HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1995 07/13MINUTES
McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, July 13, 1995
Call to Order and Roll Call
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Martens at 7:00 PM.
2. Ms. Arp, and Messrs. Killen, Eckhardt and Martens answered the roll call. Mr. Colton was
absent. Staff members present were: Gary Shimun, City Manager, Ted Burton, City Attorney
and Jim Henderson, City Clerk -Treasurer.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
3. Minutes of June 29, 1995. Mr. Killen requested corrections. Ms. Arp moved to approve the
minutes as corrected. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Payment of Claims
4. Voucher Report dated July 8, 1995. After discussion, Mr. Martens moved to approve the claims
listed on the Voucher Report. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
5. Payroll Report dated June 28, 1995. Ms. Arp moved to approve the payroll. Mr. Killen
seconded and the motion carried.
Public Comment
The mayor called for public comment. The following were heard:
6. Suzy Marshall appeared and requested relief from the requirement to obtain a street carnival
license for a farmer's market. She noted that the cost of $50 per day was prohibitive to this not -
for -profit venture. After discussion, staff was instructed to develop and amending ordinance
changing the fee to $10 per day.
7. Dee Fraley appeared regarding the Transportation Committee proceedings on the Flynn Lane
extension. She was concerned that the council had altered its position that Flynn Lane be
extended then connected to Strawberry Lane with a connector at right angles. She was assured
that the council had not altered its position and that if agreement could not be reached the
extension would not be built at all.
8. Patrick Phillips appeared on three matters:
a. Mr. Phillips inquired if the Boat Trailer Parking area would be improved, noting that
the lake of marked parking spaces reduced its efficiency. Mr. Phillips noted that grant money
may be available. The council by consensus referred the matter to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee.
b. Mr. Phillips inquired about paving of Mill Road or East Lake Street. It was noted that
the Wooley Avenue paving project was consuming most of the remaining paving funds for the
current fiscal year but the matter would be considered in the next fiscal year's budget.
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c. Final Plat of Mill Court Townhomes (Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of July
10, 1995.) Mr. Burton gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the
recommendation of the Commission to approve the final plat, subject to staff review to ensure
compliance with all preliminary plat conditions of approval. Mr. Martens seconded and the
motion carried unanimously with Mr. Killen abstaining.
9. Gene Hardy of Pilgrim Cove Road appeared and stated his agreement with the Catletts and Dee
Fraley respecting the routing of the Flynn Lane extension.
10. Fire Chief Dale Points appeared to report on the findings of the Idaho Surveying and Rating
Bureau, noting that the city's ISO rating had dropped from a 6 to 5 which would result in a
reduction in fire insurance premiums for some property owners.
11. Rick Kinder of Toothman Orton Engineering appeared on the following:
a. Partial Pay Request for Mountain Power Electrical Contracting for Lift Station No. 8
upgrade. Mr. Kinder gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve the payment
of $79,505. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Partial Pay Request No. 2 to MASCO Inc. for water improvements. Mr. Kinder gave a
report. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to approve the payment of $478,358.68. Ms. Arp
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
c. Mr. Kinder further reported on the status of the overlay for East Lake Street which was
to be completed by the end of July 1995.
12. Jim Fronk of Toothman Orton Engineering appeared on two matters.
a. Mr. Fronk gave a progress report on the Wooley street paving project.
b. Mr. Fronk gave a report on the condition of Ruby Street. After discussion, staff was
directed to negotiate with M-Resorts to get the street restored to its original condition.
Old Business
13. Ordinance 682 - Adopting a Change in the Zoning Classification & Amending Zoning Map,
Evergreen Terrace No. 2. Mr. Burton gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to
suspend the rules requiring reading in full and three separate readings to facilitate adoption of
Ordinance 682. Mr. Martens seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Killen, Mr. Martens, Ms. Arp
and Mr. Eckhardt voted "aye." Mr. Burton read the ordinance by title. Mr. Killen moved to
adopt Ordinance 682. Ms. Arp seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Killen, Ms. Arp, Mr. Martens
and Mr. Eckhardt voted "aye." The motion carried.
14. McCall Airport Project - Partial Pav Request and Request for Reimbursement. Mr. Shimun gave
a report. After discussion Ms. Arp moved to approve the payment of $189,361.01 and the
submission of the request for reimbursement to FAA. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
15. Cascade Reservoir Association - Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. Burton gave a report,
noting the proposed Consent Decree. Mr. Killen pointed out that agreeing to the Consent Decree
would require the City to consent to a time line when it had no control over the time line nor the
funding. The council by consensus agreed to keep the CRA informed of the progress and to
direct staff to prepare a resolution outlining what the city could agree to. After further
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discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve the proposed Consent Decree. The motion died for
want of a second.
16. East Highway 55 - LID. Mr. Shimun gave a report noting that the apparent low bidder on the
project (VICCO Plumbing) could not perform due to an inability to obtain the necessary bonds.
That certain investigative costs on the part of staff and engineers had been expended in
determining eligibility, etc. and the a portion of the bid bond should be withheld to offset these
costs. Mr. Killen moved to withhold the costs incurred and refund the remainder of the bid bond.
Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
New Business
17. Notice of Claim - Bob and Janet Schmitt. The council acknowledged receipt of a claim for $10
for damage to a flower bed.
18. Dorrell C. Larsen - Request for Adjustment of Utility Account
a. A request dated July 3, 1995 for adjustment of $148.00 for sewer service on 630 Ruby
Street was considered. Mr. Henderson gave a report pointing out that the city did not cause the
service interruption. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to deny the request. Mr. Martens
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. A request dated July 11, 1995 for adjustment for $8.20 interest and penalties for service
at 630 Ruby Street was considered next. Mr. Henderson gave a report pointing out that the
payments were not in fact received by the required date. Mr. Killen moved to deny the request.
Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
19. Mike McCabe - Request for Adjustment of Utility Account. A request dated July 5, 1995 for
adjustment of $162.06 for service at 605 North Third was considered. Mr. Henderson gave a
report noting that the water leak occurred after the water had been delivered to the applicant's
property. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to deny the request. Mrs. Arp seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
20. Proposal From Moore & McFadden Charted re: Sewer Project Financing, Mr. Shimun gave a
report. Mr. Killen moved to accept the proposal. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Consent Calendar
The council acknowledged receipt of the following:
21. A Letter from ICRMP to Toll Station Pizza Re: Claim Against the City of McCall
22. A Letter from Joan & Edwin Catlett to City Council Re: Carico LID
23. ICRMP Semi Annual Claims Report
24. Revenue/Expenditure Report.
25. Contract of Sale -Spring Mountain Ranch - J.B. Scott
26. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Dorothy Mott - Holiday Antique Show re: Posters on Street Signs
and Utility Poles.
27. Letter from Mr. Robert Williams to Mr. Shimun re: Notice of Alleged Zoning Violation.
28. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Mr. Williams re: Zoning Violation
29. Letter from John Watkins of Mountain Monkey Business to Council re: City Street and Adjacent
Drainage.
30. Letter from Douglas McMaster, Masco, Inc. to Richard Kinder re: City of McCall Water System
Improvement Project, West Lake Street
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31. Letter from Jean Odmark to Mr. Shimun & Mr. Burton re: Enforcement of Noise Ordinance
32. Letter form Robert Furman of Toothman-Orton to Mr. Keating Re: Substantial Completion
Inspection of Mill Alley Sewer.
33. Letter from Dean Haagenson of Contractors Northwest to Mr. Shimun re: Water Treatment
Plant.
34. Letter from Joy L. Palmer, of DEQ to Mr. Shimun re: Phased WTP Construction Approach
Completion Deadline Extension.
35. Letter from Joy L. Palmer of DEQ to Mr. Shimun re: Implementation of Phase I of Maki
Alternative
36. Letter from Jordan & Judy Titus to Dwight Bower of Department of Transportation RE: McCall
Bypass Project
37. West Central Highlands RC&D Area Meetings Minutes dated June 21, 1995
38., Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes dated July 5, 1995.
39. Area of City Impact Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of June 27, 1995
40. City of McCall Calendars for August and September
41. Action Update dated July 10, 1995
Staff Reports
42. City Manager. The council noted a written report.
a. Mr. Shimun reported on his meeting with DEQ respecting the Wastewater Land
Application project.
b. Mr. Shimun reported on his meeting with Mr. Pete O'Neill respecting off premises
signs.
c. Mr. Shimun further reported on a meeting with Bonneville Power noting that the
operation of an electrical power utility seems to be financially feasible.
43. City Attorney. The council noted a written report.
a. Mr. Burton then presented a proposed agreement respecting the installation of
playground equipment at Mill Park. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve the
agreement subject to a signature by Mrs. Braun and authorizing the mayor to sign on behalf of
the city. Mr. Eckhardt seconded. At a roll call vote, Messrs. Killen, Eckhardt, Martens and Ms.
Arp voted "aye." The motion carried.
b. Mr. Burton reported on a meeting with Lake Reservoir, Inc. who were interested in the
volume of water in the North Fork of the Payette.
44. City Clerk/Treasurer. Mr. Henderson presented a quarterly report. After discussion, Mr.
Martens moved to approve the report for publication. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
45. Ms. Arp. Asked that any documents, minutes, agreements, etc. regarding the Rights -of -Way
along the west end of Chipmunk Lane be provided to County Commissioner Wallace.
46. Mr. Eckhardt. Presented a citizen's letter regarding cross walk signage and noted the painted
cross walk markings had faded severely.
47. Mr. Killen.
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a. Asked about the status of the proposed drug testing policy noting that the city should
contact other employers in the area who are testing.
b. Asked about the Kahlman response. Mr. Burton responded by saying that he had
requested some maps to illustrate proposals.
48. Mr. Martens. Asked about the utility work at the entrance to Mill Park. Mr. Shimun reported
that the lift station access had been completed but there was little that could be done to mitigate
the power panel.
Adjournment
49. There being no further business, Ms. Arp moved to adjourn. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion
carried. The council adjourned at 12:40 AM.
ATTEST:
Mayor