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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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