[Vision2020] Moscow City Council Monday Agenda
Stephanie Kalasz
skalasz at ci.moscow.id.us
Thu Jan 17 18:50:37 PST 2008
AGENDA
MOSCOW CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, January 22, 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 3. 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. 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 January 7, 2008 - Stephanie Kalasz
B. Disbursement Report for December 2007 - Don Palmer
The Public Works Finance Committee reviewed the accounts payable for
December 2007 and recommend approval of the following:
General
565,780.64
Street
95,583.63
Parks & Rec
89,509.25
1912 Center
7,972.51
Arts
8,589.08
Water Fund
133,043.45
Sewer Fund
120,131.10
Sanitation
272,305.13
Fleet Mgmt Fund
65,787.74
Information Systems
10,500.54
Water Capital
9,218.00
Sewer Capital Projects
Capital Projects
13,070.67
LID Construction
Hamilton P&R
67,429.94
TOTAL
1,458,921.68
C. Palouse River Drive Right-of-Way Dedication - Dean Weyen
Palouse Country Sports is remodeling and moving in to what was the
Waterman's Floor Covering building on the south side of Palouse River
Drive. Arlin Widman, owner, is proposing, at request of City staff, to
dedicate fifteen more feet of right of way along Palouse River Drive.
The total dedicated width for the southerly side of the street will then
be forty feet as required by City standard. Reviewed by the Public
Works/Finance Committee on January 14, 2008.
ACTION: Approve right-of-way dedication.
D. ITD Rideshare Grant Contract/PCEI Subcontract - Alisa Stone
The Rideshare program promotes low cost transportation options and
encourages the expanded use of carpools, vanpools, walking, biking, park
and ride lots, and public transportation to reduce traffic congestion
and protect the environment. PCEI has been a sub-grantee of this
funding since 2002 when they applied with the City of Lewiston for
funding to market and manage a VanPool program providing service routes
in Nez Perce and Latah counties serving Lewiston, Moscow, and Lapwai.
The City and PCEI also jointly applied and were awarded grants in 2004
and 2005. In July of 2007, the City of Moscow and PCEI requested
funding to help commuters coordinate their modes of transportation with
on-line resources available by PCEI for developing carpool matches
within the region. A $12,300 award was received to purchase a laptop
computer and software, funding to make modifications to the website, and
to provide training to local community resources to market the program.
PCEI will be contributing in-kind match of $8,100 in support of the
program. In order to accept the funding, the City of Moscow is required
to authorize the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Agreement for Federal
Aid A009 (020) with the Idaho Transportation Department, a corresponding
Resolution, and a contract with PCEI to administer the Project.
Reviewed by the Public Works/Finance Committee on January 14, 2008.
ACTION: Approve the Cooperative Agreement A009 (020), Resolution
2008-01, and contract with PCEI.
E. Transportation Enhancement Grant Final Application - Alisa Stone
A Letter of Intent was submitted on June 29, 2007, to the Idaho
Transportation Department (ITD) under the Transportation Enhancement
(TE) Program to apply for funding enhancement for Paradise Path. 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 an through local communities. This project will be
submitted under the pedestrian and bicycle category but has enhancement
features that also fall within the other program categories. The
program match rate is 7.34% which can be cash or in-kind labor,
material, and services. The estimated project cost is $198,000 to
include the required match of $14,550. The project funding will be
accessible in 2011 and will be listed in the State Transportation
Improvement Plan (STIP). The final application requires a Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to sign a "Project Cost Summary with Sponsor
Certification" supporting the matching funds, maintenance requirements
of the project, and acknowledgement that this is not a grant application
but a request for reimbursement through the federal aid system, and that
all federal rules for contracting, auditing, and payment will apply to
the project. Reviewed by the Public Works/Finance Committee on January
14, 2008.
ACTION: Approve submittal of final application and approve Resolution
2008-02.
2. Mayor's Appointments - Mayor Chaney
3. 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.
4. LSI Biosolids Proposal - Gary J. Riedner
The City of Moscow currently contracts with EKO from Lewiston for the
disposal of biosolids produced at the waste water treatment plant. The
contract with EKO expired in 2007 and EKO has been processing biosolids
in the interim pursuant to contract extensions. The contract extensions
were pursued so the City could explore the potential of disposal of
biosolids locally, providing a more efficient and sustainable program
for biosolids composting and disposal. In 2006, the City contracted
with Brown and Caldwell engineers to produce an evaluation of biosolids
treatment and disposal alternatives. In 2006, Latah Sanitation, Inc.,
engaged in a pilot program to determine whether biosolids could be
composted at the facility east of Moscow, where the transfer station,
inert/demolition landfill and current yard waste composting facilities
are located. The results of that pilot program were reported to City
Council on November 13, 2006. In spring of 2007, the City requested
that LSI respond to a request for develoment of a biosolids disposal
process to be included under the Solid Waste Franchise. LSI has
constructed a facility which is able to provide biosolids disposal
services required by the City. At this time, staff recommends amending
the Solid Waste Franchise agreement with LSI to include a biosolids
composting and disposal program. The contract amendments would be
subject to the same general contractual terms of the current franchise,
including renewal. Reviewed by the Administrative Committee on January
14, 2008.
ACTION: Approve biosolids composting and disposal to be included in
services provided pursuant to the Solid Waste Franchise agreement.
Direct City staff to negotiate a contract amendment and submit such
amendment to City Council for approval or take such other action deemed
appropriate.
5. Proposed Noise Ordinance Amendment -Chief Dan Weaver
This would amend Moscow City Code Title 10, Chapter 11 regarding the
Noise Ordinance Section 11.9(C). The Police Department believes that
the proposed changes will assist them in addressing repeat offenders.
Among proposed changes, officers could use discretion at the time
contact is made with the responsible individual on the best process for
immediate cease all noise in excess of limits delineated by the
Ordinance and the victim will no longer have to be contacted for charges
or sign a citation when the officers are called and observe the
violation. The changes will directly impact dwellings where large
groups of people assemble or known party houses with a history of public
nuisance complaints. Two previous versions of this proposed Ordinance
were considered on first and second reading by the previous Council. At
the December 17, 2007 Council meeting, the item was tabled. Version "A"
amends the current Ordinance by an addition to the "noise" definition,
removal of the requirement of two violations within forty eight (48)
hours prior to ticket issuance, and it allows a peace officer to issue a
citation without waiting for a citizen complaint. Version "C" is
identical to Version "A" except that it restricts the ability of a peace
officer to write a citation without a citizen complaint to the
night-time hours (i.e., 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.) and only where the
police officer confirms that the noise exceeds the decibel limits
contained in the current Ordinance.
ACTION: Approve of Version "A" or Version "C" of the Ordinance on third
reading and that it be read and published by title only; or recommend
rejection of the Ordinance; or take such other action deemed
appropriate.
6. Joint Law Enforcement Facility Consultant Contract - Dan
Weaver/Gary J. Riedner
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.
ACTION: Receive report and provide staff direction on proposal from
Rocky Mountain Corrections.
7. Proposed Letter to Greenacres Regarding Housing Equity
Partnership Fund - Gary J. Riedner
The City has received the attached letter of request from Rick Beebe and
Larry Germer of Green Acres LLC, requesting that the City financially
participate in the Green Acres project to assist in providing affordable
housing within Moscow. Specifically, they request that the City
contribute $100,000 to a proposed Latah County Housing Authority to be
administered by IHFA, and which would be utilized for assistance in a
workforce housing program. The Administrative Committee reviewed this
item on January 14, 2007 and recommended drafting a response as well as
doing further research on the project. Reviewed by the Administrative
Committee on January 14, 2008.
ACTION: Receive report and direct staff as deemed appropriate.
8. Lease Agreement with Magyar Investments, Inc. for 201 N. Main
Street. - Gary J. Riedner
The Water Department wishes to enter into a long-term lease with Magyar
Investments, Inc. so that it can occupy the building adjacent to the
downtown water department building. This was proposed in the FY2008
budget and was approved by the City Council. The initial term of the
Lease is six (6) years at four thousand two hundred eighty six and sixty
six one-hundredths dollars ($4,286.66) per month. The City will
negotiate a right of first refusal or option to purchase contract with
the landlord in the near future. The Water Department plans to utilize
the building for the administration and operations of the Water
Department and sewer collections. Reviewed by the Administrative
Committee on January 14, 2008.
ACTION: Approve the lease or take such other action deemed appropriate.
9. Rural Business Opportunity Grant- Alisa Stone/Bill Belknap
An RBOG grant to promote sustainable economic development in rural
communities by conducting economic development planning was awarded to
the City of Moscow in the amount of $50,000. Staff has worked with
Kendig Keast Collaborative (KKC) to develop the proposed scope of work
for the Economic Development Assessment and Strategic Plan, which under
USDA requirements, may be added to the comprehensive plan consulting
contract.
ACTION: Approve amendment of contract with KKC to include Economic
Development Assessment and Strategic Plan in the amount of $50,000 or
take other such action deemed appropriate.
10. Future Council Meetings - Gary J. Riedner
The second Council meeting in February falls on Presidents Day and will
be rescheduled for Tuesday, February 19th. Additionally, staff would
like to schedule the public hearing on impact fees on that date.
ACTION: Confirm meeting date change and schedule public hearing.
REPORTS:
Administrative Committee
Public Works/Finance Committee
Other Boards & Commissions
Mayor
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2345(1) - to
discuss a legal matter.
Stephanie Kalasz
Moscow City Clerk
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