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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, June 7, 2001
Table of Contents
Call To Order and Roll Call
Public Comment
Consent Agenda
Business
Reports
Executive Session
Business
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 7:00 pm.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Mayor called for comments.
Dwayne Smith brought a magazine that ITD brought to a transportation meeting last
year. ITD and the citizens have considered an alternate route around McCall for
approximately 20 years. Mr. Smith suggested that Mr. DeBoer give up less than 1 % of
his land from the River Ranch Development for the alternate route since Mr. Smith has
given land for different projects. In many cases, a developer has to give the city or
county work or land.
Mr. Bieter explained that it's inappropriate to discuss a particular application that is
before Council and that the public hearing is closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were listed on the consent agenda:
• Invoice Approval List Dated May 31, 2001
• Payroll Report for Pay Period Ending May 25, 2001
• The Wild Bear Alcohol Beverage License — Contingent on Background
• McCall Airport Project No. 3-16-0023-8- Resolution 01-11
• MDHS Girls Soccer Fundraiser
• Resolution No. 01-12 (McCall Folk Festival) — Contingent on ordinance change
• AB 01-88 Resolution 01-10, Prohibiting the Use of Excessive Force Against
Non-violent Civil Rights Demonstrators
• AB 01-86 Final Play Approval For Sub-01-2, SUB-01-3, SUB-01-4 and SUB-01-5
Mr. Eimers moved to approve the Consent Agenda with Resolution 01-12
contingent upon change of ordinance. Mr. Colton seconded the motion. At a roll
call vote, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp, Mr. Venable, and Mr. Muller voted day.
The motion carried.
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BUSINESS
AB 01-87 ICDBG Contract with Idaho Department of Commerce
Mr. Kirkpatrick asked Council to approve the agreements with Idaho Department of
Commerce. The first agreement is standard for block grant funds requiring a certain
amount of match, which will come from the Sabala Foundation. The second agreement
is with the Sabala Foundation because it is a sub recipient grant. The Sabala's will
enter into the actual contract, which holds them responsible for complying with the
requirements of the contract.
Ms. Arp asked if the parking would be part of the ice rink or a public structure. Another
agreement will come to the City to work out the details. Mr. Kirkpatrick said the
Sabala's will own the parking facilities but a portion will be public. The City will share
some of the costs of operation and maintenance.
Ms. Arp moved to approve the grant agreement with the Idaho Department of
Commerce and authorize the Mayor to sign. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At
a roll call vote, Ms. Arp, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Mr. Venable, and Mr. Muller voted
aye. The motion carried.
Mr. Colton moved to approve the sub -recipient agreement with the Richard J.
Sabala Foundation and authorize the Mayor to sign. Mr. Eimers seconded the
motion. At a roll call vote, Ms. Arp, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Mr. Venable, and Mr.
Muller voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 01-73 Ordinance Regarding Annexation and R-5 Zoning Designation
Mr. Kirkpatrick asked to table the request until July 12, 2001 and allow staff and
developers to work through some of the issues like the ones with the FAA and ITD.
ITD is asking the City to protect the corridor.
Bill Clark said that correspondence was received from the FAA, which was
encouraging. The letter gave the impression that the FAA is willing to work on the
aviation easement and wildlife issues.
Mr. DeBeor gave an update on the project. He said that he wants Council to be
comfortable with decision. The alternate route has been changed to go through 3 miles
of the DeBeor's property. The DeBoer's have never been asked or contacted about
buying their property.
Mr. Eimers moved to table the annexation and zoning request until July 12, 2001.
Mr. Muller seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion
carried.
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AB 01-85 Appoint Curt Spalding to Represent McCall on the Valued Committee
Mr. Strope said that Larry Smith asked to step down from the VALUED committee. He
recommended Curt Spalding.
Ms. Arp moved to direct the Mayor to appoint Curt Spalding as McCall's Action
Committee Chair and representative to VALUED. Mr. Eimers seconded the
motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried.
Mr. Muller appointed Curt Spalding as McCall's Action Committee Chair and
representative to VALUED.
AB 01-59 Impact Area Negotiations
Mr. Kirkpatrick said a discussion was held at the staff level to try to feel out the County's
position. The County is pretty much in agreement with all but one item and that's the
elimination of the Impact P&Z Commission. The County has two specific concerns.
1. They believe the proposal does not provide impact area residents due process.
2. They are concerned with the City's position that Idaho Code does not authorize
the Impact Area Commission. The County believes that it is specifically
authorized. Mr. Colton recommended asking the Attorney General's office for an
opinion.
The County agreed that the City's Comprehensive Plan and ordinances should remain
in the impact area.
Mr. Bieter said the Council can consider a different make-up of the City P&Z with up to
eleven members appointed by City Council. He asked a couple of attorneys about the
impact area P&Z. They have never come across before, but wouldn't give an opinion.
Mr. Kirkpatrick welcomed Carol Coyle, who was present. She is the new Assistant City
Planner and Grant Coordinator.
REPORTS
City Manager — Robert Strope
Mr. Strope presented a written report. He mentioned some specifics about the J-Ditch
project.
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J-Ditch
The City's bottom line position has been given to Wausau and will not be compromised
any further. J-Ditch has been pumping for several days. Water is in the pond.
J-U-B is running through a punch list of items.
The City has not received a formal response from DEQ about the moratorium.
The final payment will be withheld until the project is substantially complete.
The Chamber of Commerce's 4th of July request will be presented to Council on June
28th
Water Treatment Plant
The City received the latest change order to be signed.
Budget
There will be a budget open house on Monday, June 11, 2001.
City Attorney — Dave Bieter
Mr. Bieter said Council is walking difficult lines on public comments and about specific
applications. He said that they could reopen the public hearing for comments by
noticing and allowing others to comment.
Mr. Colton and Mr. Muller suggested reopening the record and noticing a Public
Hearing on July 12 at 7 pm.
Ms. Arp asked for a copy of the draft development agreement.
City Planner — Lindley Kirkpatrick
Mr. Eimers asked if the Idaho Power lines running along Park Street would be buried.
Mr. Kirkpatrick said for a dollar amount they could be buried. Mr. Colton asked for a
cost estimate. Council asked Idaho Power to come address them about this issue.
Council asked if stoplights were being put in. Mr. Kirkpatrick is not aware of any going
in.
Finance Director/City Clerk — Cathleen Koch
None.
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City Councilor — Marilyn Arp
Ms. Arp will be on AIC Human Rights Task Force.
City Councilor — Ralph Colton
None.
City Councilor — Ray Venable
None.
City Councilor — Kirk Eimers
Mr. Eimers complimented the Police Department for their overtime and public contracts.
He witnessed Mark Wright and Jim Diverteuil making positive public contacts. Mr.
Eimers also complimented Steve Wolf for doing a downtown "walkabout" and John
Koch for issuing a nuisance warning for a junk yard. He also commented on the
officers spending time at the alternative school. They are beginning to view the police
department differently instead of as the enemy.
Mr. Eimers asked what to do about the weeds and cleanup issues. Mr. Wolf mentioned
a campaign with garbage bags. Mr. Strope mentioned the Yard of the Month
competition. He also discussed a marching competition where kids would be given
trash bags and rubber gloves. The kid who gets the most trash wins prizes.
Mr. Colton stated that the City needs to take lead. For example, the Rotary Park picnic
tables were taken to be painted and have never been brought back.
Mr. Eimers requested an agenda item about how and what to do with cleanup issues.
City Councilor — Mayor Muller
Mr. Muller asked about the status of a water rate reduction. Mr. Strope is waiting on a
response from Mike Moore.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:30 pm, Mr. Muller moved to go into executive session per Idaho Code 67-
2345(1b) to consider a personnel matter. Ms. Arp 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 a personnel matter.
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At 10:00 pm, Mr. Colton 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.
Council thanked Mr. Strope for doing a fine job.
Mr. Colton moved to approve an increase of 5% in base salary as provided for in
the City Manager Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the PAF. Mr. Eimers
seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eimers, Ms. Arp, Mr.
Muller, 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 10:02 pm.
Ilan Muller, Mayor
ATTEST:
hlen A. Koch, Finance Director/City Clerk
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