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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
July 26, 2018
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Work Session
Public Comment
Work Session Continued
Business Agenda
Executive Session
Return to Open Session
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL C
Mayor Aymon called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:32 p.m.
Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, Council Member Holmes, Council Member Nielsen,
and Council Member Sowers all answered roll call.
City staff members present were Anette Spickard, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney; Shay
Tyler, Deputy Clerk; Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; Michelle Groenevelt, Community
Development Director; Morgan Bessaw, City Planner; Jay Scherer, Airport Manager; Traci
Malvich, Human Resources Manager; Justin Williams, Police Chief; Nathan Stewart, Public
Works Director
Also in attendance were Anne LaBelle Counsel & Director, Midas Gold; Belinda Provancher,
Community Relations, Midas Gold; Lyle Nelson, Chair, Western Central Mountains Community
Partnership Committee;
Mayor Aymon led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member
Holmes seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion carried.
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Staff recommended approval of the following ACTION ITEMS. All matters which are listed
within the consent section of the agenda have been distributed to each member of the McCall City
Council for reading and study. Items listed are considered routine by the Council and were enacted
with one motion.
1. Payroll Report for period ending — July 13, 2018
2. Clerk Report
3. Warrant Register — GL
4. Warrant Register — Vendor
5. AB 18-181 Treasurer's Monthly Report
6. AB 18-183 Hangar Lease 211 Silicz
7. AB 18-187 Water Treatment Copier Maintenance Agreement
8. AB 18-190 Parks & Recreation Copier Maintenance Agreement
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. 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.
WORK SESSION
AB 18-186 Midas Gold Community Benefit Agreement Proposal
Anne LaBelle, Counsel & Director of Midas Gold presented the Midas Gold Community Benefit
Agreement proposal and gave a brief history of how the community partnership came about. She
introduced Belinda Provancher, Community Relations Manager at Midas Gold Idaho and Lyle
Nelson, Chair of Western Central Mountains Community Partnership Committee. She gave an
update on the permit process for the Stibnite Gold Project and discussed their concept of a
community benefit agreement between Midas Gold and the cities of McCall, Cascade, Council,
Donnelly, New Meadows, Riggins and the Village of Yellow Pine, the Counties of Adams and
Valley, and the West Central Mountains Community Partnership. Official documents for the
Stibnite Gold project can be found at: http://midasgoldidaho.com/materials/#.
Mr. Nelson explained his connections with Midas Gold, the community, and the committee. He
spoke to the importance of community well-being, of communities working towards cooperation
and finding solutions, and creating the best outcome for the most amount of people. He wants to
see the creation of a new model/standard of how resources are extracted that is both
environmentally, economic, and socially conscious. He spoke to making a difference with this
project by creating a new model of procedure becoming replicated elsewhere and sending out
ripples to the rest ofthe world affecting change globally.
Ms. LaBelle presented the Agreement and process of creating a forum. The process would be to
set up an advisory council called a Community Partnership committee with an appointed
representative from each community, working focus groups regarding topics of interests such as
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housing, permitting, etc., appoint community partners to be involved in the public engagement
process regarding the specific projects asking for public input, set up charitable donations with
community representatives to determine where those funds go, appoint a community member to
serve on the board of the foundation to help determine where the funding would be spent, and
create an endowment fund to carry on after the project is finished She explained the first half of
the Agreement (part A) is about the vision, the objectives, shared values and transparency, the
quality of life, sustainability of businesses, economic opportunity, environmental conservation,
safety, and accountability. The second half of the agreement (part B) is about communications,
administrative support, topics for potential discussion for the focus groups, participation in the
public process, the Stibnite Foundation sustainability, and funding. The areas of focus include:
employment and workforce training; business opportunities; housing and infrastructure; tourism,
recreation, and use; environment, health, and safety. She asked the Council to look over the
Agreement and give their feedback on the language and community interests.
City Manager Anette Spickard had given the Council the below options to consider:
1) Direct the City Manager to work with Midas Gold on the joint Agreement as proposed and
return to Council with a draft Agreement for review and action
2) Direct the City Manager to work with Midas Gold on an Agreement solely between McCall
and Midas Gold and return to Council with a draft Agreement for review and action
3) Direct the City Manager to gather feedback from McCall residents and business owners
regarding the purpose and benefits of entering into an agreement with Midas Gold, identify
the potential future impacts to the community of the project, and provide a recommendation
at a future Council meeting whether to enter into either the joint agreement or a separate
agreement
4) Decline to enter into an Agreement with Midas Gold
Given the long-term implications the project poses to the community, both positive and negative,
City Manager Spickard recommends option 3 to ensure the community has an opportunity to
provide input to the Council prior to entering an agreement. This can take the form of a town hall
meeting, survey and/or other mechanisms as recommended by the City's communications
manager.
The report was paused for public comments to be received.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Aymon called for public comment at 5:54 p.m.
Fred Coriell of 1109 Buckboard Way — cautioned , feels it is premature to enter into an Agreement.
Commended Midas Gold for their restoration efforts so far at the mining site. He mentioned that
conservation is much less expensive in the long term than restoration and pointed out that Riggins
is probably the most vulnerable community if there happens to be any disasters. He expressed
concern about the Barrick Gold Corporation (who just purchased shares in Midas Gold) dictating
the mining operation or be the one the community will be stuck working with after the project is
finished.
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Rickey Mindes of 924 N. 8th Street, Boise asked the Council to look deeper at where the money is
coming from. She likes the Agreement but holds back her support because at the bottom line Midas
Gold answers to shareholders. She wants to know what is the actual agreement, what are the
specifics, how much money is going to be contributed, where is it coming from, and when does it
go into the foundation, and why does the community need to sign agreement?
Sherry Maupin of 376 Verita Way spoke of her role on the Western Central Mountains Community
Partnership Committee and gave a brief history of the reason behind why. One of the items pulled
from surveys from the America's Best Communities contest was mining as it is one of the viable
and economic resources for this region along with ranching, farming, and other numerous
development opportunities. The regional committee has spent a lot of time discussing the future
of economic opportunity for employment and businesses. She spoke in favor of the Agreement as
the document will hold both parties accountable and can be used for companies other than Midas
Gold.
Alan Hamilton of 1046 Valley Rim shared his interest as his business manufactures whitewater
equipment and wanted to caution any decisions to be made slowly. He suggested a damage deposit
to ensure there are funds to clean up accidents.
Andrew Mentzer of 13980 Turner Road sees this Agreement as an opportunity to meet at the table
for a discussion not an indictment of mining. He would like the Council to focus on the scope of
the request and not to get caught up in the weeds. His experience so far with Midas Gold is they
have been transparent.
Debbie Fereday of 315 Burns Road shared she is a bit fearful as this is a large-scale project and is
thinking of future generations, the length of jobs, and what happens after it's over. She asked the
Council to please consider everything before signing the Agreement.
Lisa Marie Gladowski of 240 E. State Street, Donnelly shared she moved to the area specifically
to enjoy the whitewater and wants to protect the river. She is concerned about the partnership
aspect.
Kristin Bierle of 266 Morgan Drive shared she is concerned about downstream affects, the
community affects, and encourages the Council to select option number three to open it up for
public dialog and/or revisit to know what is being agreed to.
Stacy Bowers of 104 Mather Rd shared she is concerned about the Agreement. She is a fly
fisherman and wants to protect the river. She feels there needs to be due diligence and asked for
more discussion on the topic before making a decision.
Judy Anderson of 13775 Nisula Road is remembering Tamarack Resort and how it didn't turn out
as promised. She is leery of all the public relations efforts made because it is similar to the
Tamarack situation and has doubts if they have what it takes to do what they say they will do. She
does not feel the Council has the expertise in the science, investments, projections, and financial
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arrangements to give the trust Midas Gold is asking for and it is a big leap for the City Council to
enter into an Agreement with a big corporation in this nature.
Earl Dodds of 903 Buckboard Way feels this is a classic case of short gain with long term loss.
He talked about legislation in place and the need for it to be addressed in more detail. He is
concerned about the Salmon River, which is a cherished resource, and feels the proposal will
jeopardize its irreplaceable value. (Mr. Dodds also had submitted a written email comment.)
Hearing no more comments, Mayor Aymon closed the public comment at 6:25 p.m.
WORK SESSION Continued
Ms. LaBelle addressed the comments regarding the concern for the river. She encouraged people
to visit the Stibnite mine site to see its current condition and see the work that needs to be done to
fix it. She stated the environmental impact statement (EIS) will be available for public comment
early next year, and explained the mission by Midas Gold is to keep the community informed.
There is a mechanism being put in place to allow for future contingencies, and stated the
Agreement is to create dialog and the hope is it will be the model for the industries in the, future.
Tours can be scheduled through www.midasgoldidaho.com or contact the local office. Tours will
continue until the weather makes it impossible to access the site.
The Council discussed. Council Member Sowers is comfortable with option #3 to let the process
take a little more time. He spoke to the conditions of the mine and the necessity to fix it. Council
Member Nielsen disclosed he works for a non-profit organization that receives sponsorships from
Midas Gold. He feels there needs to be more community input, and to see the draft EIS before any
decisions are made. He agrees with using the template in moving forward and talked about other
community operations besides mining to help create a template, and wanted to know if the
partnership will give space to say no later on. Council Member Holmes likes option #3 as she
would like more community input and to do more research on the 20-year departure plan. Council
Member Giles has confidence the staff at the Payette National Forest Service will make sure the
spirit and intent of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is followed well. He felt
strongly the City should be at the table because of the social impacts to the community and favors
option #3 to provide time to make sure the City is informed. Mayor Aymon feels there is never
enough public comment, wants to see the Agreement fit the community therefore favors option
#3. She wanted to point out the City does not oversee any of the permitting. She would like to
schedule a public meeting for comments, and to give the Council more time to collect additional
information.
City Manager Anette Spickard will plan a meeting and come back to Council with a game plan.
She will have the draft Agreement posted on the city website.
Ms. LaBelle stated her goal tonight was to receive comments from the Council on the draft
Agreement and their intent was not have the document signed tonight as it is not complete in its
draft form.
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The Agreement Committee consists of 12 committee members including Lyle Nelson, Sherry
Maupin, Andrew Mentzer, Belinda Provancher, Scotty Davenport, Shauna Arnold, Carol
Schneider, Larry Laxon, Gordon Cruickshank, Cinda Herrick, Willy Sullivan, and Anne LaBelle.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 18-182 Planning & Zoning Committee Annual Report to Council
Fallon Fereday, Chair of the McCall Area Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission gave the
annual report to City Council. The mission of the P&Z Commission is to make recommendations
to the City Council and to the County Commissioners respecting comprehensive planning, zoning,
and subdivision regulations. The P&Z Commission also applies the same to the individual
proposals brought to the Commission for approval or for recommendation to Council, and, when
applicable, the County Commissioners. This Commission acts in this statutory capacity as
Planning and Zoning Commission under Idaho Code with respect to zoning and planning in the
City proper and the McCall Impact Area. The P&Z Commission consists of seven members
appointed by City Council and the County Commissioners for three-year terms, which are
renewable. Meetings are ordinarily held on the first Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM in the
Legion Hall below City Hall. Members are appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by. the
Council. .
Ms. Fereday shared the P&Z Commission obtained a new Commissioner, Samuel Thompson, and
there are two seats coming up for renewal. She reported there were 128 land use applications in
2017 which is up 8% over 2016 and this year is already at 101 applications received. Commission
focus has been large tree preservation, large scale homes (especially in the shoreline areas), short
term rentals issues, and zoning code amendments.
AB 18-189 SUB-06-07 Alpine Village Minor Plat Amendment
City Planner Morgan Bessaw presented the Alpine Village Minor Plat Amendment. The Alpine
Village Association submitted an application for a Subdivision Minor Plat Amendment to change
the use of Condo Unit 206 from residential to common area. Alpine Village Condominium
subdivision is approximately 2 acres (87,120 sq. ft.). The existing common area is approximately
13,283 sq. ft. The proposed new common area will total 16,229 sq. ft.; therefore, the new common
area addition provides an increase of 2,946 sq. ft. of common area. The number of residential units
will be reduced by one.
At its July 10, 2018 regularly scheduled meeting, the McCall Area Planning and Zoning
unanimously recommended minor plat amendment to City Council for approval. The Unit 206 will
come under the ownership of the association to be used for events, etc. as a common area/amenity
to residents. Not public comment has been received.
Two conditions of approval still outstanding is the submission of digital files prior to the
recordation of the final plat and once recorded, a copy is given to the City. There was a brief
discussion regarding the requirements to common areas for Alpine Village.
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve Subdivision Minor Plat Amendment application
SUB-06-07 as recommended by the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission and
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authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Sowers seconded the
motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Nielsen, Council Member Sowers, Mayor Aymon,
Council Member Giles, and Council Member Holmes all voted aye and the motion carried.
AB 18-188 Mission St. State & Local Agreement Project Development
Public Works Director Nathan Stewart presented the Mission Street State and Local agreement.
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), through Local Highway Technical Assistance
Council (LHTAC), who is also ITD's project manager, has provided the City with the State/Local
Agreement for the Project Development phase of the Mission Street reconstruction project. This
project is listed on ITD's Transportation Improvement Plan (ITIP) and is being funded —93% by
ITD and —7% by the City. The current total project estimate is $2,369,000. Although construction
is scheduled to occur between 2021 and 2023, the project design is scheduled to begin in FY19.
To initiate the design, the City must first enter into the agreement and approve the associated
Resolution 18-17. This agreement stipulates both the City and ITD's overall responsibilities
throughout the Project Development phase of the project. It has been reviewed by legal counsel.
The Project Development phase will include the engineering design, environmental analysis, and
preparation of bidding documents, and will require additional State/Local agreements before the
design is completed. Following the execution of this initial agreement, staff will work with
LHTAC on the next step in this phase which is forming a State/Local Agreement for the
professional services needed to complete the design.
Public Works Director Stewart explained the complications with this type of project. This
agreement sets the ground rules with subsequence agreements to follow for smaller phases such as
engineering and design, and explained how the reimbursement program works.
Lan Smith, LHTAC Local Liaison, gave a history of the committee, explained how they are not a
state agency, and is governed by 3 city mayors, 3 county commissioners, and 3 highway
commissioners to oversee/administer the federal monies. He went over the procedures of the
reimbursement program.
Council Member Holmes was concerned about using the standard sidewalks which could be
detrimental to some of the businesses. Public Works Director Stewart explained the City has
flexibility to work with the design, that currently sidewalks on Mission Street are not on the agenda
but rather a bike path, and there will be process in selecting the design engineers. The right of way
is owned by the City not the State, and the City will maintain ownership of the road.
Council Member Giles moved to approve Resolution 18-17 authorizing the execution of the
State Local Agreement (Project Development) Project No. A020(146) for Mission Street —
Key 20146 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member
Sowers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Giles, Council Member
Sowers, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Holmes, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye
and the motion carried.
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AB 18-180 4th of July Police Report
Police Chief Justin Williams presented the July 4th police report. He gave a summarization of
public safety for the 2018 Fourth of July celebration between the time frame of June 30 — July 8,
2018. There were 153 total calls dispatched which was a 10% increase over last year. 13 calls were
for theft, mostly bicycles. It is assumed those bikes are "borrowed" and left elsewhere since 9 bikes
were brought into the police department. One was a kayak found on the beach. There was a total
of 192 vehicle stops which was a 19% increase. Of those 170 warnings were issued and 22 citations
given. 11 arrests were made, 6 for DUIs, and 4 for narcotics but it was a 45% decrease in
comparison to 2017. Most arrests were made on the night shifts and the traffic stops during the
day shift. Two Idaho State troopers volunteered to assist to cover city staff shortage. The City only
had to assist the County once with a traffic accident.
The calls for service have been rising at an approximate rate of 15% but the attendance has
gradually increased each year as well. More people have been visiting, but it has been a family
demographic in comparison to what it was like before the restriction was put in place. The County
and Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) have reported the same
This is last year of the City 3-year agreement whereas the county and IDPR have a five-year
agreement. Staff will be bringing discussion sessions on what direction to take for future years.
AB 18-185 Airport Triangle Development 4
Airport Manager Jay Scherer presented the Airport Triangle Development discussion. Staff is
working to develop additional leaseholds in the "triangle" area of the airport. During the June 14
discussion, Council requested information on the first leasehold in the proposal. He provided a
summary of that proposal which was not available at the June 28 meeting, a potential funding
scenario, and an update on leasehold survey progress. He believes there is suffienct funding
without having to seek outside funds, asking for reimbursement at time of lease, and hangar owners
will pay their portions of utilities, etc.
AB 18-184 Supplemental Funding for AIP Grant
Airport Manager Jay Scherer presented the AIP grant supplemental funding for airport
infrastructure. A letter needs to be sent requesting consideration for FY18 Supplemental Funds as
made available by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018. The Federal Act authorized $1
billion for improvements to small NPIAS airports. The FAA is implementing the Act by soliciting
Capital Improvement Plan Submissions and funding selected existing projects using discretionary
funds at 100%. The intent of the Act is pay for infrastructure/construction, but as the Land
Acquisition was necessary for the City's taxiway relocation, staff is submitting for their
consideration a request to fund our Land Acquisition costs. If approved, the supplemental funding
will not fully fund the project, as there are over $317,000 in federal funds planned that are not
eligible for the 100% grant. If approved, the City grant match would be reduced from an estimated
$146,250 to an estimated $23,779.
Council Member Giles moved to authorize submission requesting consideration for FY18
Supplemental Funds of the FAA AIP grant for the land acquisition and authorize the Mayor
to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Holmes seconded the motion. In a roll call
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vote Council Member Giles, Council Member Holmes, Mayor Aymon, Council Member
Nielsen, and Council Member Sowers all voted aye and the motion carried.
Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion
Council discussed upcoming meetings. The Water Rate Public Hearing has been moved to the
August 23 Council meeting. A flyer will be sent out with the utility bill about the public hearing.
IVE.SESSIO
At 7:40 p.m. Council Member Nielsen moved to go into Executive Session for:
• Land acquisition — Pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206 (1)(c): to acquire an interest
in real property which is not owned by a public agency;.
Council Member Giles seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Nielsen,
Council Member Giles, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Holmes, and Council Member
Sowers all voted aye and the motion carried.
Council discussed a land acquisition.
URN TO OPEN SESSII
At 7:56 p.m. Council Member Holmes moved to return to Open Session. 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 members
voted aye and the motion carried.
Council Member Holmes moved to allow the City Manager to pursue the recommended
action in the memo of July 26, 2018 that was discussed in the executive session. Council
Member Nielsen seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Holmes, Council
Member Nielsen, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, and Council Member Sowers all
voted aye and the motion carried.
JOURNMEI
Without further business, Mayor Aymon adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
ATTEST:
BessieJo Warier. City (Mier
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