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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
January 12, 2006
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Robertson called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at
6 p.m. Council Member Bailey, Council Member Kraemer, Mayor Robertson, and
Council Member Scott answered roll call. A quorum was present. Council
Member Bertram was absent.
cot Bill Nichols, City Attorney, was present.
City staff members present were Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager; Carol Coyle, Grant
Writer; Kristi Foster, Finance Director; Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development
Planner; Anne Kantola, Library Director; Bill Keating, Public Works Director; Roger
Millar, Community Development Director; Jerry Summers, Chief of Police; and Joanne
York, Administrative Assistant.
Mayor Robertson led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Council decided to postpone discussion of Business Item AB 06-10, Assignment of
Council liaison duties, until the January 26 council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Robertson called for public comment at 6:02 p.m.
Judy Watkins, Chairperson for Treasure Valley Transit, introduced herself to the new
council and said she wanted to continue the good relationship between the City and
TVT. She introduced Butch Ragsdale who is with the Division of Public Transportation.
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Mr. Ragsdale said his office provides the federal funding for TVT for purchases like the
Senior Center bus. He discussed the availability of federal funds for public
transportation and construction, stating that federal rate has changed to 92% federal
funds that you can get with 8% local dollars. He said that Idaho has improved the
match rates for the rural bus funds from 50% to 57.5% for operating dollars and 92%
for all capital vehicle purposes. He said the grant period closes on March 17 and that
legal notices or applications have to be in by February 3 for funds available for 2007.
Mr. Ragsdale reported they have been working with NW Stage Lines, which runs an
interstate route through Boise to Lewiston, through McCall. NW State Lines is
threatening to pull service if we do not help them with funding on their intercity route.
Mr. Ragsdale said this is a for-profit company and he expects they will keep them
funded and have that route running through McCall for at least another year. Mr.
Ragsdale reported that TVT is doing very well and has doubled its membership. He
said he is also working on a partnership with Tamarack and it looks like Public
Transportation will be able to help them with their village shuttle service and extend
service from McCall to Cascade on a more regular basis with the extra federal funding
they have this year.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Robertson closed the public comments at
6:08 p.m.
Cy CONSENT AGENDA
There was some discussion concerning items on the Consent Agenda.
Council Member Bailey asked some questions about Sterling Codifiers and whether or
not the City could do the codifying and posting themselves. He also asked about the
lease for radios for the Police Department and if it would be feasible for the department
to purchase the radios instead of leasing.
There was discussion about AB 06-13, the transportation enhancement application for
the completion of a multiuse path along the East/ West Loop and Resolution 06-02.
Mr. Millar said that grants are limited to $500,000 and the City will spend $50,000. He
informed the Council that the grant application for FY09 is due on January 30. Mayor
Robertson stated he wants the Council to consider the amount of money the City will be
committed to spend on this project. Mr. Millar said the range is from $45,000 to
$50,000, so the projected $50,000 is reasonable. Carol Coyle stated that LOT might be
another option for matching funds. Mayor Robertson said he would like an update for
the next meeting.
Council Member Scott moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception
that staff report back to the Council with an update on AB 06-13, and authorize
the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Bailey seconded
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the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Bailey, Council Member Kraemer,
Mayor Robertson, and Council Member Scott voted aye. The motion carried.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 06-15 Ordinance 818 amending the Scenic Route Overlay District. Mr. Millar
introduced this business item and stated that adoption of this Ordinance would make it
a part of the Code. There was some discussion about the wording, and Mayor
Robertson provided some corrections. There was also some discussion concerning the
heights of buildings at the airport and whether or not they conform to the Scenic Route
Overlay. The Council decided to continue this discussion at a February meeting.
Mayor Robertson directed Mr. Kirkpatrick to discuss this further with Rick Harvey,
Airport Manager.
Mr. Nichols explained that there needs to be a unanimous vote from the Council to
waive the second and third readings of the Ordinance. He proposed that the Council
have the first reading of this Ordinance by Title only and then at the next meeting, we
will present the Ordinance with the changes noted and, if it is your pleasure, you can
waive the second and third readings and adopt the Ordinance.
Mr. Nichols explained that the Mayor will direct the Clerk to read Ordinance 818 by title
(limv only. Mr. Nichols said that the Clerk will then read the Title only and that will constitute
the first reading. He said then the Ordinance passes to the next meeting for the second
reading. He said that if the Council wanted to, they could have the second reading and
waive the third reading, and adopt the Ordinance.
Council Member Bailed made a motion to suspend the rules and have the
Ordinance read by title only for the first reading of Ordinance 818. Council
Member Kraemer seconded the motion. All members voted aye and the motion
carried.
Mr. Kirkpatrick read Ordinance #818 by title only; this constituted the first reading of this
ordinance.
AB 06-11 Geographic Information System (GIS) update. Mr. Millar introduced this item
and told the Council of the advances and improvements the Community Development
Department has been able to make since acquiring new software and hardware and
hiring Michelle Groenevelt as the Community Planner.
Ms. Groenevelt discussed the new maps that were displayed on the wall, stating that
among others, she can now produce Parcel Maps, Zoning Maps, Water& Sewer Maps,
and Analysis Maps using Tax ID numbers, and in the future will be able to partner with
other people who use GIS and GPS to share information. She stated that the system
can map and store data which can then be used for modeling. She said she will be
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creating different map layers to help with legal descriptions. She said she is also
exploring the possibility of getting an updated aerial photo of McCall.
Mr. Millar further discussed modeling, explaining that one copy will be with the City and
one copy with the City Engineer; information can be sent back and forth to provide a
backup for the system. He stated that this system has already been beneficial and that
all types of information have been gathered.
There was discussion about whether the staff should do all the parcel system numbers
(which would take 12-14 months) or whether it would be worthwhile to pay CH2M HILL
$10,000 to get it all done in a few weeks. Mr. Millar said the staff will come back to
Council with more information and a recommendation for direction.
AB 06-17 Facility Needs Assessment and Conceptual Facilities Plan Options. Mr.
Kirkpatrick introduced this item, explaining that CH2M HILL has been working on the
Facility Needs Assessment for several months to determine current and future needs
for most City departments (not including Golf, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, or
the Airport.) Mr. Kirkpatrick said CH2M HILL has come up with four options for meeting
these needs. He introduced John Larsen of CH2M HILL who gave a power point
presentation of these plans.
After some discussion, the Council decided to put AB 06-17 on the January 26th
agenda. Mayor Robertson asked that staff put together an information sheet with other
r factors that will be faced during this process.
The Council discussed times and dates for this year's council meetings. The Council
will continue to meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, with
department head reports being given at the first meeting of each month. The Council
decided that meetings will start at 6 p.m. with the reports first on the agenda; the Public
Hearing will start at 6:30 p.m. If the department heads need more time for their reports,
they will continue after the Public Hearing. Mr. Kirkpatrick noted that he will encourage
the department heads to make their written reports detailed so that further explanation
and discussion with the Council will be limited.
REPORTS
Council Member Bailey asked about the status of the Parks and Recreation's RFP. Mr.
Kirkpatrick replied that when the RFP's come in, the Parks and Recreation Committee
will review them, probably with Payette Lakes Protection League. Parks and
Recreation will present their recommendation to the Council, possibly sometime in
February.
Mayor Robertson asked if the Urban Renewal plan is focused on the existing district.
Mr. Millar replied that what they want is an update of the Plan and that he will make a
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tiov has been involved as a volunteer, and now, as an employee, he will have the authority
to oversee the grooming and make sure it gets done. Mr. Kirkpatrick also said that the
County Commissioners also expanded the Valley County Snowmobile Advisory
Committee to include a member of the Chamber of Commerce and a representative of
the City of McCall. The regular meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at 6
p.m. in Cascade. Mr. Heinrich asked that the City appoint someone to that committee.
Due to the meeting schedule, this person cannot be an elected official. Mr. Kirkpatrick
said the County Commissioners are meeting again on January 23 and hope to make
formal appointments at that time. Mr. Kirkpatrick said the Council can send someone
on an informal basis until an official appointment is made. Mr. Kirkpatrick said that
Larry Stokes, Mark Wright, Mark Donica, or someone from the Parks and Recreation
Committee - maybe a citizen rather than a staff member - might be interested in
serving.
Mayor Robertson emphasized the representative must be someone who will be a
strong advocate and speak out about our concerns.
Mayor Robertson asked if Mr. Kirkpatrick knew whether or not Mr. Hinson had a
preference for who should be a representative; Mr. Kirkpatrick said he will check on it.
Mr. Kirkpatrick said he will let Mr. Heinrich know that we will not have a name by
January 23, but will make a recommendation on January 26 and will inform him at that
time.
tr, Council Member Scott suggested posting this information on the City's website and on
any anti-McCall site that was discouraging snowmobilers from visiting McCall due to
poor trail conditions, to let people know the City is responding to their concerns.
Mr. Kirkpatrick said that a copy of his letter to Mr. Heinrich had been distributed to
Council.
Mr. Kirkpatrick announced that Joe Dague had submitted a letter of resignation from the
Transportation Advisory Committee. Council Member Bailey said this was probably due
to his participation on the new YMCA Board of Directors. Mr. Kirkpatrick said there are
currently openings on the following committees: Transportation Advisory Committee
(TAC), Parks & Recreation, Golf Advisory, and Historical Preservation. He said the City
will again run ads for people to apply to these committees.
Mr. Kirkpatrick said that, at the next meeting, the Parks and Recreation Department will
present a recommendation to appoint Brigid Wiking to their advisory committee;
however, even with her appointment, there is still a vacancy on that committee.
Mr. Kirkpatrick said he is working on scheduling a work session for the Council and will
email a tentative agenda to the Council members. He said the priority for the work
sessions will be the Police Department, the Golf Course, and the Airport, in that order.
The dates for these work sessions will be one session per week during the weeks of
January 30, February 6, and February 13. Council members agreed that 4 p.m. would
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presentation to the Council on January 26, asking for their guidance. Mr. Millar said
they will also discuss timing and steps that will be taken, and that the current plan is for
the existing district.
Council Member Bailey asked about developing a new marina and if the private sector
could acquire private land for this. Mr. Kirkpatrick explained that this issue goes back to
the mid-1990's, when the Council at that time entered into a MOU with John Carey that
dealt with many issues and how to resolve them, including a proposal by Carey to lease
a parcel of land between Legacy Park and Brown Park to develop a marina. Mr.
Kirkpatrick said that if John Carey were to proceed with a project such as boat docks,
the only obligation of the City Council was to listen, then make a decision. There was
no specific obligation for the city council to support such an application.
Mr. Nichols explained that the Statue of Limitations has expired because more than ten
years have passed since this agreement was made.
Mr. Kirkpatrick said that whether or not the City made this commitment, there have
been specific requests from other parties — one assuming Carey's rights under the
MOU and a few others who have expressed similar interests.
Mr. Millar informed the Council of properties currently owned by the City.
Mr. Kirkpatrick said that he has received comments from other people who are
concerned about bringing in more marinas and that the issue seems to be coming to a
head. He said the staff wants to involve people who have a regulatory interest — such
as the BPLA Group, the State Department of Recreation — and City staff to get together
and begin discussion to flush out the issues and make a recommendation to the
Council on how to shape a response.
Council Member Scott asked if the marinas are defined as boat moorage only, or can
they also include restaurants, etc. Mr. Kirkpatrick said that other uses are possible.
Council Member Bailey said there ought to be other options for places to locate
marinas. There was some discussion concerning other possible locations.
Mr. Kirkpatrick said that some issues will come up no matter what land is used, such as
water quality.
Council Member Bailey asked if a committee to be formed as an Environmental
Advisory Committee and the currently constituted Tree Committee are similar groups,
or if the EAC is a lot broader. He suggested the duties of the Tree Committee could be
expanded.
Mr. Kirkpatrick reported that the County Commissioners met earlier this week and
Le decided to increase their snow grooming staff from 2'/2 FTE's (full-time employees) to 5
FTE's., and they have hired a snowmobile grooming coordinator, Sam Shoemaker, who
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has been involved as a volunteer, and now, as an employee, he will have the authority
to oversee the grooming and make sure it gets done. Mr. Kirkpatrick also said that the
County Commissioners also expanded the Valley County Snowmobile Advisory
Committee to include a member of the Chamber of Commerce and a representative of
the City of McCall. The regular meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at 6
p.m. in Cascade. Mr. Heinrich asked that the City appoint someone to that committee.
Due to the meeting schedule, this person cannot be an elected official. Mr. Kirkpatrick
said the County Commissioners are meeting again on January 23 and hope to make
formal appointments at that time. Mr. Kirkpatrick said the Council can send someone
on an informal basis until an official appointment is made. Mr. Kirkpatrick said that
Larry Stokes, Mark Wright, Mark Donica, or someone from the Parks and Recreation
Committee - maybe a citizen rather than a staff member - might be interested in
serving.
Mayor Robertson emphasized the representative must be someone who will be a
strong advocate and speak out about our concerns.
Mayor Robertson asked if Mr. Kirkpatrick knew whether or not Mr. Hinson had a
preference for who should be a representative; Mr. Kirkpatrick said he will check on it.
Mr. Kirkpatrick said he will let Mr. Heinrich know that we will not have a name by
January 23, but will make a recommendation on January 26 and will inform him at that
time.
fibe Council Member Scott suggested posting this information on the City's website and on
any anti-McCall site that was discouraging snowmobilers from visiting McCall due to
poor trail conditions, to let people know the City is responding to their concerns.
Mr. Kirkpatrick said that a copy of his letter to Mr. Heinrich had been distributed to
Council.
Mr. Kirkpatrick announced that Joe Dague had submitted a letter of resignation from the
Transportation Advisory Committee. Council Member Bailey said this was probably due
to his participation on the new YMCA Board of Directors. Mr. Kirkpatrick said there are
currently openings on the following committees: Transportation Advisory Committee
(TAC), Parks & Recreation, Golf Advisory, and Historical Preservation. He said the City
will again run ads for people to apply to these committees.
Mr. Kirkpatrick said that, at the next meeting, the Parks and Recreation Department will
present a recommendation to appoint Brigid Wyking to their advisory committee;
however, even with her appointment, there is still a vacancy on that committee.
Mr. Kirkpatrick said he is working on scheduling a work session for the Council and will
email a tentative agenda to the Council members. He said the priority for the work
sessions will be the Police Department, the Golf Course, and the Airport, in that order.
The dates for these work sessions will be one session per week during the weeks of
January 30, February 6, and February 13. Council members agreed that 4 p.m. would
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be the preferred starting time and that they were available during these weeks. Mr.
Kirkpatrick said he will notify them of finalized dates and times.
Council Member Bailey asked if these sessions are open to the public. Mr. Kirkpatrick
replied that any time three or more Council members meet, the City is required to notify
and invite the public. He said that this meeting can be designated a public meeting
where no public comments are taken, rather than being a public hearing, but that is up
to the Council's discretion.
Mr. Kirkpatrick said that copies of the letter to the Valley County Planning & Zoning
Commission in support of the Valley County Pathways Master Plan were distributed to
Council. He also said that Brock Heasley was attending the County P&Z meeting in
Cascade tonight as the representative of the City of McCall.
Mr. Kirkpatrick reported that he and Mayor Robertson had responded to a public
records request from The Star News for information concerning the personnel
investigation involving members of the police department last summer. He noted that
the City did not receive any releases of personal information from the three police
officers involved.
Mr. Kirkpatrick asked if his weekly update to Council Members was helpful or if they had
any suggestions or comments for making the update more informative. Several council
members said they found the update to be very helpful.
Mayor Robertson asked if we had submitted comments that Dave Simmonds had been
working on, about the Council's concerns about the drinking water source at Payette
Lake and what happens at the watershed; Mr. Kirkpatrick said the comments had been
submitted and he would distribute copies of that to the Council.
Mr. Millar explained that the blue binders Council members had received contained the
draft that was recommended for approval by the City Planning and Zoning Commission,
including all the changes and recommendations that had been made. Also included is
the staff report from the Community Development Department explaining what was
done, where we are now, and explanation of the highlights. Mr. Millar said that the Staff
Report and the Commission's adopted draft have been put on line and can be viewed
by anyone interested. Mr. Millar said that the Housing Ordinances are also on line, and
the staff reports will be attached as soon as they are completed. Mr. Millar said this is
to be considered and adopted by both the City Council and the County Board of
Commissioners and then the Housing materials are to be adopted solely by the City
Council. Mr. Millar said that the issues are separate but together, and will all be
included in the public hearing.
Mr. Nichols reported that the response brief to the fish pen dock case will be filed next
week and he can get copies of the petitioner's brief for Council if anyone so desires.
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Mr. Kirkpatrick said that the brief from David Krueck was finished today and will
presumably be filed tomorrow. Mr. Kirkpatrick said this will possibly be discussed in
Executive Session on January 26 via telephone with Kim Trout and David, but this has
not been finalized yet. He said this was a continuation of the conversation from
Executive Session last week.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, Mayor Robertson moved to adjourn. Council Member
Bailey seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried.
The Council adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
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