December 15, 1997 7:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers - 206 East Third Street
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 December 1, 1997 City Council Meeting
B. Request from Rendezvous to Install Additional Banners - Randy Rice
Rendezvous is proposing a fundraising program which would entail selling
promotional banners that would be installed on City-owned light poles along
Main and Third Streets. City assistance is being sought to install the
hardware as well as provide the annual installation and removal of the
banners. Reviewed by the Administrative Committee December 9, 1997.
ACTION: Authorize Rendezvous to use selected City-owned light poles along
Main and Third Streets for an expanded banner display program. Authorize
City staff to install the necessary hardware, and to annually install and
remove banners.
C. Bid - Water Valve Box Vacuum - Gary Presol
Bids were opened December 3, 1997. Two were received: Pacific Tek of
Huntington Beach, CA. for $33,400; and Pacific Utility Equipment Co. of
Spokane, WA. For $38,450. Budgeted amount for this unit is $32,000. Staff
recommends Council accept the low bid of $33,400 from Pacific Tek. Bid
specifications did not include shipping. An estimated $200 should be
allocated to pay the fuel expenses for shipping the unit to Moscow.
Reviewed by Public Works/Finance Committee December 15, 1997.
ACTION: Accept the low bid of $33,500 from Pacific Tek and authorize staff
to order unit and pay additional shipping costs.
D. Approval of Accounts Payable for the Month of November, 1997 - Jim Wallace
Public Works/Finance Committee reviewed accounts payable for the month of
November, 1997, and recommends approval of the following:
General 462,925.95
Parks & Recreation 131,030.08
Arts 2,677.10
Street 86,913.59
911 19,531.61
Water & Sewer 150,484.44
Sanitation 187,826.05
Parking 2,675.60
LID Bond & Interest 59,310.71
TOTALS 1,103.375.13
E. Contract to Purchase Property for Fire Station #3 located at N Polk and
Hirschi Road
- Gary J. Riedner
A contract for purchase of property at the corner of North Polk Street and
Hirschi Road has been negotiated with the owners, Robin and Lori Courtright
for the location of a new fire station #3. The general location of the new
fire station was identified by a fire station location analysis conducted
by Design West Architects in April, 1996. Reviewed by Administrative
Committee November 25, 1997.
ACTION: Approve attached contract for purchase and authorize the Mayor's
signature thereon.
F. Agreement with the City of Lewiston for Outdoor Range Guidelines and
Rules - Dan Weaver
The Police Department would like to continue to utilize the Lewiston
Firearms Range for firearms training for police officers. The City of
Lewiston requires users to execute the attached Outdoor Range Use Agreement
and Guidelines and Rules Agreement. The Police Department has reviewed the
Agreements and believes they are reasonable. Reviewed by Administrative
Committee December 9, 1997.
ACTION: Approve the attached Outdoor Range Use Agreement and Guidelines
and Rules Agreement and authorize the Mayor's signature thereon.
G. Approval of Renewal of 1998 Beer, Wine, Liquor and Restaurant Licenses
- Gib Myers
While the liquor license renewal process for calendar 1998 is nearly
complete, some applicants are still working toward full compliance with all
City requirements. Approval of all renewals is required before licenses
can be issued.
ACTION: Approve the submitted list of 1998 beer, wine, liquor and
restaurant license renewals subject to satisfactory completion by each
applicant of all renewal requirements.
H. Addendum to Kimball Engineering Contract - Gary Presol
The headworks project at the wastewater treatment plant originally included
a screening process. The project was bid last year with additional
degritting process bid as an alternative. The bids came in high. Staff
recommended Council reject all bids, and they did so. The project was
rebudgeted for fiscal year 1998 to include screening and degritting. The
bid is ready to be advertised. As part of their contract, Kimball
Engineering conducted the original bidding. Since there is a need to
re-bid, Kimball Engineering will again incur costs for the bidding process.
The estimate is a maximum of $5,500 for the bidding. Recommend Council
approve the addendum to the Kimball Engineering contract in the amount of
$5,500. Reviewed by Public Works/Finance Committee December 15, 1997.
ACTION: Approve Addendum in the maximum amount of $5,500 to contract with
Kimball Engineering.
I. Development Agreement with Linn Lindsey for Property located at 201 N.
Mountain View Road
- Dale Pernula
Linn Lindsey proposes to install a manufactured home on an existing lot
located at 201 N. Mountain View Road. Public improvements that are lacking
include curb, sidewalk and some pavement (see attached cost estimate). The
attached Development Agreement would cover these improvements. Reviewed by
the Public Works/Finance Committee December 15.
ACTION: Approve Development Agreement with Mr. Linn Lindsey relative to
public improvements at 201 N. Mountain View Road.
J. Extension of Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approval for Pheasant Ridge
Addition. - Dale Pernula
Pheasant Ridge Addition, which is proposed on the west side of Orchard
Avenue, was approved as a preliminary subdivision plat by the Council on
June 16, 1997. Preliminary subdivision approval is valid for six months,
and the subdivider is requesting an extension of that approval. The
Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the matter on December 10 and the
Public Works/ Finance Committee reviewed it December 15, 1997.
ACTION: Approve a six-month extension of the preliminary subdivision plat
approval for Pheasant Ridge Addition.
K. Evans Lot Division - Dale Pernula
Debbie Evans wishes to purchase a one-acre parcel of land located in the
Area of City Impact on Carmichael Road. As shown on the enclosed drawings,
this parcel is currently a portion of Lot 63 of Section 16, Township 39N,
Range 5W, Boise Meridian, and is zoned R-1. When a similar lot was created
to the north, a 30-foot wide street right-of-way was required. An
additional 30-foot wide dedication across the north of this property would
create a 60-foot wide street right-of-way. Reviewed by the Administrative
Committee December 2, 1997 (minutes enclosed).
ACTION: Approve Evans Lot Division located on Carmichael Road with the
condition that the north 30 feet of Lot 63 be dedicated as street
right-of-way.
2. Sweet Avenue Proposal - Gary Presol
The University of Idaho is proposing to increase the width of Sweet Avenue
by approximately five feet on the north side from U.S. Highway 95 to Blake
Avenue. Parking would be removed from both sides. A planted center median
would extend through the project. The City Street Department currently
maintains Sweet Avenue from U.S. Highway 95 to Railroad St. The University
of Idaho has indicated a willingness to maintain the street from U.S.
Highway 95 to Blake Avenue after completion of the proposed project.
ACTION: Approve concept changes to Sweet Avenue as proposed by the
University of Idaho or modify as desired by the Council.
3. Consideration of Annexing Parcels of Land Receiving City Water or Sewer
Services - Dale Pernula
After conducting a public hearing November 3, 1997 to consider annexation
of seven parcels of land currently receiving water and/or sewer services
from the City, the City Council approved the annexation ordinance on first
reading (see enclosed minutes). Additional information regarding the
ability of the City to annex some of the parcels is provided in the
attached memorandum.
ACTION: Reject proposed annexations, or approve annexation ordinance on
second reading or under suspension of the rules requiring three complete
readings with the condition that the Ordinance be signed by the Mayor after
the appropriate property descriptions have been prepared for the properties
and are included in the Ordinance.
4. Tree Lawn Ordinance - Randy Fife
This ordinance is intended to require maintenance of the tree lawn areas in
the city to be performed by adjacent property owners (similar to
maintenance requirements for sidewalks and trees within those same areas).
ACTION: Consider ordinance on first reading; adopt ordinance under
suspension of the rules requiring three separate readings and providing
that the ordinance be read by title only, or take other action as the
Council deems advisable.
REPORTS:
South Couplet Project - Gary J. Riedner
Mayor
Administrative Committee
Public Works/Finance Committee
Other Boards & Commissions
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City of Moscow 208.883.7015 voice
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Moscow, ID 83843
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