Council Minutes 04/07/2005
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDA Y, APRIL 7, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ard at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon Road,
Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilmember W. Lee Bean
Councilmember Karen Y. Anderson
Councilmember Rex Thompson
Councilmember Randy Waite (8:08 p.m.)
City Attorney Scott Hall (8:05 p.m.)
City Administrator Bruce Rose
City Engineer Bill Manwill
City Planning Director Ron Folsom
City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler
Councilmember Anderson led the Pledee of Alleeiance to the Flae and, Councilmember Thompson
offered a prayer.
Mayor Ard recognized the boy scouts in the audience and had them introduce themselves to the Council.
Minutes March 17.2005: Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve the March 3, 2005, minutes as
presented. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Items from Mavor:
Consent Aeenda: Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve the amended consent agenda as presented.
Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Public Comment on Items Not On Aeenda:
Peterson Enterprises Water Connection Fee: Mark Peterson, 547 2nd Street, Idaho Falls, of Peterson Enterprises
addressed the Council requesting that the remaining $5,544 of the water connection fee billed to him for his
commercial building be reduced to the fee for a 2 inch line. They have scheduled a plumber to install a 2 inch water
meter during the week of April II tho
The Council instructed staff to collect the fee for a 2 inch connection from Mr. Peterson
WBBA Fees: City Administrator Bruce Rose reported that the City ofIdaho Falls has granted a change in use fees
for the WBBA. They are now charging a $10.00 per game fee rather than the per player charge. These fees are for
league games.
A WBBA Official (name & address unavailable) addressed the Council and asked that the fee be
standardized with the City of Idaho Falls and Bonneville Youth Baseball fees. The City of Idaho Falls and
Bonneville County charge $10.00 per game held on their fields.
Staff was instructed to prepare a resolution amending the resolution for action at the April 21 st
Council meeting.
Authorization to Bid - McCowin Park Parkine Proiect: City Parks Administrator presented the proposed
parking project to the Council and answered the Council's questions. The funds have been budgeted for the
proposed parking.
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Councilmember Anderson motioned to issue a request for bids for the McCowin Park Parking Project.
Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember
Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Authorization to Bid - McCowin Park Centennial Gazebo: Former Mayor Russell Swenson addressed the
Council and reported on the progress of the Centennial Committee in their efforts to build a Centennial Gazebo. A
CRC Grant application was submitted prior to the deadline. The CHC Foundation will make their grant awards at
the frrst of June. Mr. Swenson outlined the event schedule planned by the Committee for the Centennial
Celebration.
Councilmember Anderson motioned to issue requests for bids for the McCowin Park Centennial Gazebo.
Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Proiect Authorization - McCowin Park Water Feature: City Administrator Bruce Rose reported that Jay
Johnson of Rockwell Development will be donating $30,000.00 to the City. Mr. Johnson has requested that the
funds be utilized in association with the Swimming Pool. Through meetings with Mr. Johnson, staff and
Councilmember Anderson, it was decided to expand the swimming pool compound, adding a "splash" pool and
landscaped patio area.
Parks Administrator Ken Knoch presented the proposed plans for the water park feature and answered the
Council's questions.
The Council instructed Mr. Knoch to proceed with detailed plans and firmer numbers for the project.
Parks Administrator Ken Knoch presented a preliminary plan for a "community center" building to replace
the existing pool building for the Council to consider in future budgeting.
Ene:ineerine: Services - Water Svstem: City Engineer Bill Manwill reported that staffhas been working on the
water rights applications. He presented proposals from Schiess and Associates and Mountain River Engineering to
bring Well #9 up to production to retain the City's current water rights. Mr. Manwill indicated the Schiess and
Associates quote includes evaluation of the other wells that the quote from Mountain River Engineering does not
include. Schiess and Associates have the greatest amount of experience with regard to water rights.
Councilmember Bean motioned to authorize staff to negotiate with Schiess and Associates on their
proposed contract and authorize the mayor to sign the contract. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll Call
Vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite-- Yes,
Councilmember Anderson - Yes. The motion carried.
FY2006 Bude:et Hearine:: City Clerk Diane Gempler reported that the hearing date for the FY2006 needs to be
reported to the County Clerk no later than April 28th. Staff recommends that the hearing be held no later than
Thursday, August 4,2005.
Councilmember Waite motioned to schedule the FY 2006 budget hearing for Thursday, August 4,2005.
Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Thompson-
Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Miscellaneous Discussion Items: City Administrator Bruce Rose reported on the status ofthe School District
Conditional Use Permit requests. The Planning and Zoning Commission has held the public hearings, but has tabled
recommendation pending completion of the traffic studies. The Council instructed staff that they would like to hold
a work session to review the permit requests, traffic studies and, proposed plats prior to final consideration of the
requests. A work session will be scheduled following status report to be given at the April 21 st Council meeting.
Councilmember Bean reported that IBSD paid on the loan contract in full.
City Administrator Bruce Rose reported Dave Mackley of the Ammon LDS Stake offering volunteer
services for a City-wide cleanup day. Mr. Rose has contacted ICRMP and, volunteers in a City sanctioned project
would be covered under the City's liability policy. The State Insurance Fund has indicated that there is workers'
compensation liability issue. The City is not currently covered under the workers' compensation policy. Procedures
required to provide coverage have been outlined.
Planning and Zoning member Tom Hunsaker reported that the Commission recommended approval of the
Woodland Hills request for rezone, Kartchner request for multiple rezones, Trailwood #9 rezone (2 lots that were
split zoned to be rezoned to R2-A) and, Juniper Mountain request for annexation with initial RP-A zoning. All but
three of the proposed amendments to title 10 were recommended for approval.
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Councilmember Bean asked for Attorney Scott Hall's guidance with regard to requiring bonding or
otherwise ensuring completion of a development. Of specific concern is the proposed Juniper Mountain Holdings
development.
Councilmember Thompson reported on calculations he has made on the "cost per incident" relative to the
police services contract with Bonneville County. He also reported that the City has 10% of the population and 4.7%
of the police calls. Discussions with Officer Black indicate that the majority of the calls are to commercial and high-
density areas.
Councilmember Bean motioned to adjourn. Councilmember Waite seconded. The meeting adjourned at
9:58 p.m.
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