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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, June 8, 1995
Call to Order and Roll Call
1. The meeting was called to order by Council President Killen at 7:00 PM.
2. Mrs. Arp and Messrs. Killen, Colton and Eckhardt answered to roll call. Staff members present
were City Attorney Ted Burton and City Clerk -Treasurer Jim Henderson.
Minutes of Previous Meetings
3. Mrs. Arp moved to approve the minutes of May 24, 1995. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
4. Mr. Colton moved to approve the minutes of May 25, 1995. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
Payment of Claims
5. After discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the claims listed on the voucher report dated
June 8, 1995. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
6. Mr. Colton moved to approve the payroll of May 25, 1995. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
7. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the payroll of May 23, 1995. Mr. Colton seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
8. Mr. Colton moved to approve the payroll of June 6, 1995. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
Public Comment
Mr. Killen then called for public comment. The following were heard:
9. Joanne Catlett appeared and asked for the council's decision regarding the Flynn Lane
alignment. Staff reported that direction had been given to continue with the original alignment
extending Flynn Lane to the east and then at a right angle to south to intersect with Strawberry
Lane. Ms. Catlett then pointed a sunken manhole and a gravel shoulder on Davis Street as a
result of public and private construction. Engineer Bob Furman responded with construction
schedules and that these problems would be corrected as construction progresses.
10. George Wagner, J-U-B Engineers appeared and recommended that the city forward the facility
plan, including the Environment Impact Document, the records of the public hearings and
actions to mitigate the concerns raised at those hearings to the Division of Environment Quality
with a Finding of No Significant Impact. Mr. Killen reported of a meeting with the J-Ditch
proponents and stated that this action was not inconsistent with the J-Ditch alternative. Mr.
Killen then moved to approve Mr. Wagner's recommendation. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
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11. Andy Laidlaw appeared and asked for help screening the Yacht Club dumpster. He noted that
several locations had been considered by in each case the location blocked the city's access to the
wastewater lift station No. 6. Staff was directed to meet with Mr. Laidlaw to keep working on a
solution.
12. Tony Totorica, Lakeshore Disposal reported that the enclosures were slowing down pickup in the
snow and that some owners, like the post office did not have sufficient space to construct
dumpster enclosures.
13. Rich Kinder of Toothman Orton Engineers presented MASCO Inc Partial Pay Request #1 for
work on the water project and reviewed the progress of the project. After discussion, Mr. Colton
moved to approve Pay Request #1 in the amount of 288,757.01. Mrs. Arp seconded and the
motion carried.
Public Hearing
14. At 8:00 PM, Mr. Killen noted that it was the time and place noticed for a public hearing on an
appeal by London Palladium L.L.C. to the Decision of the McCall Area of City Impact Planning
and Zoning Commission on the matter of a Subdivision Plat Amendment for the Ski Ranch
Subdivision. The appeal was to three conditions imposed by the Planning and Zoning
Commission, namely: (1) Dry water and sewer lines be installed along the length of Hovdey
Road; (2) Hovdey Road be improved to city standards; and (3) Deed restrictions must meet
approval of the Commission's legal council, particularly concerning shared well agreements.
The Impact Commission Chair Julie Eddins reported on the commissions deliberations. No one
appeared to represent the appellant.
Mr. Killen then asked for public testimony. No one wished to be heard. The hearing was closed
to public comment.
After discussion Mr. Eckhardt moved to deny the appeal to all three conditions. Mrs. Arp
seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Staff was directed to notify the appellant in
writing.
Old Business
15. Ordinance 670, relating to Planning and Zoning. After discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to table
Ordinance 670 until June 29, 1995 pending feedback from the County Commissions. Mr. Killen
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
16. Ordinance 680, Relating to Alcohol in City Parks (Second Reading). Mr. Colton moved to
suspend the rules requiring reading in full. Mr. Eckhardt seconded. At a roll call vote, Messrs.
Colton, Eckhardt, Killen and Mrs. Arp voted "aye." Mr. Burton read the ordinance by title.
17. Letter from Mr. Dean Haagenson of Contractors Northwest. The council noted that this was an
offer to extend the period for award of bids for the Water Treatment Plant to July 6, 1995. After
discussion Mr. Killen moved to accept the offer. Mrs. Arp seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr.
Killen, Mrs. Arp, Messrs. Eckhardt and Colton voted "aye."
18. Professional Agreement McCall Bike Trail Project. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to
approve the agreement conditioned on its favorable review by the Payette Lakes Trails Oversight
Committee and to authorize the mayor to sign. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
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New Business
19. Notice of Claim -Toll Station Pizza. Mrs. Arp moved to acknowledge the claim and to approve
the reconunendation of staff that the claim be forwarded to the insurance carrier with a
recommendation to deny the claim due to contributory negligence. Mr. Colton seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
20. Notice of Claim - Stephen L. LaGrone. The council acknowledged receipt of the claim.
21. Notice of Claim - Morgan Masner. The council acknowledge receipt of the claim.
22. Sewer Capital Improvement Fees - Dave Foster Service Station. Mr. Killen moved to approve
the computation of a sewer capital improvement fee of $171.66. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
23. Memo from Senior Center -Remodel of Kitchen and Roof. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to
approve the remodel and to place the roof replacement in the FY 1995-96 Budget. Mr. Eckhardt
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
24. Agreement for Professional Services, Allen Consulting -Sewer Main Extension. Mr. Burton gave
a report to the effect that there were some limited liability clauses that needed work. After
discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the agreement subject to the resolutions of the issues
presented. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried.
25. Letter from James McClure re: Support of Legislation "Endangered Species Act Reform" The
council agreed by consensus that citizens should take their own position on this matter. The
council took no action.
Consent Calendar
The council acknowledged receipt of the following:
26. Certificate of Achievement - Bill Keating
27. Certificate of Achievement - Roger Bates
28. Letter from Mr. Campbell of ICRMP to Mr. Henderson re: Claim for Reed Gillespie
29. Letter from Mr. Henderson to Mr. Barry Teppola of Spring Mountain Ranch Re: LID #3
30. Letter from Ms. Jeanne Troutner of Housing Southwest to Mayor Martens Re: Water and Sewer
31. Letter from Mr. Richard Orton of Toothman Orton Engineering to Mr. Monty Marchus of DEQ
Re: Spruce Street Water Line.
32. 1995 Century 21 Top 21 Vacation Home Market Survey
33. Central District Health Meeting Minutes dated May 26, 1995
34. Letter from Mr. David Bergh of Central District Health Department to Senator Dirk Kempthome
re: Waste Water Treatment Project Funding.
35. Police Report re: City Code Violations at 701 Wooley Street
36. Letter from Mr. William Petzak of Department of Lands to Mr. David Simmonds of Evergreen
Terrace Neighborhood Association re: Deinhard Lane 80 Zoning
37. Letter from Mr. Scott McDonald, Association of Idaho Cities to Mayor, City Council and Clerks
re: HB 157 - AIC Property Tax Relief Proposal
38. Letter from Kuhn Associates to Mr. Denham, Golf Course Superintendent re: McCall Golf
Course Irrigation System Design.
39. Memo from Mr. Bob Furman to Mr. Shimun re: Rio Vista - Memo Circle LID
40. Message from the Heartland - June 1995
41. City of McCall Employee Newsletter for May, 1995
42. Action Update dated June 5, 1995
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Staff Reports
43. City Manager - The council noted a written report.
44. City Attorney - The council noted a written report. Mr. Burton proposed to attend the
Department of Lands meeting regarding the Deinhard 80 to state the city's position with respect
to zoning.
45. City Clerk -Treasurer - Mr. Henderson reported on the progress of budget preparation. All
departments have worksheets and are required to submit proposals to the City Manager by June
16th. Mr. Henderson further noted that in the prior fiscal year the council had approved the
expenditure of an amount of $3,500 for ground cover for the playground equipment in Mill Park
but that the equipment was not installed before the fiscal year ended. It is therefore requested
that the council approve the expenditure of a like amount from the current fiscal year's
contingency fund. Mrs. Arp moved to approve the expenditure. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
46. Public Works Director. - The council noted a written report.
Mayor and Council Comments and Report
47. Mr. Killen - Noted that a "Party Boat" was tying up to the city's docks and requested that
enforcement action be taken.
48. Mr. Colton - Asked about the responsibility for maintaining sidewalks on Lake Street downtown.
Some have deteriorated and need repair. Was informed that the responsibility rests with the
owner of the property fronting the sidewalk.
49. Mrs. Arp. (1) Noted that the parking lines in front of Key Bank had one parking in the yellow
zone. (2) Suggested that the city begin publicizing the alternate day sprinkling ordinance. (3)
Asked about the Pink/Red building on North Third Street. Was informed that paint color was
not regulated and the city had no enforcement mechanism to require a change. (4) Asked when
the water meter project would be completed. Was informed that it should be sufficiently
completed to begin using residential consumption as a basis for billing by the end of next
construction season.
50. Mr. Eckhardt - Discussed his conversation with Ernie Cheney about a settlement in the Kahlman
case. After discussion, Mr. Eckhardt agreed to get a general proposal and to set up a meeting.
Adjournment
51. There being no further business Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Eckhard seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 10:10 PM.
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