[Vision2020] Moscow City Council Committee Agendas for Monday

Fri Apr 9 09:56:20 PDT 2010

AGENDA

CITY OF MOSCOW

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE 

Monday, April 12, 2010                                                                                                      3:00 p.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

206 East 3rd Street, Second Floor

1.      Approval of Minutes March 22, 2010 - Stephanie Kalasz

2.      Philips Farm Lease and Request for Participation in Maintenance - Gary Riedner/Dwight Curtis

Virgil Phillips Farm Park is a 160-acre park that is presently managed by Latah County Parks and Recreation and is located five miles north of Moscow on Highway 95.  The property was bequeathed to the City of Moscow in 1972 by Virgil Phillips for the benefit and use of the children of Moscow for recreation purposes.  The County took over management of the park in 2000 with a 10-year lease with the option of two 10-year extensions of the lease agreement.  The present lease expires in April 2010.  Because of economic conditions, Latah County is requesting the City share annual maintenance costs in the amount of $5,000.  This is a condition the County requires to renew the management lease of the park.  The City is not prepared to take over management of the park at this time, but could be prepared to fund the management and operations of the park in FY12, should the City need or desire to manage and maintain the park within its own parks and recreation department.  For a detailed look at various aspects of Virgil Phillips Farm Park, please visit the following website:  www.phillipsfarm.org <http://www.phillipsfarm.org/> .

ACTION:  Recommend approval of staff recommendations of 1) extending the lease agreement for two (2) years, which will provide sufficient time for both the City of Moscow and Latah County to assess future management and fiscal options for Virgil Phillips Farm with minimal disruption; and 2) sharing annual maintenance costs for Virgil Phillips Farm Park with Latah County in the amount of $5,000; or take other action as deemed appropriate.

3.      West Palouse River Drive Ball Fields Project - Dwight Curtis

In October 2000, the Mayor Marshall Comstock appointed "Hamilton for Youth Dream Team," presented the City Council a list of recreational priorities of the City's residents. This list of priorities was a result of focus groups, surveys of Moscow children at schools, a survey to the general Moscow population and the wishes of Mr. Bob Hamilton.  Outdoor athletic fields were second on the list.  After years of planning and meetings, the final proposal for the West Palouse River Drive ball fields project is ready for City Council direction for funding and construction.  Concerns voiced by citizens were addressed through the FPC and the final recommendations for the project were accepted by the City Council in 2006.  Issues ranged from light, noise, and traffic to number of fields, irrigation supply and project costs.  Though the layout has changed since its inception, the final project proposal includes: 2 - Babe Ruth baseball Fields, 2 - Cal Ripken baseball fields, 3 - multi-use fields (soccer, football, lacrosse, etc), a passive park and riparian area, pathways and parking lots. The estimated annual maintenance costs are estimated to be $95,000.  The overall project proposal construction cost estimate is $7.7 million dollars. Though all components of the project are important for a variety of reasons, some elements could possibly be delayed to lower the initial cost. The remaining components would be constructed at a later date as funding becomes available.  

ACTION:  Accept staff recommendation or take other action as deemed necessary.

4.      Introduction of the Moscow Youth Sports Cooperative - Dwight Curtis

The Moscow Youth Sports Cooperative is a fledgling, grass-roots group of citizens who are hoping to eventually constitute folks from all of Moscow's sports organizations to ultimately share resources and problem solve in a more cooperative (and effective) fashion.  Their vision is to work together to help Moscow realize all of her fundamental sports needs - both in the short- and long-term - in a fiscally responsible and sustainable way.  Thus far, sports represented in the MYSC soccer (adult and child), hockey (adult and child), figure skating (adult and child), football, baseball, and softball.  They are also working to involve other sports such as swimming, volleyball, basketball, the City of Moscow Parks and Recreation Department, etc.

ACTION:  Accept Moscow Youth Sports Cooperative introduction, or take other action as deemed necessary.

5.      Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center Season Extension Request - Eric Newell

Each year when the regular summer pool season ends with high temperatures, staff receives a few requests to keep the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center (HLAC) open on weekdays until Labor Day.  Traditionally the HLAC closes the Monday that the University of Idaho begins in the fall, and then opens on just weekends until Labor Day.  The Moscow School District typically starts their classes 1½ weeks later.  The timing of the end of season pool closure is based on the inability to reliably maintain the minimum lifeguard/staffing roster.  All of our pool managers and many of our other pool staff are college students and are typically unavailable to work on weekdays during those few weeks. Many families with high school students working at the pool take their vacations at this time as well.  Staying open the additional days would cost roughly $17,900 and revenues for that time would be about $12,005 - requiring an additional subsidy of approximately $5,895.  This year, staff has a commitment by enough returning college student employees to minimally staff the HLAC during the last 1½ weeks, if authorization is given to open the facility on weekdays during this time.  However, this was not planned in the budget and a subsidy of approximately $5,895 is necessary.  Staff is inquiring whether or not the City Council wishes the pool to remain open on these additional weekdays. It is important to note that this change for future seasons would be based on successfully obtaining commitments from seasonal staff to maintain the minimum staffing roster.  The Parks and Recreation Commission is supportive of extending the season each year when possible.

ACTION:  Consider extending HLAC season and direct staff as deemed appropriate.

6.      Acceptance of Wal-Mart Grant for Youth Scholarship Program - Eric Newell

The City of Moscow Parks and Recreation Department Youth Scholarship Program is the City's instrument of assurance that the youth of Moscow have a means to participate in City recreational activities regardless of parent or guardian inability to pay.  The Director will request minimal funding levels through the annual budget process and the two Recreation Supervisors will solicit additional funding via grants and donations.  In July of 2008 Moscow Parks and Recreation applied for a Wal-Mart Foundation Community Grant in the amount of $500.  The funds requested were to supplement the Youth Scholarship Program.  The City received a $1,000 check from Wal-Mart Foundation on April 2, 2010 and is requesting the acceptance of these funds.  These funds are open to use by both resident and non-resident youth for City programs.

ACTION:  Recommend acceptance of a grant from Wal-Mart for the Youth Scholarship Program totaling $1,000 or take such other action deemed appropriate.

Reports

Hamilton Fund Status - Don Palmer

Future Agenda Items

Community Garden Recommendation - Eric Newell (4/26)

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, April 12, 2010                                                                                                               4:30 p.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 

206 East 3rd Street, 2nd Floor 

1.      Approval of Minutes of March 22 and April 7, 2010 - Stephanie Kalasz

2.      Disbursement Report for March 2010 - Don Palmer

3.      Karl Tyler Lot Division and Lot Line Adjustment Request - Mike Ray

Karl Tyler is requesting a combination lot division/lot line adjustment for two adjacent 2.91 acre and 0.46 acre parcels of land currently addressed as 936 and 1006 W Pullman Road in the City of Moscow. The applicant is proposing to establish three parcels of 0.65 acres, 0.91 acres, and 1.82 acres from the original two parcels. The result of the proposed lot division/lot line adjustment will meet all zoning requirements for parcels located in the MB Zone.  In accordance with City of Moscow requirements, property owners within 600 ft of the property have been notified of the proposed division and the site has been posted seven (7) days prior to the meeting date.

ACTION:  Recommend approval of the lot division/lot line adjustment request; or recommend denial; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

4.      Stone Request to Culvert Hogg Creek - Kevin Lilly

Prior to construction of the Northpark Addition Subdivision in 2005, Hog Creek flowed adjacent to the east shoulder of North Polk Street.  During the plat and plan review process, it was deemed beneficial for aesthetic and water quality purposes to continue to allow the creek to flow in an open channel as much as possible, as had been required of the developer of the adjacent Hillside Village Apartments.  In addition, this approach was consistent with the reconstruction and relocation of the open channel though the Lola Clyde City Park located just south of the Apartments.  During the review of the Northpark Subdivision plans, the developers, Robert and Katrina Bell, were directed via letter by Assistant City Engineer Mr. Dean Weyen, to construct North Polk Street per the approved typical section which included relocation of the open channel for Hog Creek.  The developers agreed to this, and a 20 foot wide easement was provided for this purpose.  Recently, Mr. Stone requested that the City of Moscow pipe Hog Creek through their property, rather than continue to allow the open channel flow, citing safety concerns for neighborhood children, and a mosquito nuisance.  This was reviewed by the Public Works/Finance Committee on March 22, 2010 and a site visit conducted by the Committee on April 7, 2010.

ACTION:  Discuss and direct staff as deemed appropriate.

5.      Intermodal Transit Center Project Phase I RFQ - Bill Belknap

The State of Idaho has been working on the development of mobility plans for various regions within the State of Idaho that assess facility and service needs for all modes of mobility including public transit services.  In February of last year, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) completed the Local Mobility Management Network Mobility Plan for Region 2A that includes all of Latah County.  Within that Plan, an intermodal transit facility was identified as a high-priority need within region 2A.  The objective of the project would be to design and build a intermodal transportation center that could serve as the business and operational base for Moscow Valley Transit (MVT) and serve as the boarding/transfer location for the various inter-city public transit services (such as the Wheatland Express Pullman connection and Valley Transit's Lewiston and State 8 Route providing connections to the cities of Troy, Deary, Bovill, and Elk River) as well as Northwest Trailways regional bus services. The facility would have the ability to serve multiple transit operators by providing centralized services for a park-and-ride lot, van pool parking, fixed-route transit operations, and the establishment of a multiple operator transit depot for inter and intra-state transportation services.  Preliminary discussions have also occurred between the City and the University regarding the possibility of integrating the University's Parking and Transportation Services division within the ITC.  Staff proposes to move forward with Phase I of the project at this time to identify a suitable site and develop a preliminary facility design and construction cost estimate and has prepared a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional architectural design services for the project.  It is anticipated that professional services for Phase I of the project will likely cost approximately $60,000 which is proposed to be funded from the current CTAI allocation.

ACTION:  Recommend approval for staff to proceed with Phase I of the ITC project and RFQ process or take such other action deemed appropriate.

Reports

Street Overlay/Maintenance Program - Tyler Palmer

Hamilton Fund Status - Don Palmer

Future Agenda Items:

Stop Signs on 1st Street - Kevin Lilly (last meeting in April or 1st meeting in May)

ADA Parking - Kevin Lilly

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.

Stephanie Kalasz, CMC

City Clerk

City of Moscow

206 E. 3rd Street

Moscow  ID   83843

(208) 883-7015

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