[Vision2020] Tonight's City Council Agenda

[Stephanie Kalasz]

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUDIT REPORT WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA BECAUSE
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR WAS CALLED OUT OF TOWN.**
 
 
AMENDED AGENDA
MOSCOW CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 18, 2005
7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 
206 East Third Street, 2nd Floor
The Moscow Mayor and City Council welcomes you to tonight's meeting.  We
appreciate and encourage public participation.  For regular agenda
items, an opportunity for public comment is sometimes provided after the
staff report.  However, the formality of procedures varies with the
purpose and subject of the agenda item; therefore, the Mayor may
exercise discretion in deciding when to allow public comment during the
course of the proceedings and limitations will be placed on the time
allowed for comments.  Citizens wishing to comment on business which is
not on the agenda will be provided the opportunity to do so as item
number 2 after the Consent Agenda.  If you plan to address the Council,
you will find a list of "Tips for Addressing the Council" on the table
outside the City Council Chambers.  Thank you for your interest in City
government.

 


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 
1.         Consent Agenda:  Any item will be removed from the consent
agenda at the request of any Councilmember and that item will be
considered separately later.  Approval by roll call vote.
 
A.        Approval of Minutes of April 4, 2005 - Laurie Lewis
       
B.         Disbursement Report for March 2005 - Don Palmer
 
C.         Professional Services Agreement for Fiber Optic Engineering
Services - Bill Belknap
In preparation for the City Fiber Project the Consortium members (City
of Moscow, Moscow School District and Gritman Medical Center) need to
complete the engineering and design of the proposed fiber optic cable
installation.  It is estimated that the total cost of the engineering of
the Consortium fiber will be less than $10,000.00 with the City's
portion just under $5,000.00.  For simplicity and efficiency the
Consortium members would like the City to contract with the design firm
and reimburse the City for their proportional share of the design costs.
Staff is recommending that the City enter into a professional services
agreement with Big Bear Telcom Incorporated for the fiber design
services at the cost of $0.36 per linear foot designed.  Reviewed by the
Public Works/Finance Committee on April 11, 2005.
 
ACTION:  Approve Agreement for Fiber Optic Engineering Services.
 
            D.        Professional Services Agreement for GIS Consulting
Services - Dave Klatt
The City conducted a Geographic Information System (GIS) Needs
Assessment study in 2004 that examined the City's current data
collection, business processes and the potential benefits and costs
associated with the development of an enterprise wide consolidated GIS
for the City of Moscow.  The study concluded that the development of a
City-wide GIS presented significant benefits in both improving
efficiency and in various department operations and in making
information available to the public. The Committee has determined that
they need technical assistance in this process to ensure that the plan
is developed in an appropriate, efficient and timely manner.  The
Engineering Department budgeted $5,000.00 for this service within the
current budget year.  Staff is recommending that Geographic Mapping
Consultants Inc. provide that service to the GIS Committee.  Reviewed by
the Public Works/Finance Committee on April 11, 2005.
 
                        ACTION:  Approve the Agreement with Geographic
Mapping Consultants Inc.
 
            E.         Spring Auction Items - David Duke
                        Attached is the list of items for surplus.  The
items are for auction or for trade (see list for trade items).  Reviewed
by the Public Works/Finance Committee on April 11, 2005.
 
                        ACTION:  Approve the surplus list.
 
F.         Boyde Avenue L.I.D. - Dave Klatt
On April 5, 2005, bids were received for the construction of
improvements to Boyde Avenue. There were three bids submitted, with the
apparent low bidder being M.L. Albright & Sons from Lewiston, Idaho in
the amount of $44,981.35. After reviewing the bids it became clear that
Albright had made an error on two of the bid items and has subsequently
requested that his bid be withdrawn from consideration. Staff is
recommending that such withdrawal be allowed, without forfeiture of
Albright's bid bond. The second low bidder is McCall Classic
Construction of Clarkston WA. with a bid of $48,698.00. They have agreed
to accept a contract to perform the work. The Engineer's estimate to do
this project was $54,119.00. The amount advertised in the Resolution of
Intent was $52,818.00. If the McCall Classic bid is accepted, the final
L.I.D. assessment is expected to be approximately $52,000 after City
participation is subtracted. The Council approved the creation of L.I.D.
133 on April 19, 2004.  Reviewed by the Public Works/Finance Committee
on April 11, 2005.
 
ACTION:  Allow withdrawal of M.L. Albright & Sons bid, without
forfeiture of bid bond and award construction contract to McCall
Classic.
 
2.         Public Comment Period - For members of the Public to speak to
the Council regarding matters NOT on the Agenda and not currently
pending before the Planning and Zoning Commission or Board of
Adjustment, please state your name and address for the record and limit
remarks to three minutes.  Time limit 15 minutes.
 
3.         Rezone Application in the Area of City Impact for 2421 Old
Pullman Road - Joel Plaskon 
            The owners of 2421 Old Pullman Road desire to rezone a four
acre parcel of land and have submitted a rezone application to Latah
County which has been forwarded to the City of Moscow for
recommendation, pursuant to the Area of City Impact Agreement.  The
Council is asked to consider public testimony, deliberate and forward a
recommendation on the application to the Latah County Board of
Commissioners.
 
ACTION:  Make recommendation to Latah County Commissioners regarding
rezone application with or without conditions.
 
4.         Irrigation Methods for Activity Fields on West Palouse River
Drive - Dwight Curtis
Before the final engineering and design plans can be completed for the
new activity fields on West Palouse River Drive, a decision on an
irrigation method must be decided. This decision is also a critical
component for possible grant proposals to construct the park.  Staff
will detail the numerous ideas that have been obtained, researched, and
weighted in search of the best near and long term possibilities for
irrigation of the park grounds. Acknowledging water conservation
efforts, staff's recommended irrigation method is to initially use the
City's water supply, then convert to effluent water use once a system
can be put into place. Staff also recommends that the effluent system we
use is the installation of a dedicated line from the treatment plant to
the field site on West Palouse River Drive. The cost of a new effluent
water system (in today's dollars) is estimated at $2.6M. The amount of
water use expected for irrigation of the activity fields is estimated at
5.8 million gallons per year. A list and explanation of the various
options staff researched are in the attached report.  Reviewed by the
Public Works/Finance Committee on April 11, 2005
 
            ACTION:  Approve staff recommended irrigation plan for
activity fields on West Palouse River Drive; or take other such action
as deemed appropriate.
 
5.         Lease Agreement with Cadillac Jacks, Inc. - Gary J. Riedner
The City has been approached by Phil Roderick, the operator of Cadillac
Jack's, a nightclub located at 112 North Main Street, with a request to
lease a parcel of land from the City for use as a parking lot for his
business.  The parcel in question was granted to the City by the Idaho
Transportation Department as part of the property acquisition for the
north couplet project.  Reviewed by the Administrative Committee on
March 28 and April 11, 2005.
 
ACTION:  Approve lease agreement with Cadillac Jacks/Phil Roderick or
take such other action deemed appropriate.
 

Mayor's Appointments

 
REPORTS:
            Mayor
            Administrative Committee
            Public Works/Finance Committee
            Other Boards & Commissions
 
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Legal Issue - Pursuant to Idaho Code Section
67-2345(1)
 
NOTICE:  Individuals attending the meeting who require special
assistance to accommodate physical, hearing, or other impairments,
please contact the City Clerk, at (208) 883-7015 or TDD 883-7019, as
soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.
 
Stephanie Kalasz
Moscow City Clerk
206 E. Third Street
Moscow, ID  83843
(208) 883-7015
 
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