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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1992 06/11MCCALL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 11, 1992 I. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Councilmen VanKomen, Wallace, Larson and LeBrett answered the roll call. The Mayor declared that a quorum was present. II. MINUTES The minutes of May 28 were considered. Wallace moved to approve the minutes as presented and Larson seconded. LeBrett asked that regarding the water system improvement program the discussion regarding the Council's intent to inform the public about the engineering and selection process, the requirements imposed by the EPA, the results of the research being undertaken by the engineers, and prior to construction, explanation of the project activities be spread upon the minutes and moved to amend the minutes to reflect this discussion. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried. Wallace then moved to approve the original motion and the minutes as amended. Larson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS The voucher report dated June 8 was presented. LeBrett moved to approve the payment of the claims listed on the report. Wallace seconded and the motion carried. The payroll report for May 29 was considered. Wallace moved to approve the payroll report. Larson seconded and the motion carried. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR No items were listed and no action taken. V. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS Mayor Smith reported that Max Williamson had resigned from the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee. He reported that he will invite interested persons to fill the position to apply through his newspaper column. VI. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Two information items regarding the City/Spring Mountain Ranch 404 Wetlands permit were presented for information. A memorandum from the Administrator was noted that would be added to that staff report. VII. STAFF REPORTS A. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A written report outlining the status of the dust oiling project, the new zoning ordinance, the Dienhard-Boydston connector's consideration of the Idaho Department of Transportation Board, and the air diffusion system at the wastewater treatment plant was submitted. A memorandum outlining a violation of the contract with for Golf Course Restaurant management was considered. A storage building was constructed without the city's permission and without a building permit. After discussion, VanKomen moved to advise the contractor in writing of the violation and outline the proper procedure for any future additions or renovations contemplated. Larson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Lacking minutes from the June 10 Transportation Advisory Committee, the administrator asked that the Council hear the Committee's recommendations on the Sports' Marina encroachment permit application for additional boat slips. The Council consented but limited their consideration of the recommendations to this topic. Mr. Kirk outlined the agreement of 1991 made with May Hardware Marina which specified certain parking management issues. The committee's recommendation was to execute a similar agreement, amended to reflect the details of this application, i.e. to require submission of names and license numbers to the Police Department, to support an LID for downtown parking, and if certain numbers of violations occur, require the applicant to purchase land to accommodate 1 space for each boat, specifically 34 parking spaces. Mr. Kirk reported and Mr. Krahn, also of the committee, confirmed this recommendation. VanKomen moved to accept this committee recommendation and to include it in the city's response to the Idaho Department of Lands which will issue the permit. Wallace seconded and the motion carried. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT, 7:30 P.M. Kathy Killen, Chairman of the City Park and Recreation advisory Committee appeared. She reported on the park development and reviewed the proposals which had been submitted to name the new park. She then announced that the Committee had selected and recommended that the new park name be "Legacy Park." Mrs. Killen also suggested that a community picnic and a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony be held on July 2, 1992 and offered to have the committee coordinate that event. She also recommended that the signage for the park be the same wood engraved signage as appears for Mill Park. VanKomen moved to approve the name of the park as Legacy Park, to ask the committee to coordinate the dedication event and to confirm the recommendation for consistent signage as recommended. Wallace seconded and the motion carried unanimously. No one else appeared to be heard. IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS: PRICE VARIANCE, CONTINUED: Mayor Smith opened the hearing at 8:00 p.m. There were no declarations, and a staff report was given which reviewed the issues and status of this continued hearing. Andy Laidlaw, architect for the project, appeared to discuss the plans and the details of the request. Dan Krahn and Gaylord Krahn appeared to inquire about the application. No one else appeared to be heard, the hearing was then closed at 8:41 p.m. and the matter returned to the Council table for discussion. The Council noted that the trailer parking designated on the plan should be restricted to trailers of a low profile which could not be seen from the street. They were concerned that trees and landscaping may grow to obscure the view of the lake through this property, and that no slatting be installed on the tennis court fencing to obscure the view, however windscreening fabric was not deemed objectionable. After discussion, Larson moved to approve the Variance request as recommended and direct the staff to amend the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, by adding additional conditions as directed, which will be listed on the next agenda for approval. Wallace seconded and the motion carried unanimously. A recess was called in the proceedings. VII. STAFF REPORTS, CONTINUED B. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: The Attorney reported on his activity with the new Zoning Code and prosecution work. C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT: The Treasurer presented the monthly financial report for May 1992 and the Year to Date report for the 8 Months ending May 31, 1992. After review the reports were ordered filed by the Chair without objection by the Council. X. OLD BUSINESS: A. PRESENTATION, CASCADE RESERVOIR ASSOCIATION: Mr. Lojak did not appear and the presentation was not rescheduled. B. MISSION STATEMENT, BUILDING STANDARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, FINAL DRAFT: After review, Wallace moved to approve the Mission Statement for the committee. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried. C. ORDINANCE 609, CREATING A BUILDING STANDARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ASSIGNING DUTIES, AND CLARIFYING THE STATUS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD: Larson moved to suspend the rule requiring that the ordinance be read on three separate occasions. LeBrett seconded and on a roll call vote, Larson, LeBrett, Wallace, and VanKomen voted Aye. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the rule suspended. Larson then moved to adopt Ordinance 609. Wallace seconded and the Attorney read the Ordinance by title. On a roll call vote, Larson, Wallace, VanKomen and LeBrett voted Aye. The Mayor declared that Ordinance 609 was adopted. D. COUNTY AIRPORT LEVY: The Mayor reported his discussions with Rick Fereday of the Airport Committee and the Committee's prior action and recommendation. The Mayor noted discussion of the proposal to increase the county levy at the joint meeting of Mayors and Valley County Commissioners. The Council discussed this matter and indicated their support for increasing the County Airport levy to its maximum rate for the Fiscal year 1992-1993 and asked the Mayor to represent this matter to the Commission as appropriate. E. CHANGE ORDER NO. 3, 1991 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: The change order to authorize the additional work on Camp and Hill Streets and the nursing home line extension was considered. Wallace moved to approve Change Order No.3. LeBrett seconded and the motion carried unanimously. F. ORDINANCE 604, ANNEXING THE GRAVEL PIT AREA: The Ordinance to effect the annexation was presented. Wallace moved to suspend the rule requiring that the Ordinance be read on three separate occasions. Larson seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, Wallace, Larson, LeBrett and VanKomen voted Aye. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the rule suspended. Larson then moved to adopt Ordinance 604. Wallace seconded and on a roll call vote, Larson Wallace, VanKomen, and LeBrett voted Aye. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the Ordinance adopted. G.ESCROW AGREEMENT, PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FROM THE MCCALL-DONNELLY SCHOOLS: The Council reviewed the agreement and the draft deeds for the acquisition. After review, VanKomen moved to approve the escrow agreement as presented and authorize the Mayor to sign. Larson seconded and the motion carried. XI. NEW BUSINESS A.MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT, PART II, ENTERPRISE FUNDS: The Administrator reported on the status of the Airport, Golf, Water and Sewer funds and identified a need for reopening the budget to accommodate additional expenditures in the Golf, Water and Sewer funds. After review and discussion, VanKomen moved to direct the staff to prepare a Notice of Hearing to amend the FY 1991-1992 Appropriation Ordinance and instructed staff regarding the adjustments to be approved. Larson seconded and the motion carried. B.RESOLUTION 28-92, INTENT TO FORM LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, NO. 1 FOR PAVING OF THE LAKE FOREST SUBDIVISION: The Resolution and Notice of Hearing were presented. Wallace moved to approve Resolution 28-92. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Wallace then moved to approve the Notice of Hearing for July 9, 1992. Larson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. C. RESOLUTION 27-92, CONFIRMING AN AGREEMENT ON TIE -DOWN CHAINS FOR THE AIRPORT WITH THE IDAHO BUREAU OF AERONAUTICS: Wallace moved to approve Resolution 27-92 and authorize the execution of the agreement as presented. Larson seconded and the motion carried. D. NOTICE OF CLAIM, DOMINGUEZ: The notice of claim was reviewed. LeBrett moved to acknowledge receipt of the claim and confirm the referral of the matter to the city attorney and the insurance carrier. Wallace seconded and the motion carried. XII.BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS REQUIRING ACTION: A. AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES, JUNE 3, 1992: The action items no longer required attention. The chair directed that the minutes be filed without objection by the Council. B. GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES, JUNE 3, 1992: The committee recommended that the bringing of private coolers and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages onto the golf course except those sold by the Clubhouse restaurant contractor be forbidden. Wallace moved to approve the recommendation. Larson seconded and the motion carried on a voice vote with one No vote. After discussion, LeBrett moved to reconsider the prior motion. Larson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. After further discussion, Wallace moved to amend the original motion to prohibit only alcoholic beverages and to permit bringing soft drinks onto the course. LeBrett seconded and the motion carried unanimously. C.PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, MAY 4, MAY 25 AND JUNE 5, 1992: 1. MAY 4 MEETING: The minutes reported on a tour of Mill Park and identified various maintenance and planning issues. The Mayor asked that he be allowed to direct that some of these be handled administratively and it was so ordered. 2. MAY 26 MEETING: The committee recommended that the Old Golf Clubhouse could not be made useful in the current tourist season and asked the Council the opportunity to recommend on the disposition of the building and the parcel as a part of its Master Plan update. The Council was invited to the June 17 tour of this and other facilities. No action was taken on the recommendation. 3. JUNE 5 MEETING: a. Sports Marina Encroachment Permit: The Committee recommended that an 8' pathway be marked in front of the marina which shall be unimpeded at any time by the Marina, and that all impediments to public access including boats, merchandise, cartons and dumpsters be removed from the lakefront area as conditions of approval of the marina expansion be required. VanKomen moved to approve the Committee's recommendation, LeBrett seconded and the motion carried unanimously. b. Andy Finn encroachment, upland access: The Committee recommended that the upland access to permit moorage of this boat off of the park be terminated. Larson moved to approve the recommendation, LeBrett seconded and the motion carried. c. Footloose, use of Lakefront Park: The committee recommended that this event not be permitted to occur in the Lakefront park in 1992 due to the immaturity of the sod and landscaping. Wallace moved to deny the request. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried. XIII.CORRESPONDENCE None was received. XIV.INFORMATION ITEMS: A. MAY SEWER AND WATER REPORT: The Council noted the high production of water and the normal sewer flow indicating the irrigation demand on the water system. B. INVOCATION OF RESOLUTION 25-92: Chief Points memo invoking the ban on all fireworks was noted. C. LETTER ON DENIAL OF GRANT FROM IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION: Staff reported that an "adopt a buoy" program had been undertaken and that 10 buoys were being donated by Steven Millemann and Jean Odmark, representing a $1000 contribution. D. HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS REPORT: The Council queried about the status of John Drips on this policy. The Treasurer outlined the history of employment and the obligations of the COBRA provisions of our policy requiring coverage. That obligation will expire the end of June 1992. E. ORDINANCE OFFICER ACTIVITY REPORT FOR MAY: Receipt of the report was acknowledged. F. SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH, WETLANDS PERMIT RESPONSE: This response by the US Fish and Game department indicated the response of federal and state agencies to the application. XVI: ADJOURNMENT: At 10:55 p.m., LeBrett moved to adjourn, Wallace seconded and the motion carried on a rising vote. Mayor