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Minutes - 2008 - City Council - 08/19/2008 - Regular EAGLE CITY COUNCIL Minutes August 19, 2008 PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 1. Presentation regarding becoming a Special Olympics Host Town: Dawn Thomas, Manager Host Town & Athlete Entertainment. Dawn distributes an information packet to Council and provides Council an overview of the Host Town Program. We need HOA's, PTA's, Churches and etc. to step up become a host. General discussion. 2. Presentation by M3: Bill Brownlee provides Council an overview and update of the M3 project. Distributes copies of the power point presentation and discusses the same. General discussion. 3. Mayor and Council's Report: No report 4. City Engineer Report: No Report 5. City Clerk/Treasurer Report: We have been working on the Budget. 6. Zoning Administrator's Report: No report 7. City Attorney Report: Reports on a hearing on one of the matters on Mr. Pooley's lawsuit against the City. 8. Public Works Director Report. No report. REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA: 7:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bandy calls the meeting to order at p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: GUERBER, HUFFAKER, SHOUSHT ARIAN, SEMANKO. Semanko is absent. A quorum is present. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Allman leads the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: Nancy Merrill, 1246 S. Watermark Place, I was here during the pre-council for the Special Olympics Host Town presentation. I was involved with that when I was Mayor and I am offering to contact people of the community to support the Host Town. I will submit a written letter to you. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Public Hearin!! for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Proposed Bud!!et: A public hearing for consideration of the proposed budget including general revenue sharing for the fiscal period October 1, 2008, to September 30, 2009, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50-1002, Idaho Code. Mayor introduces the issue. Council Member Guerber provides an overview of the budget process. This is a proposed budget. Discusses the public testimony and it is our hopefully that the testimony will speak to specific desires in so far as adjustments that you would like to see take place. The more specific you can be the more helpful it is for the Council. Provides information on how the public hearing will proceed. We are not going to make a decision on the Budget tonight because Page I K\COUNCIL\MINUTES\Temporary Minutes Work Area\CC-08-19-09mindoc Council Member Semanko is on a family vacation that was planned a year ago. At the Council Meeting on August 26, 2008 the budget will be discussed and will probably be adopted that night. Mayor: We have been working on the budget for some time and the draft budget has been posted on the web site. Mayor opens the Public Hearing Pat Miller, 959 Preakness, I'm not here to tell you what the budget should be. A budget this size can not be put together in a few days. You were elected to oversee the City and its employees. I think the City has very good employees and has been run very well. That is why we are the envy of the Valley. The budget should be adequate to maintain existing services. As an electrician I do not want to wait 3 days for an inspection. It is better to maintain your services and programs rather than cut the budget back to much. I like the City the way it is. You need to put aside short sidedness, personal agendas and okay a responsible government. Betty Miller, 959 Preakness, Why am I here? My concerns come from reading the Valley Times and listening to people in the community. I have lived here 15 years. This is a beautiful community and has been governed quite well. I have been involved in the public hearing process a lot oftimes. I volunteer at the Library; I am part of the Friends of the Library. I feel the Library is very important because of literacy. The Library is democracy in action. If you cut the budget it means you cuts hours and if you cut hours you cut access that means you are denying people the chance to become literate and seeing democracy in action. I ask you to please do not do this. C.J. Thompson, 4831 Willow Creek Road, I am not an Eagle tax payer and I am speaking for myself tonight and not the Foothills Association. I know when money is tight everything goes under the microscope. You are forecasting into the future. I have one simple request tonight, if you proceed with expansion to the North please do not scrimp on funding for foothills planning and consulting. So if you are going to take on the foothills please make sure that the task is adequately resourced with people and funding. Chuck Bower, 1226 Eagle Hills Way, there has been considerable amount of discussion in the press and the blogs about carry forward. This raised a question with me that I would like a response to. How much has the City started the year with and what do they anticipate to start next year with. A few suggestions. In looking at the Strategic Annual Goals I would like to see the City to resurrect this. Discusses Strategic Annual Goals. Discusses the burying of the power lines on Floating Feather Road. This would is a Strategic Annual Goal. Discusses Inter- Department Transfer. Discusses Library maintenance and custodial services. Discusses Franchise Fees. I would like to see you cut back Franchise Fees as a funding source. This is not a fee it is a tax. Discusses Public Affairs and Community Relations is scattered around the budget and should be put into one item. I would like to see you pass ordinances to reduce blight. Discusses blight in the City. Discussion on the wage and salary survey. This should be made public and redact the information that is exempt. I feel the budget process should be started earlier. General discussion. Gary Colemeier, 12398 N. 3rd Avenue, Boise, I am here as principal of the Eagle Elementary School. I appreciate your support in helping for funding of the Eagle Arts Commission. As you know Eagle Elementary School is going from a regular elementary school to a magnum arts school. The foundation and the funding and support from the Eagle Arts Commission have been valuable for many years. They have been a valuable resource. I appreciate the support from this Council and the Eagle Arts Commission. Page 2 K\COUNCIL\MINUTES\Temporary Minutes Work Area\CC-08-19-09min.doc Joel Cordial, 1453 W. Powder, I wasn't going to say anything but I have a couple of questions and some points to make. I went through this budget and I am not an accountant. Discusses actual and budget amounts on several line items. I think the Mercer Report should be made public. Discusses the Mayor's salary. General discussion. Richard Allman, 1995 N. Park Forest, I would like to submit some additional written testimony next week. I would like to give you a vote of compliment or quality of City government. There is a tendency to compare cities on the bases of population. We should all be very grateful for the quality of City government we have in Eagle, especially present company. I am not concerned about the budget figures in comparison to what has been spent. I don't think this is relevant. You have to budget for future expenditures. What I have seen of the budget indicates a very high degree of professionalism. Melisa Whitick, 715 E. Holly Street, Boise, I am the new Art Teacher at Eagle Elementary, and I would like to second on what Gary Colemeier has said. The support of the Eagle Arts Commission has given so much. With the quick grants from the Arts Commission it is really helpful for our materials. Melody Bunn, 1416 Rush Road, it is exciting to be here. I am a parent of a student at Eagle Elementary and a teacher there. I am here to give my support to the Eagle Arts Commission. Discusses how schools and arts commissions work together. Some new things are happening and I would like to encourage your support. Susan Roghani, 2273 Riviera, I am here as another person for the Arts Commission. This is proof that they are very important part ofthe community. It is exciting about Eagle Elementary. I have given three interviews with magazines this year about what makes Eagle so unique. One of the magazines has asked to do an article on Eagle for one of their TV programs. My concern is that we really fund the Arts Commission. I know that this is just a starting Commission but I know that Eagle has a great future for the arts. Businesses that look for places to grow are attracted to these types of communities. I really think that when you expect excellence you pay for it. I do not see a problem with what is requested. Bill Stephen, 45 S. Firwood, I would like to express my support for the budget as proposed. I personally support Franchise Fees. They are a good idea to fund programs. I would like to express my support for the compensation survey effort. It is critical for cities to evaluate the compensation level of their employees to attract the best possible employees as well as retain those employees. I would like to express my support for the Arts Commission Budget as proposed. Discusses the importance of the arts in the City. Danny Wall, 2124 Courtland, I do not have specifics in front of me for the budget but I support Council Member Shoushtarian's recommended budget. Discusses the cost ofliving increase for employees. I request that you don't raise our taxes, you are getting paid enough as it is. General discussion on the Mercer Group Study. Council Member Huffaker provides an overview of the Mercer Group and how it was conducted. The overall conclusion ofthe study on an average the staff was paid at the 39 percentile of all salaries in comparison. The three recommendations that were made, one was that any employee that was making less than the recommended minimum be brought up to minimum. There was also a recommendation that they be brought up to an average of the 68 percentile. Then there was a recommendation for compression. Discussion on compression for employees. Then there was a cost ofliving recommendation 00.7%. This would costs the City about $170,000 per year. These were figured in the proposed budget. Part of the Council discussion will be these recommendations. Discussion on publishing the Mercer report. Page 3 K:\COUNCIL\MINUTES\Temporary Minutes Work Area\CC-08-19-09mindoc EAGLE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP Public Hearin for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Proposed Budget August 19, 2008, 7:30 P.M. NAM E Pg-Tiviiiiv 4 60-11-inliAbA VI ir\ \D'\/\ C.),"\�L 1 li ^�� xJ ADDRESS/ TESTIFY TELEPHONE/E-MAIL YES/NO? 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STAR CITY OF EAGLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAIN Or, _ I11 m3companies VICINITY MAP AVIMOR BOISE t PICKET T CITY OF EAGLE ITEM M3 EAGLE PRE -ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS AND STATUS SUBMITTAL DATE APPROVAL DATE Eagle Regional Park Plan 3/3/2008 11/7/2008 Habitat Mitigation Plan 6/11/2008 11/30/2008 Grading Standards 9/2/2008 12/31/2008 PUD Standards 9/2/2008 12/31/2008 CID Formation To be determined Annexation To be determined Master Development Plan 1/5/2009 4/3/2009 Master Public Facilities Plan 1/5/2009 4/3/2009 Master Transportation Plan 1/5/2009 4/3/2009 Master Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan 1/5/2009 4/3/2009 Master Environmental Plan 1/5/2009 4/3/2009 Master Drainage Plan 1/5/2009 4/3/2009 Master Water System Report 1/5/2009 4/3/2009 Design Guidelines 1/5/2009 4/3/2009 Police MOU 1/5/2008 4/3/2009 Planning Unit #1 Development Plan 2/2/2009 5/1/2009 Preliminary Plat, Phase 1 4/6/2009 6/26/2009 Construction Plans, Phase 1 7/3/2009 10/2/2009 Grading Permit, Phase 1 10/5/2009 1/8/2010 OTHER AGENCIES ITEM SUBMITTAL DATE APPROVAL DATE AGENCY Municipal Water Right 1/31/2008 1/30/2009 IDWR BLM ROW Easements 7/3/2008 2/2/2009 BLM Master Traffic Study Update 9/15/2008 11/21/2008 ACHD CLOMR 11/3/2008 8/7/2008 FEMA Master Wastewater System Report 1/5/2009 4/3/2009 DEQ Sewer District Annexation 1/5/2009 4/3/2009 ESD Fire District Agreement 1/5/2009 4/3/2009 FIRE Wildfire Management Plan 1/5/2009 4/3/2009 FIRE State Highway Access Permit 1/5/2009 5/4/2009 ITD School MOU 1/5/2009 5/4/2009 School Dist. M3 EAGLE PRE -ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT SUMMARY The following is a list of critical dates in the Development Agreement with dates certain: EVENT Effective Date Draft PUD Standards to City [§4.2] Draft Design Guidelines to City [§4.3] Initial Term [§1.8(a)] Contiguity [Recital L] Extended Contiguity [Recital L] BLM Exchange [§1.3 & 2.6(d)] DATE OR DEADLINE December 18, 2007 June 18, 2009 June 18, 2009 December 18, 2009 December 18, 2009 December 18, 2010 December 18, 2017 The following is a list of events/deadlines for which the date is uncertain but triggered by another event or date: EVENT Annexation Proceedings by City [§1.8(a)] Extension Term [§1.8(b)] Automatic Extension of Extension Term [§1.8(b)] Duration of Water Reimbursement Agreement [§2.2(f)] Exploration of Alternative Water Service [§2.2(h)] Police Facilities Contribution Contingency Notice [§2.5(a)] Fire/EMS Facilities Contribution Contingency DATE OR DEADLINE Within 90 days of City's receipt of notice of contiguity from Developer From date of publication of Annexation and Rezone Ordinance(s) until 30th anniversary thereof From date of publication of Annexation and Rezone Ordinance(s) until 40th anniversary thereof Not less than 10 years 36 months from commencement of Extension Term 180 days notice to Developer by City or Sherriff 180 days notice to Developer by City or Fire C:1Documents and Settingslpatriciap\Local SettingslTemporary Internet Files1Content.Outlook\K2FT7OGQIStatus Table (8-12-08).DOC -1 Notice [§2.5(b)] School District's Acceptance of Offered Site(s) [§2.5(c)] Duration of Park Reimbursement Agreement [§2.6(e)] Release of Infrastructure Assurance [§2.9] Compliance Reviews [§5.1] Cure Period (for defaults) [§5.3] Extended Cure Period [§5.3] District(s) Within 2 years of original offer Earlier of: (i) 10 years following completion of the portion of the applicable Park System for which reimbursement is sought; or (ii) when Developer has been fully reimbursed for costs in connection with development of any portion of the applicable Park System that benefits properties other than the Project Within 30 days from City's approval of the particular completed Public Infrastructure for which City has required and Developer has provided Infrastructure Assurance Once per year 30 days following written notice of default, extended as reasonably necessary to perform or comply As reasonably necessary to perform or comply so long defaulting party commences performance or compliance within Cure Period and diligently proceeds to completion of cure C:IDocuments and SettingslpatriciaplLocal SettingslTemporary Internet Files1Content.Outlook1K2FT7OGQIStatus Table (8-12-08).DOC - 2 ITEM DA SECTION Term of Agreement 1.8 Annexation Recital L; 1.8 Grading Roads M3 Eagle/City of Eagle Pre -Annexation and Development Agreement Deliverable Summary August 14, 2008 TIMING Initial Term commences on the Effective Date [12-18-07] and ends on date of publication of the Annexation and Rezone Ordinance not to exceed 24 months of the Effective Date [12-18-09] unless extended by the Parties. Extension Term commences on the date of publication of the Annexation and Rezone Ordinances(s) and terminates on the 30`h anniversary of the first day of the Extension Term. If any of the Property has not yet been developed, the Agreement automatically extends for an additional 10 years. Developer's consent contingent on contiguity of the Property to City within 24 months of the Effective Date [12-18-09] which may be extended [12-18-10] 1.3; On a Planning Unit by Planning Unit basis, Developer shall provide City with grading guidelines and hillside development standards. 2.1 Prior to and following annexation, Developer, with consultation with ACHD and/or ITD will design, engineer, construct, acquire, install, permit and dedicate the ACHD Traffic System or ITD System within and/or proportional to the Project's impacts in accordance with the Master Streets & Circulation Plan, Planning Unit Master Streets & Circulation Plans and the Phasing Plan. PROCESS City to commence annexation proceedings within 90 days of City's receipt of notice of contiguity. Developer and City may extend the 24 -month period by at least an additional 12 months. City to review and approve as part of the submittal of any preliminary plat within a Planning Area. Developer working with City, ACHD, ITD, BLM and adjacent property owners to a regional roadway network plan to guide the Master Streets & Circulation Plan, which Plan will be developed based on the Master Traffic Study or as determined by the Agency having jurisdiction. Developer and City shall cooperate to achieve ITD and/or ACHD approval of the circulation interrelationship between the ACHD Traffic System and the ITD Traffic System. Detailed 1 Capitalized terms have the same meaning for such capitalized terms found in the Agreement. C:1Documents and SettingslpatriciaplLocal SettingslTemporary Internet Files1Content.Outlook\K2FT70GQ1Status Table (8-12-08).DOC - 3 STATUS Agreement signed and recorded [12-27-07]. Initial Term has commenced, Contiguity not yet achieved. Developer to submit grading guidelines and hillside development standards to City staff for review by 9-2-08. Conceptual locations of major roads provided in the Regional Circulation Plan (Ex. I). Master Traffic Study (dated 6-26-06) has been provided to City and ACHD. An updated Traffic Impact Study is in progress and will be submitted within 30 days. ITEM DA SECTION Water TIMING 2.2 Developer is presently conducting a Regional Hydrogeologic Study to determine the extent and sustainability of water sources; provides a basis for a Master Water Plan. Developer shall have the right to file for a municipal water right prior to the annexation. Prior to annexation, Developer may and, following annexation, Developer shall, in consultation with City, design, engineer, construct, install, permit and then convey the Water System to City. Developer and City, for a period not to exceed 36 months from the commencement of the Extension Term, shall, in good faith, explore developing the source(s) of supply for the Water System. If Developer fails to obtain adequate source(s) of supply to serve the Property within such 36 -month time period (unless mutually extended), City and Developer shall evaluate other altemative sources of supply PROCESS traffic analysis shall be submitted and approved by ACHD and/or ITD. City and Developer shall cooperate in pursuit of funding from or authorized by the State of Idaho for construction of Developer's proportionate share of necessary improvements to the ITD System. Developer and City shall cooperate to ensure that all necessary water rights are secured. Wherever feasible, Developer and City to cooperate on development and operation of facilities such as storage reservoirs, emergency back-up power generators, and similar facilities. City shall cooperate with Developer, at no cost to City, to assist Developer in Developer's obtaining all permit(s) and licenses for water rights sufficient to serve the Property. City shall cooperate with developer in Developer's efforts to obtain all necessary permits and approvals from IDWR. A detailed analysis of the Water System for each Planning Unit shall be completed and submitted to City. For each Planning Unit Master Water Plan, Developer shall submit evidence that Developer has secured adequate surface and/or ground water right(s) for the Water System. As part of the construction of the Water System, Developer shall transfer (on a phase by phase basis) ground water right(s) to City for inclusion in City's municipal water supply system to serve the Property. If Developer develops water facilities to benefit properties other than the Property, the costs shall be reimbursed to Developer from the service connection charges collected from such other benefited property owners. C:1Documents and SettingslpatriciaplLocal SettingslTemporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook1K2FT7OGQ1Status Table (8-12-08).DOC - 4 STATUS Regional Hydrogeologic Characterization Study for North Ada, Canyon and Gem Counties One Year Progress Report was completed on 5-4-07.. M3 Aquifer Test Report completed 7/23/08 Developer filed application for municipal water right with IDWR on 1/31/08. Pre -hearing conference to be held on 9/9/08 Developer working with Farmers Union regarding irrigation water. Engineer working on model for the master water system analysis . Final hydrology report expected to be completed Fall, 2008. ITEM DA SECTION Sewer Drainage Police TIMING 2.3 The Master Wastewater Study shall be submitted to Eagle Sewer District for approval and shall serve as the basis for the Master Wastewater Plan providing general locations of the major wastewater infrastructure needed to provide service for the Property. 2.4 Developer shall complete the Master Drainage Plan based on the Master Drainage Study to describe pre - development drainage characteristics of the Property and a conceptual hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the Property's existing and proposed Drainage System. Concurrently with the submittal of a Final Development Plan in connection with each Planning Unit, Developer shall submit evidence that the Drainage System is adequate to satisfy all proposed uses in connection with the development of such Planning Unit. 2.5(a) Following annexation, Developer shall contribute 1 site (not to exceed 1 acre) for the construction of a police station combined with a fire station site. Contribution contingent on, in part, 180 - day notice to Developer by City or Sheriff. PROCESS In connection with each Planning Unit Master Wastewater Plan, concurrently with the submittal of a Final Development Plan in connection with each Planning Unit, Developer shall submit evidence that the Wastewater System is adequate to satisfy all proposed uses in connection with the development of such Planning Unit. A letter of approval shall be provided to City from the Eagle Sewer District, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and/or Central District Health, and/or other applicable governmental agency, prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy. In connection with each Planning Unit Master Drainage Plan, Developer shall determine the applicable 100 -year floodway elevations for the Property and shall obtain from FEMA a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) that adjusts the floodway boundaries as and if appropriate. City shall cooperate with Developer in connection with Developer's applications to FEMA to modify relevant flood maps to reflect actual conditions. Design of the facility shall be consistent with the EASD and the Design Guidelines, and shall be reviewed for approval by Developer and. In the event that impact fees are implemented in connection with police service, Developer shall receive a credit. Developer shall cooperate with City and Sheriff in determining Developer's proportionate share of funds not to exceed $1,000,000.00 unless Developer's proportionate share exceeds such monetary amount. C:IDocuments and SettingslpatriciaplLocal SettingslTemporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\K2FT7OGQ\Status Table (8-12-08).DOC - 5 STATUS Preliminary Master Wastewater Study completed 6-14-06. Developer working with Eagle Sewer District and IDEQ on design of treatment facility. Sewer District attomey is drafting a development agreement between the District and M3. Developer has requested [8-8-08] City approval of location of treatment facility on Eagle Regional Park. Preliminary Master Drainage Study completed 6-14-06. Preliminary designs for Big Gulch and Little Gulch drainage channels are 90% complete in preparation for CLOMR application to redefine floodway. General location shown in Exhibit K to the Agreement. The final location is subject to Developer and Sheriff's office approval. Developer has had initial meeting with Police Chief (Brian Heppe). Because of the police contract with the City, a MOU regarding the police provisions contained in the Development Agreement must be between the City and M3. ITEM DA SECTION Fire and EMS 2.5(b) Public Schools TIMING Developer, prior to submittal of a Final Development Plan in connection with the first Planning Unit Master Plan, shall develop a wildfire management plan for implementation within such Fire Districts. Following annexation, Developer shall contribute 1 site (not to exceed 1 acre of land) for construction of the fire station. Contribution contingent on, in part, 180 - day notice to Developer by City or Districts. 2.5(c) Developer generally has identified potential school sites within the Project on Exhibit K. Dedication on an applicable Planning Unit Master Plan by Planning Unit Master Plan basis. School District must accept offered sites within two years. PROCESS Design of the facility shall be consistent with the EASD and the Design Guidelines, and shall be reviewed for approval by Developer and City. In the event that impact fees are implemented in connection with fire service, Developer shall receive a credit. Developer shall cooperate with City and the Fire Districts in determining Developer's proportionate share of funds not to exceed $1,000,000.00 unless Developer's proportionate share exceeds such monetary amount. Following annexation, Developer shall use good faith efforts to enter into an agreement with School District to contribute the necessary school sites. Developer shall coordinate a demographic study with School District to determine the demonstrated need prior to contribution. The final number of school sites, the type of schools and their locations shall be identified in the appropriate Planning Unit Master Plan. If School District does not accept the offered site(s) within 2 years of the original offer, the offer shall terminate. Design of any school and school grounds shall be consistent with the EASD and the Design Guidelines, and shall be reviewed for approval by Developer. C:1Documents and SettingslpatriciaplLocal SettingslTemporary Internet Files1Content.Outlook\K2FT70GQ1Status Table (8-12-08).DOC - 6 STATUS General location shown in Exhibit K to the Agreement. The final location is subject to Developer and applicable Fire District approval. Developer has met with both the Star and Eagle Fire Districts to discuss their requirements. Developer is drafting an MOU to be reviewed internally before discussing further with the Districts. General location shown in Exhibit K to the Agreement. The specific location, specific number of school sites and types of schools will be subject to approval by Developer and School District. Developer held several meetings with School District in 2007 to discuss design and locational criteria. ITEM Library DA SECTION 2.5(d) TIMING The Eagle Public Library Strategic Plan plans for City to secure a West End branch library site in FY 2009/10. Parks, Trails 2.6 Developer will submit to City a more & Open detailed Master Parks, Trails and Open Space Space Plan concurrently with the submittal of the Final Development Plan for the first Planning Unit Master Plan. A Planning Unit Master Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan shall be submitted as part of the Planning Unit Master Plan that generally conforms to the Master Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan. Landscape 2.7(a) Developer shall provide City with the draft Design Guidelines within 18 months of the Effective Date [6-18-09]. PROCESS Developer shall offer up to a four -acre site (subject to actual needs and based upon an approved site plan) for donation to City at a location to be mutually agreed upon between City and Developer. As of the Effective Date a library is planned for the Big Gulch Planning Area. Design of any library shall be consistent with the EASD and the Design Guidelines, and shall be reviewed for approval by Developer. Developer has filed a request with BLM to exchange approximately 800 acres of Developer's lands for 815 acres of BLM Lands. City will reasonably cooperate as necessary to accommodate this transaction. Subject to: (i) City completing City's acquisition of BLM Lands for a regional park; (ii) annexation of the Project; and (iii) failure of Developer to complete the BLM Exchange for 800 acres, Developer will donate approximately 800 acres of private land to City (which when combined with City BLM Lands, would create the Eagle Regional Park totaling 2,715 acres). Developer will create an approximate 80 -acre tract to be maintained by the Owners' Association as part of the Willow Creek Open Space Corridor. Developer will work with and assist City on City's planning of the Park and Open Space Corridor. If Developer develops and/or constructs and dedicates community or regional public park(s), Regional Open Space, regional trails or publicly dedicated regional equestrian center or contributes to the improvements to the Eagle Regional Park, City shall either credit or reimburse Developer from park impact fees from each home that is permitted within the Project. Developer will develop water conservation criteria for landscaping and irrigation to be included in the Design Guidelines. C:1Documents and Settingslpatriciap\Local SettingslTemporary Internet Files1Content.Outlook K2FT70GQIStatus Table (8-12-08).DOC - 7 STATUS No action at this time. BLM land exchange on hold until BLM Resource Management Plan is completed in 2012. Developer prepared a concept plan for Eagle Regional Park and submitted it to City staff on 3/31/08 for review. Awaiting City response. Developer is working with a viticultural consultant to identify potential vineyard sites. Developer will start Design Guidelines preparation process in late fall of this year. ITEM DA SECTION Signage 2.7(b) Lighting TIMING Developer shall provide City with the draft Design Guidelines within 18 months of the Effective Date [6-18-09]. 2.7(c) Developer shall provide City with the draft Design Guidelines within 18 months of the Effective Date [6-18-09]. Habitat 2.7(d) Mitigation Plan Restrictive Covenants (CCRs) PUD Standards Design Guidelines 4.1 Developer shall provide City with the draft CC&Rs concurrently with the submittal of the Final Development Plan for the first Planning Unit. 4.2 Developer shall provide City with the draft PUD Standards within 18 months of the Effective Date [6-18-09]. 4.3 Developer shall provide City with the draft Design Guidelines within 18 months of the Effective Date [6-18-09]. PROCESS All signage design shall conform to the regulations and procedures contained in the PUD Standards and/or the Design Guidelines. All Sign Standards shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle Design Review Board prior to adoption by the City of Eagle. A Lighting Plan shall incorporate "Dark Sky" design principles. Lighting criteria will be established through the Design Guidelines. All lighting standards shall be reviewed and approved by the Eagle Design Review Board prior to adoption by the City of Eagle. A Habitat Mitigation Plan shall be prepared by Developer in cooperation with City. The Habitat Mitigation Plan shall be submitted to City prior to Developer's submission to City of the first Planning Unit Master Plan. PUD Standards to be reviewed by the P & Z Commission and City Council. PUD Standards may be reviewed and approved separately or in connection with the Final Development Plan for the first Planning Unit. Design Guidelines to be reviewed by the Design Review Board, P & Z Commission and City Council. Design Guidelines may be reviewed and approved separately or in connection with the Final Development Plan for the first Planning Unit. C:IDocuments and Settingslpatriciap\Local Settings\Temporary Internet FileslContent.Outlook\K2FT70GQ1Status Table (8-12-08).DOC - 8 STATUS Developer to submit PUD Standards to City staff for review by 9-2-08. Developer will start Design Guidelines preparation process in late fall of this year. Developer will start Design Guidelines preparation process in late fall of this year. Final Habitat Study and Natural Features Analysis completed June, 2006. Developer submitted the Habitat Mitigation Plan to City staff for review on 6/11/08. City has prepared an RFP for a third -party review of the Plan. A conceptual outline has been provided (Exhibit 0 to the Agreement). Developer to submit PUD Standards to City staff for review by 9-2-08. Developer will start Design Guidelines preparation process in late fall of this year. ITEM DA SECTION TIMING PROCESS STATUS Compliance 5.1 At least annually. As long as Developer owns any of the Review Property, Developer's Representative shall meet with City's Representative at least once per year during the Term, to review development completed in the prior year and the development anticipated to be commenced or completed in the ensuing year. C:IDocuments and Settings\patriciaplLocal Settings\Temporary Internet Files1Content.Outlook\K2FT7OGQIStatus Table (8-12-08).DOC - 9 1 2 0 0 9 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD WINTER GAMES IDAHO USA ql Special Olympics 2009 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD WINTER GAMES Host Town Program: February 4-7, 2009 World Winter Games: February 7-13, 2009 HOST TOWN APPLICATION For organizations, corporations and other groups PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Please return by August 31, 2008 APPLICATION DATE: Org./Group Name: Main Contact: Phone Number: ( ) TOWN OR CITY INFORMATION Name of Town or City: Population (approximate): Mayor: Address: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) LOCAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS Contact Name(s): Address: E-mail: Phone Number: ( ) CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU AND/OR DIVISION OF TOURISM OF ANY) Contact Name(s): Address: Web site: LOCAL MEDIA Phone Number: ( ) Email: Outlet (Newspaper Name, Television or Radio Affiliate): Contact Name: E-mail: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games, 3150 W Main Street, Boise, ID 83702 PHONE: (208) 938-5505 • www.2009WorIdGames.org HT Gen App 25Jun08 HOST TOWN COMMITTEE Committee Chairperson/Main Contact: E-mail: Phone Number ( ) Address: Housing Coordinator: E-mail: Phone Number ( ) Address: Activities Coordinator: E-mail: Phone Number ( ) Address: Transportation Coordinator: E-mail: Phone Number ( ) Address: Fundraising Coordinator: E-mail: Phone Number ( ) Address: Training Coordinator: E-mail: Phone Number ( ) Address: Law Enforcement Coordinator (Torch Run/Security): E-mail: Phone Number ( ) Address: School Representative: E-mail: Phone Number ( ) Address: Language Coordinator: E-mail: Phone Number ( ) Address: HT Gen App 25Jun08 Special Olympics Athlete & Family Member in Your Community: E-mail: Address: Other Committee Members: 1. Name: 2. Name: ACCOMMODATIONS Phone Number ( ) Phone Number ( ) Phone Number ( ) Host Towns may provide beds in private homes, hotels, dormatories or other similar locations. How many private bed spaces can your town provide? How many hotel bed spaces can your town provide? Other bed spaces (dormatories, army barracks, boarding schools, etc.)? TRANSPORTATION The Host Town is responsible for the transportation of delegations from the Delegation Welcome Center in Boise to the Host Town. The Host Town will also transport delegations to local events, sports practice, and return the delegation to Boise at the conclusion of the Host Town Program. Volunteer drivers must be at least 25 years of age. What kinds of transportation can be provided (cars, vans, buses, etc.)? LANGUAGES Can the Host Town provide any assistance with any languages? If so, which languages? PARTNERSHIPS, FUNDRAISING & IN-KIND DONATIONS Tell us about the Host Town's ideas or plans for possible partnerships, fundraising and in-kind donations. LOCAL SERVICE, CIVIC & COMMUNITY GROUPS THE HOST TOWN MAY WORK WITH Organization Name: Contact Name: Email: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games, 3150 W Main Street, Boise, ID 83702 PHONE: (208) 938-5505 • www.2009WorldGomes.org HT Gen App 25Jun08 Organization Name: Contact Name: Email: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) Organization Name: Contact Name: Email: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) SCHOOLS THE HOST TOWN WILL WORK WITH Elementary School: Contact Name: Email: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) Middle School or Junior High School: Contact Name: Email: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) High School or Senior High School: Contact Name: Email: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) College or University: Contact Name: Email: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) Other: Contact Name: Email: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) SPORTS FACILITIES THE HOST TOWN MAY WORK WITH Athletic Gym: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) Ice Rink: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) Skiing: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) Other: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) HT Gen App 25Jun08 SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS THE HOST TOWN MAY WORK WITH Name: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) Other: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) ANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS (RELIGIOUS, ETC.) THE HOST TOWN MAY WORK WITH Name: Web site: Phone Number: ( ) Name: Web site: Phone Number: ( Name: Web site: Phone Number: ( Name: Web site: Phone Number: ( TOWN'S MAIN ATTRACTIONS (CULTURAL, HISTORICAL, NATURAL, ETC.) Name: Web site: Description: Name: Web site: Description: Name: Web site: Description: Name: Web site: Description: Name: Web site: Description: MEDICAL & SAFETY Hospital: Address: Web site: Phone Number: ( 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games, 3150 W Main Street, Boise, ID 83702 PHONE: (208) 938-5505 • www.2009WorldGames.org HT Gen App 25Jun08 g(C Police: Address: Web site: Phone Number: f Other: Address: Web site: Phone Number: f ANY OTHER INFORMATION THE HOST TOWN CONSIDERS USEFUL FOR YOUR BID TO BECOME A HOST TOWN HT Gen App 25Jun08 Please return application by August 31, 2008 to: Attn: Host Town Program Director 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games 3150 W. Main Street Boise, ID 83702 For more information, please email HostTown@2009WorldGames.org or call Dawn Thomas, Host Town Director at (208) 377-7164 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games, 3150 W Main Street, Boise, ID 83702 PHONE: (208) 938-5505 • www.2009WorldGames.org CujtureGrams' 2008 -- World Edition ••1 Auckland ,r Nlanukau �O Hamilton i'auranea o Rotoru�y /.darns G Nc« Plymouth dor Waneanui �1 Palmerston North -10 }Nelson ';'WELLINGTON y Smith ( Aoraki fi hristchurch (M. Cook) ,t 41�' � isborne ,Napier- iastings ,�0. iVIaSte1't()n M1�.{•fi .j Stewart 'Invercargill ISlaltl! 1i-' Sr.*Dunedin BACKGROUND Land and Climate. New Zealand covers 103,737 square miles (268,680 square kilometers) and is about the same size as Col- orado. The country's indigenous name is Aotearoa ("Land of the Long White Cloud"). This mountainous island nation lies in the South Pacific about 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) southeast of Australia. Its two principal landfonns are the North Island and the South Island. The more populous North Island has fertile agricultural land, the largest man-made forest in the Southern Hemisphere, and a few isolated snowcapped volcanoes. It also boasts hot springs and geysers in its thermal region. On the South Island, the Southern Alps provide mag- nificent scenery and opportunities for sports such as skiing. There are many glaciers, lakes, and rivers. Southwest coastal fjords rival those of Norway. Coastal lowlands arc used for agriculture. Both islands have many sandy beaches. Other islands include Stewart Island. south of the South Island. and the Chatham Islands, far to the east. Numerous other small islands are mostly uninhabited. The climate is temperate. with plenty of -sunshine. adequate rainfall, and few extremes in weather. In the winter. however. particularly in the south. high humidity makes it seem rather cold, even though average winter temperatures rarely go below 40°F (4°C). Summer highs average about 73°F (23'C). Hot winds bring higher summer temperatures to the east coast. The seasons are opposite those in the Northern Hemisphere. History. The first discovery of the islands is attributed to Kupe. a Polynesian explorer. Maori migrations from Polynesian 13 New Zealand Vanuatu 11.4 New Caledonia Australia Fiji Niue •r Tonga New Zealand Pacific Ocean Chatham Islands Boundary representations are not necessarily authontative. islands probably began before AD 900. These early Maori were warlike, highly organized, and skilled in many crafts. In 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sighted the islands and named them Staten Landt. He did not go ashore because of an unfriendly Maori reception, and the islands remained largely uncolonized until the early 1800s. Dutch geographers changed the islands' name to Nicuw Zeeland—after the Dutch province of Zeeland—but the Dutch were not directly involved in col- onizing the islands. Instead, England's Captain James Cook, who first visited the Maori in 1769, opened the door to Euro- pean (chiefly British) settlement. Western contact led to a decline in the Maori population due to the introduction of dis- eases and modern weapons in tribal warfare. In 1840, the Maori and British signed the Treaty of Wait- angi, which allowed kawanatanga (governance) by the British monarch but granted the Maori legal protection and rights to perpetual ownership of their lands and resources. Only the Crown was entitled to buy land from the Maori. but the law was not always observed. and improper purchases and illegal leases were made. Colonization and Western settlement pro- ceeded rapidly after 1840. In 1852. Britain granted New Zealand internal self-government, and by 1907 the nation became an independent dominion within the British Empire (later. Commonwealth). 111 the 20th century. the Maori popu- lation rebounded and the Maori people integrated with resi- dents of European descent. I-lowever. the Maori maintain many distinct aspects of their cultural heritage. • C) z New Zealand New Zealand contributed heavily in terms of soldiers to both world wars. After World War 11, New Zealand turned its focus from European ties to Pacific ties. developing trade links with growing Asian economies. Conversely. by the 1990s. Britain was focusing on European integration. This divergence has raised the question ofwhethcr New Zealand's status as a dem- ocratic monarchy. with the British queen as nominal (lead of state, reflects the country's independent outlook. Many New Zealanders favor a future (though not necessarily immediate) transition to a local head of state. THE PEOPLE Population. New Zealand's population of 4.1 million is grow- ing by 1 percent annually. About 85 percent of the population lives in urban areas. The principal metropolitan areas are Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington (the capital). Auck- land and its suburbs hold one-third of the nation's people and constitute New Zealand's commercial and industrial center. The majority (80 percent) of New Zealanders are Pakeha (of European descent), and about 14 percent are Maori. Intermar- riage between Pakeha and Maori is common, and the question of ethnic identity is largely a matter of self -identification. The Maori are Polynesians and live plainly on the North Island. Pacific Islanders (Tongans, Samoans, Cook Islanders, and oth- ers) began migrating to New Zealand after 1946 and today comprise a significant minority. Although immigration from Pacific islands continues, it is now eclipsed by immigration from China, South Korea, India, and other Asian countries. Two-thirds of both the Pacific Islander and Asian populations live in the Auckland area, making it the nation's most multi- cultural city. Language. English and Maori are both official languages. The latter is used for Maori ceremonies or other special occasions. Maori people also speak English, and some Pakeha speak a lit- tle Maori, which they may learn in school. Many Maori words (Pakeha, kiwi, etc.) have been adopted into English. Many New Zealand English words or phrases differ from American English. For example, a car's trunk is a boot and the hood is a bonnet. Others include come around (come over), over the road (across the street), pop downtown (go downtown). and go to the loo (go to the bathroom). A bathroom is a place to take a bath, lift is an elevator, and petrol is gasoline. A bit o/'a dag is a humorous character. Religion. Most New Zealanders (81 percent) identify them- selves as Christians, including Anglicans, Presbyterians. Roman Catholics, and Methodists. However. only about 11 percent attend church on a regular basis. Attendance is higher on religious holidays. About l percent of New Zealanders are Hindu or Buddhist. The Ratana and Ringatu Maori Christian Churches have large congregations. Most of the rest of the population either does not affiliate with a religion or has not specified a particular belief. General Attitudes. New Zealanders are open. friendly. and hospitable. Compared to that of U.S. citizens, their lifestyle is more relaxed and inlarnlal. For example. while a U.S. citizen might discuss occupations, incomes. and career objectives with colleagues. a New Zealander is more apt to discuss leisure activities and family interests. New Zealanders are. on the whole. self-reliant, practical people. They enjoy working around their homes and gardens. They believe their society should be caring and help people through public programs. They are curious about the world around thein: two-thirds of the population reads a newspaper daily and many travel over - 514 seas. They value home ownership and a good education. The Maori heritage emphasizes fttnlily. hospitality, friendship, and a strong SCI1Se of COiiiii1uility. In many parts of the country. especially the North Island, thea is a Multicultural society in which Pakeha. Maori, and others share many values and customs. Despite the general harmony between Pakeha and Maori. relations have been strained in recent years in disputes over land and resource rights. in a illafor settlement signed in 1997, the government apologized for past abuses. paid reparations. and returned large portions of land to a South Island Maori group. Many landmark names were changed. including New Zealand's highest peak, Mount Cook, which is now Aoraki. Other dis- putes are still being considered as the nation strives to achieve greater social justice. Personal Appearance. Western-style clothing is the standard. People wear casual clothing in public, although it is usually neat and clean. European fashions are popular, but New Zealand also has its own fashion industry. It is common for New Zealanders to wear shorts (weather permitting) when playing sports, going shopping, and visiting friends. Maori wear traditional costumes for ceremonies and cultural events. CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES Greetings. New Zealanders greet each other with a handshake. In formal situations, men often wait for women to offer their hand before shaking. Pakeha greet formally with Hello, how are you? More informal greetings include Hello or Hi. But most common would be Giddar (Good day), Yeah, Giddily, or Giddcn, slows it going? After an initial introduction, most people switch from addressing each other by title and surname to using first names. However. people generally do not address their elders by first name unless invited to do so. Maori may greet with a hug or a traditional /wngi—pressing noses together with eyes closed. The hongi is used with non - Maori on a nxarae, the sacred space in front of a Maori wharenui (great house). Maori greeting phrases include the ceremonial Nau mai (Welcome). Tetter koe, Tena korua, and Toto kouton are polite ways to say ''hello" to one, two, or many people, respectively. Kia ora (Be well) is a more com- mon and less formal hello in predominantly English-speaking environments; it can also mean "Thank you." Upon parting, Maori may say nacre ra (Farewell) and reply E ftoho ra (Stay well). An increasingly common and less formal good-bye is Ka kite apo (See you later). Gestures. New Zealanders often supplement their conversa- tion with hand gestures. If conversation is not possible or polite. a nod. wave. or raise of the eyebrows serves as a sign of recognition. Traditional social courtesy is valued but not necessarily practiced by all segments of the population. Most younger women do not expect traditional courtesies from men (and some may find thein patronizing). However, it is still con- sidered polite to give up bus seats or to open doors for the eld- erly. it is also considered polite to avoid chewing guns or using a toothpick in public and to cover yawns with the hand. Per- sonal space usually is important during conversation: standing too close is uncomfortable for many people. Visiting. New Zealanders entertain often in the home. They like to have friends over for dinner. Garden barbecues are especially popular on weekends. Guests are expected to feel at house. They might remove their shoes unless told otherwise by the hosts. Dinner guests almost always take a gift. usually a small contribution to the meal. chocolates. or good wine if the hosts enjoy it. 1 lousegucsts always leave a gift with their host family. When welcomed on a /name, one leaves a koha (gift of money). The koha is a donation toward the cost ofhospital- itv: the larger the gift. the more important the giver. Dropping by a friend's home unannounced is quite common, although such visits after 8 p.nc. are not appropriate. inviting people for afternoon tea (around 3 p.m.) is also popular. For a more formal tea. hosts take out the best tablecloth. cups, and saucers and serve fairly substantial refreshments—enough to be considered a meal by some. For less formal occasions, friends may simply enjoy chatting over cake and coffee. Even when not invited for tea or a meal, guests are nearly always offered refreshments. It is rude not to at least offer a drink. Even a repairman who is staying only briefly would be offered a drink. Common refreshments include coffee, tea, soft drinks, finger sandwiches, cakes, and biscuits (cookies). Eating. New Zealanders eat a light breakfast before work or school, or by 8 a.m. Lunch is in the early afternoon, and dinner (many call it tea) is around 6 or 7 p.m. The family generally cats dinner, the main meal, together. Dessert is often included, and coffee is nearly always served at the end, especially in res- taurants. People eat in the continental style; the fork is in the left hand and the knife remains in the right. Hands are kept above the table. To indicate one is finished with a meal, one places the utensils parallel on the plate. When people cat out, dinner is closer to 8 p.m. In a fine res- taurant, staff members consider it their job to let diners take their time. They do not hurry unless requested. At restaurants, people generally are quiet and do not speak too loudly. Ice is not served with drinks. New Zealanders do not practice tipping because wages are considered the duty of the employer, not the customers. LIFESTYLE Family. A traditional Pakcha family has two parents and two children. Women account for at (east 40 percent of all workers, so it is common for both parents to work. The number of single parents is increasing. Family ties are looser than they once were, but people still believe in supporting one another. Par- ents often give financial help to their adult children until they finish their education (although it is becoming increasingly common for students to finance their own education through part-time work and government interest-free loans). Among Polynesians, extended family connections are important. In some cases, several generations live together in one house. For Maori, the marae is important in binding families together. Ceremonies. important meetings (hui), and recreational activ- ities take place on the manic and in the wharenui. Housing. The typical family home is a detached single -storey home on a quarter -acre lot with a yard in front and back. Yards often contain vegetable and flower gardens. A typical home is either wooden or brick. A separate dining area and a living room are typical, though modern homes may offer an open- plan combination kitchen. dining, and living area. Most fami- lies own their hones rather than rent. Many New Zealanders like to restore colonial -era villas. which have large verandas and ornate lattice work.As city life becomes more popular, there is a trend away from detached housing and toward higher -density semi-detached and apartment -style living. Many city lots with old homes have been subdivided to accom- modate an extra dwelling. and sometimes a single hone is removed to make way for two or three new townhouses. Almost all homes have access to plumbing and electricity. In New Zealand urban areas, honks have access to a water supply, although many rural homes obtain their water from an external storage tank that is filled with water from the roof. Dating and Marriage. Although most New Zealand parents restrict one-to-one dating until their children are 15 or 16, group social activities usually begin around age 12. The youth enjoy going to movies, dancing, and having parties. Older teens may go with a group of friends to the local pub for danc- ing and drinking. On average, women marry at age 27; men tend to marry a little later. Many choose to live together before or instead of marrying. Weddings can be lavish. with a home or garden ceremony followed by a large party, which may include a sit-down meal and a dance. Life Cycle. Traditionally, babies born to Christian families were baptized soon after birth, but baptism is becoming less common. Many infants are named after a relative, such as a grandparent, uncle, or aunt. At age 16, New Zealanders are allowed to begin driving and at age 18 can buy alcohol and cig- arettes and vote in elections. Despite this, 21 is considered the age when one truly becomes an adult, so a person's twenty- first birthday is an important occasion. The celebration usually includes a large party, often held in the family home, to which family and friends are invited. This gathering usually involves Targe amounts of alcohol, and partygoers may give speeches about the host, often trying to embarrass hint or her in front of the guests with anecdotes from the past. Most funerals follow Western traditions, with a wake, memorial service, and burial in a cemetery. Diet. The New Zealand diet has become lighter and more diverse in recent years. Kaimoana (seafood) and fresh vegeta- bles play a greater role than in the past. Red meat is eaten Tess often and portions are smaller. Beef, pork, and roast lamb are still common, as is fish, but poultry is gaining popularity. Fruits are plentiful. Meat pies and sausage rolls (sausage wrapped in pastry) were popular, but now more people prefer hamburgers, pizza, and fish and chips. Vegemite (yeast extract) is used as a bread spread, but peanut butter, honey, and jam are also popular. Fruits are abundant, including apples, bananas, apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries, strawberries, and tomatoes. New Zealanders believe their cheeses and ice cream are among the best in the world. European and Asian foods are popular, especially in larger cities. A traditional Maori meal is the hangi, a combination of meat, seafood, potatoes, kumara (sweet potatoes), carrots, and other vegetables all cooked in wire racks lined with cabbage leaves. The dish is steamed for hours in an tnnu (earth oven). Recreation. Many New Zealanders love sports. Half the peo- ple are paying members of sporting clubs. Rugby is the national sport. The national rugby team, the All Blacks (so named because of their uniform color), has achieved success in world competition. Soccer is popular in winter, while cricket is the favorite for summer. Field hockey and softball are popular with both men and women. Girls and women often play netball, a game similar to basketball. Tennis. lawn bowl- ing, and athletics (track-and-field) are also enjoyed in the sum- mer. Since no area is far from the mountains, sea, or rivers. there are many opportunities for mountaineering. trumping (hiking), fishing (both deep-sea and freshwater). hunting (on a limited basis), swininiing. walking. jogging. and sailing. New Zealanders spend considerable time outdoors. playing sports. gardening. or fixing up their homes. Gardening is one of the most common leisure activities. and people take pride in growing produce to share at a weekend barbecue. Cultural VINV3OO 1 New Zealand activities, such as participating in craft groups. are also popu- lar. Traveling is common. For example, more than one-fifth of the population makes a visit abroad each year. The Arts. Maori songs, chants, and dances convey legends. love poems. and oral histories. Performers often use face paint as an alternative to traditional moko (facial tattoos), which fea- ture elaborate designs. Popular forms of the hakes (Maori war dance) are accompanied by fierce chants. The //aka has become an internationally -recognized symbol of New Zealand (due in part to the All Blacks's tradition of performing the dance prior to competition). Maori folk arts include wood and bone carvings, which record traditional beliefs and tribal affil- iation, and taaniko weaving (plaiting flax to produce clothing with colorful geometric patterns). Classical orchestras, theater and dance companies all enjoy success, and contemporary painters and sculptors exhibit in galleries throughout the country. New Zealand's domestic film industry has enjoyed significant growth in recent years, and New Zealand's pristine natural environment and topographical variation have made the nation a favorite location for filmmak- ers from around the globe. New Zealand has produced a number of highly acclaimed authors. Katherine Mansfield produced most of her short sto- ries in Europe, yet she often drew inspiration from her roots in New Zealand and became an important influence on later New Zealander writers. Other authors such as Keri Hulme, who incorporates Maori themes, have reached a wide audience. Holidays. Public holidays include New Year's (1-2 Jan.); Waitangi Day (6 Feb.), for the 1840 treaty; Easter (including Good Friday and Easter Monday); Anzac Day (25 Apr.), to honor the armed forces and war dead; Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday (first Monday in June); Labour Day (fourth Monday in October); Christmas; and Boxing Day (26 Dec.). Boxing Day comes from the old British tradition of giving small boxed gifts to service workers or the poor on the day after Christmas. It is now a day to visit and relax. Each province celebrates an Anniversary Day. SOCIETY Government. New Zealand is a democratic parliamentary monarchy within Britain's Commonwealth. As such, it recog- nizes Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. She is represented in the country by a governor-general (currently Anand Saty- anand). The head of government is the prime minister (cur- rently Helen Clark), who is the leader of the majority party or coalition in the nation's 120 -seat unicameral Parliament, the House of Representatives. Members of Parliament are elected to three-year terms. The voting age is 18. Regional councils oversee transportation and other issues. Local matters arc managed by city councils and. in rural areas, district councils. Economy. New Zealand has a modern industrialized economy. While only 5 percent of the population is employed in agricul- ture, New Zealand's international trade depends heavily on the sector. The most important exports include wool. lamb, beef. fruit, fish. cheese, wine, and timber products. New Zealand is one of the world's largest exporters of wool. Important indus- tries include food and wood processing. forestry. textiles. and machinery. Tourism is another vital economic sector: the nation's diverse landscapes attract foreign visitors with inter- ests in hiking. river rafting. skiing. wildlife watching. and O 2007 ProOuest•CSA LLC and Brigham Young University. tt is against the law to copy. reprint. store. or transmit any part of this publication in any form by any moans without strict written permission from ProOuost-CSA. 'UN Development Programme, Human Development Report 2006 (New York: Palgrave Macmillan. 2006). 516 POPULATION & AREA Population 4,076,140 (rank=124) Area, sq. mi. 103,737 (rank=74 Area, sq. km. 268,680 DEVELOPMENT DATA Human Dev. Index' rank 20 of 177 countries Adjusted for women 20 of 140 countries Real GDP per capita $23,413 Adult literacy rate 99% (male); 99% (female) Infant mortality rate 5 per 1,000 births Life expectancy 77 (male); 82 (female) other outdoor activities. Real gross domestic product per cap- ita has doubled in the last generation—a reflection of growing prosperity and a strong middle class. Unemployment is rela- tively low but higher among Maori. Ncw Zealand enjoys a free -trade agreement with Australia, called Closer Economic Relations. The currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZD). Transportation and Communications. A private car is the preferred mode of transportation, although many urban resi- dents ride a bus to work. All major cities have good bus sys- tems. Trains and domestic airlines also operate between cities and industrial centers. Many New Zealanders use bicycles for short -distance transportation. Ferries regularly carry passen- gers and cars between the two main islands. An excellent communications system provides efficient domestic and international service. Numerous radio and tele- vision stations and other media operate throughout New Zealand. Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington have daily newspapers. New Zealand ranks among the world's leading nations in the number of Internet users per capita. Education. Education is free and compulsory between ages five and sixteen. Most children enter school at age five, but preschools are also available. Secondary education begins at age 13. Most secondary schools require their students to wear uniforms. Some high schools are segregated by sex. More than half of all students continue two years after the compulsory requirements to finish high school (also called college). A rig- orous state exam given in the fifth year of secondary school is required for university admission. The government adminis- ters seven universities. Continuing, technical, and vocational education is available to those who do not pursue a university degree. New Zealand women have higher qualification rates than men and have a larger enrollment in higher education. Health. A comprehensive social security program provides healthcare coverage for the aged, disabled, sick, and unem- ployed. The public healthcare system is maintained by taxes, although some elements of care are being privatized or simply left to an emerging private sector. While all New Zealanders are entitled to use the public system, many workers choose to carry private insurance to expand their healthcare options. Pri- vate hospitals receive some government subsidies. Medical facilities are generally good and readily available. AT A GLANCE Contact Information. Embassy of New Zealand. 37 Observa- tory Circle NW. Washington. DC 20008; phone (202) 328- 4800: web site www.nzembassy.coni. Tourism New Zealand: phone (866) 639-9325: web site www.purenz.com. cuutureGrams- ProQuest CSA 789 East Eisenhower Parkway Ann Arbor. Michigan 48106 USA Toll Free:1.800.521.3042 Fax: 1.800.864.0019 w.r:r.culturegrams.com 2009 Special Olympics WORLD WINTER GAMES IDAHO USA www.2009WorldGames.org 2009 Host Town 7/24/08 Host Town Program 2 0 0 9 •' , SPECIAL OLYMPICS ^\ WORLD WINTER GAMES IDAHO LISA �#.4 Special Olympics 2009 World Winter Games • February 7-13, 2009 • Opening & Closing Ceremonies - Idaho Center, Nampa • Alpine Skiing — Bogus Basin Resort • Cross-country Skiing — Sun Valley Resort • Figure Skating — Qwest Arena • Floor Hockey — Idaho Expo (Fairgrounds) • Snowboarding — Dollar Mountain, Sun Valley • Snowshoeing — Ponderosa Park, McCall • Speed Skating — Idaho Ice World www.2009WorldGames.org Special Olympics, Inc. 6�, 2 0 0 0 SPECIAL OLYMPICS .^\ WORLD WINTER GAMES WAN() USA F�•� Special Olympics 2009 Host Town Program at a Glance Program Dates: Wednesday, February 4-7, 2009 Estimated Number of Participants: • Over 100 countries • 4,500 participants (coaches, staff, athletes) Location: State of Idaho and Ontario, OR 111 E • �� •: .Phdto by Bruce K�per, Su Lirebon .• •.- - w-•WnnwwwwT •- r P..- ,r 7-.+- •r w-..,.�••••-ems- •r ,�... ...-.�_„�,rR�..� . ,r ..._ -. - . .. .. �...-+. www.2009WorldGa:iies.org I 0 0 9 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD WINTER GAMES II)AH() USA kio Special Olympics Host Town Program What is it? • International delegations are welcomed into the hearts and homes of the people of Idaho • Four days and three nights prior to the Opening Ceremony • Athletes learn about U.S. culture and acclimate to a new environment • Athletes get rested from their journey and are provided practice time • Promotes awareness of Special Olympics in a community • Any group or city may sponsor one or more delegations we, . 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Special Olympics WORLD WINTER GAMES IDA/1C) USA Support From The GOC • Assistance and advice • Training •Orientation, Specific Training •Train the Trainer • DAL assigned to delegation • CultureGrams • • f ‘. • 4 r - d • 11.4 www.2009WorldGames.org 2 0 0 9 U SPECIAL OLYMPICS J• , �\ WORLD WINTER GAMES IDAHO USA '40 Special Olympics Contact Information Dawn Thomas, Director (208) 377-7164 Dawn.thomas@2009worldgames.org Hosttovn 2009worldgames.orq 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games 3150 W. Main Street Boise, ID 83702 www.2009worldgames.org .. ---n ...w—r-----•-- vvww.2009WorldGames.org .. .v.1r.-+-.. 41/14 ala 2 0 0 9 l�(, SPECIAL OLYMPICS /^\ WORLD WINTER GAMES IDAHO) IJtiA O Richard Gorman :elf 71f ����� 5pecia/ Olympics Lynne Sedlacek, 1200 Hereford Drive, I'm okay with the budget as it is. I have not spent a lot of time on the budget, if Sharon's ok with it, because I think Sharon Bergmann does an excellent job and an excellent job on these budgets. I appreciate the way the Departments are separate. Don't cut staff and don't implement the very severe budget cuts I saw presented. If you do that I as public need more time to deal with what is proposed. These are very severe cuts that were proposed and the backup documentation is not there. Please if you are going to take in the foothills do not cut the planning staff. We have a good staff, pay them well and keep them here. The 3% in the Budget, I know from experience that you get to take the annexation and the new construction, we need to take this. The 3% is to be around $61,000. The easiest thing for a politician to do is not take it. The right thing to do is to take the $61,000; we need to keep our levy rate strong. I went back and checked by property tax bill for the last five years, the City of Eagle, including the Library Bond, does not even make up 9% of property tax bill. For the community I live in this is a good deal for me. For any Council Member to suggest the most severe cuts I saw today and not be fully prepared and even having discussed that with the other Council Members before presenting it at the 11 th hour is not good. This community needs to settle down after the election, we need to make it right and we need to work together. Nancy Merrill, 1246 S. Watermark Place, I would say Ditto to Lynne. Discusses trying to build a fund up to try and buy the City Hall. It shows as a zero line item for next year and I would like to see this included. I agree that Strategic Annual Goals are important. I would like to see a budget projecting out for 5 years. I appreciate the efforts this year to look at communication. Saundra McDavid, 1297 N. Chaucer Way, discusses the campaign and the growth. Why are we increasing taxes to pay for big growth? My concern is the savings goals. I think I heard that a City cannot set up a savings fund? I would like to see some funds set up for the eventual purchase of the City Hall. Parks, what parks do we have planned. Discussion on the carry over. As far as the Commissions go and the budgets for the Commissions, I am a supporter of the Arts Commission. Where are the funds going? I would like to look at the budget without increases in taxes. I do not support any increase in taxes. Council Member Guerber provides information on the $1.4 M in the budget for the current fiscal year. $IM went to the development of the Velodrome facility. The way we got to the $I.4M is that we have set aside these funds over several years. This is what the City has done over a period of time, is carry over funds for a two or three year period to accumulate an adequate amount to do something. This is how we built Merrill Park and Guerber Park. We made a decision in Eagle over a decade ago that we would deal with the development of parks. Do a comparison with Meridian and Star and see who has the most parks. Mayor Bandy: We budget a carry over but we really don't know what the carry over will be until the end of the year. Until all of the bills are paid and everything is closed out we won't know what the carry over will be. General discussion. Bill Brownlee, M3 Companies, I want to respond to Ms. McDavid's comments to our project in particular. One of the things that we talked about in pre-council was that we are bringing back a proposal to the City on September 91h to work together with the City on the planning of the Eagle Regional Park which would be the BLM land adjacent to our project. The fact is that we would assist in advancing funds either through pre-payment of impact fees for some other mechanism to do the palling for that park in conjuncti09n with the City. We have already done a tremendous amount of work on the BLM Land. We would be sitting down with the staff in the near future to discussing how we will process the applications and submittals we will be making to the City. We are not opposed to reaching a concurrence with the City on what our costs are. We do not Page 4 K\COUNCIL\MINUTES\Temporary Minutes Work Area\CC-08-19-09min.doc expect the City not to collect fees from us for service. This is actually the best time to plan as you get the best value for your money. Jason Haas, 1483 N. Fox Point, I support the Council's budget and the direction they are heading. The past Council has done a great job getting the City to where it is. I would hate to see this Council do drastic severe cuts and put things on hold. I support the direction you are headed. Mark Butler, 1640 W. Wash urn Road, I was approached about a month ago by a staff member, I didn't know that there was a Council Member who wanted to make a major cut, who asked if we have too much staff. What would have to be cut? You would have to cut the services that you are providing. Discussion on owning the City Hall. Please don't make the drastic cuts that will result in a city that a lot of us would not like to live in. I've been to Ada County, there is nothing going on down there. If you come here this place is bustling. You shouldn't cut staff. Now is a good time to do those things that you don't have time for when it is busy. Please don't take the drastic step to make the cuts that are being partially considered. Discussion on the salary report done in 2000. Guerber moves to end the verbal aspect of the Public Hearing and leave it open for people to respond in writing only until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Seconded by Huffaker. Discussion. Guerber amends the motion to the Public Hearing open and continue it to next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and written testimony until 5:00 p.m. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES................. Mayor calls a recess at 9: 10 p.m. Mayor reconvenes the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Huffaker moves to go ahead and publish whatever part of the Mercer Study that we can with any parts redacted that would be considered contrary to law through personnel issues or whatever it may be and that we publish the report on our web site so the public can see what the findings were of the study and the recommendations from the Mercer Group. Seconded by Shoushtarian. Discussion. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES........... 6. NEW BUSINESS: A. Ordinance No: 608: Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2008/2009:An Ordinance Entitled The Annual Appropriation Ordinance For The City Of Eagle, Idaho, For The Fiscal Year 2009 Commencing October 1,2008, And Ending September 30,2009. [This item will only be acted on if the public hearingfor item 7A is closed, and approving action is taken via a motion of the Council.] Mayor introduces the issue. Guerber moves to continue Ordinance No: 608: Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 to the Council Meeting on the 26th of August. Seconded by Shoushtarian. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES.................. B. Approval of Liauor. Beer and Wine license: Wallsmith, Inc., dba: Cools Hand Lukes is requesting a liquor, beer and wine license to be used at 291 E. Shore Drive. (SKB) Mayor introduces the issue. Guerber moves to approve the Liquor, Beer and Wine license for Wallsmith, Inc., dba: Cools Hand Lukes. Seconded by Huffaker. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES............ Page 5 K:\COUNCIL\MINUTES\Temporary Minutes Work Area\CC-08-19-09min.doc C. Open Container Permit: The Eagle Chamber of Commerce is requesting an open container permit to be used at Merrill Park on August 23,2008 from noon until 6:00 p.m. The standard conditions of approval shall apply. (SKB) Mayor introduces the issue. Guerber moves to approve the Open Container Permit for the Eagle Chamber of Commerce in regard to Merrill Park's event. Seconded by Shoushtarian. ALL AYES:MOTION CARRIES................... Guerber: we did the Pre-Council items except for the Mayor and Council reports. Guerber: I went to the Compass Meeting on Monday for the Mayor. They are anticipating major cut backs on funding from lTD. General discussion. Shoushtarian: The staff is ready to get together with the Senior Citizens on the proposal for the parking lot in the back. I am the new Liaison for the Urban Renewal Agency and I attended the first meeting they had last week which was basically about their budget. Huffaker: I have a report from the Historical Commission. The history book should be published no later than November 22nd. They have a book signing that day also. They hope to have it out prior to that time. They want to have it out before Christmas so the book can be purchased for gifts. Mayor: Discussion on the Eagle Rib Cook Off. ITD has been taking down the signs in their right-of-way. Discussion on the Eagle Food and Wine Festival and the Historical Commission's Classic Car Show this week-end. 7. ADJOURNMENT: Huffaker moves to adjourn. Seconded by Shoushtarian. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES... Hearing no further business, the Council meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted: ~~~R~~ CITY CLERK/TREASURER P LLIP J. BANDY MAYOR ........."" ......~l?. * II"" ...... ,. u ......... '" ! (q .... ~ ~ ~ ~... 0....\ : Lz.: ~ <'~.. '.,)t'" :. . O. 0 , "-oJ p~ 4.. : : , ~ . __ Ill. 0 : . ...... IJ I ... 1-. - - : ;r". ... r.,... <. .. .. ~ \ 0 ~~: 4. : \ 'U... v ~ ~'l... 0 ,: ~ ... Hole?.. . ',# ....... ~ ,# * S'\" . "" l""'" ",......,..' A TRANSCRIBABLE RECORD OF THIS MEETING IS AVAILABLE AT EAGLE CITY HALL Page 6 K:\COUNCIL\MlNUTES\Temporary Minutes Work Area\CC-08-19-09min.doc