Council Minutes 08/16/1990
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CITY OF AMMON
August 2, 1990
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council:
The meeting was called to order
President, Greg J. Maeser, with the
Council President Greg J. Maeser
Councilman Harvey Crandall
at 7:30 P.M. by Greg J. Maeser, Council
following City Officials present:
Public Works Director David Wadsworth
City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen
The meeting convened according to the established schedule, but due to the lack
of quorum, no official business was conducted. Adjournment was at 7:45 P.M.
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August 16, 1990
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order
following City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilman Marvin J. Anderson
Councilman Harvey Crandall
Councilman Ira K. Hall
Councilman Greg J. Maeser
at 7: 30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Engineer David E. Benton
Public Works Director David Wadsworth
Fire Chief Cal Smith
City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen
Others Present:
Annette Hendrickson, 1810 Sabin Drive, Ammon
D. Kent and Curtis (Scout) Godfrey, 3255 Western Avenue, Ammon
Jeff Summers, E.C.I.P.D.A., Rexburg, Idaho
Jim and Candy Turnbull, 3335 Taylorview Lane, Ammon
Michael Nye, Utah Power and Light Company Shelley Office
Gerald B. "Jerry" Mitchell, 3751 Marlene, Ammon
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Anderson, and
the invocation was offered by Councilman Crandall.
The Public Hearing to consider a sideyard variance for Norma Johnson of 2260
Curlew, which was scheduled for this meeting before the City Council acting as
the Board of Adjustments, was dismissed without action. Councilman Hall
reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission met with Mrs. Johnson and her
contractor, and they determined how construction could proceed without a
variance.
Jim and Candy Turnbull, 3335 Taylorview Lane, appeared at the request of the
Council to review their business operations, Sunshine Sprinkler Systems, to
determine if they are in violation of the City of Ammon's zoning ordinances.
The City received a complaint that Turnbulls are operating a commercial
enterprise in a residential zone. Councilman Maeser discussed the requirements
of the zoning ordinances including those for home occupation permits.
Turnbull's residence is located in an RP zone which does not allow either a
commercial operation or a home occupation. Jim Turnbull explained his Sunshine
Sprinkler business. He operates his business from the home, but no physical
work is done at the home. Clerical work is done at home; phone calls are
received at home, but mostly they are received by an answering service; and the
business mail is addressed to a Post Office box. Installation equipment is
parked at the house, and that is apparently the problem. Pipe was delivered
to the house, but the practice has been discontinued and is picked up from the
supplier as needed. It was determined that Sunshine Sprinkler Systems does not
qualify as a home occupation; it is definitely a commercial operation, but the
major portion of his business is conducted away from his residence. The Council
advised Turnbulls to limit the storage of equipment at their residence.
Two letters have been received from Melinda DeVoe, 9277 North 15 East, Idaho
Falls, Idaho, regarding the swimming pool. One letter praised the swimming
instruction program, and one letter expressed concern about the lack of a
barrier between the viewing area and the parking area. Councilman Maeser
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confirmed that a potential hazard exists and recommended that the Council ad-
dress it. Public Works Director Wadsworth was asked to research possible
barriers and to plan to have them ready for next season.
Jeff Summers of Rexburg, Idaho, represented East Central Idaho Planning and
Development Association to explain their program to assist cities and counties
with needs they identify in their communities. They are involved with about
sixteen projects per year in planning and financing. E.C.I.P.D.A. is a private,
non-profit organization formed in 1976 with a Board of Directors made up of
Mayors, County Commissioners, and private business people, and they serve nine
counties. This program is funded with 2% public funds and the balance from
contractors, etc. involved in projects. Mr. Summers expressed a willingness to
be of service to the City of Ammon.
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Annette Hendrickson, 1810 Sabin Drive, discussed the development of East
Seventeenth Street. She pointed out the importance of landscaping and encouraged
the Council to work toward making our community a pleasant, attractive place to
live. She proposed that building permits for commercial development require
landscaping, and that a buffer zone between commercial and residential areas be
strictly enforced.
Gerald B. "Jerry" Mitchell stated that the City should get a commitment from the
developer and put "teeth" in the agreement for enforcement. He questioned
whether Grand Teton Self Storage is keeping their original agreement when they
decrease landscaping and become more and more involved in the parking and
operation of their U-Haul trucks. They appear to be operating their U-Haul
business on the street. Councilman Maeser recommended the City research their
agreement and then proceed to enforce it.
Curtis Godfrey, Boy Scout, requested approval of his Eagle Scout project to paint
and stripe the door frames at Well No. 7 for the Fire Department. Also, he plans
to pull weeds, level the area, and plant sod directly in front of the building.
The Fire Department agreed to keep the sod watered. Godfreys also plan to
contact H-K Contractors to see if they will donate some asphalt for a pad in
front. The Council encouraged and praised Curtis on his proposed project.
D. Kent Godfrey, 3255 Western Avenue, expressed concern about the Croston
property at 3020 Western Avenue. The place appears to be abandoned, the weeds I
are growing taller and taller, and junk around the house is an attractive
nuisance. He recommended the property be inspected and condemned as
uninhabitable. The Council discussed the problem, and the attorney advised on
powers of the City. It was determined that Croston's building permit has
expired, further construction on the house would require obtaining a new permit,
construction would need to meet the building code, and a certificate of occupancy
could not be issued unless the building passed inspection. The Council would
have to initiate action to determine if a nuisance exists. Mayor Ard and Public
Works Director Wadsworth agreed to visit the property and make a recommendation.
Councilman Hall reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. They
determined that Norma Johnson, 2260 Curlew would not need a sideyard variance
to proceed with her house repairs. The Commission accepted the assignment to
study home occupation permits and estimated a two months completion date. They
reviewed and approved a preliminary plat for Dick Skidmore for property located
on the north side of First Street across from Tie Breaker School. The plat is
designed for approximately 110 lower priced homes. Hall reviewed the plat for
the City Council, and they discussed drainage problems, curb and gutter
requirements, pavement width, and general subdivision development requirements.
Ron Folsom was elected Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission with Dick
Bybee as Vice Chairman.
Gerald B. "Jerry" Mitchell discussed the problem of residents taking advantage
of their neighbors and the City when they violate the ordinances. There are I
evidences allover the City of people who operate home businesses where the
ordinances state they are not allowed, dogs are permitted to run at large, people
have to put up with the neighbor's barking dog, and various other blatant
violations. An example, Gordon and Sue Sorensen, 3776 Marlene, appear to be
operating a commercial dog kennel on a non-commercial kennel license. The
Council decided to request Sorensens to come to the next City Council meeting
to have their kennel license reviewed.
Michael Nye of Utah Power and Light Company encouraged the City of Ammon to
participate in their street light purchase program. Presently the City uses 76
(9500 lumen) street lights at a cost of $15.87 each per month and 17 (27,500
lumen) street lights at a cost of $27.04 each per month. Purchase of the lights
would reduce the City's cost about 50%, and it would take about three years to
recoup the purchase price. Under the program, the City would own the fixture,
and Utah Power would own the pole and the line. Utah Power would maintain. The
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City anticipates installing seven additional lights, and it would be
advantageous to have Utah Power install them now at no expense for the City.
After purchase, the installation cost of a new street light would be $1200. It
was recommended that developers be required to include street lights in their
subdivisions. The program can be set up for a buy-out or a lease-purchase. The
Council plans to take advantage of the program, if possible, in the 1991 Fiscal
Year budget.
The minutes of Council Meetings held July 5, July 19, and August 2, 1990, were
discussed. In the minutes of July 5, the paving requirements for alleys in old
Ammon townsite to be opened for development were reviewed, and Attorney Anderson
was instructed to modify Resolution 90-1 which he had prepared for Council
action. If improvements are approved without curb and gutter, the pavement
width should be thirty-one feet (31'). Councilman Crandall moved to accept the
minutes as printed for July 5, July 19, and August 2, 1990, with the
modification to the resolution on development of alleys. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes;
Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried. The minutes were approved.
Valley Bank has scheduled a luncheon to honor the former Mayors of Ammon on
Thursday, August 23, at 12:30 p.m. at the Country Club. Following the luncheon,
a reception for all the citizens of Ammon will be held at the bank from 2: 30
p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mayor Ard brought the preliminary design plans for Ammon Road from Forsgren
Associates. These plans will be available at the City Office for residents to
look at. Input will be collected and the plans submitted to Boise for final
approval. The Council discussed right-of-way acquisition and a tentative
schedule. In the spring, the Sunnyside Road intersection will be completed
first so it can be available for use while the rest of the road is closed for
construction. Bonneville County contemplates covering the canal from Lincoln
Road to 17th where it joins with Ammon. The State will not participate in the
installation of new water service lines along Ammon Road. These are the City's
responsibility.
Mayor Ard recommended that Roger Stomme1 be appointed to fill the vacancy on
the Planning and Zoning Commission created when Ira K. Hall was appointed to
the City Council. Councilman Maeser moved to accept the Mayor's recommendation
to appoint Roger Stomme1 to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the term
expiring February 28, 1992. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cranda11.
Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The
motion carried.
Deseret Mutual, owner of Eastgate Shopping Center since October, 1981, inquired
about the status of the road known as Eastgate Drive running north and south
through the shopping center parking lot. They are trying to determine if
Eastgate Drive was ever formally vacated to the owner of Eastgate Shopping
Center subj ect to the provision of alternate ingress/egress from Hitt Road to
the Eastgate Mobile Village (Teton Plaza Mobile Home Park) and EZ Storage (Mini-
Warehouse III). No formal vacating has occurred and Engineer Benton prepared
a letter to send to Deseret Mutual in response to their inquiry.
The Council was asked to study Ordinance No. 217 amending the zoning map prior
to taking action. Engineer Benton recommended a change in the legal description
of Lot 19 and 20 of Block 2 of the Southwick Addition.
In June, Governor Andrus signed a proclamation to celebrate the 25th year of
the Land and Water Conservation Fund program. L&WCF is a federal grant program
which has provided financial and technical assistance to enable acquisition and
development of outdoor recreation faci1ties and parks. McCowin and Peterson
Park have been funded through this program. To celebrate this 25th year, Idaho
Department of Parks and Recreation is asking each project sponsor to rededicate
the property for recreational purposes. Attorney Anderson was asked to
research the request and advise the Council. If the City decides to go ahead
with this rededication, Engineer Benton recommended excluding the portion on
the northwest corner of Midway and Southwick.
The McCowin family has expressed a desire to make a gift to McCowin Park if the
City will suggest some proj ect. Councilman Crandall was asked to contact
Bernice McCowin to generate some ideas.
Councilman Crandall has researched the expenses incurred by City Officials in
the performance of their duties. He has determined some reimbursement of
approximately $100 per month per person is justifiable. Attorney Anderson
agreed to draw up a resolution on expense reimbursement for Council
consideration.
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Mayor Ard presented the 1991 Fiscal Year tentative budget figures that have been
assembled from past records and projected plans. the figures were discussed line
by line and compiled as follows:
PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
The following is an estimate set forth in said proposed budget of the total
proposed and accruing indebtedness of the City of Ammon, Idaho, for the fiscal
period October 1, 1990 - September 30, 1991.
GENERAL FUND
General & Administration ..........................
Law Enforcement....................................
Fire Protection ...................................
Building Fund......................................
Total General Fund............................
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND...............................
WATER 0 & M FUND........................................
SEWER 0 & M FUND........................................
SANITATION FUND.........................................
STREET FUND.............................................
TOTAL PROPOSED EXPENDITURES.............................
$ 124,550.00
81,450.00
57,800.00
11,400.00
$ 275,200.00
84,135.00
250,800.00
207,500.00
148,200.00
394,127.00
$1,359.962.00
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ESTIMATED REVENUE
The estimated revenue for the City of Ammon, Idaho, for the fiscal period October
1, 1990 - September 30, 1991, is as follows:
REVENUE FROM TAX LEVY:
General Fund Levy.......................................
Liability Insurance.....................................
TOTAL TAX LEVY.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State Revenue Sharing (Sales Tax) ...........................
Sales Tax (Inventory Replacement)............................
Franchise Tax ...............................................
Liquor Apportionment.........................................
Building Permits.............................................
Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mag i s t rat e C au r t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest Earnings............................................
Bonds, Animal................................................
Bonds, Parking...............................................
Recreation Fees..............................................
Wa t e r Fund...................................................
S ewe r Fund...................................................
Sanitation Fund..............................................
Highway Users...............................................
County Road & Bridges........................................
Street Reserve Fund, Carry Overs & Miscellaneous.............
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUE...........................
$ 116,000.00
20,000.00
$ 136,000.00
106,200.00
5,200.00
16,600.00
14,100.00
10,500.00
2,500.00
7,000.00
15,000.00
1,500.00
100.00
51,635.00
250,800.00
207,500.00
148,200.00
131,127.00
6,000.00
250,000.00
$1,359,962.00
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Fire Chief Cal Smith was given the opportunity to express his opinions on the
proposed Fire Department budget and his recommendations were given consideration.
Councilman Maeser presented an alternate plan for Animal Control. Bonneville
County would hire another Animal Control Officer and take over for a proposed
cost to Ammon of $19,296.00. The Council agreed there were pros and cons for
this plan, but Ammon could not afford that much during 1991 Fiscal Year.
Councilman Crandall moved to approve the tentative budget for the fiscal period
October 1, 1990 - September 30, 1991 as presented at $1,359,962 and to authorize
the City Clerk to advertise the Budget Hearing for Thursday, September 6, 1990,
at 7:30 p.m. at the City Building. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser.
Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes. Councilman Anderson
left the meeting for work before the budget motion was made. The motion carried.
The tentative budget was approved.
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Mayor Ard expressed his opinion that this was a more agressive budget than
normal. It includes prov~s~ons for a fire engine, road construction, street
light purchase, City Building improvements, and salary increases. It has been
worked out on paper, but depends on revenues received and wise use of funds.
Reports: Public Works Director Wadsworth reported that the City of Ammon is
still on line for striping East Seventeenth Street and chip and seal in the
Hillview area by Bonneville County.
Councilman Maeser has been preparing some rev~s~ons to the personnel polic~. He
asked the Council's opinion about including Martin Luther King Day as a holiday.
The Council agreed to include it as one of the ten legal holidays and to allow
one additional special holiday to be determined by the Council.
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Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting.
motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
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CITY OF AMMON
September 6, 1990
Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order
lowing City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilman Harvey Crandall
Councilman Ira K. Hall
Councilman Greg J. Maeser
City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen
at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol-
Attorney Scott Hall
Engineer David E. Benton
Fire Chief Cal Smith
Public Works Rep. Rick Williams
P & Z Rep. Roger Stommel
Others Present:
Debbie Smith and Rion Kamana, 1960 Curlew, Ammon
Sue Sorensen, 3776 Marlene, Ammon
Julie Bean, 3858 Marlene, Ammon
Henry S. Crumb, 2270 Curlew, Ammon
Shawn Garbett, 2290 Dove, Ammon
Absent: Councilman Marvin J. Anderson and Attorney W. Joe Anderson
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Hall, and the
invocation was offered by Councilman Maeser.
Mayor Ard opened the Public Hearing on the 1990-91 Fiscal Year Budget.
Advertising requirements for the Budget Hearing as prescribed by law were met.
No public appeared to present testimony for or against. The City Office received
one telephone call from Russell N. Swensen requesting that the budget continue,
as in past years, to provide for a contribution to Community and Rural
Transportation Inc. (C.A.R.T.). Councilman Crandall moved to accept the proposed
budget as the final budget for the period October 1, 1990, through September 30,
1991. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall-
Yes; Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Public
Hearing was closed and refular business continued.
On July 7, 1988, the City Council approved a non-commercial kennel license for
Gordon and Sue Sorensen, 3776 Marlene Street. Recently residents have expressed
concern about whether or not Sorensen's operations comply with the City
ordinances. Therefore, Sorensens were requested to meet with the City Council
to review their non-commercial kennel license. Sue Sorensen explained that her
operation is basically the same as when she originally applied. She breeds and
shows Yorkshire Terriers. Her purpose in breeding is to improve the quality of
the breed, but she can't keep all of the pups so she sells them. At the present
time, she has fifteen dogs, ten adults and five puppies. The dogs are kept in
the garage but they are put outside in a run for a few hours in the morning and
again in the afternoon. The neighbors have expressed no negative comments to
Sorensens. The complaints received by the City are about noise and the venture
is commercial in an area not zoned for commercial. Mrs. Sorensen stated the dogs
are her hobby, and her main interest is showmanship and not "substantially an
ongoing business venture." The Council agreed to continue to observe the
Sorensen operation, and they recommended that Sorensens visit with their
neighbors to try to work out any problems.
Roger Stommel reported on business conducted by the Planning and Zoning
Commission at their meeting on Tuesday, September 4, 1990. Rich and Maxine Hardy
requested the City proceed with rezoning from RSC-l to C-l of their property on
Sunnyside Road so they can erect a building to house their Idaho Traffic Safety
business. Debbie Hartman, 1855 Sabin Drive, requested permission to operate a
beauty shop in her home. However, the Hartman property is zoned RPA which does
not allow home businesses. The Commission was not favorable toward making any
exception to the rules. Engineer Garth Cunningham discussed the curb and gutter
requirements as they apply to the subdivision proposed by Richard Skidmore on
the north side of First Street. The preliminary design plans for the proposed
Ammon Road improvements were reviewed in detail. The Commission pointed out