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MCCALL CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
APRIL 28, 1994
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Martens,
Killen, Arp, Eckhardt and Colton answered the roll call. The
Mayor declared a quorum present.
II. MINUTES:
The Council considered the minutes of the regular meeting
of April 14, 1994. A correction of the Mill Park Village was
requested. Mr. Pittinger delivered the presentation not Mr.
Millemann, a mididentification of comments attributed to Colton
but those of the Mayor, and a notation that Colton had inquired
only about who removed snow from the boat ramp not requesting the
city to remove it were ordered. Colton then moved to approve the
minutes of April 14 as amended. Martens seconded and the motion
carried.
The minutes of the April 25 special meeting were presented.
Arp moved to approve the minutes. Eckhardt seconded and the
motion carried.
III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS;
The Council took up the Payroll report dated April 25, 1994.
Colton moved to approve the Payroll report as presented.
Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
The Voucher Report dated April 24, 1994 was considered.
After discussion, Colton moved to approve payment of the vouchers
as presented. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT;
No one appeared to comment on items not listed on the
agenda.
V. ITEMS ON THE AGENDA OF PUBLIC INTEREST;
A. MILL PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT/ PARK AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE LETTER:
Kathy Rake reported on the progress of fund-raising for the
equipment, reported the relocation plans and the approval of the
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music society of the proposed site. Conflict with the sewer line
and lift station by Mill Park Village subdivision was discussed.
After discussion, Killen moved to refer the matter back to the
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee and request them to
conduct a special meeting on the matter so that the issue can be
presented with a recommendation on the next Council agenda.
Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
B. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS:
The Mayor presented service awards to the following
employees:
Five year pins:
Nancy Lockhart 9 years of service
Dale Points 9 years
Bud Schmidt 8 years
Jeff Reinke 8 years
Stan Cline 7 years
Craig Baker 6 years
Jerry Harris 5 years
Delores Ray 5 years
Jim Henderson 5 years
10 year pins:
Gloria Cantrell 14 years
John Lewinski 13 years
Bill Keating 12 years
Becky Hearne 12 years
Mary Jane Libertyll years
Ed Parker 10 years
15 year pin:
Roger Bates 15 years
VI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Arp asked that the names and addresses of Council
members be given out to citizens, on request, at City Hall. She
agreed to coordinate tours for the City Manager candidates. She
also asked if the lighting intensity at the Best Western Motel
could be reduced. Staff was directed to discuss this with the
manager and owner.
Killen advised that he had requested the Payette Lakes Water
and Sewer Board to have Mr. Whiteman represent the city on the
Cascade Reservoir Nutrient Management Plan work group meetings
and the Board Chair had concurred with this assignment although
there was no quorum for the Board meeting. He noted opposition of
Jud DeBoer to the playground equipment placement in Mill Park in
any location. Killen also noted that Ted Whiteman would be sent
to a 2 day seminar on negotiating the NPDES permit with the EPA
and a financial commitment by the city may be requested. He
inquired about the status of the Mill Park Village Subdivision
agreement which has not been executed to date and on the status
of Bond Counsel approval of Resolution 4-94.
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Eckhardt asked to have copies of the Nuisance Ordinance
passed in 1993 and staff advised of the status of printing of
ordinance books for each Council member.
Arp noted the quorum problems of the City Planning and
Zoning Commission. She proposed the name of Daryl Ann Yandell to
serve on the Commission to fill the vacancy.
Killen moved to convene as a Committee of the Whole.
Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. After discussion,
Eckhardt moved to direct the Mayor to nominate Daryl Ann Yandell
for the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Killen seconded and
the motion carried, which also concluded the Committee session.
The Mayor then nominated Daryl Ann Yandell to the Commission.
Killen moved that the Council confirm that nomination. Eckhardt
seconded and the motion carried.
Eckhardt inquired about the status of the property on which
the ice rink was placed the past winter.
Martens asked that the Council thank unsuccessful applicants
for applying for appointment to committees. He also reported on
the Winter Recreation Group to which he is assigned and noted the
following as topics he would be advancing for committee
consideration, as follows: Snowmobiles on the city streets,
snowmobiles crossings of the Payette River, and winter recreation
conflicts. He advised that he had directed staff to request an
extension for the City's comment on the Manchester canvas dock
cover permit from IDOL.
Martens also noted the temporary appointment for Mr. Schmidt
expires on this date. After discussion, Colton moved to extend
the appointment of Bud Schmidt as Interim City Manager to the
time when a permanent Manager takes the oath of office. Eckhardt
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
VII. STAFF REPORTS:
A. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
The written report noted completion of the Neil St. UST
removal and the assault of the Fire Chief in the process. The
Interim Manager noted an oversight in final approval of the
Jacob's Manor Mobile Home Park Special Use Permit and requested
the Council's action to resolve that matter. After discussion
Killen moved to approve the SUP subject to all the terms and
conditions outlined in the Planning and Zoning Commissions
recommendations in the minutes of February 16, 1993. Colton
seconded and the motion carried.
A supplementary report noted completion of the
photographic recording of the Zoning maps to accompany Ordinance
615, the research on the obligations of Brad Janoush for
appraisal services, an update on the opinion poll as part of the
May 25 election, a prize drawing for McPlan, and the status of
advertising and coordination on the dumpster screening issue.
After discussion, the Council directed than an opinion
survey be conducted as a part of the McPlan event.
B. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
The City Attorney noted problems with the criminal code
and recommended that an amendment outlawing firing BB guns or
pellet guns and hunting bows within the City limits be adopted.
The Attorney also reported on the status of various
matters of litigation.
C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT:
The City Treasurer delivered a report on the status of the
American Legion and City agreement. After discussion, the Council
directed that the report be forwarded to the Post Commander with
a letter from the Mayor encouraging a more positive relationship.
The Treasurer noted the cash problems arising from the
Water Bond not being sold to date and explained the Bank's
difficulties in preparing the financial statements for the issue.
He advised that he will present documents for an interim
borrowing through a Bond Anticipation Note at the next meeting to
address this problem.
VIII. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES REQUIRING ACTION:
A. GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, APRIL 13, 1994:
The Committee recommended that Discount coupon books
be sold for the 1994 season. After discussion, Martens moved to
adopt the Committee recommendation. Colton seconded and the
motion carried.
The Committee recommended that Mary Clemmer and Mike
Anderson be permitted to purchase golf season passes at the
pre -season price not later than May 15, 1994. Colton moved to
adopt the committee recommendation. On a voice vote the motion
carried on a 3 to 2 vote, Killen and Martens dissenting.
The Committee recommended that a surface crossing of
Spring Mountain Ranch for golf carts be approved in lieu of an
underground crossing. After discussion, the Council asked to
review the SMR Golf Agreement and defer this matter to the next
meeting. It was so ordered.
The Committee recommended a 1 year extension of the
Golf Concession contract to Mary Clemmer for the 1994 season
under the same terms and conditions as the 1993 agreement. Killen
moved to adopt the committee recommendation. Eckhardt seconded
and the motion carried.
B. WWTP, JOINT POWERS BOARD,
The Council reviewed the minutes and the legislation
providing $1 Million for the upgrade of the plant by the Idaho
Legislature. The Board's Comments on the grant and the effluent
discharge limits were noted.
C. LETTER FROM PARK AND RECREATION BOARD, MILL PARK
PLAYGROUND:
This matter was taken up earlier on the agenda.
The Council recessed for 15 minutes.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION 6-94:
This resolution dedicates the Hoyle property to
perpetual Park and Recreation use under terms of the Conversion
of a portion of Mill Park approved by the National Park Service
and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. Arp moved to
adopt Resolution 6-94. Colton seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
B. ORDINANCE 640, RELATED TO BUILDING CODES, SECOND READING:
Killen moved to suspend the rule requiring the reading
of the Ordinance in full. Colton seconded and on a roll call
vote, Killen, Colton, Arp, Eckhardt, and Martens voted Aye. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and the rule suspended.
The City Attorney read Ordinance 640 by title for its second
reading. Malcolm Scott and Larry Hennegler asked to discuss the
Ordinance and after their comments, were invited to present
alternative language at the next meeting which would resolve
their concerns.
X. NEW BUSINESS;
A. PERSONNEL RULES AMENDMENT:
The amended Personnel Policy was discussed noting that
there were four issues of amendment for the Council's
consideration. Judy Sargent and Sue Davidson addressed the
Council on the vacation issue and requested a single vacation
schedule. After discussion, Killen moved to table the matter to
the next Council agenda, Martens seconded. After further
discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Eckhardt then moved to
request an analysis of the vacation policy impact on all
employees hired after May 1, 1989 who are still employed by the
city and a staff report on the impacts of the policy change.
Colton seconded and the motion carried.
B. WHITE/LEISURE DEVELOPMENT, SHAVER'S, THE MARKET PLACE:
The staff reviewed the development's compliance with the
conditions attached to the zone change which must be completed
prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for the new market.
After discussion, Killen moved to approve the site plan for the
city owned property at the corner of Highway 55 and Deinhard Lane
as proposed. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
The deed for the additional 5' of land on the North side of
Deinhard Lane to provide for a bike path was presented. Killen
moved to accept the deed. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
The Development Agreement was presented. The Council asked
that the staff determine the standard width for bikepaths and to
enter that in the agreement, to warranty all paved surfaces on
public rights of way for 2 years and to make the execution of a
lease on the City's Highway 55/ Deinhard Lane property a
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condition of the development agreement. Martens seconded and the
motion carried. The lease was further considered. A proposal to
exchange lease prices with this property and the downtown
Shaver's parking lot was considered and the developer rejected
this alternative. The terms of the lease for the city parcel
were then set as follows: $250 per month for the first 6 months
of the lease, $450 for the subsequent 6 months, $650 for the next
6 months, $850 for the next 6 months, increasing $200 for each
and every similar period thereafter. Killen then moved to
approve the lease, direct the Attorney's modification of the
lease including the determination of the path width. Eckhardt
seconded and the motion carried.
C. ADVISORY ELECTION/ OPINION POLL:
The matter was further discussed and the opinion poll to be
distributed at McPlan would also include a question on the need
for public meeting spaces.
D. UNDERGROUND POWER EASEMENT, TO IDAHO POWER CO./ MCCALL
GOLF COURSE:
The location of the easement and the fact that the line
had been installed last fall was noted. Eckhardt moved to
approve the easement and direct the Mayor to sign. Killen
seconded and the motion carried.
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Library Board Minutes of April 21 were the only item
listed. Martens moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Killen
seconded and the motion carried.
XII. CORRESPONDENCE:
The Mayor noted a letter from Dan and Norma Wiberg regarding
the McCall Winter Carnival.
XIII. INFORMATION ITEMS:
The Council acknowledged receipt of the following items:
Letter from Falcon Cable Television, John West
Action Update as of April 25, 1994
On a motion by Eckhardt to delete the Council's
requirement for a monthly Ordinance Officer report, Martens
seconded and it carried unanimously.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 12:30 a.m., Eckhardt moved to recess to Executive
session pursuant to IC 67-2345, subsection (c) to consider
acquisition of property not owned by a public agency. Killen
seconded and on a roll call vote, Eckhardt, Killen, Colton, Arp
and Martens voted Aye. The Council returned to open session at
1:00 a.m. The Mayor reported that proposals to purchase
perpetual easements from Herold Nokes for water system
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improvements and a piece of property for the Deinhard-Boydstun
Connector from Rand Walker had been discussed.
Eckhardt moved to direct staff to execute the purchase as
proposed and develop a side agreement with Mr. Eckhardt on the
sewer installation requested. Colton seconded and the motion
carried.
XV. ADJOURNMENT:
At 1:15 a.m., without further business, Martens moved to
adjourn. Arp seconded and the motion carried.
Clerk
Mayor