[Vision2020] Moscow City Council Monday Agendas

Stephanie Kalasz skalasz at ci.moscow.id.us
Fri Jun 24 17:06:09 PDT 2005


AGENDA
CITY OF MOSCOW
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE 
Monday, June 27, 2005                                                                                                        3:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
206 East 3rd Street, Second Floor
 
1.   Consent Agenda:  Any item will be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any Committee member and that item will be considered separately later.
 
      A.  Approval of Minutes of June 13, 2005 - Stephanie Kalasz
 
      B.  Receipt of P&Z Recommendation on PRD Ball Fields Annexation & Rezone - Joel D. Plaskon            
The City of Moscow Parks and Recreation Department has applied for annexation and rezoning of approximately 43.64 acres located on the south side of West Palouse River Drive with the intention of eventual development of community ball fields.  Idaho Code requires that the governing body receive the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to publication of the hearing notice of the hearing in front of a governing body regarding such applications.  This Idaho Code requirement exists for the rezone request only, although annexation is part of the request as well.  The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on May 25, 2005 and passed a motion to recommend approval of the rezone application to change the zoning of the subject land from Agriculture/Forestry (AF) Zoning District to Farm, Ranch and Outdoor Recreation (FR) Zoning District.
 
            ACTION:  Receive recommendation.
 
2.   Airport Grants - Robb Parish
The Federal Aviation Administration is funding three airport improvement projects for 2005 - the first phase of a master plan update, the second phase of the general aviation reconstruction and runway safety area improvements.  The grant application and program narrative for each project is detailed in the packet information.  A grant acceptance agreement is necessary for each project.
 
      ACTION:  Recommend approval of the grant agreements or take such other action deemed appropriate.
 
3.   Sojourners' Alliance Presentation - Tony Allison (20 min)
 
4.   Latah County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution - Don Strong
A Resolution of the City Council supporting the Latah County All Hazards Mitigation Plan, which includes the Wildland-Urban Interface Wildfire Mitigation Plan.  This acceptance is required by FEMA as a prerequisite to obtaining hazard mitigation funds in the event of a disaster.
 
      ACTION:  Recommend adoption of the Resolution or take such other action deemed appropriate.
 
5.   Adelphia Assignment of Cable Franchise to Time Warner Cable - Randy Fife
Time Warner NY Cable, LLC (commonly known as Time Warner Cable) has requested approval of the assignment of the City's cable television franchise granted to Pullman TV Cable Company, Inc., (dba Adelphia Communications Corporation) from Adelphia to Time Warner Cable.  Time Warner Cable has filed with the City FCC Form 394 which provides information required by the FCC as well as detailed documentation in support of its request.  The Council is being asked to approve of the transfer, which will result in the continuing provision of cable television services pursuant to the current cable television franchise granted to Adelphia in Ordinance No. 2003-16. 
 
      ACTION:  Recommend approval of the assignment to Time Warner Cable or take such other action deemed appropriate.
 
6.   Discussion of Training for Conduct of Meetings - Gary J. Riedner
      
REPORTS:     
Salvaging at Landfill - Gary J. Riedner
Animal Control Sub-Committee - John Dickinson
 
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, as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.
 
AGENDA
CITY OF MOSCOW

PUBLIC WORKS/FINANCE COMMITTEE

Monday, June 27, 2005                                                                                                       4:30 p.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

206 East 3rd Street, 2nd Floor
 
1.      Consent Agenda:  Any item will be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any Committee member and that item will be considered separately later. 
 
A.           Approval of Minutes of May 23 and June 13, 2005 - Stephanie Kalasz
 
B.           Receipt of P&Z Recommendation on PRD Ball Fields Annexation & Rezone - Joel D. Plaskon
The Moscow Parks and Recreation Department applied for annexation and rezone of approximately 43.64 acres located on the south side of West Palouse River Drive with the intention of development of community ball fields.  Idaho Code requires that the governing body receive the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to publication of the hearing notice.  This requirement exists for the rezone request only, although annexation is part of the request as well.  The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on May 25, 2005 and passed a motion to recommend approval of the rezone application to change the zoning of the subject land from Agriculture/Forestry (AF) Zoning District to Farm, Ranch and Outdoor Recreation (FR) Zoning District.
 
                     ACTION:  Receive recommendation.
 
C.           Alturas Tech Park Phase II Development Agreement - Dean Weyen
Moscow Urban Renewal Agency is developing Alturas Business Park Phase II and many public improvements are required.  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.   The final plat was approved by Council on June 20, 2005.
 
                     ACTION:  Recommend approval of Development Agreement.
 
D.           Southgate 2nd Addition Development Agreement - Dean Weyen
JEMCA, L.L.C. is developing a subdivision called Southgate 2nd Addition. Construction of numerous public improvements is required.  A Development Agreement is necessary to allow filing of the plat and issuance of a building permit prior to the construction of all required public improvements.   The final plat was approved by Council on June 20, 2005.
 
                     ACTION:  Recommend approval of Development Agreement.
 
E.           Rolling Hills 7th Development Agreement - Dean Weyen
Rafik and Mary Sue Itani are developing a subdivision called Rolling Hills Seventh Addition.  Construction of numerous public improvements is required so a Development Agreement is necessary to allow filing of the plat and issuance of a building permit prior to the construction of all required public improvements.   Engineering design plans for Phase I of the public improvements have been submitted and approved.   This is effective only if the Committee recommends approval of the final plat at this meeting.
 
                     ACTION:  Recommend approval of Development Agreement pending recommendation of final plat approval.
 
2.	Rolling Hills 7th Final Plat - Andrew Ackerman
Rafik Itani has applied for final plat approval to complete plans and begin construction of an addition to Rolling Hills.  The preliminary plat was reviewed by City Council and approved with conditions. The final plat has been modified from the preliminary in four areas.  The Planning and Zoning Commission will review and make a recommendation on the final plat Wednesday, June 29, 2005 which will be forwarded to Council for final consideration on July 5th, 2005. Staff recommends final plat approval subject to compliance with the Council conditions as well as three additional conditions.
 
ACTION:  Recommend approval of the final plat; recommend denial of the final plat; or take such other action deemed appropriate.
 
3.	Friendship Square Playground Equipment - Roger Blanchard
At its April 4, 2005 meeting, City Council approved a contract with ArchiteCreation to provide two design alternatives for the new Friendship Square playground equipment. The two proposals incorporated the City's requested modifications and recognized public comments.  Both proposals were displayed at the Farmer's Market for two weekends and at the Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center for three weeks for public vote and comment.    Option A was the preferred option, receiving 173 out of a total of 253 votes.
 
ACTION:  Recommend accepting design Option A and authorize staff to order the playground for installation; or take other such action as deemed appropriate.
 
4.	Consortium Fiber Optic Agreement - Bill Belknap
City staff has been working with Gritman Medical Center, Moscow School District, University of Idaho and State of Idaho in the planning for the construction of a public entity fiber optic network intended to allow the entities to interconnect their facilities.  The City has executed interstate local agreements with the State of Idaho and the University of Idaho's National Institute of Advanced Transportation Technology (NIATT) related to the ITS project.  The City acquired the existing Avista Utilities fiber and the East-side Project is currently under review by Avista Utilties Joint Use Division.  City, Moscow School District and Gritman Medical Center staff have developed the subject Agreement which intends to define rights of use, contributions to construction cost and ongoing joint use, maintenance and repair activities.  
 
ACTION:  Recommend approval of the Consortium Fiber Optic Agreement or take such other action deemed appropriate.
 
      5.   Turbonet Fiber Optic Lease Agreement - Bill Belknap
Earlier this year, the Council received a request from Tony and Monica Ray of Cactus Computer & Internet to lease a portion of the fiber optic network that the City recently acquired from Avista Utilities.  The Public Works Finance Committee directed staff to explore the possibility of accommodating the request.  Upon the recent completion of the acquisition of the Avista fiber, staff has determined that there are at least 24 strands of excess capacity within the Avista fiber that could be made available for lease.  
 
            ACTION:  Recommend approval of the lease Agreement; or take such other action as deemed appropriate.
 
REPORTS:           
Water Summit - Jon Kimberling
Park Recycle Pilot Project - Roger Blanchard/Andy Boyd
 
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, as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.
 
AGENDA
MOSCOW CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, June 27, 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.         Latah County All Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution - Don Strong
A Resolution of the City Council of Moscow supporting the Latah County All Hazards Mitigation Plan, which includes the Wildland-Urban Interface Wildfire Mitigation Plan.  This is required by FEMA as a prerequisite to obtaining hazard mitigation funds in the event of a disaster.
 
            ACTION:  Adopt Resolution or take such other action deemed appropriate.
 
2.         New Saint Andrews Appeal - Joel Plaskon
Following the receipt by the City of a complaint, Community Development Director, Joel D. Plaskon (acting as the City Zoning Administrator), determined that Moscow City Code § 4-3-5 and other parts of the Moscow Zoning Code allowed New St. Andrews College to operate in the Central Business (CB) Zoning District.  The Zoning Administrator's determination was appealed to the Board of Adjustment.  The Board of Adjustment determined that the Zoning Administrator's interpretation of the Zoning Code was incorrect.  Representatives of New St. Andrews College have appealed the Board of Adjustment's determination to the City Council.
 
ACTION:  Sustain or reverse, in whole or in part, the Board of Adjustment's determination or remand the matter to the Board of Adjustment with or without instructions on the matter.  See attached memo from City Attorney regarding the scope of the appeal and conduct of the hearing.
 
 
 
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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