Council Minutes 01/17/1985
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January 17, 1985
February 7, 1985
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Councilwoman Dille presented information from the monthly law enforcement and fire .
department reports. According to Councilman Quigley, requests will be going out soon
for prices on a pool blanket and materials for the needed swimming pool repairs.
Mayor Swensen agreed to issue a proclamation regarding Scout Week to be read at the
next Council Meeting and arrangements were also made for a special flag ceremony at
that time, as requested by Debbie Clapp, who is coordinating some of the publicity for
the Boy Scout Diamond Jubilee activities.
A letter to Mayor Raymond Hill of the City of Ucon concerning the possibility of sewage
from Ucon being transported through the Ammon Road and Sunnyside Road trunk lines to
the City of Idaho Falls treatment plant was discussed, and approval of the letter for
Mayor Swensen's signature was indicated.
Engineer Benton noted that a new report has been received from the City of Idaho Falls
on sewage treatment and maintenance costs. It was estimated that the revised rates
from these calculations will result in billings from the City of Idaho Falls in amounts
considerably higher than the budgeted figures.
The City Clerk presented claims to pay totaling $27,701.96 and claims paid since the
previous meeting in the amount of $17,285.69, all of which were approved.
Councilwoman Dille moved that the meeting adjourn; Councilman Monson seconded the motion;
voting was all in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P,M.
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CITY CLERK
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CITY OF AMJvfON
Feb. 7, 1985
the Mayor and City Council:
7:30 P.M. by Mayor Russell
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
The meeting was called to order at
following City Officials present:
Mayor Russell N. Swensen
Councilman Robert D.Williamson
Councilman Merle J. Quigley
Councilwoman Carol A.Dille
Absent: Councilman Thayle D. Monson
Others present during the meeting were Debbie Clapp, several Boy Scouts, and Mr. and
Mrs. Mike P. Garcia of 3268 Leroy Drive.
The meeting was opened with the following proclamation by Mayor Swensen:
WHEREAS the Boy Scouts of America has served our nation's youth from
1910; and
WHEREAS more than 70 million youth and adults have benefited from
being members of this highly regarded youth movement; and
WHEREAS Scouting is available for all youth regardless of race,
religion, or socio-economic level who are tabght character, citizenship
and fitness:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that during 1985, on the 75th anniversary of
the founding of this organization of high purpose, that all citizens of
AMrflON join me, rlfayor Russell N. S~..vensen, in extending sincere congratulations
to the Boy Scouts of America on its Diamond Jubilee of service to the United
States of America and commend those community groups that provide volunteer
adult leaders who make it possible for the Scouting program to bring its
proven benefits to our young people:
N. Swensen with the
City Clerk Deon Hemingway
Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley
Engineer David E. Benton
A special flag ceremony was presented by the Boy Scouts under the direction of Debbie
Clapp. Prayer was offered by Councilman Williamson. Mayor Swensen expressed thanks to
the Boy Scouts.
It was moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by CouncilmanQuigley that the minutes
for November 1, 1984, be approved as prepared; voting was unanimous in favor.
A proclamation designating the week of February 10 through 16, 1985, as Vocational
Education Week was read and signed by Mayor Swensen
Mike and Karen Garcia explained that they are interested in purchasing the property at
2565 East 17th Street for a Mexican food restaurant, and they inquired about the
possibility of getting licenses for the consumption of beer and wine on the premises to
be served with meals only. It was noted that the City's existing beer ordinance adopts
the State Beer Laws which allow for the sale of beer to be consumed on the premises so
a license for this purpose could be obtained by the Garcias if an application is
approved through the required State procedures, but the City ordinance regarding the
sale of wine would have to be changed before a license for on-premises consumption of
wine could be issued. The Garcias indicated that they could go ahead with considering