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Home My Public Portal About07.23.09 Regular Minutes Approved - AmendedMINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting Legion Hall (McCall City Hall - Lower Level) July 23, 2009 Agenda Call to Order and Roll Call General Work Session Public Comment Consent Agenda Business Agenda Committee Minutes Executive Session Adj ournment CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Kulesza called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:40 p.m. Council Member Bailey, Mayor Kulesza, and Council Member Witte answered roll call, a quorum was present. Council Member Delaney and Council Member Scott were absent. City staff present were Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney; Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director; BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk. Agenda Amendment The reason for the amendment was that there had been recent communication between Mr. DeBoer and his attorney, and city staff and the city attorney on the ASOS issue. There had also been recent communication with the FAA on the issue. Council Member Bailey moved to amend the agenda to add a Council discussion regarding ASOS and an Executive Session for Land Acquisition - Pursuant to Idaho Code §67- 2345(1)(c) To conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations or to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. Council Member Witte seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion passed. GENERAL WORK SESSION Council Member Scott joined the meeting at 5:55 p.m. AB 09-140 Colorado Street Parking Issue Discussion Residents and business owners from Colorado Street contributed comments to assist in the resolution of the parking issues on Colorado Street. McCall City Council Regular Meeting July 23, 2009 Page 1 of 6 Pam Tomas, Common Ground Cafe, stated that when they opened their business on Colorado Street they needed very little parking as their business was intended to be a "come and go" type service. However, now they have a live performance concert every Thursday evening in the summer months that requires more parking. She stated that when there is an area zoned Commercial it implies there is some intent to expand the Commercial business in that area. She would like to consider the pros and cons that not only apply to residents but also would apply to businesses. Ms. Tomas stated that when it is difficult for a customer to reach a business they will most often choose to go elsewhere. She would like to see the street widened and would like the residents parking protected, however she is not in favor of restricted parking. Heidi Winchel, 207 Colorado Street, also owns 209, 211 and 213 Colorado Street. She stated that they are happy to see the businesses doing well. She stated that they have not had an issue with the parking, and knew that living in the down town area would mean more noise at night. She stated that they are not for the permitted or restricted parking; she stated that when parking is restricted it appears that the businesses are being punished for being successful. She would like to have the street widened with sidewalks, and is concerned for the safety of those on bikes and on foot. She would also like to see a parking lot go in somewhere close to the businesses if possible. Matt Ganz, Salmon River Brewery, would like to see the street widened with sidewalks. One of the proactive steps that he and his business are doing is that his business has an agreement with Common Ground for shared parking. He is working with the Woodsman for shared parking, and currently has a verbal agreement with them and is working on a written agreement. He has worked with the residents of Colorado Street to develop signs to assist with protecting the residents parking. He is also working on the noise issue. Ellen Ganz, Salmon River Brewery, would like to promote more bike traffic, with widening the road and bike lanes. Brandy Solace, resident of the Colorado Street, stated she probably would not have chosen to live on Colorado Street if she had known what the traffic was going to be like. She feels there are many safety issues with bicyclists and small children. She would like the road widened and bike paths or a parking area at the Woodsman. She has a problem with noise and people using their driveway to turn around. She would not like to see restricted parking. Aram Stoney, The Woodsman Hotel, stated that he has offered the possibility of eliminating apartments to sell or lease and use the space for parking. He also stated that widening the road would be ideal. Roger Snodgrass, Colorado Street resident, does not want to restrict parking, and does not think it is right for people to park in private driveways. He stated that when some of the patrons leave the establishments they continue their party at their vehicles, he thought that with the right kind of enforcement this could be eliminated. He and his wife are concerned with people leaving animals unattended in vehicles while parked. He would like to see Colorado Street and First Street widened, but not in favor of the City paying for it. Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director, stated that Colorado Street is part of the parking study currently being conducted. She also commented that the development McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 of 6 July 23, 2009 Cathedral Pines came in for their approvals the City did ask for additional right-of-way. She stated that Colorado Street right-of-way is 60 feet and the pavement width is about 25 feet and there are currently people that are parking on the shoulder of the street and it is starting to deteriorate as it is not structured to withstand partially parking on the road and partially on the shoulder. Jerry Summers, Chief of Police, stated that he spoke with fire department they stated that when there is parking on both sides of the street a fire truck would not be able to make it through. An option that may address the issues would be a one way street. There were some comments from the citizens that they would consider a one way street as long as it was on way going west. Mayor Kulesza summarized that the majority is not in favor of restricted parking, they were in favor of widening the street, a parking lot, and some were willing to look at the possibility of a one way street. Council directed the staff to continue working towards a solution. Mayor Kulesza led the pledge of allegiance at 6:18 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Kulesza called for public comment at 6:19 p.m. Hearing no comments, Mayor Kulesza closed the public comment. CONSENT AGENDA Staff recommended approval of the following items: • Minutes May 14 & July 9, 2009 • Warrant Register printed on July 16, 2009 • Payroll Report for Period ending July 10, 2009 • AB 09-138 Alcohol Beverage Catering Permits • AB 09-142 Hangar 531 Lease Assignment - Feenstra to Coury Some discussion took place to clarify the warrant register, correct the minutes and move AB 09- 145 Assumption of lease for Greystone Village #3, Lot 4, Block 3, from Neighborhood Housing Services to Bradley Kraushaar, to the business agenda. Council Member Bailey moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, minus the July 9, 2009 Minutes. Council Member Scott seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Bailey, Council Member Scott, Mayor Kulesza, and Council Member Witte all voted yes and the motion carried. Council Member Bailey moved to approve the July 9, 2009 Minutes as corrected. Council Member Witte seconded the motion. In a voice vote Council Member Bailey, Council McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 of 6 July 23, 2009 Member Witte, Mayor Kulesza, all voted yes and the motion carried. Council Member Scott abstained. BUSINESS AGENDA AB 09-144 Planning & Zoning Annual Report Bob Youde, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, presented the Commissions annual report to Council. (Mr. Youde's report is Attachment 1) Mayor Kulesza recognized the positive job that the Planning and Zoning Commission does, stating that the job can often be a thankless endeavor. AB 09-136 MCPAWS Report Barbara Hutchinson, Director of McPaws provided a report to Council. (Ms. Hutchinson's report is Attachment 2) In response to Council Member Scott's question, Ms. Hutchinson stated they are looking into the possibility of administering the rabies vaccinations at McPaws in a way that is cost effective and meets the administration requirements. She stated that the Veterinarian Technicians that work at McPaws are not licensed to administer rabies vaccines. She stated that their goal is to completely vaccinate all the animals so that when they leave McPaws the new owner does not have to follow-up on any vaccinations. AB 09-137 FY10 LOT recommendations Discussion took place to consider the recommendations from the LOT committee. Representatives from the Snowmobile Club and the Moose Hockey team answered questions from the Council to clarify their application. It was discussed that the snowmobilers occupy many hotels during the winter, contributing to a large degree to the LOT funds. It was also clarified that the t-shirts the Moose Hockey team was promoting would have a City of McCall logo and the shirts would be distributed to other teams who come to McCall for tournaments. The shirts would be an advertisement mechanism for McCall. No decisions were made by the Council at the time regarding the LOT Commissions recommendations. There was a general discussion on where the LOT funds are to date and some accommodators that have been late with their payments. Mr. Kirkpatrick explained that the City staff has worked with those accommodators and as a last resort a fee will be applied per the ordinance. AB 09-139 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Appointment Council Member Witte moved to appoint Ed Roper to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to a term to expire July 2012. Council Member Scott seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion carried. AB 09-143 McCall Urban Renewal Agency Appointment Council Member Scott moved to appoint Bob Youde to the McCall Urban Renewal Agency Board of Commissioners, to a term expiring June 2010. Council Member Witte seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion carried. McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 of 6 July 23, 2009 AB 09-141 Instrument Approach - Runway 16 McCall Airport John Anderson presented the reasons for the change to the procedure of approach for aircraft to the McCall Airport. This approach would not eliminate the current circling option. Council Member Witte moved to direct the Airport Manager to communicate to FAA that City Council has received information about this approach and it appears to be better than the "circling only" option for instrument approaches to runway 16 at McCall. Council supports the continued development of this approach procedure and agrees there is little apparent environmental impact to the City and citizens of McCall as a result of this procedure. To that end, the City respectfully requests the FAA Categorically Exclude the proposed approach from further environmental study. Council Member Bailey seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion carried. AB 09-146 Restated Ground Lease Agreement JoAnn Butler, Attorney for Neighborhood Housing Services, presented the change to section 29 of the restated Ground Lease. There was a brief discussion to determine the proposed change: On termination of this Lease for any cause, Lessor shall have a first right of refusal to purchase any building or improvements on the Premises; provided, however, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, upon the end of the term of this Lease, as provided in Section Two above, this Lease shall automatically renew for successive terms of 20 (twenty) years each ("Renewal Terms"). Each Renewal Term shall be on the same terms and conditions as set forth in this Lease. Council Member Bailey moved to approve City Attorney, Bill Nichols to work out the language with Joanne Butler for revisions to section 29 of the Restated Ground Lease to give the City an option to purchase at the end of the lease and authorize the Mayor to sign all final leases. Council Member Scott seconded the motion. In voice Council Member Bailey, Council Member Scott, Mayor Kulesza, and Council Member Witte voted aye and the motion carried. AB 09-145 Assumption of lease for Greystone Village #3, Lot 4, Block 3, from Neighborhood Housing Services to Bradley Kraushaar (move to business) Council Member Scott moved to authorize the transfer of the land lease for Lot 4, Greystone Village #3, from Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. to Bradley Kraushaar, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Bailey seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Scott, Council Member Bailey, Mayor Kulesza, and Council Member Witte all voted yes and the motion carried. Discussion of the status of the ASOS John Anderson, Airport Manager, presented an alternate location for the weather station at the airport. Although it is preferable to leave the station where it was, it was not within the City's budget to do so. There was discussion as to the pros and cons of moving the ASOS. An area identified as the "triangle" was determined to be a possible location. McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 of 6 July 23, 2009 COMMITTEE MINUTES The Council received copies of the following minutes: • Tree Advisory Committee — July 8, 2009 EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:00 p.m. Council Member Bailey made a motion to go into executive session for Land Acquisition - Pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2345(1)(c). Council Member Scott seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Bailey, Council Member Scott, Mayor Kulesza, and Council Member Witte all voted yes and the motion carried. OPEN SESSION The Council returned to open session at 9:50 pm. Council Member Bailey moved to: 1. Immediately start removing the City -owned AWOS equipment from the leased site, to prepare a new site on airport property to relocate the AWOS and/or ASOS, to obtain any additional equipment necessary to maintain existing operations at the airport, and to promptly obtain all necessary FAA approvals for the new AWOS and/or ASOS site; and 2. Immediately direct the National Weather Service to remove their ASOS equipment from the leased site, and to offer whatever assistance the City can provide to assist in that removal; and 3. Offer to pay a reasonable rent of $0.35 per square foot for any hold -over period. Mayor Kulesza seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all members voted aye and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Without further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:07 p.m," ATTE BessieJo Wa_' er, City Clei ,,,••nu n•p••• e•0� N•• C e •••• •••e ••� —eAt� €A, e/ e,"'" , ert Kulesza, Mayor • • + • v�- L Y s ' �•� : 0 ••• i. ••lal .ie e. • McCall City Council Regular Meeting July 23, 2009 Page 6 of 6 MINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting Legion Hall (McCall City Hall - Lower Level) July 23, 2009 The Executive Session portion of the July 23, 2009 minutes were amended on April 22, 2010 to ensure compliance with the requirements of IC §67-2344 (2). EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:00 p.m. Council Member Bailey made a motion to go into executive session for Land Acquisition - Pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2345(1)(c). Council Member Scott seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Bailey, Council Member Scott, Mayor Kulesza, and Council Member Witte all voted yes and the motion carried. Council discussed a possible acquisition of an interest in real property which was not owned by a public agency and possible benefits of such an acquisition. " * SEAL U * MO•igsk ATTEST: / "�I�40 1;11 tit IiJ!•r �LI "'eel/ Bess eJo Wagn- =� Clerk onald C. Bailey, Mayor