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Votes at a glance:

- Approve meeting agenda: Motion carried (unanimous roll call).
- Approve consent agenda: Motion carried (unanimous roll call).
- Allow staff to provide input to Mountain Community Center District team: Motion carried, roll call vote yes=5, no=0 (authorized staff involvement; no funding commitment).
- Adopt Resolution 25‑07 (expanded and modified Local Housing Incentive Program), as amended in sections 6(a)(1) and 6(b)(1) to reflect developer/homeowner language; replace Resolution 19‑02 and authorize mayor signature: Motion carried, roll call vote yes=5, no=0.
- Approve quitclaim deed to finalize vacation of a portion of Dawson Avenue north of Hemlock Street, subject to revision to Exhibit B to reflect full 20‑foot vacated area and easement labeling; authorize mayor signature: Motion carried, roll call vote yes=5, no=0.
- Award Mission Street (Idaho Street to State Highway 55) construction contract to K2 Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $619,897.90; authorize mayor to sign and staff to manage change orders up to 10% of contract: Motion carried, roll call vote yes=5, no=0.
- Appoint Daryl Richards to McCall Redevelopment Agency for a term expiring March 2028; authorize mayor to sign: Motion carried, roll call vote yes=5, no=0.
- Appoint Claire Bowman, Matt Stebbins and reappoint Tony Curtis to the Local Option Tax Commission for four‑year terms beginning March 2025: Motion carried, roll call vote yes=5, no=0.

For each approved action, the council authorized signatures and directed staff to carry out follow‑up steps appropriate to the item (contract execution, deed recording, administrative rulemaking for the housing program, or continued staff engagement).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council Meeting 2.27.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of the meeting's formal actions and vote results, including approvals of agendas, programs, contracts, appointments and the Dawson Avenue deed recording authorization.","taxTitle","McCall, Valley County, Idaho","taxId",51057,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6660116,"City awards Mission Street (Idaho–Highway 55) reconstruction contract to K2 Excavation for $619,897.90",175,6057000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2437945-4c15f2d96548e08169ecf30d0c945f08&start=6057&end=6232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2437945-4c15f2d96548e08169ecf30d0c945f08/thumbnail_6057000.jpg","/articles/6660116/McCall/Valley-County/Idaho/City-awards-Mission-Street-IdahoHighway-55-reconstruction-contract-to-K2-Excavation-for-61989790","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660116-1cc6cc361281266105110ef1e1f07629/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163629&Signature=fn2gXc7Nhe5diicSKCVl2mzYPaNiQiUvZWxAzUkevd5dsRfS-zU3VSsMwJUk62hkqZsclVQXPGFa8Fuumw0HbhcQWiSNjaFVfcL~1FTSfghAa-UXWj2SZaNjTtXiqoylimMff3jjIbdQWb3YWc~PMMrYan1uYenIS67ZZSIQ3874GRk0A94ngl9Prz-hiLVxskDzmILOTB3uiB456GrUswahE30HS9feEa3OHQ6Y6apkEVTIlvSdAGo42Y-9mRCQgMXGoWSDyo4FgLkr3M8J1DcKzJupeM7j3rOqQPs6FShGf-0haLywKWDBKYElj92u165tkmh9wXdoBIIZ-hVEew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The council awarded the Mission Street reconstruction contract (Idaho Street to State Highway 55) to K2 Excavation, Inc., following a rebid process that produced a low responsive bidder with a compliant proposal.

Public Works Director Nathan Stewart said the rebid attracted competition and the low bid was similar to prior estimates; the low responsive bidder matched the low bidder from the earlier solicitation. Stewart recommended awarding the contract to K2 Excavation in the amount of $619,897.90.

Nut graf: The council approved the award and authorized the mayor to sign necessary documents and authorized staff to manage change orders up to 10% of the contract total. The project had been planned for earlier years but was rebid this cycle; staff reported the lower bid relative to earlier engineer estimates reflected increased local competition.

Council moved and seconded the award motion; a roll call vote carried and staff will proceed with contract execution and construction management.

Ending: Staff will execute the contract with K2 Excavation and begin project mobilization per the contract schedule; staff will manage change orders within the authorized 10% contingency and report material change orders to council as required.","After a successful rebid, the council awarded the Mission Street reconstruction contract to K2 Excavation for $619,897.90 and authorized the mayor to sign documents and staff to manage change orders up to 10% of the contract amount.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6660120,"Council approves quitclaim deed to complete 1998 vacation of portion of Dawson Avenue north of Hemlock Street",426,5647000,6073000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2437945-4c15f2d96548e08169ecf30d0c945f08&start=5647&end=6073","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2437945-4c15f2d96548e08169ecf30d0c945f08/thumbnail_5647000.jpg","/articles/6660120/McCall/Valley-County/Idaho/Council-approves-quitclaim-deed-to-complete-1998-vacation-of-portion-of-Dawson-Avenue-north-of-Hemlock-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660120-4dcc6a462e20caa3aaf884f5d7d1cd8b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163629&Signature=SokuU2uYIC6NCbiozp0gxFzcFDP~ajOBZOGhYdk8sC2Jxr4sMgd33-h-FjOzCCu7xXG-UIybygMxRKD0VNpGv5QeRFlUFNghdnOc1Y0VYq~nQDckZh~zzFcftgm5KQ0-iNgCGg3XKg6YQdfk~hfn9XLWOjfGUfyPkvjNaGSyaFdsl1oVCmgblezyWfRNlm7C2tGHwwlQTR1UrFcYQY8UScXF9rFOquYVghJ-i8Q0MecVwnzsSPsUMmbve1VY2vz0xxCQIz3LehIj1iDyiPg-DddEUUo7ii9S~tDZW8V4kAcOE8~Y~MQy~Jop4-fmWVbDY9Zlqri6GB5tJGw6v7RnMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The council approved a quitclaim deed to complete the long‑outstanding vacation of a 20‑foot section of Dawson Avenue north of Hemlock Street, a transaction the minutes show was approved by the council in 1998 but was not fully recorded.

Meredith Todd, city planner and sustainability planner, outlined the history: Planning and Zoning recommended the vacation in 1997 and the council voted to approve it in January 1998, but a legal exhibit and quitclaim deed were not finalized. Recent title work by the county assessor and city staff identified the missing deed, and the city’s surveyor produced new exhibits.

Nut graf: To resolve a title cloud created by an incomplete 1998 vacation, the council approved a quitclaim deed subject to a revision to Exhibit B so that the map correctly reflects the full 20‑foot vacated area and a 10‑foot snow‑storage easement. The mayor was authorized to sign necessary documents.

Todd said the proposed deed and exhibits document the city’s prior action and correct the public record; staff and legal recommended the deed be approved with the Exhibit B revision to change the hashed area label to “easement portion” where appropriate so the record matches the intended easement and vacated area.

Council voted in favor on a roll call vote and authorized staff to record the corrected quitclaim deed.

Ending: Staff will finalize Exhibit B per the revision and record the quitclaim deed to remove the cloud on title for the affected property.","City staff and the surveyor identified an incomplete transfer dating to a 1998 vacation decision. Council approved a quitclaim deed, subject to a corrected exhibit showing the full 20‑foot vacated area and a 10‑foot snow storage easement, and authorized the mayor to sign.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6660124,"Council adopts expanded local housing incentive program (Resolution 25-07) with edits to homeowner/developer language",1563,4063000,5626000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2437945-4c15f2d96548e08169ecf30d0c945f08&start=4063&end=5626","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2437945-4c15f2d96548e08169ecf30d0c945f08/thumbnail_4063000.jpg","/articles/6660124/McCall/Valley-County/Idaho/Council-adopts-expanded-local-housing-incentive-program-Resolution-25-07-with-edits-to-homeownerdeveloper-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660124-96f91b8d53732c0e2d2764d09f5e44d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163629&Signature=iSiTNxH6HeqURjAPAGl7AoGiuLZSsZkjWKxKh5mD0WBLUK9S8Fd9nxbxmdFN5W2RJcN6B9ttL0w~V9NqSr72q-S4fz7r~l3qsiAdnWSWfofaeG-MjTy4kXtklSn~2njcMq5Qg5KZF4WdXU2aoCPSXSOGmDwm2w2A1UDGKFE1~XQHc70BooXpUGo2AvX4JQufK9EFzdLBBa8268vnUfR4ANgNGhlrIwoH3DM3~TjsSOIXKghb8-6zxr9Bs8NXx7pGH4~9pAgiqmZYyPLdHWVsx0XXJuQSmAh3DX3ELdUeNm5Gqa6QI18KE7-O-iDSgw8EH8Pxq5YuFknz~UOp3-zvMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The McCall City Council adopted Resolution 25‑07, an expanded and modified Local Housing Incentive Program, replacing the city’s 2019 local housing resolution.

Michelle (Community and Economic Development Director) and consultant Adrian (Adrian Quinn) presented the evaluation and the proposed revisions, which include updated definitions, an added affordability tier tied to income qualification, and clearer administration procedures. Michelle noted an edit to correct the citation to the prior resolution number (replace 10‑02 with 19‑02) and explained the proposal retains the prior $10,000 incentive per deed‑restricted unit while adding a higher $20,000 incentive tier for income‑restricted units.

Nut graf: The resolution formalizes the program framework and expands incentives to encourage deed‑restricted local housing units, while giving staff limited authority to modify provisions in sections 5 and 6 to handle project‑specific administration. Council amended the exhibit language to clarify whether reimbursement is paid to a developer or homeowner where appropriate.

Council members discussed sequencing and administration: several members asked whether reimbursements should go to the developer, the homeowner or be written as “developer/homeowner” to capture both scenarios. Staff and the consultant explained reimbursements are paid to the land‑use applicant who seeks approvals (developer or homeowner), and that recordation of a local covenant may follow land‑use approvals and trigger reimbursement when an eligible purchaser is identified. Councilors asked staff to keep the council apprised via monthly progress reports rather than bringing each deed restriction individually.

A motion to adopt Resolution 25‑07 as amended in sections 6(a)(1) and 6(b)(1) (changing homeowner language to capture developer/homeowner where applicable) carried on a roll call vote. The mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents.

Ending: The council approved the revised program and directed staff to proceed with administrative materials and monthly updates about deed restrictions and program activity.","Council voted to adopt Resolution 25-07, replacing the 2019 program. The resolution expands incentives, adds an income‑qualification tier, and gives staff limited administrative flexibility; council amendments clarified homeowner/developer language in sections 6(a)(1) and 6(b)(1).",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6660128,"Local group proposes auditorium district and field house to expand year‑round recreation; council allows staff input",1471,2111000,3582000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2437945-4c15f2d96548e08169ecf30d0c945f08&start=2111&end=3582","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2437945-4c15f2d96548e08169ecf30d0c945f08/thumbnail_2111000.jpg","/articles/6660128/McCall/Valley-County/Idaho/Local-group-proposes-auditorium-district-and-field-house-to-expand-yearround-recreation-council-allows-staff-input","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660128-88ee5d01d2f7ad6692de81f93e5427fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163629&Signature=LSh~svt2yl98K3m2I8O7PH~CObIVz9okPOZriscgdUcvKIz-wPIe9MrNHnlxVZnNulPEftg9B0LniTzENAK4t0skGiEozPF3Imwo~otK7u2d8wSEjVEiePmOAPjbBt0JkgrBTvX7LPn3tMW2UMPfjBVXQgHMSD-F4Fk8cumRueMq~QB1K5-Rvs-xsgkNG9OKgzfh3lYHNoGzwF~YrwV206xvDumoDw5HYd4j223ycMh43NOpmLvr9KsBITQslrsAobcUcgbMVJqUCgAsFjaYcSf6UlwYvEZOysPNcUftuDKGm0dYcXl8Eh9kebIrbbrK7eQUjmdIobZ0CjNV1R4yCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A newly organized local group presented a proposal to create a Mountain Community Center (auditorium) district to finance and build a multi‑use field house and future community facilities for Valley County and McCall.

Kurt Wolf, Parks and Recreation Director, introduced the team and said city staff will add value to the process where appropriate. Johanna (Valley County Treasurer) and Blake Lingle and other members described a multi‑phased facility intended for year‑round athletics, community events and recreation.

Nut graf: The group proposed creating an auditorium or community center district under Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 49 to allow a local-option travel and lodging tax (up to 5% under code) across a district boundary (north Valley County including McCall and unincorporated areas). The presenters provided a conservative revenue estimate of about $1,500,000 annually for the proposed district and described a financing approach combining private fundraising, potential commercial activity and district revenue to cover operations and debt service for construction.

Presenters said the initial build would be a field house with partitions to host multiple sports and community events, and that the project team has formed a nonprofit and political-action committee and has secured some donor interest. The group showed comparisons to recently built field houses in Idaho and elsewhere and said districts in other Idaho cities (Boise, Idaho Falls and a recently formed Nampa district) provided precedents.

The presentation noted the district would be able to impose a local lodging tax within the district boundary and could finance construction through certificates of participation backed by expected district revenue. Presenters said a reduced tax rate would be possible if private fundraising covered construction costs; otherwise rates up to the statutory cap could be used. Johanna read a provision from Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 49 describing the authority of auditorium/community center districts to construct and operate public auditoriums, exhibition halls, convention centers and sports arenas.

Council discussion focused on district boundary, whether McCall short-term rentals would be included (answer: yes, district would include short-term lodgings within its boundary), how tax rates could vary depending on fundraising, and the potential for district revenue to support other facilities in partnership with cities or counties. The council then considered a formal request to allow city staff to provide input to the Mountain Community Center District team; a motion to allow staff to provide input passed on a roll call vote.

Ending: The council voted to allow staff participation and to continue working with the community group. The district proposal will move forward through subsequent steps including boundary refinement, legal review, and further staff and council conversations.","A community group proposed a phased field-house project and formation of an auditorium (community center) district under Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 49 to finance operations through a lodging tax. Council authorized staff to provide input to the Mountain Community Center District team.",{"_33":123,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":124,"_41":125,"_43":126,"_45":127,"_47":128,"_49":129,"_51":130,"_53":131,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":132,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":133,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6660131,"McCall council hears update on 'Rooted in Resilience' climate action plan; consultants outline EV, wildfire and engagement work",1027,538000,1565000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2437945-4c15f2d96548e08169ecf30d0c945f08&start=538&end=1565","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2437945-4c15f2d96548e08169ecf30d0c945f08/thumbnail_538000.jpg","/articles/6660131/McCall/Valley-County/Idaho/McCall-council-hears-update-on-Rooted-in-Resilience-climate-action-plan-consultants-outline-EV-wildfire-and-engagement-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660131-d11099056a7350fbbf12fc46afc7f439/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163629&Signature=eALG7xwj5EE6V8tuiy2kYtbEM5BpS5hiY0Mo-IZtp9Gj95e-R~4LZaohakAaQ967cvaO~MvD4HB-xhQuBxtQWMEAe7JZIPnoZYHKvGgF-VxBI22LTj2nf7QLC24ZSPHg5zpbxrpQ9VBwH-ZgFnRhs9MFPoF4y3DLb1eg6NAD8IqEDzq9sSwIRKBM4ayLnVHTxU150QXth74ee8y79zh-ec8adgUKt6s1vIzfNzLUQvSZLk1HN0JFTeqycqeafdplgRZhjtNr5CJnu590dRssdQujvP54fhup7hsmb9W9oN1jsnTL-~Fbshrrg29ps2Ew8wRC1wy1ZHIAGWu6UuLqLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","McCall City Council on the meeting received the first major project update on the city's climate action plan, Rooted in Resilience, from Meredith Todd, the city's sustainability planner, and consultants from Lotus Sustainability.

Meredith Todd said the presentation was “the first major project update on our climate action plan that is in progress, titled Rooted in Resilience.” She told the council Lotus Sustainability and Engineering (Lotus) began work under contract last April and that the packet included a memo and an account of public engagement to date.

Nut graf: The Lotus team described a multi-month process of inventory review, stakeholder interviews and six rapid surveys (more than 2,000 responses) and said the next work phase will prioritize implementable strategies that respond to McCall’s wildfire, snowpack and visitor-management challenges. The consultants also previewed a public EV demo day tied to community outreach in April and a March 10 community workshop led by McCall Outdoor Science School graduate students.

Consultant Grace Sullivan summarized the project timeline and scope: Lotus has completed background research and stakeholder engagement and is now refining a “suite of strategies” to be made actionable and defensible by data. Tom Herod of Lotus described technical analyses, including a deeper look at fuel consumption and lifetime cost comparisons for a potential municipal EV fleet conversion. Herod said the team compared roughly 13 vehicles from an earlier Sawatch Labs analysis, using an estimated $4.10 per gallon for gasoline and electricity rates for EV cost modeling, and concluded EVs show lifecycle cost and emissions savings even on a grid with current emissions.

The consultants reported survey findings they said show high community interest in energy efficiency, wildfire readiness, diversified energy sources and improved insulation. They said 77% of respondents are aware of energy-efficiency benefits and many residents expressed interest in using electric bikes or replacing single-occupancy trips. Lotus identified three strategy categories—health and resilience, destination management and transportation—and said fire mitigation and energy efficiency rose to the top across engagement activities.

Lotus outlined next steps: finalize the plan framework, investigate funding, model 3–5 priority strategies and draft the plan for a fall adoption. Meredith Todd confirmed Lotus will be in McCall April 4–6 for an EV demo day, a Friday work session and pop-up outreach during Arbor Day weekend.

Council members thanked the team and asked about timing and enforceability. Council member Lyle Machesek said the plan must “give us the teeth and capacity” to enact ordinances and policies when adopted, and Council member Julie (last name on file) urged clear short-term actions so the plan does not “sit on the shelf.” Todd and the consultants said the next months will focus on making the strategies implementable and on crafting a prioritization methodology with the advisory steering committee.

Ending: The council did not take formal action on the plan at this meeting but scheduled Lotus’ April visit and related public engagement events; staff and consultants will return with modeled strategy options and a proposed prioritization approach later this year.","City sustainability planner Meredith Todd and consultants from Lotus Sustainability briefed the council on progress of the 'Rooted in Resilience' climate action plan, including community engagement results, targeted analyses of an EV fleet conversion, and next steps for modeling and prioritizing strategies.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: outcomes from McCall City Council meeting

City awards Mission Street (Idaho–Highway 55) reconstruction contract to K2 Excavation for $619,897.90

Council approves quitclaim deed to complete 1998 vacation of portion of Dawson Avenue north of Hemlock Street

Council adopts expanded local housing incentive program (Resolution 25-07) with edits to homeowner/developer language

Local group proposes auditorium district and field house to expand year‑round recreation; council allows staff input

McCall council hears update on 'Rooted in Resilience' climate action plan; consultants outline EV, wildfire and engagement work