[Vision2020] Moscow City Council Monday Agenda

[Stephanie Kalasz]

AGENDA
MOSCOW CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

Monday, December 5, 2005
7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
 206 East Third Street, Second Floor
The Moscow Mayor, City Council and staff welcome you to tonight's
meeting.  We appreciate and encourage public participation.  For certain
regular agenda items, an opportunity for public comment may be 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.  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.  The City of Moscow may be contacted at 206 E.
3rd Street or (208) 883-7000 or www.ci.moscow.id.us
<http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/> .  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 member of the Council and that item will be
considered separately later.  Approval by roll call vote.
 
A.           Approval of Minutes of November 21, 2005 - Stephanie Kalasz
 
B.           Lot Line Adjustment for Eisinger - Andrew Ackerman
Jeffrey Eisenger owns two adjacent properties for which he is requesting
an adjustment of a common lot line. The property was initially platted
as Lot 5 of Block 2, Nelson Addition. The lot was divided into two
separate building parcels in May, 2003. The proposed property line
adjustment would move the common boundary line north approximately 36
feet, thereby increasing the size of the flagpole parcel by 3,800 sq.
ft. The subject properties are both zoned Motor Business (MB), which is
intended primarily for auto-oriented commercial type uses.  Reviewed by
the Public Works/Finance Committee on November 28, 2005.
 
ACTION:  Approve the lot line adjustment.
 
C.      Police Vehicle Bid Results - David Duke
For fiscal year 2005-06, Fleet Management has been authorized to
purchase three (3) police cars.  Sealed Bids were requested no later
than November 14, 2005.  Two bids were opened.  The bid from Paradise
Ford was deemed nonresponsive because it did not have a bidder's
security enclosed as required by the "Invitation to Bid."  The only
other qualified bid was:  Dan Wiebold Ford of Nampa, Idaho for
$74,184.00.  One of the cars will be purchased from the Police Campus
budget.  Dan Wiebold's bid falls within the estimated costs to purchase
these 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors.  The total includes
delivery of the three cars to the City of Moscow.  Reviewed by the
Administrative Committee on November 28, 2005.
 
ACTION:  Approve the purchase of three (3) Ford Crown Victorias through
Dan Weibold Ford.
 


D.     Camden Court Development Agreement - Dean Weyen
JEMCA, L.L.C. (Salisbury) is the owner of property in Southgate Second
Addition to be re-platted and developed as Camden Court subdivision.
Public improvements consisting of a sanitary sewer main and a water main
(with fire hydrant) are required.  A Development Agreement is necessary
to allow filing of the plat and to allow issuance of a building permit
prior to construction of all required public improvements.  The final
plat is also on this agenda.  Reviewed by the Public Works/Finance
Committee on November 28, 2005.
 
         ACTION:  Approve the Development Agreement pending approval of
the final plat.
 
E.      Renewal of Contract with GMCI for GIS Consulting Services - Bill
Belknap
In April of this year, the Council approved a contract with Geographic
Mapping Consultants Inc. (GMCI), a local company based in Moscow, in the
amount of $5,000 (for a total of 100 man hours) to assist the Committee
with the development of the GIS implementation plan and to conduct
preliminary data assessments to support the development of a GIS system.
GMCI has attended the various GIS Committee meetings, advised the
committee on technical issues, examined existing City data and begun the
revision of the City's parcel data records. Funds were budgeted within
Information Systems this fiscal year for continued consultant technical
assistance in GIS development. Staff is requesting to extend the
existing contract with GMCI in the amount of $10,000 to continue to
provide these consulting services. The proposed professional services
agreement would be upon an hourly basis and would not exceed the amount
budgeted for this service of $10,000.00.  Reviewed by the Administrative
Committee on November 28, 2005.
 
ACTION:  Approve the professional services agreement extension between
Geographic Mapping Consultants Inc. and the City of Moscow.
 
2.       Public Hearing - Miller-Thomas Rezone - Andrew Ackerman
The owners/developers (Miller-Thomas, LLC) of two lots within Pope's
Third Addition have requested rezoning of the properties from Moderate
Density Single-Family Residential (R-2) to Medium Density Residential
(R-3).  The lots are currently undeveloped and part of a larger platted
subdivision (Pope's Third c. 1977).  The surrounding land uses are a mix
of single-family residential to the north and high density multi-family
residential and commercial to the east.  Staff's opinion is that the
subject properties are large enough to accommodate duplex type
structures (permitted in the R-3 zone) even given the topographical
constraints of the area.  Additionally, the properties are located in an
area of the subdivision that would lend itself to higher density
developments without significantly impacting future single family
properties. The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public
hearing on this matter on October 12, 2005 and recommended approval of
the rezone. Public Works/Finance Committee recommended the application
be forwarded on to Council for a full public hearing.
 
ACTION:  Approve rezone Ordinance under suspension of the rules
requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read and
published by title only; or reject the Ordinance; or take such other
action deemed appropriate.
 
3.       Public Hearing on Schools in Non-Residential Zones - Joel
Plaskon
On July 5, 2005 the Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission
to consider the appropriateness of the Zoning Code provisions for
schools facilities in non-residential zoning districts and forward a
recommendation on the matter by October 3, 2005.  The Commission's
recommendation was presented to Council on September 19, 2005, at which
time the Council directed the Commission to work with staff to prepare
an ordinance consistent with a combination of recommendations of the P&Z
and staff.  The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a
proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Code relative to use allowances
and parking requirements for various types of schools facilities in
non-residential zoning districts on November 9, 2005.  Such ordinance is
now presented for Council consideration.
 
ACTION:  Approve the Ordinance under suspension of the rules requiring
three complete and separate readings and that it be read and published
by title only; or reject the Ordinance; or take such other action deemed
appropriate.
 
4.       Public Hearing - Southgate #2 Detention Pond Vacation - Les
MacDonald
The current property owner and developer of the Camden Court plat have
requested that ten feet of the Southgate 2nd Addition Stormwater Parcel
2 be vacated.  The attached map displays the requested vacation and
surrounding vicinity.  Franchise and City utilities have been notified
of this proposed right-of-way vacation request.  The Southgate 2nd
Addition and Camden Court design engineer has provided sizing
calculations for the detention facility.  Reviewed by the Public
Works/Finance Committee on November 28, 2005.
 
ACTION:  Approve the vacation Ordinance under suspension of the rules
requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read and
published by title only; or reject the Ordinance; or take such other
action deemed appropriate.
 
5.   Public Hearing - Alturas Park Path ROW Vacation - Les MacDonald    
As part of platting the first Alturas Business Park, a 26 foot wide
public right of way was dedicated for use as a parkway and path along
the north boundary of the plat.  This was originally intended to be the
location of the Paradise Path system.  Subsequently, the City of Moscow
acquired the abandoned railroad right of way for path use and the 26
foot of right of way has not been utilized by the City other than for
landscaping.  Owners of the north properties in the Alturas Business
Park have requested that the right of way be vacated.  In the event the
Council elects to vacate the right of way, it is recommended that all 26
feet are vacated to the property owners adjacent to subject right of
way.  Some utility facilities are located within the existing right of
way.  City Utility and Engineering Departments have provided comments
with regard to City facilities within the vacation area.  In order for
franchise utilities to remain, an easement shall be required.  The
Moscow Parks and Recreation Commission and Paradise Path Task Force both
discussed and recommend denial of the right of way vacation request.
Minutes from both meetings have been provided.  
 
ACTION:  Approve the vacation Ordinance under suspension of the rules
requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read and
published by title only; or reject the Ordinance; or take such other
action deemed appropriate.
 
6.   Camden Court Final Plat - Andrew Ackerman
IdaBuild, LLC is requesting Final Plat approval for Camden Court at
Southgate 2nd Addition located at the southeast intersection of future
White Avenue and Wiltshire Drive. Council conditionally approved the
Preliminary Plat on November 7, 2005. Council applied three (3)
conditions to the preliminary plat as suggested by staff. While the
first condition has been met, the remaining two conditions (Vacation of
a portion of City detention tract and legal documentation) have been
addressed in item 4 above. The Planning and Zoning Commission will
consider the Final Plat on November 30, 2005 and make a recommendation
to be forwarded to Council with the Final Plat on December 5, 2005.
Reviewed by the Public Works/Finance Committee on November 28, 2005.
 
ACTION:  Approve final plat, with or without conditions; or reject final
plat, with justifications; or take such other action deemed appropriate.
 
7.	Palouse River Drive Ball Field Discussion - Dwight Curtis
Through the Parks and Recreation Department, the Fields Planning
Committee previously submitted its concept recommendation for a ball
field plan to be located on West Palouse River Drive. Since that time,
citizen concerns about the project have been raised. A Council Workshop
was held on October 18, 2005 to hear those concerns, both proponent and
opponent.  Overwhelmingly what we heard at the workshop is that the
citizens are willing to go forward and find a workable solution for this
ball field project.  Staff has developed a recommendation and seeks
Council direction on the project.
 
ACTION:  Approve staff recommendations 1, 2 and 3 as presented on the
CCSR 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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