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Council Minutes 09/06/1990 I I I Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting. motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M. Book 7-295 August 16, 1990 Councilman Hall seconded the O-~ MAY ATTEST /;. /" /(7 0 ,J ~<:r-./ . - ',t./,<I.-IL.ef,.-./ CITY CLERK ,;/ 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 296 September 6, 1990 problems with the accesses on Ammon Road from the other streets in Ammon. They recommended the design present the approaches in the configuration based on the right-of-way of each street. Refer to the last motion in the Planning and Zoning minutes of September 4, 1990. Julie Bean, 3858 Marlene, is operating a pre-school in her home, but she expressed concern because her residential area is zoned RP which does not allow home occupations. The Council discussed home occupation requirements with Mrs. Bean. The Planning and Zoning Commission has been assigned to study the zoning ordinances regarding home occupation permits and to make a recommendation to the City Council about whether they should remain as presently written or if changes are in order. Commission members Ron Folsom, Kathryn Dansie, and James Southwick have been assigned to the Planing and Zoning study committee. It was recommended that Julie Bean contact these individuals and give them her input. Henry S. Crumb, 2270 Curlew Drive, and Shawn Garbett, 2290 Dove Drive, registered dog complaints about the residents at 2295 Dove Drive. Through the years, this family has caused problem after problem in the neighborhood. Presently they are keeping four dogs without a kennel license, they do not care for the dogs, and the dogs bark at all hours of the day and night. One of the dogs appears to be a pit bull. Also, they own a pack of cats that howl, scream, and scatter everyone's garbage. The City was requested to take action. The Council assigned the Animal Control Officer to work on the dog problem, and a cat trap will be loaned to Mr. Crumb in an effort to eliminate the cat problem. Action was deferred on signing the 1991 FY Law Enforcement Contract with Bonneville County until Councilman Maeser has an opportunity to study it. A number of Local Improvement District assessments are delinquent. Councilman Crandall moved to certify all delinquent L.I.D. assessments to the tax roll for collection. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Cran- dall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The preliminary census report for Ammon shows an estimated population of 4950 with 1328 total housing units, 38 vacant units, and 139 group quarters population. Our post census review shows some difference in the housing unit count. The Council determined the review form should be completed and returned to the Census Bureau to show the differences. The State Highway Department has requested a resolution from the City of Ammon to be placed on file in their office with the 1995 Urban Functional Classification Systems Map of Idaho Falls/Ammon urban area which the Mayor was authorized to sign on July 19, 1990. Resolution No. 90-2 was completed as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO, APPROVING THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE OFFICIAL 1995 URBAN FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS MAP OF IDAHO FALLS/AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, URBAN AREA. WHEREAS, the State of Idaho Transportation has notified the City of Ammon of the procedures of the revision of Urban Limits and Functional Classification System, and, WHEREAS, the City of Ammon has provided changes to the City of Ammon Functional Classification System, and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ammon, Idaho, unanimously approves the authorization of the official 1995 Urban Functional Classification Systems Map of Idaho Falls/Ammon, Bonneville County, NOW THEREFORE; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation Planning and Program Section is authorized to make a final review to ensure that applicable regulations are complied with and prepare and forward the 1995 official Functional Classification Systems Map to the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho; City of Ammon, Idaho; and Bonneville County. PASSED by the Council of the City of Ammon, Idaho, and approved by the Mayor this 6th day of September, 1990. Revised Resolution No. 90-1 was presented as follows: WHEREAS, certain areas of the City of Ammon have been platted with an alley easement of thirty-three (33) feet in width; and WHEREAS, there have been requests to develop such alleys as an access for ingress and egress to the interior of the lots abutting on said alleys; and WHEREAS, the City desires to set uniform standards and provisions for the improvement of such alley easements, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council: I I I I I I (1) THAT improved for the following a. Book 7-297 September 6, 1990 all alley easements within the City of Ammon which are vehicular and pedestrian traffic shall be developed to minimum specifications: That the asphalt paving shall be installed to the requirements as set by the City Engineer for construction of city streets. That if the alley easement improvement is approved with a 2 1/2 foot width of curb and gutter on each side of the alley easement to be opened and improved, then the asphalt paving between the curb and gutter of each side shall be a minimum width of 28 feet, making a total of 33 feet in width from back of curb to back of curb. That if the alley improvement construction shall be approved without curb and gutter, then the minimum paving width of the asphalt paving shall be 31 feet. That in approving the opening of such alley easement, the City shall require a grant of the adjoining owners of a 5 foot easement right-of-way for the installation of sidewalks at such time as sidewalks may be required by the City Councilor installed by the property owners. That all construction be in conformity with the standards set for the construction of streets, sidewalks, curbs gutters, and as approved by the City Engineer. b. c. d. e. Councilman Maeser moved to adopt Resolution No. 90-2 as presented and to authorize the Mayor to sign to execute it. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 217 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND THE ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN LANDS PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING THE CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING FOR EACH SUCH PARCEL OF LAND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE was presented. Councilman Maeser moved to waive the requirement for three readings of Ordinance No. 217 on three separate occasions and to place it on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 217 pertaining to the rezoning of Bergeman, Groberg, and Hall- Hiller-Wood properties was read in full. Councilman Maeser moved to adopt Ordinance No. 217 for the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Engineer Benton discussed the request of the State Parks and Recreation Department to rededicate the park properties for recreation purposes. Benton recommended the state office be contacted to obtain the specific legal description of the park areas because some of the adjacent area is used for other purposes and should not be dedicated to recreation. Action will be delayed pending receipt of the legal descriptions. Reports: Fire Chief Cal Smith reported the month had been quiet for the Fire Department, and their equipment appears to be in good shape. Scout Curtis Godfrey contacted H-K Contractors about donating paving for the front of the fire station at Well No.7. H-K has agreed to provide labor and equipment for a 35' X 90' pad if the City will pay $600 for the asphalt. Councilman Crandall moved to approve the proposed paving project to be paid from Street Department funds. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Crandall was asked to represent the City of Ammon at the Idaho Legislative Study Committee meeting on Local Highway Needs Assessment scheduled for September 12, 1990, in Idaho Falls at the Shilo Inn at 9:30 A. M. It was sug- gested that our next need be identified as Sunnyside Road. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held August 16, 1990, as prepared. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Claims were approved. Councilman Hall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M. D-;;;J ATTEST a-e~-e-:tJ {!!. !)'.:--P:~J CITY CLERK t/