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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 8, 2001
Table of Contents
Call To Order and Roll Call
Public Comment
Consent Agenda
Business
Reports
Adjournment
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Mayor Muller called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 7pm. 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 and Finance Director/City Clerk Cathleen Koch.
The Mayor called for public comment.
Glen Gore, representative of the Lion's Club, wanted to let Council know they did well at
Winter Carnival and appreciated Council's support.
Janet Venable, resident of McCall, asked when Mission Street could be fixed. Mr.
Strope mentioned that Mission Street was included on the Unfinanced Requirements
List. There's sufficient funding in the Streets Fund if Council directs, staff can get
prepared to pave Mission Street.
The following items were listed on the consent agenda:
· Minutes of February 8, 2001
· Minutes of February 15, 2001
· Minutes of February 22, 2001
· Invoice Approval List Dated March 2, 2001
· Payroll Report for Pay Period Ending February 16, 2001
Mr. Muller moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Eimers seconded the
motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 01-35 Pancake House Waterline Upgrade
Mr. Kirkpatrick presented a request from George and Bonnie Bertram for waterline
upgrades for the new Pancake House restaurant and gift shop. Mr. Kirkpatrick
reviewed the staff comments included in the packet. He stated that the standard
practice for new developers in need of waterline upgrades is for the developer to pay
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the cost of upgrades. The current waterline is not adequate to serve the needs of the
new building. The issue is to determine who will pay the cost of the upgrade. Mr.
Kirkpatrick recited examples of other situations that required developers to pay the cost
to upgrade the waterlines. A letter from the City Planning and Zoning Commission was
included in the packet expressing their opinion that in some instances the City should
consider paying for all or some of the costs of improved infrastructure to encourage infill
development.
Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that the existing sewer line is in need of replacement, but has the
capacity to accommodate the enlarged Pancake House. The Planning and Zoning
Commission gave conditional approval for an 85-room hotel across the street. The
sewer line does not have the capacity to accommodate the hotel. The hotel developer
is replacing the sewer lines at his cost. He will also be extending water lines.
Bonnie Bertram, owner of the Pancake House, addressed Council concerning the
waterline upgrade issue. She explained that the problem is that they can't seem to
come up with a solution and a cost. The Bertram's feel the water and sewer lines are
substandard and need to be replaced. Mrs. Bertram pointed out that they are different
from new developers because they already have service. She agrees with having to
participate in upgrading the water and sewer lines, but doesn't feel she should have to
pay for City infrastructure that needs to be replaced.
Mr. Kirkpatrick pointed out that the City would not be replacing this water line at this
time if it were not for the enlarged Pancake House and the demand for fire flows.
Kim Allen, engineer for the Bertram's, stated that the minimum requirement for fire
flows is 1,000 gallons per minute. The current flow is marginal at 993 gallons per
minute because almost any building would require 1,500 gallons per minute of water
pressure for fire flows. Mrs. Allen pointed out that the Bertram's could choose to go
directly across the street and hook into the new development. However, if they went
across the street it would not benefit anybody else. Mrs. Allen also pointed out that
Mrs. Bertram has been paying into the water and sewer system for 20 years, which is
much different than a new developer coming in and asking for upgrades.
Council discussed the opportunity of doing a project such as this when it is already in
future plans for the City. In the past, they have taken opportunities in order to share
costs.
Bill Burke said that Council does not want to discourage development. He gave an
example of the first person having to pay the costs. Mr. Kirkpatrick explained that a
latecomers agreement could be drafted, which would require developers who come
along and connect to a new, larger, improved line, in a specified period of time, to pay
for a portion of the original costs of development.
Mr. Gore, resident of McCall, spoke about the inadequate waterlines at his residence.
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Ms. Arp moved to table AB01-35 until the next meeting. Mr. Muller seconded the
motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried.
Mr. Bieter noted that the City might want to take the opportunity to update the city code
with a policy concerning upgrades.
AB 01-22 Policy Regarding Extension of City Services Outside the City Limits
Mr. Kirkpatrick presented the ordinance for extending city services outside the city
limits, which was a follow up to a work session with city staff. The ordinance requires
annexation prior to any extension of water or sewer services outside the city limits.
Council discussed adding a condition that the City must have the capacity in order to
provide sewer service. Just because water is received does not mean sewer services
will be provided.
Ms. Arp moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, first reading only,
Ordinance No. 754. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr.
Eimers, Ms. Arp, Mr. Venable, Mr. Colton and Mr. Muller voted aye. The motion
carried.
AB 01-32 Tree Ordinance No. 749
Mr. Strope noted that comments had not been received on the ordinance. He
recommended a second reading of the ordinance.
Kevin Grove, resident of McCall, commented on the tree ordinance. He had several
concerns with the ordinance, which he highlighted. Mr. Strope asked Mr. Grove if he
would be willing to speak to Dan Pillard about the ordinance. Mr. Grove agreed to
speak with Mr. Pillard.
Ms. Arp moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, second reading only,
Ordinance No. 754. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr.
Eimers, Ms. Arp, Mr. Venable, Mr. Colton and Mr. Muller voted aye. The motion
carried.
AB 01-34 PLWSD's usage of the Boat Pump Out Station for Moorage
Mr. Peckham explained that Bill Burke, PLWSD employee, requested to use the
pumpout station for moorage of their two boats. The dock is closed to the public
because it is a pumpout station. His only concern is that they must not block access to
the pumps.
Mr. Burke, PLWSD, said that Jay Sila from Department of Lands suggested they use
the pumpout station docks for moorage. Mr. Burke agreed to share in any costs.
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An agreement will be drafted for usage of the docks and brought back to Council. Mr.
Colton mentioned other dock possibilities because parking will be difficult when the
water levels are Iow.
AB 01-37 City Prosecutor RFP
Mr. Strope explained that the City received 2 responses, which were provided to
Council. He wanted direction on what to do next.
Council discussed the availability issue for one of the proposals. They also talked
about the possibility of personnel issues still existing with the current prosecutor. A
conflict still seems to exist between Mr. Roats and Police Department personnel. Mr.
Strope said that no specific issues have been brought to his attention since he
discussed the last issues with Mr. Roats and Mr. Wolf.
Council asked about training issues. Mr. Wolf stated that he told Council before he
would work with Mr. Roars to resolve any personality conflicts. Mr. Wolf pointed out
that specific training has been requested but has not materialized. Mr. Colton stated
that departments do not have training plans. Mr. Wolf defended Mr. Roats by saying
he's always contactable and is a good prosecutor. He also mentioned that he did not
want to get into all of the issues because he didn't think he was in the correct forum to
do so. The only problem right now is the lack of training. Mr. Wolf also said that the
Police Department has a training plan. Mr. Strope explained that Mr. Roats contract
specifically requires that he provide training no less than once every 2 months, which
has not occurred.
Mr. Strope said that he did not know if there was a specific personnel issue tied to the
prosecutor. If Council directs Mr. Strope to fix the problems, then he's prepared to do
that. However, he did state that he does not have a supervisory role with the City
Prosecutor like he does with the City Attorney.
Mr. Strope pointed out that regardless of what the City does about the City Prosecutor,
Mr. Roars still prosecutes the felony cases.
Council asked if Mr. Roats was only unresponsive in the training area. Mr. Strope said
that he would like to come back to Council with an answer. He's very uncomfortable
criticizing someone's performance in this type of forum. Mr. Eimers said the same
discussion was held in a closed session and the City's still in the same place.
Mr. Eimers moved to immediately, as soon as the contracts will allow, change the
prosecuting attorney to the candidate Jaime Shropshire. Mr. Venable seconded
the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Venable, and Mr. Muller voted aye.
Ms. Arp and Mr. Colton voted nay. The motion carried.
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Mr. Eimers moved to direct the City Manager to negotiate a contract price and a
cap according to Ms. Arp's concerns and bring it back to Council. Mr. Muller
seconded the motion. Four Council Members voted aye. One Council Member
voted nay. The motion carried.
City Manager- Robert Strope
A J-Ditch pre-construction meeting will be held on March 13, 2001 in Boise. Interwest
Contractors will become the primary contractor. J-U-B Engineers will be having a
meeting with the regulatory agencies.
There has been interest in the construction management contract for the Water
Treatment Plant. Responses are anticipated tomorrow. Mr. Strope will be in Boise for
the congressional delegation on March 15, 2001.
Mr. Strope drafted a letter in support of Steve West. He asked for approval of the draft
for the Mayor to sign the letter.
Mr. Eimers moved to approve the letter Robert wrote in support of Steve West
and authorize the Mayor to sign. Mr. Colton seconded the motion. All Council
Members voted aye. The motion carried.
The fees for recreation will be on the agenda for March 22, 2001. The committee has
not had adequate time to discuss the single fees as discussed during the audit. The
issue of Heartland partnering with the City is unresolved.
Mr. Strope stated that he does not recommend spending the money from the general
fund at this time for the unfinanced requirements list. He did recommend using the
Street Fund money for projects such as Mission Street and the airport parking lot. A
paving plan will be drafted for Council to consider. Mr. Colton will work with staff on the
paving plan.
City Attorney - Dave Bieter
None.
Finance Director/City Clerk - Cathleen Koch
Caselle will be coming to McCall in order to resolve software issues.
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City Councilor- Marilyn Arp
Ms. Arp asked about the cost of health insurance coverage. Mr. Strope stated that
more cost effective providers were looked at, but there were none available.
When will the Personnel Manual be complete? Mr. Strope explained the process of
who will be reviewing it and when.
What is the timeline for the water rate discussion? Mr. Strope hopes within the next 2
to 3 weeks.
City Councilor- Ralph Colton
Mr. Colton would like to see department training goals.
City Councilor - Ray Venable
None.
City Councilor- Kirk Eimers
None.
City Councilor- Mayor Muller
Mr. Muller asked about the emails he's received from Ken Harward. Mr. Strope asked
Council how they would like him to deal with the emails from AIC. Council gave Mr.
Strope the authority to respond personally, but not for the entire City.
Without further business, Mr. Eimers moved to adjourn. Mr. Muller seconded the
motion. Ail Council Members voted aye. The motion carried. The Council
adjourned at lO:30pm.
ATTEST:
AlianMuller, Mayor
Cathieen A. Kochl Finance Director/City Clerk
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