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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, January 25, 1996
Call To Order And Roll Call
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Killen at 6:30 PM.
2. Ms. Arp and Messrs. Killen and Martens answered the roll call. The mayor declared that a quorum was
present.
3. Mr. Kim Trout outlined the city's options and made a proposal with respect to engineering services for the
water treatment plant. The council deferred a decision toa time when all five members could be present.
Minutes Of Previous Meeting(s)
4. Minutes of January 11, 1996 - Regular Meeting Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the minutes. Ms.
Arp seconded. Mr. Killen requested a correction. Mr. Martens requested a correction. Mr. Eckhardt
amended his motion to include the corrections. Ms. Arp amended her second. The motion carried
unanimously.
Payment Of Claims
4. Payroll Register Dated January 17, 1996 Mr. Martens moved to approve the payroll. Mr. Eckhardt
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
5. Vendor Invoice Approval List Report Dated January 22, 1996 Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the
claims listed on the report. Mr. Martens seconded. After discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
6. Call For Additional Items
The minutes of the January 22, 1996 meeting were added to the agenda.
Public Comment
The mayor called for public comment. The following were heard:
7. City P & Z Minutes Of November 14, 1995, Final Platt, Falcon Ridge Subdivision Joel Droulard
representing the applicant made a presentation. Applicant wished to appeal requirement for the fence
around the subdivision as an undue hardship in that it won't accomplish its purpose. There are already
ordinances to deal with dogs running at large.
Frank Bruneel representing the applicant also pointed out that the fence was an undue hardship. He noted
that there were animal rights in covenants which will permit livestock.
The council deferred the matter until after Mr. Shimun arrived so that they could hear a staff report.
8. Memorandum of Understanding - McCall Gas Station, Inc. Bill Kirk, Chairman of the Transportation
Advisory Committee, reviewed the committee's mission statement. The committee received the MOU 2
days earlier. The committee questions that some of the long term items may not be in the best interest of
the city. Neither the Urban Renewal Board nor the Transportation Committee were consulted and both
have interests in terms of the agreement.
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Dan Krahn also of the Transportation Advisory Committee noted that no maps were included with the
MOU and the committee needs all information concerns. Mr. Krahn gave a list of concerns to Mr.
Shimun.
9. City P Z Minutes Of November 14, 1995, Final Platt, Falcon Ridge Subdivision Since Mr. Shimun
had arrived, the council again took up the matter of the Falcon Ridge Final Plant. Mr. Shimun gave a
staff report.
Mr. Eckhardt noted that the condition for was not in the preliminary plat and adding it as a condition of
approval of the final plat was not proper. Mr. Killen moved to adopt findings and conclusions of the
Planning and Zoning Commission save and except conclusion 7A which was not supported by the
findings and was not included in the preliminary plat approval. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
10. Valley County Recycling Center. Francis Wallace Valley County Commissioner asked that the city
remove the snow from the recycling center. Mr. Martens moved to provide the service. Ms. Arp seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing Noticed For 8:00 P.M.
11. Public Hearing on the Assessment Roll for LID No. 2
a. Mr. Henderson gave a staff report and read a letter by Jim and Patti Hardy opposing the
formation of the LID.
b. Mayor Killen noted that the LID had already been formed and the question before the council
was to allocate the costs. He then opened the matter to public testimony. The following were heard:
i. Dave Byars 219 W Lake St. who stated the he owned Blots in the district and that lots
20-26 all contained an allocation for water but the he had purchased a lot that give him access to water.
He requested that the council adjust the assessment roll to removed the allocation for water at these lots.
He further noted that roads were in much worse condition than before and requested that the city bring
streets to gravel standard. The city could use gravel from the gravel pit to improve street. This would
provide training for city personnel and fire access.
ii. Jerry Holowitz of McCall restated his objections. Asked if it was legal impose and
L.I.D. if 60 % vote against it. He further pointed out that the bike path goes along a city street right-of-
way. Mr. Killen pointed out that the council considered objections but decided that the L.I.D. was in the
best interest of the city and the property and proceeded to create the L.I.D. in 1994.
iii. Clyde L. Archer Jr. of 1 S. Mission. Dr. Archer pointed out that his was the first
building in the subdivision. When he built there was no sewer and water so he installed a septic system
and ran a water line 220 feet to a water main. Later he connected to city services when they became
available. Dr. Archer stated that he should not have to pay for services when he waited his turn to receive
them. He appealed to the council's sense of fair play.
iv. Marion Johnson 127 E. Lake - Ms. Johnson stated that she and her husband felt the
same as Dr. Archer and that they had decided to sell six lots because they were unable to carry the costs.
v. No one else wished to be heard and the staff had not further input. The mayor therefore
closed the hearing.
vi. Mr. Killen noted that there were a lot of attempts made to trim costs including
removing streets from the L.I.D. It is clear that some people had an understanding that gravel roads
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would be improved to usable conditions. Streets are platted but not constructed nor dedicated. It makes
sense to make the streets usable.
vii. Mr. Eckhardt noted the need to increase the inventory of industrially zoned property and
that the city must do something about roads .
viii. Mr. Martens stated the we need to handle the roads. Access is needed.
ix. Dave Byars asked that the council address his request for adjusting the assessment roll
to remove the allocation for water. He was informed that approval of the assessment roll as presented
would effectively deny his request and no additional action was necessary.
x. Ms. Arp moved that the assessment roll be confirmed as proposed. Mr. Eckhardt
seconded and the motion carried.
xi. Ordinance 693 -Mr. Martens moved to suspend the rule requiring three readings and
reading in full. Mr. Killen seconded. At a roll call vote Mr. Martens, Mr. Killen, Ms. Arp and Mr.
Eckhardt voted "aye." The motion carried. Mr. Shimun read the ordinance by title. Mr. Eckhardt moved
to adopt Ordinance 693. Mr. Martens seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Eckhardt, Mr. Martens, Mr.
Killen and Ms. Arp voted "Aye." The motion carried.
Public Comment (Continue)
12. Dave Byars appeared noting an apparent inconsistently in the zoning ordinance. He noted that a
wrecking yard was permitted in the industrial zone but a used car lot was not. Mr. Shimun noted that that
was on a list of zoning amendments recently prepared for proposal to the planning and zoning
commissions who would be taking the matter up shortly.
13. Drug Testing Mr. Killen provided background on the issue of whether or not the council should
participate in the drug testing program. After discussion, Ms. Arp moved to amend the resolution to
include the city council in the pool for random testing. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
The council recessed at 7:55 PM.
The council reconvened at 8:00 PM.
Old Business
14. Grant Deed Easement - Woodlands Estates Development Corporation Southloop Easement - Mr.
Martens moved to accept the easement. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried.
15. Sports Marina - Lease Extension Mr. Shimun reported that this request had been withdrawn,
accordingly the council took no action.
New Business
16. Claim For Damage - L A Lammerman - Flooding The council acknowledged receipt of the claim.
Consent Calendar
The council acknowledged receipt of and commented as indicated on the following:
17. ICRMP - Key For Monthly & Semi -Annual Claims Loss Run
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18. Letter To Dean Martens From Chris Meyer, Givens Pursley & Huntley, Calling For Support Of Bi11 No.
5488
19. West Central Highlands RC & D Area Meeting Of January 17, 1996
20. Waterlog - NFIP Newsletter
21. Charges At McCall Brewing Company - Meetings Of Police Chief
22. ICMA Memorandum Pertaining To Upcoming Mountain Plains & Regional Meeting And
Workshop
23. Letter To Derold Scharosch From Brian Petersen, Contractors Northwest, Regarding McCall Water
Treatment Plant Ms. Arp asked what was causing the holdup. Mr. Shimun reported that design data
from Montgomery Watson was delayed.
24. Legislative Hotline Report
25. Letter To Al Feers From Gary Shimun Regarding Property On McCall Avenue. Mr. Eckhardt stated that
he had received a call from a real estate agent about the status of the property.
26. Shavers Sales Slip For Pizza For Police Department
27. Letter To Gary Shimun And Bi11 Keating From Michael Peck, Mountain Power Electrical
Contractors, Pertaining To Lift Station #8
28. Letter To Michael Peck, Mountain Power Electrical Contractors, From Steven Holt, Toothman-Orton,
Regarding Lift Station #8 - Punch List Items
29. Letter To Gary Shimun From Jim Weaver On Subject Of Snowmobiles On City Streets
30. Memo To A11 Mayors From Jack Rayne, Department Of Labor, On Idaho Residential Energy Standards -
Legislative Changes
31. Letter To Senator Larry Craig From Gary Shimun Thanking For Opportunity To Address Subcommittee
On Amendment To Reclamation Wastewater And Groundwater Studies And Facilities Act - Mr. Eckhardt
asked for clarification. Mr. Eckhardt requested clarification. Mr. Shimun reported that State Treasurer
Lydia Justice Edwards had suggested that we try to get funds for Deinhard Boydstun connector
32. Letter To Michael Peck, Mountain Power Electrical Contractors, From Steven Holt, Toothman-Orton,
On Lift Station #8 MA how reviewed engineering. Mr. Killen directed staff to review contracts to make
sure that we have fulfilled all requirements of sureties.
33. Payette Lakes Water & Sewer District City Contract Report
34. Letter To Gary Shimun From Peter O'Neill, Spring Mountain Ranch, On Utility Easements For South
Loop Water Line
35. Memo To Richard Kinder From Peter O'Neill, Spring Mountain Ranch, On South Loop Water Line
36. Letter To Chief Parker From Larry Price, McCall -Donnelly High School, With Thanks For Quick
Response By Staff And Carla Donica
37. Letter To Steven Holt, Toothman-Orton, From Michael Peck, Mountain Power Electrical
Contractors, On Sewage Lift Station #8
38. Letter To Michael Peck From Golden Wardle, Water & Wastewater Equipment Co, On Lift Station #8
Specification/Submittal Review
39. Letter To Helen Bivins, Lake Reservoir Co, From Gary Shimun Concerning Permissive License Instead
Of Easement
40. Letter To Peter O'Neill, O'Neill Enterprises, From Richard Kinder, Toothman-Orton, Regarding South
Loop Waterline
41. Letter To Ken Tyrer, Woodlands Development Corp, From Richard Kinder, Toothman- Orton, On South
Loop Waterline - Clear And Grub
42. Minutes Of Urban Redevelopment Agency Meeting Of December 5, 1995
43. West Central Highland RC & D Area Meeting Of January 17, 1996
44. McCall Public Library Board Meeting Of January 18, 1996 - Library has interview
43. Golf Course Advisory Committee Minutes Of January 10, 1996 Mr. Martens asked the status of hiring a
superintendent. Mr. Shimun reported that he had formed a group to review applications and would be
conducting interviews shortly.
44. Update From P & Z On 1994/1995 Building Permit Activity
45. Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes Of January 16,1996.
46. Action Update Mr. Shimun reviewed the status of the times listed with the council.
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Other Items
47. Mr. Killen moved to accept the resignations of Ken Tryer, Jim Campbell and Don Clark from the Urban
Renewal Board. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
48. Mr. Martens moved to into a committee of the whole. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried
unanimously. Ms. Arp moved to direct mayor to appoint Ken Twergo to the Urban Renewal Board. Mr.
Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
49. Mr. Killen stated that he appointed Ken Twergo to the Urban Renewal Board. Mr. Martens moved to
confirm the appointment. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Staff Reports
50. City Manager
a. Mr. Shimun and Mr. Keating attended a management seminar in Coeur d'Alene.
b. DEQ has requested that an engineering firm perform a third party review of the wastewater plan,
but the city should not select that firm. DEQ's choice is Brown & Caldwell; however there have been
conflicts between J-U-B and Brown & Caldwell in the past. In order to prevent problems with the
working relationship with the city's engineers, J-U-B has suggested that CH2MHi11 perform the review.
DEQ has rejected that proposal. Mr. Killen suggested that DEQ's choice, Brown and Caldwell and the
city's choice, CH2MHill be engage to select a third engineering firm.
c. Mr. Shimun reported the he had met with Douglas Manchester about using effluent to irrigate his
400 acres but had nothing to report at this time.
d. Mr. Shimun had also met with JR Simplot personnel about the J-Ditch alternative. They had
many concerns regarding water rights issues and that underused water rights could be lost. Further
Northwest Food Processors recommend against using effluent on crops or seeds for crops for human
consumption. This is a public relations point. It may be possible to irrigate on some land not used for
potatoes. As a minimum, Simplot would require indemnification and that a 20 year contract is more than
they want. From a practical point of view there was no reason to agree.
e. Mr. Shimun reported that he was attending the Central District Health Meeting on January 26,
1996.
51. City Attorney Mr. Burton was not present and had no report.
52. City Clerk/Treasurer
a. The council noted a written report.
b. Mr. Henderson reported that the auditors would soon be ready to schedule a worksession to
present their report.
c. Mr. Henderson reported on a visit by ICRMP Loss Control Specialist Bob Sifford to the proposed
Ice Rink and listed several items suggested by Mr. Sifford to reduce risk.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
52. Mr. Colton - Was not present and had no report.
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53. Mrs. Arp Asked about Winter carnival status. Mr. Shimun reported that there had been few problems so
far.
54. Mr. Eckhardt.
a. Mr. Eckhardt moved to confirm Mr. Shimun's letter to Greg Pittenger acknowledging that the
contingencies in the Carey MOU has been statisfied. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
b. Requested the status of the Recreation Department. Mr. Shimun reported that Mr. Baker had
resigned and he would be advertising for a replacement in the next week.
c. Minutes of January 22, 1996. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Killen
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
55. Mr. Martens. Had no report.
56 Mr. Killen
a. Noted complaints of illegal snowmobiles activities
b. Suggested that the police department contact local snowmobile organizations and merchants to
ensure that maps of authorized routes were available.
Adjournment
57. Without further business, Mr. Killen moved to adjourn. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried
unanimously. The council adjourned at 11:05 PM.
Al -1EST :
Mayor