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~se or ~tility of the property, and that the amount received for the easement ($2,500)
1S a fa1r and reasonable amount for the use of the property." The motion was seconded
by Councilwoman Dille; voting was Quigley ye~, Dille yes, Monson yes, Williamson yes;
motion carried unanimously.
A report was given by Engineer Benton on a meeting which he attended at the State High-
way Department where information was presented by several speakers on construction and
maintenance of city streets, applying for grant funds for putting up regulatory signs,
acquiring of right-of-ways, etc.
Regarding business which was presented at the Planning and Zoning meeting this month,
Engineer Benton explained that a proposal from Byrle Walker of 3460 Ross Avenue to
build a residence on the back of his property which has frontage on Nina Street (an
unimproved road) was reviewed, and the Commission recommended that a preliminary plat
sketch with a temporary turn-around at the end of the street be approved.
It was decided that the annual spring clean-up time should be the week of May 13-18 to
coincide with the dates scheduled for Bonneville County and the City of Idaho Falls.
Mayor Swensen reported that he attended a Department of Energy meeting, at the invitation
of State Senator Ann Rydalch, where the Space Reactor Development Program was discussed,
and the Council members agreed that a letter should be sent expressing the support of
the City Officials for having this program at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory.
The Mayor mentioned, also, that he represented the City of Ammon at the groundbreaking
for the new Regional Medical Center on Sunnyside Road in Idaho Falls.
The City Clerk presented claims to pay in the amount of $36,837.09 and vouchers for
payroll and related expenses paid since the previous meeting totaling $10,601.31, all
of which were approved.
A motion to adjourn was made by CouncilmariMonson and seconded by Councilman Quigley with
voting all in favor; the meeting Was adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
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May 2, 1985
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rinutes of the Regular Veeting 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 Robert D. Williamson
Councilman Merle J. Quigley
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
Absent: Councilman Thayle D. Monson
Others present during the meeting were Dee Mansfield of Realty World in Idaho Falls
and Reynold Chambers of 2863 E. 17th Street.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Williamson and the
invocation was given by Councilman Quigley. A motion was made by Councilman Williamson
and seconded by Councilwoman Dille that the minutes of the meeting on February 7, 1985,
be approved; voting was all in favor; minutes approved. The minutes of the meeting on
February 21, 1985, were also approved with a motion by Councilman Quigley and a second
by Councilman Williamson and voting all in favor.
Dee Mansfield and Reynold Chambers requested information regarding an inquiry which they
presented at a previous meeting about the possibility of getting a license to serve beer
and wine with meals if the Chambers property, located north of 17th Street in the vicinity
of Curlew Drive, is sold to an interested buyer who would like to build an Italian res-
taurant there. Attorney Anderson explained that the City Council had decided not to go
ahead with an advisory election on the issue of the consumption of beer and wine on the
premises. He pointed out, as he had done before, that the City ordinance would have to
be changed before a wine-by-the-drink license can be issued, but in a recent court case
involving the City of Rexburg it was determined that the sale of beer for consumption
on the premises is a State law and the City could not deny a license if an application
is first approved by the State. It was agreed that the Council should not make a pre-
commitment on the matter.
City Clerk Deon Hemingway
Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
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Councilwoman Dille mentioned that there are several qualified applicants for the position
of part-time animal control officer.
According to Councilman Quigley, plans are being made to put a flag pole in McCowin Park
for the Boy Scout pre-jamboree campout which is scheduled for June 14-15, and a suggestion
was made that a request be made to obtain a special flag for the occasion through one of
the Idaho Congressional elected officials.
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Inasmuch as detailed information had been received on several good used fire trucks
that are available for purchase, it was noted by Councilman Williamson that a motion
to advertise for bids listing minimum specifications would be appropriate. He moved
that the City call for proposals, with the bid opening to be at 7:30 P.M. on May 23,
1985, for one (1) used pumper type fire truck with the following minimum specifications:
CHASSIS: Enclosed cab, domestic make, gas or diesel engine, 5-speed trans-
mission, air brakes, 160-inch wheelbase or less, dual battery system
FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM: 1000 GPM pump 2 stage, 500 gallon tank minimum,
minimum of five 2t" discharges, two It" crosslays, one booster reel
w/IOO' of 1" hose, two 2t" inlets, two 5" suction ports, one electronic
siren, one beacon light, two front spot lights, two rear flood lights
GENERAL CONDITIONS: Supplier shall warrant or demonstrate that the fire truck
shall meet manufacturer's ratings; a set of operating and maintenance
manuals shall be included.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Quigley; voting was all in favor; motion carried.
Concern was expressed about the recent hazard to ~sidents on Ross Avenue by ammonia
leaking from a storage tank in the Industrial and Manufacturing (I&M) Zone south of
Sunnyside Road between Maiben Avenue and the railroad. Public Works Director Hayse
Whiteley, explained that the tank belongs to a fertilizer company which has been in
business for some time at several locations in the area, and the owner has given
assurance that all safety precautions would be taken and there will be no further pro-
blems. Councilman Williamson mentioned that information about hazards like this was
presented at the last County Civil Defense meeting, and he pointed out that there is
a need to have some training on what should be inspected on such tanks so that the
Fire Department can make regular inspections. It was also suggested that a request
be made for the Health Department to inspect the tank.
A report by Councilman Quigley indicated that he had been contacted by some people
about the continuing ublic nuisance roblems (bottle throwing, loud sound equipment,
dogs, abusive language, etc. at the Labrum residence, 2295 Dove Drive. Attorney
Anderson noted that matters like this have to be referred to the Prosecuting Attorney
since State statutes are involved. In response t9.an inquiry by Councilman Quigley
about what can be done about the nuisance of an open basement on Matchpoint Drive
where construction of a new house was started but not finished, Attorney Anderson
advised that the owner can be given notice to take care of the problem and, if there
are no results, there can be follow up action through the City Council.
Claims to pay in the amount of $5,342.40 were approved, along with vouchers for dis-
bursements since the previous meeting totaling $7,044.59.
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Quigley;
voting was all in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
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May 16, 1985
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
following City Officials present:
Mayor Russell N. Swensen
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
Councilman Merle J. Quigley
Councilman Thayle D. Monson
N. Swensen, with the
Absent:
Councilman Robert D.
City Clerk Deon Hemingway
Public Works Director Hayse
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Engineer David E. Benton
Planning Commission Member
Williamson
L. Whiteley
Kathy Dansie
Others present during the meeting were Wm. T. and Ann Steinman of 3050 Ross Avenue,
Kyle Staples of 3170 Ross Avenue, Lori McMillin of 3256 Owen Street, James Leonard of
3270 Midway Avenue, and Arnold Smizer (City parks department employee).
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Quigley and prayer was
offered by Councilwoman Dille. Later in the meeting, the minutes for March 7, 1985,
were approved with a motion by Councilwoman Dille and a seconded by Councilman Monson
with voting all in favor.
The first matter of business was a public hearing on an application for a variance filed
by Wm. T. Steinman of 3050 Ross Avenue requesting permission to build an attached garage
with a sideyard of six feet instead of seven and one-half feet as required in the R-l
Zone. Mayor Swensen pointed out that notice of the hearing had been published and that
written notices had been mailed to adjacent property owners, but none were present to
make comment. In response to questions asked by the Mayor and Council members, the
Steinmans explained that they wanted to have a 28' x 30' garage so there can be two