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CITY OF AMMON
August 19, 1993
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30
lowing City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilman Marvin J. Anderson
Councilman Ira K. Hall
Councilman Greg J. Maeser
P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol-
Engineer David E. Benton
Public Works Director David
Fire Chief Cal Smith
City Clerk Aleen Jensen
Wadsworth
Others Present:
Brent and Travis Williams
Jeanine Brighton
Paul Yela
Cory Brighton
Vern Hare, 3250 Rawson Street, Ammon
David O. Sommer, 1805 Heather Lane, Ammon
Kevin Sommer, 1850 Spencer Lane, Ammon
Cameron D. Ricks, 3435 Rich Lane, Ammon
Fenton H. Tyler, 3235 Rawson Street, Ammon
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Absent: Councilman Harvey Crandall
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Maeser, and the
invocation was offered by Councilman Anderson.
Cameron D. Ricks, 3435 Rich Lane, applied to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and
Firearms for a Federal Firearms License. Since he indicated retail sales would
be conducted in a residential area, he has been advised a license will be granted
provided he is not in violation of City of Ammon zoning ordinances. Mr. Ricks
advised the City Council he technically will not be operating a business in his
home, but he was required to have an address. All he wants to do is to act as
a dealer and buy and sell at gun shows. The Council questioned him about
operation details. It was determined Mr. Ricks should obtain a City of Ammon
home occupation permit. He stated to the Council that he could comply with the I
home occupation permit requirements. Councilman Maeser moved to approve a home
occupation permit for Cameron D. Ricks, dba Budget Sporting Goods, 3435 Rich
Lane, contingent upon completion of an application and payment of the necessary
fee to the City Clerk. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call
vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried. The
applicant was advised that the permit does not authorize him to discharge
firearms in a residential area in the City of Ammon.
Brent Williams represented Legends Convenience Store No.2, 3480 East 17th
Street, to discuss construction status, landscaping plans, and their proposed
sign. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the sign plans except it was
discovered the sign posts were to be placed in the City of Ammon's visibility
easement. Council permission was requested to erect the sign as planned with
the posts in the easement. The design plans were reviewed. The sign is a
typical Phillips 66 sign, 7' X 18' to be erected with the bottom high enough so
vehicles can see under. Councilman Hall moved to approve the sign for Legends
Convenience Store No. 2 as proposed 7' X 18' and the bottom to be nine feet (9')
above ground level. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call
vote: Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried.
David and Kevin Sommer, residents of Meadow Lark Estates subdivision, requested
clarification of the buffer between residential and commercial property which
was approved by the City Council in 1987 when Grobergs had Lots 7, 8, and 9 of
Block 3 rezoned to commercial. Residential developers understand the buffer is
to be completed when the residential area is developed to meet the commercial
area. No commercial development has occurred but the residential lots are mostly
complete. The residents are ready for the buffer. A copy of the City Council
Meeting minutes for July 2, 1987, was reviewed. The interpretation is the
developer of the commercial lots is to provide a minimum ten foot (10')
landscaping buffer along the southern boundary. At the developer's option a six
foot (6') block fence can be erected instead of the landscaping buffer. The
present owner of the commercial property is Peterson Enterprises. The Council
determined the residential property owners and the commercial property owner need
to come to an acceptable agreement on the buffer. If such an agreement is in
accordance with the decision the City Council made at the time of rezone, the
buffer can be established. If not, the City Council needs to review the new
plan.
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On August 5, 1993, the City Council conducted a Public Hearing and accepted
testimony on the request of Cory J. Brighton for a lot width variance from eighty
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(80') to 78.375 feet on the lot described as the North 90.0 feet of the West 78.375
feet of Lot 8, Block 7, Original Townsite of Ammon, County of Bonneville. No
action was taken due to lack of quorum. The Mayor reopened the discussion on the
request. Engineer Benton reviewed the requirements of the zoning ordinance for
the R-l zone, and he pointed out that Cory Brighton's plans confirm to all the
required setbacks but the lot is not quite wide enough. Councilman Anderson stated
the lots in the old Ammon Townsite require individual consideration. Vern Hare,
adjacent property owner, continued to express opposition because a 7~ foot sideyard
puts neighbors in too close proximity. He further commented that the original
survey in the Ammon Townsite is not accurate with Bonneville County. "The old
Ammon Townsite is a kilter." Engineer Benton stated each block has its full
dimensions. Paul Yela, former owner of the lot in question, stated he had the
property surveyed when he bought it, and the dimensions given are accurate. Fenton
Tyler expressed opposition because of smallness of the lot and the 7~ foot
sideyard. Yella offered to sell the property to Hare before he sold to Brighton,
however, Hare declined the offer. The Council determined the request is a true
variance, and the applicant plans to conform to the requirements of the zone. Any
significant economic use of the property would not be allowed if the owner is
denied permission to build a house in this residential area. Councilman Hall moved
to grant a lot width variance from eighty feet (80') to 78.375 feet for Cory J.
Brighton to accommodate beneficial use of the land with the understanding that all
the setback requirements of the R-l zone will be conformed with. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson
- Yes. The motion carried.
Councilman Hall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held July 15,
1993, as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote:
Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried.
Mayor Ard recommended that Mark Scrogham, 4353 Mason Street, be appointed to fill
the vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission will benefit
from input from the area in which Scrogham lives. Councilman Maeser moved to
accept the proposal of the Mayor to appoint Mark Scrogham to the Planning and
Zoning Commission to fill the vacancy which expires February 28, 1994. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Ander-
son - Yes. The motion carried.
The Council discussed the tentative budget figures fer 1994 Fiscal Year.
Adjustments were made to increase the Fire Department carryover for training and
fire prevention. Fire Chief Smith called attention to the pre-payment option in
the fire truck bid. The dealer offered 6% interest on any amount of pre-payment
made within thirty days of acceptance. It was agreed to confirm the option and
consider making a pre-payment. Delivery date on the fire truck is estimated as
December 1993.
Councilman Maeser moved to approve the tentative budget for the City of Ammon in
the amount of $1,590,517.00 for the fiscal period October 1, 1993, through
September 30, 1994, as specified in the line item detail attached and to set the
budget hearing for September 2, 1993. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Anderson. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion
carried.
Ordinance ~o. 232 was introduced by title, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 216
OF THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; TO ADD A SUBPARAGRAPH 1 (A) TO
SECTION 6 TO PROVIDE FOR A DIAGRAM, EXHIBIT 1; TO EXHIBIT THE MINIMUM FLOODPROOF
DESIGN BASEMENT DESIGN CONFORMING TO THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE FEDERAL
INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION; AND PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF AMMON WILL ISSUE A
BUILDING PERMIT TO AN APPLICANT WHOSE DESIGN MEETS OR EXCEEDS THOSE REQUIREMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDED ORDINANCE. Input has been requested
from Steve Serr, Bonneville County Zoning Administrator.
The City Clerk reviewed the election procedures for the November 2, 1993, Municipal
Election and asked for recommendations from the City Council regarding the polling
place, precinct boundaries, and election hours. Seats are open for Mayor and two
Council Members to serve for four year terms.
Vern Hare returned to the City Council Meeting to inquire if Cory Brighton could
be given a variance to reduce the setback on the Midway Avenue side from thirty
feet (30'). This would allow the house to be built farther from Hare's. The
Council was not favorable to the inquiry, but they recommended he discuss his ideas
with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Reports: David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. H-K Construction has started
to make repairs on the streets damaged during Ammon Road construction. East 17th
Street has been striped. The sidewalks have been ground off on the East 17th
Street bridge as requested in the bridge inspection report. The speed limit on
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Ammon Road will remain at 35 miles per hour. Two dumpsters have been built, and
they are ready to be painted. Steel is on hand to build three more dumpsters.
Options are being checked into regarding the underground storage tanks at Well No.
7 in order to conform with the leak detection requirements. Water pressure has
improved, but leaks are occurring as a result of fluctuation in pressure.
Engineer Benton reviewed the plans to pave Williams Street. He met with
representatives of School District 93 to adjust the plans. The School District
needs to decide how much they want to do.
Fire Chief Cal Smith reported for the Fire Department. There was a storage shed
fire in the trailer park on West Eastgate Drive which appeared to be lightening
caused. W. K. Mack has been contacted to order the new fire engine, and delivery
is expected about December 1. The gas pumps at Legends Convenience Store No. 2
have been inspected. Legends adjusted their plans for location of the above ground
propane storage tank. Originally the tank was planned for heating purposes, but
they have made other heating arrangements and may decide to sell propane. Fire
Chief Smith has been working with the LDS Seminary about fire prevention
procedures. Mayor Ard asked the Chief to research fire code regulations on above
ground storage tanks as an option to replace the underground storage tanks.
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Councilman Anderson received two phone calls objecting to the Saturday night dances
at the tennis courts. One complaint was from Douglas Mohr and one complaint was
from Mrs. Larry Zirker. Mayor Ard also received two phone calls complaining about
the dance. Councilman Anderson received another telephone call questioning whether
or not Brown's Day Care, 1705 Avocet Drive, is complying with the City ordinance.
Ammon Road restoration efforts were discussed.
Councilman Maeser has been asked to serve on the Association of Idaho Cities
Legislative Committee.
Councilman Maeser asked about the location of the Intermountain Gas lines in the
City of Ammon. It was suggested a map of their lines be requested from the gas
company.
Lennis Tirrell plans to put a canopy over his gas pumps at Ammon Speedi Mart. The
Planning and Zoning Commission has indicated there is no problem with the canopy
provided it does not extend over his property line. The Council also determined I
the canopy is not to extend into the City right-of-way.
Attorney Anderson is working on a bond schedule for Ammon, and he would like
Council input. Parking violations could be set at $4 or follow the schedule
printed on the citation envelopes. It was recommended to leave as on the citation
envelope for the present. The bond for dog/animal violations is set at $25. On
second violations the Council could require the violator to go to Court without
an opportunity to post bond. The Council agreed on the $25 bond, but they
questioned the Court procedure since we have difficulty getting the proper
paperwork to the Court. Fire Department violations were considered at $25 for
burning without a permit and $50 for Uniform Fire Code violations. The Attorney
suggested these may be high, and the Council and Fire Chief recommended these be
set the same as the City of Idaho Falls. No recommendations were made for building
code violations.
Claims were approved. Councilman Maeser moved to adjourn the meeting, and the
motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
ATTEST
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PROPOSED BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 1, 1993, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
Estimated Estimated
Revenue Expenses
GENERAL FUNDS:
01-310.01 Property Taxes
310.02 City-County Revenue Sharing
(Sales Tax)
Franchise Tax
State Liquor Account Dist.
Building Permits
Licenses (Business, Dogs)
310.03
310.04
310.05
310.06
310.07
310.08
310.09
310.10
310.11
310.12
Magistrate Court Fines
Interest Earnings
Post Bonds, Animal Control
Traffic Citations
Sales Tax - Inventory Replacement
(aka Bo. County Sales Tax)
310.13 Recycling/Recycling Carry Over
310.70 Miscellaneous Revenue
310.90 Carry Over
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
01-410.01 Office Expense
410.02 Publications
410.03 Insurance
410.04 Travel and Meetings
410.05 Municipal Dues
410.06 Telephone
410.07 Heat (Gas)
410.08 Power
410.09 Maintenance
410.10 City Ordinances
410.11 City Planning
410.12 Audit
410.13 Salaries
410.14 Employee Benefits
410.15 City Election
410.16 CART
410.17
410.18
410.19
410.20
410.21
410.22
410.23
410.24
410.81
410.82
410.83
410.84
410.85
Contingency
Capital Outlay: Office Equipment
Recodify Ordinances
Engineer Retainer
Attorney Retainer
Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization
Recycling Project
Transfer to Parks Dept.
Transfer to Street Dept.
Transfer to Water Dept.
Transfer to Sewer Dept.
Transfer to Sanitation Dept.
Total General Government
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
01-421.01
421.02
421.03
421. 04
421. 05
421.06
421. 07
421. 08
Sheriff's Contract
Animal Shelter
Legal Counsel
Animal Control
Animal Control -
Animal Control
Contingency
Capital Outlay
Total Law
Salaries
Employee Benefits
Enforcement
FIRE PROTECTION:
01-423.01 Clothing
423.02 Vehicle Repair & Maintenance
423.03 Equipment & Bldg. Maintenance
423.04 Workers' Compo Insurance
423.05
423.06
423.07
423.08
423.09
Training
Fire Prevention
Contingency
Capital Outlay
Total Fire
Protection
$
149,100.00
122,000.00
22,000.00
14,192.00
35,000.00
3,000.00
3,500.00
30,000.00
500.00
100.00
6,000.00
1,300.00
400.00
92,800.00
$
4,500.00
900.00
25,500.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
3,200.00
3,000.00
2,000.00
5,000.00
900.00
700.00
5,000.00
19,000.00
9,000.00
1,500.00
6,000.00
59,407.00
5,000.00
6,150.00
840.00
840.00
2,205.00
2,600.00
56,300.00
$
224,542.00
73,000.00
5,600.00
2,500.00
2,000.00
4,000.00
2,000.00
900.00
90,000.00
2,000.00
6,500.00
3,600.00
500.00
4,000.00
1,600.00
1,000.00
120,000.00
139,200.00
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
01-425.01 Training, Publications, Misc.
425.92 Salaries
425.03 Employee Benefits
425.04 Bonneville County - Inspect., Misc.
Total Building Department
RECAP :
General Government Expense
Law Enforcement Expense
Fire Protection Expense
Building Dept. Expense
Total General Expense
Total General Government
$ 479,892.00
$ 2,000.00
4,650.00
2,500.00
17,000.00
26,150.00
224,542.00
90,000.00
139,200.00
26,150.00
$ 479,892.00 I
$ 479,892.00
PARKS & RECREATION:
03-350.01 Swimming Pool Fees
350.02 Carry Over - Boys' Ball
350.03 Boys' Knothole
350.04 Girls' Softball
350.05 Carry Over - Girls' Ball
350.70 Miscellaneous Revenue
350.81 Transfer from General Funds
350.90 Carry Over
$ 32,500.00
3,197.00
5,000.00
4,000.00
2,338.00
600.00
56,300.00
03-438.01
438.02
438.03
438.04
438.05
438.06
438.07
438.08
438.09
438.10
438.11
438.12
438.13
438.14
438.15
Total Parks &
Park Operation & Maintenance
Park - Salaries
Park - Employee Benefits
Pool - Operation & Maintenance
Pool - Salaries
Pool - Employee Benefits
22,000.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
13,000.00
19,000.00
5,000.00
Boys' Ball Projects
Athletic Program - Boys' Knothole
Athletic Program - Girls' Softball
Girls' Ball Projects
Park - Capital Outlay
Pool - Capital Outlay.
Park - Contingency
Pool - Contingency
Recreation $ 103,935.00
200.00
8,197.00
6,338.00
200.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
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$ 103,935.00
WATER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
04-346.01 Service Fees $ 210,000.00
346.02 Summer Fees 35,000.00
346.03 Deposits 8,000.00
346.04 Interest Earnings
346.70 Miscellaneous Revenue 1,000.00
346.81 Transfer from General Funds
04-434.01 Power $ 75,000.00
434.02 Deposit Refunds 7,500.00
434.03 Bond Payment 31,220.00
434.04 Maintenance 25,000.00
434.05 Capital Outlay 50,000.00
434.06
434.07 Salaries 31,000.00
434.08 Employee Benefits 14,700.00
434.09
434.10 Contingency 11,100.00
434.20 Engineer Retainer 840.00 I
434.21 Attorney Retainer 840.00
434.22 Coupon Books & Mailing 800.00
434.23 DEQ Assessment Fee 6,000.00
Total Water Operation & Maintenance $ 254,000.00 $ 254,000.00
SEWER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
05-347.01 Service Fees $ 210,000.00
347.02 IBSD Annual Payment 1,490.00
347.03 IBSD Monthly Fee 5,000.00
347.04
347.05 Interest Earnings
347.06
347.70 Miscellaneous Revenue
347.81 Transfer from General Funds
347.90 Carry Over
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SEWER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE (Cont.):
05-435.01
435.02
435.03
435.04
435.05
435.06
435.07
435.08
435.09
435.10
435.20
435.21
435.22
435.23
Total Sewer
SANITATION:
06-345.01
345.02
345.03
345.04
345.05
345.06
345.70
Power
Treatment Contract
Maintenance Contract
Bond Payment
Capital Outlay
Salaries
Employee Benefits
Contingency
Engineer Retainer
Attorney Retainer
Coupon Books & Mailing
Telephone
Operation & Maintenance
Service Fees
Interest Earnings
Carry Over
06-433.01
433.02
433.03
433.04
433.05
433.06
433.07
433.20 Engineer Retainer
433.21 Attorney Retainer
433.22 Coupon Books & Mailing
Total Sanitation
STREET FUND:
07-330.01
330.02
330.03
330.04
330.05
330.70
330.81
330.90
07-430.01
430.02
430.03
430.04
430.05
430.06
430.07
430.08
430.09
430.10
430.11
430.20
430.21
Total Street
DEDICATED FUNDS
Equipment Operation
Capital Outlay
Salaries
Employee Benefits
Contingency
& Main.
Highway User Fees
County Road & Bridge
Miscellaneous Revenue
Transfer from General Funds
Carry Over
Signs
Operation & Maintenance
Road Construction
Street Lights
Salaries
Employee Benefits
Capital Outlay
Ammon Road Project
Contingency
Engineer Retainer
Attorney Retainer
Fund
Street Reserve Fund
East Hills Fund
Water Improvement Fund
Sewer Improvement Fund
Water & Sewer Bond Reserve
Combined LID's
Estimated Bal.
9/30/93
$ 80,000.00
9,882.00
97,000.00
50,000.00
71,028.00
27,000.00
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$
2,000.00
100,000.00
36,000.00
31,220.00
10,000.00
11,000.00
4,700.00
$
18,250.00
840.00
840.00
800.00
840.00
216,490.00
216,490.00
$
$ 105,000.00
140,000.00
$ 15,000.00
7,320.00
54,000.00
26,500.00
140,000.00
$ 245,000.00
840.00
840.00
500.00
$ 245,000.00
$
180,000.00
2,500.00
165,000.00
$ 3,000.00
20,000.00
180,000.00
8,400.00
26,000.00
12,000.00
2,000.00
94,420.00
$ 347,500.00
840.00
840.00
$ 347,500.00
Estimated
Revenue
$ .00
.00
10,000.00
8,000.00
.00
3,000.00
Proposed
Expenditures
.00
.00
.00
3,000.00
.00
30,000.00
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94
CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Ammon, Idaho,
will hold a public hearing for consideration of the proposed budget for the
fiscal period October 1, 1993 September 30, 1994, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 50-1002 Idaho Code, said hearing to be held at City
Hall, 3270 Molen Street, Ammon, Idaho at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, September
2, 1993. At said hearing all interested persons may appear and show cause,
if any they have, why said proposed budget should not be adopted.
PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
The following is an estimate set forth in said proposed budget of the total
proposed and accruing indebtedness of the City of Ammon, Idaho, for the
fiscal period October 1, 1993 - September 30, 1994.
GENERAL FUND
General & Administration
Law Enforcement
Fire Protection
Building Fund
Total General Fund
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND
WATER 0 & M FUND
SEWER 0 & M FUND
SANITATION FUND
STREET FUND
TOTAL PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
ESTIMATED REVENUE
The estimated revenue for the City of Ammon, Idaho,
October 1, 1993 - September 30, 1994, is as follows:
General Fund Tax Levy
Sales Tax, State Revenue Sharing
Sales Tax, Inventory Replacement
Franchises
Liquor Apportionment
Building Permits
Licenses
Magistrate Court
Bonds, Animal and Parking
Recreation Fund
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Sanitation Fund
Highway Users
County Road & Bridge
Miscellaneous
Carry Overs
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUE
$ 168,242.00
90,000.00
139,200.00
26,150.00
$ 423,592.00
103,935.00
254,000.00
216,490.00
245,000.00
347,500.00
$1,590,517.00
for the fiscal period
$ 149,100.00
122,000.00
6,000.00
22,000.00
14,192.00
35,000.00
3,000.00
3,500.00
600.00
42,100.00
254,000.00
216,490.00
105,000.00
180,000.00
2,500.00
31,100.00
403,935.00
$1,590,517.00
Street Reserve Fund
East Hills Fund
Water Improvement Fund
Sewer Improvement Fund
Water & Sewer Bond Reserve
Combined LID's
DEDICATED FUNDS
Estimated Balance
9/30/93
$ 80,000.00
9,882.00
97,000.00
50,000.00
71,028.00
27,000.00
Proposed
Expenditures
$ .00
.00
.00
3,000.00
.00
30,000.00
Estimated
Revenue
$ .00
.00
10,000.00
8,000.00
.00
3,000.00
I, Aleen C. Jensen, City Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Ammon, Idaho, do
hereby certify that the above is a true and correct statement of the proposed
expenditures and revenues for fiscal year 1993-94, all of which have been
tentatively approved and entered at length in the Journal of Proceedings.
I further certify that the City of Ammon, Idaho, did give notice for said
hearing with notice having been published twice at least seven days apart
prior to the adoption of the budget by the City Council. Citizens are
invited to attend the budget hearing on Thursday, September 2, 1993, at 7:30
P.M. and have the right to provide written or oral comments concerning the
entire City Budget. A copy of the proposed City Budget in detail is
available at City Hall for inspection during regular office hours, 8:00 A.M. -
5:00 P.M. Dated this 19th day of August, 1993
Aleen C. Jensen, City Clerk-Treasurer
Published: Aug. 24 & Aug. 31, 1993