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MINUTES
DECEMBER 23, 1993
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Councilmen
VanKomen, LeBrett and Larson answered the roll call. The Mayor
declared a quorum present.
II. MINUTES:
The minutes of the December 9, 1993 meeting were considered.
LeBrett moved to approve the minutes as presented. Larson
seconded and the motion carried.
III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
The Payroll Report dated December 17 was presented. LeBrett
moved to approve the payroll report. Larson seconded and the
motion carried.
The Voucher Report dated December 21 was then considered.
VanKomen moved to approve the report. LeBrett seconded and the
motion carried.
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
A. 1994 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT;
1. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Rick Orton of Toothman-Orton
Engineering presented the Engineers report on the bids received.
Further, the bids were lower than expected and additional work,
including relocation of the beacon, upgrade of the AWOS to an
AWOS III are included in the amended grant application.. After
discussion, VanKomen moved to approve the award of a contract to
Seubert Excavating in the amount of $1,264,136. and authorize the
Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract documents and the amended
grant application reflecting a larger scope of work. LeBrett
seconded and the motion carried.
2. DBE PLAN: The updated DBE Plan was presented. Larson
moved to approve the revised plan as presented. VanKomen seconded
and the motion carried.
B. CHISHOLM V. CITY OF MCCALL, SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT:
This item was carried over from the December 9 agenda. The
information requested on disposal of contaminated soil from the
Fire Chief was reviewed and discussed. The Council requested
that a memorandum noted the advise from DEQ be made a part of the
file, i.e. that the reported disposal method was approved.
LeBrett then moved to approve the settlement agreement related to
removal of Underground Storage Tanks in Neal St. and the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to execute those documents. Larson
seconded and the motion carried.
C. WATER SYSTEM:
1. SECOND OPINION, HDR ENGINEERING:
Bob Bruce and Jim Peterson of HDR Engineering reported on
their review of the Master Plan, Pilot Study and other research
undertaken by Toothman-Orton/Montgomery Watson in planning the
system improvements. They advised of certain system improvements
which they felt should be further researched including the dual
station sources, groundwater exploration, and clearwell sizing
for lower zone service. They confirmed the decision to meter the
system, and commended the work done on the pilot plant. They
made clear that they had not read every available document and
that these were ideas and suggestions which the City may wish to
incorporate into its continuing planning process.
2. DRAFT VOLUNTARY CONSENT ORDER: A letter from Monty
Marchus, DEQ and a draft of the VCO were presented by staff.
The consent order would extend the compliance period to 1996 as
was discussed and expected. It allows little time for delay in
the current schedule for completing the Master plan improvements.
V. PUBLIC HEARING, 8 P.M., MAURICE BROWN VARIANCE REQUEST,
APPEAL, BROWNIE'S SALOON.
The Mayor opened the hearing at 8 p.m. as noticed. A staff
report was given by the Administrator. The hearing was opened
for public comment. Attorney Millemann representing Mr. Brown
outlined the failure of the city to create by ordinance a fund or
a fee structure for the parking assessment. Lisa Mohler and
Lance Eckhart appeared and were heard. A letter from Don Clark
was presented which was the only correspondence received on the
matter. With no one else wishing to be heard the matter was
returned to the Council table and the hearing closed. After
discussion LeBrett moved to amend the Findings of Fact to relieve
the applicant from the payment of the $31,500 parking assessment,
to approve the variance on the condition that the variance does
not exempt the property from participation in a future parking
LID in the downtown area. Larson seconded and the motion carried.
The Council took a 5 minute recess.
IV. OLD BUSINESS, CONTINUED:
D. DRAINAGE EASEMENT, LOT 33, BLOCK II, PHASE I, SPRING
MOUNTAIN RANCH:
Mr. Orton explained the request and noted that the flow
from this drainage was estimated at 1 cfs. The reduced size, in
his opinion, would represent no risk to the city. The City
Attorney expressed concern that an amended plat was needed for
vacation as requested. The Council then requested an Engineer's
certificate regarding the technical conditions upon which the
recommendation was made. VanKomen moved that the City approve
the vacation of the easement and direct staff to determine and
secure the proper instruments for the vacation and authorize the
Mayor to execute those documents when the Engineer's certificate
is received. Larson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
E. PILOT PLANT REPORT/PLANT SITE ISSUE:
Bill Lynard of Montgomery Watson, reviewed the report on
the pilot plant research conducted the past summer on filter
media, run times, and chemical additives to achieve the SWTR
and the goals of the Water Master Plan.
He also reviewed with the Council the proposed layout for
the plant and the amount of asphalt parking and turning area was
discussed. Minimization of the plant site area vis a vis its
cost was discussed. Direction was given to the engineers to
review this matter.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
A. 1994 LIQUOR LICENSES;
The Council asked to confirm the list of liquor licenses as
part of their old business on January 13, 1994 and noted that the
Administrator was authorized to issue licenses at the December 9
meeting.
B. 1994 INSURANCE PROGRAM:
Bill Kirk and Marty Koch of ICRIMP presented a renewal
package for the calendar year 1994. The current policy was from
May 1993 to December 31, 1993. The base renewal of existing
coverages was noted at a cost of $51,714. An increase to $2
million for General Liability and E & O coverage. After
discussion of budget considerations, Larson moved to renew the
coverage with the increased Liability and E & O coverage at a
premium of $56,321. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried.
VII. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES REQUIRING ACTION:
A. IMPACT AREA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, NOVEMBER 23,
1993: The City Attorney advised that none of the matters were in
proper form for consideration by the City Council and minutes
were returned to staff for completion of the staff work.
B. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, DECEMBER 7, 1993:
SPIEGELMANN VARIANCE: The Commission recommended approval of
the request and the Council reviewed the minutes of the meeting,
the Commissions Findings and Conclusions and the staff report.
After discussion, Larson moved to adopt the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law of the Commission as those of the City Council
and to approve the variance request. VanKomen seconded and the
motion carried.
C. AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 1 AND DECEMBER 15:
By the Council's approval of the AIP program earlier in the
agenda, most of the recommendations were adopted related to the
Committee's recommendations of the award of bids and expanding
the scope of work in the project.
The Committee recommended approval of the Fereday Plan for
locating the Winter Carnival ATV race and Radion Controlled
airplane show at the airport. VanKomen moved to approve the
recommendation. Larson seconded and the motion carried.
The Committee recommended approval of a refund of a lease
deposit to Boyd Miller. VanKomen moved to approve the
recommendation. Larson seconded and the motion carried.
D. JOINT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONS, DECEMBER 14,
1993:
In a letter and minutes of the meeting, the City and Impact
Commissions recommended Ordinance 615 to the City Council and
Board of County Commissioners for hearing and adoption.
The Mayor asked the Council elect to advise this Council
of their preferences on the matter since it will be heard by the
new Council. After discussion, with consent of the Council and
Councilmen -elect, staff was directed to advertise a hearing after
discussion with the Valley County Board of Commissioners, to
advertise and schedule a hearing as a special meeting for around
February 1, 1994 as can be arranged by the County.
E. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 13, 1993:
The Committee recommended that a traffic light be installed
according to Plan A but without the pavement loops. Larson moved
to approve the recommendation. VanKomen seconded and the motion
carried.
The Committee recommended that a speed study be requested
for Highway 55 from downtown to Krahn Lane, the new city limits.
The Council asked if the study could include to Elo Road. Larson
then moved to request the study from IDT Krahn Lane to Elo Rd.
LeBrett seconded and the motion carried.
F. PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 3, 1993:
The Committee recommended that Long Valley Bus and Shuttle
be permitted to pick-up and drop off at the Legacy Park parking
lot for shuttle service to Brundage Mountain insofar as this
activity does not interfere with Winter Carnival events.
VanKomen moved to approve the recommendation. Larson seconded and
the motion carried.
The Committee recommended that the McCall Winter Carnival
be permitted to use Riverfront Park for the World's largest
snowman and sled dog races„ Rotary Park to locate a
merry-go-round, and Legacy Park's parking lot for a Ferris Wheel.
VanKomen moved to approve the recommendation. Larson seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No one appeared to be heard.
IX. STAFF REPORTS;
A. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Staff reported on the status of Kalman's permission to use
certain railroad right of way property for Winter Carnival
activities.
The Administrator asked that Council members clean their
file drawer and return keys to the city by the January 13
meeting.
B. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: The City Attorney had no report
but noted a memo regarding the Kalman/city claims related to the
winter carnival activities.
C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT;
The Treasurer noted a request by O'Neil Enterprises for a
partial payment on the public improvements in Spring Mountain
Ranch, Phase I. VanKomen moved to approve the dispersal of LID
funds to the project. Larson seconded and the motion carried.
X. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS;
Councilman VanKomen inquired about the viability of the
Urban Renewal Agency with the Council elect. There was
discussion of the matter and no action was taken.
Mayor Smith reported that Councilman VanKomen would not
attend the January 13 Council meeting thus no quorum would be
available. He nominated Dean Martens to fill the vacancy left by
Mr. Wallace. LeBrett moved to confirm the nomination. VanKomen
seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The Clerk
administered the oath of office to Mr. Martens. Martens was then
seated by the Council.
XI. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATIONS ITEMS:
The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter regarding street
names from the McCall ambulance service, the AIC City Report
dated December 16, a letter to Jud DeBoer from the Administrator,
Valley County Communication Committee Minutes of December 2, and
the Urban Renewal Agency minutes of December 16.
XII. ADJOURNMENT:
Martens moved to adjourn. Larson seconded and the motion
carried.
Clerk