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CITY OF AMMON
February 3, 1994
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Bruce Ard. The Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilman Maeser and the prayer was given by
Councilman Crandall.
Mayor and council members present were: Mayor Bruce Ard, Councilmen Greg Maeser,
Harvey Crandall, Ira Kimball Hall, and Steven Loveland. Other officials present
were Joe Anderson, City Attorney; Dave Benton, City Engineer; David Wadsworth,
Public Works Director; Carol Ragan, Deputy Clerk; Ron Folsom, representing the
Planning and Zoning Commission; and Bob Farrow, representing the Fire Department.
Others present included Tom Campbell and Sonna Lynn Lewis of the BMPO.
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The minutes of January 20, 1994, were presented for approval. Councilman Maeser
motioned they be approved as written, with the amendment that claims were
approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser-
yes, Hall - yes, Crandall - yes, Loveland - yes. Voting was unanimous. The
motion carried.
The first item of business was a request by Tom Campbell to be allowed to work
off the amount owed for dr:l.ving :l.nto and dmlaging the fence around the sv:I.1u:ing
pool. David Wadsworth stated that the cost for fixing the fence was $535.00.
Councilman Crandall asked if there was something specific he could do. Public
Works Director Wadsworth stated that about the only thing he could do would be
to work in the parks or at the swimming pool. Councilman Maeser stated his
concern when it came to wages, needing a written agreement. The council asked
if Mr. Campbell had insurance. He answered that he did, but they wouldn't cover
it. Councilman Maeser stated he thought that the accident was negligence and the
insurance should cover it. Mr. Maeser asked if his parents did not want to submit
it to the insurance for one reason or another, perhaps it might raise the rates.
Mr. Campbell answered that the insurance agent had stated that because it was
private property, they would not pay. The council concluded that did not make
sense.
Attorney Joe Anderson asked who the insurance carrier was. He was told it was
State Farm. Attorney Anderson stated to supply the City with the agent so the
claim could be settled through them. Also a copy of the police report should be
given to the City. Mr. Campbell agreed to take care of the matter, supplying the
information to the City tomorrow.
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The second item of business was the :i.ntroduct:l.on of Sonna Lynn Lev:l.s, Ass:l.stant
Transportat:l.on Planning D:l.rector of the B.M.P.O. She explained her position,
stating she is responsible for the daily directing and that Rod Gilchrist is the
executive director. She informed the council that her staff consists of a
planner, an executive secretary, and a part time fiscal officer. The organization
is a cooperative organization that includes the cities of Idaho Falls, Ammon,
Iona, and Bonneville County. Mayor Ard is on the Policy Board. Dave helps on
a technical level. In addition to that, there is a citizen's advisory committee,
which provides a citizen input.
Mayor Ard stated that Ammon needs two citizens to serve on this advisory
committee. Greg Maeser stated he felt the appointment should be someone that
would be responsible enough to follow through, recommending citizens that have
served Ammon in the past, such as Russell Swensen.
Sonna explained about some of the things they are doing this year. One is a long
range comprehensive transportation plan, which is a plan which connects all of
the metropolitan area. Pedestrian walkways will be included in that plan. It
will also include a plan to the airport for passenger and freight services. It
will examine railroad, trucking, bikeways and how they all can work together.
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Environmental issues will also be studied. In addition to that, the
bikeway/pedestrian pathway plan for the entire metropolitan area is being done.
The short-range and the long-range transit plan which includes CART and how their
services can be made better.
Various intersections, geometrics and high accident areas will be studied. A list
will be drawn up, an evaluation will be done to ascertain these areas in relation
to severity. The organization will assist in relation to making those areas
better, suggesting things that can be done to make these areas better.
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Data collection will include census information, housing, employment, trips,
traffic. A QRS (quick response 2) gives a model to anticipate the effects of a
new development. That is open to you for the asking.
Finally, the organization is there to help you. It is not just for Idaho Falls.
All you have to do is contact us, either through Mayor Ard or Dave, or call the
office direct. They will do what they can for you.
Councilman Crandall asked about the prioritizing of improvement in roads. The
technical advisory will review the projects presented and try to help in finding
ultimate modes to finance them. The citizen's advisory committee takes it to the
citizens for their feelings.
Councilman Crandall asked if a list existed now, and if so, he would like to see
that list, particularly after it has been combined with the policy list. He
stated he felt that it would be of real interest to the council to know what
is planned for the next four or five years.
Sonna stated that this is documented in the book.
directed to a book containing this information.
Councilman Crandall was
Harvey asked if Sunnyside Road is on that list, to which Sonna answered that it
was not. However, she further stated she would like to see a corridor study done
on Ammon and see how it relates to Sunnyside Road, and see if Idaho Falls and
Bonneville County can work together for the entire road to be done at the same
time. To be able to all sit down at the same time, together, and talk about it,
the disagreements can be worked out.
Sonna invited the council to come to the BMPO offices, see where they are. She
invited them to visit them and become acquainted with them and what they can
provide for Ammon.
Greg Maeser asked what the closed loop on 17th pertained to.
Sonna stated that is the synchronization of signal lights. Also the numbers of
accidents, for instance, back to 1987 is available in detail - Statistical Access
System - (SAS). She gave an example of Ammon Road and E. 17th, stating a specific
report would give details even as to the weather existing at that location for
the incident of inquiry, how many were injured, what the injuries were, the cost
of the accident.
She stated she could do corridors, such as everything from Hitt to Ammon, a
corridor analysis could be done, figuring out where the accidents were going to
be.
She informed the council that these programs from the State are free of charge
due to a safety grant which they received.
The information is becoming more detailed, such as the type of bus, truck, or
vehicle.
Greg Maeser asked about the inclusion of bike paths to which Sonna stated that
it is included, even a bike path out to Iona. The plan they are asking to be
followed is like the one by the river.
Greg maeser stated that he feels it is important and something they should stay
on top of. Ira Hall stated that, although it is in Idaho Falls, 17th and Woodruff
appears to have some problems.
Councilman Crandall stated his appreciation of Sonna coming to talk to them.
The Planning and Zoning Ccmmission report was given by Ron Fols08. He informed
the council that Garth Cnnninghaa presented the preliJdnary and final plat for
Centennial Ranch Addition at the last Planning and Zoning meeting. It is located
on the corner of First Street and Crowley - southwest corner. It is in Ammon's
impact area. The commission recommended approval. It is zoned RMH, is on Falls
Water and the Iona Bonneville Sewer System and being developed by Dick Skidmore.
He is putting in prebuilt homes. The recommendation was for approval of Division
No. 1 of the final plat. The smallest lot is 80 by 110. It is like Fox Hollow
with a swale between the road and sidewalk, with the developer landscaping the
swale.
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The council asked if they were ready to approve it tonight, to which Carol Ragan
informed them Garth Cunningham was not ready to bring it before the council
tonight. Ron stated that Skidmore did not intend for it to be a mobile home part.
Dave Benton stated the project was to the county's standards, but not the city's.
Ron said the lots are large enough for garages to be added.
Corey Landon, 3815 Geneva, came to Planning and Zoning, asking for a variance to
build a single car garage onto the side of his house. The commission recommended
approval, first because of extreme narrowness of the lot, which is seventy (70)
feet wide. In that area the lot width is supposed to be eighty (80) feet in width.
Ron also reviewed the five conditions which must be met before granting a variance,
stating the commission felt Mr. Landon met all of these. That would leave Mr. I
Landon with a five and one-half foot sideyard after adding a twelve (12) foot wide
garage.
Councilman Maeser asked if the lot had been eighty (80) feet wide, would it have
been allowed. - Ron stated that it would not have, because Ordinance 11-7-8 Item
2, Section (a) must be met. If it cannot be met, Item (b) could not then be met.
Mayor Ard informed the council of the necessity to reappoint three commission
members to Planning and Zoning - Dixie Cutforth, Kathy Dansie, and Mark Scrogham.
They have all agreed to be reappointed. Mayor Ard called for a motion. Councilman
Crandall motioned to reappoint Dixie Cutforth, Kathy Dansie, and Mark Scrogham to
the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Steve Loveland.
Roll call vote: Crandall - yes, Loveland - yes, Maeser - yes, Hall - yes. Voting
was unanimous.
The report by Public Works Director David Wadsworth included (1) concern with the
lift station on Ross Avenue, which needs fixing. It is deteriorating to the degree
of concern. At this point there is no cost estimate. (2) Also, the solar
blankets at the pool need replacing this year. The last one that was purchased
was in 1991 at a cost of $586.00. The cost now will run more, but probably not
too much more. (3) The safety supervisor from the Department of Labor and
Industrial Services was here. The extinguishers needed to be re-inspected and the
office paper cutter was in violation because it did not have a guard bar on it.
Both are taken care of now.
Attorney Joe Anderson reported that the meeting with the transportation department
which he attended with Greg and Bruce, in which the information that was given them
was reviewed. Attorney Anderson stated that Carol had found another letter which
records the ninety-five percent as the State's share of the funding, but apparently
there is nothing in the minutes or the tapes that have to do with any figures.
Attorney Anderson asked that further searching be done. Mayor Ard asked the
council if they remembered any meeting held at the City in which a representative
was present, and they represented to us that the breakdown would be ninety-five
to five? It was felt that the meeting before the November 9, 1990 meeting would
have some information in it.
Dave Benton, City Engineer, reported on a meeting with a representativeof Cantlon
Properties concerning the new development which is being called the Ammon Town
Center. He stated he spoke with Craig Callaham concerning the City's ability to
serve this property with water and sewer, and informed them the City was currently
serving this area with water and sewer. There are no details from the proposed
development to know to what capacity they require service. Dave pointed out that
in the letter received by Dave Wadsworth from Craig Callaham it inferred that the
City had approved the plan. Dave wanted to bring out this in this letter. The
council corrected Mr. Benton's concept, the accesses onto Hitt Road, for instance,
that if Idaho Falls did approve seven accesses, the City did reserve the right to
refuse some of those accesses. Mr. Benton stated that Cantlon is on the agenda
for the Idaho Falls Planning commission next Tuesday.
Dave Benton stated he feels the main thing Cantlon is asking for is the improvement
of the intersection of Hitt Road and E. 17th Street, including the signalization.
They want to do it in phases so they can at least get the Albertson's store there
and maybe one of the other adj acent stores. They have an option for the mobile
home park. Benton stated that anything that is of a necessity for all phases
should be included in the development agreement for the first phase. This means
the entire canal must be done at one time. Phasing of the sewer lines can be done.
The storm sewer system where the retention pond and lift station is would need to
be relocated. Dave Benton stated they would not be allowed to pump into the canal.
The development agreement should include these details. Approval of the final
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plans must be by the City Council, City Engineer, and DEQ of modification of the
water, sewer and the storm sewer system.
By doing that, he feels the plat could be presented to the council for their
approval or rejection if they had the plat prepared for all of the land. Cantlon
stated they could not prepare the plat for the land they do not own yet, however,
Mr. Benton corrected them, telling them they could. The present owners would be
glad to approve the plan. Approving the plan and recording it is not transferring
any title.
Dave Benton feels after this discussion with them, they came to an agreement as
to how Cantlon should proceed in getting the documents ready for the City. They
would present those plans, Dave Wadsworth and Mr. Benton would then review them,
form their recommendations and present it to the council. Then the council could
take action and change those things they think necessary. The City of Ammon has
a policy that we never put anything less than a ten (10) inch line on any section
line. He told them their engineer could go through their calculations and decide
whether or not they needed a twelve (12) inch to cover the fire code. There is
a water line that comes across from Salmon and goes to 17th Street.
Mr. Benton suggested he feels a review of charges for connections for both water
use and water stand-by. Stand-by being for meeting the requirements for sprinkler
system requirements for public buildings. We now charge $300 for an inch line
and graduates on up accordingly. Mr. Benton informed the council that Cantlon
promised to send both Dave Wadsworth and Mr. Benton a detailed set of plans.
Bob Farrow of the Fire Department stated the new engine went into service Tuesday
night. It will come out long enough to go to Salt Lake to have the gear replaced
to bring the pump up to capacity to meet the state regulations. Everything else
is installed, radios, etc. to put it on line. They also had a j oint training
session with the City of Ucon. Bob stated he felt it went very well.
Greg Maeser reported on the newly formed Ammon Urban Renewal Agency. The
appointment of a secretary-treasurer was left up to the City Council. Councilman
Maeser stated he was unable to determine from the by-laws whether or not that
person served without pay. He suggested Carol was the most qualified person, but,
he stated, he did not want her put in a position to where she is being used to
do something. He stated that he felt she needed to be compensated. Mayor Ard
said he would check with Jeff Summers about this.
Mayor Ard informed the council that City Clerk Aleen Jensen may be on sick leave
for a while, and perhaps a part-time person is needed. Councilman Crandall
suggested that even when Aleen comes back, a third person part-time would still
be a good idea. As her birthday is coming, a gift would be appropriate for Aleen,
it was recommended. Carol agreed to handle this.
Deputy Clerk Carol Ragan reported she was trying out a new recording machine due
to the mal-functioning of the old one. She would have a recommendation within
a few days. Greg Maeser stressed the importance of accuracy in the minutes,
making a good machine a necessity. Councilman Crandall asked Carol to contact
him with her opinion after she had opportunity to evaluate the machine. She
agreed to do so.
Mayor Ard asked for recommendations for the citizens advisory committee for the
BMPO. Russell Swensen was recommended as a possibility. The other council
members agreed to give it some consideration.
Mayor Ard asked if there was any other business. Claims were signed, then he
called for a motion to adjourn. Greg Maeser motioned the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Steve Loveland. Voting was unanimous. The motion
carried. The meeting was adjourned.
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Carol agan, 'Dep ty erk
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