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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
December 13, 2018
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Chamber/Department Reports
Committee Minutes
Public Hearing
Public Comment
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 Sowers all answered roll call.
City staff members present were Anette Spickard, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney;
BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk; Erin Greaves, Communications Manager; Linda Stokes, City
Treasurer; Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director; Delta James, Economic
Development Planner; Morgan Bessaw, City Planner; Kurt Wolf, Parks and Recreation Director;
Jay Scherer, Airport Manager; Eric McCormick, Golf Course Superintendent; Meg Lojek, Library
Director; Chris Curtin, Information Systems Manager; Traci Malvich, Human Resources Manager;
Nathan Stewart, Public Works Director; Cris Malvich, Streets Superintendent
Mayor Aymon led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member Giles
seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
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
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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 — November 16, 2018
2. Payroll Report for period ending — November 30, 2018
3. Clerk License Report
4. Warrant Register — GL
5. Warrant Register — Vendor
6. AB 18-321 Request to Approve the Lease for Hangar 106H: The owner of Hangar
106H, the estate of Nolan Smith is in the process of selling to Karin and Robert Didisse.
The Didisses requested a new lease. The purchaser has been provided with a copy of the
current lease, current Airport Rules and Regulations, and Airport Minimum Standards. The
annual lease rate is unchanged at $.31 per square foot for a 2,047 sq. ft. leasehold ($634.57).
The City Clerk will record the document and keep a copy for the City's records. Staff has
requested a $200 transaction fee as a part of this process.
7. AB 18-325 Treasurer's Report as Required by IC 50-208: Treasurer's report of accounts
and activity of office during the month of November 2018 regarding care, management, or
disposition of moneys, property, or business of the City.
8. AB 18-312 Request to Approve the Tree City USA 2018 Application for Re -
Certification and 2018 Growth Award Application: The Parks and Recreation
Department has fulfilled the requirements set by the Arbor Day Foundation to again qualify
as a Tree City USA. In addition, the Parks Department has completed numerous projects
that qualify for a growth award in conjunction with the Tree City USA application process.
It is the department's goal to utilize the Riverfront Tree Planting project and go for another
annual growth award.
Mayor Aymon pulled AB 18-330 Request to Approve Lease for Hangar 204 to be discussed with
the other airport business items under the Business Agenda.
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended removing AB
18-330 Lease for Hangar 204 to be added to the Business Agenda. 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.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Chamber of Commerce
Vonna Torrey, Vice President of the McCall Area Chamber of Commerce, gave a report on the
outcome of the Festival of Trees and the City tree lighting ceremony, and shared the upcoming
dates of Winter Carnival.
City Manager
City Manager Anette Spickard reported on the Snow in the City outreach effort, enforcement of
sidewalk snow removal for businesses, the City holiday party, the Stibnite Lecture series, the
upcoming Council Retreat, highlights of various meetings she attended, Idaho Department of
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Lands communications, and the Idaho Transportation Department discussions about Deinhard and
Boydstun streets. Staff answered questions about the sidewalk snow removal.
Airport
Airport Manager Jay Scherer explained the FONSI report, how it is affecting the runway project,
and what staff is doing to address the issues.
Community Development
Community & Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt answered questions about
the vacant property on Davis Street owned by the Urban Renewal District.
Golf Course
Golf Course Superintendent Eric McCormick answered about the employee who was injured, dogs
on the pathway, and the ambassador program to educate people on picking up after their dogs.
Information Systems
Information Systems Manager Chris Curtin reported on his new employee, Vlatko Jovanov, who
was promoted from the City Clerk's office.
Library
Library Director Meg Lojek answered questions about upcoming events.
Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Director Kurt Wolf answered questions about the possibility of a pickleball
court and the Wooley Pathway project.
Public Works
Public Works Director Nathan Stewart answered questions about what the City and the State is
using to treat icy roads, and micro surfacing asphalt application.
COMMITTEE MINUTES
The Council received the following Committee Minutes for review:
1. Airport Advisory Committee — September 13 & 20, 2018
2. Environmental Advisory Committee — October 18, 2018
3. Library Board of Trustees — October 18, 2018
4. McCall Redevelopment Agency — June 19, July 17, & September 18,2018
5. Planning & Zoning Commission — August 21, September 11 & October 2, 2018
6. Public Art Advisory Committee — March 6 & August 28, 2018
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PUBLIC HEARING
AB 18-309 Request to Approve Resolution 18-27: Adopting Water Rates, Capitalization and
Connection Fees and Other Water Fees for FY19-FY23
Mayor Aymon opened public hearing at 6: 09 p.m.
City Treasurer Linda Stokes presented Resolution 18-27 to adopt water rates, capitalization and
connection fees and other water fees for FY19-FY23 explaining there was information needed
regarding unmetered rates so the resolution can be finalized. While implementing the new water
utility rate structure and associated rate increases, it became known to staff that the Class C
Unmetered water classification was inadvertently omitted from Resolution 18-18 approved by the
Council on August 23, 2018. Currently, there are two utility accounts that were on the unmetered
rate. Public Works Director Nathan Stewart gave a brief history on the two accounts this change
will affect. Staff is requesting the Council reinstate the Class C Unmetered water classification to
allow billing to continue for these accounts. Staff has also calculated increases for this water
classification to coincide with the rate increases approved August 23, 2018.
Receiving no written comments or any public comment, Mayor Aymon closed the public hearing
at 6:14 p.m.
Council Member Sowers moved to approve Resolution 18-27 Reinstating Class C Unmetered
water classification and setting FY19-FY23 rates providing an effective date of January 1,
2019. Council Member Holmes seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member
Sowers, Council Member Holmes, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, and Council
Member Nielsen all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 18-319 Request to Adopt an FY19 Budget Amendment Ordinance
Mayor Aymon opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
City Treasurer Linda Stokes presented the FY19 Budget Amendment Ordinance. She gave an
overview of the appropriation of Fund Balances, Local Option Taxes, and a transfer from the
McCall Redevelopment Agency to complete Capital Improvement Projects, Local Option Tax
Projects, and small grant projects that were not able to be completed by fiscal year end. She gave
a brief explanation of the additional Local Option Tax revenue projected for FY19.
Receiving no written comments or any public comment, Mayor Aymon closed the public hearing
at6:19p.m.
Council Member Holmes moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, Ordinance No. 976.
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.
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner read Ordinance 976:
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An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 972, the Annual FY19 Budget, to provide for additional
monies received by the City of McCall; to appropriate fund balances of the City of McCall;
providing for a Title; providing for Findings; providing for the Adoption of a Budget and the
Appropriation of Expenditures of sums of money to defray the necessary expenses and liabilities
of the City of McCall. In accordance with the object and purposes, and in the certain amounts
herein specified for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2018 and ending on September 30, 2019;
providing for the levy of a sufficient tax; and providing for an effective date and the filing of a
certified copy of this Ordinance with the Secretary of State.
Council Member Nielsen moved to adopt Ordinance No.976 amending the FY19
Appropriations Ordinance No. 972 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Aymon called for public comment at 6:21 p.m.
Randall Reed of 2326 North Shore Drive wanted to thank the Council for letting Scout Troop 247,
who are working on their Community Service Badge, sit in on the meeting. The four scouts who
attended briefly shared what they were learning. Two Scout leaders introduced themselves.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Aymon closed the comment period at 6:24 p.m.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 18-322 Request for a Decision on the Appeal of Planning and Zoning Commission
Decision: ROS-18-19 Lot 8 Reserve on Payette
City Planner Morgan Bessaw presented the Appeal of Planning and Zoning Commission Decision
for ROS-18-19 Lot 8 Reserve on Payette. During its regularly scheduled September 11, 2018
meeting, the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved ROS-18-19
with conditions. The applicant has appealed condition la. "City staff met with the applicant and
Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District (PLRWSD) staff in July and expressed the
desire to preserve the areas shown as existing and proposed ingress/egress easement along the
eastern side of the PLRWSD property for the potential of future roadway and/or pathway
connections. This alignment is viewed as the most likely location for a street or pathway
connection to the south with Morgan Drive. It is requested that PLRWSD and the applicant work
with the City to craft language within the "proposed ingress / egress easement" document to allow
this potential connection in the future."
On October 25, 2018 McCall City Council heard the appeal and tabled the application until staff
could meet with the PLRWSD to discuss the issue further. On November 21, 2018, staff presented
a formal request to the District for a public pedestrian easement across the District property located
at 300 Deinhard The purpose of the request is to maintain legal access for public use of an existing
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bicycle and pedestrian path, as well as connectivity to a riverfront City parcel. The district tabled
the request until they could hear the result of this appeal.
Mike Eckart of 260 W. Deinhard and staff answered the Council's questions about the modified
drawings.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the appeal as modified by the drawings
submitted on December 13, 2018 and authorize the staff to prepare findings and conclusions
to submit to the Council at the next regular meeting. 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 18-329 Request for Approval of Contract Award for Buried Fiber Conduit Installation
from City Hall to Samson Trail and from Public Works to the Water Treatment Plant
Information Systems Manager Chris Curtin presented the contract award for buried fiber conduit.
The City needs to install internet fiber from City Ha11 to the new Police location and from Public
Works to the Water Treatment Plant. The project consists of approximately 4 miles of 3 x 1.25-
inch conduit along 2 routes. Route #1 is from City Ha11 along the bike path to Deinhard turning
east and ending at Samson Trail and Route #2 following right of ways from Public Works east to
the golf course and finally terminating at the water treatment plant.
This project provides 3 benefits: 1. Connecting city facilities securely and reliably to provide
access to the internal network and internet. 2. Unused conduit will be leased to third parties in the
community (school district, etc.). 3. This fiber backbone is an integral part of future municipal
fiber deployments to the citizenry.
The request for proposal was published for several weeks both in the City website and in
newspapers. The bid opening was conducted on 12/4/18 by the City Clerk. There were 2 bidders
for the contract and it is recommended the low bid from Circle H Construction be accepted in the
amount of $235,000. The contract will come back to the Council for approval at their next meeting.
Council Member Sowers moved to approve the Buried Conduit Contract Award to Circle H
Construction in the amount of $235,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents. Council Member Holmes seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council
Member Sowers, Council Member Holmes, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, and
Council Member Nielsen all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 18-316 Request to Approve Finalist Artist Letters of Agreement for the Downtown Public
Art Project
Economic Development Planner Delta James presented finalist artist letters of agreement for the
Downtown Public Art Project. In keeping with the City of McCall Public Art Policies, adopted by
City Council June 29, 2012, a five -member volunteer selection committee recently reviewed
qualifications from eighteen (18) Pacific Northwest artists and chose three (3) finalist artists to
invite to submit specific design proposals for public artwork to be installed along 2nd Street within
Phase 1B of the City's Downtown Redevelopment Project. The letters of agreement establish
proposal submittal requirements and a payment of $500 to each finalist artist as compensation to
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create site -specific designs for artwork downtown. These specific design proposals will then be
used to gain community input into final artwork selection, which will be brought before City
Council for approval.
The letter of agreement template has been reviewed by the City Attorney and has been reviewed
by each finalist artist: Pete Goldlust, Eugene, OR; CJ Rench, Hood River, OR; and Melissa Cole,
Spokane, WA.
Each artist's proposal and art style were presented. The budget for the Downtown Public Art
Project is $60,000 funded by carry forward from previous project cost savings, and City LOT and
General Fund allocations.
Council Member Giles moved to approve the Downtown Public Art Artist Agreements for
Melissa Cole, Pete Goldlust, and CJ Rench, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents. Council Member Holmes seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council
Member Giles, Council Member Holmes, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Nielsen, and
Council Member Sowers all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 18-296 Request for Approval Resolution 18-28 authorizing the submission of a FY19
Local Highway Technical Assistance Council Surface Transportation Program Rural
Grant Application for E. Deinhard Lane
Economic Development Planner Delta James presented Resolution 18-28 authorizing the
submission of a FY19 Local Highway Technical Assistance Council Surface Transportation
Program Rural Grant application for E. Deinhard Lane. The Surface Transportation Program (STP)
Rural grant is supports the construction or rehabilitation of roadways functionally classified as
arterial or major collectors in communities of less than 5000. The local match requirement is 7.34%
of the total project cost. If awarded, construction ususally does not occur for 4-5 years after award.
This is the same funding source which was awarded in 2016 for the reconstruction of Mission
Street, now anticipated to occur in 2023.
East Deinhard Lane from South 3rd Street (State Highway 55 (SH-55) to Spring Mountain Blvd.,
classified as a Major Collector, provides critical access to schools, affordable housing, federal &
state services, and industrial and commercial businesses. This road section was estimated in 2016
to have a remaining service life of 6-10 years. These aspects make this project a viable for the
Surface Transportation Program (STP) Rural Grant Program. The needed improvements to East
Deinhard Lane include Cement Recycled Asphalt Base Stabilization (CRABS) of East Deinhard
Lane, the addition of one lane at the intersection of SH-55, realignment of approximately 200 feet
of separated shared use pathway, and 300 feet of storm water improvements. The additional lane
at the intersection of SH-55 will accommodate planned improvements to accommodate truck
turning movements. The total project cost as estimated by Horrocks is $ 1,623,600 resulting in a
local match requirement of $119,172 (7.34%). The grant application requires adoption of a
resolution prior to submittal. Staff answered questions.
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve Resolution 18-28 authorizing the submission of
an FY19 Local Highway Technical Assistance Council Surface Transportation Program
Rural Grant Application for E. Deinhard Lane and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents. Council Member Sowers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council
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Member Nielsen, Council Member Sowers, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Giles, and
Council Member Holmes all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 18-328 Request to Approve the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Waterways
Improvement Grant Application for a New Dock to Replace a Section of Log Boom
North of Mile High Marina
Economic Development Planner Delta James presented Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Waterways Improvement Grant application for a new dock to replace a section of log boom north
of Mile High Marina. The City of McCall Parks and Recreation Department is seeking approval
for submittal of an Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) Waterways Improvement
Fund grant in an amount not to exceed $126,000 (exact grant request to be determined) to support
construction of new dock systems and public waterfront amenities north of Mile High Marina. The
new dock will improve stafety for boaters and non -motorized lake users by replacing a section of
the existing log -boom breakwater, alleviating congestion currently occuring at the public dock and
boat ramp south of the Marina, and mitigating illegal dumping of docks and debris in the area. If
budget allows, a swim platform and booyline is also envisioned offshore north of the new dock,
creating a protected area for non -motorized users.
IDPR administers funds for waterways improvements throughout the state. The City of McCall
has applied for and received this funding in the past, most recently in 2015 to improve the City
boat launch and access ramp. If the grant is awarded, future Council action will be needed to
approve the grant agreement.
The McCall Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Valley County Waterways Advisory
Group, and Mile High Marina owner are aware of this project. Valley County Waterways is in
discussion regarding the committement of funds but is in support of the project. The new dock is
also consistant with the McCall Redevelopment Agency (MRA) 2006 Lake Front Improvement
Plans. Staff will be discussing the project and requesting additional matching funds from the MRA
at its second December 2018 meeting.
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve submission of an Idaho Department of Parks
and Recreation Waterways Improvement Fund grant application and authorize the Mayor
to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Homes 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.
AB 18-320 Request for Approval to Submit an Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Application to fund a New Play Structure
and make Site Improvements to Address ADA Accessibility at Brown Park
Economic Development Planner Delta James presented the Idaho Department of Parks and
Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant application to fund a new play structure and
make site improvements to address ADA accessibility at Brown Park The City of McCall Parks
and Recreation Department is seeking approval for submittal of an Idaho Department of Parks and
Recreation (IDPR) Land and Water Conservation Fund grant in an amount not to exceed $160,000
(exact grant request to be determined) to support the purchase and installation of a new playground,
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engineering costs and ADA accessibility improvements. Public hearings and surveys for these
improvements have been done. All proposed plans reflect those comments and or concerns.
City staff have budgeted for $135,000 in CIP funds to be used as match funds for this grant
opportunity as it is only available on certain years for small/local governments. The $135,000 in
combination with in kind city labor on this project will position the application to have a 50% or
more match contribution. This will greatly increase the odds of being awarded grant funds. IDPR
administers funds for the Lands and Water Conservation Fund throughout the state. The City has
applied for and received IDPR funding in the past, most recently in 2015 to improve the City boat
launch and access ramp. If the grant is awarded, future Council action will be needed to approve
the grant agreement.
The McCall Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Valley County Waterways Advisory
Group, and the McCall Urban Redevelopment Agency are aware of the project and have submitted
letters of support. Staff are currently working with Crestline Engineering to ensure this phase of
the overall projet works with long term infrastucture needs and plans. Future improvements slated
to take place along the waterfront to the South have also been considered and accounted for as we
move forward with this project. Parks & Recreation Director Kurt Wolf answered questions.
Council Member Giles moved to approve submission of an Idaho Department of Parks and
Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application 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.
AB 18-318 Request to Approve the 404 Joint Application for Encroachment Permit for the
Wooley Boardwalk Separated Pathway
Parks & Recreation Director Kurt Wolf presented the 404 Joint Application for Encroachment
Permit for the Wooley Boardwalk Separated Pathway. Staff has met with representatives from the
Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Wooley Boardwalk Separated Pathway Project.
Discussions regarding the design have been positive and recommendations for mitigating the
impacts to the wetlands have been outlined by the Corps.
It has been recommended a pollinator program be adopted to improve pollinator insect health and
vitality. Staff will begin outlining a pollinator program for adoption by the City, and will
incorporate into the project scope of work a re -vegetation effort to introduce pollinator habitat at
a 1:1 ratio as it relates to the wetlands impacted by the proposed boardwalk (12,000 square feet).
Interpretive signage will be incorporated into the project to educate users of these efforts and their
importance. The mitigation project has already been outlined and is attainable on site in the
surrounding Spring Mountain Ranch Home Owners Association (HOA) common ground.
Parks & Recreation Director Kurt Wolf will present the mitigation plan to the Spring Mountain
Ranch HOA for written approval to utilize additional HOA open space during their December
meeting. The 404 Joint Application for Encroachment Permit is required before work can continue.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the Joint Application for 404 Permit for the
Wooley Avenue Boardwalk Separated Pathway Project and authorize the Mayor to sign all
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necessary documents. 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.
AB 18-327 Request to Approve the Streets Department Dump/Plow Truck Purchase Award
Public Works Director Nathan Stewart and Street Superintendent Cris Malvich presented the
Streets Department Dump/Plow Truck Purchase Award. The Streets Department has submitted
requests for proposals (RFP) to 5 auto dealers for a used tandem axel dump truck that includes
including plowing attachments beneficial for the Streets Department needs. The RFP has been
reviewed by legal counsel.
Because the cost of this piece of equipment is less than $100,000, informal bidding was conducted.
All proposals were due by 5:00 PM on Tuesday December 1 lth, 2018. Staff presented the received
proposal results at the meeting and provided a recommendation for purchase award.
Council Member Sowers moved to approve the purchase of a dump/plow truck from Delurey
Sales and Service for $68,500 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 18-314 Request to Approve the Contract for Planning Services for the McCall Area Code
Update with Kushlan Associates
Community & Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt presented the contract for
Planning Services for the McCall Area Code Update with Kushlan Associates. A McCall Area
Code Update was initiated to ensure the vision and goals of the McCall Area Comprehensive Plan
and the codes are aligned. This process was started as part of McCall In Motion then initiated by
staff After evaluating staff capacity, it was determined the process and timeline would benefit
from external perspective and expertise. Ms. Kushlan brings 40 years of planning experience and
has worked in many Idaho communities on code rewrites and updates. The Scope of Work includes
updates to Title 2- Building; Title 3- Planning and Zoning and Title 9 — Subdivision and
Development. The topics area will remain the same as defined and a schedule of work is included.
The contract has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the contract with Diane Kushlan for Planning
Services for the McCall Area Code Update 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.
AB 18-315 New Urban Renewal District Area Determination Discussion and Direction
Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt and Phil Kushlan of
Kushlan Associates presented the new Urban Renewal District Area determination discussion. The
McCall Redevelopment Agency (MRA) Board met on December 4 and vetted the Area 2A versus
Area 2B for the new urban renewal area and what to recommend to the City Council on how to
proceed. After considerable discussion, the Board voted to recommend to the City Council to
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proceed with Area 2A. (The vote was 3 in favor, 1 opposed and 1 abstained.) Their reasons
primarily focused on the financial analysis that reflected a positive cash position at the end of the
term for Area 2A while Area 2B suffered a $5.7 million shortfall. The 2B shortfall was primarily
the result of including a project for the full improvement of 3rd Street costing $11 million.
Additionally, it was noted that including both districts as proposed would tie up a majority of the
City's commercial assessed value in revenue allocation districts, thus severely limiting future
budget (property tax supported) growth of the taxing entities. There was reluctance to create that
situation, leading the Board away from creating two districts with the proposed boundaries. The
existing district will sunset in 3 years.
Mr. Kushlan gave a summary of the two district options and staff answered questions regarding a
Deinhard road swap with Idaho Transportation Department, explained the negative cash position
of Area 2B is caused by the project being too big in comparison to revenue generation, the revenue
allotment for Area 2A, and how projects differentiate between the two district options and the
change in governing law concerning projects (projects must be included at the beginning and
cannot be added later). There was a discussion on the tax revenue, commercial value effect,
incentivizing commercial development, district boundaries, and time restrictions.
Council Member Nielsen shared he understood an urban renewal district may not be the
mechanism on its own to fix 3rd Street but he really would like to see staff start working on
addressing the south end of town and 3rd Street. He is concerned about its development. Council
Member Giles shared the majority of the MRA board felt it was important to finish the downtown
core before moving on to another area. Council Member Holmes feels the entry into the city is not
inviting and would like to see more effort made on other areas than just downtown. Council
Member Giles addressed the disconnect between the Council and the MRA board and would like
to develop a strategy to bring the two together. Mayor Aymon would like to see the downtown
core finished before moving to another area of town. Staff will plan a work session with the MRA
board and Mr. Kushlan to flush out the details for more cohesion. No decisions were made.
AB 18-317 McCall Local Housing Program Discussion on an Incentive Program to
Encourage Deed Restricted Units and Direction to Staff
Community and Economic Development Director Michelle Groenevelt presented the McCall
Local Housing on an incentive program to encourage deed restricted units. In 2018, the McCall
City Council adopted McCall In Motion/City of McCall Housing Strategy and the McCall Area
Comprehensive Plan. The Plans outline the need for a Local Housing Program that includes a
variety of for sale or rent units with various price points to support a year around community. The
City Council had an interactive work session in September to discuss questions like: What do you
think are the important characteristics of local housing? How might the City incentivize housing
for locals? What are your priorities for the expenditure of housing incentives? Staff used the
results of the work session, the housing strategy research and their expertise to draft a foundation
for a McCall Local Housing Program. Since the 2019 City budget includes $150,000 for Local
Housing, an Incentive Program for private development has been developed to encourage and
create deed restricted local housing units in alignment with the adopted Housing Strategy.
There was some discussion on what kind of deed restrictions make sense and what the City can do
to reduce costs such as assisting with Idaho Power line underground installation. To ensure there
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is funding, staff would apply for Local Option Tax funding annually and check out Gem grants.
There was a discussion of keeping it sustainable during an economy downturn.
Council Member Nielsen would like to see staff develop a resolution which is forward thinking
and would address a plan for economy downturn. The Council asked staff to prepare a resolution
to formalize the policy on the first column of the spreadsheet for the Private Development
Incentive Program.
AB 18-330 Request to Approve the Lease for Hangar 204:
Airport Manager Jay Scherer presented the lease for Hangar 204. The owner of Hangar 204,
Michael Anderson is in the process of selling to Robert John Hedge. The purchaser has been
provided with a copy of the current lease, current Airport Rules and Regulations, and Airport
Minimum Standards. The annual lease rate is $.31 per square foot for a 7,125 sq. ft. leasehold
($2208.75). FY 2018 lease invoice was $1,516.41. The City Clerk will record the document and
keep a copy for the City's records. Staff has requested a $200 transaction fee as a part of this
process.
Council Member Sowers moved approve the lease of the Hangar 204 by Robert John Hedge
Revocable Family Trust, terminate Michael Anderson's interest in the lease at time of closing
and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Holmes seconded
the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Sowers, Council Member Holmes, Mayor
Aymon, Council Member Giles, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye and the motion
carried.
AB 18-313 Request to Approve the Airport Triangle Leasehold Amendments and Leasehold
Assignments, and Authorize the Development of Scope of Work and Solicitation of
Bids for Infrastructure
Airport Manager Jay Scherer presented the Airport Triangle leasehold amendments and leasehold
assignments. Airport staff is working to develop additional leaseholds in the "triangle" area of the
airport. The hangar waiting list was contacted to determine interest. Five non-commercial and
three commercial entities indicated interest. One non-commercial has since rescinded their
application. One commercial entity is best not located in the triangle and another would prefer a
location on the airport perimeter. The Airport Advisory Committee and staff have provided a
recommended assignment of leaseholds to leassees. Staff has recommended changes to leaseholds
to accommodate snow removal and lessee requests.
Airport Manager Scherer shared the plans for the layout of the Triangle, went over the waiting list
explaining how he formulated who went into which hangar, and discussed the grant match funding.
The Council discussed the waiting list and directed staff to restablish the list so it reflects current
interested parties.
Council Member Holmes moved to approve the leasehold amendments, authorize
development of scope of work and solicitation of bids for infrastructure, approve leasehold
assignments, 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
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Giles, Mayor Aymon, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member Sowers all voted aye,
and the motion carried.
AB 18-326 Ordinance 975 Amending McCall City Code Title 5, Public Safety, Chapter 6,
Vehicle and Boat Regulations, Subchapter B, Parking Regulations 2nd Reading by
Title Only
Officer Seth Arrasmith presented the Ordinance 975 for its second reading. McCall City Council
reviewed the recommended changes to McCall City Code Title 5, Public Safety, Chapter 6,
Vehicle and Boat Regulations, Subchapter B, at their October 11, 2018 City Council Meeting and
recommended changes. The recommended changes from the first reading have been made and
have been reviewed by McCall City Attorney, William Nichols. This is the 2nd reading by title
only of Ordinance No. 975.
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner read Ordinance 975:
An Ordinance of the City of McCall, Valley County, Idaho, Amending Section 5.6.220, General
Provisions And Presumptions, of Title 5, Public Safety, Chapter 6, Vehicle And Boat Regulations,
Subchapter B, Parking Regulations, of the McCall City Code, prohibiting the parking of a vehicle
or trailer larger than a standard pick-up truck within the Central Business District, the parking of
a recreational vehicle, bus, boat, or trailer on any public roadway or right of way except for duly
licensed contractors or subcontractors for not more than 10 cumulative hours per day when
working a residential or commercial job site adjacent to the right of way, the parking of any vehicle
or trailer in the Mill Road parking lot between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless an
overnight parking permit has been purchased and is attached to such vehicle or trailer, the parking
of a motor vehicle or trailer within a street or highway right-of-way for purposes of display or sale,
the parking of any vehicle in an officially designated, painted and signed bicycle lane, providing
that the registered owner of a vehicle or trailer ticketed for unlawful parking shall be presumed to
be the operator.
AB 18-324 Request for Use of Excess FY18 Tourism Local Option Tax Funds
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner presented the use of excess of FY18 Tourism Local Option Tax funds.
For FY18 there is approximately $73,623 excess Tourism Local Option Tax (LOT) funds. The
Council has some options on how to budget these funds. She presented some options for the
Councils's consideration which are:
1. Roll into FY19 to fund approved projects for FY19. Council approved a budget of
$515,000 with a contingency of $164,077 for FY19 LOT funding as recommended by the
LOT Commission. While it is possible that all projects may get funded in 2019, it is
unlikely as the rate of increase to LOT revenues is starting to level off By rolling these
dollars forward it will give a higher probability that all projects would get funded.
2. In October, the Chief of Police proposed any excess LOT funds be used to fund traffic
control devises identified for installation after conducting a traffic data study with Public
Works.
3. Community and Economic Development Director proposes the excess be used for
affordable housing incentive progam.
4. Request the LOT Commission reconvene to determine the use of the funds.
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Staff clarified details on the Police Department traffic control devices, the contingent items, and
restrictions of use for local housing. After a brief discussion, the Council directed staff to use the
excess monies to fund the traffic devices, Treasure Valley Transit, and local housing.
Council Member Holmes moved to allocate up to $10,000 for traffic control devices, $10,500
Treasure Valley Transit, and the remainder to the local housing program. 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.
AB 18-323 AIC Legislative Summit Update
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner presented the update for the Association of Idaho Cities Legislative
Summit On December 4, 2018 Mayor Aymon and City Clerk BessieJo Wagner attended the
Legislative Committee Meeting in Boise. She and Mayor Aymon shared the following items
discussed at the Summit:
State of the State
State budget is currently at 'A of their budgeted revenues and currently behind projections by $47
million. Federal tax changes could be a factor. April could make up some of the deficit due to
people not making necessary changes to their withholdings. There are currently $67.4 million in
requests. In regard to the business personal property tax, there was no repeal bill this session. $120-
140 million comes from big businesses. The State is currently working on better definitions and a
new funding formula for education. With the passage of Medicaid expansion comes the problem
of how to pay for it.
Repeal on Grocery Tax
The understanding is that Governor Elect Little is not in favor of the repeal. There have been
definition debates as there will be significant effect on State revenues. There is the concern the
State will not be able to afford the repeal. It is the most stable income and the cost of repeal is $79
million and $25 million to revenue sharing. Questions they need to address is whether this is a
good policy, where the replacement dollars will come from, and whether this is the best way to
help the people the repeal is intended to help. Those on food stamps do not pay sales tax now. It
was asked that City Leaders speak to their legislators regarding this issue. The repeal would reduce
the funds to be used to fund the Medicaid expansion and $21 million would be taken from school
budget.
Sales Tax Revenue Sharing
The AIC task force did not support a change to just redistributed the current formula. The AIC is
not supporting Senator Monk's bill. They are looking at whether it is based on point of sale and
whether to it hold harmless. City Treasurer Linda Stokes was on the task force and she shared the
issues they had investigated and why it was not supported. She explained the tax structure and how
the system works.
Local Option Tax - Elaine Clegg President of AIC
Local Option Tax for all Cities will possibly be brought forward first at the initiative level. Some
of the questions Cities need to be thinking about are:
• What would be the voter threshold? — 50%, 55%, 60%, or 66 2/3?
• Would there be a cap on the % of tax?
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