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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 2001 08/23MINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 23, 2001 Table of Contents Call to Order and Roll Call Public Comment Consent Agenda Business Reports Executive Session Adjournment Page 1 of 7 August 23, 2001 City Council Minutes CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Muller called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 7.02 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 Susan Buxton, City Manager Robert Strope and Finance Director/City Clerk Cathleen Koch. The agenda was amended to add AB 01-114, Resolution 01-15 Declaration of Emergency. PUBLIC COMMENT The Mayor called for public comment. There were no comments. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were listed on the consent agenda: • Invoice Approval List Dated August 20, 2001 • Payroll Report for Pay Period Ending August 3, 2001 • AB01-111: Recommendation from the City P&Z to Approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-01-4) for a Day Care Mr. Colton moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried. BUSINESS AB 01-35 Water Line and Sewer Line Upgrade for the Holiday Inn Express Mr. Kirkpatrick gave the history on the Holiday Inn Express and Pancake House water and sewer line upgrade requests. Water and Sewer upgrades would cost approximately $190,000. The city has already committed to paying $34,000 of the cost. Robert Hunt said he understands the $190,000 to be for work on the highway, not on either of the project sites. He spoke about the staff report. Initially, the sewer was inadequate for the project, but Mr. Hunt never agreed that the cost of repairing the sewer lines was his responsibility. He doesn't believe the existing water and sewer inadequacies are his responsibility. The City should have an accumulation of funds for inadequacies and repairs. He outlined what he thought his and the City's responsibilities should include. He estimated the value of the project at $4 million. The Page 2 of 7 August 23, 2001 City Council Minutes City will receive a return on their investment in the form of property taxes. He has never had to pay water and sewer connection fees before occupancy on any other project. Mr. Muller discussed needing more details about the ordinances and precedents that could be set Mr. Colton said the same water and sewer conditions exist throughout McCall. Why should this project be put at the top of the list? Mr. Hunt explained that it should be a priority because of the return on the investment. Mr. Colton pointed out that the changes to the water and sewer lines for this project will not benefit most residents. Mr. Kirkpatrick went over the specific Findings and Conclusions for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Without this project, the City would not be replacing the lines today. The city found a way to participate in a portion of the project. He recommended using a portion of the connection fees for improvements that benefit the entire system. Mr. Kirkpatrick also pointed out that McCall City Code requires payment of connection fees before issuing permits. Mr. Hunt said the project is approved for 125 rooms, which will increase permit and hook up fees. Mr. Eimers asked Mr. Kirkpatrick to work with the developer on cost sharing. The City needs to do its part to help facilitate a project such as this. Bonnie Bertram spoke about when she was a County Commissioner. They considered infrastructure such as this to prioritize improvements, like with the Carefree Subdivision. She pointed out that for every $1 million, the City would receive $5,000 in property taxes. Mr. Muller agreed that the City has a responsibility to help businesses. Jean Odmark said the City has changed from agriculture, logging, and mining to tourism. The City needs the Holiday Inn. Mr. Colton said he's not opposed to the development, but they need to pay their fair share. Mr. Eimers pointed out that the City is spending $200,000 per year to upgrade the system. Council directed staff to come up with a fair and reasonable cost sharing proposal. Harry Stathis said the City should weigh a partnership. The town needs this project. Page 3 of 7 August 23, 2001 City Council Minutes Phil Feinberg, Engen Realty, said when they put their offices in, he knew that the lines had problems. The project is needed to promote tourism and economic development within the City. AB 01-73 Ordinance 759, Regarding Annexation and R-5 Zoning Designation Mr. Kirkpatrick presented the ordinance for a third reading. He handed out letters from FAA and USDA and discussed specific points in the letter. There was nothing new to report concerning ITD and the corridor. Council was concerned with signing the documents prior to everything being finalized. Ms. Buxton said if the terms of the development agreement are not met, then the development reverts to the original zoning. Mr. Colton said by adopting the ordinance, the City sends the message that they are behind the development. Judd DeBoer wanted clarification on whether or not the property would be annexed if the ordinance was adopted. Ms. Buxton explained that once the ordinance was adopted and published, it was annexed. Mr. Kirkpatrick recommended tabling the discussion if the Developer and City are not in agreement on the development agreement. Mr. DeBoer agreed to table the discussion. He was most concerned with being annexed if everything else does not get approved. AB 01 —109 Donation of Easement and Entrance Sign Mr. Kirkpatrick explained that the McCall Improvement Committee ranked the entrance sign as a high priority. Mike Anderson, representing the Leeta Anderson Animal Foundation, Inc., donated an easement for the entrance sign. Lonesome Dove Construction will assist with funding and construction of the entrance sign. There will be no cost to the City. McCall Improvement Committee is working on recognition for the donations. Mr. Muller moved to accept the donation of the easement from the Leeta Anderson Animal Foundation, Inc. and the entrance sign from Lonesome Dove Construction, LLC and authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary agreements. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers and Mr. Venable voted aye. The motion carried. Page 4 of 7 August 23, 2001 City Council Minutes AB 01-112 Contract for Professional Services with Network Architects. Mr. Kirkpatrick said all issues were resolved with the Old McCall Jail. A grant was awarded a long time ago. The City needs architectural services, which would be funded by the grant. Ms. Arp moved to direct staff to finalize the scope of work and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract for professional services with Network Architects in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers and Mr. Venable voted aye. The motion carried. AB 01-110 Affirmation and Appointment of Department Head. Mr. Strope said three candidates were interviewed. City Code requires Council affirmation of department head appointments. Mr. Becker will take the Airport Manager position at $29,000. He has local ties to the community Mr. Becker was the unanimous choice of the Airport Advisory Committee, Mr. Keating and Mr. Strope. He realizes that snow removal is part of the job. Ms. Arp moved to affirm the City Manager's appointment of Mr. Becker as the new Airport Manager, contingent upon successful negotiations. Mr. Colton seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers and Mr. Venable voted aye. The motion carried. AB 01-114 Resolution 01-15 Declaration of Emergency. Mr. Strope explained that letters have been sent to the Surety. Ms. Buxton discussed the content of the letters. Ms. Arp moved to adopt Resolution 01-15 and authorize the Mayor to sign. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers and Mr. Venable voted aye. The motion carried. REPORTS City Manager — Robert Strope Written reports will be included in the first meeting packet of each month. The Personnel Policy Manual has been reviewed by department heads and City Council. The base document came from Ms. Buxton who had several sources. Meet August 30 to interview for Regional Economic Development Position. Page 5 of 7 August 23, 2001 City Council Minutes Will visit FAA next week. Drafted letter for county roundtable. Council needs to review the letter, make comments, and suggest who to invite to the meeting. Lynn Manus will make it clear that arrival and start time for the Water Treatment Plant Project is 7:30 am. Mr. Strope will spot check and monitor the situation. Two requests were approved for noise ordinance waivers and street closures: • September 1 for the Youth Block Party • September 2 for Payette Lakes Run City Attorney — Susan Buxton None. Finance Director/City Clerk — Cathleen Koch None. City Councilor — Marilyn Arp How are CUP's monitored? • Mr. Kirkpatrick checks for compliance prior to approval. • No routine inspection to ensure compliance. Follow up is often complaint driven. Bike path signs need to be available. City Councilor — Ralph Colton Mr. Colton pointed out that the people who showed up to support the Holiday Inn development included realtors and restaurant owners. City Councilor — Ray Venable None. City Councilor — Kirk Eimers The City can't be patient on J-Ditch. Wants a discussion of controls at the golf course put on the agenda for the next council meeting. Page 6 of 7 August 23, 2001 City Council Minutes The City is in a position to do what was discussed in the water fund. Mr. Strope has asked for study on water and sewer connection fees from Holladay Engineering. City Councilor — Mayor Muller What's the status of renaming Mill Park to Brown Park? Mr. Strope will follow up with Mr. Pillard. Has there been anymore input concerning increasing fees and revenues at the golf course? Mr. Strope said a discussion was held at the last meeting for options for the Cedar 9. It's too late in the season to make changes. Mr. Muller had a list of suggestions he gave to Mr. Strope. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:45pm, Mr. Eimers moved to go into executive session per Idaho Code 67- 2345(1f) to consider pending litigation and 67-2345(1c) to acquire interest in real property, which is not owner by a public agency. 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 discussion concerned pending litigation and acquiring interest in real property. At 10:12pm, Mr. Eimers moved to come out of executive session. Mr. Venable 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. Venable seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried. The Council adjourned at 10:12 pm. Ilan Muller, Mayor ATTEST: Cathleen A. Koch, Finance Director/City Clerk Page 7 of 7 August 23, 2001 City Council Minutes