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MINUTES
APRIL 22, 1993
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Council President VanKomen called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m. VanKomen, Wallace, LeBrett and Larson answered the
roll call. A quorum was present. The Mayor was absent.
II. NEW BUSINESS:
A. 1993-1994 Insurance Program: Bill and Dave Kirk and Marty
Koch presented their recommendations for the City's insurance
renewal program. They proposed that the city leave the PENCO
program and insure through the ICRIMP program, a statewide city,
county and governmental agency pool. After a review of the
coverages and rates, Wallace moved to approve the ICRIMP program
as the city's insurance carrier for 1993-1994. Larson seconded
and the motion carried unanimously. The airport liability
coverage was further discussed and the Council requested rates
for increasing the coverage to $7 million and to $10 million.
III.MINUTES:
The minutes of April 8 were considered. The Council asked
that the motion regarding Footloose approval include that the
permit could be issued when the relevant department heads had
approved the alcohol plan, security plan and other
recommendations of the Parks Committee. Councilman Larson also
requested that the minutes show that the golf concessionaire can
access Councilmen directly to discuss problems in their
operations.
LeBrett moved to approve the minutes with these amendments.
Larson seconded and the motion carried.
IV. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
The Payroll report of April 13 was considered. Wallace moved
to approve the report. LeBrett seconded and the motion carried.
The Council then considered the Voucher report dated April
19, 1993. Wallace moved to approve the report and pay the
claims. LeBrett seconded and the motion carried.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Transportation Advisory Committee minutes of April 14
were listed on the calendar. LeBrett moved to approve the
consent calendar. Larson seconded and the motion carried.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
A. AIRPORT ENGINEERING CONTRACT, TOOTHMAN-ORTON ENGINEERING:
Staff advised that the 1993 project was, by action of the
FAA, rescheduled to the 1994 Fiscal year. This means that the
project will be bid in October, a grant awarded in November and
construction will occur in 1994. In return for the rescheduling,
the FAA will authorize a grant for the entire preapplication work
effort, totaling $1.2 million dollars. Given these events,
staff requested the item be removed from the agenda. No action
was taken.
B. ENGINEERING AGREEMENT, TOOTHMAN-ORTON ENGINEERING,
DEINHARD-BOYDSTUN CONNECTOR EVALUATION:
This work order was requested by the Council on April 8.
After discussion, Larson moved to approve the work order as
presented. Wallace seconded and the motion carried.
C. ENGINEERING AGREEMENT, TOOTHMAN-ORTON ENGINEERING, LIMITED
PART 139 CERTIFICATE:
The work order as presented was reconsidered inas much as
the firm as of this date was unable to assure completion of the
application by the April 30 deadline. A letter assuring the city
of reimbursement by Douglas Manchester was received which
provided for covering costs of fire fighter training and
application and review fees totaling $1525 for Toothman-Orton.
At 7:55, the item was tabled by the chair until the hearings
scheduled for the evening were concluded and a recess declared.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, RIVERSIDE SUBDIVISION:
The chair opened the hearing and requested a staff report.
The Administrator reviewed the history of the project and
development requests leading to this hearing. The project plans
and costs were reviewed and the rationale for the benefit formula
discussed. The engineer then reviewed the plans in detail.
The City Council received protest letters from Clyde and
Irene Archer, Marion Johnson, Judd DuBoer, Eric and Lori
Anderson, Marilynn McGraw, Lyle and Lois Shaw, and from Neil and
Katherine Tassano.
The hearing was opened to public comment. Bus Johnson, Eric
Anderson, and Clyde Archer testified. The Council asked all of
those attending their favoring or opposition to the LID. After
discussion, it was determined to schedule a meeting with those
attending to determine if a scaled back project could be
undertaken which would be less costly. May 12 was scheduled for
that meeting at 7 p.m.
No other action was taken and the hearing was closed.
A recess was declared.
B. VARIANCE REQUEST, CYNTHIA HELMICH:
The hearing was opened by the chair. A staff report was
given. There were no declarations by the Council. The Council
reviewed the Commission's minutes on the matter and their
findings of fact in denial of the matter. The hearing was an
appeal of that decision. The hearing was opened to public
comment and Attorney Pittinger testified on behalf of the
applicant. Steve Loomis and Cynthia Helmich also testified.
The hearing was closed and the matter returned to the Council
table. After discussion, Wallace moved that the City Council
find that a hardship exists based on the topography of the
property, the fact that the property is bounded by three rights
of way, and that the Council approve the variance as requested.
Larson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
C. ZONE CHANGE REQUEST, MARILYN BLATTNER:
The hearing was opened by the chair. A staff report was
given. There were no declarations by the Council. The Council
reviewed the Commission's minutes on the matter and their
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law recommending denial of
the request. This hearing was an appeal of that decision.
The hearing was opened to the public. Marilyn Blattner and Ernie
Cheney appeared in favor of the request. Rod Neilson appeared
and opposed the request. Ken McGee appeared and expressed
concern about traffic and Jim Staup recommended against the
approval based on the zoning expected for the area.
Blattner appeared to rebut the arguments of the opponents.
The hearing was closed. After discussion, Wallace moved to adopt
the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law of the Commission as
those of the City Council, thereby denying the request. Larson
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS, CONTINUED:
B. PETITION FOR LID, SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH:
A petition for the creation of LID No. 3, was presented.
Resolution 8-93 was then considered setting a hearing for May 13,
1993 on the matter. Larson moved to adopt Resolution 8-93 and
schedule a hearing on the matter on May 13, 1993. Wallace
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
IX. OLD BUSINESS, CONTINUED:
C. TOOTHMAN-ORTON WORK ORDER, LIMITED PART 139 CERTIFICATE:
The City Council discussed further the landing of the 737
and incumbent risks. Letters from Ed Elam and the Fire and
Rescue services were noted. After discussion Wallace moved to
approve the workorder with Toothman-Orton Engineering for $1525
and to authorize the landing of a 737-200 on May 20 departing May
23 under the following terms and conditions:
1. Douglas Manchester will insure any damage to the asphalt
surfaces at the airport caused by this operation;
2. The City will be held harmless from any liability for
this operation;
3. That Douglas Manchester will pay the following costs:
a. application for the limited Part 139 application;
b. out of pocket expenses by city staff to process the
application;
c. costs of the City's airport Engineer to review the
application and attend the FAA inspection on May 4
and 5;
d. a commercial landing fee to the airport;
e. the costs of providing any additional support or
other services which may be required by the FAA to
permit the operation;
4. That landing from the south and departure to the south
shall only be permitted;
5. subject to FAA approval of the limited certificate.
Wallce then moved to approve the request subject to all of the
conditions here listed. Larson seconded and the motion carried.
X. NEW BUSINESS, CONTINUED:
C. NOTICE OF CLAIM, BRENDA LITTLE:
Wallace moved to acknowledge receipt of the claim and
confirm the referral of the matter to the City's Insurance
carrier and the city attorney. Larson seconded and the motion
carried.
D. APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND CALL FOR BID, PARK
MAINTENANCE SERVICES:
The Council reviewed the work specifications. After
discussion, Wallace moved to approve the specifications and call
for bids for the work. Larson seconded and the motion carried.
XI. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES REQUIRING ACTION:
A. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES, APRIL 6,
1993:
1. Country Craftsman Subdivision, Final Plat:
The Council reviewed the Commissions minutes and
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on the matter. After
discussion, Larson moved to adopt the Commission's Findings and
Conclusions as those of the City Council and to approve the Final
Plat as stipulated by the Commission. LeBrett seconded and the
motion carried.
2. Dickenson, Variance Request:
The Council reviewed the Commission's minutes and
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in the matter. After
discussion, Wallace moved to adopt the Findings and Conclusions
of the Commission as those of the City Council and to approve the
request. Larson seconded and the motion carried.
3. City of McCall, Zone Change request:
The request, related to the old golf clubhouse site,
was reviewed. The Council examined the Commission's Findings of
Fact and Conclusions of Law in the matter. Wallace moved to
adopt the Findings and Conclusions of the Commission as those of
the City Council and to approve the request. LeBrett seconded and
the motion carried.
4. Jorgenson, Variance Request:
The Council reviewed the Commission's minutes and
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in the matter. After
discussion, Larson moved to adopt the Commission's Findings and
Conclusions as those of the City Council and to approve the
Variance request. LeBrett seconded and the motion carried.
XII. STAFF REPORTS:
A. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A written report requested cancellation of the May 6
workshop on the water system. It was so ordered.
The report noted an item missed regarding the dance
floor at the Golf Clubhouse. With the consent of the Council,
the chair tabled action to the next Council meeting.
An error in a description for the Woodlands annexation
ordinance was noted and the Council was advised that the
Ordinance and the description would be republished.
B. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
The matter of a letter from Attorney Dillon et.al on
behalf of Judd DuBoer regarding the Moratorium on building in the
proposed highway 55 route relocation was discussed. The
Attorney was directed to write a letter to IDOT and convey the
information to the agency and copy the letter to Mr. Dillon.
C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT:
Resolution 6-93 requesting relief for a late charge on
a utility bill on account of Forrest Baumback was presented.
VanKomen moved to approve the relief requested. Larson seconded
and the motion carried.i
Resolution 7-93 requesting relief from certain
interest and penalty charges was presented, in the amount of
$4.02 by Mr. Dalgleish. Wallace moved to grant the relief.
LeBrett seconded and on a voice vote there were 3 No votes and 1
Aye votes. The motion failed. The charges will be assessed.
XIII. CORRESPONDENCE:
A letter from the City Park and Recreation Advisory
Committee was noted.
XIV. INFORMATION ITEMS:
The action update as of April 12 was listed and receipt
acknowledged.
XV. ADJOURNMENT:
Wallace moved to adjourn at 12:36 a.m. LeBrett
seconded. The motion carried.
Mayor