Agendas for Monday City Meetings

[Chris Bainbridge <cbainbridge@ci.moscow.id.us>]

AGENDA
CITY OF MOSCOW
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Monday, August 19, 2002		                            4:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
206 East 3rd Street, Second Floor

1.   Approval of Minutes of August 5, 2002 - Chris Bainbridge

2.  Grant Application for Airport - Robb Parish
Attached is an FAA Project application dated August 2, 2002, for a grant of
federal funds for a project at or associated with the Pullman-Moscow
Regional Airport to construct parking lot, rehabilitate the connecting
taxiway B, add security enhancements, and to acquire friction measuring
equipment.  The Grant must be accepted by each sponsor (Moscow and Pullman)
on or before September 8, 2002.  
			Council Consent Agenda Item #1E
	ACTION:  Recommend approval of the grant application and
authorization of the Mayor's signature thereon; or take such other action
deemed appropriate.

3.	Application for Beer and Wine License  - Randy Fife
	Hal Baird, partner of "The Big Smoke, LLC" has submitted an
application and fees for an alcohol license for beer and wine for
off-premise consumption. 
			Council Consent Agenda Item #1G
	ACTION:  Recommend approval of alcohol license to The Big Smoke,
LLC, 730 W. Pullman Road, pending approval of inspectors, police department
investigation, and obtaining required State and Latah County licenses; or
take such other action deemed appropriate.

REPORT:  
Well #9 Status Report - Mark Cook
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AGENDA
CITY OF MOSCOW
PUBLIC WORKS/FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, August 19, 2002		  	                        5:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
206 East 3rd Street, 2nd Floor

1.	Minutes of August 5 and 12, 2002

2.	Accounts Payable for July 2002 - Don Palmer

3.	Street Department Bid Results - All-Wheel Drive Motor Grader  Mike
McGahan
	Bids were opened August 13, 2002 for a 2002 All-Wheel Drive Motor
grader, less a trade in of a 1978 caterpillar grader.  Bids were received
from Rowand Machine of Spokane, Western States of Lewiston, and Clyde/West
of Spokane, with the lowest bid from Rowand in the amount of $146,000.
Staff recommends approval of the purchase.
		Council Consent Agenda Item #1I
	ACTION:  Recommend acceptance of the low bid from Rowand Machine in
the amount of $146,000; and authorize staff to purchase equipment; or reject
bid; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

4.   Smith Lot Division - Joel Plaskon 
	Conrad Smith owns Lot 11, Orchard Meadows Addition in the
Low-Density Single Family Residential Zoning District.  The property would
be divided into two lots known as 11A and 11B, containing 10, 732 and 11,783
square feet respectively.  The proposal meets code requirements for lot
width, size, and public street access.  Parkland and street tree dedication
requirements will be negotiated administratively between the Parks
Department staff and the applicant.  
		Council Consent Agenda Item #1H
	ACTION:  Recommend rejection of the proposal; or recommend approval
of the lot division with or without conditions; or take such other action
deemed appropriate.

5.  	Resolution of Intent to Create LID #131 - Mark Cook
	The City is in receipt of a petition containing more than 93% of the
resident property owners in the area of Adams Street, Lewis to Spotswood.
The preliminary engineering has been done on the project and that
information has been given to the interested parties.  The L.I.D. still
appears to be viable.  Consequently, the first step in the formation process
is to pass the Resolution of Intent to Create the L.I.D.  This will cause a
public hearing to be set for October 7, 2002 at which time the Council can
consider passage of the Ordinance which will create the L.I.D.  
		Council Agenda Item #3
	ACTION:  Recommend approval of Resolution of Intent to Create
L.I.D.; direct staff to complete public notification and develop ordinance
to create L.I.D.; and set public hearing for 7:30 p.m. October 7, 2002; or
take such other action deemed appropriate.

6.   Presentation of URA Adopted Budget - Gary J. Riedner
	Recent legislation requires all Urban Renewal Agencies to adopt an
annual budget for filing with the local governing body, in this case, the
City of Moscow.  A public hearing was scheduled for and held August 6, 2002
for adoption of the URA's annual budget.  A copy of the accompanying
resolution is attached for your review.
		Council Consent Agenda Item #1F
	ACTION:  Recommend acceptance of resolution indicating adoption of
an annual budget for the URA for Fiscal Year 2003; or take such other action
as deemed appropriate.

7.	Revenue Bond Sale Moscow Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase III
Construction - Don      Palmer/Mark Cook
	The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has consented to
forgive interest accrued on the $10 million DEQ loan accrued during the
construction of the Moscow Wastewater Treatment Plant, provided the City
repay the loan immediately.  
				Council Agenda Item #6
	ACTION:  Direct staff to engage Seattle NW Securities to prepare a
revenue bond sale financing the Moscow Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase III
Construction; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

REPORTS:
Gritman Medical Center Expansion Status - Mark Cook
Well #9 Status Report - Mark Cook
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AGENDA
MOSCOW CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING 
Monday, August 19, 2002			 	                7:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 
206 East Third Street, Second Floor

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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 August 5, 2002 City Council
Meeting - Chris Bainbridge

	B.	Approval of Accounts Payable for July, 2002 - Don Palmer
				Public Works/Finance Committee reviewed
accounts payable for July 2002 and recommends approval of the following:
General	471,269.36	
Street	136,788.43	
Parks & Recreation	170,165.24	
1912 Center	13,890.59	
Arts Commission	5,699.00	
Water & Sewer	171,499.43	
Sanitation	184,234.00	
Hamilton Parks & Rec	3,220.71	
WWTP Construction	184,175.94	
Parking Fund	4,391.06	
E911	12,961.77	
TOTAL	1,358,295.53	

		C. 	Moscow Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase III
Construction Change Order #4 - Mark Cook
				On June 19, 2002, Kimball Engineering
declared substantial completion for Phase III construction at the Wastewater
Treatment Plant.  Prior to this declaration and immediately following, staff
identified final items desired for PK Construction prior to their leaving
the site (see list in backup materials).  Reviewed by Public Works/Finance
Committee August 12, 2002.

				ACTION:  Approve PK Contractor's Change
Order Number 4, Moscow Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase III construction and
authorize the Mayor's signature thereon.

		D. 	Agreement with Moscow School District 281 for Fixed
Wireless Equipment on Northwest Water Tank - Brant Kucera / Wayne Brannock
				The City has been negotiating with
representatives from Moscow School District to locate fixed microwave
equipment at the Residence Street Reservoir.  The School District will
utilize the existing, City owned, equipment cabinet for this equipment and
will pay an annual fee of $1,800 for three (3) years.  Reviewed by Public
Works/Finance Committee August 12, 2002.

				ACTION:  Approve agreement and authorize the
Mayor's signature thereon.

 	E. 	Grant Application for Airport - Robb Parish
				Attached is an FAA Project application dated
August 2, 2002, for a grant of federal funds for a project at or associated
with the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport to construct parking lot,
rehabilitate the connecting taxiway B, add security enhancements, and to
acquire friction measuring equipment.  The Grant must be accepted by each
sponsor (Moscow and Pullman) on or before September 8, 2002.  Reviewed by
Administrative Committee August 19, 2002.

		ACTION:  Approve grant application and authorize the Mayor's
signature thereon.

F. 	Presentation of URA Adopted Budget - Gary J. Riedner
				Recent legislation requires all Urban
Renewal Agencies to adopt an annual budget for filing with the local
governing body, in this case, the City of Moscow.  A public hearing was
scheduled for and held August 6, 2002 for adoption of the URA's annual
budget.  A copy of the accompanying resolution is attached for your review.
Reviewed by Public Works/Finance Committee August 19, 2002.

				ACTION:  Accept the annual budget for the
URA for Fiscal Year 2003.

G.  	Application for Beer and Wine License  - Randy Fife
				Hal Baird, partner of "The Big Smoke, LLC"
has submitted an application and fees for an alcohol license for beer and
wine for off-premise consumption. Reviewed by Administrative Committee
August 19, 2002.

				ACTION:  Approve alcohol license to The Big
Smoke, LLC, 730 W. Pullman Road, pending approval of inspectors, police
department investigation, and obtaining required State and Latah County
licenses.

H. 	Smith Lot Division - Joel Plaskon
				Conrad Smith owns Lot 11, Orchard Meadows
Addition in the Low-Density Single Family Residential Zoning District.  The
property would be divided into two lots known as 11A and 11B, containing
10,732 and 11,783 square feet respectively.  The proposal meets code
requirements for lot width, size, and public street access.  Parkland and
street tree dedication requirements will be negotiated administratively
between the Parks Department staff and the applicant.  Reviewed by Public
Works/Finance Committee August 19, 2002.

		ACTION:  Approve lot division without conditions.

		I. 	Street Department Bid Results - All-Wheel Drive
Motor Grader  Mike McGahan	
				Bids were opened August 13, 2002 for a 2002
All-Wheel Drive Motor grader, less a trade in of a 1978 caterpillar grader.
Bids were received from Rowand Machine of Spokane, Western States of
Lewiston, and Clyde/West of Spokane.  Lowest bidder was Rowand in the amount
of $146,000.  Staff recommends approval of the purchase.  Reviewed by Public
Works/Finance Committee August 19, 2002.
	

				ACTION: Accept low bid from Rowand Machine
in the amount of $146,000; and authorize staff to purchase equipment.

2. 	7:30 p.m. Public Hearing, Ordinance Creating LID 130 - Mark Cook
		A resolution of intent to create L.I.D. #130 was approved by
Council July 15, 2002 as Resolution 2002-09.  An ordinance to create L.I.D.
#130 and a resolution to deal with protests, if any, regarding the L.I.D.
are attached. 

		ACTION:  Hold public hearing; After public hearing:
		1.	Pass resolution, if necessary, to deal with any
protests.  
		2.	Reject Ordinance creating L.I.D. #130; or consider
approval of Ordinance on first reading; or   
			approve Ordinance under suspension of the rules
requiring three complete and separate readings and that it be read by title
only, and authorize the Mayor's signature thereon; or take such other action
deemed appropriate.

3.	Resolution of Intent to Create LID #131 - Mark Cook
		The City is in receipt of a petition containing more than
93% of the resident property owners in the area of Adams Street, Lewis to
Spotswood.  The preliminary engineering has been done on the project and
that information has been given to the interested parties.  The L.I.D. still
appears to be viable.  Consequently, the first step in the formation process
is to pass the Resolution of Intent to Create the L.I.D.  This will cause a
public hearing to be set for October 7, 2002 at which time the Council can
consider passage of the Ordinance which will create the L.I.D.   Reviewed by
Public Works/Finance August 19, 2002.

		ACTION:  Approve Resolution of Intent to Create L.I.D.;
direct staff to complete public notification and develop ordinance to create
L.I.D.; and set public hearing for 7:30 p.m., October 7, 2002.

4.  	Moscow City Code Title 5, Chapter 1 (Subdivision Regulations) and
Title 7, Chapter 7 (Construction Regulations) Amendment Proposal - Joel
Plaskon 
		Staff recently reviewed the requirements and review
processes for subdivisions and lot divisions and proposes the attached code
amendments in an effort to more definitively identify the difference between
subdivisions and lot divisions and to differentiate more clearly between the
two application processes while making cross-references between the code
sections, recognizing an Idaho Code option for public hearings on lot
division applications, and specifying more clearly requirements relative to
street improvements and parkland dedication.   A public hearing was held on
this matter August 14, 2002 before the Planning and Zoning Commission.

		ACTION:  Review proposed ordinance and consider scheduling a
public hearing; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

5.	Downtown Revitalization Presentation - JoAnn Mack, Chair, Community
Revitalization Committee; Barbara Richardson, Executive Director, Latah
Economic Development Council; Peter Bourgois, Defresne-Henry
		The Community Revitalization Committee has been working with
the LEDC and Dufresne-Henry Architects and Planners, the consultants
selected to facilitate the Community Revitalization project. The
presentation is intended to keep the Council and community current on the
progress of the project and to obtain feedback from policymakers on the
plan.

		ACTION: Accept report and provide feedback as necessary.

6.  	Revenue Bond Sale Moscow Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase III
Construction - Mark Cook /Don  Palmer	
		The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has consented
to forgive interest accrued on the $10 million DEQ loan accrued during the
construction of the Moscow Wastewater Treatment Plant, provided the City
repay the loan immediately.  

		ACTION:  Direct staff to engage Seattle NW Securities to
prepare a revenue bond sale financing the Moscow Wastewater Treatment Plant
Phase III Construction; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

7.	Request for Approval of Bond Election for Emergency Communication
Center - Gary J. Riedner
		Staff will review some of the intergovernmental differences
concerning the Whitcom option, and explain the timeline necessary to place
this issue on the ballot.

ACTION:  Direct staff further.

8.	Restricted Water Use Pronouncement/Determination - Mark Cook
		Due to recent events related to potable water availability
in Moscow, water reduction is recommended.

		ACTION:  Determine whether to declare an emergency and/or to
restrict water usage; or take such other action deemed appropriate.

9.	Set Meeting Date for First Meeting in September - Gary J. Riedner
		The first Monday in September would be the normal meeting
date for the Council's September regular meeting.  This year it is also
Labor Day, a Federal, State and City holiday.  City Code Section 2-2-1
states that in the event a Council meeting falls on a holiday, the Council
will convene on the following day which is not a holiday, which would be
Tuesday, September 3, 2002.

		ACTION:  Schedule Tuesday, September 3, 2002 as the date for
the First Council Meeting for September, 2002.


MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS

REPORTS:
	Mayor
	Administrative Committee
	Public Works/Finance Committee
	Other Boards & Commissions

EXECUTIVE SESSION - Legal Issue - Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2345(1)

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, as soon as possible so that arrangements may be
made.