City of Nicholson

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss and approve the FY 2012 Tentative Budget for Public Hearing. The budget included allocations for the General Fund, Fixed Asset Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and Work Force Housing Fund. Council members discussed a letter from Blaine County Commissioner Angenie McCleary. Several motions were made to amend the budget, including adjustments to specific line items and fund transfers, but these motions failed due to a lack of a second. A presentation on Fund Balance Analysis was given.

The meeting included a Sun Valley Marketing Alliance Quarterly Report and discussions on a policy on toxic spraying by the Pesticide Action Network of Blaine County. The council continued Resolution 2011-06 regarding the Sun Valley Company Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map Amendment Application to a date certain in August for site visits. They also approved Resolution 2011-11, amending the meeting time for regular City Council meetings for August through December 2011. Additionally, they authorized the Mayor to amend the Weyyakin Phase IV Phased Development Agreement Amendment and approved Resolution 2011-10 for the approval of Retail Alcohol Beverage Licenses for 2011/2012.

The commission convened to discuss several key items, including a design review application for an addition to an existing residence, which involved enclosing a covered porch/spa area. Commissioners considered whether a variance was needed for this project, focusing on building footprint standards. They also reviewed a design application for site modifications at the New Villager Condominiums for snow storage purposes, addressing concerns related to visual impact, noise, and environmental factors. The discussion included potential alternative storage sites and the need for a comprehensive solution involving the city and condo associations.

The meeting included a presentation recognizing Hilary Knight, along with liaison reports on the Fly Sun Valley Alliance and Consolidated Dispatch. Discussions covered Resolution 2011-05 regarding a five-year extension to the Mandatory Garbage Collection Agreement, and the Area of City Impact Ordinance. The council also addressed the Restricted Plate Vehicle Usage Ordinance and set a date for the first public hearing on the Capital Improvement Project (CIP). An executive session was held to discuss hiring a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent.

The commission discussed a Comprehensive Plan/Future Land Use Map Amendment Application for Sun Valley Company properties, including a site visit to review proposed changes to land use designations. Key issues discussed included the proportion of multi-family to single-family housing, the amount of open space, traffic concerns, and the visual impact of potential structures. The commission recommended approval to City Council with specific notations, including changes to language in the staff report and amendments to figures related to special sites and land use maps.