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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
January 11, 2018
Call to Order and Roll Call
Executive Session
Return to Open Session
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve the Agenda
Oaths of Office
Consent Agenda
Department Reports
Committee Minutes
Public Comment
Public Hearing
Business Agenda
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Aymon called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, Council Member Holmes, Council Member Nielsen, and
Council Member Witte all answered roll call. Council Member Sowers
City staff members present were Bill Nichols, City Attorney; BessieJo Wagner, Interim City
Manager/City Clerk; Shay Tyler, Deputy Clerk; Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; Michelle Groenevelt,
Community & Economic Development Director; Morgan Bessaw, City Planner; Kurt Wolf, Parks
and Recreation Director; Eric McCormick, Golf Course Superintendent; Meg Lojek, Library
Director; Justin Williams, Police Chief; Nathan Stewart, Public Works Director
Also in attendance was Krissy Gilmore, Logan Simpson via phone; and Brain Hoffman, Lakeshore
Disposal
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:00 p.m. Council Member Holmes moved to go into Executive Session for:
• Personnel - 74-206 (1)(b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to
hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or
individual agent, or public school student
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Giles, Council Member Aymon, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member Sowers all
voted aye and the motion carried.
Council Member Aymon was elected from the Council to be Mayor.
Elect a new Council President for the term January 2018 through December 2019
Council Member Giles offered to continue as Council President. The other Council members were
not interested in being Council President at this time.
Council Member Nielsen nominated Council Member Gils for Council President. Council
Member Holmes seconded the nomination. In a roll call vote Council Member Nielsen, Council
Member Holmes, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, Council Member Sowers all voted aye
and the motion carried.
Council Member Giles was elected from the Council to be Council President.
CONSENT AGENDA
Staff recommended approval of the following items:
1. Payroll Report for period ending- 12/29/17
2. Clerk Report
3. Warrant Register — GL
4. Warrant Register — Vendor
5. AB 18-02 Winter Carnival 2017 Event Summary and Request for Approval of the Fireworks
Display
6. AB 18-11 Request to Approve the Novotx LLC Software License Agreement
Council Member Sowers moved to approve the Consent agenda as submitted. Council Member
Nielsen seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Sower, Council Member
Nielsen, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, and Council Member Holmes all voted aye and
the motion carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
City Manager
Interim City Manager BessieJo Wagner answered questions about sidewalk snow removal and took
names of who would be attending the Capital for a Day forum on January 23rd in Boise. She reported
on the Clerk Department's new staff members.
Lindsey Harris, McCall Area Chamber of Commerce, reported the happenings on the Chamber board,
and the Business After Hours this month will be at Bear Basin at 4:00 p.m. Fireworks perimeters will
be different this year as the lake is not completely frozen and there will not be mortars for the same
reason.
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Community Development
Community & Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt answered questions regarding
Urban Renewal. She also answered questions about the Airport zoning for new hangars.
Golf Course
Golf Course Superintendent Eric McCormick reported there has been some complaints about owners
not picking up after their dogs during the holiday weekends. The restaurant opening was stalled
because of electrical work but still plans to be ready for winter carnival. Council Member Nielsen
suggested putting out a flyer about not walking on Nordic trails.
Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Director Kurt Wolf was asked about organizing a senior walk program and
answered questions about the marina grants. He stated he is holding off on applying for the grant this
year due to restrictions with the grants that do not support the goals of the marina use. He will continue
moving forward regardless and shared some of the shared uses for the non -motorized area.
Police
Police Chief Justin Williams reported on the progress with the new police facility. The department is
ready for Winter Carnival.
COMMITTEE MINUTES
The Council received the following Committee Minutes for review:
1. Environmental Advisory Committee — November 16, 2017
2. Library Board of Trustees — October 18, 2017
3. Library Board of Trustees — November 9, 2017
4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee — October 18, 2017
5. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee — November 15, 2017
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Aymon called for public comment at 6:00 p.m.
Bethany Thomas, 83 Silver Fox Trail, McCall, spoke on the recyclables and recited portions of the
Lakeshore Disposal contract. Concerned that Lakeshore is not notifying customers that recyclables
are not being recycled and the fee is not being reduced. She feels there needs to be a collection site
for the people who visit and those who don't have trash service. She stated there are other options
other than China and is concerned that Lake Shore Disposal is not recycling plastic.
Dr. Marcia Witte, 669 Woodland Drive, spoke on the amendments in the contract, and if Lake Shore
Disposal is not taking plastics then the $9 monthly fee is too much, and if everything is going into the
landfill then the contract needs to be eliminated. She also felt that the commitment unfair of the City
in entering into a 10-year contract at the set fee, especially given the dynamic changes in the secondary
market, with the comparison to Lake Shore Disposal having the freedom to recycle everything to
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nothing. She felt there needs to be set recyclable materials stated in the contract and ask for data about
the recycling of the current materials.
Hearing no more comments, Mayor Aymon closed the comment period at 6:15 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
AB 18-10 Request to Approve Eagle Lake Planned Unit Development Final Plan PUD-17-01,
Subdivision Final Plat SUB-17-02, Development Agreement, and Escrow
Agreement
Mayor Aymon opened the public hearing at 6:13 p.m.
City Planner Morgan Bessaw presented the Eagle Lakes application for amendments. The applicant,
Pat Hill, has applied for Planned Unit Development Final Plan and Subdivision Final Plat applications
for a new eight (8) unit Planned Unit Development, Phase 1 to consits of five (5) units. He is also
seeking approval of a development agreement for defered infrastructure, and an associated escrow
agreement.
At its December 5, 2017 regularly scheduled meeting, the McCall Area Planning and Zoning
Commission held a properly noticed public hearing and unanimously recommended the PUD Final
Plan, Subdivision Final Plat, and Development Aggreement for approval by City Council.
Pat Hill, 705 Brown Street, talked about the changes he sees for Phase 2. Council Member Nielsen
asked if he is considering any affordable housing projects. Mr. Hill shared he as a number of ideas he
is exploring and plans to bring a proposal to a future meeting. Council Member Sowers asked if there
was much opposition from the neigborhood. Mr. Hill reported most were positive and he explained
how he has built in a deep buffer around the property to keep the integrity of the neighborhood. He
answered additional questions about the sewer, about Rio Vista Pond, and water seepage. He gave
the history of how the name of the subdivision came about and is not marketing Rio Vista Pond as
Eagle Lakes.
Mayor Aymon called for public comment. No written comments have been received and no public
comments were given so she closed public hearing at 6:33 p.m.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve Eagle Lake Planned Unit Development Final Plan
application PUD-17-01 as recommended by the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission
and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Giles seconded the
motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Holmes, Council Giles, Mayor Aymon, Council
Member Nielsen, and Council Member Sowers all voted aye and the motion carried.
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve Eagle Lake Subdivision Final Plat application SUB-
17-02 as recommended by the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission and authorize
the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Holmes seconded the motion. In a
roll call vote Council Member Nielsen, Council Member Holmes, Mayor Aymon, Council
Member Giles, and Council Member Sowers all voted aye and the motion carried.
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Council Member Holmes moved to approve the Eagle Lake Development Agreement as
recommended by the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission as well as the associated
Escrow Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member
Sowers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Holmes, Council Member
Sowers, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye and
the motion carried.
AB 18-07 Request to Approve Resolution 18-03 to Adopt the McCall Area Comprehensive Plan
Update
Mayor Aymon opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.
Krissy Gilmore from Logan Simpson joined the meeting at 6:38 p.m. via phone.
Community and Economic Development (CED) Director Michelle Groenevelt presented the
Resolution 18-03 to adopt the McCall Area Comprehensive Plant Update. McCall In Motion (MnM),
the name and process for the McCall Area Comprehensive Plan Update and Transportation Master
Plan, has had an extensive public involvement process over the last 20 months. The McCall Area
Planning and Zoning held a public hearing on November 7, 2017 and unanimously recommended the
McCall Area Comprehensive Plan for adoption. The McCall City Council held a public hearing on
November 30, 2017 and there were no public comments at the meeting. Another public hearing was
held on December 28, 2017 and one written comment was submitted. The City Council directed Staff
to make final edits to the text and graphics and that work has been completed.
The Council had a discussion. Council Member Nielsen expressed concerns with some wording
addressing the urban renewal boundaries. CED Director Groenevelt explained the intent behind the
urban renewal district boundaries listed is to create a starting point for future discussions. When it
actually comes time to move forward, those boundaries can be redrawn. The McCall Redevelopment
Agency and the Council will be the ones who will decide on those boundaries. She reiterated the
McCall Area Comprehensive Plan is not a legal document but is only a planning tool and not the final
decision. City Attorney Bill Nichols explained the limits and restrictions of an urban renewal district,
and how the City Council controls the process. He also explained the State of Idaho requires a
comprehensive plan but only as a planning tool and not as a constitution, unlike some states. Council
Member Holmes suggested wording be added to this regard to alleviate any negative public
perception. CED Director Groenevelt shared staff has thought of making a disclaimer on the
document and on the website. This comprehensive plan is community driven but not necessarily
everything in it is for city implementation. It is not necessarily a city document but more a goal of the
community overall, which is why some of the ideas presented are outside of the City's responsibilities.
Council Member Nielsen felt too much emphasis is put on the downtown area and not enough put on
the central district area. CED Director Groenevelt explained the downtown area was called out by the
community and by staff as an area where the infrastructure and utilities are in dire need of replacement
and was the push behind the Street Local Option Tax. Currently, the City is in the planning and
execution phase for the downtown area which is why there has been so much focus and discussion
over the last year. Other areas are not being ignored. For example, there are meetings happening
between the Idaho Transportation Department and the City to address South 3rd Street. Mayor Aymon
spoke to the 7-year street plan directed by the 1% Street Local Option Tax, as well as grants that will
be used for streets outside the downtown core. Once the Street LOT ripens, it can be brought back to
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the community for vote to address other sectors of town. There was additional discussion on the
function of the document.
Staff was directed to write an explanation of the purpose of the document, with reference to the City
code rewrite process, to be placed at the beginning of the document and on the website, and to add an
annual review. City Attorney Nichols suggested any concerns regarding possible changes to the
document and/or code rewrite be submitted to staff for reference so those items can be addressed
when reviewing the document and during the code rewrite.
No public comment was given and no written comments were received therefore Mayor Aymon
closed the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. There was no further discussion by the Council
Council Member Giles moved to approve Resolution 18-03 with the amendment to add
language to clarify that all future decisions will be made by Council prior to implementation
and to add an annual review, and to adopt the McCall Area Comprehensive Plan Update, and
authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary agreements. Council Member Sowers seconded the
motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Giles, Council Member Sowers, Mayor Aymon,
Council Member Holmes all voted aye and the motion carried. Council Member Nielsen voted
no.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 18-08 Request to Approve Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Member
Appointments
Parks and Recreation Director Kurt Wolf presented the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
member appointments. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is established pursuant to
Idaho Code 50-210 to advise and make recommendations to the McCall City Council on matters
pertaining to the operations, management and programming of the McCall Parks and Recreation
Department. The Committee shall consist of seven voting members with rotating 3-year terms and
meet monthly at a designated time. The City advertised two openings on the Parks & Recreation
Advisory Committee following the resignation of Michelle Hughes and the Graduation of Austin
Shotwell as the high school representative. After two weeks, two letters of interest were received. The
recommendation is for Donna Bush to fill the vacancy left by Michelle Hughes and for Laurel
Crawford to fill the high school representation vacancy.
Council Member Holmes moved to appoint Donna Bush to a three year term and Laurel
Crawford to a one year term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Council
Member Giles seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion
carried.
AB 18-13 Request for Approval of a Single Use Agreement with Ron Dillon — R & R Promotions
for the loth Annual Flash Point McCall Snow Bike Race - Saturday, January 27,
2018 at Riverfront Park
Parks and Recreation Director Kurt Wolf presented loth Annual Flash Point McCall Snow Bike Race
single use agreement with Ron Dillon. This event was held at the McCall Golf Course for the first six
years and has outgrown the venue. Ron Dillon of R & R Promotions worked with City staff to relocate
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the event to Riverfront Park in 2017 to better accommodate and manage traffic, parking, spectators,
and race participants. The event went off without a hitch and no negative feedback was received
during or after the event. R & R Promotions left the site in as good if not better condition than before
the event. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee has reviewed the event proposal for 2018
during their December 20 regular meeting and voted unanimously in favor of issuing a single event
concession permit.
Council Member Sowers moved to approve the Single Use Agreement with Ron Dillon of R &
R Promotions for the 10th Annual Flash Point McCall Snow Bike Race based on the conditions
or any revisions to the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Council Member Nielsen seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Sowers,
Council Member Nielsen, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, and Council Member Holmes
all voted aye and the motion carried.
AB 18-06 Introduction of Third Amendment to Contract with Lake Shore Disposal to include
Curbside Recycling
Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt introduced the third
amendment to the contract with Lakeshore Disposal to include curbside recycling. During the McCall
In Motion public outreach process, the City received significant feedback for a curbside recycling
program and the complaints of the existing non -permitted recycling center on Deinhard Lane. City
staff have been meeting with Lake Shore Disposal and Valley County to discuss a City wide curbside
recycling program and the moving of the current recycle center to Lakefork.
The main components of the amendment include the following:
• Every other week collection of recyclable materials to be added to those with solid waste
services within the City of McCall.
• The cost of the service is an additional $9.90 per month ($4.95 per haul).
• The contract is extended from a 10 year contract (originally signed in 2013) to a 14 year
contract (to end in 2027).
• The recycling containers will not be `bear -proof as food debris should be cleaned from all
containers.
• A standard provision that Lake Shore reserves the right, from time to time, to delete recycling
collection for which no secondary market continues to exist or may be created.
Brian Hoffman from Lake Shore Disposal presented the discussion of the current recycling market
and proposed contract for a curbside recycling program. There was a lengthy discussion about the
unstable plastic recycling market and what options there are in dealing with it.
Council Member Sowers would like to see Lake Shore Disposal add a survey on their bill to get a
better feel from the community if recycling is really wanted and at the monthly fee that was
introduced. Council Member Holmes did not like the contract as it stands. The Council was not
comfortable with the contract at this time and decided table the issue until a later date. However, they
did understand a decision about the current recycling location needs to be made in this year. Staff will
do more research and bring back to the Council for discussion.
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AB 18-09 Request to Approve Resolution 18-04 to Adopt the McCall Housing Strategy
Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt presented McCall Housing
Strategy Resolution. As part of the McCall In Motion (MnM) extensive public involvement process,
the lack of affordable and available housing was a top concern from the public. The City Council
authorized a contract for a more in-depth analysis of the housing issue in McCall and requested a
Housing Strategy be developed in order to start addressing the issue.
The Council shared different ideas to stimulate a housing program, and discussed a local option tax
option. Staff was directed to change wording to make it clear the Streets Local Option Tax is not what
is being called out in the Housing Plan. CED Director Groenevelt explained what incentive plans staff
have already looked at and what held up those plans.
Council Member Holmes moved to Approve Resolution 18-04 to adopt the McCall Housing
Strategy contingent upon the addition of the explanation and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary agreements. Council Member Giles seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council
Member Holmes, Council Member Giles, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Nielsen, and Council
Member Sowers all voted aye and the motion carried.
AB 18-12 Request to Approve Conditional Use Permit #CUP-10-02 Non -Compliance Settlement
Agreement for 324 W. Lake Street
Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt presented the conditional use
permit for 324 W. Lake Street. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP-10-02) was approved on May 27,
2010 with conditions of approval for the property located at 324 W. Lake Street (formerly the Alpine
Pantry). Over the past 7 years, staff worked extensively to try to get the business owner, Gabriela
Hess, to complete the project. As explained at the November 30 meeting, Gabriela Hess is leasing to
the new business Ruby's Kitchen. Since there were still outstanding conditions, the City Council
approved a Deferred Infrastructure Agreement with associated financial guarantees to ensure the
improvements are completed and the new business could open. After further review by White
Peterson, the Non-compliance Settlement Agreement was drafted as a better alternative to the
approved Deferred Infrastructure Agreement. While it does not require financial guarantees, it
outlines the consequences for not completing the required improvements by October 1, 2018 and
follows the enforcement section of McCall City Code.
CED Director Groenevelt went over the minor changes that were made to the agreement.
Council Member Giles moved to approve the Non -Compliance Settlement Agreement for 324
W. Lake Street and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary agreements. Council Member
Holmes seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Giles, Council Member
Holmes, Mayor Aymon, and Council Member Sowers all voted aye and the motion carried.
Council Member Nielsen voted no.
AB 18-14 3% Occupancy Local Option Tax — Request for Approval of Recommended Changes
Interim City Clerk BessieJo Wagner presented the 3% Occupancy Local Option Tax recommended
changes. Early in 2017, Council requested that the City Attorney supply a legal analysis of how the
City currently disburses Local Option Tax dollars and whether it is in compliance with the Article 8,
Section 4 of the Idaho State constitution that states:
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SECTION 4. COUNTY, ETC., NOT TO LOAN OR GIVE IT'S CREDIT
No county, city, town, township, board of education, or school district, or other subdivision, shall
lend, or pledge the credit or faith thereof directly or indirectly, in any manner, to, or in aid of any
individual, association or corporation, for any amount or for any purpose whatever, or become
responsible for any debt, contract or liability of any individual, association or corporation in or out
of this state.
In an effort to maintain the integrity of the intent of the Local Option Tax to mitigate the effects of
tourism and comply with the state constitution, the City's Attorney, per the request of the Council,
has developed the recommended changes to the Ordinance that will go to the voters in May 2018. In
addition to the recommended changes to the ordinance, the City Attorney has provided Application
Instructions for anyone who may want to apply for funds. A Special Community Meeting has been
scheduled for February 7, 2018 at 6:00 pm to educate the public on the changes to the Ordinance that
will be on the ballot in May 2018.
Council Member Nielsen asked City Attorney Bi11 Nichols if he needed to recuse himself due to his
involvement as a private business who receives LOT funds. Attorney Nichols stated it does not
constitute the same kind of conflict of interest that would require a recusal as it is an overal ordinance
and not specific to the nonprofit Council Member Nielsen is apart of It is neutral to the issues and
would not require a recusal.
The Council reviewed the draft Ordinance. In Section 4, it was suggested to change the length to 10
years and some spelling corrections were pointed out. It was brought up that with all the new
suggestions of an additional tax for the housing strategy, there should be further discussion. A
concentrated discussion ensued on the public education factor about the changes and getting
community input, as well as a lengthy discussion about the public service piece and how it would
function, and how to explain it to the community. No motion was made at this time.
AB 18-03 Assignment of Council Liaison Duties 2018
Interim City Manager BessieJo Wagner presented the assignment of Council Liaison Duties for 2018.
In January of each year after a general election, the Council chooses, from its membership, liaisons
to serve on various community boards. As the liaison the Council Member attends each Board's
meeting, some are monthly and some are quarterly. The Council Member will then report to the whole
Council, at their first Regular Meeting of each month, a brief accounting of what has transpired on
the various community organizations.
The Council liaison and City representatives designated to various agencies and committees are as
follows:
McPaws — Council Member Holmes
Post Annexation Joint Wastewater Advisory Group — Council Member Nielsen
McCall Redevelopment Agency — Council Member Giles and Council Member Nielsen
West Central Mountains Economic Development Council — Council Member Sowers
Western Idaho Community Action Partnership (WICAP) — Mayor Aymon
Valley Adams Planning Partnership Transportation Subcommittee — Mayor Aymon
McCall Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors — City Manager & Council Member Holmes
Winter Recreation Forum — Council Member Nielsen
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ATTEST:
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Library Board of Trustees — Council Member Giles
Big Payette River Scenic Byway — Council Member Sowers
Staff was directed to add Council Members reports on their various committees into the monthly
department reports.
AB 18-05 Request to Approve Resolution 18-02 McCall City Council Meeting Schedule for 2018
Interim City Manager BessieJo Wagner presented the Resolution 18-02 McCall City Council Meeting
Schedule for 2018. McCall City Code § 1-8-2 states that regular Council meetings will be held on the
second and fourth Thursdays of each month except when such regular meetings fall on a legal holiday,
then the meetings would be held on the preceding day unless otherwise fixed by the Council. With
the election of new Council Members, the Council has the choice to change its regular meeting days.
If so, staff will need to be directed to bring forth an ordinance with such changes at the next Council
Meeting. In past years, the Council has elected to alter the regular Council meetings to accommodate
the holidays and prevent having a regular meeting on 2 consecutive weeks. For 2018, the only month
that needs to be altered is November. The recommendation is for the regular meetings to be held on
the second and fifth Thursday at 5:30 with the special work session falling on November 30. With
this recommendation there will be an extra week between the first and second meeting in November
and avoids a large gap between the last December meeting and the first January meeting.
After some discussion the Council decided to amend the schedule to remove the May 25 work session,
remove the December 27 regular meeting and move the December 28 work session to December 14.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve Resolution 18-02 adopting the McCall City Council
Meeting Schedule for 2018 as amended and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents. Council Member Giles seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member
Holmes, Council Member Giles, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member
Sowers all voted aye and the motion carried.
Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion
Council discussed upcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, Mayor Aymon adjourned the meeting at 10:31 p.m.
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McCall City Council Regular Meeting
January 11, 2018
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