February 23, 1998 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 February 2, 1998 Regular City Council Meeting
B. Approval of Accounts Payable for the Month of January, 1998 - Jim Wallace
Public Works/Finance Committee reviewed accounts payable for the month of
January 1998 and recommends approval of the following:
General 374,739.48
Parks & Recreation 66,145.94
Arts 2,901.86
Street 68,451.26
Airport 0.00
911 14,351.49
Bond & Interest 13,892.50
Water & Sewer 160,166.10
Sanitation 175,419.73
Parking 5,177.97
LID Bond & Interest 0.00
TOTALS 881,246.33
C. Lot Division Proposal of John Salisbury - Dale Pernula
Jon Salisbury wishes to divide a 2.4-acre parcel of land from an 800-acre
parcel owned by their family, east of Moscow on Robinson Park Road in the
Area of City Impact. The AF Zone permits a one-time creation of such a
parcel, subject to specific conditions. Reviewed by the Administrative
Committee February 19, 1998.
ACTION: Approve the lot division subject to the provisions of Moscow City
Code Section 4-2-2-D.
D. Support for DEQ 319 Grant - Plantings Along Sections of Paradise Creek -
Gary Presol
The University of Idaho Water Resources Research Institute has applied for
a grant to stabilize and install plantings along selected sections of
Paradise Creek. The University of Idaho is in support of the project and
has asked the City of Moscow to also submit a letter of support to the
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. The final project should
accomplish two things: improved water quality in Paradise Creek, and
improved hydraulic capacity in those sections of Paradise Creek. The
subject sections include City parklands, Latah County Property, and
railroad property. This was reviewed by Public Works Finance February 18,
1998.
ACTION: Authorize staff to develop letter for Mayor's signature, said
letter to contain specific language reserving the City's right to review
and approve all plans, selection of plantings, and flood control measures.
E. ICRMP Joint Powers Subscriber Agreement - Jim Wallace
The attached agreement with ICRMP (Idaho Counties Risk Management Program)
outlines the rights and obligations of the City and ICRMP, acting as
reciprocal insurer, to continue to provide a total package of insurance
coverages and services for the City.
ACTION: Authorize Mayor to sign the ICRMP Joint Powers Subscriber Agreement.
F. Grant Application - Moscow Arts Commission
The Moscow Arts Commission (MAC) annually applies for a grant from the
Idaho Commission on the Arts. This year the MAC is seeking grant funding
to expand the scope of last year's education innovations grant. The
application required no City funding, but must carry the Mayor's signature.
Owing to an impending February 19 deadline, the application was presented
to the Public Works/Finance Committee February 18, 1998, at which time the
Committee authorized the Mayor's signature on the application. To preserve
existing policy of Council authorization for all grants sought under City
auspices, ratification by the Council of those actions is requested.
ACTION: Ratify Mayor's signature on Moscow Arts Commission's grant
application to the Idaho Commission on the Arts.
2. 7:45 p.m. Public Hearing Ordinance to Create L.I.D - East Third Street
- Gary Presol
A resolution of intent to create L.I.D. #123 was approved by the Council
February 2,1998 as Resolution 98-02. An ordinance to create L.I.D. #123,
and a resolution to deal with protests, if any, regarding the L.I.D. are
attached.
ACTION: Hold public hearing; pass resolution, if necessary, to deal with
any protests; after public hearing reject or adopt Ordinance creating
L.I.D. #123 on first reading or under suspension of rules requiring three
full and complete readings and that it be read by title only.
3. 8:00 p.m. Public Hearing - Ordinance to Create L.I.D. - Lieuallen
Street - Gary Presol
A resolution of intent to create L.I.D. #124 was approved by the Council
February 2, 1998 as Resolution 98-03. An ordinance to create L.I.D. #124,
and a resolution to deal with protests, if any, regarding the L.I.D. are
attached.
ACTION: Hold public hearing, pass resolution, if necessary, to deal with
any protests; after public hearing reject or adopt Ordinance creating
L.I.D. #124 on first reading or under suspension of rules requiring three
full and complete readings and that it be read by title only.
4. Ordinance Declaring a Moratorium on Ground Signs, Roof Signs and
Billboards in the City of Moscow - Dale Pernula
The rate of installations of billboards in the City of Moscow has been
increasing in recent years as demonstrated in the attached memorandum. The
proposal is to declare a moratorium on new ground and roof signs and
billboards for a period not greater than 120 days, during which time
Moscow's sign regulations could be comprehensively reviewed and updated if
necessary. Exceptions from the moratorium include signs less than 80
square feet; and signs between 80 and 200 square feet can be installed but
would be subject to issuance of a Special Use Permit. Reviewed by the
Administrative Committee February 19, 1998.
ACTION: Reject the proposal; or approve the enclosed Ordinance on first
reading or under suspension of the rules requiring three complete readings.
5. Skateboard Facility Recommendation - Roger Blanchard
A group of youth and adults are proposing building a skate park on the
Eggan Youth Center grounds for use by skateboarders and in-line skaters.
The facility would be located between the Youth Center basketball court and
Mountain View Road. Estimated cost of the facility is between $60,000 and
$80,000. The skate park group would like permission to locate the facility
on the Youth Center grounds and begin fundraising activities to pay for its
construction. All fundraising, design work, and construction would be
coordinated with the City staff. Reviewed by the Public Works/Finance
Commission February 23, 1998.
ACTION: Approve locating the skate park on Eggan Youth Center grounds and
allow the skate park group to conduct fundraising activities and proceed
with design work for the facility.
6. Policy Relative to Block Grant Application - Dale Pernula
To be eligible for an Idaho Community Development Block Grant a number of
resolutions must be in place and periodically updated. One that needs to
be updated at this time is a Fair Housing Resolution, a copy of which is
attached. Reviewed by the Administrative Committee February 12, 1998.
ACTION: Reject or approve attached Fair Housing Resolution.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
REPORTS:
Mayor
Administrative Committee
Public Works/Finance Committee
Other Boards & Commissions
City Council Goal Setting & Workshop
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Real Property Matter