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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
February 23, 2017
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve the Agenda
Work Session
Consent Agenda
Proclamations
Business Agenda
Public Hearing
Public Comment
Business Agenda Continued
Executive Session
Return to Open Session
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Aymon called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:33 p.m.
Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, Council Member Scott, Council Member Swanson,
and Council Member Witte all answered roll call.
City staff members present were Nate Coyle, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney; BessieJo
Wagner, City Clerk; Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; Delta James, City Planner; Kurt Wolf, Parks
and Recreation Director; Jay Scherer, Airport Manager; David Simmonds, Information Systems
Manager; Justin Williams, Police Chief; and Nathan Stewart, Public Works Director
Mayor Aymon led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
Council Member Swanson moved to approve the agenda as amended with the removal of AB
17-36 Request for Approval of the McPaws Annual Contract. Council Member Giles
seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion carried.
WORK SESSION
AB 17-34 Tourism Local Option Tax (LOT) Expiration Discussion
City Manager Nate Coyle introduced the Tourism Local Option Tax expiration discussion. The
"Tourism" LOT successfully passed a ballot in 2011 and went into effect in January of 2012. The
existing LOT funds nearly $450,000 per year in services and projects in support of our
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community/City. Upon establishment in 2011, this LOT ordinance called for a 7-year tax, which
is scheduled for expiration on December 31, 2018. Manager Coyle asked the Council's direction
to determine their interest to pursue conversations with the community in pursuit of continuation
for this tax, and what methods to use for engaging the community's feedback on the use and
potential request to continue this tax.
There was discussion of reevaluating what the funds are to be used for with possibly adding
affordable housing and public art, and removing streets. The Council was in agreement that the
tax has been valuable in funding various city projects and recreation but want to look carefully at
how the money is used especially with private recipients. Legal counsel should be brought in to
verify the State's guidance on what the funds can be used for and liability. Using the same model
that was used for the Streets LOT should be the goal for the community input.
A timeline for discussions as related to a ballot measure will be discussed at the following Council
meeting or once legal opinion has been given.
CONSENT AGENDA
Staff recommended approval of the following items:
1. City Council Regular Minutes — January 26, 2017
2. City Council Special Minutes - January 27, 2017
3. City Council Special Minutes — February 3, 2017
4. Payroll Report for Period ending February 10, 2016
5. Clerk Licenses Activity Report
6. AB 17-35 Request Approval of Treasure Valley Transit Annual Agreement
7. AB 17-43 Treasurer's Report
8. Warrant Register — GL
9. Warrant Register - Vendor
Council Member Swanson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Council
Member Scott seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Swanson, Council
Member Scott, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, Council Member Giles all voted aye
and the motion carried.
PROCLAMATIONS
AB 17-38 Request for Approval to Proclaim March 2, 2017 as Read Across America Day
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner presented the request to approve the proclamation of March 2, 2017
as Read Across America Day. The National Education Association is building a nation of readers
through its signature program, NEA's Read Across America. Now in its 20th year, this year-round
program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading
resources. Hang on to your hats! It's time to gear up for NEA's Read Across America Day and go
wild for reading! On March 2, tip your hat to Dr. Seuss.
"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child."
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Council Member Scott moved to proclaim March 2, 2017 as Read Across America Day in
McCall and authorize the Mayor to sign the proclamation. Council Member Giles seconded
the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Scott, Council Member Giles, Mayor Aymon,
Council Member Swanson, and Council Member Witte all voted aye and the motion carried.
Mayor Aymon read the proclamation.
AB 17-39 Request for Approval to Proclaim March 3, 2017 as the Celebration of Idaho Day
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner presented the request to approve the proclamation of March 3, 2017
as Celebration of Idaho Day. In 2014, the Idaho Legislature established March 4 as Idaho Day, to
be observed each year with a proclamation from the governor and programs at the State Capitol,
as well as events and activities in communities statewide. 2017's theme is "Idaho the Beautiful,"
and everyone is encouraged to learn about and celebrate the beauty of Idaho, and to wear the royal
blue of our state flag.
Last year, the states Capitol building both the House and Senate Chambers recognized Idaho Day
with special programs; schools and libraries displayed Idaho-themed books and held Idaho trivia
quizzes, Idaho Rendezvous, and numerous other activities.
The McCall City Library is hosting an Idaho History day on March 4th, and the Barbara R Morgan
Elementary School 4th graders and teachers will be coming for Idaho research room and fun Idaho
related activities.
Council Member Giles moved to proclaim March 3, 2017 as the celebration of Idaho Day in
the City of McCall and authorize the Mayor to sign the proclamation. Council Member
Swanson seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Giles, Council Member
Swanson, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Scott, and Council Member Witte all voted aye
and the motion carried.
Mayor Aymon read the proclamation.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 17-41 Request to Approve Two Local Option Tax (LOT) Commission Member
Appointments
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner presented the request to approve two Local Option Tax (LOT)
Commissioner appointments. The LOT Commission is comprised of seven members including
two that serve on different City Advisory Committees, one senior citizen representative, two local
business owners, and two at -large City residents. Members of the LOT Commission have the
responsibility of developing annual budgets and making specific recommendations for the use of
Tourism Local Option Tax revenue within the constraints of the Local Option Tax Ordinance.
There is currently two vacancies on the Local Option Tax Commission for two at -large City
residents. Phillip Roth, Jonathan Frost, and Marta Frost have all submitted the attached letters of
interest for the vacant positions.
The Council discussed and chose the appointees.
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Council Member Scott moved to appoint Phillip Roth and Marta Frost to the Local Option
Tax Commission to a term to expire December 31, 2018. Council Member Swanson seconded
the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Scott, Council Member Swanson, Mayor
Aymon, Council Member Giles, and Council Member Witte all voted aye and the motion
carried.
AB 17-40 Golf Advisory Committee Annual Report
Roger Snodgrass, the Golf Advisory Committee Chair was unable to attend to present to the Golf
Advisory Committee's annual report. The Golf Advisory Committee (GAC) is established to
advise and make recommendations to the McCall City Council on matters pertaining to the
operation and maintenance of the McCall Municipal Golf Course.
Council Member Giles felt report was sufficient and all the other Council Members were in
agreement. City Manager Nate Coyle gave some brief updates regarding the leasing of the
restaurant.
PUBLIC HEARING
AB 17-33 Request to Approve Annex-16-01: Annexation of 503 Krahn Lane into City Limits
At 6:00 p.m. Mayor Aymon opened the public hearing for the request to approve Annex-16-
01: Annexation of 503 Krahn Lane into City Limits
City Planner Delta James presented the request to approve Annex-16-01: Annexation of 503 Krahn
Lane into City Limits. McCall Design and Planning, on behalf of property owners Zsigmond and
Edit Szanto, has submitted an application requesting annexation of a single parcel located at the
southeast corner of Krahn Lane and S. 3rd Street (SH 55) into the city limits so that future
development on the property can be connected to City -owned water and sewer services. The
property is located contiguous to the existing city limits across Krahn Lane. The zoning upon
annexation is proposed to remain CC — Community Commercial.
At its January 3, 2017 regularly scheduled meeting, the McCall Area Planning and Zoning
Commission held a properly noticed public hearing and unanimously recommended to City
Council approval of the proposed annexation.
Luke Vannoy of McCall Design and Planning gave a brief explanation of how the city services are
needed in order to be able to develop the land due to irrigation and septic issues.
Comments
Kelly Clark, 441 Krahn Lane, spoke against the annexation as he did not understand what the
property was going to be used for and if the City planned to go beyond this one parcel. Mr. Clark
owns 71 acres and cannot afford any LID improvements that the City may require, but so long as
it was going to be limited to this one parcel, he was not against the annexation. His goal here
tonight is to seek more information.
City Planner James explained that the annexation was initiated by the land owner and not the City
and would be limited to this one parcel. The Council had a brief discussion.
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Hearing no further comments, Mayor Aymon closed the public hearing at 6:08 p.m.
Council Member Scott moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, one time only,
Ordinance No. 955. Council Member Giles seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council
Member Scott, Council Member Giles, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Swanson, and
Council Member Witte all voted aye and the motion carried.
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner read by title only one time only Ordinance 955:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF McCALL, VALLEY COUNTY, IDAHO ANNEXING
THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 503 KRAHN LANE INTO THE CITY OF MCCALL,
VALLEY COUNTY, IDAHO; ZONING THE SAME CC— COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL; AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ALTER THE USE AND AREA MAP
ACCORDINGLY.
Council Member Swanson moved to follow P&Z's recommendation and adopt Ordinance
No. 955, approve the publication of the summary, and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary documents. Council Member Scott seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council
Member Swanson, Council Member Scott, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, and
Council Member Witte all voted aye and the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Aymon called for public comment at 6:10 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Aymon closed the comment period.
BUSINESS AGENDA - Continued
AB 17-42 Draft Waste Water Annexation Agreement Discussion
City Manager Nate Coyle presented the draft Waste Water Annexation Agreement discussion to
the City Council. Questions/concerns of the draft annexation agreement Section 7 were discussed,
and the Council went over definitions and other aspects of the agreement. The joint discussion
with the PLRWSD Board will be at the February 24, 2017 special meeting.
AB 17-37 2016 Annual Department Reports to Council
Council Members have requested the opportunity to review and discuss operations, priorities, and
future activities for each Department in more detail.
Staff has prepared brief Annual Reports for the following departments: McCall Airport,
Information Systems, and the McCall Police. The Reports are intended to serve two purposes:
provide background for the Council and provide an overview of the Department for the public.
The following Department Heads presented their Annual Department Reports to Council.
• Airport Manager Jay Scherer
• Information System Manager David Simmonds
• Chief of Police Justin Williams
Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion
Council discussed upcoming meetings.
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Mayor Aymon adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:16 p.m. Council Member Scott moved to go into Executive Session for:
• Land Acquisition — 74-206(1)(c) To acquire an interest in real property which is not
owned by a public agency;
Council Member Swanson seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Scott,
Council Member Swanson, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, and Council Member
Witte all voted aye and the motion carried.
Council discussed possible land acquisition.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
At 9:09 p.m. Council Member Scott moved to return to Open Session. Council Member
Swanson seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all members voted aye and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business,
ATTEST:
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