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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
April 12, 2007
Agenda
Work Session
Call to Order and Roll Call
Reports
Public Comment
Consent Agenda
Business Agenda
Council Talk Time
Adjournment
WORK SESSION
Mayor Robertson called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 4:05
p.m. Council Member Bailey, Council Member Bertram, Mayor Robertson, Council
Member Kraemer, and Council Member Scott answered roll call. A quorum was present.
Also present were Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney; and John
Anderson, Airport Manager.
AB 07-65 Airport Development Work Session
John Anderson reviewed two memos concerning scheduled air service and the "Through the
Fence" policy. There was a lengthy discussion, including Scott Turlington and Judd DeBoer.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
A brief recess was taken, and the meeting resumed at 6:22 p.m.
Other City staff members joining the meeting at this time were David Simmonds, Information
Systems Manager; Anne Kantola, Librarian; Brenda Loftis, Human Resource Officer; Fred Quiel,
Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; John Anderson, Airport Manager; Carol Coyle,
Grant Coordinator; Steven Hasson, Planning Manager; Allan Morrison, Golf Pro; Eric
McCormick, Golf Course Superintendent; and Joanne York, City Clerk.
Mayor Robertson made the following modifications to the agenda:
• The Public Comment section was moved before the Reports Section.
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Urban Renewal Project. Mr. Kirkpatrick reported that only one bid had been received for the
Street and Parking portion of the Urban Renewal Project, and that it was substantially higher than
expected. As a result, the McCall Urban Renewal Agency (MURA) is considering combining
the two separate projects and re -bid as one larger project. Council Member Bailey added that a
geo-tech analysis on the parking area must be completed in order to finish the design. Council
Member Scott asked Mr. Hasson to look into whether the amount of time for closure of the boat -
trailer park could be shortened. Mr. Hasson said that consolidation of the bids and having only
one developer coordinate the entire project should reduce the time element and improve
coordination.
Channel 7 Live Broadcasting. Mr. Kirkpatrick said that on April 30, Channel 7 will be
broadcasting their morning news show live from McCall, between 6 and 7 a.m. He said the
television station wanted to have an event to bring people out and to spend that hour showcasing
McCall. He said that the Comprehensive Plan process, the Community Housing program, the
new elementary school, and the renovation of Legacy Park are a few of the projects that might be
discussed. Council Member Bertram asked that the golf course be included.
Personnel updates. Mr. Kirkpatrick said the streets crew would be working four ten-hour days
during the summer. Council Member Bertram complimented the street crew for the work they
have already been doing cleaning the streets.
Employee of the Month Program. Mr. Kirkpatrick said that Ms. Loftis had been working to
instill a culture of recognition for employees and as part of that, was developing an Employee of
the Month Program.
Council Member Bailey asked Ms. Loftis to also consider adding a Volunteer of the Month
Program to encompass all the committee participants.
Mr. Kirkpatrick asked Council to let him know what he and the staff could do to further the
leadership role of the council.
Anne Kantola, Librarian, reported that the other doors at the library had been installed and were
much lighter and easier to move. She thanked Council for their support.
Council Member Bertram said that the children's programs offered at the library were amazing.
Ms. Kantola suggested having the library featured as one of the stories for Channel 7.
Mr. McCormick, Golf Superintendent, announced that there was an opening on the Golf
Advisory Committee due to the resignation of one of the committee members.
There was a discussion concerning the job opening for a GIS Technician. Ms. Loftis explained
that this was a part-time temporary position to get the City's GIS mapping system up and
running.
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Council Member Bailey asked about the status of listing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
tail numbers. Mr. Anderson said about 137 numbers had been found and entered into the system.
Council Member Bailey asked Mr. Hasson to submit the list of changes to the City Code early
enough to allow for Council review before the public hearings. Mr. Hasson said he had been
accumulating changes, corrections, and text amendments, and would submit them to Council in
time for their review.
There was a discussion with Mr. Hasson concerning the many land use applications that have
come before the Building Department.
Council Member Bertram asked Ms. Coyle about the Idaho Community Development Block
Grant. Ms. Coyle said the grant application was on hold pending whether or not there would be
an Urban Renewal District in the southwest corridor.
Mayor Robertson expressed his thanks to Shirley Overton, Deputy City Clerk, for the Business
License Activity Report she prepared for Council each month, saying that now it contained
information that was pertinent to Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Staff recommended approval of the following items:
• Minutes — March 1, 5, 6, and 23, 2007
• Warrant Register printed on April 6, 2007
• Payroll Report for Period ending March 23, 2007
• AB 07-58 Alcohol Beverage License
• AB 07-56 Planning & Zoning Commission Member Appointment — Doug Russell
• AB 07-59 Fair Housing Month Proclamation — April 2007
• AB 07-61 Poston/Miller Airport Lease
• AB 07-60 Safe Routes to Schools Grant
Council Member Scott asked about the payment to the Sabala Foundation listed in the Warrant
Register. Mr. Kirkpatrick said this was the final payment.
Doug Russell, applicant for the Planning and Zoning Committee, was introduced, and explained
to Council his background and his desire to serve on the committee.
Mayor Robertson asked Ms. Coyle about the Safe Routes to Schools grant. Ms. Coyle explained
that the City was very qualified to receive this grant. She explained the requirements for
applying for the grant and the pathway system the City would be able to build if the grant was
received.
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Council Member Bailey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, with the addition of
Resolution 07-6 to AB 07-60, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Council Member Scott seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Bailey,
Council Member Scott, Council Member Kraemer, Council Member Bertram, and Mayor
Robertson voted aye, and the motion carried.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 07-62 Mosquito Abatement Program
Nathan Hill of Univar and Jack Bennett of the Ada County Mosquito Abatement District gave a
presentation of the West Nile virus situation, how the virus spreads, and what mosquito
abatement consists of
Jerry Winkle, Valley County Commissioner, explained that the County was working on
developing a mosquito abatement district to include all of Valley County, rather than having
smaller individual mosquito abatement districts. He said having a larger district would help to
ensure that fogging would hit all the problem areas.
Mr. McCormick discussed the mosquito fogging at the golf course Mayor Robertson said the
City's goal was to maintain a better golfing experience and noted that the fogging would help
provide a safer environment. Mr. Winkle asked Mr. Bennett if the spraying would cause harm to
other insects and birds. Mr. Bennett explained that studies had been done and the results showed
that there was no harm done to beneficial insects and birds at all. Mr. Hill added that the fogging
was done at dusk using a very minute dose of product.
There was discussion about biological treatments such as using swallows and bats to eat
mosquitoes and how to incorporate the biological treatments with the fogging. Mr. Hill
suggested that the City begin to map out problem areas in and around the city, including areas
with standing water that attract the mosquitoes, and then test for the mosquitoes.
Mayor Robertson asked Mr. Winkle to keep the City informed of the status in forming the
mosquito abatement district for Valley County.
Council Member Scott asked that any and all biological treatments be used as much as possible.
Council Member Kraemer moved to approve mosquito fogging at the Golf Course as
needed. Council Member Bertram seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council
Member Kraemer, Council Member Bertram, Mayor Robertson, Council Member Bailey,
and Council Member Scott all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 07-63 Golf Rates for 2007
Eric McCormick, Golf Superintendent, explained that he, the City Manager, the Golf Pro, and the
Golf Advisory Committee, recommended that the golf rate structure remain the same for the
coming year.
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Mr. Morrison said the greens were in excellent shape this year and have been for the last few
years, and that keeping the golf rates the same — and lower than the competitors - should appeal
to golfers.
Mr. Quiel, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services, said that he was researching the
promissory note for the irrigation improvements for the golf course to see if it could be
refinanced, which would alleviate some of the financial pressure at the golf course.
Mr. McCormick said the City wanted to promote the McCall Golf Course as the most affordable
place to play and emphasize that that the rates have not been raised. He said the funding source
would be the players green fees.
Mr. Morrison said the twilight rates will begin at 2 p.m. everyday for 9 holes only.
Mayor Robertson moved to approve the golf rate structure as recommended. Council
Member Bailey seconded the motion. All in favor said aye, and the motion carried.
AB 07-46 Revisions to Chapter 1 of Title 4 Business Regulations of the McCall City
Code, concerning Qualifications for City Alcohol Beverage Licenses. Ordinance No. 834.
Mr. Nichols explained that Ordinance No. 834 would correct inconsistencies in the wording in
Sections 05.A.3., 05.A.3.a. and 05.A.3.b. of Chapter 1 Title 4 Business Regulations of the
McCall City Code, so that an applicant could look in one place to read all the requirements.
Council Member Scott moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, one time only,
Ordinance No. 834. Council Member Kraemer seconded the motion. In a roll call vote,
Council Member Scott, Council Member Kraemer, Council Member Bertram, Mayor
Robertson, and Council Member Bailey all voted aye, and the motion
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 834 by title only, one time only.
Council Member Scott moved to adopt Ordinance No. 834 amending the McCall City
Code, correcting inconsistencies in the wording in sections 05.A.3., 05.A.3.a., and 05.A.3.b.
of Chapter 1 Title 4 Business Regulations of the McCall City Code concerning
Qualifications for City Alcohol Beverage Licenses, and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary documents. Council Member Bertram seconded the motion. In a roll call vote,
Council Member Scott, Council Member Bertram, Council Member Kraemer, Council
Member Bailey, and Mayor Robertson all voted aye, and the motion carried.
COUNCIL TALK TIME
Council Member Bertram asked Mr. Nichols about the process of pulling a contractor's bond and
the timeline involved. Mr. Nichols explained the difference between a bond and a letter of
credit, and said that Mr. Olson had been required to post a letter of credit. Mr. Nichols said that
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the City had agreed to an extension to July 1, 2007, for Mr. Olson in order to allow him time to
get the work done. He further explained that if Mr. Olson did not complete the work on time, the
City would still have time to pull his letter of credit, receive the money and hire someone else to
complete the work this season.
Mayor Robertson noted that according to the Airport Advisory Committee Minutes, there were
no names on the hangar waiting list. Mr. Kirkpatrick explained that everyone on the list had
either accepted or declined, which allowed those hangars to be offered to other people.
Council Member Bailey requested to have an executive session to discuss litigation at the next
council meeting.
Council Member Scott said she had received a complaint about potholes on Highway 55 and
asked about the timeliness of pothole repair by Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). Mr.
Kirkpatrick said that City crews sometimes filled potholes when there was no response from ITD
or the County.
Mr. Kirkpatrick suggested having another work session to discuss strategic planning and the
Council's vision. Council Member Scott said she also considered that a good idea.
Mayor Robertson discussed the issue of bringing adult court sessions back to the McCall Annex.
He asked the City Manager to write a letter to Judge Boomer in response to a letter the Judge had
written to the City.
COMMITTEE MINUTES
Committee Minutes included in the Council packets for review:
Airport Advisory Committee — March 1, 2007
Library Board of Trustees — February 15, 2007
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
ATTEST:
J
e E. York, City Clerk
William A. Robertson, M
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