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Council Minutes 04/16/1981 I ~ to f'- U <t <t I I April 2, 1981 171 It was noted by Mayor Wehmann that the County Election Office has been contacted about joint registration, and he recommended that a letter be sent to formally request in- formation on this subject. Other matters brought to the attention of the Council by Mayor Wehmann included a mailgram sent to the Governor recommending veto of House Bill No. 260 which could possibly eliminate water and sewer connection fees, notice received from Farmers Home Administration about new loaning area boundaries which took Ammon out but allowed for lending service to continue on properties now having FmHA financing, and arrangements made to have Bob Webster of 3590 Ross Avenue appear at the next Council Meeting to discuss a dog shooting incident. In response to other subjects mentioned, Councilman Rowberry agreed to contact Donna Horne of 1910 Falcon Drive concerning her letter about problem conditions in the City, Councilman Swensen was asked to contact the County Sheriff about questions which have come up recently regarding enforcement of the parking regulations, and Council members indicated approval of sending a letter to Kendal Kiesel of 3950 Georgia Lane regarding his failure to make payment to reimburse the City for costs in connection with public hearings on his requests for a zone change and a special use permit. With reference to a letter from an official of the Union Pacific Railroad Company re- garding improving responsiveness to community concerns, Mayor Wehmann requested that Attorney Anderson write a letter to that company asking that contact be made with the City of Ammon if the City of Idaho Falls makes an approach to renew the right-of-way for a powerline along the railroad through Ammon. A pre-hearing conference on co-generation scheduled by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission in Boise on April 24 was mentioned by Attorney Anderson, who suggested that this might be an area where the City could become involved and recommended that Mayor Wehmann try to be in attendance. Claims were presented by the City Clerk in the amount of $7,878.37 which were approved for payment. It was moved by Councilman Rowberry and seconded by Councilman Monson that the meeting adjourn; voting was all in favor; mmeeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. d/d~~HA1 A TrEST: t~ ;J{./ c&fCLERK.c ~ (./ I MA07P CITY OF AMMON April 16, 1981 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:50 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann with the fonowing City Officials present: Mayor George Wehmann Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman David Rowberry Councilman Thayle D. Monson Excused: Attorney W. Joe Anderson Clerk Deon Hemingway Public Works Director Hayse L.Whiteley Engineer David E. Benton Planning Commission Member Betsy Kasnick Also present was Steve Vucovich representing G. & B. Solar Co. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilman Swensen and prayer was offered by Councilman Rowberry. The minutes of the meeting on April 2, 1981, were approved as prepared. Time was given to Mr. Vucovich to present information about various energy source applications which could be used to heat the swimming pool water, with special emphasis on a water-to-waterh~at"':pump system. It was noted that a problem with heating by this method would be the amount of water that would be discharged into the sanitary sewer and metered for traatment. The condition of the present natural-gas water heater at the pool was discussed later in the meeting and, inasmuch as it was considered to be a hazard to operate it for another season and the pool budget was not adequate to consider a heat- pump system, it was decided to order a new gas furnace. A report on matters discussed at the Plannin and Zonin Commission meeting on April 14 was given by Betsy Kasnick as follows: 1 It was the feeling of the Commission members relative to future plans for the extension of Hitt-Hackman Road from 17th Street to Sunnyside Road that an intersection at 25th Street is not necessary at this time, but the City Council should have an opportunity to make comment on this matter; (2) a report by Jim McNett on bike path plans indicated that a map for Idaho Falls is completed and locations in Ammon, Iona, and Ucon are needed; (3) according to Jim Southwick, who is also on the County Planning Commission, Ammon should have a "growth area map"; (4) the new County PUD ordinance was discussed briefly; (5) Chairman Robert Williamson attended a public hearing held by the City of Idaho Falls in connection with the Urban Limits and and Functional Classification System, as being proposed to the Idaho Transportation De- partment, and he recommended changing collector streets from Avocet Drive to Midway Avenue and from Owen Street to Rawson Street and adding one at Princess Drlve; (6) a April 16, 1981 172 preliminary plat of Sand Creek Estates, which borders Tie Breaker Addition on the west and is now being considered for annexation and initial zoning by the City of Idaho Falls, was reviewed without recommendation since comment from the City of Ammon was not re- quested. With reference to item (3), Engineer Benton advised that a "growth area map" is a county responsibility, and it was pointed out that Ammon has an "Area of Impact Agreement" with Bonneville County. In response to item (5) Engineer Benton reported that a revised map showing the changes as recommended by Mr. Williamson was approved by the City of Idaho Falls, and a copy of the new map ha1 been delivered to him for Mayor Wehmann's signature. An application for a variance submitted by Steve Bailey of 3485 Owen Street was con- sidered and found to be in order, with the necessary signature of approval of the I adjoining property owner having been obtained. It was moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Swensen that a sideyard variance of 7t feet be granted to Steve Bailey, 3485 Owen Street, to build an addition on the front of an existing garage with a zero sideyard, the same as the original garage which was constructed several years ago. Voting was Dille yes, Swensen yes, Monson yes, Rowberry yes; motion carried. No action was taken on an application for a non-commercial I\,ennel license requested by Kenneth Damm of 2945 Western Avenue since it was determined that the approving signature of one more neighbor was needed in order to be consistent with applications which have been approved in the past. The Council members were encouraged to attend the AIC District Meeting on April 30. Animal Control and Fire Department reports were reviewed by Councilman Swensen. It was reported by Councilman Row'berry that repair work on the swimming pool deck is pro- gressing, and that Jolene Anderson of 2005 Bittern Drive will be in charge of the City- sponsored knothole baseball program this season. In connection with the need for extra money to pay for major repairs at the $Wimming pool, Councilman Rowberry agreed to try to get some interest going in citizen-participation fund-raising projects for this purpose. Public Works Director Hayse Whiteley commented on his attendance at a recent Disaster Conference. He also reported that special thermostats for the shop area of the City Building have been located and that the surplus air compressor is now in working con- di tion . Engineer Benton presented an annexation agreement for the Delmar Anderson Addition for I review, to be acted upon at a later meeting. Mayor Wehmann noted that a proposal has been received from the County regarding joint voter registration and recommended that the City proceed with this arrangement. Councilman Swensen moved that the City of Ammon enter into an agreement with Bonneville County for joint voter registration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Monson; voting was all in favor; motion carried. In connection with Sand Creek Estates, which was mentioned in the Planning Commission report, Mayor Wehmann stated that it will be necessary to work with the City of Idaho Falls regarding street alignment and storm drainage as the new subdivision is developed, and Engineer Benton indicated that this w'ould be done when the development drawings are prepared. The City Clerk presented claims in the amount of $8,217.89, which were approved for payment. It was moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Swensen that the meeting adjourn; voting was all in favor; meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. ,,I" 0 -MA'Y.O/~R/0~~~..,. " d{li:p[O-'~~Vl ATTEST: d~//'l-- / ..' / . r --r- - ctTY CLERK ~7 I