[Vision2020] Moscow City Council Monday Agendas

Thu Feb 21 17:41:19 PST 2008

AGENDA

CITY OF MOSCOW

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE 

Monday, February 25, 2008
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

206 East 3rd Street, Second Floor

1.      Approval of Minutes February 11, 2008 - Stephanie Kalasz

2.      Heart of the Arts 1912 Building Quarterly Report - Jenny
Sheneman

Heart of the Arts, Inc. (HAI) took over operations/management
responsibilities of the 1912 Center on May 1, 2007.  Staff and HAI
officials meet regularly to discuss issues, finances, and status.  HAI
will report to the City Council quarterly on the progress of the
operation and renovation efforts.  This particular report covers since
December 2007.

ACTION:  Accept report.

3.      Discussion Regarding Employee Health Insurance Benefits - Gary
J. Riedner/Randy Fife

On February 12, 2008, the City received a copy of a letter written by
Deputy Attorney General Mitch Toryanski related to the decision made by
the City of Moscow on December 17, 2007 to allow City employees to
participate in a Regence Blue Shield of Idaho Health Insurance Benefits
Program (Resolution 2007-31).  In the Deputy Attorney General's opinion,
the Program is likely to be determined unconstitutional by a court
because it is violative of the amendment to the Idaho State Constitution
declaring marriage between a man and a woman to be the only domestic
legal union valid or recognized in the State of Idaho.

ACTION:  Review materials and direct staff as deemed appropriate.

Reports

Draft Letter to Senator Schroeder Regarding Basin Adjudication - Mayor
Chaney

Future Agenda Items

Policy & Procedure for Closing of Main Street

Farmers' Market Task Force Report - Kathleen Burns (3/24)

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.

AGENDA

CITY OF MOSCOW

PUBLIC WORKS/FINANCE COMMITTEE

Monday, February 25, 2008
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

206 East 3rd Street, 2nd Floor 

1.      Approval of Minutes February 11, 2008 - Stephanie Kalasz

2.      Yard Waste Drop Off Repairs - Gary J. Riedner/Don Palmer

The condition of the yard waste drop off area located at Moscow
Recycling is failing.  A review of the area to determine the extent of
the damage has been completed by City Engineers, led by Dean Weyen in
conjunction with Hodge & Associates.  Attached is a detailed outline of
their findings.  In short, there are three items that need to be
addressed: repair of the existing retaining wall adjacent to the yard
waste disposal area, remove asphalt under yard waste containers and
replace with concrete, and remove asphalt along the front of the main
recycling collection drop off area and replace with concrete.  This
report on the findings of the above mentioned review has resulted in a
design concept for making the required repairs which is also attached.
Cost is estimated at a total of $118,850 for completion of the repairs.

ACTION:  Review information and provide direction or take such other
action as deemed appropriate.

Reports

Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase IV - Les MacDonald

Joseph Street Bridge - Les MacDonald

Local Option Tax for Public Transit/Transportation Letter of Support -
Mayor Chaney

Future Agenda Items

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

UI Street Maintenance Agreement - Les MacDonald

Karl Johnson/FAHC Recommendations to Fund Affordable Housing 

Ball Field Site and Consideration of Road - Dwight Curtis

Stormwater Phase II Status - Les MacDonald

Columbia Retail Group Lot Line Adjustment - 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 or TDD 883-7019, as
soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

AGENDA

MOSCOW CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING

Monday, February 25, 2008
5:30 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers

 206 East Third Street, Second Floor

1.       Gem Community Grant Resolution - Incubator Improvements - Alisa
Stone

On February 4, 2008, the City Council approved (in conjunction with the
Latah Economic Development Council) an application for an Idaho Gem
Community Grant to provide funding for improvements for two of the units
in the University of Idaho Business Technology Incubator.  One of the
units has an existing wet lab which needs improvements and another
available unit needs a new wet lab constructed.   The existing lab is
occupied by Invertebrate Ecology, Inc. (IE) and another company named
GoNano has also requested wet lab space in the Incubator.  The
improvements for the wet labs will consist of bench space, sinks,
exhaust fans, eyewash station, storage areas, and flooring.  The
upgrades will also include additional lighting, power outlets, and
ventilation.  Total project costs were previously estimated at $40,000
for improvements to both units; however, the total project costs have
increased to $59,270 due to required engineering, bench space and
storage, and a contingency.  The amount being requested in the grant
application is $50,000.  The IGG requires a 20% match which can be cash
or in-kind contributions and a value of up to 5% of the IGG award may be
counted as "in-kind" for grant administration which will be $2,500. The
Grants Coordinator is certified by the Idaho Department of Commerce to
administer an IGG and will provide those services on behalf of the City.
The University of Idaho has committed to providing $9,000 of matching
funds and the LEDC will contribute $270 to the total project costs.

ACTION:  Approve Resolution 2008-06 for Gem Community Grant and the
increased project costs or take such other action deemed appropriate.

AGENDA

MOSCOW CITY COUNCIL

GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP

Monday, February 25, 2008
5:30 p.m.

3RD Floor City Hall - 206 E. Third Street

1.      Introduction and Welcome - Bill Lambert, Council President

2.      Discussion and Prioritization of Goals

3.      Review of Budget Process - Gary J. Riedner

4.      Conclusion

Stephanie Kalasz

Moscow City Clerk

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