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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, June 22, 2000
Table of Contents
Call To Order and Roll Call
Public Comment
Consent Agenda
Business
Reports
Adjournment
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Muller called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 7:00pm.
Mr. Muller, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eimers, and Mr. Venable answered roll call. A quorum was
present. City staff members present were Attorney Dave Bieter, City Planner Lindley
Kirkpatrick, and City Clerk Cathleen Koch.
Agenda Bill 00-67 for the Junior Golf program was added to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Mayor called for public comment. There were no comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were listed on the consent agenda:
• Minutes of May 25, 2000 Meeting
• Invoice Approval List Dated June 19, 2000
• Payroll Report for Pay Period Ending June 9, 2000
• Resolution 00-12 Waiving Open Container Ordinance for Big Bang 2000
• Waive Hawker's License Fee for McCall Lion's Club
The Council Members noted that the police department's overtime was way up and
encouraged them to bring it down. Mr. Colton stated that a budget analysis was
included in the City Manager's goals and expectations.
Mr. Eimers moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Colton seconded the
motion, All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried.
BUSINESS
AB 00-65 Airport Lease for Dew Aircraft, Inc.
Geoff Rowe presented the lease for Dew Aircraft, Inc. Kurt Braun, former owner of
Pioneer Aviation, sold the hanger and the majority of his operation to Doug Walberg,
owner of Dew Aircraft, Inc. The proposed standard lease is at the current rate for an
FBO with no changes or modifications. Mr. Braun will continue to pay on his lease.
A non -compete clause is in place between Mr. Braun, Mr. Walberg and McCall Air Taxi.
The City does not have anything to do with the non -compete clause. Mr. Rowe
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recommended that the City not enter into future agreements whxen there are outside
agreements between leaseholders.
Mr. Eimers moved to approve the lease to Dew Aircraft, Inc, and authorize the
Mayor to sign. Mr. Colton seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Eimers,
Mr. Colton, Mr. Venable and Mr. Muller voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 00-67 Junior Golf Program
Carl Floss requested the City to waive the green fees for people that don't have season
passes. Adults will play with the juniors because there are not enough staff members
to handle the program. The City will receive $1 for green fees.
Mr. Colton moved to approve the program as explained by Mr. Hoss. Mr. Eimers
seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 00-66 Waive Park Permit Fee for Victory Cove Jr. High Puppet Show
Ms. Koch explained that the Victory Cove Camp will be holding a puppet show and
games for kids ages 4-10 at Mill Park June 27 through June 29, 2000. The event is
nonprofit. The organization has already paid the fee. They have requested a refund to
avoid the park permit fee.
Mr. Eimers move to approve the Park Permit Fee to be waived for 3 days and
refunded. Mr. Muller seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The
motion carried.
AB 00-64 McCall Projects for the Ida -Ore Comprehensive Economic Development
Strategy
Mr. Kirkpatrick presented the priorities for the McCall Projects for the Ida -Ore
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The list included:
1. Highway 55 Corridor Improvements of $2,500,000
2. McCall Ice Rink & Events Center of $700,000
3. Airport Sewer Project of $600,000
4. Downtown Parking of $900,000
5. Payette Lake Water Quality Improvement of $600,000
Mr. Colton moved to adopt the list of 5 economic development projects as
described by Mr. Kirkpatrick. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. All Council
Members voted aye. The motion carried.
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AB 00-63 McCall Area Comprehensive Plan
Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that the attached staff report detailed the recommendations made
by the City Council and County Commissioners on June 13th. The report was delivered
to the County Commissioners for action at their June 26th meeting.
The changes to the Comprehensive Plan included:
1. New action items related to Big Payette Lakes
2. Animal shelter with the County
3. Eliminate Lake Fork as a study area from the map
The changes will be incorporated in the final document and then presented in resolution
form.
REPORTS
City Planner — Lindley Kirkpatrick
Mr. Strope is out of town to move his family. The following week, he will be attending
the AIC Conference. Mr. Kirkpatrick will also be attending the conference Wednesday
through Friday. Bill Keating will be the Acting City Manager if necessary.
J-U-B Engineers Inc. — Matt Uranga
Mr. Uranga provided an update on the J-Ditch Project. It is estimated that the
contractor is one week behind. It is getting better because a new crew has started
working. The dikes will begin being built the following week, which will cause them to
get 2 for 1 on their hauls. It may be necessary to work longer hours or have 2 crews
working. It is premature to say at this point whether or not additional crews or longer
hours will be needed.
Scrap iron, concrete, logs and old car bodies have been found on the South side of the
site. Material will have to be put back in the hole, which was unforeseen. A change
order will be presented at the next meeting for the fill material needed. Mr. Uranga
estimated that it would cost $15,000 extra, not including the embankment. The extra fill
material will cost $284 per unit for approximately 4,000 yards. Beginning Monday, the
agencies will be out to look at the area on the South side and give their approval to use
the area.
City Planner — Lindley Kirkpatrick
It appears that all vendors for a group event such as the Arts and Crafts Fair need a
separate Hawkers License. The code does not make a provision for group licenses.
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The police department currently delivers the Council's packets. The current time to cut
off agenda bills is noon on Monday. Therefore, the packets are not complete and ready
for delivery until Monday evening or Tuesday morning depending upon the police
department's priorities. The Council Members agreed that the current time frame would
be fine. Mr. Venable requested that his packet be delivered to his apartment on Floyd
Street. Mr. Eimers would like his packet delivered to his home not his place of
business.
City Attorney — Dave Bieter
The current code usually allows Council to set fees for permits/licenses by resolution. A
resolution needs to be drafted according to what Council would like the policies to
reflect.
City Clerk — Cathleen Koch
None.
City Councilor — Ray Venable
Everything in his department is running fine.
City Councilor — Kirk Eimers
Mr. Strope stated at a previous meeting that the Recreation Department would need
additional funds. Mr. Eimers would like to see where those funds are coming from.
The money needs to be found without amending the budget.
Mr. Eimers complimented Craig Boswell for writing straightforward articles for the
Advocate detailing what is happening in the City. Last year the City took in $10.5
million and spent $9 million. The auditors have said that the City's finances are getting
back in order. The City still has debt, but at least it can start paying on the debt now.
Two years ago the water system was in the red. Now, the City will be able to bury the
power lines in conjunction with Idaho Power.
Mr. Eimers does not intend to take the tax increase this year. He complimented staff
for a job well done.
City Councilor — Ralph Colton
The City Manager's objectives were left open-ended. Mr. Strope is going to check each
department to see if they are fully staffed. There has to be a break-even point to meet
the needs of the citizens. It has been said in the past that specific departments should
be self-sufficient, but they do bring people and business to McCall.
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City Councilor — Mayor Muller
What is the status of the Udell property? Mr. Bieter said that the Last attempt was not
cost effective.
Mr. Muller has reservations about the grant administration position. He stated that the
City needs a grant writer not an administrator. Mr. Muller would like to know how much
money has been spent on the position and how much has been taken in to date.
Maybe the job description needs to be rewritten.
Idaho Power had a meeting to prioritize projects. Mr. Kirkpatrick mentioned that utilities
would be moved for the Park Street project. He asked for estimates to bury the lines
from the alley to South of Park Street.
Mr. Muller requested an update on the employee bonus program and the impound
storage lot. Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that he spoke to Mr. Collins who was dissatisfied with
the City intending to build an impound lot. He doesn't know the current status.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, Mr. Eimers moved to adjourn. Mr. Colton seconded the
motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried. The Council adjourned at
8:35pm.
ATTEST:
Ca teen A. Koch, City Clerk
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Ila'F Muller, Mayor
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