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MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 23, 1993
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Councilmen VanKomen, LeBrett, Wallace and Larson answered the
roll call. The Mayor declared a quorum present.
II. MINUTES:
The minutes of the regular meeting of September 9, 1993 were
presented. VanKomen moved to approve the minutes. LeBrett
seconded and the motion carried.
III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
The Payroll Report dated September 14 was considered.
Wallace moved to approve the report. LeBrett seconded and the
motion carried.
The Voucher Report dated September 21 was presented.
VanKomen moved to approve the payment of the claims. Wallace
seconded and the motion carried.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The amended Mission Statement for the Airport Advisory
Committee was the only item listed. LeBrett moved to approve the
Consent Calendar. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried.
V. ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
The City Attorney asked that the Subdivision Agreement with
Richard Hehr regarding Meadowlake Subdivision be placed on the
agenda under Old Business. The Mayor so ordered.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING: MAURICE BROWN, VARIANCE REQUEST:
The Mayor recognized Steve Millemann, Attorney for the
Browns who advised the Council that he was withdrawing the
application based on changes to the plans for renovation and that
he believed that the building retained rights to operate as a
commercial space. He advised that he would write a letter or
submit a permit application and requested a staff response within
30 days of its receipt. He asked that the hearing be vacated.
The Council asked that the City Attorney prepare a written
opinion on the matter for the next meeting.
VII. OLD BUSINESS;
A. CASCADE RESERVOIR PRESENTATION, DON LOJAK, PRESIDENT;
Mr. Lojak appeared and appealed to the City Council to
move ahead with the Wastewater Treatment Plant planning and
pursuit of the land application treatment process which was
recommended. He asked that he receive a copy of the Facility
Plan Update and it was so ordered. Monette Baldwin and Dorthy
Ireland also appeared and commented. Staff responded with a
brief history of action taken by the city to date.
B. SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH, AGREEMENTS:
The Road, Golf and Water agreements, listed on the agenda
were not ready for presentation. The issue of the gravel for the
bypass road was discussed. Councilman Wallace reported that he
had asked that the slope be left at 3:1 and that no trees be
removed from the site. After discussion, Larson moved to stop
extraction from the pit at the close of business on Friday
September 24 until the city had received an engineer's estimate
of the quantity for the bypass road to which the city is
obligated and the amounts removed to date. VanKomen seconded
and the motion carried.
C. HDR, ENGINEERING, SECOND OPINION, WATER SYSTEM PLAN:
The Attorney reported that the contract was not complete
and withdrew the item from the agenda.
D. WORDEN VARIANCE,
This matter was before the Council at the prior meeting
and the Council had acted to schedule a second hearing on the
matter. Rick Van Noy requested that the Council reconsider its
prior action. Larson moved to reconsider the motion setting a
second hearing. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried. The
Council then reconsidered the motion to set a second hearing on
the Worden Variance application. On a voice vote the motion
failed. Mr. Van Noy then addressed the Council reviewing the
request. Mr. Worden commented. After discussion, Larson moved
to approve the Variance and adopt the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law of the Planning Commission in the matter.
E. WATER SYSTEM:
(1) WATER BOND ISSUE, STRATEGY
The City Treasurer presented a written report on the
questions related to issuing bonds for sale. After
discussion, Wallace moved to issue bonds in two intervals,
in January 1994 and approximately March 1995, to bid the
issues and to avoid enhancing the creditworthiness by
rating, insurance or letters of credit. VanKomen seconded
and the motion carried.
(2) TASK ORDER NO. 4 AND PRIORITY SETTING:
Mr. Orton discussed the task order as prepared. The
question of liability coverage was debated and a lengthy
discussion followed. Mr. Orton suggested that items 10,
13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 25 be delete from this
task order and that item 24 be reduced to provide only 25%
design drawings.
VanKomen then moved to approve Task Order 4, with the above
stated amendments and to direct staff to negotiate with
HDR, the production of the second opinion to December 1,
1993. Wallace seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The Council also directed staff and the engineers to
negotiate a fixed fee contract covering the completion of
the work for presentation in December or January 1994.
F. RESOLUTION 42-93, A RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CANVAS OF
BALLOTS ON SEPTEMBER 3 FOR THE AUGUST 31, WATER BOND ELECTION:
Bond Counsel requested the ballots be polled for this
election by resolution. VanKomen moved to adopt Resolution
42-93. Larson seconded and the motion carried.
G. AGREEMENT WITH STEIN AND ECKHART REGARDING RIGHT OF WAY
FOR THE BOYDSTUN CONNECTOR;
The City Attorney presented the agreement. After
discussion, Wallace moved to approve the agreement and authorize
the Mayor to sign after the other parties had signed.
LeBrett seconded and the motion carried.
H. MEADOWLAKE ESTATES, SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT, RICHARD HEHR:
The Subdivision agreement was presented by the City
Attorney which noted the alternate method of securing the
improvements. VanKomen moved to approve the agreement and
authorize the Mayor to sign, contingent upon the receipt of
Engineer's estimates or copies of executed contracts for the
improvements. Larson seconded and the motion carried.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
A. SUNSET SUBDIVISION, LAND OWNERSHIP ISSUE, LETTER FROM
CARL KERRICK;
The issue related to the question of the ownership of a 10'
wide strip of land from E. Lake to the Lake. After discussion,
VanKomen moved to refer the issue to the Park and Recreation
Advisory Committee for recommendation. Wallace seconded and the
motion carried.
B. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT, ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF AND CITY;
The agreement was presented. Wallace moved to approve the
agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign. Larson seconded and
the motion carried.
C. LID PETITION, JASPER SUBDIVISION;
A petition by 60% of the resident property owners was
received requesting pavement in the subdivision. After
discussion, Wallace moved to direct staff to secure a work order
for engineering of the LID. Larson seconded and the motion
carried.
D. RESOLUTION 41-93, LID NO 3, SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH, CONSENT
TO ASSIGNMENT;
The Resolution and agreement with First Security Bank were
presented. VanKomen moved to adopt Resolution 41-93 and
authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. LeBrett seconded and
the motion carried.
E. DUMP TRUCK, APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND CALL FOR BID:
After discussion, the Council asked that the bids show the
cost for installation of a Caterpillar engine as a bid alternate.
VanKomen moved to approve the specifications and authorize the
call for bids on a new dump truck. Wallace seconded and the
motion carried.
F. EQUIPMENT LEASING PROPOSALS:
Three estimates were received. After discussion, VanKomen
moved to accept the proposals from Westone on Group A
and B, and from KeyCorp on Group C. Larson seconded and the
motion carried.
IX. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES REQUIRING ACTION:
A. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SEPTEMBER 8, 1993:
The Committee recommended a "demonstration" project signal
installation at Mission and Highway 55. After discussion,
VanKomen moved to direct staff to work with the Idaho
Transportation Department to effect the installation. Larson
seconded and the motion carried.
B. IMPACT AREA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, AUGUST 24:
1. KINGS PINES ESTATES, FINAL PLAT:
Wallace moved to adopt the Commission's findings of
fact and conclusions of Law in the matter adding a finding that
a Subdivision Agreement be executed and that agreement should
include the tank site and water line easement dedications. Larson
seconded and the motion carried.
2. MERRICK VARIANCE REQUEST:
An appeal of the decision was received and the staff
was directed to schedule a second hearing before the City Council
on the matter.
C. IMPACT AREA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, SEPTEMBER 14,
1993:
1. PONDEROSA PARK, SPECIAL USE PERMIT:
After discussion, Wallace moved to adopt the
Commission's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as those of
the City Council and to approve the Special Use Permit. VanKomen
seconded and the motion carried.
D. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, SEPTEMBER 7, 1993:
1. Twin Pines River Ranch, zone classification request:
VanKomen moved to approve the zone change and direct
staff to prepare an ordinance effecting the change. Larson
seconded and the motion carried.
X. STAFF REPORTS:
A. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
The administrator asked that the matter of a water line
installation on Fairway Dr. be acted upon. After discussion,
VanKomen The Council asked that an agreement be prepared to fund
the city's share of oversizing costs by $13,000.
The administrator asked that the city crew be
permitted to install a retaining wall on the property line of
Sunset View Condominium to enhance use of the rights of way of
East Lake and Fir Streets. After discussion, VanKomen moved to
approve the installation. Larson seconded and the motion carried.
B. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
The City Attorney advised of the status of the Zoning
Ordinance, Kalman lawsuit, and Hoyle condemnation.
C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT:
1. HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL: The Treasurer asked for
Council approval to move the City Health insurance from Blue
Shield to Blue Cross. After a comparison of rates was reviewed,
VanKomen moved to contract with Blue Cross for Health Insurance
coverage as of November 1, 1993. Wallace seconded and the motion
carried.
2. COLA ADJUSTMENTS:
The Treasurer presented a schedule of variable COLA
adjustments as directed by the City Council. VanKomen moved to
approve the schedule as presented. Larson seconded and the
motion carried.
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT;
No one appeared to be heard.
XII. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
The Mayor distributed copies of the job specifications and
an advertisement for City Manager. After discussion, VanKomen
moved to approve the specifications and the advertisement. Larson
seconded and the motion carried with Wallace dissenting.
Councilman Wallace updated the City Council on the current
activity of the Urban Renewal Agency Board related to the
Manchester project on the old Mill site.
Councilman Larson asked for approval to conduct a benefit
Golf Tournament on October 3 for the Larson family and asked for
an $11 round rate. VanKomen moved to approve the request
contingent upon the Golf Committee's minutes reflecting their
approval. Wallace seconded and the motion carried.
XIV. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
A letter from Peter O'Neil was listed under correspondence.
The information items included the AIC City Report dated
September 15, the Action Update as of September 21; and a letter
from the Administrator to Les Ankemann regarding dumping of
septage at the treatment plant from the transfer station.
VanKomen moved to acknowledge receipt of the information items
and correspondence. LeBrett seconded and the motion carried.
XV. ADJOURNMENT;
At 11:45 p.m., Wallace moved to adjourn. VanKomen seconded
and the motion carried.
Clerk