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McCall City Council
Thursday, January 12, 1995
Call to Order and Roll Call
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Martens.
2. Mrs. Arp and Messrs. Eckhardt, Killen, Colton, and Martens answered the roll call. Staff
members present were City Manager Gary Shimun and Deputy City Clerk Darlene Everhart.
Minutes of Previous Meetings
3. Minutes of December 22, 1994. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the minutes of December 22,
1994. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried.
4. Minutes of January 9, 1995. Mrs. Arp moved to approve the minutes of January 9, 1995. Mr.
Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
Payment of Claims
5. Payroll Register dated January 3, 1995. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the payroll for January
3, 1995. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried.
6. Payroll Register dated December 27, 1994. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the payroll for
December 27, 1994. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried.
7. Vendor Report dated January 6, 1995. After discussion, Mrs. Arp moved to approve the claims
dated January 6, 1995. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
Public Comment
8. Certificates of Achievement. The mayor ordered that the award of certificates of achievement to
Carla Donica and Michael Allen be moved forward on the agenda. Mayor Martens then
presented Certificates of Achievement and 5-Year Service Pins to Lt Carla Donica and Sgt
Michael Allen recognizing their five years of service to the McCall Police Department.
9. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda. Jean Odmark appeared and requested assistance
of the council in reducing noise from the Yacht Club. She had filed a complaint and the matter
was in mediation. The council noted that while the matter was being dealt with in the courts it
could do nothing until the a ruling had been made.
Board, Committee and Commission Minutes Requiring Action
10. Joint City & Impact Area Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes dated December 14, 1994.
The council noted that this matter had been dealt with at the previous meeting.
11. Golf Course Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Dated January 4, 1995.
a. Humanitarian Sports Hall of Fame Tournament. After discussion Mr. Eckhardt moved
to table the matter until the logistics are covered. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried.
b. Idaho State Cross Country Championships. After discussion Mr. Colton moved to
approve the committee's recommendation to host the Idaho State Cross Country Championships.
Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
12. McCall Airport Advisory Committee Minutes Dated January 4, 1995. After discussion Mr.
Eckhardt moved to approve the committee's recommendation to appoint Gordon Colburn to fill
the unexpired term of John Wolfe. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried. Mr. Killen
suggested thanking all applicants and perhaps using them in the future.
Old Business
13. Schedule of Fees. The council reviewed a schedule of various fees charged by the city. They
discussed the matter of septage dumping fees and concern about indiscriminate dumping. Staff
was instructed to report back on repealing and reviewing fees that have not been changed in five
or more years.
14. Report of Bids Received -Electronic Imaging System. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to
accept the bid of $19,475.00 from Mountain States Microfilm subject the City Clerk's report that
the bid was responsive. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried.
15. Memo Circle -Rio Vista LID. Jim Fronk and Bob Furman of Toothman Orton Engineering made
a presentation. They analyzed the plans previously drawn by J.U.B. Engineering, prepared an
alternative master plan and a detailed look at Memo Circle. The 1983 J.U.B. Plan called for an
sewer main along the river, would require numerous easements, a maintenance road and would
require a year or more to get the necessary permits if permits could be obtained at all. The matter
was temporarily tabled until after the public hearing.
Public Hearing
16. Zone Change/Rogers Trust - Noticed for 8:00 PM. Mayor Martens noted that the time had
arrived for a public hearing on the request of Rogers Family Trust to change the zoning of a
certain parcel from R-10 to C. Mr. Shimun gave a staff report. Ms. Eloris Chisolm spoke on
behalf of the applicant. No one else wished to be heard. The mayor closed the matter to public
comment and returned it to the council tables. Mr. Killen moved to take a five minute recess so
that he could study the map in the P&Z Clerk's office. Mr. Eckhardt seconded. The council
recessed at 8:10 PM and reconvened at 8:17 PM. Mr. Killen moved to approve the
recommendation of the Area of City Impact Planning and Zoning Commission's
recommendation to approve the zone change, recognizing that the County Commissioners'
concurrence may be necessary. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
17. Memo Circle - Rio Vista LID (Continued). This matter was returned to the floor. Bob Furman
describe the Memo Circle project in detail, noting that extensive amounts of fill would be
required to bring the street to city standards. Mr. Furman then asked for council direction on
how to proceed. After further discussion Mr. Killen moved to direct staff to notify the Memo
Circle property owners of the engineers' findings and recommendations and to direct the
engineers to develop the costs for sewer, water and streets for Chula Drive, Cammy Drive and the
relevant portion of Rio Vista Boulevard. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried.
18. Summer Projects Report. Jim Fronk of Toothman Orton Engineering reported on the projects
scheduled by the city for next summer. He also included projects planned by other local
government agencies and utility companies. The council noted that a lot of publicity would be
needed to keep the public informed.
19. Deinhard Lane Altemative. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to direct staff to request ITD to
narrow the scope of the project so as not to trigger Davis -Bacon and other grant obligations on
the acquisition of right of way and construction of roads, but rather to restrict the grant to bridge
construction only. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried.
20. Spring Mountain Ranch Payment Request. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve the
request for reimbursement of improvements anticipated by the Minimum Project completed by
SMR Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
21. Letter from David Simmonds to Mr. Shimun Re: Recommended Actions Regarding McCall's
Municipal Watershed. After discussion, the council by consensus referred the matter to both
planning and zoning commissions for recommendations.
Consent Calendar
The council acknowledged receipt of the following:
22. Letter from Planning and Zoning Clerk to Richard and Shelley Platt Re: Building Permit
Application for Sign.
23. Letter from Mr. Henderson to Mr. Olin Heikkola Re: Increase on Utility Bill
24. Letter from Mr. Henderson to Mr. Bergstrom re: Annual Receipts and Expenditures for Golf
Course Capital Improvements
25. Letter from Bob Hildeman to Mr. Henderson Re: McCall Water Revenue Bonds Series 1995
26. Letter from Park City Police Department to Mr. Burton re: Alcohol in City Parks
27. Notice of Loss/Accident Report Re: Burst Water Pipe in Police Department
28. City Calendars for January and February
29. Letter from Mr. Burton to Idaho Transportation Department re: Parade During Winter Carnival
30. Valley County Election Calendar for 1995
31. Letter from Mr. Burton to Mr. Teppola of Spring Mountain Ranch re: Further Bonding, SMR
Phase 1
32. McCall Urban Redevelopment Agency Minutes, dated January 6, 1995.
33. Letter from Department of Health and Welfare to Mayor re: State Grant-SRF Loan and
Supplemental Grant Funding -City of McCall
34. Letter from DEQ to Mr. Shimun re: Grant Increase -Project #202-2-000-1
35. Letter from DEQ to Mayor re: State Grant #202-2-000-1
36. Memo from Mr. Shimun to Chief Parker re: Use of Snowmobiles
37. Certificate of Achievement - Michael Allen
38. Letters of Appreciation-Sgt. Chris Yensen, Lt. Carla Donica, Fire Chief Dale Points
39. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Mr. Gibbons of M-Resorts Inc., Re Damage to Ruby and Davis Streets
40. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Respondents of "Taxpayers' Comments Solicitation" in Newspaper.
41. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Mr. Hancock and Ms. Wells re: City Codes and Costs for Water
Project for Proposed Condominium Construction
42. City of McCall Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes dated January 3, 1995.
43. Letter from Association of Idaho Cities to Idaho Power Co. Re: Franchise Fees on Electrical
Utilities.
44. Action update dated January 4, 1995.
Staff Reports
45. City Manager
a. The council noted a written report and the planning and zoning activity report.
b. Mr. Shimun reported that he would be attending a meeting of the Idaho Transportation
Department Region 3 Engineers regarding the Highway 55 bypass through Judd DeBoer's
property.
46. City Attorney - The council noted the attorney's annual activity report
47. City Clerk/Treasurer
a. The council noted a report on the effect of various configurations of local option taxes
on property taxes in several scenarios.
b. The council noted a report on estimated costs of collection of local option taxes.
After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to thank staff and the public for their input over the past
three months, that the benefits of local option taxes did not outweigh the detriments and to not
put the matter to the voters. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
c. Adjustment of Utility Bill -Robert Neugebauer. Mr. Henderson gave a staff report. After
discussion Mrs. Arp moved to deny the adjustment. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion
carried.
d. The council noted the Treasurer's Financial Report for the Three Months Ended
December 31, 1994. The council requested departmental budget information as well.
e. Mr. Henderson reported on his attendance at a seminar on Facilities Compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
48. Pubic Works Director. The council noted a written report.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
49. Mr. Killen. Requested that departments monitor costs for Winter Carnival and to keep track of
requests for service received.
50. Mr. Colton. Had no report.
51. Mrs. Arp. Asked about screening the Yacht Club dumpster. Was informed that a temporary
screen had been installed.
52. Mr. Eckhardt. Reported that the owner of the Third Street Plaza was dumping snow in
Community Park. Mr. Shimun was instructed to contact the owner to remove the snow and to
refrain from dumping it there in the future.
53. Mr. Martens. Asked about the proposed Jasper Subdivision LID. Was informed that it was in
the hands of the engineers to be recast as a fully funded LID.
Additional Items
54. Ted Whiteman appeared and reported that he had attended the meeting of the Valley County
Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the proposed Maki Alternative for land application
of Wastewater Treatment Plant effluent. He further reported that the Commission had overruled
the recommendations of the County Prosecutor and the County Engineer and declared that the
proposal was an agricultural use.
55. Mr. Shimun presented two different appraisal forms to be used in the City Manager and City
Attorney's performance appraisals.
Adjournment
56. Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion
carried. The council adjourned at 11:30 PM.
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