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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, April 13, 1995
Call to Order and Roll Call
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Martens.
2. Mrs. Arp, Messrs. Colton, Martens, Killen and Eckhardt answered the roll call. The mayor declared that
a quorum was present. Staff members present were City Manager Gary Shimun, City Attorney Ted
Burton and City Clerk Treasurer Jim Henderson.
Minutes of Previous Meetings
3. Minutes of March 23, 1995. Mr. Colton moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Eckhardt
seconded and the motion carried.
4. Minutes of April 10, 1995. Mrs. Arp moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Killen seconded
and the motion carried.
Payment of Claims
5. Payroll Report dated March 27, 1995. Mr. Killen moved to approve the payroll. Mr. Martens seconded
and the motion carried.
6. Voucher Report dated April 10, 1995. After discussion, Mr. Martens moved to approve the claims listed
on the voucher report dated April 10, 1995. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
Public Comment
The mayor called for public comment:
7. Mr. Bob Neugebauer appeared and requested that the Chamber of Commerce request for the use of city
docks be brought forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to
refer the matter to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
8. Ms. Mary Clemmer appeared and requested that the matter of her contract renewal be considered next.
The mayor so ordered. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to renew the contract for the 1995 season with
the same terms and conditions as the 1994 contract. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
9. Mr. Ann Stone representing the PTA appeared and requested that her request for a Street Banner
advertising Teacher Appreciation Week be considered. The mayor so ordered. After discussion, Ms.
Stone was referred to the Chamber of Commerce to coordinate the erection of the banner.
10. Mr. Francis Wallace appeared to discuss the permit fees for the Juvenile Detention Facility. Mr. Killen
noted that a waiver was probably not appropriate but rather a barter of trading services for services would.
11. Mr. Steve Wenchell, project manager for the Valley County Detention Facility Project presented an
overview of the construction plan. He noted that ground breaking would take place the first week in May
and occupancy was set for the middle of October.
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12. Helen Eimers representing the Chamber of Commerce asked to have the fireworks permit for July 4th
considered next. The mayor so ordered. After discussion, she was referred to Fire Chief Dale Points for
approval.
13. Joel Droulard, representing Timberlost V1, Fairway Ridge Phase appeared and asked that consideration of
final plat approval be considered next. The mayor so ordered. Mr. Shimun reported on the
recommendations of the Transportation committee. After discussion, staff was instructed to return the
matter with a completed subdivision agreement and a right-of-way dedication.
14. Kay Allphin, representing Ron Paulsen asked to have the matter of Mr. Paulsen's request for Change to
the Scenic Highway District moved forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. Mr. Shimun gave a
staff report. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to adopt the findings and conclusions of the Area of City
Impact Planning and Zoning Commission as those of the council and to accept the recommendations of
the commission and approve the request. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
14. Paul Sheridan, of K-2 Construction, representing Ray Patel appeared to discuss landscaping of the Best
Western addition. After discussion, the council noted that the recommendation of approval was subject to
the acceptance of the landscaping plan by the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Martens
moved to remand the matter to the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and
the motion carried.
15. Sue Davidson appeared and requested that the council consider her request for relief of health insurance
costs next. The mayor so ordered. Mr. Henderson presented a report. After discussion, Mrs. Arp moved
to make the effective date of the self-insurance policy November 1, 1994. Mr. Killen seconded. Mrs. Arp
then moved to commit up to $3,000 to be applied to employee "out-of-pocket" expenses on an allocable
basis, for care received during the months of November and December 1994 only. Mr. Killen seconded
and the motion carried. Mr. Killen then moved to table the proposal for a sick leave bank until employee
input was received. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried.
16. Bruce Drake appeared and asked that the council consider his request for the use of recreational land for a
go-cart track. After discussion, Mr. Drake was asked to present his request to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee.
17. Jim Fronk of Toothman Orton Engineering appeared regarding an Agreement for Professional Services.
Mr. Burton made a report. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve the agreement. Mr. Martens
seconded and the motion carried.
Board, Committee and Commission Minutes Requiring Action
18. City Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of April 4, 1995:
a. PUD, Kendall Nunley. The council noted an appeal to the commission's decision and request to
stay action on the appeal. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to stay action on the appeal for 120 days
conditioned on the filing of an application for rezone by April 28, 1995 and that the applicant voluntarily
waive his rights to a hearing on his appeal within 45 days.
b. Replat-Spring Mountain Ranch. Mr. Burton gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Eckhardt
moved to adopt the findings and conclusions of the commission as those of the City Council and to
approve the final plat. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried.
c. Roland Hamell-Administrative Appeal. Mr. Burton gave a report. Mr. Shimun gave a report.
After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve the recommendations of the commission as amended. Mr.
Colton seconded and the motion carried with Mr. Martens abstaining.
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19. Airport Advisory Committee minutes of April 5, 1995.
a. Landing Fees. Mr. Henderson noted that the elimination of landing fees would eliminate the
Forest Service Operating Agreement and the Airport would lose a significant amount of revenue. After
discussion, council directed staff to gather information as to what is done at other airports and report back.
b. AWOS Upgrade. Mr. Shimun reported the proposal to reduce the jet ramp paving and substitute
and upgrade to the Automated Weather Observation System as a part of the grant -funded Airport
Improvement Project. Mr. Colton moved to approve the upgrade. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion
carried.
20. Parks and Recreation Committee minutes of March 20, 1995.
a. RFP Park Maintenance. The council noted that Park Maintenance would be accomplished by the
Golf Course Superintendent and crew.
b. Requirement for Bike Shoulders. The council noted that this was a Planning and Zoning Matter
requiring amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance. The council took no action.
Old Business
21. State of Idaho Timber Protective Association Deed. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to accept the
deed. Mr. Colton seconded. At a roll call vote, Messrs. Killen, Colton, Eckhardt, Martens and Mrs. Arp
voted "aye".
22. City Attorney Evaluation Form. After discussion, the matter was moved to the May 8, 1995 agenda.
23. Resolution 8-95, Amending the Personnel Policy. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to adopt Resolution
8-95, Section 1 as applicable and Section 2. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried.
24. Fee Revisions. Mr. Henderson gave a report. After discussion, staff was instructed to prepare the
necessary ordinances and resolutions to set the recommended fees.
New Business
25. Resolution 9-95 adopting a purchasing policy. Mr. Martens requested a correction. Mrs. Arp requested a
correction. After discussion Mr. Martens moved to adopt Resolution 9-95 as corrected. Mr. Killen
seconded and the motion carried.
26. Resolution 7-95 adopting a budget policy. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to adopt Resolution 7-95.
Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
27. Notice of Claims - Jack Pickle and Brad Gauss. The council acknowledged receipt of these claims.
28. Letter from Mr. Russell E. Manwaring, Coordinator, Resource Conservation and Development Council.
The council noted the letter but took no action.
29. Spring Clean -Up Week . Staff was directed to contact Mr. Jim Staup who organized last year's clean up
week.
30. Sewer Capitalization Fees for New Forest Service Building. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to
approve the total fees of $8,893.63. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
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Consent Calendar
The Council Acknowledged receipt of the following:
31. Revenue/Expenditure Report
32. Message from the Heartland, April 1995
33. Letter from J.U.B. Engineers to Division of Environmental Quality re: McCall Land Application, Phase 1
34. Letter from Darnell McKinney of Idaho Housing Agency to Mayor Martens, Re: Valley One Apartments
Project
35. Letter from Mr. Mittleider of Idaho Housing Agency to Mayor Martens, Re: Brochure Describing Various
Housing Activities
36. Letter from Senator Dirk Kempthorne to Mayor Martens Re: S.1 the "Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995"
37. Letter from Rick Mallory of J.U.B. Engineers to Mr. Shimun Re: McCall Land Application Project
38. Proposed Conference Schedule for the 48th Annual Conference of the Association of Idaho Cities
39. Letter from Mr. Marchus of D.E.Q. to Mr. Shimun Re: McCall Water Treatment Plant Project Plans and
Specifications
40. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Mr. West of Falcon Communications Re: Rates and Service
41. Letter from Mr. Smith of Idaho Transportation Board to Mr. Shimun Re: Highway 55 Bypass
42. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Mr. Smith of Idaho Transportation Board Re: Highway 55 Bypass
43. R.C. & D. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes dated March 15, 1995
44. Letter from Governor Andrus to Mr. Shimun Re: Cascade Reservoir Contamination
45. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Governor Andrus Re: Cascade Reservoir Contamination
46. Oversight Committee of Payette Lake and City of McCall Pathways Project Meeting Minutes dated March
10, 1995
47. McCall Chamber of Commerce Newsletter, March 1995
48. Correspondence between Mr. Shimun and Mr. Millemann Re: Old Town Market
49. Letter from Mr. McCammon of 1CRMP to Mr. Minor, Re: Claim Filed
50. Letter from Ms. Palmer of D.E.Q. to Cascade High School Students re: Biocoils Technology for Upgrade
of McCall's Wastewater Treatment Facility
51. Urban Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes dated March 22, 1995
52. Downtown Planning Subcommittee Meeting Minutes dated March 14, 1995
53. Letter from Mr. Kinder of Toothman-Orton Engineering to Mr. Himes of White -Leasure Development Re:
Market Place Shopping Center 8-inch Waterline
54. Letter from Mr. Bauer of D.E.Q. to Mr. Vickers of J. U .B. Re: Idaho Land Application Permit Application
55. City of McCall Newsletter, March 1995
56. Memorandum on Post -Trial Motions -Clark Case
57. Letter from Mr. Henderson to Ms. Smelser of West One Bank, Re: Financing of Equipment
58. Letter from Mr. Henderson to Mr. & Mrs. Olson Re: LID#4 and Connection Fees
59. City of McCall Calendars for May and June 1995
60. Action Update dated April 6, 1995
Staff Reports
61. City Manager. The council noted a written report. Mr. Shimun reported on a meeting with DEQ re:
Water Project where DEQ noted the WTP bid overage. The council noted that there is a perception that the City is
and has been violating its discharge permit and directed Mr. Shimun to write a Letter to the Editor
62. City Attorney. The council noted a written report. Mr. Burton reported on the Memorandum on Post -
Trial Motions in the Clark Case
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63. City Clerk -Treasurer. A financial report for publication was presented. After discussion, Mr. Colton
moved to approve the report for publication. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried.
64. Public Works Director. The council noted a written report.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
65. Mr. Killen - Asked about the Reed Gillespie Claim. Mr. Burton reported that Mr. Gillespie was filing
apparently because the sewer work last summer exceeded the easement granted to the city.
66. Mr. Colton - Asked about the street sweeper. Mr. Shimun reported that the sweeper was operating and
sweeping streets in preparation for marking.
67. Mrs. Arp - Suggested a noon time meeting to consider direction to the Urban Renewal Board.
68. Mr. Eckhardt - Inquired if a settlement was possible in the Kalman Case. Mr. Burton reported that
previous attempts to discuss settlements had not been encouraging.
69. Mr. Martens - Asked about the number of pre -season Golf Passes sold. Mr. Henderson did not have the
exact number available but would report back.
Adjournment
70. There being no further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion
carried. The council adjourned at 12:40 AM, April 14, 1995.
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