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Home My Public Portal About2008.03.27 Regular Council MinutesMINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting March 27, 2008 Agenda Call to Order and Roll Call Council Work Session Public Hearings Public Comment Consent Agenda Business Agenda Committee Minutes Adjournment CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Kulesza called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 4:00 p.m. Council Member Bailey, Council Member Briem, Mayor Kulesza, and Council Member Scott answered roll call. A quorum was present. In addition to the Council Members, present were Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager; Betsy Roberts and Jenifer Beddoes, CH2M Hill; and City Attorney Matt Johnson. COUNCIL WORK SESSION Betsy Roberts and Jenifer Beddoes, CH2M Hill, provided an update on recent DEQ rule changes regarding the water treatment and distribution system and the Water Master Plan. There was discussion regarding these recent rule changes and the impacts on the City's water system, including the need to do several million dollars worth of capital improvements, and the restrictions on the City's ability to approve additional subdivisions until the capital improvements are made. Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager, reviewed a memo from March 27, 2008 regarding the proposed Wastewater policy, contained in Resolution 08-7, which will be placed on the April 10, 2008 City Council agenda. Council generally agreed with restricting additional sewer hook-ups to 514 EDU's until either additional land application capacity is found or a new treatment plant is built. The schedule for the new plant calls for it to be fully operational by July 1, 2013. There was also discussion regarding filling the vacancy on the Airport Advisory Committee. McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 1 of 6 March 27, 2008 In addition to the Council Members, present for the work session were Eric McCormick, Golf Course Superintendent; Michelle Groenevelt, Planning Manager; Carol Coyle, Grant Coordinator; Brock Heasely, Parks and Recreation Director; Jerry Summers, Chief of Police; Bradley Krashaar, City Planner; Monika Trapp, Parks Supervisor; and Brenna Chaloupka, Administrative Assistant, City Manager. Mayor Kulesza led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC HEARING AB 08-59 ZON-07-6: 1244 Louisa Avenue Bradley Krashaar, City Planner, handed out "a revised copy of the Development Agreement for this land use application. Mr. Krashaar stated the application is for a rezone from R-8 to R-16, adding that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and would not allow for more intense development, and that only three dwelling units could be built. There was discussion regarding which water line this project would need to hook up to and the size of the water lines in the immediate area, so that the City could address upgrading those lines if necessary. Claire Remsberg, Remsberg Architecture, reviewed the road access points to the project area and stated Fir Street is not developed at this time, but exists by plat only. Mayor Kulesza opened the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 6:21 p.m. Council Member Bailey moved to approve ZON-07-6, 1244 Louisa Avenue, and the Findings & Conclusions and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Briem seconded the motion and in a roll call vote, all members voted aye and the motion passed. Council Member Bailey moved to read Ordinance No. 850 by title only, the first time only. Council Member Briem seconded the motion and in a roll call vote, all members voted aye and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 850 was read one time only, by title only. Ordinance 850 will be on the April 10, 2008 City Council agenda for final approval. AB 08-58 ZON-08-1: Zoning Map Amendment of City Properties and M-D School District Properties to Civic Zone and a Zoning Map Amendment for the area north of Hemlock Street from CBD to R-4 Low Density Residential Michelle Groenevelt, Planning Manager, explained that this application was for the approval of a zoning map amendment being submitted by the City of McCall for the following properties: Legacy Park, Brown Park, Art Roberts Park, Rotary Park, Riverfront Park, Fairways Park, McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 of 6 March 27, 2008 Veterans Memorial Community Park, Davis Beach, Harshman Skate Park, Central Idaho Historical Museum, Lick Creek Meadows, Wildhorse Park, Broken Ridge Commons, New Elementary & Middle School, McCall -Donnelly High School, McCall City Hall Campus, and Airport Approach Zone. Ms. -Groenevelt explained -that the zoning map amendment request would rezone the parcels to the Civic Zone to conform with the 2007 Future Land Use Plan and existing uses. Ms. Groenevelt stated that there was also an application for a zoning map amendment for Mill Park Subdivision and surrounding lots north of Hemlock Street. This application proposed to rezone this area from Central Business District to R-4, Low Density Residential in order to conform to the Future Land Use Plan. Ms. Groenevelt stated the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of both zone map amendments. Mayor Kulesza opened the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. Terry Donicht, 331 Mather, stated he supports this proposal and that the District feels that the Civic zoning for public properties is a more accurate designation of these properties. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Kulesza closed the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. Council Member Scott moved to adopt the Findings & Conclusions for ZON-08-1 for the Zoning Map Amendments. Council Member Briem seconded the motion and in a roll call vote, all members voted aye and the motion passed. Council Member Scott moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 851 by title only, one time only. Council Member Briem seconded the motion and in a roll call vote, all members voted aye and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 851 was read by title only, one time only. Council Member Bailey moved to adopt Ordinance No. 851. Council Member Scott seconded the motion and in a roll call vote, all members voted aye and the motion passed. Council Member Scott moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 852 as amended by title only, one time only. Council Member Briem seconded the motion and in a roll call vote, all members voted aye and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 852 was by title only, one time only. Council Member Scott moved to adopt Ordinance No. 852. Council Member Briem seconded the motion and in a roll call vote, all members voted aye and the motion passed. AB 08-55 Golf Rate Increase McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 of 6 March 27, 2008 Eric McCormick, Golf Course Superintendent, stated the Golf Advisory Committee and staff have recommended that Council approve increasing the rates at the golf course in order to keep up with the increasing costs of fuels, etc. Mayor Kulesza opened the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 6:39 p.m. Council Member Bailey moved to approve the 2008 rate structure as recommended and adopt Resolution 08-6. Council Member Scott seconded the motion and in a roll call vote, all members- voted aye and the motion passed. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Kulesza called for public comment at 6:40. p.m. Hearing no comments, Mayor Kulesza closed the public comment at 6:40 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Staff recommended approval of the following items: • Minutes — February 28 and March 13, 2008 • Warrant Register printed on March 29, 2008 • Payroll Report for Period ending March 7, 2008 • AB 08-51 Alcohol Beverage Catering Permits • AB 08-52 Fair Housing Month Proclamation • AB 08-60 City Council's letter of support for the University of Idaho Field Council Member Bailey moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Council Member Briem seconded the motion and in a voice vote, all members voted aye and the motion passed. BUSINESS AGENDA AB 08-53 Annual Report to Council: McCall Historic Preservation Commission Carol Coyle, Grant Coordinator, introduced Pat Eames, Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission. Pat Eames presented the annual report to Council for the McCall Historic Preservation Commission and pointed out the objectives, accomplishments and goals for the Commission. Ms. Eames stated celebrating the birthday of McCall is one of the highlights of the year. McCall City Council Regular Meeting March 27, 2008 Page 4 of 6 Ms. Eames stated one of the Commissions goals is to acquire a building in which to display and store many of the historical items collected from various donors. Ms. Eames stated the McCall centennial birthday will be in 2011. Ms. Eames suggested establishing local historic districts by ordinance following the requirements under Title 7-4607, the State Government and State Affairs, Chapter 46, Preservation of Historic Sites. AB 08-54 Adopt Revised Tree Ordinance Monika Trapp, Parks Supervisor, stated staff has solicited additional information from interested parties and incorporated their suggestions into the revised ordinance. John Lillehaug, Chairperson of the Tree Advisory Committee, stated Idaho Power had suggested mandating that only certain trees be planted under power lines so that they do not grow to a height that would interfere with the lines. Mr. Lillehaug stated a section was added to the ordinance regarding penalties in order to clarify the penalty system. Council Member Bailey moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 853 by title only, one time only. Council Member Scott seconded the motion and in a roll call vote, all members voted aye and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 853 was read by title only, one time only. Council Member Bailey moved to adopt Ordinance No. 853. Council Member Scott seconded the motion and in a roll call vote, all members voted aye and the motion passed. AB 08-56 Amend the City Code in order to change the hours of operation at Harshman Skate Park and Davis Beach, and to prohibit alcohol at Harshman Skate Park Brock Heasley, Park and Recreation Director, stated staff and the Parks and Recreation Committee have recommended that Council approve the ordinance to change the hours of operation at Harshman Skate Park and Davis Beach, and to prohibit alcohol at Harshman Skate Park. Council Member Scott moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No. 854 by title only, one time only. Council Member Briem seconded the motion and in a roll call vote, all members voted aye and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 854 was read by title only, one time only. Council Member Scott moved to adopt Ordinance No. 854 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Briem seconded the motion and in a roll call vote, all members voted aye and the motion passed. McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 of 6 March 27, 2008 COMMITTEE MINUTES Historic Preservation Commission — February 19, 2008 McCall Improvement Committee - February 14, 2008 Tree Advisory Committee — February 13, 2008 Golf Advisory Committee — March 12, 2008 Library Board of Trustees — February 20, 2008 ADJOURNMENT Without further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m. ert Kulesza, Mayor ATTEST: Brenna Chaloupka, Acting City Clerk McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 of 6 March 27, 2008