[Vision2020] Moscow City Council Monday Agenda

Thu Jun 2 17:30:50 PDT 2005

AGENDA
MOSCOW CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

Monday, June 6, 2005                                                                                                             7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
 206 East Third Street, Second Floor
The Moscow Mayor and City Council 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 May 16, 2005 - Stephanie Kalasz

B.                 Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Services - Don Strong
Mutual Aid Agreement for control of fires, fire protection, emergency medical service, hazardous materials control and/or other major emergency support between the City of Moscow, City of Lewiston, Moscow Rural Fire District, City of Pullman, City of Clarkston, Asotin County Fire District No. 1, City of Asotin, Potlatch Corporation (Lewiston).  Reviewed by the Administrative Committee on May 23, 2005.
ACTION:  Approve agreement. 

C.                 Fairview Estates Development Agreement - Dean Weyen
Good Samaritan is developing a congregate housing complex to be known as Fairview Village Estates.  The project includes the construction of numerous public improvements.  A Development Agreement is necessary to allow filing of the plat and also to allow issuance of a building permit prior to the construction of all required public improvements.  

ACTION:  Approve the Development Agreement.

2.                Public Hearing UI Annexation & Comp Plan Amendment - Joel Plaskon
The University of Idaho has requested annexation of 43 acres of their property on the northwest edge of the city. The property is bounded by Farm Road to the east, Palouse Mall to the south,  both commercial/office uses on West "A" and the Montgomery farmland to the west, and the UI farm dairy farm operations to the north. The application also requests amending the Comprehensive Plan Map for the entire 66 acres of the subject property, including 23 acres within the city limits. The existing land use designations are a combination of High Density Residential (HR) and Agriculture (A). The request is to change the designations to Extensive Commercial (EC).  The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of both requests.  

            ACTION:  1) Approve Annexation Ordinance under suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read by title only; or reject Ordinance; or take such other action deemed appropriate.  2) Approve Comp Plan amendment; or reject Comp Plan amendment; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

3.         Public Hearing Thompson Annexation & Comp Plan Amendment - Joel Plaskon
The Thompson family has requested annexation of 90 acres of their property on the southeast edge of the city. The property is bound by SR 8 to the north, S. Palouse River Dr. to the south, and S. Mountain View Road to the west. The application also requests amending the Comprehensive Plan Map for 78 acres of the subject property, including 3.8 acres on the west side of S. Mountain View within the city limits. The existing land use designation is Low Density Residential (LR) and the request is to change to Extensive Commercial (EC).  The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of both requests.  

ACTION:  1) Approve Annexation Ordinance under suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read by title only; or reject Ordinance; or take such other action deemed appropriate.  2) Approve Comp Plan amendment; or reject Comp Plan amendment; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

4.         Rendezvous in the Park Request for Permission for Beer Garden in the Park - Dwight Curtis
Rendezvous in the Park would like to obtain a Resolution from the Council in order to make beer and wine available at this year's concerts in East City Park.  These alcoholic beverages would be made available to patrons of the event in an enclosed, controlled setting and would be served by licensed businesses enlisted to cater the event.  Reviewed by the Administrative Committee on May 9, 2005.

            ACTION:  Consider request and approve attached draft Resolution or take such other action deemed appropriate.

5.         Fairview Estates Final Plat - Andrew Ackerman
Good Samaritan Society has applied for final plat approval in order complete plans to build congregate and duplex living facilities for seniors at the end of Fairview Drive (Fairview Estates). According to Moscow City Code, the City Council holds decision-making authority over the subdivision plat element of the application. The preliminary plat was considered by City Council on February 3, 2004 and was approved with conditions. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final plat on May 4, 2005 based on conformance of the final plat with the preliminary plat and improvements made to the plat that provide access to the Hyden and Kenworthy property to the east, as recommended by Council. Staff also recommends that three conditions be met prior to the final plat approval.  Reviewed by the Public Works/Finance Committee on May 23, 2005.

            ACTION:  Approve Final Plat, with or without conditions; reject Final Plat; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

6.         Proposed Resolution Regarding Destruction of Certain "Temporary" and "Semi-Permanent" Public Records - Randy Fife
The proposed Resolution categorizes certain Moscow records as "temporary" or "semi-permanent" pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-907.  The City Clerk and City Attorney are of the opinion that such records should not be classified as "permanent" or historical records pursuant to the current Idaho Code.  The proposed Resolution allows for the destruction of the listed items pursuant to current Idaho Code and in harmony with House Bill 48.  The reason for the proposed Resolution is to allow various departments to dispose of records to preserve space and to control their day-to-day operations in an efficient manner.  Reviewed by the Administrative Committee on May 23, 2005.

ACTION:  Approve the Resolution 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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