[Vision2020] Moscow Committee Agendas for Monday

Fri Jun 22 16:34:15 PDT 2007

AGENDA

CITY OF MOSCOW

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE 

Monday, June 25, 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 June 11, 2007 - Stephanie Kalasz

2.      Trinity Fest Request for Beer and Wine Garden in Friendship Square - Dwight Curtis

In accordance with Moscow City Code 5-13-4(B), Credenda/Agenda Magazine has requested that the Council pass a Resolution allowing them to have a beer garden catered by Patty's Kitchen and a catered beer and wine garden by Camas Winery in Friendship Square for Credenda/Agenda Magazine Trinity Fest 2007 on Tuesday, August 7 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.  There will be food vendors, live music, a blow-up kid's jungle gym and other activities at the event.  The licensed vendors will sell alcohol to adults with proof of age in one designated, roped off area. Event organizers will provide their own security, which is supported by Police Chief Dan Weaver.  The first beer garden for Trinity Fest was approved by the City Council in 2006 and there were no alcohol related incidents.  The event's sponsors have already obtained a permit to close a portion of Main Street from 3rd Street to 5th Street for the event.

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

3.      Request for Committing to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Protocol / Cool Cities - Mayor Chaney / Kara Whitman 

Through examination of various climate protocols and organizations, we have found many possible actions that the City of Moscow might take in joining in with world wide efforts to decrease Greenhouse Gas emissions.  The gathering of baseline emission data may be necessary before the City of Moscow can determine what kind of target is feasible and what impact it has on global emissions and therefore what kind of commitment the City and the Mayor can legitimately make.  ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) program is a nationally recognized and respected organization that would be very beneficial to the City of Moscow in the gathering and analyzing of baseline data as well as how to proceed. 

ACTION:  Recommend approval of preferred action to full Council or take such other action deemed appropriate.

4.      Health & Environment Commission Proposed Resolution Regarding Sustainable Purchasing Practices (Relative to ESRP Assessment) - Gary J. Riedner / Kara Whitman

On February 22 of 2007, the Health and Environment Commission submitted a Resolution, based on a Resolution that was passed in 2007 by the Bellingham City Council, to Mayor Chaney and City Supervisor Gary Riedner that would commit the City of Moscow to implement an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program. This draft has since been modified and fine tuned to include sustainable considerations in addition to the environmental considerations previously mentioned in the first draft; which includes such areas as buying local and working with suppliers to encourage sustainable product availability. Ideally, a resolution will be passed with a purchasing policy that can be easily changed as new products and information become available.  At this point, the exact budgetary implications are not known, but we are looking into different options.

ACTION:  Review and provide staff direction.

5.      Boarding House Report - Linda Pall/Randy Fife

The Boarding House Committee, chaired by former City Council member Bob Stout, met for several months to evaluate current City policies and codes relating to the regulation of boarding houses. Included in the attachments are the minutes from the Boarding House Committee meetings, as well as a final letter from the chair. Also included is a memorandum from Linda Pall and draft amendment language relating to the definition of "family" utilized in Moscow's Zoning Code.

ACTION:  Provide direction.

6.      Proposed Inter-local Agreement for Airport - Gary J. Riedner

The attached draft interlocal agreement has been drafted by Pullman City Attorney Laura McAloon. The current interlocal agreement was executed in 1971 and 1972. That agreement expires automatically when the final bond payments are made for the Pullman-Moscow Airport terminal expansion and area improvements.  The attached draft agreement includes changes made over the past 20 years, including the expansion of the Board to nine members and revised operational contributions.  This draft agreement has been discussed by the Airport Board and is being presented to governing boards of the Airport Board for input and feedback.  Mayor Chaney and staff are available for questions.

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

Reports

Salvaging at Landfill Update - Gary J. Riedner

Background Checks - Greg Morrison

Impact Fee Discussion - Gary J. Riedner

Future Agenda Items

Employee Survey

PUD Code - Bill Belknap

Subdivision Code - Bill Belknap

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

Sidewalk Café Ordinance - Randy Fife

Transportation Commission Review of Subdivisions and PUDs - Aaron Ament

Proposed Amendment Regarding Parkland Dedication - Bill Belknap

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 25, 2007                                                                                   4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

206 East 3rd Street, 2nd Floor 

1.      Approval of Minutes June 11, 2007 - Stephanie Kalasz

2.      PBAC Funding Request for FY2008  - Tom Scallorn / Steve Robischon

As requested, the issue of PBAC funding has been brought back to Committee with Steve Robischon to make a presentation addressing the need for the increased level of funding.  The Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee is requesting an increase in funding from the four major pumpers (Moscow, Pullman, University of Idaho and Washington State University) from a total of $28,000 per year to $40,000.  The current funding level is divided $8,000 for Committee administration and $20,000 for aquifer research.  The increased level of funding would be $20,000 for Committee administration (to include ongoing water level monitoring in the basin) and $20,000 for research.  The smaller pumpers and counties also are being asked to increase their level of support at the same percent of increase. The primary reason for the increase in administrative funding is to continue support of the existing Executive Manager position.  Funding for this position is currently available for one more year.  There are two supporting documents attached.   The first document is a Resolution to be passed by PBAC that sets the level of funding and assigns voting rights of members which are determined by the level of funding support provided by each member entity.  The attached documents indicate that only those entities that support the requested level of funding would have full voting member representation at PBAC.  The second document is an Addendum to the "Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee Interagency Agreement".  The Addendum will need to be considered, approved by Council and signed by the Mayor for the funding increase to become effective. 

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

3.      Letter of Intent for Idaho Transportation Enhancement Grant Program - Alisa Stone

Letters of Intent, due June 29, 2007, are being requested by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) under the Transportation Enhancement (TE) Program.  The program focuses on activities in three categories:  pedestrian and bicycle, scenic and environmental, and historic enhancements which have a direct relationship to the local non-motorized intermodal surface transportation systems and center on improving the transportation experience in and through local communities.  The program match rate is 7.34% which can be cash or in-kind labor, material and services.  To be eligible for funding, a TE project must fit into one or more of the 12 eligible categories and relate to surface transportation as well as primarily benefiting public interest.  The project recommended by the Administration, Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments qualifies in 5 of the 12 eligible activity categories (see attached TE Activities list) Nos. 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8.   The estimated project cost is $185,000.  The required match would be approximately $13,600.  The program funding timeline is attached; the actual project funding is not available until 2011.

ACTION:  Give staff direction to apply for TE program funding or take such other action deemed appropriate.

4.      Greensides Hill Final Plat - Andrew Ackerman 

On January 10th, 2007, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development on approx. 8.2 acres on the west side of N. Polk Extension. Council then approved of the Preliminary Plat on March 5, 2007 with nine (9) conditions. Staff has reviewed the plat for general conformance with the conditions imposed on the Preliminary Plat and recommends that it be an item on the June 27th Planning and Zoning Commission agenda and forwarded to City Council so they have an opportunity to review and approve of it at the July 2nd meeting. Minor revisions are still needed to the final plat prior to Council approval. Additionally, Engineering has prepared a development agreement related to this plat which is scheduled to go to Council on July 2nd.  A second development agreement dealing with private parkland and perpetual street and stormwater maintenance will come before Council at a later date.

ACTION:  Recommend approval of the final plat; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

5.      Greensides Hill Development Agreement - Dean Weyen

Greensides, Inc. (Mike and Linda Hoffmann) is the developer of the Greensides Hills Subdivision (PUD) on North Polk.  Public improvements are 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.   

ACTION:  Recommend approval of the development agreement contingent on approval of the final plat and PUD or take such other action deemed appropriate.

6.      Railroad Crossing Agreement for Monitoring Station at Wastewater Treatment Plant - Dean Weyen

The Environmental Protection Agency is requiring better flow data for Paradise Creek near the Wastewater Treatment Plant.  A new flow monitoring station is being proposed just upstream of the plant's existing access road bridge.  Communication and power conduits must be bored under the existing active railroad tracks.  The railroad company is allowing the crossing as set forth in the license agreement attached.

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

7.      Fountain / City Property Agreement - Dean Weyen 

The Fountain family owns property immediately adjacent to the Idaho Transportation Department property on which the City is proposing to construct the new south sanitary sewer lift station.  The site is located on the north side of the South Fork of the Palouse River just south of the Chinese Village restaurant.  An easement from the Fountains is necessary to allow the construction of the new lift station to occur.    Permanent property rights to the Fountain parcel for long term access to the new lift station site are being negotiated but not yet finalized.   An interim agreement between the City and the Fountains is being proposed to allow the City to proceed with the construction of the project this summer while giving additional time for the two parties to agree to the terms of permanent property rights.  Construction cannot occur without the easement from the Fountains. 

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

8.      'D' Street Public Hearing Waiver Request  - Dave Klatt

Staff held two public informational meetings on the proposed reconstruction of "D" Street. The meetings were well advertised and held at convenient times and locations. The first meeting had twenty-five participants and the second had sixteen people attending. Comments were received from thirteen people at the first meeting and four from the second meeting. These informational meetings allow the public an opportunity to ask questions and give opinions in a one-on-one environment rather than getting up in front of a large group. One step in developing a federal-aid project is holding a formal public hearing to gather public comments and concerns regarding a project. Local agencies have the option of requesting a waiver of this requirement if they feel little would be gained and/or the project is non-controversial.

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

9.      Green Acres Parkland and Public Infrastructure Maintenance Agreement - Andrew Ackerman

As part of the final PUD and Plat approval, Council placed a condition that a development agreement be drafted to insure that the private park lands as well as streets, and storm water infrastructure approved as part of the development are maintained in perpetuity. Legal, Engineering, and Community Development have prepared the attached Agreement in order to address these issues. Upon acceptance by the Public Works/Finance Committee, staff will schedule the Agreement to go to Council on July 2, 2007.

ACTION:  Recommend approval of the Agreement; recommend denial of the Agreement; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

10.  Green Acres Monumentation Agreement - Dean Weyen

Green Acres Development, LLC (Rick Beebe and Larry Germer) is owner of the recently approved Green Acres Addition (PUD).  The interior property corners will not be set until earthwork has been completed and after the filing of the plat.  An agreement obligating the establishment of these interior corners is necessary as per State Code.  Both the final plat and the Development Agreement were previously approved by Council.

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

Reports

Impact Fee Discussion - Gary J. Riedner

Future Agenda Items

Update on Water Conservation Efforts - Les MacDonald (July 23 or Aug. 13)

Update on State Highway 8 Sidewalk Funding - Les MacDonald (July 9)

Sidewalk Snow Removal - Les MacDonald (July 9)

Indian Hills 6th Preliminary Plat and Rezone - Andrew Ackerman (July 9)

City Responses to DEQ Sanitary Surveys Report - Tom Scallorn (July 9)

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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