallace asked if the
subcommittee reviewing the concessionaire proposals could
also interview Rose Adams. Mr. Larson agreed to have the
committee interview Mrs. Adams.
D. Impact Planning and Zoning Commission, April 29, 1991:
The Commissions approval of the Lazy 7 phase was noted.
E. City Planning and Zoning Commission, April 30, 1991:
After discussion, VanKomen moved to approve the
commission's recommendation to allow Candlewood
Condominiums to divide into two phases. Wallace seconded
and the motion carried.
F. Airport Advisory Committee, May 1, 1991: Several
action items were noted.
1. Effinger hangar lease: Wallace moved to approve the
Effinger hangar lease. VanKomen seconded and the motion
carried.
2. USFS Operating Agreement: The agreement increases
the O & M payment from the Forest Service to the city
for airport operations by a cost of living adjustment.
VanKomen moved to approve the amendment to the
operating agreement. Wallace seconded and the motion
carried.
3. Capital Improvements Plan: Upon request by the FAA,
the plan was updated and the amendment recommednded by
the committee. As well an amendment to the AIP
pre -application is required by the change in the plan.
VanKomen moved to approve the amendment of the Capital
Improvements Program for the McCall Airport and
authroize amendment of the AIP pre -application.
Wallace seconded and the motion carried.
4.Transportation Advisory Committee, May 8, 1991: this
committee's recommendations were discussed under the
Parks agenda.
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XI. CORRESPONDENCE
The Council received a letter from the Planning and Zoning
Clerk requesting that a hearing be set on June 13, 1991 at
7:30 P.M. for Bill and Bonnie Shikrallah requesting a
Special Use Permit to operate a bed and breakfast at 143
Est Lake Street. The Mayor so ordered.
XII. INFORMATION ITEMS
The following items were received by the council and
noted: A letter fro the Division of Environmental
Quality, an excerpt from the local government legal news,
a letter from the USFS designating Merrill Saleen as the
service's representative on the Airport Advisory Committee,
an article entitled "The World from Main Street", a letter
from "Kids for Saving the Earth", a copy of a letter from
Bill Petzak, AIC City Report No. 9, a copy of a letter to
Jake Howard, and the meeting calendar.
XIII. Adjournment
At Council request, the Executive Session was deferred to
the next agenda. At 12:10 a.m., Wallace moved to adjourn.
VanKomen seconded and the motion carried.
Arthur J. Schmidt
City Administrator
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Jo in J . Al le
Mayor
ORDINANCE NO. 5.-
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANIMAL DRAWN VEHICLES; REQUIRING
AN ANNUAL LICENSE, ESTABLISHING A LICENSE FEE, REQUIRING
LIABILITY INSURANCE THEREFORE, REQUIRING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE TO DESIGNATE SPECIFIC ROUTES FOR THE OPERATION
OF SUCH VEHICLES, REQUIRING THE SANITARY DISPOSAL OF
ANIMAL FECES, PROVIDING A PENALTY AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF McCALL, IDAHO:
Secton 1. Licensing of Animal Drawn Vehicles -Annual License
Fee. A person shall not operate or drive an animal drawn vehicle
on any public street within the City of McCall without first
having obtained a license to do so from the City Clerk. Such
license shall be issued for a term of one year from the date of
issue and shall be revocable by the City Council, with cause.
Appication for such license shall be made on forms provided for
that purpose. The license fee shall be $25.00 per year or any
part thereof.
Section 2. Liability Insurance. A license shall not be issued
under this ordinance unless the applicant requesting such license
furnishes proof of liability insurance to the City in the amounts
required for motor vehicles as set forth in Idaho Code, Section
49-117. A11 such policies and certificates of insurance shall be
issued by companies authorized to do business in the State of
Idaho.
Secton 3. Designation of Routes. The Chief of Police shall,
within ten (10) days after the taking effect of this ordinance,
designate in writing the route over which the animal drawn
vehicles shall be operated and shall file the same with the City
Clerk. The Chief of Police may from time to time make such
changes in routes and/or stopping points as decreed best for the
safety of the public, which change or changes shall take effect
upon the filing of the same with the City Clerk.
Section 4. Sanitary Disposal of Animal Feces. The applicant
shall immediately dispose, in a sanitary way, of the feces of
animals governed by this ordinance when deposited on the sidewalks
or streets of the City.
Section 5. Penalty Provisions. Any applicant who fails or
refuses to obtain a license, follow designated routes or dispose
of animal feces as required by this ordinance shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a
fine of not less than $50. 00 nor more than $300. 00.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full
force and effect after its passage, approval and publication.
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Passed and approved this .2?3A day of
CITY OF McCALL
John Al ►en, J` , Mayor
, 1991.
Attes
Arthur J.
chmidt, City Clerk