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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
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Muller called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 7.02 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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