[Vision2020] Moscow City Council Monday Agendas

[Stephanie Kalasz]

AGENDA

 

MOSCOW CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP

 

Monday, September 11, 2006                                                             12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

University Inn Centennial Room, 1516 W. Pullman Road, Moscow

In Memoriam of 9/11 - How is Moscow doing since September 11, 2001

 

 

1.      Introduction and Overview - Linda Pall, Council President

 

 

2.      Discussion

 

Luncheon is no-host and those desiring a meal should contact Linda Pall at 882-7255

 

 

AGENDA

CITY OF MOSCOW


PUBLIC WORKS/FINANCE COMMITTEE


Monday, September 11, 2006                                                                                             3:00 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 August 28, 2006 - Stephanie Kalasz

 

B.     Meadow Brook Second Addition Development Agreement - Dean Weyen  

Gary and Kathleen Tribble are developing a subdivision to be known as Meadow Brook Second Addition.  Construction of numerous public improvements is required.  A Development Agreement is necessary to allow filing of the plat and to allow issuance of a building permit prior to the construction of all required public improvements.   The final plat has been approved.

 

ACTION:  Recommend approval of development agreement.

 

C.     Del Jordan Lot Line Adjustment - Andrew Ackerman

JoAnn Lasich, owner of Lot 4, Block 2 of Rolling Hills 7th Addition proposes to grant 2,290 square feet to Del Jordan, an adjacent owner of Lot 13, Block 1 of the Rolling Hills 5th Addition. After the adjustment both lots would meet all the minimum requirements for lot dimensions, size, and street frontage in the Moderate Density Single Family Residential (R-2) Zoning District.

 

ACTION:  Recommend approval of lot line adjustment.

 

2.      Playground Grant - Dwight Curtis

The Moscow Parks and Recreation Commission and staff are requesting approval to enter into a very special essay contest. Several leading playground manufacturers in conjunction with the Center for Boundless Playgrounds are sponsoring a nation-wide essay contest. The winner of the contest will win a Boundless playground valued at approximately $300,000.  Boundless playgrounds are based on the concept of accessibility and usability for any ability. The essay must be submitted by November 30, 2006. Finalists will be notified in January 2007 with the notification of the winner in April 2007. Construction is to be completed no later than December 31, 2007.  The proposed location of the playground would be Ghormley Park - West Park Elementary School. There is ample room, parking, adjacent to an elementary school, close proximity to the University of Idaho for possible inclusion studies, and the existing playground is already scheduled for replacement.

 

ACTION:  Recommend approval for the City to enter into the playground essay contest or take such other action deemed appropriate.

 

3.      Disbursement Report for August 2006 - Don Palmer

 

4.      Growth in Moscow Study Presentation - Joel Plaskon

In 1995, Professors Jon R. Miller and Steven S. Peterson of the University of Idaho authored a study of growth in Moscow entitled "Why is Moscow Growing?"  The study was funded, in part, by the City and was intended to help answer questions about the growth trends of the City.  In the interest of having current information on these matters, the Council authorized expenditure of $6,000 for the study to be updated.  Professors Miller and Peterson have completed their work.

 

ACTION: Accept report and direct staff to arrange for presentation of study to Council.

 

Reports

Paperless Council Packet Pilot Project Report - John Dickinson/Bill Belknap/Stephanie Kalasz

 

 

Future Agenda Items

Water Budget Discussion - Don Palmer / Les MacDonald - November 

 

 

 

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

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE 

Monday, September 11, 2006                                                                                              4:30 p.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

206 East 3rd Street, Second Floor

1.      Approval of Minutes of August 28, 2006 - Stephanie Kalasz  

 

2.      Subdivision Code Amendments - Joel Plaskon

In the summer of 2002, the City received a lot division proposal for infill development in the R-3 Zoning District which generated concerns from neighbors about change to the character of the neighborhood and about the City's lot division requirements and procedures.  Subsequently, the City began providing notice of lot divisions in a manner more consistent with notice for public hearings and began working on amendments to the City Code relative to both lot divisions and subdivisions.  Various drafts of this Code rewrite have been reviewed by the public, the Transportation Commission, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council.  The last draft of the proposal was presented to the Administrative Committee on May 8, 2006, at which time the Committee asked for additional information in the form of a comparison table of the current regulations versus the draft regulations.  Staff is now presenting the most recent version of the draft including the requested comparison table.  Staff would like to advertise the current version or a closely related version of the draft to the local development community and have an informal public input session in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to scheduling the necessary public hearings for formal consideration.

 

ACTION:  Accept report and direct staff as deemed appropriate.

 

4.   Alturas Fiber Optic RCBG Administration RFP Recommendation - Bill Belknap

Staff has been approached by the Latah Economic Development Council (LEDC) regarding the potential for obtaining Rural Community Block Grant (RCBG) funds for the extension of the City's fiber optic network to the Alturas Technology Park.  This concept was presented to both the Administrative and Public Works Finance Committee's on August 28th during which staff was directed to pursue the development of a grant application for this project.  As staff advised the Committee's, circumstances require that such an application must be submitted and postmarked by no later then September 18th, 2006 for consideration in the October award cycle.  One requirement of the RCBG program is to have a certified grant administrator secured for the project.  Staff conducted the small purchase direct solicitation RFP process in accordance with the RCBG program requirements.  Requests for proposals were sent to three certified grant administrators located within our region.  Responses were received from Walter M. Steed and Associates and the Clearwater Economic Development Association.  After the selection of the successful respondent, staff will negotiate the contract terms and bring forward an administration contract for the Council's approval.  The LEDC has secured the services of a grant writer and has committed to cover any expenses incurred for the preparation of the grant application which is anticipated to be approximately $3,500.

      ACTION:  Recommend selection of Walter M. Steed and Associates for the grant administration services and to enter into contract negotiations for such services or take such other action deemed appropriate.

 

5.   Alturas Fiber Optic RCBG Application - Bill Belknap

Staff has been approached by the Latah Economic Development Council (LEDC) regarding the potential for obtaining Rural Community Block Grant (RCBG) funds for the extension of the City's fiber optic network to the Alturas Technology Park.  This concept was presented to both the Administrative and Public Works Finance Committee's on August 28th during which staff was directed to pursue the development of a grant application for this project.  As staff advised the Committees, circumstances require that such an application must be submitted and postmarked by no later then September 18th, 2006 for consideration in the October award cycle.  Staff has conducted a preliminary network design and cost estimate for the proposed project which are attached.  The total cost of construction is estimated at approximately $377,000 with additional funds for contingency, engineering design and construction management, and grant administration which totals $500,000.00.  It is anticipated that there is sufficient in-kind match available from the City's existing fiber network investment and the upcoming ITS project construction and that no direct financial match will be required.  LEDC is currently preparing a draft grant application which will be presented to the Committee at the meeting for their consideration.      

ACTION:  Recommend approval of the proposed grant application in the amount of $500,000 or take such other action deemed appropriate.

 

6.   Proposed Policy for Fiber Use - Bill Belknap

Upon the recent completion of the acquisition of the Avista fiber, the completion of the East-Side Project, the upcoming ITS project construction and the proposed Alturas RCBG project, staff has determined that there are at least 24 strands (more in many locations)  of excess capacity within the fiber network that could be made available for lease.  Staff would like to develop a policy for the utilization of this excess capacity to define allowable uses and to ensure that all parties are treated equally.  Staff has drafted a proposed fiber use policy for the Council's consideration.   The provisions of the fiber use policy are consistent with what is included within the one existing fiber lease agreement with Cactus Computers.  

 

      ACTION:  Review draft fiber use policy and direct Staff as deemed appropriate; or take such other action as deemed appropriate.

 

7.   New Cities Follow-up - Gary J. Riedner

On August 22, the NewCities Foundation and the City of Moscow held the final community meeting to unveil recommendations and strategies relating to the NewCities initiative which began in spring of 2005 and officially kicked off in September 2005. During a series of community interviews and input sessions, the NewCities Foundation identified three major areas of focus for City government and the community. Those areas are:  1. Improve communication between citizens and government; 2. Improve economic development; and 3. Improve the community planning process.  At the August 22 meeting, Steve Austin and Tom Prather of NewCities reviewed draft  recommendations and strategies for meeting these challenges, citing improvement in communication over the past several months, with more improvements to come; the establishment of a Knowledge Corridor initiative for economic development intended to capitalize on the assets of the regional community, including Washington State University and University of Idaho; and proposing a program for the revision of the City of Moscow Comprehensive Plan.  Staff will discuss the status of these strategies and request Committee direction.  Please bring your reports of "Draft Recommendations and Strategies for NewCity Moscow" which was distributed prior to the August 22 meeting. If you need another copy, please contact Laurie Lewis, Administrative Secretary or it can be accessed electronically at the City's website www.ci.moscow.id.us <http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/> . 

 

      ACTION:  Receive information and provide direction to staff.

 

Reports

Paperless Council Packet Pilot Project Report - John Dickinson/Bill Belknap/Stephanie Kalasz

Annexation Policy Review - Gary J. Riedner

 

Future Agenda Items

Salvaging at Landfill Discussion - Gary J. Riedner

Bicycle Advisory Commission Ordinance - Randy Fife

Sister Cities Discussion - Linda Pall

Sidewalk Café Ordinance - Stephanie Kalasz/Randy Fife

 

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, September 11, 2006                                                                                        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 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.  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.

 

1.       Alturas Fiber Optic RCBG Administration RFP Recommendation - Bill Belknap

Staff has been approached by the Latah Economic Development Council (LEDC) regarding the potential for obtaining Rural Community Block Grant (RCBG) funds for the extension of the City's fiber optic network to the Alturas Technology Park.  This concept was presented to both the Administrative and Public Works Finance Committee's on August 28th during which staff was directed to pursue the development of a grant application for this project.  As staff advised the Committee's, circumstances require that such an application must be submitted and postmarked by no later then September 18th, 2006 for consideration in the October award cycle.  One requirement of the RCBG program is to have a certified grant administrator secured for the project.  Staff conducted the small purchase direct solicitation RFP process in accordance with the RCBG program requirements.  Requests for proposals were sent to three certified grant administrators located within our region.  Responses were received from Walter M. Steed and Associates and the Clearwater Economic Development Association.  After the selection of the successful respondent, staff will negotiate the contract terms and bring forward an administration contract for the Council's approval.  The LEDC has secured the services of a grant writer and has committed to cover any expenses incurred for the preparation of the grant application which is anticipated to be approximately $3,500.

 

      ACTION:  Approve selection of Walter M. Steed and Associates for the grant administration services and to enter into contract negotiations for such services.

 

2.       Alturas Fiber Optic RCBG Application - Bill Belknap

Staff has been approached by the Latah Economic Development Council (LEDC) regarding the potential for obtaining Rural Community Block Grant (RCBG) funds for the extension of the City's fiber optic network to the Alturas Technology Park.  This concept was presented to both the Administrative and Public Works Finance Committee's on August 28th during which staff was directed to pursue the development of a grant application for this project.  As staff advised the Committees, circumstances require that such an application must be submitted and postmarked by no later then September 18th, 2006 for consideration in the October award cycle.  Staff has conducted a preliminary network design and cost estimate for the proposed project which are attached.  The total cost of construction is estimated at approximately $377,000 with additional funds for contingency, engineering design and construction management, and grant administration which totals $500,000.00.  It is anticipated that there is sufficient in-kind match available from the City's existing fiber network investment and the upcoming ITS project construction and that no direct financial match will be required.  LEDC is currently preparing a draft grant application which will be presented to the Committee at the meeting for their consideration.      

 

      ACTION:  Approve the proposed grant application in the amount of $500,000 or take such other action deemed appropriate.

 

3.       Proposed Policy for Fiber Use - Bill Belknap

Upon the recent completion of the acquisition of the Avista fiber, the completion of the East-Side Project, the upcoming ITS project construction and the proposed Alturas RCBG project, staff has determined that there are at least 24 strands (more in many locations)  of excess capacity within the fiber network that could be made available for lease.  Staff would like to develop a policy for the utilization of this excess capacity to define allowable uses and to ensure that all parties are treated equally.  Staff has drafted a proposed fiber use policy for the Council's consideration.   The provisions of the fiber use policy are consistent with what is included within the one existing fiber lease agreement with Cactus Computers.  

 

ACTION:  Review draft fiber use policy and approve with or without changes; or take such other action as deemed appropriate.

 

 

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.

 

Stephanie Kalasz

Moscow City Clerk

 

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