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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 3 4 Adjournment 5 Council Minutes - Sept 24, 1998.doc Page 1 of 8 MINUTES ICall To Order And Roll Call s 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 o 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. Council Minutes - Sept 24, 1998.doc Page 2of8 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 I 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 Council Minutes - Sept 24, 1998.doc Page 3 of 8 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 I 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. Council Minutes - Sept 24, 1998.doc Page 4of8 (Adjournment 1 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: C) Cherry odbury, City Clerk Kirk Eimers, Mayor Council Minutes - Sept 24, 1998.doc Page 5 of 8