Council Minutes 12/15/2005
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ard at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon Road,
Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilmember W. Lee Bean
Council member Randy Waite
Council member Rex Thompson
Councilmember Karen Y. Anderson
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Administrator Bruce Rose
City Engineer Bill Manwill
City Planning Director Ron Folsom
City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler
Councilmember Bean led the Pledl!e of Allel!iance to the Flal! and, Councilmember Thompson offered a
prayer.
Minutes December 1. 2005: Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve the December I, 2005 Minutes as
corrected. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember
Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Items From the Mavor: Mayor Ard recommended reappointment of Greg Maeser and Cindy Donovan to the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Two new members will be recommended at a future Council meeting to fill the
vacancies left by Maxine Hardy and Dana Kirkham.
Council member Bean motioned to reappoint Greg Maeser and Cindy Donovan to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for an additional term. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Council member Bean -
Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - No, as she feels
the intent of the Land Use Planning Act is for Planning and Zoning membership to be for no more than two terms.
The motion carried.
Consent Al!enda: Council member Bean motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Waite
seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Council member Anderson-
Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Public Hearinl!s:
Water and Sewer Connection and Water Meter Fees: Mayor Ard swore in those desiring to testify and opened
the hearing. Council President Bean explained the proposed fee increases.
Paul Johnson, 2195 South Quail Ridge Drive, Ammon, provided the Council with information regarding
fees being charged by other municipalities in Bonneville County. He is concerned that increasing the fees to the
extent indicated would send the City in a direction other than the controlled growth it has been fostering.
Jay Johnson, 2125 Cabellero, of Rockwell Homes testified he feels that the proposed fee is excessive all at
one time. It will increase new mortgage payments by around $55.00, moving buyers out of the market.
Lee Gagner, of Homestead Realty, testified that this will stop growth. The Council should have input from
builders. He asked for more in justification for the proposed increases. Mr. Gagner asked the Council to reconsider
and get more input before taking action.
Brandon Nelson, 3790 East Larsen, Idaho Falls, stated that he is a potential homebuyer. He will not build
his home in Ammon if the proposed fees are implemented.
Roy Ellis, 4158 East, 500 North, Rigby, of Homestead Construction, testified that developers are already
paying for all improvements in a new sub division. He feels they shouldn't be asked for more.
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Scott Tallman, 1031 Abigail Court, Ammon, a builder testified that he will be building in County or Idaho
Falls if the proposed fees are implemented. He believes that increasing the fees as proposed will make it so Ammon
is not competitive in the building market.
Steve Bohr, 3850 Stonehaven, agrees that the proposed increase is probably a little bit high. Although, he
believes the rates need to be raised. Mr. Bohr would like to see more research regarding the amount to be charged.
He agrees the fees should be raised incrementally.
Doug Willden, 3568 Autumnwood, testified that there has been a recent increase of approximately
$5,000.00 per building lot as the City is now requiring curb and gutter. Mr. Willden stated that another $5,000 per
lot increase will slow the growth.
Greg Hansen, 5699 Veil, Ammon, doesn't believe a good decision will be possible tonight. He asks that
the Council consider forming a committee to let some people try to create solutions to the problems.
Ray Suitter, 4585 Sunnyside, testified that he feels cost should be spread over all residents, new and old.
Mayor Ard closed the public hearing.
Council member Bean motioned to withdraw the current recommendation and ask developers' and
community members to participate in meetings with staff to determine appropriate connection rates.
Council member Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson-
Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes. The motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
Glen Standley, 151 Red Fox Drive, addressed the Council regarding big trucks and trailers being parked on
the streets. His neighbor parks his pickup and construction trailer on the street regularly which makes it extremely
difficult to back out of their drive-way. City Administrator Bruce Rose reported that the truck and trailer have not
been parked on the street during business hours. Staff will continue to work with Mr. Stanley to see if the problem
can be resolved.
ACTION ITEMS:
Authorization For Sunnyside Traffic Study and Committee: City Administrator Bruce Rose reported that the
full criteria was completed and submitted to Steve Lewis. Mr. Lewis has submitted a formal proposal for the
Council's review, the total cost of which is $5,940.
Councilmember Waite motioned to approve moving forward the proposed study by Steve Lewis, funds to
be taken from the Street Fund Contingency and Maintenance. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote:
Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember
Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Ouail Ridl!e Division #8 Final Plat: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the proposed final plat
and vicinity. The plat has not been altered from the preliminary. Planning and Zoning voted unanimously to
recommend approval.
The Council discussed the proposed Final Plat.
Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve the Quail Ridge Division #8 Final Plat and Development
Agreement as presented. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes,
Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes.
Authorization to Proceed John Adams/Railroad Track Water Line Proiect: Alan Cunningham, 1020 Lincoln
Road, of Mountain River Engineering reported on engineering progress and proposed scope of work for the John
Adams/Railroad Track Water Line Project. It is proposed to extend the water line through the irrigation district
right-of-way on the south side of little Sandcreek, bore under the canal and railroad track, along the south edge of
the LDS church property and the south edge of Lot 57, Block II of Centennial Ranch Division #12.
Staff was directed to obtain the railroad and irrigation district permits, and contract with Chuck Boyd to
negotiate the needed easements.
Title 10 Amendments: Public Hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission at their December 7,
2005, meeting. City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented the amendments proposed by Planning and Zoning.
Commission. Amended sections include 10-5-4, Sale or use of lots below minimum space requirements; 10-14-5A
and B Location of Buildings & Structures, with similar language added to each of the residential zones; JO-14A-8D
Special Provisions Regarding Single Family Attached Dwellings, requiring the submission ofa Declaration of
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Condominium with separate legal description for each living unit prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, with
similar language added to each of the residential zones allowing zero lot lines; 1O-16-8C, 1O-17-8C, and 10-18-8C
Lot Coverage, required buffers; Rewrite and clarification of the RSC-I Zone objectives, permitted uses, height
requirements, building size requirements and special provisions; and various corrections to the other commercial
zones.
The Council discussed the proposed Title 10 amendments.
Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve the changes discussed, removing pawn shops from and
leaving daycare centers in the permitted uses in the RSC-I Zone and removing 10-22-200 manufacturing from the
permitted uses in the CC-I Zone. Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes,
Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Miscellaneous Discussion:
Sunnyside Fences: City Administrator Bruce Rose presented slides of pictures taken at the intersections on
Sunnyside that have been reported as fences causing sight obstructions and safety issues for motorists entering
Sunnyside. The Council discussed the problems. The problem at Central will need to be corrected by the property
owner as it is a new fence and is out of compliance with City Code. The Stonehaven Homeowners will be contacted
to determine if the fences are incompliance with their covenants. If they are, staff was instructed that the City will
bear the cost of corrections to alleviate the problems. The City will also bear the cost of correcting the fence
creating the problem at the east entrance to Hillcrest.
Mr. Rose also reported a complaint about the sidewalks along Sunnyside not being cleared of snow.
Clarence Nelson provided the Council with a written report on the activities of the fire department officers
and calls responded to during the month of November.
The Council discussed a vehicle the Fire Department is requesting. There is not any funding in the budget
in the current year.
Mr. Nelson also reported that there are a number individuals interested in serving on a committee to
investigate forming an EMS Unit. There are several individuals including a doctor, sheriffs representative, fire
department personnel and citizens, willing to serve on the Committee.
Councilmember Anderson motioned to adjourn. The Council seconded. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 12: 14 p.m.
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