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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (147) I I I 109 April 7, 1994 CITY OF AMMON April 7, 1994 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at the City Building, 3270 Molen Street, Ammon, with the following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Attorney W. Joe Anderson Councilman Harvey Crandall Public Works Director David Wadsworth Councilman Ira K. Hall Fire Marshal Robert Farrow Councilman Steven J. Loveland City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Councilman Greg J. Maeser Others Present: Jill Mallard, 3490 Owen Street, Ammon Kim and Janae Harris, 3460 Owen Street, Ammon Bev and Sean Beck, 3885 East Sunnyside Road, Ammon Kim Stone, 3425 Owen Street, Ammon Robert and Paula Loveland, 2795 Romrell Lane, Ammon Lola Robison, 3465 Owen Street, Ammon Val Loveland, 3325 Rawson Street, Ammon Mike Nye, Utah Power Julie Brewster, Utah/Power Absent: Engineer David E. Benton The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Maeser, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Loveland. Kim Harris, 3460 Owen Street, represented a group of neighbors to express concern about a hazardous condition. The residents of 3444 Owen Street have a semi- trailer parked in their driveway. The semi protrudes almost into Owen Street and creates a blind spot for traffic. The problem is increased because space under the semi-trailer is used for storage and five to eight cars are frequently parked in their front yard or on the City right-of-way . Teenage drivers speed on Owen Street as they travel to and from Hillcrest High School. The safety of children is a real concern. Harris and Mallard children cross Owen Street to go to Robisons's (their grandparents), and it is a worry that cars do not have a clear view to see them. The semi has been parked in the same place since last fall. It would help the safety problem to pull the semi farther back in the yard, but the appearance of the neighborhood would be improved if it were moved. The Council decided Attorney Anderson should write a letter to Storers, 3444 Owen Street, requesting them to correct the problem. Robert and Paula Loveland, 2795 Romrell Lane, discussed the junkyard conditions around the duplex at 3265/3275 Owen Street which is owned by Clint Stewart. The occupants are collecting non-functioning vehicles and various vehicle parts. Lovelands submitted a letter signed by Mark and Lauri Welker, 2835 Romrell Lane, to express their concern. The accumulation is clearly visable, and it is an eyesore for all the neighbors. The Council discussed possible action to eliminate the problem. The owners and/or occupants can be cited for nuisance conditions, given an opportunity to respond, and then, according to the findings, be subject to enforcement action. Councilman Maeser moved to have the Mayor send a letter to the owner to request that the problem be corrected to avoid legal action. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall- Yes; Loveland - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Val Loveland, 3325 Rawson Street, advised that Ammon LDS First Ward is looking toward doing a community clean~up activity in conjunction with a church activity. Last year they picked .up garbage along the streets mostly in the old Ammon town- site. This year they want to do something different, and they would like to work with the City on a bigger proj ect. An idea is to choose an area that needs improvement. Their volunteers would clean-up the spot, plant grass, and get the ~earby property owner to mow and water. An area under consideration is the right- of-way on Owen Street across from Ammon Elementary School. The City would need to haul in some dirt to help prepare the area. They are planning the activity for a date in May. The City Council agreed to support and work with the group on their clean-up activity. Robert Loveland requested speed limit signs to be placed around Ammon Elementary School, particularly on Romrell Lane. Mike Nye of Utah Power introduced Julie Brewster, Community Development Consultant. Their purpose in meeting with the City Council was to entice Ammon to get involved in Utah Power's Economic Development program. The program involves identifying people who are decision makers and doers to help put together a plan for the City. 110 April 7, 1994 A series of meetings would be held and a committee selected. Mike Nye volunteered to chair the committee for the first year. A strategic plan would be developed to establish what Ammon is and what Ammon wants to be. It is an opportunity to help the community to grow stronger in the way desired instead of just waiting for it to happen. Once the goals and obj ectives are decided upon, action steps are outlined. The Council and the Utah Power representatives discussed how the program could benefit Ammon. Examples of cities participating in such a program were cited. It was agreed there is a desire to make Ammon a better community, but there is a lack of "know-how." The program as presented offered "know-how" assistance. Before Ammon gets involved in a series of meetings, Ms Brewster would like to have another pre-meeting with the City Council and maybe two citizens. The Council agreed to hold a pre-meeting in May. The date is to beat a regular Council Meeting to be selected when Utah Power representatives are available. Mayor Ard asked each member of the Council to make a recommendation of an individual to serve on a development committee. I Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held March 17, 1994. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes: Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried un- animously. The Mansion House Craft and Gift Shop property, 3510 Samuel Street, is owned by the Ries Family Trust. The Ries family maintains an apartment on the second floor of the house, and the main floor is used by the Craft and Gift Shop owned/managed by Ginny Armstrong with consignments from various individuals. The City of Ammon granted the Ries Family Trust a Special Use Permit to allow the business in a residential zone, and Mrs. Armstrong obtains an annual business license. Those presently involved in the business want to sell the business. The property ownership will remain the same, but new people want to purchase the business and lease the facilities from the Ries Family Trust. The prospective buyers have requested the City of Ammon to determine what action is necessary for them to be licensed to operate the business. Attorney Anderson advised there would be no change in ownership and no change in use so the Special Use Permit could be re- issued. Councilman Maeser moved to reissue the Special Use Permit to the Ries Family Trust, property owners, for a similar use to be operated by new individuals who would be required to purchase an annual City business license. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Richard Riggs contacted Councilman Maeser and the City Office about obtaining a I business license. Mr. Riggs operates a security service, and he needs a license to satisfy the State of Idaho. He wants his business license to show 2060 Heather Lane as the address. He operates the business out of his home, but basically the business records are at his home and the service is performed at other locations. The Council determined Mr. Riggs should make an application to the City of Ammon for a home occupation permit. Mala Lyon, 3090 Ross Avenue, has operated a concession stand out of her backyard fence into Peterson Park. She has purchased a business license each year, and she would like to renew it for 1994. According to City Code 11-5-13, Concessions in Public Parks and Playgrounds, the Council needs to approve the license. Councilman Crandall moved to renew the business license for Mala Lyon, 3090 Ross Avenue, to operate a concession stand in Peterson Park. The motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Council advised that, if Petersons and/or Websters want to renew their licenses for shaved ice stands for the 1994 season, they need to make application to the City Office. There will not be a quorum for Regular City Council Meeting on April 21, 1994. Councilman Loveland will be involved in reserve training and Councilman Crandall will be in California. If an emergency justifies, the Mayor will call a special I meeting for Wednesday, April 27, 1994. Otherwise, the next City Council Meeting will be on the regular schedule for the first Thursday, May 5, 1994. Councilman Maeser discussed the memorandum received from AIC to update on the latest actions taken in the months-long negotiations on the DEQ Drinking Water Program. The legislature did not complete any action. The problem will be fully debated at the AIC Conference in Nampa, June 15 -17, 1994. In the meantime,cities should make their own determination as to whether or not they pay the DEQ assessment fee. A determining factor will be whether or not testing waivers have been beneficial to the city. Ammon has received some waivers. The Council decided to continue to make the monthly payments to DEQ until after the June debate. Councilman Maeser discussed the Urban Renewal Program, and he encouraged the Council to keep informed about it. The committee can put something together and I I I 111 April 7, 1994 propose it, but it is up to the Council whether or not it flies. Some of the com- ~ mittee considerations have been plans for canal relocation, the green belt area ~ with both bike path and walking path acc~ss, and property acquisition. The main 00 thing for the Council to be aware of is the project is costly, and there is a need 3 to determine how bad Ammon wants it. At present decisions are being made about g what is appropriate for urban renewal. The next step is a participation agreement. .g The committee haa extensively reviewed property acquisition costs. ---~fte-~eees-efte ~ eeStS-~eve-~eeft-~eg4t4meteT The tax increment financing of urban renewal should Z provide adequate funds to payoff the bond for the Hitt Road/East 17th Street 0 project. It was brought out that the City of Idaho Falls is not going to bend on ~ access approval or Hitt Road plans. Ammon needs to work with Cantlon to help bend g the City of Idaho Falls. Hitt Road is dedicated to public use, and a traffic study ~ ~ has been completed. The Council expressed their readiness to push. Attorney ~ ~ Anderson discussed legal issues and legal actions. He agreed to make some ~ M recommendations to the Council. If the Urban Renewal plan is approved, the 8 ~ developer is ready to begin Phase I in June. Reports: Public Works Director David Wadsworth reported. He suggested a small shelter for the Tie Breaker Park similar to the one the McCowin family donated funds for in North McCowin Park. Theyagreed to go ahead with the small shelter as suggested. Information is being obtained on removal of the underground storage tanks at Well No.7. The clay valve for Well No.3 has been received, and it will be installed. The water pressure should improve. Attorney Anderson introduced the development agreement for Ammon Meadows Division No. 2 and No.3. It is essentially the same as the development agreement for Division No.1. Councilman Crandall moved to approve the development agreement for Division No. 2 and Division No. 3 of Ammon Meadows. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The original copy of the development agreement should be filed at the Bonneville County Recorder's Office. Fire Marshal Robert Farrow reported that the Fire Department wants to become involved in City clean-up. The department will identify ditches, fences, fields, etc. where weeds need to be burned, and they will make an engine available to standby while they are burned. Councilman Loveland discussed the railroad boxcar in Peterson Park. There are two options. It can be moved to another area for use by the Fire Department or the Volunteer Recycling Program at a cost of approximately $1500 or it can be given to the moving company for moving it. Councilman Loveland suggested the Council look at whether or not they want to increase the size of the recycling facilities in its present location. Or, the Fire Department needs to decide if they want the boxcar enough to pay $1500 from their budgeted funds to move it. The boxcar is serving no purpose in Peterson Park, and because of the liability factor it needs to be moved. Councilman Hall moved to let someone have the boxcar in Peterson Park for moving it at no expense to the City and the City does not keep it to use for anything. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. J. J. Moss will paint the shelter in Peterson Park for an Eagle Scout proj ect. The City agreed to furnish the paint. A set of rules for the ball teams using the park fields will be put together. If the teams do not observe the rules, the City will ask them not to use the park. Councilman Maeser inquired about plans for street improvements. It was recommended East 17th Street be chipped and sealed this year. The City Clerk reminded the Council that AIC's Annual Conference will be held in Nampa, June 15 - 17, 1994. John Sheppard still does not understand what he needs to do regarding rezone of his property. Councilman Hall agreed to contact Mr. Sheppard to clarify his problem. Claims were approved. Councilman Maeser moved to adjourn the meeting, and Councilman Crandall seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. ~00 ATTEST t1/~2i_jC! Q~t-L/-J CITY CLERK J1