HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1999 12/30MINUTES
McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, December 30, 1999
Table of Contents
Call To Order and Roll Call
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
10:05am. Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eimers, 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. Attorney Dave Bieter
was not present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Mayor called for public comment. There were no comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
A new appointment to the City Planning and Zoning Commission was added to the
agenda.
The following items were listed on the consent agenda:
• Minutes of December 9, 1999 Meeting
• Invoice Approval List Dated December 27, 1999
• Payroll Report Dated December 3, 1999
• Payroll Report Dated December 17, 1999
There was discussion about items on the invoice approval list. There will be future
discussion concerning Chief Wolfs terms of employment.
Mr. Colton moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Eimers seconded the
motion. All council members voted aye. The motion carried.
BUSINESS
AB 99-133 Y2K Readiness Report
City Staff gave a presentation explaining that the essential services for the City and the
community would continue unless something out of their control happened. Staff
members included Mr. Kirkpatrick, Acting City Manager/City Planner, Mr. Wolf, Police
Chief, Mr. Points, Fire Chief, Mr. Kimball, Water and Sewer Superintendent, and Mr.
Simmons from Alpha & Omega Computers. They each addressed specific issues.
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AB 99-134 Temporary Street Closures
Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that the Chamber of Commerce was requesting that the City
close 2' Street from Lenora to Lake Street for Winter Carnival. They were also
requesting closure of East Lake Street from the Hotel McCall to Bev's Cafe. The Police
Department, Fire Department and Public Works reviewed the request and had no
objections. There was discussion about notifying the other businesses that would be
affected.
Mr. Eimers moved to approve the temporary closure of 2nd Street, between Lenora
and Lake Street for January 28-30 and February 4-6, and East Lake Street,
between the Hotel McCall and Bev's Cafe for January 29—February 6, with the
East Lake Street portion being contingent upon no objections from Harry's,
Mountain Monkey Business and Gravity Sports. Ms. Arp seconded the motion.
All council members voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 99-135 Police Car Lease/Purchase
Mr. Koch, Police Officer, presented a request for the third police car that had been
budgeted for the year. The agreement was identical to the previous one that included
two cars, but for half the cost. Mr. Bieter, City Attorney had reviewed and approved the
agreement.
Mr. Eimers moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr.
Colton seconded the motion. At a roll call vote Ms. Arp, Mr. Venable, Mr. Eimers
and Mr. Colton voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 99-136 Spring Mountain Ranch LID
Mr. Kirkpatrick presented Ordinance 736 requested by Spring Mountain Ranch to
segregate the assessments for LID #3 to allow the platting of Phase IV. The value is
divided between the lots.
Mr. Colton moved to suspend the rules and read by title only and one time only
Ordinance 736. Ms. Arp seconded the motion. All council members voted aye.
The motion carried.
Mr. Kirkpatrick read by title only Ordinance 736.
Mr. Colton moved to adopt Ordinance 736. Ms. Arp seconded the motion. All
council members voted aye. The motion carried.
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AB 99-143 Lakeport Corporation LID
This agenda bill was postponed until the January 13, 2000 meeting.
AB 99-137 Golf Clubhouse Contract
Mr. Pillard requested approval of Resolution 14-99 for an extension of the Golf Course
Clubhouse Winter Contract. The Golf Advisory Committee will review the contract on
February 10, 2000 and have a recommendation for City Council after that date.
Mr. Eimers asked if a lease was considered. The Committee will consider all options.
Ms. Arp moved to adopt Resolution 14-99. Mr. Colton seconded the motion. Mr.
Eimers, Mr. Muller, Ms. Arp and Mr. Venable voted aye. Mr. Colton abstained.
The motion carried.
AB 99-138 Golf Course Green Fees
Mr. Pillard explained that this agenda item would be postponed until the next meeting
so that it can be noticed as a public hearing.
AB 99-139 Downtown Improvement Committee Name Change
Mr. Kirkpatrick presented a request from the Downtown Improvement Committee to
change their name to the McCall Improvement Committee. He stated that the
committee would like to expand its scope to include the whole community. A revised
mission statement and goals will be presented to the Council at a later date. Mr.
Kirkpatrick asked that the Council endorse the change in scope and approve the name
change.
Ms. Arp moved to approve the name change from the Downtown Improvement
Committee to the McCall Improvement Committee. Mr. Colton seconded the
motion. All council members voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 99-140 Snow Removal Ordinance
Mr. Kirkpatrick presented Ordinance 737, to prohibit depositing of snow, ice, or debris
on public rights -of -way and provide penalties for violations. He stated that the current
City Code does not expressly prohibit depositing snow into the street, and a safety
hazard is often created. The Public Works Department recommends the Ordinance.
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There was discussion about snow being pushed from the road into private driveways.
Staff was asked to examine the cost of removing snow from the entrances to driveways
and private roads for the next meeting.
Mr. Colton moved to suspend the rules and read by title only the first reading
only of Ordinance 737. Ms. Arp seconded the motion. At a roll call vote Ms. Arp,
Mr. Venable, Mr. Eimers and Mr. Colton voted aye. The motion carried.
Mr. Kirkpatrick read by title only Ordinance 737.
AB 99-130 Alcohol Beverage Licenses
Ms. Koch requested approval of the remaining liquor license applications that had been
received. All businesses had turned in an application. Some applications were still
pending a background check and approval by the Police Chief.
Ms. Arp moved to approve the alcohol beverage licenses contingent on the Police
Chief's approval. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. All council members voted
aye. The motion carried.
AB 99-141 J Ditch Project Manager
Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that four excellent candidates had been interviewed for the
position. Paul Levihn was selected for the position and agreed to the concept of the
employment contract presented. The cost of the contract will be reimbursable by DEQ
grant funds. Mr. Kirkpatrick reviewed the scope of work included in the contract, stating
that the Project Manager would work to ensure that the project is completed in a timely
fashion, within the available budget.
Mr. Eimers requested that City Staff draft a letter to Ralph Kangas thanking him for his
application.
Ms. Arp requested progress reports from the Project Manager. Mr. Kirkpatrick stated
that Mr. Levihn would attend City Council meetings at least once a month to provide
progress reports.
Mr. Colton moved to approve the consulting agreement presented and authorize
the Mayor to sign. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote Ms. Arp,
Mr. Venable, Mr. Eimers and Mr. Colton voted aye. The motion carried.
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AB 99-142 JUB Report—Seubert Site
Kirby Vickers, Tim Haener and Rick Mallory from JUB made a presentation concerning
the technical analysis of the Seubert Site. Mr. Vickers reviewed the budget, pointing
out the extremely low contingency. He stated that JUB would like to have a 5%
contingency and would seek to reduce other costs in order to increase the amount
available for contingencies. Mr. Vickers stated that the report was delivered to IDWR
and DEQ on December 29, along with the appropriate IDWR dam permit application.
He stated that the report includes recommendations based on the geotechnical
analysis, but that the final geotech logs are not included. The peer review of the
geotechnical analysis has been started, although the review by one of the experts has
not been completed.
Mr. Haener discussed the piping system and disinfection options. He stated that the
system is designed to allow maximum operational flexibility. JUB is recommending that
chlorine in one -ton cylinders be used for disinfection.
There was discussion about the certification of the site. Mr. Vickers expects to hear any
concerns from IDWR and DEQ by the middle of January. He will try to have a
certification of the site for the next City Council meeting.
Rick Mallory reviewed the progress of the environmental documents. He stated that the
comparison of the sites had not been completed. Mr. Mallory stated that he would be
meeting with the nearby property owners to review the site layout, screening, and
buffering plans.
Rod Miller, Chad Drive, expressed his concern about how the development of the
Seubert site will impact his property. He questioned the proximity of the holding pond
to his property.
Mr. Colton moved to authorize JUB to proceed with the remainder of the design.
Ms. Arp seconded the motion. At a roll call vote Ms. Arp, Mr. Venable, Mr. Eimers
and Mr. Colton voted aye. The motion carried.
Mr. Colton will proceed with finalizing the Bezates negotiations.
At 12:55pm City Council recessed. The meeting reconvened at 1:15pm.
City Planning and Zoning Commission Appointment
Mr. Kirkpatrick reminded the Council that since Shirley Potter has resigned from the
Commission, very few members remain. He stated that Dottie Moore has requested to
be appointed and recommended that the Council do so.
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Ms. Arp moved to direct Mayor Eimers to appoint Dottie Moore to a 3-year term
effective January 1, 2000. Mr. Colton seconded the motion. All council members
voted aye. The motion carried.
Mayor Eimers appointed Dottie Moore to a 3-year term on the City Planning and
Zoning Commission beginning January 1, 2000.
REPORTS
Acting City Manager & City Planner — Lindley Kirkpatrick
• Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that the Urban Renewal Agency met with Jack Marshall to
discuss John Carey's development plans. The Urban Renewal Agency endorsed
the East Lake Street conceptual development with the understanding that the grant
funds would be used to purchase the property behind City Hall and that the funds
would be reserved by Mr. Carey for use in the Urban Renewal District when the East
Lake Street design is finalized, in addition to the $50,000 already pledged for public
improvements.
• Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that the FY99 audit is underway and is estimated to continue
throughout January.
City Councilor — Marilyn Arp
• Ms. Arp asked that City staff stay in touch with Glenn Gore regarding the proposed
Veterans Memorial and approvals that will be required.
• Ms. Arp asked about the incorrect Ponderosa State Park sign downtown. Mr.
Kirkpatrick stated that the Public Works Department had removed the sign and that
the sign will be reinstalled correctly by the contractor.
• There was discussion about correspondence received by the Council regarding
membership on the Airport Committee. Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that Geoff Rowe and
the Committee were aware of the issue and would be presenting an agenda bill to
the Council at the next meeting.
• A citizen contacted Ms. Arp about a letter delivered to City Hall several weeks ago.
She questioned why the Council Members had not received a copy. Mr. Kirkpatrick
stated that he was not aware of any correspondence for the Council not being
delivered. He stated that all mail received for the Mayor or Council Members is
delivered to them. The policy was clarified to ensure that letters received would be
copied and delivered to Council Members.
• Ms. Arp expressed her concern over Mr. Kirkpatrick's decision to close City offices
early on December 23. The Council asked that a calendar of 2000 holidays be
presented at the next meeting for approval.
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City Councilor — Ralph Colton
• Mr. Colton expressed his appreciation for the work done at the Ice -Skating Rink and
asked that Parks & Recreation, Public Works and the McCall Ice Skating
Association be commended for their efforts.
City Councilor — Ray Venable
• Mr. Venable wished everyone a happy New Year.
City Treasurer — Ashley Royal
• Mr. Royal stated that the Finance Department is currently seeking to fill a vacant
position.
• He stated that the monthly financial statements may be delayed beyond January 15
because of the audit, but that he would complete it as soon as possible.
• Mr. Royal stated that he has arranged for the auditors to help render the closing
financial statements for FY99, as is done in many small cities. He stated that funds
are available in the budget for the work.
City Councilor — Mayor Eimers
• A water grant application needs to be filled out. Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that Ms.
Shikrallah is working on water grants.
• The final meeting for water mediation will be on January 6, 2000.
Agenda Items for the January 13, 2000 City Council Meeting
• Citizens Committee to review options for DEQ water
• Medley's property rezoning request
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 3:15pm Mr. Colton moved to go into executive session per Idaho Code 67-
2345(fl to consider pending litigation. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll
call vote Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp and Mr. Venable voted aye. The motion
carried.
The discussion concerned pending litigation.
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At 3:40pm Mr. Colton moved to come out of executive session. Mr. Eimers
seconded the motion. At a roll call vote Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp and Mr.
Venable voted aye. The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Eimers seconded the
motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried. The Council adjourned at
3:40pm.
a uller, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cathleen Koch, Acting City Clerk
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