[Vision2020] Moscow City Council Committee Agendas for Monday

Fri Aug 10 15:12:32 PDT 2007

AGENDA

CITY OF MOSCOW

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE 

Monday, July 23, 2007
3:00-4:30 p.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

206 East 3rd Street, Second Floor

1.      A. Public Comment and Chair's Response Period (limit 10 minutes)
- For members of the Public to speak to the Committee regarding matters
NOT on the Agenda and not currently pending before the Council, Planning
and Zoning Commission or Board of Adjustment, please state your name and
address for the record and limit remarks to three minutes.  

B. Approval of Minutes July 9, 2007 - Stephanie Kalasz

2.      Sustainable Purchasing Resolution and Policy Update - Kara
Whitman

On June 25th Kara Whitman, Scott Fedale, and Gary Riedner presented a
Resolution to establish a more Sustainable and Environmentally
Preferable Purchasing Program within all city operations.  It was
recommended to do further research and then report back.

ACTION:  Discuss Resolution and purchasing policy and direct staff as
deemed appropriate.

3.      Draft Resolution - FTA Vendor Application and Appointment of
Information and Web Based Users - Alisa Stone

The City of Moscow has been awarded an appropriation of funding by FTA
from the FY2007 Section 5309 Bus & Bus Facilities Program Funds.  In
order to access the funding, there are several requirements which
include a Resolution and other documentation.  Refer to the packet for
more information.

ACTION:  Recommend approval of the Resolution and other necessary
documentation or take such other action deemed appropriate.

4.      Draft Resolution - Historic Preservation Commission
Reimbursement Grant - Alisa Stone

The Moscow Historic Preservation Commission was contacted by Ann Swanson
of the Idaho State Historical Society with notification that $1,000 of
grant funds is available to the City for reimbursement of expenses for
the two Commission members who attended the Commission Assistance and
Mentoring Program (CAMP) in Boise on June 1& 2, 2007.  In order to
receive the funds, the Mayor is required to sign a "Memorandum of
Agreement with Assurances" and a Resolution outlining the
responsibilities of the grantee under the funding requirements.

ACTION:  Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with
Assurances and the Resolution or take such other action deemed
appropriate.

5.      Draft Resolution - Preserve America Application - Alisa Stone

The Grants Coordinator and the Moscow Historic Preservation Commission
are seeking approval to submit an application to obtain the Preserve
American Community designation for the City of Moscow.  This designation
recognizes communities that:  protect and celebrate their heritage; use
their historic assets for economic development and community
revitalization; and encourage people to experience and appreciate local
historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs.  The
designation application requires approval of the attached Resolution.

ACTION:  Recommend approval of the Resolution or take such other action
deemed appropriate.

Reports

None.

Future Agenda Items

PUD Code - Bill Belknap

Subdivision Code - Bill Belknap

Neighborhood Associations - Gary J. Riedner (Oct. 8)

Expanding Volunteer Commissions

Employee Benefits for Domestic Partners

Update/Report on Establishing Salvaging Task Force

Ice Rink (8/13)

Third Street Pedestrian Bridge (8/13)

Employee Survey Results

Citizen Survey

Sidewalk Along Mountain View - Les MacDonald

Surplus Items for Auction (8/13)

Sister Cities - (8/13)

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, August 13, 2007
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

206 East 3rd Street, 2nd Floor 

1.      Approval of Minutes July 23, 2007 - Stephanie Kalasz

2.      Disbursement Report - Don Palmer

3.      City Responses to Dept. of Environmental Quality Sanitary
Surveys Report - Tom Scallorn 

The Department of Environmental Quality has implemented a revised
Sanitary Survey Report format that is much more detailed than previous
surveys. The revised format is an effort to standardize these surveys
through out the state. The attached report is the first time Moscow has
been surveyed using the new format and the frequency of survey will be
three to five years. Sanitary Surveys are conducted to review the Water
System for compliance with the current Idaho Drinking Water Rules. 

ACTION:  Receive report.

4.      Blevins Lot Consolidation - Andrew Ackerman

Barry and Denise Blevins own three adjacent properties at 812 N. Almon
St. and wish to adjust the lot lines such that all interior lot lines
are eliminated, taking in an existing home and garage that currently
span lot lines (i.e. non-conforming structures).  The adjustment would
remedy the non-conformity issue. The property is located in the
Multi-Family Residential (R-4) Zoning District that has a minimum lot
size of 5,000 sq. ft.  The new lot would exceed the minimum lot size and
all existing structures would meet minimum setbacks of the R-4 District.
Engineering Division reviewed the application and recommends that the
applicant dedicate a five (5') ft. wide public utility easement along
the frontage of N. Almon St. to accommodate future Right-of-Way
expansion.

ACTION:  Recommend approval of the lot consolidation or take such other
action deemed appropriate.

5.      Stormwater Phase II Comments - Les MacDonald

As previously reported at the Public Works/Finance Committee meeting on
July 23rd, the City has received notice from the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 that both the City of Moscow and the
University of Idaho are being considered for listing as Phase II
entities under the NPDES program. Staff has been researching the
potential implications of such a listing and the discussion during this
session is to inform the Committee about the findings to date.  The City
has the opportunity to provide comments, questions, or information to
EPA until September 15, 2007 regarding this potential listing.  EPA will
then assess the information received and, ultimately, make a
determination about whether the City should be included in the program.
As the letter from EPA indicates they are lacking current information
regarding the activities of the City of Moscow related to storm water
since the late 1990's.  Staff is preparing a compilation of data to send
to EPA to bring their knowledge up to date.  Such information is likely
to provide some influence upon the decision making process.

ACTION:  Accept report on status of the potential Phase II NPDES program
listing.

6.      Creaco - Development Agreement - Les MacDonald

Creaco Investments, LLC (Clint Townsend) is developing a mall at 457
West Palouse River Drive.   A developer owned and maintained two-inch
diameter water service line is being proposed to supply the
approximately eleven water meters required for each of the individually
occupied and owned spaces.   The City standard policy is for the City to
own and maintain the water line from the main to the meter but in this
instance where a longer than usual service line is required it is in the
best interest of the City to require the developer to own and maintain
the service line.    The City will own and maintain each individual
water meter.

ACTION:  Recommend approval of the agreement or take such other action
deemed appropriate.

7.      Safe Routes to School State and Local Agreement  - Les MacDonald

The City of Moscow (in partnership with the U of I) has received a
$113,750 grant from the Idaho Transportation Department under the Safe
Routes to School program.  $13,750 of this amount is to fund U of I
educational/encouragement non-infrastructure type activity and $100,000
is to fund City infrastructure improvements consisting of the
construction of sidewalk improvements in school zone areas.   A State /
Local Agreement and a resolution are necessary to obtain federal-aid
participation.

ACTION:  Recommend approval of the agreement and Resolution or take such
other action deemed appropriate.

8.      Taylor Engineering Supplemental Agreement - Dean Weyen

Taylor Engineering of Pullman has designed the Joseph Street Bridge and
final design plans and specifications are officially approved.  There
were three additional design drawings required in excess of what was
originally set forth in Taylor's $81,000 contract with the City.  The
attached supplemental agreement modifies the original design services
agreement to include this additional work and the associated additional
$7,300.00 engineering fee.   If approved by the City, the agreement will
be submitted to the Idaho Transportation Department for their review.

ACTION:  Recommend approval of the agreement or take such other action
deemed appropriate.

Reports

WRIA 34 Draft Plan Comment Period - Les MacDonald

Future Agenda Items

Update on Water Conservation Efforts and Pending Review of Water Rate
Structure - Les MacDonald 

Installation of Purple Pipe with New Construction, Street Projects, etc.
- Les MacDonald

Third Street Pedestrian Bridge - Les MacDonald (8/27)

SE Moscow Sewer District - Les MacDonald/Randy Fife (8/27)

UI Parking Memorandum of Understanding with the City - Les MacDonald

SH 8 Veatch to White Place State/Local Agreement - Les MacDonald

Sidewalk Along Mountain View - Les MacDonald

Joseph Street Bridge State / Local Agreement and Resolution - Dean Weyen

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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