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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (6) I I I CITY OF AMMON December 17, 1998 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order Building, 2135 South Ammon Road, present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Counci1member W. Lee Bean Counci1member Harvey L. Crandall Counci1member Steven J. Loveland City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7: 30 P.M. in the City Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer Bill Manwi11 Public Works Director David Wadsworth Fire Chief Clarence Nelson Others Present: Judy Brower of Galusha, Higgins and Galusha Mike Snyder of Galusha, Higgins and Galusha LeMoyne Johnston, 3700 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls Tom Hunsaker, 2925 Carolyn Lane, Ammon Eric Gravatt, 2830 Ross Circle, Ammon Paul Roth, 2800 Ross Circle, Ammon Pat Pendry, 2845 Ross Avenue, Ammon Steve Hyde, 2885 Ross Avenue, Ammon Kelly McCandless Ryan Walker Absent: Counci1member Ira K. Hall The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Counci1member Crandall, and Counci1member Loveland offered the invocation. Paul Roth, 2800 Ross Circle, distributed a proposal to the City Council regarding a street light for the community ice skating rink at 2840 Ross Circle. The pro- posal was signed by Paul Roth, Pat Pendry, Steve Hyde, and Eric Gravatt. For the past two winters, Ross Circle residents have created and maintained an ice skating rink on the vacant lot at 2840 Ross Circle. The City has assisted with loan of equipment to access the fire hydrant and a hose to flood the area. Work has begun to prepare the rink again this winter. There is one problem. It gets dark early and there is not enough light to skate safely after dark. The intersection of Ross Avenue and Ross Circle does not have a street light. The residents propose installation of a street light on the corner by the rink to light the ice rink and to improve the night time safety of the intersection. A number of people enjoy ice skating, and it was estimated there is probably ten people at a time using the rink. The Council recommended that a survey of the City be made to determine where street lights are needed and to include the Ross Circle intersection on the needed list. After a review is made, the Council will respond to the proposal made by Paul Roth. Ryan Walker apologized to the City Council for his involvement with taking the street sign from Backhand Drive. Judy Brower assisted by Mike Snyder of Galusha, Higgins, and Galusha presented the audit report of the financial statements of the City of Ammon for the fiscal period of October 1, 1997, through September 30, 1998. The report was reviewed page by page. The City is in very stable financial condition. The Urban Renewal Agency is included in the report as a component unit, and the report shows Urban Renewal to be struggling financially. The status of Urban Renewal as presented in the report was discussed. Mike Snyder pointed out that the City continues to build up funds, and he has not found this to be in violation of Idaho Code, but the tax- payers may question the need. The auditors did not recommend eliminating the re- serve funds, but they did recommend that the Council look at the level of surplus the City wants to maintain and to continue to plan for use. The management letter was reviewed. It discussed separation of duties to assure a double check of the accounting of funds, allocation of payroll expenditures, maintaining a lower balance in the checking account which earns a low rate of interest, and preparing for the Year 2000. This is the last year of the three year audit agreement with Galusha, and new agreements were left for the Council to consider. Counci1member Crandall moved to accept with thanks the audit report for the fiscal period October 1, 1997, through September 30, 1998, as presented. The motion was seconded by Counci1member Loveland. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Bean - Yes. The motion carried. The minutes of City Council Meeting held December 3, 1998, were discussed. The Council was particularly interested in the action required for development of the Karford property as Oak Ridge by Arave Construction. Apparently the developers ..-. I I I are wanting the City Council to act on their original proposal based on the zoning at that time. Councilmember Bean inquired of the attorney if the Council needs to act on the original proposal regardless of the Planning and Zoning Commission's decision to pursue hearings for a rezone of the property. Our ordinances provide for time limits on some actions by the City Council, but in this case the Council is considering a request of the developer and there is no known time limit. At this point, the Council is waiting for the developer to furnish information. Arave Construction needs to submit the Final Plat for Oak Ridge, the improvement drawings, and a update of the annexation/development agreement. Councilmember Bean moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held December 3, 1998. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Loveland. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried. Regarding Centennial Ranch Division No.6, Attorney Anderson inquired if the Council made a decision about whether the sewer should be extended from Ammon or whether the developer should pursue a sewer connection from the Iona Bonneville Sewer District. The City understands that the developer prefers to connect from the north with the Iona Bonneville Sewer District. This is acceptable with the City of Ammon. Engineer Manwill discussed the addressing for Taylorview Lane on the south end as platted in Stonehaven Division No.6. There are still some problems. The City needs to look at what is out there in the area according to aerial photos which show the canals and Little Sand Creek because a more restricted street system could be required. The City needs to determine where Taylorview Lane is going. Tom Hunsaker offered input about street addressing in other places. Development of the surrounding area was discussed and emphasis was given to the street system. The Council requested that Jay Johnson and Engineer Benton be invited to the next meeting to discuss Taylorview Lane. The approval of the addressing was deferred until after the meeting with the developer. Councilmember Crandall moved to approve renewals for 1999 of a general business license and a retail sale of beer by the bottle license for Legends' Convenience Store at 3480 East 17th Street; a general business license and a retail sale of ~by the bottle license for Wright Stop at 124 South 25th East; and a general business license and a retail sale of wine and beer by the bottle license for Circle K Store, 2545 East 17th Street. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes. Themotion carried. The City Council acknowledged receipt of an appeal from Robert A. Beck, 2840 Teton Street, of the decision of the Board of Adjustment to deny his request for a sideyard variance to allow a carport within one foot of his property line. Attorney Anderson advised that the City Council needs to conduct an advertised, public hearing on the appeal. The City Clerk was instructed to advise Robert A. Beck of the procedures. Mr. Beck should pay the costs of the first hear~ and the costs of the new hearing up front before the hearing is set up. Reports: Fire Chief Clarence Nelson reported for the Fire Department. The depart- ment responded to another CO call. Two members completed the Code class in Poca- tello. The department enj oyed a good Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 15. Awards were given out, and there were two new recruits in attendance. Coats were presented to all the ~ire fighters who had been with the department for a year or more. Public Works Director Wadsworth reported that delivery of the new garbage truck has been delayed until after January 22, 1999. Plans are underway to paint the water tank at Well No.2. Councilmember Loveland is waiting for the decision on the fire station grant. He was advised to keep moving ahead because the City plans include a new fire station regardless of the grant. LeMoyne Johnston has expressed concern about the traffic flow at the intersection of Ammon Road and East 17th. He is especially concerned because of the possible impact of future development on the north side of East 17th Street between Ammon Road and Crowley Road. Councilmember Bean encouraged a BMPO study of the intersection and planning for the future. Claims were approved. Councilmember Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Loveland. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Q~ ATTEST CITY CLERK ......