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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 9, 2001
Table of Contents
Call to Order and Roll Call
Executive Session
Public Hearing
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 6:02pm.
Ms. Arp, Mr. Muller, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eimers, and Mr. Venable answered roll call. A
quorum was present. City staff members present were Attorney Susan Buxton, City
Manager Robert Strope and Finance Director/City Clerk Cathleen Koch.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:03 pm, Mr. Muller moved to go into executive session per Idaho Code 67-
2345(1 t) to consider pending litigation, 67-2345(1 c) to acquire interest in real
property that is not owned by a public agency, and 67-2345(1b) to consider a
personnel matter. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller,
Mr. Eimers, and Mr. Venable voted aye. Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp voted no. The motion
carried.
The discussion concerned pending litigation, acquiring interest in real property and a
personnel matter.
At 7:00 pm, Mr. Eimers moved to come out of executive session. Mr. Muller
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 executive session will continue after the business portion of the meeting.
Mr. Eimers moved to authorize the City Manager to go forward on the property
acquisition already discussed. Mr. Muller seconded the motion. All Council
Members voted aye. The motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Mayor called for public comment.
Donna Glenn resigned from the Golf Course Committee. The community needs to pull
together and put on non -biased hat to fix things. The City has a tight budget and cuts
have to be made. She applauded Council for their efforts.
Ben Potts lives behind the Water Treatment Plant Project. For 2 months, the residents
have listened to noise, which is getting worse. He doesn't feel the City has really heard
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the residents. The residents deal with the construction noise seven days a week, ten
hours a day. Mr. Potts asked the City to step in and give a reprieve on Sundays. He
said adjustments could be made to mitigate the suffering.
Sue Rainey echoed Mr. Potts comments. She added that the problems continue 24
hours per day. The pumps run all night long and back up alarms start at 7:30 every
morning. She asked Council to reschedule the construction start times. She also
mentioned that a fuel tank is too close to the trees and wonders if it meets fire code.
Ms. Rainey said noise starts at 6:30-7:00 each morning because crews start arriving at
that time. Mr. Strope will facilitate a meeting between the contractors and residents.
Mayor Muller closed the Public Comment period.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were listed on the consent agenda:
• Minutes of July 26, 2001
• Invoice Approval List Dated August 6, 2001
• Payroll Report for Pay Period Ending July 20, 2001
• Wausau's Application for Payment #11
• AB 01-107 Assignment of Lease — Sports Marina
Council discussed the cost of the medical expenses for the drug dog.
Mr. Strope explained that payment application #11 shows all money paid to date on the
J-Ditch Project. The money due will be reduced by liquidated damages and delayed
costs.
Mr. Colton moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Eimers seconded the
motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Venable and Ms.
Arp voted aye. The motion carried.
BUSINESS
AB 01-100 Golf Course Advisory Committee
Mr. Strope said Todd McKenna would not be available until 8:30 pm.
Mr. Muller said it had been brought to his attention that there was a problem with him
making decisions because he worked for Mr. Hoss five years ago. Mr. Muller felt he
could make decisions objectively.
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Mr. Shake explained that he does not play golf, but he is a member of the Golf Course
Advisory Committee. He gave Council an update on the status of a recommendation
on golf course operations. The committee has contacted other golf courses owned by
municipalities for information. They would like direction from Council on the vision of
the golf course. Controls at the golf course were proposed at the last Golf Course
Advisory Committee meeting. The committee does not feel they have enough technical
information to answer the best way to operate the golf course at this time. Mr. Shake
asked, where should the golf course go for the long term? He mentioned subsidizing
the golf course with property taxes as a possible option and scheduling tee times in
advance so that people can plan vacations. Marketing is a big challenge.
Mr. Muller said the City is not advertising an RFP for privatization because it's not cost
effective. Other solutions need to be considered.
Mr. Eimers mentioned that a cash reserve must be built. The golf course can't break
even every year.
Mr. Shake explained that the committee needs clarification on any bond issues.
Mr. Strope passed on correspondence from Mike Moore to Todd McKenna explaining
the bond requirements.
The next meetings are Monday and Friday.
Ms. Arp said the City is open to options. She also explained that committee members
need to bring in expenses such as phone bills that are associated with work on the
committee for the City to pay.
Mr. Giles mentioned that the committee does not have an answer to control issues yet.
Mr. Shake said the committee is trying to have a recommendation to Council by the end
of the month.
Mr. Eimers would like the topic on an advisory ballot.
Mr. Colton said the Local Option Tax would have been perfect to use for the Golf
Course.
Jeanne Campbell asked if a survey would be better than an advisory ballot.
Ms. Buxton said a special tax could be levied for recreational activities.
Max Williamson reminded Council that money could be transferred to enterprise funds.
Ms. Arp asked if the committee is looking at whether the golf course should be
enterprise fund or not. Mr. Shake said they already have, but they will look at it more.
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AB 01-106 Sanction a Tree Committee
Mr. Pillard recommended appointing Glenn Jacobsen, Dawn Moudy, Gary Eckert, John
Parker and Chris Reino to the Tree Committee. Curt Spalding will be an alternate.
Mr. Colton moved to direct the Mayor to appoint Tree Committee Members Glenn
Jacobsen, Dawn Moudy, Gary Eckert, John Parker and Chris Reino with Curt
Spalding as an alternate. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. All Council Members
voted aye. The motion carried.
Mayor Muller appointed the committee members.
AB 01-108 Arbor Day Proclamation
Mr. Pillard presented the Arbor Day Proclamation. He explained that the City did not
get the Arbor Day Grant, but Department of Labor would like to donate $200.
Mr. Colton moved to adopt the Arbor Day Proclamation and authorize the Mayor
to sign. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr.
Eimers, Mr. Colton, Mr. Venable, and Ms. Arp voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 01-73 Ordinance 759, regarding Annexation & R-5 Zoning Designation
Mr. Kirkpatrick explained that Council held the first reading of the annexation ordinance.
He recommended a second reading. Mr. Kirkpatrick spoke informally with FAA. They
have not completed their review, but are anticipating some minor changes. The
question now is whether ITD can pursue a categorical exclusion.
Mr. Colton moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, second reading only,
Ordinance No. 759. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr.
Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Mr. Venable, and Ms. Arp voted aye. The motion
carried.
AB 01-43 Ordinance 755 for Charter Communications Franchise Agreement
Ms. Koch explained that this would be the second reading of the ordinance. No public
comments were made. Ms. Koch suggested having the second and third readings of
the ordinance. She also mentioned that agendas could be published on the local cable
channel.
John West, Charter Communications, said he needs to find out how many pages the
generator can handle and who will compile the information for the page.
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Mr. Colton moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, second and third
readings, Ordinance No. 755. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call
vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Mr. Venable, and Ms. Arp voted aye. The
motion carried.
Mr. Colton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 755. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion.
At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Mr. Venable, and Ms. Arp
voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 01-99 Fiscal Year 02 Budget — Ordinance No. 756
Mr. Strope presented the ordinance and commented that he did not anticipate adopting
the budget 2 weeks ago.
Mr. Venable mentioned that the budget contains $10 million for federally mandated
projects. He noted that two people spoke for the tax increase. A large majority was
against the increase. He will vote no for the increase because the maximum increase
allowed by law was taken.
Mr. Colton moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, one time only,
Ordinance No. 756. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr.
Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, and Ms. Arp voted aye. Mr. Venable voted no. The
motion carried.
Mr. Muller moved to adopt Ordinance No. 756. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion.
At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, and Ms. Arp voted aye. Mr.
Venable voted no. The motion carried.
REPORTS
City Manager — Robert Strope
Needs director for what role he should play in Governor Kempthorne's Brightest Stars
Award. Council directed Mr. Strope to put it on an agenda. Mr. Strope will do a press
release.
City Attorney — Susan Buxton
None.
Finance Director/City Clerk — Cathleen Koch
Vacation from August 10 through August 21.
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Director of Golf and Parks Operations — Dan Pillard
Mr. Pillard said the Golf Course Advisory Committee doesn't want to make a hasty
decision by acting too quickly. Their goal is to fund the entire depreciation amount.
City Councilor — Marilyn Arp
Asked for copies of the advisory committee minutes.
City Councilor — Ralph Colton
What is the status of annexing the sewer ponds? Mr. Strope said Planning and Zoning
passed the annexation, Council will see it soon.
Jim Kangas is not at home recovering as stated in the Star News.
City Councilor — Ray Venable
None.
City Councilor — Kirk Eimers
Performance objectives need to be outlined for the coming year for the City Manager.
Mr. Colton will compile a list of objectives.
City Councilor — Mayor Muller
Wanted to make sure on track for renaming Brown Family Memorial Park when the
weather is nice.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:05 pm, Mr. Muller moved to go into executive session per Idaho Code 67-
2345(1b) to consider a personnel matter. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a
roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, and Mr. Venable voted aye. Mr. Colton, Ms.
Arp voted no. The motion carried.
The discussion concerned pending litigation, acquiring interest in real property and a
personnel matter.
At 9:42 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.
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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 9:45 pm.
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Cathleen A. Koch, Finance Director/City Clerk
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