HomeMy WebLinkAboutLease Task Force Minutes 11.05.2012 Lease Taskforce
November 5, 2012
Present: Mayor Olson, Bill Mountsier, Bruce McGee, Iry Wilke, Tom Nelson
Also in attendance: Curtis Lord
Tom Nelson opened the meeting at 6:36
Tom opened public comment, and there were no comments received.
The group reviewed the minutes and Iry Wilke made a motion to pass the Oct. 10 minutes. Bill
Mountsier seconded. The motion carried.
Tom opened the discussion regarding information sought from the National Rifle Association concerning
firing ranges. Iry stated there was no report as of yet, but a meeting had been scheduled. A report
should be available at the next meeting.
Tom introduced the next point of discussion regarding Council's wish to see a sunset clause as a part of
the lease with the Rod and Gun Club. Iry said more information would need to be known before the Rod
and Gun Club could determine if they were in favor of a sunset. Tom suggested NRA funding might be an
additional funding source for improvements that have been identified by the City. Iry agreed there was
an opportunity for some funds through the organization, but still needed more specific information
regarding the sunset and costs before the club could move forward.
Mayor Olson stated that he called Council's attention to the sunset discussion. Mayor Olson believed it
was important that this issue be settled before presenting a final lease for Council review. Additionally,
he stated that amortized costs would need to be available before moving forward.
Tom stated the potential trails at the old dump site are an issue that would perhaps bring the Council to
a longer sunset. The Mayor said he was unsure as to whether the site qualifies for superfund monies.
Mayor Olson stated he and Bill Sheridan spoke with DEQ regarding the North and South dumps. At that
time, DEQ stated they didn't feel like cleanup was a high priority. The Mayor didn't know if the site
qualified for superfunds but stated there could be other funds available. The Mayor said he could look
into the issue and report back to the group.
Tom believed that the sunset was an issue because of the other uses allowed in the park. He sees the
sunset tied directly to when the other parkland would be available.
Bruce stated that he saw a lot of problems with that because parkland development may never occur.
Bruce believes that the shooting organizations need a fair and consistent date to allow them to make
appropriate plans.
Bill Mountsier asked why a sunset clause couldn't be tied to the clean -up date. Mayor Olson believes it is
premature to put parameters on it until they could determine specifically what improvements need to
be made.
Bruce motioned to allow the Rod and Gun Club to seek cost estimates that could be subject to change
before any construction takes place. Bill seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Before continuing with any other topics, the Mayor suggested discussion take place regarding voting
members of the Lease Taskforce. Mayor Olson stated at this time the only members he had appointed
were Council members Tom Nelson, Bruce McGee and Bill Mountsier. The group agreed that there was
still a need for public input. Discussion followed.
Tom asked if there were other questions, discussion or input.
Bill asked the Mayor about who he was going to appoint. The Mayor stated the reason for the taskforce
was to meet with the different entities to bring about a lease. The Mayor stated that the task force may
stay the same as it is but emphasized the importance of audience participation.
In Tight of the discussion regarding voting members, Bruce made a motion to approve the incorrectly
motioned and approved October 10th minutes. Bill seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Additionally, Tom made a motion to approve the minutes from October 1 that were incorrectly
motioned. Bill seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Tom tabled further discussion until the questions that were raised could be answered. Tom asked Iry
how long it would take to get bids on fencing. Iry stated he would like to get the costs before the next
meeting and will notify Tom when they have been received.
Bruce McGee stated the group was going to have to be aggressive to avoid dragging out the lease
process. He presented the idea of meeting more frequently to the group so regular reporting could
occur at the Council Workshops. The group agreed. Tom stated that the next meeting would be
scheduled for November 19 at 6:30 and contingent upon the club having updated information.
Discussion agenda will include fencing, signage and security and the related costs.
Bruce McGee motioned to adjourn. Bill Mountsier seconded. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30
Respectfully,
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