[Vision2020] Moscow City Council Agenda for Monday

Wed Jul 30 15:22:34 PDT 2008

AGENDA

MOSCOW CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

Monday, August 4, 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 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 July 21, 2008 - Stephanie Kalasz

B.     Indian Hills 8th Monumentation Agreement - Les MacDonald

The Indian Hills Trading Company, L.L.C. is the owner and developer of the recently approved Indian Hills 8th Addition Subdivision north of Palouse River Drive and east of US-95.  The interior property corners will not be set until after the final plat has been filed, the earthwork has been completed, and the utilities have been installed. In such instances, an agreement obligating the establishment of these interior corners is required by Idaho Code.  The preliminary plat and the Development Agreement for public improvements were previously approved by Council.  Reviewed by the Public Works/Finance Committee on July 28, 2008.

ACTION:  Approve Monumentation Agreement.

C.     Room Naming Proposals for 1912 Center - Dwight Curtis/Jenny Sheneman

In accordance with the City adopted 1912 Center Donor Recognition and Naming Policy (approved by the City Council on July 7, 2008), Hearts of the Arts, Inc, is requesting approval of two proposals.  The proposed art piece and name have been reviewed and recommended for approval by HAI, the 1912 Center Development Committee, and staff.  Reviewed by the Administrative Committee on July 28, 2008.

ACTION:  Approve the two proposals.

D.     Gem Community Grant Contract with U of I for Business Technology Incubator - Alisa Stone

The University of Idaho has requested the City to execute a contract for construction management for the wet lab project at the Business Technology Incubator (BTI).  The contract has been modified and reviewed by the City Attorney.  Reviewed by the Administrative Committee on July 28, 2008.

ACTION:  Approve the Contract.

E.      Resolution Amending Records Retention Provision - Randy Fife

In order to provide the greatest efficiency in the retention of public documents, Staff recommends an amendment to current the Resolution No. 2006-22 in conformance with Idaho Code § 50-901 et. seq.  It is the intent of the amendment to classify items as transitory not in an attempt to subvert or avoid their retention but simply to eliminate unnecessary duplication or retention where such is not required by the Idaho Code Title 50, Chapter 9 or this Resolution.  Reviewed by the Administrative Committee on July 28, 2008.

ACTION:  Approve Resolution 2008-12.

F.      Beer Garden Request for Oktoberfest - Dwight Curtis

In accordance with Moscow City Code 5-13-4(B), Oktoberfest 2008, sponsored by the Moscow Chamber of Commerce, has requested that the Council pass a Resolution allowing them to have a beer garden catered by a licensed vendor in Friendship Square for Oktoberfest 2008 on September 6, 2008, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.  The beer garden will be located near the fountain on the east side of Main Street (part of Friendship Square) while the band will be on the west side of Main Street in Friendship Square.  A portion of Main Street will be blocked off for the event. There will be food vendors, live music, and other activities at the event.  The licensed vendors will sell alcohol to adults with proof of age in one designated, fenced off area. Two Moscow Police officers will be on site during the open beer garden hours and will be paid for by the Chamber of Commerce/Oktoberfest at $36/hr per officer.  Reviewed by the Administrative Committee on July 28, 2008.

ACTION:  Approve Resolution 2008-13.

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.       Public Hearing - Fee Increases of 5% or More/Fee Resolution - Don Palmer

      Staff is presenting the proposed FY 2008-2009 Fee Resolution.  According to Idaho law, a public hearing must be held if individual fee increases exceed 5% of the previous year.  The approved FY 2009 budget is based on the proposed Resolution.  There is a proposal to increase the following utility rate fees: water, sewer and sanitation services.  Other requested fee increases include Community Development, Engineering, Parks and Recreation and Farmers' Market to recapture cost of service delivery.  New fees are proposed in the areas of general business licensing, Parks and Recreation and Farmers' Market to recapture part or all of the cost of new services like alcohol in the park permit fees, sidewalk café permit fees, taxi cab driver registration fees, electricity at the farmers market or new recreation programs.  Pursuant to Council direction on July 21, 2008, a fee has been added for providing water to the Hawkins Stateline Development.  Fee increases are due to the additional costs associated with delivery of services including administration, operations, maintenance, and the ever increasing actual cost of certain commodities like fuel, utilities, chemicals for parks, pools, water and sewer treatment and other petroleum based commodities.  Some or all of the cost of related services have required rate increases to ensure adequate delivery of current services not supported by property taxes.  Certain fees will increase by 5% or more from fees last collected.  Reviewed by the Public Works/Finance Committee on July 28, 2008.

      ACTION:  After listening to public input, approve the proposed Fee Resolution.; or reject the Resolution; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

5.       Public Hearing - Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Appropriations Ordinance - Don Palmer/Gary Riedner

      The budget workshop was held on July 14 and 15, 2008, where the City Council heard the Mayor's proposed budget for fiscal year 2009.  The Mayor submitted a balanced proposed budget in the amount of $55,605,113.  After deliberation, City Council approved the Mayor's proposed budget at the July 15th, 2008 budget workshop, with net changes totaling $54,200. The approved budget is now presented for public hearing and adoption.

      ACTION:  After listening to public testimony, adopt the Appropriation Ordinance under suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read by title only and published by summary; or consider the Ordinance on first reading; or reject the Ordinance; or take such other action deemed appropriate.  Approve the City of Moscow Property Tax Certification or take such other action deemed appropriate.  

6.       The Beach ROW Encroachment - Les MacDonald

The building located at 302 South Main Street, commonly referred to as The Beach, is being remodeled.  As part of the remodel the building's owner, Mr. Barry Tassler, has proposed replacing the existing awning.  As the building foot print generally extends to the right of way line, the new awning would be located within the City owned rights of way for Main Street and Third Street.  In order to permit an encroachment onto City property, a City Council approved encroachment agreement is required.  Mr. Tassler submitted an encroachment agreement application to the City on July 2, 2008.  A copy of the plan for the proposed awning is attached for reference.  This plan was routed to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), the Parks and Recreation Department, and the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department for review.  Input from all three is included in the packet.  Reviewed by the Public Works/Finance Committee on July 28, 2008.

ACTION:  Approve the Right of Way Encroachment request, with or without conditions, reject the Right of Way Encroachment request, or take other action deemed appropriate.

7.       Phase II Stormwater Listing - Les MacDonald

The City of Moscow has recently been notified by the Region X Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office that the city is once again being considered for listing as an entity subject to the Phase II NPDES Stormwater program under the 1972 Clean Water Act.  This agenda item is to discuss the notice of possible listing and the options open to the City.  The attached documents include the briefing information necessary for this discussion.

ACTION:  Discuss the possible options for response to the EPA regarding the notice of anticipated listing under the Phase II NPDES Stormwater Program and direct Staff as 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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