City Council Meeting Minutes for 2/10/2010

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE - Pend d'O Bay Trail;Employee Pay;Utility Billing;Parks & Rec Agreements;Travers Park;EMS Transport;Cell Phone Use While Driving;Beach Access;Joint Planning Comm;Use of Council Chambers;Community Hall Policy;Deferred Comp;ADA Plan

PRESENT: Council members Snedden, Ogilvie and Schuck were present.  Mayor Hellar was present.

STAFF PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Director Kim Woodruff, Planning Director Jeremy Grimm, City Attorney Will Herrington, Fire Chief Robert Tyler, Jason Wiley, Michael Gow, Kevin Amorebieta and City Clerk Maree Peck.

OTHERS PRESENT: Susan Drumheller, Steve Gill, Helen Newton, RaeAnn Mavity, Brenda Woodward, Dyno Wahl, Jan Griffiths, Rob Wakely, Chris Chambers, Bob and Liz Hawn.

ELECT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

Councilwoman Ogilvie nominated Councilman Snedden as Committee Chair.  Councilman Schuck approved.  Councilman Snedden was elected as Chair of the Administrative Committee.  He suggested that a new chair be elected every six months.

PEND D’OREILLE BAY TRAIL PROJECT

Susan Drumheller of the Friends of the Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail (POBT) provided an overview of the project, its main purpose and trail benefits.  The Friends of the Pend d’Oreille Bay Trail is  compiled of three subcommittees working on a concept plan, how to fund the project and to have an outreach working group.  She stated all the surrounding entities, state agencies and the National Park Service meet monthly to discuss the trail updates.  The National Park Service provided the Friends of the POBT with a technology services grant to assist in implementing a concept plan that involves community involvement.  The goals are to create a design, acknowledge property rights of historic owners, have environmental protection, make the trail safe, provide a learning environment, develop a strategy for outreach, create mechanisms to manage and maintain the trail, develop a strategy to finance the concept plan, and to retain options for future expansion.  She noted the goals and objectives do not mention access to the waterfront but that it will be added as a goal.  She said a design workshop was held on November 6 and 7, 2009, with over 700 people attending the workshop.  Terms were compiled to review trail connectivity, review the shoreline aspects, review maintaining public access, interpretation, education, and history as well as maintaining wildlife habitat and provide amenities for paddlers.  She stated the Friends of the POBT are focusing on completing the concept plan and hoped to have it completed by this summer.  She hoped the city would adopt the plan as part of the city's comprehensive plan.  She felt this would be an important fundraising tool and help guide redevelopment under the Brownfield assessment process.

Steve Gill from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) responded to Councilman Schuck the timeline could take up to 16 years and will be a long time commitment.  He said a three year grant was received in the amount of $650,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA.)  He stated the DEQ signed a memorandum of understanding with the cities and county to accept these funds.  He briefly reviewed the first and second quarter accomplishments.  A preliminary assessment conducted by DEQ has identified five zones along the proposed coalition assessment corridor located along a two-mile stretch of Lake Pend Oreille shoreline that begins just north of Sandpoint City Beach and passes through the respective jurisdictions of Sandpoint, Ponderay and Kootenai.  The zones are defined based on historical usage and are on land that consists of multiple individual properties with a mix of two cities, Bonner County and seven private ownerships, which also includes Burlington Northern-Santa Fe railroad right-of-way. Post-railroad industrial activities along this shoreline corridor include lead smelting and refining activities, lumber mill operations, and railroad coal dock facilities. Due to the overall size of this corridor, assessment as a single zone would be problematic over the two-mile stretch of Lake Pend Oreille shoreline.  He said part of the plan is to have five different alternatives with the ability to have a scope of costs and the ability to work with private property owners.  He stated the Bonner County Historical Society has indicated they will have the funds to build a museum in Kootenai with connectivity to the trail.  He reviewed the Coalition's next steps for the third quarter.  He hoped city council would approve the mayor's selection of one city council member and one city staff member from each city to allow further communication, to look at funds and to look at cities' needs.  The State has four contractors, with a goal to use as much of the $571,000 for local contractors and with Washington Group as the chosen primary contractor.  He stressed the goal of the steering committee is to get the railroad to agree with the potential involved, as their property is inaccessible.  He said there has been discussion about conservation easements with the Inland Northwest Land Trust and other organizations with tax incentives.  He said there will be a total of $5.2 million in additional potential funding.  He estimated a timeline of five years to have property access and agreements, three to four years for property clean up, and negotiations with the railroad will take place over time.  He felt negotiations would be ongoing with private property owners.  He stated that Bonner County would be involved, as they provide leverage for potential land swaps.

Susan Drumheller requested input and any questions regarding the goals.  Mr. Gill noted the memorandum of understanding is to allow the potential for adjoining entities to have long term operations and maintenance with mechanisms to be applied from those entities currently involved with the management of Pend Oreille Lake level.  He hoped to have an amended memorandum of understanding ready for council’s review at next week’s council meeting.  He explained the federal government requires amendments to the memorandum of understanding so their rules are followed.  He noted more agencies have been involved, such as the Corp of Engineers, the Bonneville Power Administration and Idaho Fish and Game, to look at other models and look for funding available. Susan Drumheller stated the entities involved would make the decision as to whether dogs would be allowed on the trail.  
FOR INFORMATION ONLY

ELIMINATION OF PAY FOR PERFORMANCE STEP INCREASES FROM 2009/2010 BUDGET

Jason Wiley, Sandpoint Employee Association representative, stated the letter provided to the Administrative Committee was simply informational as to how the employees feel about the council’s decision not to budget for the pay for performance wage increase.  He stressed the importance of keeping employees at market to retain employees and referred to the BDPA’s final report of May 2009, which found that the City of Sandpoint wages are approximately 6.77% below the actual wages of survey participants.   Mayor Hellar added that city council should not forget that the employees were willing to give up their pay for performance increase in wages and that the employees still want continue to be part of the team.  Mr. Wiley also pointed out the employees willingly voted to impose the health care increase upon themselves.  Councilman Schuck suggested looking at this matter during the budget process and possibly restructuring the wage scale.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY

1. BILLING DOCUMENT SPECIALISTS CONTRACT

BDS is the company that prints and mails the City’s utility bills monthly.  There is no change to the previous contract.

RECOMMENDATION TO CONSENT CALENDAR:  That city council approve the proposed Customer Service Agreement between the City of Sandpoint and Billing Document Specialists and authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign.

2. KAYAK DEMO DAY AT CITY BEACH AGREEMENT

There will be no change from the 2009 contract with the exception of additional language that all demonstrations will be free to the public.

RECOMMENDATION TO CONSENT CALENDAR:  That city council approve the proposed 2010 Kayak Demo Day Agreement and authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign.

3. POAC ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR AT CITY BEACH AGREEMENT

There was no change to the previous contract.

RECOMMENDATION TO CONSENT CALENDAR:  That city council approve the proposed POAC Agreement for Arts and Crafts Fair at City Beach and authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign.

4. FARMERS MARKET 2010 AGREEMENT

Revisions to the previous year’s contract provide that the hours have been extended to  accurately reflect the current practice, to remove the City as the dictator of where booths are located and leaving flexibility to the Market leadership and Manager.  
RECOMMENDATION TO CONSENT CALENDAR:  That city council approve the proposed Farmers Market Agreement and authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign.

5. FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT 2010 MEMORIAL FIELD LEASE

There is no change in the contract from 2009.  The lease includes language to encourage cooperation with the city departments for insurance, maintenance, security plan, decibel levels, concession signage, noise levels and parking.

RECOMMENDATION TO CONSENT CALENDAR:  That city council approve the proposed 2010 Festival and Sandpoint Memorial Field Lease and authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign.

6. LIONS CLUB INDEPENDENCE DAY CITY BEACH AGREEMENT

Parks and Recreation Director Kim Woodruff noted the Lions Club will schedule the festivities on Saturday, July 3rd this year.
RECOMMENDATION TO CONSENT CALENDAR:  That city council approve the proposed Lions Club Independence Day City Beach Celebration Agreement and authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign.

7. TOUR BOAT LEASE 2010

There is no change to the 2009 lease.  The CPI used for this lease decreased slightly, with the lessee agreeing to pay the same amount as last year.
RECOMMENDATION TO CONSENT CALENDAR:  That city council approve the proposed 2010 Lake Pend Oreille Cruises Lease and authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign.

8. TRAVERS PARK NEW PLAYGROUND PURCHASE

Parks and Recreation Director Kim Woodruff noted three quotes for new playground equipment were submitted: Great Western - $49,764.95; Slides and Stuff - $59,970.05 and Burke - $66,734.00.  He emphasized this is the first attempt to have playground equipment that will accommodate all children.  He pointed out the current playground equipment at Travers Park on the hill will be removed and will be used for scrap or will be destroyed.  The hill will be retained, but the city will remove the sand and will plant grass on the hill.  City Attorney Will Herrington approved the purchase order.  Mr. Woodruff stated an additional $20,000 was needed for installation but that the funds will be derived from donations and fundraising.  Mr. Herrington explained the city can accept proposals for goods up to $50,000, as long as they receive three proposals.  If the cost is over $50,000, the city is required to advertise, which is the reason to keep the contract under $50,000.

Kim Woodruff noted Great Western was also the supplier of the new playground equipment at Lakeview Park.  He stated the equipment is funded from non-residential fees, which generate approximately $12,000 a year and are earmarked for playground funds, with no general fund tax dollars used for this project.  He pointed out standards for playground equipment have increased and that the new equipment is ADA compliant.
RECOMMENDATION TO CONSENT CALENDAR:  That city council approve the lowest responsible proposal from Great Western Park & Playground in the amount of $49,764.95, to approve the proposed Purchase Order and authorize the mayor to sign.

OPERATIONAL CHANGE/EMS TRANSPORT SERVICES

Fire Chief Robert Tyler reviewed the map of Bonner County fire districts.  He stated Bonner County has a total of 18,000 square miles, and the City of Sandpoint has 6.8 square miles.  In 2009, the City of Sandpoint responded to 688 incidents within the community.  He said there was a need to review how to design a system and how to have an ambulance response unit in the city's fire department.  Approximately two weeks ago, the Sandpoint Fire Department applied for a grant for six firefighters dedicated for ambulance response for a three year project with the first two years funded 100% by the Federal government.  The third year, it is the responsibility of the submitting agency to pay the salaries for six employees, but the City of Sandpoint does not have matching funds for the third year.  He expected there would be three Bonner County employees and an ambulance in the city's fire department in the near future, with no detailed timeframe at this time.  There would be two people on the ambulance and two people on a fire engine that would provide service to the City of Sandpoint and surrounding community.  He stated the ambulance based in the City may have to cover an incident in Kootenai and will still be a Bonner County EMS System resource.

Chief Rob Wakely of Bonner County Emergency Medical Services (BCEMS) said the goal is to adequately cover this service throughout Bonner County.  He commented it was important to consider how to best spend the funds the County ambulance district provides, which need to be used for the EMS system for all of Bonner County.  The ambulance needs to be staffed 24/7 with three shifts requiring six full time people to keep the ambulance in operation.  He pointed out the Sagle Fire District’s three firefighters funded by the ambulance district tax funds as an efficient use of resources in the County.  He stated there needs to be reassurance that the third year will be funded, or the grant will not be funded.  He said there are two concerns with transferring funds and staff to another district, as it would set a precedent, with a district paying one-half of the units and not a direct benefit for the system.  He said funding for one-half of the year would cost approximately $200,000.

Chief Tyler stated there is consideration of looking at incident priorities and depends on the needed resources.  He said when the staff engine number is lowered, the city will lose the ISO rating.  He stated the volunteer program has increased but can’t depend on it.  He hoped to have four personnel with a transitional timeframe in order to become familiar with the operational changes.  Mr. Wakely stated the City would house the ambulance utilizing Bonner County personnel without financial impact.  Chief Tyler stated Insurance Services Office (ISO) recognizes firefighter volunteers, which will greatly influence the rating to Class 2, but the City’s current rating is a Class 4.  He explained there are quite a few elements in order to reach a Class 2.  The ISO also recognizes automatic aid agreements.  He expected the City to enter into a mutual aid agreement with the Sagle Fire District soon.  

Mr. Wakely noted the first step would be to have a fire-based EMS in Sandpoint, then to consider the upgrade of firefighters to an ALS/paramedic level but that it takes time and money.  He explained the tax revenue is over $2 million and generate $300,000 from enterprise funds.  He said taxpayers are also billed if the service is used.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY.

MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL RESOLUTION TO STATE LEGISLATURE

Councilwoman Ogilvie stated, at the last council meeting, she reluctantly supported the Mayor’s decision to veto the cell phone ordinance that was passed by the council. The Mayor, Police Chief and council president all stated they were in favor of a resolution to the Idaho Legislature supporting the adoption of a state law. There are currently two bills in the Idaho Legislature addressing this problem, and approval of this proposed resolution will send a strong message of support.  Public awareness about this problem is increasing, and the sale and use of cell phones is increasing even faster, which will result in the dangers of this practice being impossible for lawmakers to ignore.

American motorists spend substantial amounts of their day in moving vehicles. It is not surprising that people attempt to optimize that time by utilizing the ability to stay connected. The amount of driving time spent distracted by cell phone use has led to the need for laws that will restrict or prohibit these dangerous activities.  In addition, the public debate that surrounds these laws will also serve to educate the public about the dangers of inattentive driving through the use of cell phones.  She stated she has contacted seven surrounding cities, requesting their participation in this multi-jurisdictional resolution.  Last night, the City of East Hope passed the resolution unanimously.  She hoped to add many other cities as possible in order to send a uniform message to the State Legislature.  

Councilman Schuck raised concern, as there were other issues regarding inattentive driving and that Idaho Code already covers inattentive driving, but he supported the idea.  Councilwoman Ogilvie explained the resolution provides support of Bills 1264 and 1259 currently before the Senate.  Helen Newton felt that it should be clear what city council was supporting.  City Attorney Will Herrington recommended the resolution indicate a support for banning text messaging and the use of hand held cell phones.  Councilman Schuck added this would not involve banning hands free devices.  Mr. Herrington explained there would be support of the general concept and any bills that would ban texting and hand held devices while driving.   Councilman Snedden suggested an amendment to the resolution: “Now, therefore be it resolved that the Mayors, Councils, and Commissioners wish to encourage the immediate passage, enactment and enforcement of State law addressing both texting and cell phone use while driving.”
RECOMMENDATION:  That city council approve the resolution entitled “Multi-jurisdictional Resolution to the Idaho State Legislature supporting passage and enactment of laws pertaining to the use of electronic devices while operating moving vehicles” as amended and to be discussed with the full city council at their February 17, 2010, council meeting.  

OPEN RIGHTS OF WAY TO PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS

Councilman Snedden felt the city should take steps to increase the amount of waterfront access available to the public. Similar to the Third Avenue pier, the City of Sandpoint has five unimproved rights of way ending in Lake Pend Oreille on Ella Avenue, Boyer Avenue, Division Avenue, Larch Street and Euclid Avenue.  Some of the public rights of way are currently used by adjacent property owners for gardens or other personal aspects.  He requested city council support a letter drafted by city staff with notice of the City’s intent to use the public rights of way for public access.  He envisioned some of the accesses would be modeled after the Third Avenue Pier, to be used as access points for canoes and kayaks, and some could be used as swimming areas. These could be addressed in the Parks Master Plan.  He suggested a second letter be sent establishing a deadline for removal of any encroachments in the right of way.

Chris Chambers believed the city was offered the opportunity to purchase the lake beds at the end of the rights of way, but they were not purchased by the city.  He stated it would be difficult for the City to allow public access across private property.  Councilman Snedden stated the public has the right to use public waterways.  Chris Chambers noted access to Euclid Avenue is open, with property owners using the right of way for a garden and the public asking permission from the landowners who own the lake bed to use the public access.  He asked how the city would be maintaining the public rights of way and if they would be removing vegetation and trees.  Parks and Recreation Director Kim Woodruff felt, until the Parks Master Plan is developed, that a letter to adjacent property owners be sent to simply notify them that the city plans to develop the rights of way in the future.  He suggested that, when the city develops these parks, it solicit input from the neighborhoods.  He didn't feel it would be in the city's best interest to ask property owners to remove the personal aspects so soon.  Mayor Hellar suggested that the property owners are warned not to use the public rights of way for any permanent structures or gardens.  

Will Herrington's view was this would be part of the planning process by identifying the widths of rights of way and identifying the city’s riparian rights of way.  He felt property owners should be provided notice not to have obstructions within the rights of way and if they don't remove the obstructions, they should do so within 30 days or whenever reasonable.  Under Idaho Code, encroachments on the rights of way don’t take the rights away from the city.  Chris Chambers gave an example that alleys are owned by the city but the property owner is responsible for maintaining the alleys and felt this procedure would fall onto those property owners who use the public access to the beach.  Planning Director Jeremy Grimm testified as a property owner that his family utilizes the Ella Avenue beach access and supported improved public access.  Councilman Schuck suggested there should be a better understanding of what the water rights are.  Kim Woodruff suggested approaching the water owners and asking if they would be willing to donate or sell to the City.  Mr. Herrington advised those rights can be required through negotiation and eminent domain.  Mr. Chambers felt the issue is having friendly water access.  Helen Newton noted this issue has been discussed for at least the past 30 years and that no offer was made to the City for use of beach access.  She didn’t feel some of the property owners would be interested in negotiating with the city.  She stated it should be reviewed as to whether Riverside Avenue, which is currently under water, was ever vacated.  She felt now is the time to put this issue on the table for long range planning for the City’s park system and the possibility of selling 30 feet to the property owners on the left and right of Ella Avenue but to look at several options, then to make a decision.  

Councilman Snedden commented he has litigated on submerged land on the lake and stated public access is at least at the high water mark.  He raised concern with property owners who continue to improve the rights of way.  He suggested the city set a precedent that sometime in the future, the city look at using public rights of way.  He suggested letters be sent on a case by case basis.  Will Herrington stated he would draft the proposed letter.
RECOMMENDATION:  That city council approve sending a letter to the adjacent land owners with notice that the areas on Boyer, Larch, Division, Ella and Euclid are public rights of way with the city’s intent to use as public access to the beach as drafted by city staff’s discretion.  

CREATION OF JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION

Councilman Snedden stated his proposal is to create a joint planning commission with Bonner County and the City of Ponderay dealing with water, sewer, transportation and ACI issues.  He stated the commission recommendations would be advisory only.  He responded to Helen Newton the reason why the Cities of Dover and Kootenai are not involved at this time is because he wanted to start out small but would send them notice that he intended to include them on the joint planning commission.  He said after sending them notice, they can join if they were interested at that time.  Planning Director Jeremy Grimm noted the comprehensive plan would be a foundation as to how the community grows and would be functional if every community plan was updated in order to move forward with fresh documents.  He stated Bonner County supported the council's decision to deny the request for rezoning in the City's ACI but wants to work with the city to understand and work toward an agreement on their ACI.  Councilman Schuck commented the City of Sandpoint will be receiving a notice to attend a joint meeting with Bonner County to discuss the ACI.  City Attorney Will Herrington stated it should be clear which statutory duties the proposed joint commission would take over.  He noted, in the past, each mayor and one council member of each city have had meetings to discuss water issues with mutual concern and suggested the joint planning commission’s actions not interfere with the water boundary meetings.  He suggested forming an intergovernmental committee consisting of one mayor and city council member from each city to be governmental representatives to discuss issues.  
RECOMMENDATION:  To discuss consideration of the creation of a joint planning commission with full city council at the February 17, 2010, council meeting.

CITY POLICY REGARDING USE OF CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OR CONFERENCE ROOM

Helen Newton provided a proposed policy for the use of city council chambers modeled after the Community Hall policy.  She explained the proposed policy sets the policy to facilitate the use of the council chambers as outlined by the Mayor in an earlier e-mail.  Mayor Hellar noted that she has authorized the Idaho Department of Lands to hold their regional meeting at the council chambers in June.  She stated the council chambers were used for Hazel Hall Day and an event for the Special Olympics.  She stated there has been no concern with misuse of the hall and opposed the proposed policy.  Helen Newton raised concern with the necessity of implementing a policy so that all mayors would be aware of the policy in the future.  She raised concern with abuse of the hall.  She suggested that if the chambers will be available for public use, then it should be advertised that City Hall can be used for those purposes.  She stressed either to have a policy in place to govern the use or notify those who could use the chambers that it's available for public use.  Councilman Schuck felt the chambers should be used for public use but didn’t feel it was necessary to implement rules for the use of the chambers.  Helen Newton pointed out the Community Hall revenue goes into the general fund to support the maintenance of the hall.  Councilwoman Ogilvie asked if her policy would also pertain to the fire and police departments’ involvement in public activities and preferred that the use be at the mayor's discretion.  Mayor Hellar stated any event that deals with fundraising, partisan, meetings of support or any meeting not open to the public are not allowed for use of the chambers.  Will Herrington noted the Community Hall is available for community use, and the chambers are used for council meetings and staff training.  He felt the mayor would have the governing latitude for the use of the council chambers.  He didn't feel it was necessary to advertise that the chambers could be used for any event.  Helen Newton noted that her proposed policy also includes the rules for use of equipment and facilities similar to the Community Hall.  She stressed future mayors may view use of the chambers differently.   Will Herrington suggested the mayor provide a list of rules for those who use the chambers under an exception.  Councilman Schuck added the rules could be used as a guideline.  Mayor Hellar stated she would forward her proposed rules to city council for their review.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY

COMMUNITY HALL POLICY REVISION

City Clerk Maree Peck stated the purpose of revising the Community Hall Policy is because Bonner County will be using the hall for the State and County primary election in May and the general election in November.  The fee that Bonner County would be required to pay for the use of the hall for both the primary election and the general election is $840.  Mayor Hellar felt these fees should be waived and that fees should be waived for similar circumstances where governmental entities will be using the hall for a substantial public benefit.   The city clerk reviewed the revisions that provide the mayor will have the discretion to waive all fees for governmental entities only if there will be a substantial public benefit, limitations to no more than one event per month plus 12 times per calendar year will include all rooms in the hall.  Updated contact phone numbers have been provided in case of damages, plumbing problems and for emergencies specifically after City Hall office hours.

Mayor Hellar noted that Bonner County decided to discontinue paying the City during their last budget process for use of the Community Hall, which removed them as exempt from the Community Hall Policy.  She raised concern that the City would charge the County and told the Bonner County Clerk the fee will only be waived when the hall is used for a polling place.  Helen Newton pointed out the County pays for the use of all 32 polling precincts.  She stated the County has used the Methodist Church for years and have paid for use of the church.  Will Herrington felt Bonner County should pay for the use of the hall because even the use for a polling place causes wear and tear on the hall.   Mayor Hellar stated she would find out whether Bonner County is charged for the use of all their polling precincts.  Will Herrington noted, effective January 1, 2011, the Bonner County Clerk will be the administrator for all city elections and that the city should consider not charging the County if they use the city facilities for the city’s polling place.  
FOR INFORMATION ONLY

10. STATE OF IDAHO COMPENSATION PLAN

City Clerk Maree Peck noted City of Sandpoint employees have had the opportunity to contribute a portion of their wages into a 457 plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions.    With the current plan, employees are only allowed to contribute to a plan for municipalities, which has an administration and fund fee.  The State of Idaho Deferred Compensation Board now permits any local public employer to adopt the State’s Deferred Compensation plan.  In order to allow employees to contribute to the State’s deferred compensation plan, the City is to adopt a resolution and provide the minutes reflecting the city’s adoption of the plan at no cost to the City.  Nationwide Retirement Solutions will be the administrator responsible for record-keeping, enrollment, education, marketing and customer service.   Pursuant to the letter from the Idaho Deferred Compensation Board, there will be no administration, commission or transaction fees, that normal fund operating expenses will be minimal at a cost for the employee.  Since the State plan is a much larger plan, mutual fund investments such as American Fund are willing to share some of the operating costs.  Nationwide will receive a kickback from American Funds, which pays for their administration services.  Therefore the administration cost will not be applied to the employees.  The State Plan offers more portfolios, mutual fund investment options and CD options for retirees.  So far, 16 Counties and Cities in the State of Idaho have adopted this Plan.  It was explained that the PERSI Choice Plan offers a similar program.  
RECOMMENDATION TO CONSENT CALENDAR:  That city council approve the adoption
of the State of Idaho Deferred Compensation Plan.

11. SANDPOINT ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT

City Attorney Will Herrington reviewed the proposed amendments to the Action Plan with recommended changes from the Idaho Attorney General’s Office.  A provision was added to the plan relating to removing obstacles on sidewalks.  Mr. Herrington explained the revision to the Plan will include language that the City will also review policies relating to sidewalk obstructions and will take steps to remedy those issues.  Another concern is the State felt the City’s proposed timeline was too short, and Mr. Herrington stated he added an extension to the timelines.   
RECOMMENDATION TO CONSENT CALENDAR:  That city council approve the amendments to the Sandpoint Action Plan.

The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

Maree Peck, City Clerk

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