[Vision2020] Moscow City Council Monday Agenda

Thu Feb 28 17:03:08 PST 2008

AGENDA

MOSCOW CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

Monday, March 3, 2008
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.  Citizens wishing to comment on business which is
not on the agenda will be provided the opportunity to do so as item
number 2.  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.

RENEWING OUR FOCUS - At each meeting one City Council member will
present an example of patriotism, humanitarianism, community spirit, or
other inspirational message then lead the group in the Pledge of
Allegiance.  Contact a Council-member with examples to share at future
meetings.

1.       Consent Agenda:  Any item will be removed from the consent
agenda at the request of any member of the Council and that item will be
considered separately later.  Approval by roll call vote.

A.     Approval of Minutes of February 19 and 25, 2008 - Stephanie
Kalasz

B.     WWTP Phase IV Improvements VE Recommendations Confirmation - Les
MacDonald

The design of the WWTP Phase IV Filter System Improvements project has
proceeded to the 95% stage.  An assessment of the projected construction
costs for the improvements was completed to determine the amount of
funding needed in the Judicial Confirmation process. The estimated cost
rose significantly above that previously projected for the project.  In
response to this situation a value engineering (VE) study was initiated
to consider possible design revisions which could lower the projected
construction cost.  Staff has reviewed the findings and recommendations
of the VE study with the City's design consultant, JUB Engineers.
Staff's recommendation for proceeding with this project is to utilize
option #1 with the exception of the change of the Ductile Iron piping to
Steel piping.  The major cost reduction feature in this option is the
deletion of the Lamella Plate Settler device.  This device is used to
enhance the biosolids removal process from the waste stream generated
from the filters.  The filters can function without this device and the
system will operate as intended.  The appropriate piping and valving
will be left in the project that would allow for the installation of the
Plate Settler at a later date if it is determined that it's inclusion is
necessary to optimize the plant operations.  Reviewed by the Public
Works/Finance Committee on February 25, 2008. 

ACTION:  Approve Staff recommendation.

C.     Heart of the Arts 1912 Center Quarterly Report - Dwight Curtis

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.  Report is submitted by HAI President Kenton Bird and HAI
Executive Director Jenny Sheneman. This report was presented to the
Administrative Committee on February 25th.

ACTION:  Accept report.

2.       Public Comment and Mayor's Response Period (limit 15 minutes)
- For members of the Public to speak to the Council regarding matters
NOT on the Agenda and not currently pending before the Planning and
Zoning Commission or Board of Adjustment, please state your name and
address for the record and limit remarks to three minutes.  Mayor will
respond to comments from previous meeting.  Tonight's meeting will
include responses regarding the Hawkins Settlement Agreement.

3.       Public Hearing - Southgate Real Property Exchange - Dwight
Curtis

The City of Moscow owns a 3.72 acre parcel of undeveloped park land in
the new Southgate Subdivision, with a working name of "Salisbury Park."
The land was obtained through the parkland dedication process. The
parcel is rectangular in shape with some useable and some not so useable
topography.  To make the property more useable for park purposes and
refine the area for the next phase of development the owner/developer
and staff worked together as the plans for the final phase were
developed, to take advantage of more suitable land adjacent to the park
land. Of course this would require revising the boundaries of the park
land and require a real property exchange. This land exchange is
allowable under the Municipal Conveyance of Property in Idaho, Title 50,
Chapter 14, 5B.  The recommended change reduces the size of the park
from 3.72 acres to 3.0 acres. The new boundaries of the park will
maximize useable land opportunities and is more accessible to users. The
owner/developer will grade and hydro-seed the property as part of this
real property exchange.  The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously
support this property exchange.  This item was presented to both the
Administrative and Public Works/Finance Committees on February 11th. 

      ACTION:  After taking public testimony, approve the Salisbury Park
real property exchange as presented or take other action as deemed
necessary.

4.       Public Hearing - Southgate 3rd Preliminary Plat and Rezone
Request - Bill Belknap

JEMCA LLC, is requesting a Rezone and Preliminary Plat for an
approximately eighteen (18) acre parcel generally located south of
Robinson Park Road, east of Notting Hill Drive and north of State
Highway 8, and west of Lundquist Lane into a combination of R-1, R-2 and
R-3 zoning districts with sixty three (63) developable lots.  The
Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on the matter
on January 9th, 2008 and recommended approval of the application with
conditions.  The matter is now before the City Council for the Council's
consideration.

ACTION:  After taking public testimony, approve the Rezone Ordinance
under suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate
readings and that it be read and published by title only; or consider
the Ordinance on first reading; or reject the Ordinance or take such
other action deemed appropriate.  If the Ordinance is approved, approve
the proposed preliminary subdivision plat; deny the preliminary
subdivision plat; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

5.       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.  A report
regarding the Deputy Attorney General's letter was given to City
Council.  The Council directed the matter to be discussed at the
Administrative Committee meeting on February 25, 2008.  The
Administrative Committee took public comment and forwarded the item to
the City Council for discussion.

      ACTION:  Discuss and direct staff as deemed appropriate.

6.       Study by Rocky Mountain Corrections for Joint Law Enforcement
Facility - Dan Weaver

The City and Latah County have been investigating the potential for
collaborating on the location, construction and operation of a joint
facility to serve as the Moscow Police Department and the Latah County
Sheriff's Office and Latah County Jail.  The needs assessment and master
plan was presented to the City Council and Latah County in early 2007.
Since the presentation, the City and the County have identified several
issues relating to the joint facility, including location, method of
financing, size of facility and management.  Rocky Mountain Corrections,
the consultant on the needs assessment, has continued to be involved in
the project, including the assessment of financing options.  RMC has
submitted a proposal for this work, which is currently being considered.
A joint meeting with Latah County was held on February 26th, 2008 to
discuss the project.  Both entities expressed support for having further
assessment completed on the project.  The cost of the report is $15,000
which would be split evenly between the City and the County.  The Latah
Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider this issue as well.

      ACTION:  Approve expenditure of $7500, contingent upon Latah
County doing the same, to Rocky Mountain Corrections to perform a more
detailed assessment of a joint law enforcement facility (per attached
request) or take such other action deemed appropriate.

7.       Adoption of City Council Goals for FY2009 - Gary J. Riedner

On February 25, 2008, the City Council held a workshop for the purpose
of setting FY2009 goals.  The list is now compiled for Council approval.

ACTION:  Adopt goals or take such other action deemed appropriate.

REPORTS:

Administrative Committee

            Public Works/Finance Committee

            Other Boards & Commissions

            Mayor

EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2345(1)

Stephanie Kalasz

Moscow City Clerk

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