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According to Attorney Anderson, notice has not been received yet about dates for -
further hearings on the UP&L rate-increase case.
Councilman Williamson accepted the assignment to represent Ammon at the County Civil
Defense meetings on the last Tuesday of each month.
In his report, Mayor Swensen expressed concern about the snow pack on the foothills and
the possibility of water run-off accumulating in the streets, especially on the east
end of Wanda Street where there is a drainage problem, and he reviewed information about
the availability of sandbags. With reference to a letter from the Idaho Department of
Health and Welfare regarding a recent inspection of the City water system, the Mayor
offered the information that the water system is in good condition with bacterial
samples being the best in eastern Idaho, but there are some housekeeping problems in I
the wellhouses that need to be corrected.
Claims to pay totaling $7,286.07 were approved along with vouchers for disbursements
made since the previous meeting in the amount of $5,424.18.
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Monson;
voting was all in favor; the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
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March 15, 1984
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Russell N. Swensen, with the
following City Officials present:
Mayor Russell N. Swensen
Councilman Merle J. Quigley
Councilman Thayle D. Monson
Councilman Robert D. Williamson
Absent: Councilwoman Carol A.
Ci ty Clerk Deon Hemingway
Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley
Engineer David E. Benton
Planning Commission Member Wayne Harding
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Also present during the meeting was Monty Howell representing the property owners
involved in a public hearing for a rezoning request.
The pledge of allegiance to the flae was directed by Mayor Swensen and prayer was
offered by Councilman Monson. Minutes of previous meetings were approve4i later in
the meeting as follows: Councilman Williamson moved and Councilman Quigley seconded
that the minutes for February 16, 1984, be approved as written; voting was all in
favor; motion carried. Councilman Williamson moved and Councilman Monson seconded
that the minutes for March 1, 1984, be approved as written; voting was all in favor;
motion carried.
The meeting was opened as a public hearing on a request for rezone filed by AMR Corp-
oration on property located north of 17th Street between Sand Creek and Hitt Road.
The present zoning is RSC-l (Residential Shopping Center) and the proposed zoning is
C-l (Limited Business). Mayor Swensen noted that the notice of public hearing had
been published as required by law, and all of the property owners within 300 feet had
been sent notice by mail. It was mentioned that the application was for rezoning
only on the land owned by AMR Corporation and Kenneth P. Slusser but, in accordance
with a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the legal notice also
included the area occupied by Circle K and Burger Stop. In response to an inquiry
by Mayor Swensen regarding making a zone change on properties without a petition from
the owners having been submitted, Engineer Benton explained that the law provides for
such action if the recommendation is initiated by the Planning and Zoni~ Commission,
which was done. Notice of the proposal was sent to the owners of Circle K and Burger
Stop, and there has been no contact from them expressing any objections to the re- I
zoning. According to Engineer Benton, the present use of the land by existing
businesses is already in compliance with C-l zoning. Monty Howell, representing the
applicant, appeared to answer questions. There were no adjacent property owners or
interested citizens present to make comment for or against changing the zoning. The
public hearing was declared closed at 7:40 P.M.
In connection with the public hearing just completed, Councilman Monson moved that the
rezone from RSC-l to C-l be approved on the property as advertised and as recommended
by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Quigley;
voting was Monson yes, Quigley yes, Williamson yes; motion carried.
Wayne Harding expressed thanks to the City officials for the appreciation dinner which
was held on March 13 for the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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A list of street names that are dupJicated in the cities and Bonneville County were
reviewed and recommendations were made on the changes that have been suggested for
streets in the City of Ammon. Mayor Sw'ensen will represent Ammon when this matter
is discussed again with the County Planner before any action is taken.
Councilman Williamson reported that he sent a letter to the Bonneville County Fire
Protection District requesting specific information to be evaluated before a decision
can be made about a proposal made by the District officials that the City join the
District. He also reviewed the latest developments in the current UP&L rate-increase
case.
Ideas for improving the City's police and fire protection were presented by Council-
man Quigley.
Authorization was given to the Public Works Director to sign for the City on a paper
regarding the frequency of the two-way radio system. Approval was indicated for
temporary road work that is needed on Molen Street, for purchasing a 4-inch centrifugal
pump, and to check on the possibility of trading the pump from Well No.4 for a 25
horsepower pump for use in obtaining water from that well, which has been eliminated
from the City water system, for watering Peterson Park.
Engineer Benton referred to an inquiry received about locating some modular housing
on the Hatch property north of the Valley Care Center nursing home. He reviewed in-
formation about how a development such as this could be handled through the annexation
agreement and zoning process.
According to a report by Mayor Swensen, he and Councilman Quigley had an opportunity to
go through the air-supported building at the State Highway Department facility in Rigby,
and some information about operating costs will be coming. The possibility of some
used snow removal equipment coming available was m.entioned by Mayor Swensen and Hayse
Whiteley, Public Works Director.
Claims to pay in the amount of $18,305.18 and claims paid since the previous meeting
totaling $5,760.69 were approved.
It was moved by CO'7ncilman Williamson and seconded by Councilman Monson that the
meeting adjourn; voting was all in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
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April 5, 1984
Minutes of the Regular
The meeting was called
present:
Mayor Russell N. Swensen
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
Councilman Thayle D. Monson
Councilman Merle J. Quigley
Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
to order at 7:30 P.M. with the following City Officials
City Clerk Deon Hemingway
Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Engineer David E. Benton
Asst. Fire Chief Jim Southwick
Williamson
Absent:
Councilman Robert D.
Others present during the meeting were Walter and Debbie Clapp, 2210 Dove Drive;
Keith Brown, 1955 Ross Avenue; Ray James, 2080 Falcon Drive; and Volunteer Firemen
Henry Crumb and Tim Ingram.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Monson and prayer was
offered by Mayor Swensen. A motion was made by Councilman Monson and seconded by
Councilwoman Dille to approve the minutes of March 15, 1984, as prepared, with the
voting being unanimous in favor.
Keith Brown, representing the Little League Baseball program in Ammon, made suggestions
for upgrading the baseball diamonds. He mentioned that the Little League will be able
to help with the expenses for work to be done on the ballfields in Peterson Park. It
was agreed that the improvements should be started right away in Peterson Park and Lions
Park and continue at McCowin Park as funds are available. Councilman Quigley indicated
that he would arrange for some Boy Scouts to help with this project.
In response to an inquiry from Jim Southwick about plans for the Fire Department, it was
pointed out that a decision about joining the Fire District has not been made yet and
that information has been requested on fire truck prices and building a fire station.
Mr. Southwick noted that he would be able to get assistance from a qualified fire pro-
tection engineer to review bids, etc." if desired. .
Walter and Debra Clapp of 2210 Dove Drive appeared to ask if the feeling of the City
Council indicated any strong opposition to their request for a variance to build a garage
on the street side of a corner lot with less than 30 feet of setback, so they would know