HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1998 09/24CITY OF MC CALL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
McCall City Council
Thursday - Sept 24, 1998
Table Of Contents
Call To Order And Roll Call 2
Public Comment 2
AB 98-140 Destruction Of Records....................................................... 2
AB 98-143 Economic Study.................................................................. 3
AB 98-144 Ordinance No. 723 ........................ 3
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Adjournment 5
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MINUTES
ICall To Order And Roll Call
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The meeting was called to order by President Muller at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton,
Mr. Muller and Mr. Venable answered the roll call. Mr. Eimers was absent. A quorum
was present. Members of the staff present were City Manager Brian Olson, City
Attorney Dave Bieter and City Clerk Cherry Woodbury.
Public Comment
None
Consent Agenda
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AB 98-140
Minutes Of August 27, 1998 — Regular Meeting
Invoice Approval Report Dated Sept 21, 1998
Hand Check For Oct Utility Billing
Resolution 12-98 Destruction Of Records
Mr. Colton inquired about payment on the Toothman Orton invoices for various
projects. Ms. Woodbury responded that each of the projects need to be reconciled and
that the Airport AIP 06 was complete. It is to goal to have the projects and invoices
reconciled by the next Council meeting.
Mr. Colton moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
Business
AB 98-142 CUP 98-1
Andy Locke reported on the construction of a 4 plex located at 225 Forest Street as
submitted by Shuey/Bier. He stated that the City P & Z Commission had recommended
denial based on the density increase.
Mr. Muller asked for Mr. Locke's assessment of proposal. Mr. Locke supported the P &
Z Commission decision and stated that the neighborhood also opposed it. Mr. Venable
summarized saying that duplex would be compatible but not a 4 plex. There was some
discussion also on snow storage in the parking area.
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Ms. Arp moved to adopt the Findings and Conclusions of the P & Z Commission
denying the application. Mr. Muller seconded and the motion carried.
AB 98-143 Valley County Economic Study
Mr. Olson reported the request by Valley County to do an economic study. He noted
that the funding amount for Cascade, Donnelly, and McCall amounted to $2,000. Mr.
Olson stated that the City's portion of $1,000 would come from the Community
Development budget for this year.
Ms. Arp and Mr. Colton felt the study was worthwhile. Mr. Muller moved to approve
funding for the economic study to be done by Ida Ore Planning. Mr. Colton seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
AB 98-144 Ordinance No. 723
Dave Bieter commented on the changes made to the original draft. He had researched
the City's authority in this area and stated that it was quite broad. There were several
avenues of enforcement through fines, assessments, etc. Mr. Bieter discussed several
points such as the definition of "sidewalks", the types of penalties, the 24 hour time limit
for removal of snow, etc.
Mr. Colton inquired about the existing sidewalks in need of repair. Mr. Olson stated
that the Downtown Improvement grant will cover the West side of the road. Mr. Bieter
reminded the Council that whatever stipulations were pass, they also applied to the
City.
Mr. Colton related it to the dumpster ordinance and the penalty of a fine if not in
compliance. Ms. Arp felt that this issue was along the same lines as the dumpster
matter. Discussion followed on the sidewalk repair
Mr. Bieter commented that the State Code still allowed for assessing for extreme
situations. Mr. Venable noted that the goal was to have people comply. The Council
directed staff to make the proposed ordinance available to the public for input.
Ms. Arp moved to suspend the rules and read by title only and second reading of
Ordinance No. 723. Mr. Colton seconded. At a roll call vote Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, Mr.
Venable, and Mr. Muller voted "aye". The motion carried. Mr. Bieter read by title
Ordinance No. 723.
IReports
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Staff
City Manager
- Reported 8 companies showed up for the RFP
attended the preliminary portion of the meeting.
on sewer and water. Mr. Colton
All companies are interested in
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both water & sewer due to the economy of scale. The RFP process started off very
positive
- RFP have been compiled for the Airport crack seal project and Website
management
City Attomey
- Nothing further to report
City Clerk
- Nothing further to report
P & Z Administrator
- RFP on the Comp Plan is ready for the newspapers
Council
Ms. Arp
- Noted that 3 police officers were working with the school athletic programs
Mr. Colton
- Inquired about the Airport project. Mr. Olson commented that the walk through
would be in a day or two
Mr. Muller
- No further comments
Mr. Venable
- No further comments
IExecutive Session
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Mr. Colton moved to go into Executive Session per Idaho Code 67-2345(f) to consider
pending litigation. Mr. Muller seconded. At a roll call vote Mr. Colton, Mr. Muller, Mr.
Venable, and Ms. Arp voted "aye". The motion carried.
Following discussion of the matter, Mr. Colton moved to come out of Executive
Session. Mr. Venable seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Council agreed to follow the City Attorney's and Public Works Director's
recommendation to plow East Lake Street straight through during the winter months for
public safety. It was agreed to maintain the street and restore the easement across Lot
7, Mill Park Village, to the original design.
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(Adjournment
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Ms. Arp inquired about dates for the November and December meetings.
Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Venable seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Cherry odbury, City Clerk
Kirk Eimers, Mayor
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