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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 2001 06/07MINUTES 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 Page 1 of 7 June 7, 2001 City Council Minutes 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. Page 2 of 7 June 7, 2001 City Council Minutes 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. Page 3 of 7 June 7, 2001 City Council Minutes 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. Page 4 of 7 June 7, 2001 City Council Minutes 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. Page 5 of 7 June 7, 2001 City Council Minutes 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. Page 6 of 7 June 7, 2001 City Council Minutes 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 Page 7 of 7 June 7, 2001 City Council Minutes