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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1994 04/28Cr/ /ro / 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 Co�� 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. rocpy 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 COPY' 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 ccui 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