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July 6, 2020 Regular Meeting

City Council met in regular session on July 6, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Mayor Lester presided:

Councilmembers present:
Scott Winkler
Mike Peterson
Pete Lane
Beryl Grant
Amy Farris
Dylan Canaday

City employees present were City Administrator Kennedy, Public Works Director Mager and Attorney Green. Chief Drew absent.

MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of June 15th were approved as presented by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Winkler. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

AMENDMENTS: On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Farris to add discussion on Governor Little’s public safety payroll proposal to the agenda. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Winkler to accept the Planning and Zoning Minutes of June 23, 2020. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Rezone request by Gene and Judy Dandliker: On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Peterson to rezone Gene and Judy Dandliker’s Tax #85 from residential to industrial. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present. Attorney Green will create a rezone ordinance for the next meeting.

Conditional use request by Inland Cellular: Administrator Kennedy pointed out the restrictions listed in the recommendation from Planning and Zoning, which included no outside storage, grass and shrubs kept in a reasonable, good neighbor standard and no new towers on the property.

Attorney Green addressed the no new towers limit in the recommendation. He stated the same standards apply to all properties in the city. Prior to the tower on the property being installed, he reviewed the request and it met City code. Just because the applicant is applying for a conditional use does not mean an additional burden can be placed on the property. The City doesn’t have a current code that prohibits a second tower on a property. This would not be a legitimate requirement that could be enforced. Attorney Green stated adding a good neighbor standard is problematic too.

Mager stated the City already has ordinances that address site restrictions for the sidewalk and the street intersection, which include trimming in that area. He has already worked with Stacy to keep them trimmed, both in the past and recently. Due to it being a corner lot, this property is governed by city codes for trimming and upkeep. Mayor Lester stated he appreciates the commission’s efforts to do more but not when the City can’t enforce them. Attorney Green stated the standards for all property in the City would be applied equally to this property.

On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Canaday to approve the conditional use request for Inland Cellular at 422 South C Street to operate a Network Switching, Routing and Internet Data Center business in a residential zone and a variance from the full-time resident requirement with none of the additional stipulations recommended by P&Z. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Farris to accept the Library Minutes of June 15, 2020. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

AUDIT ENGAGEMENT: On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Winkler to approve the audit engagement letter with Zwygart John & Associates for fiscal year ending 9/30/20 in the amount of $19,700. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

SURPLUS: Public Works Director Mager stated this Chevy is not used. It is a red 4×4 with 57,000 original miles. The utility box is welded on so it will be sold with the vehicle. On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Farris to surplus the 1989 Chevy ¾ ton pickup with utility box. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

Mager stated the City is not composting, the machine (yellow mixer) is worn out and did not function as hoped. On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Farris to surplus the yellow mixer for composting at the WWTP. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.

PUBLIC SAFETY PAYROLL PROPOSAL CORONAVIRUS RELIEF: Administrator Kennedy explained Governor Little’s public safety payroll proposal. If interested the City would need to submit a letter of intent by July 17th. Then the City would be notified of the funding level by July 24th. At that time, the City can determine if they want to participate. In order to participate in the program, the City can not increase their property tax budget by any growth factor except new construction and annexation. Kennedy stated historically Grangeville has always taken the 3% increase. After discussion, the City isn’t sure the program will benefit Grangeville. If Kennedy has time to determine the numbers she can submit an intent; however the Council didn’t feel it was necessary.

The meeting adjourned at 6:36 P.M.

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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:

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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk

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