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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (146) 106 March 17, 1994 CITY OF AMMON March 17, 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 C. Bruce Ard at the City Building, 3270 Molen Street, Ammon, with the following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Attorney W. Joe Anderson Councilman Harvey Crandall Engineer David E. Benton Councilman Ira K. Hall Public Works Director David Wadsworth I Councilman Steven J. Loveland Fire Chief Cal Smith Councilman Greg J. Maeser Fire Marshal Robert Farrow City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: Jay W. Johnson, 2125 Cabellaro, Ammon Marvin McGary, 3255 Meadow Lane, Ammon Rex Purcell, 3415 Molen Street, Ammon Melvin Rosen, 2985 Meadow Lane, Ammon Jeff Miller, 390 Advantage, Ammon Gerald B. Cheney, 3225 Central, Ammon Brenda Hatch, 3200 Midway, Ammon Russell and LaRue Swensen, 2660 Central, Ammon David and Steven Hurst, 3255 Ross Avenue, Ammon The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Crandall, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Hall. Jay W. Johnson represented Ammon LDS Stake to volunteer the service of their members for community projects. They are interested in giving more to help the community instead of just taking. Public Works Director Wadsworth suggested a good project would be to restore by raking, leveling, and planting grass in the area between the sidewalk and individual properties in the City right-of-way along Ammon Road. When service projects are available, the City can contact President Reed Moss or Jay Johnson. Rex Purcell, Marvin McGary, Melvin Rosen, and Gerald Cheney encouraged City clean- ~. Rex Purcell was the spokesman for the group. The City normally designates a Clean-Up Day, but frequently itbecomes more word than deed. Mr. Purcell explained his purpose was to (1) Request the City Council to identify a Clean-Up Day or Days; (2) Promote serious efforts; (3) Cause the clean-up of City right-of-ways of old vehicles, junk, grass, weeds, etc. to the extent City ordinances will permit; (4) Encourage individuals to get rid of the junk on their property; and (5) Make it happen. LaRue Swensen reported on her volunteer group's effort last spring, and she expressed a desire to be involved again this year. The City Council selected Saturday, April 23, 1994, as Spring Clean-Up Day. The Transportation Department is promoting the eighth annual "Idaho Is Too Great To Litter" Spring Clean-Up campaign to begin May 14 with a statewide clean-up day and continue until May 21, 1994. City of Ammon will consider participating both in April and in May. Flyers will be circulated. Brenda Hatch, 3200 Midway, reported on the Ammon Recycling Project spearheaded by the volunteer group. The boxcar on the west end of McCowin Park has been cleared of collected materials. Ammon representatives met with representatives of American Recycling to discuss Ammon's plans and to obtain suggestions. A bigger collection facility is being considered, and Mrs. Hatch presented a sketch to show relocation of the boxcar now in use and the addition of another boxcar from Peterson Park. The City Officials need to decide how far the project should go. The group has only scratched the surface of recycling in Ammon, and American Recycling is willing to work with the City. Fire Chief Cal Smith recommended checking out the fire hazards involved in storage of recyclable materials. Grants are available for cleaning up the environment. Public Works Director Wadsworth was requested to take some measurements of the area proposed for increasing the the collection facilities by McCowin Park. After the site is checked, Wadsworth will make some recommendations for the City Council to consider. Fire Chief Smith was asked to check on storage of highly combustible materials. The Council expressed a willingness to support the Recycling Project, but they requested some time to study before making a decision on the extent of involvement. Russell Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, discussed his efforts to promote a post office for Ammon. He wrote a letter to request assistance from the Postmaster General to get a full-service United States Post Office within the boundaries of the City of Ammon. Mr. Swensen read a petition he prepared for circulation, and he requested the Mayor and City Council to be the first to sign the petition to show their support. The City Officials each signed the post office petition. I I I I I Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City 3, 1994. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The utes carried unanimously. 107 March 17, 1994 Council Meeting held March Roll call vote: Maeser- motion to approve the min- Regarding the request for rezone by John Sheppard which was listed on the agenda as unfinished business, Councilman Hall contacted Mr. Sheppard to discuss the matter. Mr. Sheppard was advised to contact his neighbors, to revise his request to eliminate spot zoning, and to resubmit the request for consideration. No Council action was taken pending further action by Mr. Sheppard. Reports: David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. Information has been collected to obtain water sampling waivers. This should save the City money on drinking water tests. Well No. 3 repairs will costmore than anticipated. The problem and the plan to correct was explained. Well No. 5 and .Well No. 7 operations were also discussed. Repair work now underway should correct the City's spring and winter water pressure problems. Public Works Director Wadsworth and Engineer Benton have reviewed the Cantlon Properties preliminary plans for relocation of the canal and water and sewer lines. Comments have been noted for the developer. It was suggested they consider a walkway bridge on the southern end of the development from Salmon Street. It may be possible to utilize the bridge now in use for the storage units. Attorney Anderson discussed a letter received from G. Keith Green, State Highway Administrator regarding Project STP-M-7436(001), Ammon/Lincoln Road, Sunnyside Road to 17th Street, Idaho Falls; Key 2064. The letter addresses Ammon's concern about the change in the federal-aid matching ratio from 95 percent to 92.66 percent. The Transportation Department staff researched the matter and have concluded the 1987 Highway Act provided for projects in "economic growth areas" to receive a federal-aid matching ratio of 95 percent. A new Highway Act became effective in December 1991, and the new act eliminated the 95 percent ratio. The engineering design for the project qualified for the 95 percent ratio. However, the construction costs are not eligible for the 95 percent ratio, since such a ratio no longer exists. These costs were based on the 92.66 percent matching ratio. The letter states, "We understand your concern, and regret your project was caught in the transition between Highway Acts." Idaho Transportation Board Chairman John X. Combo contacted Attorney Anderson regarding the letter, and he suggested Anderson and Combo get together for a discussion. Attorney Anderson plans to meet with Mr. Combo. Fire Marshal Robert Farrow discussed Fire Department activities. Saturday was a busy day. The department conducted a fire safety program for about sixty children. This program was conducted in conjunction with the Bonneville County Sheriff's Department and the Idaho State Police. At 1:30 P.M. there was a fire call for a grass fire at Pheasant Estates. It covered about seventy-five yards along the canal bank. It was set on fire by two children, a nine year old and a ten year old. Firemen discussed the incident with parents and guardian of the children. Later in the afternoon a second fire call was received for Barbara Colson's house on Ross Avenue. The problem was a painting had come off the wall and was sitting in front of an in-the-wall electric heater. When the heater came on it ignited the wall and painting. The property owner and insurance agent were pleased with how the Ammon Volunteer Fire Department handled the fire. However, a neighbor was displeased with the Department. Fire Chief Cal Smith reported the department would like to secure a training smoke house. They would like to have the City Officials consider relocating the boxcar at Peterson Park for use by the Fire Department. Councilman Hall advised that Planning and Zoning Chairman Dick Bybee recommended Brian Taylor be used on the Cantlon Properties' Hitt Road access review committee. The Council questioned whether or not they still plan to have a review committee. The development status was unknown. Engineer Benton reported he had received a call from an engineer working on the Cantlon Properties development. They were concerned with the code section that states all buildings must be maintained at least 75' away from a waterway. It was agreed the Council should consider this requirement when the final plat is approved. Engineer Benton updated the Transportation Department's "System Mileage Report" to show the City of Ammon has 22.1 miles of paved streets. Lyle Peters lie who lives in the Peterson Park subdivision discussed obtaining a flood plain insurance exception with Engineer Benton. He suggested the City participate in getting FEMA to remove the flood plain designation for the Peterson Park area because the railroad forms a dike which is a protection from flooding. Flood plain regulations were discussed, but no action was taken. 108 March 17, 1994 Councilman Loveland reported on moving the. boxcar from Peterson Park. It was estimated the cost would be approximately $1500. If it is moved, the City needs to consider a good time to do so because the boxcar would need to be moved across the park lawn and the power supply to the well would need to be dropped. Councilman Loveland met with Swensens regarding recycling. The volunteer group is really excited about their program, but Councilman Loveland suggested the City Council give constructive thought to what the City wants. Councilman Maeser would like suggestions for a service proj ect for a group of Primary children to help beautify Peterson Park. Councilman Loveland proposed getting the coaches of the athletic programs together to outline rules for use of the parks. Councilman Crandall and Councilman I Loveland plan to review the swimming program of the 1993 season. The first step is to contact Elena Kelly to determine her interest in managing the pool for the 1994 season. City Clerk Jensen was asked to set up a meeting with Councilman Loveland, Councilman Crandall, and Elena Kelly. Public Works Director Wadsworth has committed the soccer teams to contribute funds for gravel to help improve the parking area at McCowin Park. Claims were approved. Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. ~.Q ATTEST CU~~~J (?!It-(~l-uJ CITY CLERK (J I I