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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, July 13, 2000
Table of Contents
Call To Order and Roll Call
Public Comment
Consent Agenda
Business
Reports
Executive Session
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:OOpm.
Ms. Arp, 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
Manager Robert Strope, City Clerk Cathleen Koch and Police Chief Steve Wolf.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Mayor called for public comment.
Chuck Davis, representing Idaho Trout Unlimited, asked for authorization to fish from
the Net Pens the weeks of July 15th and August 12th. He requested 1 weekend in July
and August every year.
Mr. Eimers moved to allow Idaho Trout Unlimited to have fishing from the net
pens one weekend in July and August each year. Mr. Colton seconded the
motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were listed on the consent agenda:
• Minutes of June 8, 2000 Meeting
• Minutes of June 26, 2000 Meeting
• Invoice Approval List Dated July 10, 2000
• Payroll Report for Pay Period Ending June 23, 2000
• AB 00-57 St. Clair Contractors, Inc. Application for Payment #2
• AB 00-70 East-West Loop Purpose & Need Statement
Mr. Colton asked about a letter concerning the transit system for handicap people.
Staff will review the letter and handle the issue.
Mr. Eimers moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Colton seconded the
motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried.
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BUSINESS
AB 00-71 Scenic Byways Corridor Management Plan — Points of Interest
Mary Allen presented the Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan and stated who
was in charge of each area. She explained that all points of interest might not be
included.
Mr. Eimers moved to endorse the "points of interest" for inclusion in the Payette
River Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan, as recommended by Mary Allen.
Ms. Arp seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion
carried.
AB 00-48 Fire Department Lease
Mr. Strope stated that the Rural Fire District had already approved the lease. The
changes that Council requested have already been made. The lease was set up to
avoid the City being liable for any problems that may or may not occur.
Mr. Colton moved to approve the lease agreement between the McCall Fire
Protection District and the City of McCall and authorize the Mayor to sign. Mr.
Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Venable, Mr.
Colton, Ms. Arp and Mr. Eimers voted aye. The motion carried.
Mr. Muller moved to approve Resolution 00-14 and authorize the Mayor to sign.
Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Venable, Mr.
Colton, Ms. Arp and Mr. Eimers voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 00-72 Budget Update
Mr. Strope passed out budget documents. He recommended that Council transfer
money within departments from the approved budget. Council did not want to move
their contingency money into other departments. They listed reasons why it was not a
good idea to move the contingency money. For example, one of the City docks is
sitting on the beach and needs to be fixed. Another reason was Council would like to
give the Public Works Department a bonus for doing a great job. Council requested
Robert find the extra $20,000 to cover the departments instead of using the
contingency money.
Mr. Eimers pointed out that last year the City ran in the black. This year will be the
same. The City will be able to start paying off its debt, which was partly induced by
Montgomery Watson.
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Mr. Strope wanted to know whether Council intends to maintain, expand or cut services.
A list of what can be provided with the funds allocated will be presented with each
budget. Mr. Eimers said that he wants to improve services with the same amount of
money. August 5, 2000 will be an all -daylong budget presentation.
Mr. Strope will calculate the 3 percent for property taxes. He estimated that it would
give the City $50,000 to $60,000 extra.
Mr. Strope asked if the Council Members wanted to see the aggregate amounts and
levels of service or line -by-line items specifically. Ms. Arp stated that she would like to
see the changes in the budget specifically. Mr. Colton would like the City to make its
properties usable. He referred to Mill Park and the dog pound specifically.
A capital improvement plan will be included for the next year. This year Mr. Strope will
be concentrating on the departments' budgets.
REPORTS
City Manager — Robert Strope
Mr. Strope added items to the Council Action list. The items included:
• Handicap access transit system.
• Impound lot.
• Cemetery (Attorney Action Update).
• Sheriffs department boat dock.
• Response to Peter Johnson's letter concerning the sewer system.
• Davis Beach South Dock — Mr. Bieter asked if we have proof of insurance.
• Fee waivers — Golf Course and other departments need to adopt policies. Mr.
Bieter does not recommend refunding or waiving fees on an ad hoc basis.
There are ordinances on the books that may not have been enforced in the past or
enforced uniformly. The City Manager is charged with enforcing the ordinances. The
City needs to have a united front. If the Council Members are aware of ordinances that
are not their intent, then Mr. Strope needs to know.
There are several issues that have come up in reference to the current code. They
include the following:
• Hawkers Licenses for group events such as the recent Arts & Crafts Fair.
• Some Cities limit yard sales to 2 to 4 per year.
Mr. Eimers would like the sign ordinance enforced. Council would also like the junkyard
ordinance looked at.
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Mr. Strope will have a Resolution that he was directed to prepare for the next meeting.
City Councilor — Marilyn Arp
Addressed an article in the newspaper about Lance Rogers being the Athletic Director
for the high school. She asked how he could do a fulltime job at the police department
and be an athletic director. Mr. Strope stated that each department head approves
outside employment.
Steve Wolf — Chief of Police
Mr. Rogers is working 2 to 3 hours daily. Mr. Rogers said that it would not interfere with
his job as a police officer. If the outside employment affects his job, he will not work as
the athletic director. His first priority is to the police department.
A copy of Senate Bill 1360 was distributed to the Council Members. It deals with
threats against elected officials.
Traffic has been a problem on Pilgrim Cove and Miles Standish. In particular, speeding
and reckless driving. Carla Donica ordered speed bumps, but they cause too much
damage to vehicles. They are also difficult to put down and take up for snow plowing.
A stop sign and children at play signs have been put in the area.
Mr. Eimers complimented the police department for their performance on the 4th of July.
Matt Uranga — J-U-B Engineers, Inc.
Mr. Uranga gave an update concerning the J-Ditch project. The application for payment
will be refined because it is somewhat confusing. The changes will show the
percentage of completion better. Mr. Uranga has a gut feeling that the project is
behind. They may decide to work 7 days a week, 12 hours per day with a rotating crew.
They can also bring in another scraper, which would increase productivity 25 percent.
As a last result, 2 shifts could be run per day.
A change order will be provided at the next meeting. It looks like the debris at the site
has been completely removed. Mr. Uranga is estimating the change order to be
between $30,000 and $35,000.
City Attorney — Dave Bieter
None.
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City Clerk — Cathleen Koch
None.
Ashley Royal — City Treasurer
The current year's budget is in transition. Mr. Royal would like the projections to suffice
for financials this month so that he can concentrate on the budget. Council agreed.
City Councilor — Marilyn Arp
The City needs to have a discussion on human rights in the near future to decide where
the community is going. Mr. Strope and Ms. Arp will discuss how to handle the human
rights issue.
City Councilor — Mayor Muller
Idaho Power and Citizens do not have anything prioritized right now for burying cables.
Idaho Power needs to be on a future agenda.
Mr. Strope noted that he met with Charter Communications concerning the cable TV
franchise agreement. The new agreement includes an increase in fees from 3 to 5
percent.
Mr. Muller requested an update concerning the local option taxes. Donna Glenn will be
in a future meeting to give an update. They are looking at a 1 percent general sales tax
and 2 percent bed only tax, no booze. It is estimated that the 2 taxes will generate
$400,000 in revenue. The committee is identifying what the City will receive for the
money and what the average household will spend compared to a tourist.
The signs at Rotary Park need to be changed to include beer and wine.
Bill Keating needs to be involved in any future sewer issues.
Mr. Muller would like the grant administration position reviewed. He would like to see
what grants have been received and what the City is receiving for their money. Mr.
Eimers stated that a contract position was approved, not a staff member. Ms. Arp
added that there is an additional cost to having somebody in Boise. Mr. Muller would
like a grant writer not an administrator.
City Councilor — Ray Venable
None.
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City Councilor — Kirk Eimers
The City needs to be represented with Payette Lakes Sewer System. Mr. Strope stated
that Vern Brewer reviewed the sewer district agreement. Mr. Strope will contact the
district about rewriting the agreement.
People need to be asked not to park their vehicles in bike lanes. Mr. Wolf stated that
he had received two complaints concerning Shore Lodge and Harry's Drydock. Shore
Lodge will not park their vehicles in the bike lanes anymore. Harry's Drydock is still
parking in the bike lanes. Mr. Wolf will address the issue.
City Councilor — Ralph Colton
Mr. Strope will be giving a draft evaluation to Mr. Colton.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:05pm, Mr. Muller moved to go into executive session per Idaho Code 67-
2345(1t) to consider pending litigation. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll
call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp and Mr. Venable voted aye.
The motion carried.
The discussion concerned pending litigation.
At 9:34pm, Mr. Muller moved to come out of executive session. Mr. Eimers
seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Ms.
Arp and Mr. Venable voted aye. The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, Mr. Eimers moved to adjourn. Mr. Muller seconded the
motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried. The Council adjourned at
9:35pm.
ATTEST:
Ac>ean Muller, Mayor
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