HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1999 12/09MINUTES
McCall City Council
Regular Meeting, Thursday, December 9, 1999
Table of Contents
Call To Order and Roll Call
Public Hearing
Public Comments
Consent Agenda
Business
Reports
Executive Session
Adjournment
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the McCall City Council was called to order by Mayor Eimers at
7:05PM. Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Muller and Mr. Venable answered roll
call. A quorum was present. City staff members present were Acting City Manager/City
Planner Lindley Kirkpatrick and Acting City Clerk Cathleen Koch.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were listed on the consent agenda:
• Minutes of November 10, 1999 Meeting
• Minutes of November 17, 1999 Meeting
• Minutes of November 24, 1999 Meeting
• Minutes of December 2, 1999 Public Hearing
• Resolution 11-99
• Resolution 13-99
• Invoice Approval List Dated 12/6/99
• Payroll Report Dated 11 /5/99
• Payroll Report Dated 11 /19/99
There were corrections to the November 10, 1999 minutes and the November 17, 1999
minutes.
Mayor Eimers asked Ashley Royal about the cell phone bill for the Police Department.
Mr. Royal said that an entry had been made twice causing the amounts to be doubled.
The correction had already been made.
Mr. Colton moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Muller seconded. All
council members voted aye. The motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Mayor called for public comment. The following were heard:
• Glenn Gore stated that the American Legion is trying to create a City Flag as a
memorial for deceased veterans. It will include all veterans' names that were killed
or missing in action. The cost will be $10,000. The American Legion already has
$1,000. Mr. Gore requested support for the City Flag.
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" G l e n n G o r e s e r v e s o n t h e V a l l e y C o u n t y W a t e r w a y s B o a r d . H e s a i d t h a t l a s t y e a r
t h e b o a r d p l a c e d p o r t a b l e t o i l e t s i n t h e C i t y o f M c C a l l , a l o n g t h e P a y e t t e R i v e r . T h e
b o a r d h a s s e t m o n e y a s i d e f o r t h e c o m i n g y e a r , b u t t h e C i t y o f M c C a l l n e e d s t o
s u b m i t a r e q u e s t i f t h e y w a n t t h e t o i l e t s a g a i n . C o u n c i l d i r e c t e d s t a f f t o p r e p a r e a
l e t t e r t o t h e V a l l e y C o u n t y W a t e r w a y s B o a r d r e q u e s t i n g t h e t o i l e t s f o r t h e c o m i n g
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L i n d l e y K i r k p a t r i c k s u m m a r i z e d w h a t t o o k p l a c e a t t h e p r e v i o u s h e a r i n g s t h a t w e r e
h e l d w i t h t h e P l a n n i n g a n d Z o n i n g C o m m i s s i o n a n d w i t h C i t y C o u n c i l . S i n c e t h e l a s t
m e e t i n g , t h e C i t y r e c e i v e d f o u r l e t t e r s o f o p p o s i t i o n . J a n e t Z a n d e r s m i t h r e q u e s t e d t h a t
h e r l e t t e r b e r e a d a s t e s t i m o n y a t t h e P u b l i c H e a r i n g a n d M r . K i r k p a t r i c k d i d s o .
M r . K i r k p a t r i c k s t a t e d t h a t a s u b s t a n t i a l l y r e v i s e d d e v e l o p m e n t a g r e e m e n t h a d b e e n
s u b m i t t e d . T h e a p p l i c a t i o n a n d d e v e l o p m e n t a g r e e m e n t s w e r e m o d i f i e d t o i n c l u d e o n l y
t h e M e d l e y s p a r c e l . L i n d l e y s t a t e d t h a t D a v e B i e t e r h a d r e a d a n d a p p r o v e d t h e
a g r e e m e n t . H e t h e n w e n t o n t o s u m m a r i z e t h e s p e c i f i c c h a n g e s t o t h e d e v e l o p m e n t
a g r e e m e n t , a s f o l l o w s :
1 . I t e m 1 a l l o w s t h e c u r r e n t u s e s o f t h e C e n t r a l B u s i n e s s D i s t r i c t p l u s r e n t a l f a c i l i t i e s ,
i n c l u d i n g c o n t r a c t o r r e n t a l y a r d s a s P e r m i t t e d U s e s .
M a y o r E i m e r s a s k e d i f t h a t i m p l i e s t h a t a u s e s i m i l a r t o A - 1 S t o r a g e i s a l l o w e d . M r .
K i r k p a t r i c k s a i d t h a t t h e l a n g u a g e c o u l d b e m o r e s p e c i f i c .
2 . I t e m 3 s p e c i f i c a l l y e x c l u d e s a l l G e n e r a l C o m m e r c i a l U s e s n o t a l l o w e d i n i t e m s 1 a n d
2 o f t h e a g r e e m e n t .
3 . I t e m 4 d e f i n e s a c o n t r a c t o r r e n t a l y a r d , i n c l u d i n g a n e w m a x i m u m w e i g h t l i m i t . M r .
K i r k p a t r i c k r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e m a x i m u m w e i g h t b e r e d u c e d f r o m 3 0 , 0 0 0 p o u n d s
t o 1 8 , 0 0 0 p o u n d s . H e a l s o g a v e e x a m p l e s o f w e i g h t f o r d i f f e r e n t p i e c e s o f
e q u i p m e n t .
4 . I t e m 5 a l l o w s 2 d i f f e r e n t o p t i o n s f o r t h e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e r e n t a l f a c i l i t y . T h e o p e r a t i o n
w i l l b e i n s i d e t h e c u r r e n t M e d l e y S p o r t s B u i l d i n g o r i n a c o v e r e d a n d a t l e a s t t h r e e -
s i d e d b u i l d i n g . I f t h e b u i l d i n g i s t h r e e - s i d e d , i t m u s t b e s c r e e n e d t o t h e C i t y
M a n a g e r a n d P l a n n i n g A d m i n i s t r a t o r ' s s a t i s f a c t i o n .
5 . I t e m 6 a l s o a d d r e s s e s s c r e e n i n g o f t h e b u i l d i n g , w h i c h w o u l d n e e d t o m e e t t h e C i t y
M a n a g e r a n d P l a n n i n g A d m i n i s t r a t o r ' s s a t i s f a c t i o n .
6 . I t e m 7 l i m i t s t h e h o u r s o f o p e r a t i o n t o b e t w e e n 7 A M a n d 7 P M i f t h e f a c i l i t y i s n o t
l o c a t e d i n t h e b u i l d i n g .
M a y o r E i m e r s a s k e d w h a t t h e h o u r s o f o p e r a t i o n w e r e w h e n t h e P l a n n i n g a n d
Z o n i n g h e a r i n g s w e r e h e l d . M r . K i r k p a t r i c k s a i d t h a t t h e y w e r e p r o p o s e d t o b e f r o m
6 A M t o 1 0 P M .
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C i t y C o u n c i l M i n u t e s
7. Item 8 states that any modifications or termination of the agreement must be
approved by both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council, following
Public Hearings.
8. Item 9 binds all future owners of the property to the terms of the agreement.
9. Item 10 says that all other McCall City Codes apply to the property.
10.Item 11 states that Medley's is not giving up any property rights that they currently
have except as modified in the agreement.
Marilyn Arp asked if there were any non -conforming uses on the Medley's property.
Mr. Kirkpatrick said that he did not know of any non -conforming uses, but that he
had not investigated the issue. Mr. Millemann stated that the storage units were not
conforming.
Mayor Eimers asked if they could build storage units. Mr. Kirkpatrick said that the
agreement precludes the construction of any more self -storage rental units.
Mr. Muller gave a list of things he would like to see changed.
1. In Items 5 and 6 he would like the City Manager/Planner satisfaction changed to
include the Council Members.
2. In Item 5 he would also like to see it say the building will be four-sided and
enclosed.
3. In Item 6 Mr. Muller wants the landscaping to be more specific. He would like to
see some drawings of the owners' intentions.
4. Mr. Muller asked what would happen to the other 1 plus acre that Medley's owns.
Dave Bieter, City Attorney arrived at the hearing.
Steve Millemann, representing Don and Christine Baldwin, owners of the building,
addressed the Council. He stated that this was the fourth night of public hearings. The
development agreement presented addressed every concern that had been brought up
at the previous hearings. Mr. Millemann then went on to explain the differences in the
agreement that Mr. Kirkpatrick had addressed and why the application should be
approved.
• The original application included the Medleys property and three other properties.
Now, it only includes the Medleys property.
• There would not be any more storage units built.
• The building will be covered and screened from Park and 3rd Street.
• To Mr. Millemann's knowledge, the only nonconforming issue on the property is the
storage units. He stated that the agreement could include language that says no
storage units could be built.
• The Transportation Committee found no significant issues.
• Mr. Millemann stated that the development agreement should be approved for the
rezone because the property will look better and the business will be expanded.
• A typical backhoe is approximately 17,300 to 17,400 pounds without the trailer.
• The building will be enclosed and screened to the residential area.
• 90 percent of what Medley's wants to rent includes chain saws and wood splitters.
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" T h e b u i l d i n g m u s t b e s c r e e n e d t o t h e C i t y ' s s a t i s f a c t i o n . T h e a p p l i c a n t b e a r s t h e
b u r d e n o f s a t i s f y i n g t h e C i t y .
" T h e h o u r s o f o p e r a t i o n h a v e b e e n r e d u c e d c o m p a r e d t o w h a t w a s o r i g i n a l l y
p r o p o s e d .
" T h e P u b l i c H e a r i n g p r o c e s s d e f i n e d i n t h e C i t y C o d e i s t h e o n l y w a y t o m o d i f y t h e
a g r e e m e n t .
" M e d l e y ' s w i l l r e t a i n t h e i r c u r r e n t r i g h t s .
" M r . M i l l e m a n n m e n t i o n e d M s . Z a n d e r s m i t h ' s l e t t e r a n d s t a t e d t h a t t h e a g r e e m e n t
a d d r e s s e d a l l o f h e r c o n c e r n s .
" M r . M i l l e m a n n b e l i e v e s t h a t t h e a g r e e m e n t i s c o n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e D o w n t o w n M a s t e r
P l a n .
" T h e C i t y C o u n c i l c a n b e a d d e d a s a n e n t i t y i n s t e a d o f j u s t t h e C i t y M a n a g e r a n d
C i t y P l a n n e r i n t h e a p p r o v a l p r o c e s s .
" T h e p a r k i n g l o t w a s n o t i n c l u d e d i n t h e a g r e e m e n t b e c a u s e i t i s j o i n t l y o w n e d w i t h
t w o o t h e r b u s i n e s s e s .
S c o t t F i n d l a y , M c C a l l r e s i d e n t , s p o k e a b o u t t h e c o n c e p t u a l p l a n o f L e g a c y P a r k . H e
s a i d t h a t t h e p a r k d o e s n o t l o o k l i k e w h a t w a s p r o p o s e d , b u t i t i s a w f u l l y n i c e . M r .
M u l l e r s t a t e d t h a t e v e n t h o u g h L e g a c y P a r k l o o k s n i c e , i t i s m i s s i n g t h i n g s .
M a y o r E i m e r s a s k e d i f t h e b u i l d i n g h a d t o b e s c r e e n e d s p e c i f i c a l l y f r o m P a r k a n d 3 ' d
S t r e e t s , n o t S a m s o n T r a i l . M r . M i l l e m a n n s a i d t h a t i t m u s t b e s c r e e n e d f r o m P a r k a n d
3 ' d S t r e e t s a n d t h a t t h e r e m u s t b e b e r m i n g a n d l a n d s c a p i n g .
D o t t i e M o o r e , M c C a l l r e s i d e n t , s a i d t h a t M c C a l l i s b e a u t i f u l a n d s h e d i d n o t w a n t t o r u i n
i t . S h e s t a t e d t h a t u n d e r t h e C e n t r a l B u s i n e s s D i s t r i c t t h e r e c o u l d n ' t b e a r e n t a l y a r d .
M s . M o o r e s a i d t h a t i n f i v e y e a r s t h e r e c o u l d b e a b a c k h o e o u t i n t h e y a r d .
M y r o n D a n G a b b e r t , r e p r e s e n t i n g M c C a l l R e n t a l s , s t a t e d t h a t h e w a s a t t e n d i n g t o
v o i c e h i s o p p o s i t i o n t o t h e r e z o n e . H e h a d s e v e r a l p o i n t s t o a d d r e s s .
" M r . G a b b e r t s a i d t h a t h e f e l t t h a t t h i s p r o p o s a l m a y b e s p o t z o n i n g . H e r e f e r r e d t o a
c a s e i n S u n V a l l e y w h i c h d e f i n e d s p o t z o n i n g a s p r o v i d i n g a b e n e f i t t o o n l y o n e
p r o p e r t y o w n e r , a s i s t h e c a s e h e r e .
" M r . G a b b e r t s t a t e d t h a t M r . M i l l e m a n n ' s c o m m e n t s a b o u t M s . V a n d e r s m i t h ' s l e t t e r
o n l y l e s s e n h e r b u r d e n . I t w o u l d n o t b e p l e a s i n g f o r a b a c k h o e t o b e s t a r t e d e a r l y i n
t h e m o r n i n g .
" P i c t u r e s w e r e p r e s e n t e d o f c o n t r a c t o r s r e n t a l y a r d s . M r . G a b b e r t s a i d t h a t t h e
p i c t u r e s s h o w w h e r e t h e e q u i p m e n t i s a n d a n o p e n t h r e e - s i d e d b u i l d i n g .
" M y r o n G a b b e r t s a i d t h a t h e s p o k e t o T o m K e r r w h o f e l t t h a t o n c e t h e a g r e e m e n t
w a s i n p l a c e , i t w o u l d n o t b e e n f o r c e d .
B e n M o r l e y , M c C a l l r e s i d e n t , s a i d t h a t i t d o e s n ' t m a t t e r w h a t i s d o n e , M e d l e y ' s w i l l s t i l l
b e a r e n t a l y a r d . H e s a i d t h a t h e i s a c o n t r a c t o r a n d t h e r e n t a l y a r d i s n e e d e d , b u t n o t
w h e r e i t i s b e i n g p r o p o s e d .
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C i t y C o u n c i l M i n u t e s
Allana Shoemaker, McCall resident, stated that Medley's might do a good job with a
three -sided building, but she wanted the other rental yards taken into consideration.
She was concerned about traffic problems, being woken up by noise from the
equipment and what was going to be washed into the sewer.
Steve Findlay, McCall resident, said that he was amazed at the comments from
people. Mr. Findlay said that he has confidence in the rezone improving the downtown
area. He stated that a parking garage is in the plan for Downtown. If traffic is an issue,
then the parking garage needs to be revisited. He also stated that a backhoe can be
parked for snow removal and it's not an issue. He felt that just because one rental yard
does not show well, it doesn't mean that another won't show well.
Dottie Moore, McCall resident, said that the Industrial Area was put aside for storage
and rental facilities.
Steve Millemann readdressed the concerns.
• He said that the rezone is not a spot zone.
• The agreement guarantees it won't be like the existing rental yard.
• If the community's position is that nobody will enforce agreements, then time has
been wasted.
Mayor Eimers asked about equipment being put out on the street. Mr. Millemann said
that the equipment on the street is prohibited by the agreement.
Ralph Colton asked how many backhoes they were considering. Mr. Millemann said
probably one because it doesn't make since to have a fleet of backhoes.
Mr. Venable asked if Medley's had considered another location to put the rental facility.
Mr. Millemann said that there are other places to put the facility.
There were no additional public comments. The Public Hearing was closed at
8:50PM.
Ralph Colton asked Mr. Kirkpatrick to spell out the Council's options. Mr. Kirkpatrick
gave four options:
1. Either approve or deny the development agreement as presented.
2. Modifications could be made to the development agreement, including those
proposed during the Public Hearing. If the modifications were simple, they could
be agreed to immediately.
3. Direct staff to continue to negotiate issues raised during the Public Hearing.
4. Continue the hearing to a date certain to allow time to gather more facts.
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In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Bieter said that there may be a
challenge based on a spot zoning claim, but he did not believe a challenge would
prevail. Mr. Bieter had not had a chance to research the issue.
Marilyn Arp said that the 30,000-pound weight limit had horrified her because she
understood that Medley's wanted to rent only small equipment. She said that a pickup
is 8,000 pounds. She asked if a contractor rental yard was wanted. She felt that there
was a difference in the ambiance of snowmobiles versus backhoes. Ray Venable
stated that the agreement sounded as if it was spot zoning and that he wanted the
issue clarified before the Council makes a decision.
Allan Muller declared that heavy equipment was not a concern to him even though his
residence is close to the area. Mr. Muller said that he never hears the City's
equipment. The noise problem is easy to deal with, but he is concerned about the view
and the ambiance. Mr. Muller said that the pictures Mr. Gabbert presented had some
bad looking buildings. Mr. Muller would like to see Mr. Baldwin's proposed new
construction. Mr. Muller would feel more comfortable knowing whether the building will
be 3 or 4-sided. He stated that he doesn't want decisions in the agreement left up to
just the City Manager and Planner.
Mayor Eimers felt that the issues were the appearance and traffic from Medley's. Allan
Muller stated that traffic will increase, but how much is not known.
Ralph Colton said that "contractor rental yard" is not explicit. He thought that the use
would not be significantly different from what Medleys was doing now. Marilyn Arp said
that she disagreed with Mr. Colton's statement. She thought that there would be a
significant difference because it would no longer be a small rental facility. Allan Muller
said that he thought they would be renting mostly small equipment, like chain saws,
which they could rent now.
Mr. Venable expressed his concerns over the way contractor rental yard and the
permitted uses of the property were defined. He stated that he is not comfortable with
the proposal. Ms. Arp stated that the problem was the whole issue of the rezone. She
asked where it would end.
Ralph Colton said that it is important that City Council approve the screening and
landscaping plans. Allan Muller felt that he needed to see an elevation view of the
proposed building and landscaping.
Mayor Eimers recognized Mr. Millemann to address the Council's concerns. Mr.
Millemann stated that changes could be made to the agreement to include City Council
and an exhibit illustrating a conceptual building design.
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Mayor Eimers recognized Allana Shoemaker for additional comments. She stated that
she still believed there were problems with the rezoning and again expressed her
objection to changing the zoning after the new owners had purchased the property.
Mayor Eimers stated that he understood that the Baldwin's purchased the property
while the rezoning was under review.
Marilyn Arp asked what development standards would apply. Mr. Kirkpatrick said that
the General Commercial standards would apply.
Ralph Colton moved to accept the development agreement with the changes indicated
in items 5 and 6 to include City Council in beautification issues and an appendix with
conceptual drawings of the building and landscaping with the weight limit for equipment
at 18,000 pounds. Allan Muller seconded the motion. After a short discussion, Ralph
Colton withdrew the motion; Mr. Muller agreed.
Allan Muller moved to direct staff to draft a development agreement for the next
City Council meeting with changes to items l b, 4, 5b, 6, and 7, reflecting the
Council's discussion; to include an elevation -view of the proposed building and
landscaping; and to include the provision that City Council approve the
landscaping and screening plans. Ralph Colton seconded the motion.
Marilyn Arp expressed her concern with the rezoning and stated she believes that a
good precedent is not being set. Ray Venable agreed and stated that it doesn't seem
right for the City of McCall. He stated that changing the zoning and setting a precedent
was bad. He also said that the property was bought with the current zoning.
Mayor Eimers said that the key part of the agreement is in the exhibit. As long as it
adds to the appearance, it is okay.
Mayor Eimers, Mr. Colton, and Mr. Muller voted aye. Ms. Arp and Mr. Venable
voted nay. The motion carried.
At 9:35PM City Council recessed. The meeting reconvened at 9:50PM.
PUBLIC COMMENT
At 9:50PM the public comment section was reopened and then closed due to no further
comments.
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BUSINESS
AB 99-127 Ice Rink Application
Karl Augustine, Grant Administrator from IDA-ORE, presented the ice rink application.
He said that more information is available daily, such as more detailed cost estimates.
A few documents still need to be added to the application, but the draft copy is ready.
The application requests $180,000 from grant funds for site development.
Mr. Augustine stated that Steven Crook will be heading up the fundraising efforts for the
project.
Mr. Augustine asked for approval for the Mayor to sign the application.
Ralph Colton moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the ICDBG application and for
Mr. Augustine to submit the ICDBG application. Allan Muller seconded the
motion. All council members voted aye. The motion carried.
Allan Muller asked if parking had been addressed. Karl Augustine confirmed that it had
not been addressed. Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
had discussed the issue.
Mayor Eimers thanked Mr. Augustine for his work.
AB 99-129 Request for Funds & Change Order #3
Mr. Kirkpatrick presented a change order for the downtown project for an additional
$1,920.25. The change order includes:
1. retaining wall by My Fathers Place
2. additional wiring due to the relocation of a pedestal in McCall Community Park
3. adjustment of water valves and the installation of a concrete collar where
additional pavement was removed
In addition, the agenda bill includes a pay request in the amount of $117,646.34, to be
paid from ITD and Block Grant funds.
Marilyn Arp moved to approve change order #3. Allan Muller seconded the
motion. All council members voted aye. The motion carried.
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Allan Muller moved to approve the payment for the McCall Downtown
Revitalization Project for $117,646.34 and authorize the Mayor to sign the pay
request. Mayor Eimers seconded the motion. All council members voted aye.
The motion carried.
AB 99-128 Certificate of Substantial Completion
Mr. Kirkpatrick presented the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the downtown
project. He explained that the date for substantial completion was changed to
December 6, 1999. There is a punch list of items to be completed in the spring.
Allan Muller moved to approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion and
authorize the Mayor to sign. Ralph Colton seconded the motion. All council
members voted aye. The motion carried.
In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Kirkpatrick gave a report on additional
ITD work to be done in the downtown. He explained that ITD has agreed to fund the
construction of turn bay on 3' Street, at Park Street, for $160,000. The funding will
include construction, widening of the road, lighting, curbs, and sidewalks. Mr.
Kirkpatrick stated that a request to amend the contract with Boise Paving for the turn
bay construction and possibly a water line on 3rd Street would be presented to the
Council at a later date. He stated that the water line will need to be paid for by the City,
but that Bill Keating thinks that the money can be found in the budget.
AB 99-130 Year 2000 Alcohol Beverage Licenses
Cathleen Koch requested that the alcohol beverage licenses included in the City
Council packet be approved. The licenses that have not been signed by the Chief of
Police should be approved contingent upon his approval.
Marilyn Arp moved to approve and authorize the Acting City Clerk to issue the
Alcohol Beverage Licenses for the Year 2000, contingent upon Chief Wolf's
approval. Mayor Eimers seconded the motion. All council members voted aye.
The motion carried.
City Council decided to cancel the meeting scheduled for December 23, 1999. The
next meeting will be held December 30, 1999 at noon.
AB 99-131 Resolution 12-99
Mr. Kirkpatrick presented Resolution 12-99. He stated that the Lions Club would like to
sell fireworks around New Year's Eve. The City Code does not allow the sale, private
possession or use of fireworks at this time of year. The resolution would allow fireworks
to be sold one time for the Millennium celebration.
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Fire Chief Dale Points stated that he doesn't have a problem working with people if it's
within the law and expressed his support for the resolution. Chief Points stated that he
does not support any extension of the fireworks sales and use period in July.
Mayor Eimers moved to approve Resolution 12-99. Ralph Colton seconded the
motion. All council members voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 99-132 Authority to Negotiate for a Project Manager
Mayor Eimers stated that the J Ditch Project Manager selection committee has
reviewed resumes from 16 applicants and selected four candidates for interviews. He
stated that the selection committee members are himself, Allan Muller, Lindley
Kirkpatrick, Scott Findlay and Mike Anderson. The four finalists are Paul Levihn,
Gregory Mayer, Ralph Kangas, and Richard Rask.
Council requested that staff inform Kirby Vickers, of JUB, and Ted Whiteman, of the
Payette Lakes Water & Sewer District, who the top candidates are.
Mayor Eimers moved to grant the J Ditch Project Manager Selection Committee
the authority to negotiate a contract, to be brought to the next City Council
Meeting. Allan Muller seconded the motion. Mayor Eimers, Mr. Muller, Ms. Arp
and Mr. Venable voted aye. Mr. Colton abstained. The motion carried.
REPORTS
Acting City Manager & City Planner —Lindley Kirkpatrick
• The City Manager recruiting ads started in 6 regional papers, on web sites and in
Idaho Job Service. The closing date is February 15, 2000. Mr. Kirkpatrick will
check to see if the position can be posted in ICMA. There have also been ads for
the Citizens Committee in the newspaper.
• There are 2 vacancies within City Hall. Racquel Thackeray, in Finance, and Willie
Hardin, in facilities maintenance, have both resigned.
• The City of McCall has a GEM Committee that has been inactive. Mr. Kirkpatrick
will send a letter to the Department of Commerce to pursue reactivating the
committee.
City Attorney —Dave Bieter
• The business license Ordinance is being drafted. Mr.
peddler/hawker, pawnbrokers, and beer, liquor and wine
Bieter assumes that the
licenses will remain in the
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code. He will prepare an Ordinance repealing the other licenses that are no longer
valid.
Chief of Police —Steve Wolf
• Marilyn Arp asked if the policy for snowmobiles had been advertised. Mr. Wolf said
that it had not, but he would see what had been done in the past.
Acting City Clerk —Cathleen Koch
• A liquor -catering permit for Lardo's Grill and Saloon has been approved.
City Council —Marilyn Arp
• Wanted to know about Bonni Shikrallah's position as a grant coordinator. Ms. Arp
thought that the position was supposed to be a contract position, as approved in the
budget, and not an employee of the City of McCall. Mr. Kirkpatrick said that Ms.
Shikrallah was hired as a permanent part-time employee. Her role is to identify
sources of grants and work with funding agencies, but may vary depending on the
issue. Ms. Arp asked if the City pays travel expenses. Mr. Kirkpatrick said that they
are paid like any other employee, but her location in Boise is a benefit because most
of the agencies she works with are in Boise. Mr. Kirkpatrick also explained that Ms.
Shikrallah is on 6 months of probation.
City Council —Ralph Colton
• Will discuss pending litigation in executive session.
City Council —Allan Muller
• Would like to get moving on employee savings and incentives. It has been put off
for 2 years. He would like staff to check with IEC and the AIC to see if they have a
program that we can duplicate.
City Council —Ray Venable
• No comment.
City Council —Mayor Eimers
• No comment.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:55PM Allan Muller moved to go into executive session per Idaho Code 67-
2345(f) to consider pending litigation and 67-2345(b) to consider a personnel
matter. Mayor Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote Mayor Eimers, Mr.
Muller, Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp and Mr. Venable voted aye. The motion carried.
The discussion included a personnel issue and pending litigation.
At 12:15 PM Mayor Eimers moved to come out of executive session. Mr. Muller
seconded the motion. At a roll call vote Mayor Eimers, Mr. Colton, Mr. Muller, Ms.
Arp and Mr. Venable voted aye. The motion carried.
Mayor Eimers moved to instruct Ralph Colton to continue and finalize
negotiations with Bezates and Seubert, by the end of the year if possible, based
on the numbers previously discussed. Mr. Muller seconded the motion. All
council members voted aye. The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, Mayor Eimers moved to adjourn. Mr. Muller seconded and
the motion carried unanimously. The Council adjournel at 12:20PM.
Kirk Eimers, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Cathleen Koch, Acting City Clerk
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