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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (67) 72 August 1, 1996 CITY OF AMMON August 1, 1996 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order by South Ammon Road, at 7:35 P.M. with Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilmember W. Lee Bean Councilmember Sherrill C. Bohn Councilmember Ira K. Hall Councilmember Steven J. Loveland Mayor C. Bruce Ard in the City Building, the following City Officials present: Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen 2135 Others Present: Craig Strain, 3465 Senoma Circle, Ammon Brandon Killian Ron Mihu, 2365 Midway Avenue, Ammon Travis Killian Ted Bohn, 2085 Midway Avenue, Ammon Jan Burnell, 3600 Georgia Lane, Ammon Lisa and Brandon Cowley, 655 Tennis Court Drive, Ammon Creighton Harris, 1900 Falcon Drive, Ammon Ken and Nancy Lembrich, 2640 Salmon, Ammon Val Loveland, 3325 Rawson Street, Ammon The Pledge of allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilmember Hall, and the invocation was offered by Councilmember Bohn. Creighton Harris, 1900 Falcon Drive, presented an application for a non-commercial kennel license. Creighton has two Dobermans, and his mother has one cocker spaniel mixed. The Council questioned Creighton about his dogs. Signatures of approval from sixteen adjacent residents were obtained, and four residents signed to show disapproval. Councilmember Bean moved to approve the non-commercial kennel license for Creighton Harris and Pamela Holverson, 1900 Falcon Drive. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Ard received a letter signed by George and Jan Burnell, Dennis and Sydney Wagner, and Joy Jenkins to file a formal complaint against the Lorin W. Peterson family, 3780 Georgia Lane, for encroaching on the bridle path in Barbara Jean Estates/Pony Acres. The letter requested Petersons to be notified of the complaint and to ask them to respond. The Mayor also received a letter from Joy Jenkins which indicated the City had been asked to put a barracade on Talmage Street to block the bridle path. The City has not received such a request, and the City does not have plans to barricade the dead end of Talmage Street. Discussion followed. The Council inquired about what the residents want the City to do. Attorney Anderson pointed out there is a distinct difference in what the City can do on private property and what the City can do on public property. Two issues are involved. One is access to the bridle path from Talmage Street, and one is encroachment on the bridle path by Lorin W. Peterson. The bridle path is for the use of the homeowners in Pony Acres and Barbara Jean Estates and not citizens as a whole. The problem is a civil matter and the City does not have right to take action. The owners were encouraged to seek private counsel. Craig Strain, 3465 Senoma Circle, expressed gratitude for himself and his family for McCowin Park and the walking path. Strains took the opportunity to help beautify the area, and they added some landscaping to a triangle section by the walking path on the Midway side. He stated the park could be a show place with a little effort to maintain and to beautify. He encouraged a weed control program and a water control program to green up the park. The Mayor advised the City is budgeting to upgrade with a sprinkling system which should provide more uniform watering. Strain is an experienced landscaper, and he volunteered to help with planning park beautification. He suggested adding some hills with the dirt stockpiled on the west side of the park. Discussion followed. Citizens added their input. Nancy Lembrich suggested service projects to help with improvements. Another idea was to promote "adopt a piece of the park." Strain added he recognizes the potential, and he wants to be part of beautifying the City. Councilmember Bean recommended that Craig Strain put together a park plan to present to the City Council. Val Loveland suggested including Reuel Smith in the planning because he has already spent several hours helping with the walking path. Val Loveland commented McCowin Park needs water especially on the east side along Midway Avenue. She appreciates the plan for a sprinkler system. She praised Craig Strain for his beautification of the triangle area. David Weller will water the triangle area if the City will provide him with a hose bib. Mrs. Loveland asked the City employees to trim the dead branches out of the park trees along the walking path. She has been promoting a weed control program. As she and a friend I I I I I I walk around the park, they pull weeds. day." 73 August 1, 1996 Her motto to other walkers is "a weed a Counci1member Bohn moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meetings held June 5, June 20, and July 11, 1996. The motion was seconded by Counci1member Hall. Roll call vote: Bohn - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Regarding the First Street waterline extension, Attorney Anderson and Engineer Benton have been trying to get Dr. Marano to sign the Agreement, but there has been no response. They plan to continue to try to finalize the Agreement. Mayor Ard received a telephone call from the Attorney General in Boise about the pigeons at 3505 Rich Lane. The Mayor visited the George Lukasik residence, and he reported on the conditions he found. The owner is an immigrant, pigeons are his hobby, and he belongs to a pigeon club. His neighbor does not like the pigeons. It is difficult to know what to do about the pigeons, or whether to do anything about them. The pigeons appear to be well cared for and do not make as much noise as the barking dogs. Public Works Director also visited with George Lukasik to caution him that he needs to be mindful of his neighbor. No action was taken by the Council. Engineer Benton reviewed the progress on Well No.8. Tests indicate an excellent well has been drilled that will pump 3500 gallons per minute. The best system to put in is a variable speed pump. The problem is budgetary, and the Council needs to decide what way to proceed. The cost of a variable speed pump with controls is much greater than anticipated. Benefits of a variable speed pump were discussed. The disadvantage is cost. Engineer Benton recommended calling for alternate bids-- one for a variable speed pump and one for a smaller pump to feed into the distribution lines or for a constant speed pump to fed into a storage tank. Consideration was given to long term costs and pump efficiency. The proposed distribution lines were pointed out. The Council decided they would like to take time to more thoroughly look at the alternate pumping designs to review initial costs as well as operating costs. The well needs to be on line by May, 1997. Counci1member Hall asked if installation of the distribution lines could be separated from the pump and advertise for bids so the distribution lines could be put in this fall. It was agreed to advertise for bids for the distribution lines as quickly as possible. Engineer Benton will complete the alternate pumping designs and make them available for the Council at the next City Council Meeting. Attorney Anderson introduced Ordinance No. 247 (Fox Hollow Division No.2) by title, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; DESCRIBING WITH PARTICULARITY SAID LANDS TO BE ANNEXED AND HEREBY ANNEXED AND DECLARING SAID LANDS A PART OF THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; DETERMINING THE PROPER ZONING FOR CLASSIFICATION OF THE ANNEXED LANDS AND TERRITORY UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS ORDINANCE AND OF THE ANNEXATION OF SAID LANDS. Ordinance No. 247 was read in full. Councilmember Bean moved to pass Ordinance No. 247 on its first reading by title and in full. The motion was seconded by Counci1member Hall. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Counci1member Bean moved to dispense with the rule reqUl.n.ng the reading of the ordinance on three different days, to waive the second and third readings, and to pass Ordinance No. 247 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading by title only. The motion was seconded by Counci1member Hall. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Ha11- Yes; Bohn - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Ard signed the Development and Annexation Agreement for Fox Hollow Division No.2. The Council reviewed the preliminary 1997 Fiscal Year budget figures. Line items for each of the funds were discussed. It is anticipated some additional revenue will be realized from the new gas tax. It is designated as Restricted Highway funds and can be used for new construction only. Reserve funds have not been budgeted for expenditures in the 1997 fiscal year, but they are planned for future improvements. Mayor Ard explained the figures as presented seem to be workable. However, he asked the Council to pinpoint any additions or changes. Ideas for improvements to the recycling program and the Fire Department were discussed. The The tentative 1997 FY Budget will be presented at City Council Meeting on August 15, 1996, for approval. Attorney Anderson introduced Ordinance No. 248 (Schoolside Addition No.1). Protective covenants have been prepared, and they address the drainage swa1e. A Development and Annexation Agreement was signed by Mayor Ard. 74 August 1, 1996 Ordinance No. 248 (Schoolside Addition Division No.1) was read by title and in full, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; DESCRIBING WITH PARTICULARITY SAID LANDS TO BE ANNEXED AND HEREBY ANNEXED AND DECLARING SAID LANDS A PART OF THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; DETERMINING THE PROPER ZONING FOR CLASSIFICATION OF THE ANNEXED LANDS AND TERRITORY UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS ORDINANCE AND OF THE ANNEXATION OF SAID LANDS. Councilmember Bean moved to pass Ordinance No. 248 on its first reading by title and in full. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Bean moved to dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days, to waive the second and third readings, and to I pass Ordinance No. 248 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bohn. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Reports: Councilmember Loveland inquired about marking the street where the walking path crosses Williams Street to indicated to the vehicles that it is a pedestrian crossing. Also, he asked about the plans to paint cross walks. The power company needs to move the power pole in the the middle of the sidewalk/walking path on Targhee Street. Hopefully it will be done on August 2, 1996. Councilmember Bohn has had feed back about the Red Lobster or Olive Garden at the Ammon Town Center. Since both are owned by the same individuals, maybe it would be appropriate to indicate to the developer our preference. There is no commitment yet. Councilmember Hall inquired about the manufactured home ordinance. It has been incorporated in the recodified zoning ordinance which is ready for the Planning and Zoning Commission to review. Claims were approved. Councilmember Hall moved to adj ourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Loveland. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. Q_.y I ATTEST u~~)(!~ CITY CLE~ I