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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1994 05/26MCCALL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 26, 1994 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Martens, Eckhardt, Killen, Arp and Colton answered the roll call. The Mayor declared a quorum present. II. MINUTES: Minutes of the May 12 and May 18 meetings were presented. Killen moved to approve the May 12 minutes. Martens seconded. Killen noted that Dan Krahn not Scott Findlay had addressed the Council on an issue, and noted that he asked that "someone" not himself contact Ken Roberts of the school board. Arp asked that the relocation of the path in Mill Park not be noted as a "bike" path, just a path. The motion and second approved of these corrections and the motion restated to approve the minutes as amended. On a voice vote the motion carried. Colton moved to approve the May 18 minutes as presented. Arp seconded and the motion carried. III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: The Payroll Report dated May 23 was considered. Killen moved to approve the report. Martens seconded and the motion carried. The Voucher Report dated May 24 was then considered. Colton moved to approve payment of the claims. Killen seconded. The Council then discussed the processing of hand checks with the Treasurer and concluded that the current procedure was acceptable. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT; Gene Gans addressed the Council, noting that Colorado St. encroaches on his property. He asked that the street not be permitted to encroach further and that the survey pins which he has placed be retained in their visible state. The staff and Council discussed the matter and took no action. V. ITEMS ON THE AGENDA WHICH ARE OF PUBLIC INTEREST: A. ON CALL COMPENSATION: The Treasurer's report on the budgetary impacts of overtime and on call payment concluded that advance hiring of 2 officers would mitigate the long term cost of on call and overtime payments. The Police Chief and Sgt. Donica addressed the Council. Following discussion, Colton moved to authorize the recruitment of 2 additional officers to deal with the workload and on call problems of the Police Department. This motion did not authorize hiring, only commencement of the recruitment. Martens seconded and the motion carried. VI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Martens noted a letter from Harold Shilling and his recent meeting with the Winter Recreation group. He inquired whether he should offer to serve on the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council. After discussion, the Council encouraged him to become involved in this effort and to delegate attendance to the City Manager if necessary. VII. STAFF REPORTS: A. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A written report noted the resignation of the Court Clerk and advertisement for the position as Court Clerk/Deputy City Clerk to assist in the Council packet and agenda preparation. It noted the soils report on the Neal St. tank removal, Idaho Department of Labor and Safety inspection, and provided a written status report on water and sewer fund obligations. The Manager then made an oral report on the status of the 1994 Airport project, the need for adopting resolutions of intent on 2 LIDs, the status of the Pierce project, contact with the Boise Redevelopment Agency, and AIC conference registration. The Manager reported that is seemed unlikely that Valley County Landscape would execute a contract for the Park Maintenance service citing excessive costs for bonding. Council asked the Attorney to review any recourse which is available. Killen then moved to permit the manager to accomplish the work with seasonal city employees using the budget allocation of the contract if the contract is not executed. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. B. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: The City attorney reviewed his day in court on the Railroad Right of Way case. He noted that with the tanks removed and the soils approved, the Chisholm lawsuit can be dropped. Then followed a lengthy discussion of electronic legal data base subscription services. After discussion, Eckhardt moved to approve subscription to the Westlaw 2 plan on an experimental basis and directed the City Attorney to track his monthly costs for the purposes of future cost comparisons. Colton seconded and the motion carried. C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT: The Treasurer reviewed the status of sale of the water bonds. He presented alternatives and schedules for sale alternatives. After discussion, Martens moved to adopt the strategy to undertake a negotiated sale of the bonds and schedule for that sale. Killen seconded and the motion carried. The Treasurer's financial report for the month ending April 30 was noted. No action was required or taken. The Treasurer noted the status of the Audit proposals. By consensus, the Council recessed from 9:25 to 9:35 p.m. VIII. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES REQUIRING ACTION; A. GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE, MAY 11, 1994: The Council noted no action items and filed the minutes. B. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, MAY 17, 1994: The Commission recommended approval of an easement vacation request within the Payette Lakes Commercial Center. The Council discussed the question of retail uses in the Industrial zone. After discussion, Eckhardt moved to direct staff to prepare a code change to permit retail activities in the Industrial zone. Killen seconded and the motion carried. On the question of the vacation of the easement and approval of a replat of lots, Killen moved to adopt the Commission's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as those of the City Council and to approve the request subject to the conditions imposed by the Commission. Martens seconded and the motion carried. The Council then discussed the review by both commissions of building permits in the Scenic Route. It was noted that there were no standards to guide these reviews and the process was at this time perfunctory. Eckhardt then moved to direct the City and Impact Commissions to implement the provisions of MCC 3-16-030 (B) 2, by adopting standards for these reviews. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously. C. IMPACT AREA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, MAY 11, 1994: The Council noted no action items and took none. D. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY AND IMPACT AREA COMMISSION, MAY 10, 1994: The Council noted no action items and took none. The Council set aside consideration of the Sunburst Condominium until later in the agenda. IX. ADDITIONAL ITEMS: A. AMENDMENT OF WATER PERMIT TO CHANGE DIVERSION OF THE GOLF DRIVING RANGE WELL: An application to divert the water from this well to the SMR ponds was presented. After discussion, Killen moved to approve the application and authorize the Mayor to sign. B. DEDICATION OF CERTAIN WATER AND SEWER LINES, USFS: A letter from David Alexander, Payette Forest dedicated a water line from Deinhard to the USFS building along Mission St. and Sewer lines from the USFS building through Riverside Subdivision and the Heacock/Madsen property to the City for perpetual maintenance and operation. Colton moved to accept the dedication, Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. Martens abstained from the discussion and voting on the matter. X. OLD BUSINESS: A. 1992-1993 AUDIT REPORT: The Audit report was presented at the May 12 meeting. Colton moved to accept the audit report. Killen seconded and the motion carried. B. MILL PARK VILLAGE, ESCROW AGREEMENT: Killen moved to approve the escrow agreement to provide surety for provision of public services within the development. Martens seconded and the motion carried. C. ORDINANCE 662, SECOND READING, RELATED TO DISCHARGING OF PELLET AND BB GUNS AND SHOOTING BOWS AND ARROWS WITHIN THE CITY: Eckhardt moved to suspend the rule requiring the ordinance be read in full, allowing reading by title only. Killen seconded. On a roll call vote, Eckhardt, Killen, Martens, Colton and Arp voted Aye. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the rule suspended. The City Attorney read Ordinance 662 by title. The Ordinance was then directed to the next regular agenda for its third reading. D. RESOLUTION 4-94, REVISED: The Resolution has been approved by Bond Counsel. After discussion, Killen moved to adopt revised Resolution 4-94. Colton seconded and the motion carried. E. CITY MANAGER CONTRACT: Council reviewed the document to date, directed deletion of the moving expense section and directed that an arbitration clause be included. They did not adopt the agreement but with these changes noted that this would be the framework agreement which they would be prepared to sign. F. AIC ANNUAL MEETING DELEGATES: After discussion, Eckhardt moved to appoint Marilyn Arp as the voting delegate to the AIC Annual Meeting and Dean Martens as the alternate. Killen seconded and the motion carried. XI. NEW BUSINESS: A. RESOLUTION 15-94, ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICS: Killen moved to accept the grant award and authorize the Mayor to sign. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Martens then moved to adopt Resolution 15-94. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously. B. NOTICE OF CLAIM, AMERICAN LEGION POST 119: Killen moved to confirm the Clerk's referral of the matter to the insurance carrier and city attorney and acknowledge receipt of the claim. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. C. AGENCY AGREEMENT, PIONEER AVIATION: The extension of the airport services agreement was recommended by the Airport Committee. Colton moved to approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign. Martens seconded and the motion carried. D. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY; The Police Chief recommended disposal of a surplus generator secured through drug prosecution activities. Martens moved to declare the generator surplus to the city's needs and authorize sale by sealed bids and direct the Clerk to advertise this sale. Killen seconded and the motion carried. E. AWARD OF BIDS, DUST OIL FOR CITY STREETS: Staff reviewed the bids received and recommended award of a bid to Lyman Dust Control of Coeur d'Alene. Martens moved to award a contract to Lyman Dust Control for dust oiling city streets in 1994 with the amendments proposed by the Public Works Director to remain within budget. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Council suggested that the Public Works Director contact the County Road Supervisor to advise that no asphalt work is anticipated on city streets. XII. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Council acknowledged receipt of the following correspondence and information: Letter to W.R. Pitman, IDOL reporting action on the Manchester dock; Letter to A1 Miller, American Legion Post 119; McCall Urban Renewal Agency minutes of May 18, 1994; Letter to JUB Engineering regarding NPDES permit; Action Update as of May 20, 1994; AIC City Report, No. 94-4; Letter to W.R. Pitman, requesting extended comment period for May Hardware dock expansion; Notice of Application for dock, Mill Park Village HOA, M-Resorts; Letter from Toothman-Orton Engineering regarding Riverside Park grading; Letter to Jake Howard, IDPR, regarding dedication of Hoyle property; Letter to Bill Petzak, IDOL, regarding issuance of Reed Gillespie dock permitting process. XIII. OTHER BUSINESS: A. PARK CONCESSION, MCBRIDE: The City reviewed the City Manager's negotiations with Mr. McBride and discussed those provisions. After discussion, Martens moved to reject the proposal for having concessions in the city parks. Killen seconded and the motion carried. Later Mr. McBride asked to further discuss this matter. No motion to reconsider the prior action was made and the matter was concluded. B. PERSONNEL MANUAL AND POLICIES: The Treasurer discussed further changes to the policy amendments presented at the prior meeting. After discussion, Martens moved to direct the Treasurer to prepare the manual for adoption except for the "on-call compensation policy". Killen seconded and the motion carried. C. SUNBURST OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS: The Council reviewed the file. The City Planning Commission had recommended approval of the final plat. Killen moved to approve the final plat, subject to staff review of the conditions imposed by the Commission at the preliminary plat approval and assurance that the conditions are met in the final plat. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. XIV. ADJOURNMENT: At 11:31 p.m. on May 26, 1994, the same date the meeting convened, without further business, Colton moved to adjourn. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Clerk