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Council Minutes 03/05/1992 414 February 20, 1992 March 5, 1992 on the use of pool chemicals to avoid the problems experienced during 1991. Ivy Berry is planning to direct the Boys Knothole Baseball program again. Robert Suitter has expressed a willingness to donate two lots to the City for a park in Tie Breaker. In return for the donation he expects the City to pay for the improvements--street paving, curb, gutter, etc. Engineer Benton estimated this would cost the City approximately $13,000. Regarding Ammon Road, it appears we may be involved in road construction this summer but not irrigation pipes. The "Truth In Taxation" law enacted by the 1991 legislature was discussed. os:J MAYOR I The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. ATTEST t'd~(?Q~ CITY CLERKt/ CITY OF AMMON March 5, 1992 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Greg J. Maeser 7: 30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the City Clerk Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth Fire Chief Cal Smith P & Z Representative James Southwick Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: C. Jay Perrenoud, 2780 Sawtooth Street, Ammon Orland Bailey, 2810 Salmon Street, Ammon Lloyd Stanger, 2625 Salmon Street, Ammon Fred Karford, 3520 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls Bill Lawrence, 2041 Belmont Avenue, Idaho Falls Pearl and Jolene Herndon, 3605 Samuel Street, Ammon Dorwin S. Pierson, 1710 Avocet Drive, Ammon Boy Scout Troop No. 110: Byrle, Glenna and Lance Walker, Jason Lowe Blake Seward Daniel Slavik Sean Beck Devin Baldwin Alex Arnell I Leaders Steven Hurst Barry Webster Wayne Romine Scott Loertscher Brad Blatter Mike Arnell The Pledge of Allegiance was directed by Councilman Anderson, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Crandall. The Boy Scouts were welcomed. Pearl and Jolene Herndon, 3605 Samuel Street, applied for a non-commercial kennel license. They have four dogs--three indoor dogs (1 toy chihuahua, 1 toy cock-a- poo, and 1 poodle mix) and 1 outside dog (Pekingnese mix). Written consent of neighbors in possession of premises within 150 feet was submitted. Councilman Maeser explained, if there were no complaints filed or if there were no changes in I number of dogs, the license would be continuous. Councilman Crandall moved to approve the non-commercial kennel license for Pearl and Jolene Herndon, 3605 Samuel Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall- Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. James Southwick reported for the Planning and Zoning Commission on their meeting of March 3, 1992. LaRell Kent's plans to develop prooerty on the northwest corner of Sabin Drive and East Seventeenth Street were reviewed. Mr. Kent requested a permit to build an addition on his existing commercial building (Natural Energy Systems) and to construct another building to the west for Alan Steele to operate an auto body shop. The Commission recommended approval of the plot plan for location of buildings excluding the proposed fenced impound area. The C-l zone does not allow outside storage of vehicles or merchandise. Since the Planning and Zoning I I I Book 7-415 March 5, 1992 meeting, Southwick researched the zoning ordinances, and he questioned the use for an auto body shop. Auto body shops are allowable in the CC-l zone, but they are not designated as an allowable use in the C-l zone. He recommended that the Council make a determination on the use for an auto body shop before a building permit is issued. The second item of business considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission was the plat for Tie Breaker Village Division No.7 which includes a replat of all of Lot 11 and part of Lots 8 and 12, Block 7, Tie Breaker Village, Division No.6. The Commission recommended approval of the Division No. 7 plat. The third item of business on the Commission's agenda was the subdivision plat for Ammon Meadows Division No.1 (aka Horace Smith property). The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Ammon Meadows Division No. 1 and recommended approval of the final plat. Fred Karford, developer of Ammon Meadows, explained development plans. The property is zoned RPA and contains approximately sixteen acres. The subdivision is platted for thirty-six building lots, but Division No. 1 includes only ten lots. Karford requested building permits for two houses with construction to begin immediately. The Council discussed with the developer the price range of houses, water supply, sewer facilities, drainage, curb-gutter-sidewalks, land use of undeveloped property, infrastructure use, and development agreement. Mayor Ard called for questions or comments on Ammon Meadows Division No.1. Orland Bailey asked if Ammon could provide ample water, and he was assured the City's water system is adequate. Lance Walker asked about drainage plans. Engineer Benton responded that lots were being reserved to handle drainage. He also advised that detailed water and sewer drawings need to be approved by the Division of Environmental Quality. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the proposed final plat for Ammon Meadows Division No.1 contingent upon a development agreement acceptable to our legal counsel. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser- Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Crandall moved to approve the plot plan of LaRell Kent, 1790 Sabin Drive, for location of buildings, excluding the outside fenced impound area,subject to the existing zoning requirements for C-l and subject to a letter from the Mayor to explain to them the particular zoning problems on use and outside storage. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Council discussed the plat for Tie Breaker Village Division Suitter, developer, has agreed to give the City two lots for a park. be responsible for park frontage improvements of water, sewer, Councilman Crandall moved to approve the final plat for Tie breaker 7. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried No.7. Robert The City will and street. Division No. Crandall - unanimously. Orland Bailey, 2810 Salmon Street, expressed concern about the streets in Hillview. Some of the streets were swept last fall after the chip seal project, but there is as much loose gravel now as when sweeping was started. There is gravel allover the lawns and sidewalks. Mayor Ard and Councilman Hall recognized the problem and promised action to get the streets swept. Bailey asked if the job was guaranteed and if there should be so much loose gravel. Some places look like the chips have not stuck to the asphalt. Public Works Director Wadsworth plans to discuss this problem with Bonneville County Engineer Bill Manwil1. Bill Lawrence represented the Ammon West L.D.S. Stake Presidency. He expressed pleasure with the street work and the loose gravel has added the needed traction through the winter months but now it needs to be cleaned up as soon as possible to eliminate potential damage. Jay Perrenoud, custodian of the Ammon West L.D.S. Stake buildings on Selway Street stated he had swept up gravel all around the church parking areas a week ago, but it is back as much as before. He appealed for City action. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council. Meeting held February 6, 1992, as written. Councilman Hall seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held February 20, 1992, as written. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. First Security Bank has made a proposal to the City for a zero balance account. Councilman Crandall took the proposal to Valley Bank to see what they can offer. 416 March 5, 1992 Valley Bank does not up with a proposal. to the City to pursue have a sweep or zero balance account, but If they do not come up with something, it First Security's proposal. they agreed to come may be advantageous Regarding the Ammon Road proj ect, Mayor Ard talked with the Boise office of the State Transportation Department. They are relooking at right-of-way participation funds. Construction on the road should commence this summer, but it is doubtful that it will get underway before the irrigation season. Spring Cleanup Day has been scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 1992. Reports: Public Works Director David Wadsworth reported that repair work is underway on the donated playground equipment. The dirt roads in the City have been graded. Five new five-yard dumpsters have been completed. Well House No. 3 needs new siding and a new roof, and the costs are being checked out. I Attorney Anderson reviewed the Plan of Reorganization filed by Idaho Falls Associates Limited Partnership, dba Valley Care Center, under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. He suggested the ballot for accepting the plan be signed by the City, and the City Clerk was authorized to do so. Councilman Anderson reported Ammon Third L. D. S. Ward Relief Society has planned a community service proj ect to build a wooden "monkey bar" in Falcon Park. The Council discussed safety features of playground equipment. The church should work with Public Works Director Wadsworth on the placement of their playground project. It was suggested that the City begin to look for a swimming pool manager for the 1992 season. City Clerk Jensen advised that the County Commissioners have been notified that the City of Ammon Public Hearing to consider an ad valorem tax increase and the 1993 budget will be Thursday, August 20, 1992. The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office has decided that Ammon does not need to order separate citation books. It will cause less confusion to use uniform citation books and have the County officers note "Ammon" on the citation. Recently a request was received by the City Office for copies of material on file. The City Clerk suggested the Council adopt a ~ublic records policy, and the Council authorized her to recommend a policy for Council consideration. D and B Distributors (Websters) requested approval on a location for their shaved ice stand across from Ammon Speedi Mart near the intersection of Ammon Road and Sunnyside Road. Public Works Director Wadsworth was assigned to meet with Mrs. Webster to select a satisfactory location. Alan Steele has been working with LaRell Kent to build an auto body shop on East 17th Street. Mr. Steele has requested a specific decision from the City Council about what zone allows an auto body shop. This request should be included in the Mayor's letter to LaRell Kent. Claims were approved. I Councilman Maeser moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. ~ MAYOR ATTEST M~ @ /f24~ CITY CLERK ~ I