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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-07-06city council minutesBook 28 Page 100 REGULAR NEETI-'�G July 6, 1987 7:30 p,m— The Meeting was called to order by Pctinq mayor Pat mallea. The Acting Mayor requested that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: mallea, Winder, Jarboe, Raymond, and Straight. Abs a nt : Carter. The Acting Mayor introduced members of the Staff to the audience. (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) Acting mayor mallea asked if there was anyone from the audience who cared to address the City Council on any item that was not on the prepared Agenda. Mr. Claude Sperling, 212 West Walnut, was recognized by the Acting Mayor and presented the following proposition to the City Council: we propose that Caldwell construct paved sidewalks on at least one side continuous of each preferential street in the City where none now exist. Further; we propose that the project he begun soon and paid concurrently with construction from existing unbugeted sums without the use of L.I.D_ handing, or other financing devices. The above proposal. was presented in a speech to 194 seniors at the Caldwell Senior Center on June 19, 1937. 7 response was enthusiastic by an estimated 48% of those present. Many memnbers come from other areas and were asked to not respond. Comment: Everyone is a pedestrian some time, but spouses in one car households, children, and elderly persons frequently, Health care specialists are constantly advisiny more walking for everyone. Walking for the elderly is often the only_ 1 - - ierapy they can indulge. Need I point out that when they retire to this City, they bring also a need for services as well as the bank funds to pay for sarne. Thru street traffic in the 30 to 40 range is a hazard when pedestrians are forced to compete in the street, with it, Surface water and m are another hazard for the walkeY. who has no sidewalk. Black top is considered adequate, 11 e submit that providing a lane for foot traffic is a logical and legitimate function of City government. Forcing developers to provide sidewalks is effective as a tactic but inadequate in older areas that have been bypassed. Councilman 'p4inder thanked Mir. S7erlin for bringing this matter to the attention of the City Council. it was felt that his "proposal could nelp the,-, in detLr--ining some solutions to the problem. (APPROVP-%L OF MINIUTES) It was MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Straight to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 15, 1987, and the Special City Council Meeting of June 29, 1987, and approve them as written. Councilman � was recognized and stated that there was one correction on page 99. The motion was made by Raymond, but no second was indicated. The City Clark noted the error which would be corrected accordingly. The motion was amended to state that the minut�-Ls be ap., as corrected. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS Book 28 (BUITDINC PERMIT FEES) Page 101 The Acting Mayor recognized Ken Papo the Building Inspector, and asked hire to address this item on the Agenda. Mr. Pape explained that a memo and a fee schedule was distributed to the members of the City Council.. This document was as follows: The large home at 2495 square feet is presently valued by the City at 528.00 a square foot for AG 9,860.00. The cost of this home is approximately $94,735 at $37.97 square feet. The difference being $24,875.00. At the present building fee, the building permit cost is $347.50. P'ne .increase would be $92.50. The electrical permit_ cosh 574.00 on this building with the new electrical permit fee it would have cost $78.50. The plu;nlaing permit fee on this size of a building will snow no change. The only change in plumbing cost would be in commercial buildings, not residential. The smaller home at 1587 square feet is presently valued by the City at =28.00 per square foot for $44,436. The cost of this home is approximately $60,258 at $37,97 per square foot. The difference being $15,822. At the present building fee, the building permit cost $262.50. The increase would be 546. 25. The electrical permit cost $71.75 on this building. With the new electrical permit fee, it would cost 556.00. The ; plumbing permit fee on this size of a building will show no change. While this may be raising the valuation scale on new buildings, the actual. fee chart will .remain the same for building hermits, doing away with a plan creek fee on all commercial buildings, and also does away with the City's liability for that building. The only reason for changing the electrical per.wit :tee is to be able to change the actual permits being issued by the office. As you noticed there is no change in the plumbing permit fees on a residential basis. There is only a fee being added to enable both the number and the general contractor to arrive at the same figure for commercial work. There was a great deal of discussion between the Building Inspector and the City Council members. It was then MOVED by Winder, SECONDED by Raymond that the fee schedule be adopted as presented by Mr. Gape effective, in 90 days or the Ist of October, 1987- MOTION CAP'RIED NE,"W L >USINL'SS (DISCUSSION ON LETTER FROM TI'.l'E COLLEGE OF IDAHO REGARDING USE OF RESIDENCE AT 1923 EVERETT STREET) The ]acting Mayor asked how many in the audience were present to speak to this item on the Agenda. As there was only four, the Acting Mayor stated that she would not ask them to sign up. The letter addressed to Mrs. Robison from the President of the College of Idaho, Robert L. Hendren, Jr., was as follows: The College of Idaho wishes to appeal the decision of the Caldwell Planning and Zoning commission on Thursday, June 18, 1987, in which the College of Idaho was denied the right to a public hearing regarding the College's use of Lindenwood. The College of Idaho asks that the Caldwell City Council review this decision and allow the College a public hearing regarding the use of bindenwood. Book 28 Page 102 The College will have a representative at the City Council meeting on Monday, July 6, 1927. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. The Acting Mayor further said that she would request that Mrs. Robison, the Planning and Zoning Director, speak briefly of the position of the Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission. Af ter that, she would ask that the representative from the College male t5eir statements others desiring to speak would then be recognized. Mrs. Robison explained that the item on the Commission's agenda was to consider a special use permit for an accessory use for the President's house for offices. Offices are not a permitted use in the R-2 Zone where the College is located and the only way it could 'have been considered would have been as an accessory ,,se to the College. The College was a special use and therefore, its. functions would all be considered under that category. T In e Commission elected not to hold a public hearing as it was their opinion that the use would be more office than school related or an accessory use to the College. A letter was received from the College of Idaho requesting that the decision be reconsidered. Pepper Reese, Executive Vice President of the College, was then recognized by the Acting Mayor Mr Reese introduced Ji Wolcott, the Administrative Assistant to the President of the College, who would like to comment as we!" Mr. Reese continued by stating that they were present at the meeting asking for reconsideration of the Planning and' Zoning Commission's decision. They did not look at the request as a luxury needed, but rather a matter of necessity. President iendren and his wife arc planning to maintain their permanent residence in Boise. However, the plans were to use three bedrooms in the home plus the dining area and kitchen area for the President's use. There was many occasions when it was necessary for the President to stay at the campus over a weekend. The College did want to use Lindenwood as the President's residence, but it would be used only when neede--'. 't'he College was growing in enrollment and administrative staff and they have simply run out of office space. Sterry Hall was completely occupied and the remodeling would be too costly at this time. Mr. Reese continued by explaining the College's plans for Lindenwood and how they would like to have it completed by the time school starts in the fall. After his comments, the City Council members ask several questions. Mr. laolcott was then recognized and further explained the need for the College use of Eindenwco6. He believed that the change would have less environmental impact in the area than in the past. President Hendron does not plan to have receptions and social affairs of that nature at Lindenwood. Blatchley Hall has been completely remodeled for that purpose and has the proper parking. Jim Moore, 816 Bushnell, addressed the Council stating that he would like to speak as a friend of the College. He had served as interim Char-lain at the College. Mr. Moore continued by saying that when you see a friend engaged: in a wrongful. action, you point out that t - ney should not do so. lle believed that what the College was attempting to do was an improper action. As a friend, 'Fie wanted to tell them. Secondly, he did not believe that the members of the Board would care to have office space across from their home. Mr. Kant Mari also addressed the City Council objecting to the request from the College and presented a petition signed by aIbout forty residents of th�--- area asking that the Council not consider the request. Mrs. Skyrum was recognized and expressed her c]Jjection. There was consioerable discussion among the Council members. Councilman ..index pointed out that the issue bein,j Book 28 Page 103 discussed was not whether. the College should be granted the right to have offices in Lindenwood, but 'whether the City should grant the College the right to a public hearing. Mrs. Skyrum stated that she was not against allowing the College the right for the public hearing. MOVED by winder, SECOt:DEf) by i aymon3 that the City Council go on record requesting that the Planning and Zoning Commission hole a public hearing on this matter. Councilman Winder further stated that he made this motion not because he wanted the College to infiltrate that area; he simply felt that the College has been here for ninety -six years, has been an important part of our community, have contributed to the lira, the economic welfare, and to the society in the community. Fie would lice to have the College have the opportunity to present their case. If the Commission turned them down, they will .still be able to come before the City Council. Councilman Raymond said that he also felt that all citizens have the right to be heard. To hold a public hearing was the bent means for understanding the citizens. If the door was ever closed to the hearing process, we would be losing something. Therefore, he would support going to the hearing process. Acting Mayor Mallea agreed that the College does have the right to be heard. However, she did feel that they should follow the proper procedures and apply for a special. use permit. It was her recommendation that the College go hack and apply for the special use permit, the neighbors would be notified, and they would then have the right to be heard in the proper manner. After further discussion, it was agreed by Councilman Winder and the second, Councilman Raymond that the motion would be amended to state Uat the College would apply for a special use permit. At the request of the Acting Mayor the full motion was read as follows; The City Council go on record requesting that the Planning and zoning Commission hold a public hearing on this matter and that the request from the College be submitted as request for special use permit. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Winder, Raymond, and Straight. Those voting no: Jarboe and Mallea. ;Absent and not voting: Carter. MOTIOU CARRIED (RECOMMENDATION FROM TEIE STADIUM BOARD - T LARLL.Y ENGINEERIM?G) Acting Mayor Mal.lea reported that the Stadium Board met and agreed that the City should proceed with the air conditioning of O'Connor Pieldhouse. In order to accomplish this, the City Council most approve the Mayor entering into an Agreement with Blakley .^ngineering for the engineering services and supervision- MOVED by Jarboe, SECONDED by Straight that the Mayor be- authorized to enter into an agreement with Blakley Engineering concerning the Stadium Complex. MO'T'ION CARRIED (DEE.DS AND EASEMFN'I'S ) Two easements were presented to the City Council by the Planning and Zoning Director. Mfrs. Robison explained that the casements were for waterlines; one from William H. and B. Joann Olson located north of Simplot and the other from Randy and Laura Q. Allen located on Airport Avenue. book 28 Page 104 MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by '4inder to accept the easements as presented and that the City Clerk be instructed to have same recorded. MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF nLAKLEY ENCINEFRINC AGREEMENT FOR E-D.A. SEWER PROJECT) The City Engineer, Mr. Redmond, was requested to explain this item on the Agenda. Mr. Redmond stated that this Agreement was -a result of the City's request for proposals from the throe engineering firms pertaining to the Economic Development Ad Grant for the sewer that would serve the Airport, I.D.E.A., and the Convention Center. Blakley _`,n9ineering was the firm cnosen by the Committee and their recommendation for City Council to proceed. The Resolution was read as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A.". AGREE :NT BET1 THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND BLAXLEY ENGINEERS, INC. BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Caldwell be, an the sa.me hereby are, authorized to execute t,­,at certain Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full by and between the City of Caidv�ell and Blakley Engineers, Inc. for F.D.A. sewer project. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Winder that the Resolution be passed authorizing the execution of the agreement with Blakley Engineering, Inc. Roll. call vote. Those voting yes Raymond, Mallea, Straight, and Jarboe. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Carter MOTION CARRIED (RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF CON TACT WITH !DA-ORE FOR IF_D.A, PROJECT) The City Engineer informed the City Council that this was the second agreement pertaining to this project. A copy of both agreements was placed in the Council's general box for their purusa 1 . This Agreement was with Ida-Ore Planning and Development Association to assist the City in administering this same grant. A number of duties were outlined with regard to their part in the project. It was Mr, Redmond's recommendation that the City Council approve- the contract with Ida -Ae. Councilwoman Straight read the Resolution in full as follows: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH IDA-ORE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION. BE IT RESOLVED That tl�e Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Cal be, and the same hereby are, authorized to execute that certain Contract attached hereto and friad a part hereof as if set forth is full by and between the City of Caldwell and Ida-Orc Planning an& Development Association for E.D.A. sewer - ,)reject. MOVED by Straight, SECONDED by Jarboe that the Resolution be passed authorizing the execution of this Agreement with Ida-Ore Planning and DeveloiDment Association. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Straight, Ninder, Jarboe, Raymond, an6 Mallea. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: Carter. Book 28 Page 105 MOTIOA CARRIED (CATERING PERMIT) A request for a Catering .Permit was presented by t he Actin] Mayor. The Elks lodge would be catering for the softball and baseball tournaments to be held on the 19th of July at Simplot Stadium. The Chief of Police gave his verbal approval and t', fee was paid in the Office of the City Clerk. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Straight that approval be given for the Catering Permit as presented. MO'T'101'd CARRIED (CO( %7MITTEr REPOORTS ) Councilwoman Straight reported that she attended the Library Meeting. They are redoing their walks, new doors are being installed, and the sumrraer program for books is going well. Councilman winder stated that he was unable to attend the Airport Commission Meeting this month, but would request that the City Engineer or Finance Director give that report. Mr. Redmond said that the primary subject was the Air -A -Pair. The certified number in attendance was 12,290 which was by far the largest in its history. The Affair hit national news as they have had phone calls from all over the country.. Also, for the Council's benefit, the Airport construction would be proceeding. There was a pre - construction conference at the Airport at 9:00 on Thursday. Councilman Jarboe stated that the Golf hoard would be meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Nednesday morning. There was a sub- committee of the Golf Boar, appointed which he would be chairing. The reason for this CommitLee was to discuss the need for a new clubhouse at Purple Sage and if there was a need,, they would be attempting to develop plans as to how it might progress. The sub-- committee will be meeting at noon on Wednesday and they would report back to the Golf Board at their next meeting. Councilman Raymond reported that the Finance Committee met with the Finance: Director and they were nearing the point where input from the Council was necessary. The requests from the Departments were in. Mr. Raymond stated that he would like to have the Council meet at the Holiday for a no host luncheon on Tuesday, July 14th to discuss the budget. The Finance Director would have packets ready for the Council members by noon on Friday. A decision had to be made as to whether the Council wants to meet with the Department heads or not. Councilman Raymond also informed the Council that there was several leases expiring soon that needed to be discussed and a : decision should be trade as to who the City auditor would be for the coming year. The final date for the budget to be accepted was September 11th and the Tentative Budget needed to be accepted by September lst. (MAYOR'S COMMENT'S) Acting Mayor. Mallea reminded everyone of the picnic on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the park. Please R.S.V,P. Also, City Council p lease note the changes in the Limes for the presentations by the Idaho Employer's Council. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8.35 p.m. THIS 20th DAY OF Ju ly , Mayor our��lpeYSOZ gd - 71 -'� ATTEST: unczlp bn Councilperson - - - -- - City rlc APPROVED AS writ 1987.