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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1995 05/25MINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, May 25, 1995 Call to Order and Roll Call 1. The meeting was called to order by Council Member Eckhardt at 7:00 PM. 2. Messrs. Colton, Eckhardt and Mrs. Arp answered the roll call. Mr. Eckhardt declared that a quorum was present. City Manager Gary Shimun, City Attorney Ted Burton and City Clerk Treasurer Jim Henderson were also present. Minutes of Previous Meetings 3. Minutes of May 8, 1995. Mrs. Arp moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 4. Minutes of May 8, 1995-Public Hearing. Mr. Colton moved to approve the minutes. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 5. Minutes of May 11, 1995. Mrs. Arp moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Payment of Claims 6. Voucher Report dated May 19, 1995. Mrs. Arp moved to approve the claims listed on the voucher report. Mr. Colton seconded and after discussion, the motion carried unanimously. 7. Payroll Register dated May 12, 1995. Mr. Colton moved to approve the payroll of May 12, 1995. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Public Comment The following were heard: 8. Joanne Catlain appeared to discuss the proposed extension of Flynn Lane and the city's action to obtain a parcel on Pilgrim Cove Road route the extension directly to Pilgrim Cove Road as opposed to the original route to Strawberry Lane. She stated that she represented several property owners who object to the alignment straight to Pilgrim Cove Road 9. Kevin Donahue appeared to discuss a paddleboat rental and park concession agreement. Mr. Shimun gave a report. Mr. Burton gave a report and noted a number of suggested changes to the agreement. After discussion, Mrs. Arp moved to approve the agreement subject to the issues pointed out by Mr. Burton and authorize the mayor to sign. Mr. Eckhardt seconded At a roll call vote, Mrs. Arp and Messrs. Eckhardt and Colton voted "aye." 10. Steve Milleman representing M. Resorts Ltd. appeared and requested that the council act on the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations respecting a variance and change to Scenic Highway District. Mr. Shimun gave a report. After further discussion, Mrs. Arp moved to adopt the Findings and Conclusions and the recommendation of the commission and to approve the requested variance and change. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, McCall City Council May 25, 1995 Page 2 11. Charles Denham appeared and asked for consideration of the City Manager's appointment of him as City Grounds Superintendent. Mr. Shimun gave a report and nominated Mr. Denham for the new position of City Grounds Superintendent at a beginning rate of $15.865 per hour. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to approve the recommendation of the City Manager. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 12. Rich Kinder of Toothman-Orton appeared with a recommendation to eliminate certain elements from the water project and have the irrigation designer to design an irrigation system that will accommodate both the existing 18-hole golf course and the new 9-hole course, Council directed staff to report back with specific costs, etc. 13. Bob Furman of Toothman-Orton gave a report on the bid opening for LID #5 East Highway 55 water and sewer project. He reported on a number of changes to the project since its presentation. Council directed staff to notify property owners of changes. Mayor Martens arrived at 8:00 PM and presided at the remainder of the meeting. 14. Jim Fronk of Toothman-Orton reported on the schedule for installing raw water lines along Wooley Street. He recommended accelerating the schedule so as to have the installation completed prior to paving Wooley Street in June or July. Staff was directed to negotiate with the contractor (MASCO) to accomplish this. 15. Rich Kinder of Toothman Orton Engineering appeared with a notice to proceed on the remaining water line schedules in the MASCO contract. The council discussed the Pine-Wooley Connector route and the Alternate Schedule A routing of the 16" Raw Water lines. After much discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to issue the notice to proceed on Alternate Schedule A, Schedules B and E of the MASCO contract. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckhardt then moved to approve Change Order No. 3 of Schedule A to proceed with that schedule. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 16. Rich Kinder of Toothman Orton Engineering then brought up the matter of the Pump Station Contract (Schedule of F) of the Water Project. Mr. Kinder recommended award of the contract to Ross Enterprises. Mr. Martens so moved. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 17. Mr. Shimun presented an agreement for professional services with Toothman Orton Engineering for the Spruce Street water line. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to approve the agreement. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Board, Committee and Commission Minutes Requiring Action 18. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of May 15, 1995: a. Recreation Center Vision -Steven Rodriquez. The council noted the action of the committee and took no action. Mr. Killen arrived at 9:50 PM. b. Ordinance 680 permitting the consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in City Parks. Mr. Burton gave a report. After discussion, council directed staff to amend the proposal to extend the permission to all parks when open and to remove the prohibition on gallon containers. After further discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to suspend the rules requiring reading in full and allow Minutes, McCall City Council May 25, 1995 Page 3 the ordinance to be read by title. Mr. Martens seconded. At a roll call vote, Messrs. Eckhardt, Martens, Colton, Killen and Mrs. Arp voted "aye." Mr. Burton then read the ordinance by title and the matter was ordered to the next agenda. c. Personal Watercraft Signage in City Parks. After discussion Mr. Colton moved to approve the committee recommendation to approve signage permitting two hour beaching of watercraft in the area north of the Legacy Park dock and two hour beaching of non -motorized watercraft in the area west of the Rotary Park swim area for a trial period of one year. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. d. Appoint of Ralph Hass to Recreation Subcommittee. Mr. Martens moved to convene as a Committee of the Whole Council. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried. Mr. Colton moved to direct the mayor to nominate Mr. Hass to the Recreation Subcommittee. Mr, Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Martens then nominated Ralph Hass to the Recreation Subcommittee. Mr. Killen moved to approve the nomination. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 19. City of McCall Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of May 16, 1995: a. Malcolm Scott -Variance of 35 foot flanking street set -back Payette Lakes Commercial Center. Mr. Shimun gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to adopt the Findings and Conclusions of the Planning and Zoning Commission and to ratify the commission's denial of the variance. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously. b. Ed Elliot, Change to Scenic Highway District. Mr. Shimun gave a report. Mrs. Arp moved to adopt the Findings and Conclusions of the Commission and approve the request. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. c. Gary Swain Zoning Map Amendment Request. Mr. Burton noted that this item should be regard as information only since such an action requires a public hearing before the City Council. Old Business 20. Ordinance 670 (Revision) Relating to Zoning. It was noted that this ordinance had already been read twice but was not ready for third reading and adoption. The matter was ordered to the next agenda. New Business 21. The council acknowledged receipt of a claim for damage from Ed Lantz. 22. Mr. Shimun presented a request for vacation from July 17 through July 21. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved authorize the mayor to approve the request. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 23. Mr. Shimun presented a letter from the Sewage Sisters suggesting a biocoil pilot plant be installed in McCall. Mr. Shimun then reported that at a later meeting the "Sewage Sisters" had agreed that the suggestion was not feasible at this time. 24. Mr. Eckhardt introduced resolution No. 13-95 adopting a grant agreement for Airport Project No. 3-16-0023-05. Mr. Eckhardt moved to adopt the resolution which he then read in full. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, McCall City Council May 25, 1995 Page 4 25. Extension of Residence at 1203 Roosevelt. Mr. Shimun reported that Ms. Lynn Wisehart had requested to remain at 1203 Roosevelt for an additional 30 days as provided in the purchase agreement. The council, by consensus, agreed to the extension. 26. Capital Improvement Fees -Dave Byars. Mr. Martens moved to approve water and sewer connection charges of $2,634.82. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 27. Mr. Eckhardt moved to acknowledge and congratulate Officer Lance Rogers for his qualification for Peace Officers Standards and Training Basic Certificate and Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent John Lewinski and Public Works Director Bill Keating for qualifying for Land Application of Wastewater Certificate. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Consent Calendar The council acknowledged receipt of the following: 28, Idaho Liquor Catering Permit -Si Bueno, Inc. 29. State Insurance Fund Report of Claims 30. Letter from Mr. Burton to John Wyman of Certified Buildings and Supply, Inc. Re: Golf Cart Storage. 31. Revised GANTT Chart for Budget. 32. Letter from Allan Brock to Mr. Burton, Re: Maki Project, 33. Letter for Mr. Burton, to Department of Water Resources Re: City of McCall Water Rights -Maki Alternative —Proposed Wastewater Disposition. 34. Letter from Joy Palmer of DEQ to City of McCall re: Cascade Water Quality Coordinating Council. 35. Fax from Senator Kempthorne's Office to Mr. Shimun Re: Wastewater Reclamation and Re -use. 36. Letter from Mr. Rick Mallory of J.U.B. to Franklin and Florence Daily Re: McCall Land Application Project. 37. Letter from Mr. Elwin Grout of Transportation Advisory Committee to Participants in Regional Public Transportation Meetings, Re: Regional Public Transportation Plan Comments. 38. Message from the Heartland Newsletter, May 1995. 39. Transcript of Grades from Rutgers State University —Charles Denham. 40. Letter from Mr. McMaster of MASCO, Inc. to Mr. Rich Kinder, Re: 16" Water Line on Wooley Avenue. 41. Area of City Impact Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of May 9, 1995. 42. Area of City Impact Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of May 10, 1995. 43. City of McCall Tranportation Advisory Committee Minutes dated May 18, 1995. 44. Valley County Communications Center Committee Meeting Minutes of May 11, 1995. 45. Action Update dated May 19, 1995. Staff Reports 46. City Manager: a. The council noted a written report. b. Mr. Shimun reported on a meeting with Mr. Manchester about possible use of wastewater on a proposed golf course on the Manchester property at Highway 55 and Boydstun. Minutes, McCall City Council May 25, 1995 Page 5 47. City Attorney. a. The council noted a written report. b. Mr. Burton presented resolution 12-95 setting the permit fee for placing a manufactured home at $150, c. Requested 32 hours of vacation during the period May 30 through June 2, 1995. Mr. Killen moved to approve the request. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. d. Reported Judge Carey's decision on the motion for summary judgment re: the Kahlman Case. He noted that the platted streets were vacated and had reverted to ownership of the railroad. Judge Carey further noted that the City would probably prevail in the matter of actual use streets but that the matter should be set for trial. 48. City Clerk/Treasurer: a. Reported on the progress of the budget preparation schedule. b. Reported on the discussion with Lee Heinrich, Valley County Clerk re: Court Clerk staffing of new County Facility. Mayor and Council Comments and Reports 49. Mr. Eckhardt: a. Noted grading for boat trailer parking where the ice rink was last winter. Expressed concern in the amount of work expended to level the area for the ice rink. b. Asked about dumpster screening. Mr. Shimun presented a report of about 25 dumpsters that had been identified for enforcement action. 50. Mr. Killen: Noted that he had received calls regarding the proposed affordable housing project on state land east of Floyd Street. 51. Mr. Colton: Requested the states of the property exchange between the City and the school district near Stibnite Street. Mr. Shimun reported the he had reviewed the previous work but did not have enough information respecting prices, etc. After discussion, Mr. Shimun was instructed to present a proposal to the effect that the land would be conveyed to the district for the amount owing on the contract for the railroad right of way property. 52. Mrs. Arp: a. Asked for information regarding painting crosswalks. Mr. Shimun informed her that it was scheduled to be done the following week. b. Noted that the second June meeting would take place during the Association of Idaho Cities Conference. After discussion, the council by consensus agreed to move that meeting to June 29th. 53. Mr. Martens: Noted that Mr. Burton's Performance Evaluation and the Long Range Planning Meeting would normally be scheduled for June 12. The council, by consensus agreed to that meeting. Minutes, McCall City Council May 25, 1995 Page 6 Adjournment 54. There being no further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 12:15 AM. All EST: Mayor ALL