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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (159) 164 October 20, 1994 CITY OF AMMON October 20, 1994 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was Street, Ammon, present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Harvey L. Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Steven J. Loveland Councilman Greg J. Maeser called to order at 7:30 P.M. at the City Building, 3270 Molen Idaho, by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the following City Officials Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Wadsworth Others Present: James Sanders, 2835 Salmon Street, Ammon Nancy Lembrich, 2640 Salmon Street, Ammon Jim A. Thompson, 3395 Rawson Street, Ammon Jack Schwieder, Boy Scout Troop 307 Leader Robert E. Brewton, ICRMP David Kinghorn, ICRMP Travis Cox, Boy Scout Troop 307 Nicolas Zohner, Boy Scout Troop 307 Garrett Meikle, Boy Scout Troop 307 Cody Fresh, Boy Scout Troop 307 Jesse Hinckley, Boy Scout Troop 307 Oliver Woodland, Boy Scout Troop 307 Scott Schwieder, Boy Scout Troop 307 Jeff Prince, Boy Scout Troop 307 Rich Skidmore, Boy Scout Troop 307 Michael Adams, Boy Scout Troop 307 Brian L. Cook, Boy Scout Troop 307 Aaron Holverson, Boy Scout Troop 307 Jeff Wirkus, Boy Scout Troop 307 Derek Johnson, Boy Scout Troop 307 Ryan Jensen, Boy Scout Troop 307 Clay Jensen, Boy Scout Troop 307 Leader Adam Hinckley, Boy Scout Troop 307 John Hill, Boy Scout Troop 307 Curtis Fresh, Boy Scout Troop 307 Russell Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, Ammon Gaye Beard, 1900 Curlew Drive, Ammon R. Wayne Hansen, Boy Scout Troop 334 Leader Aaron Tow, Boy Scout Troop 334 David Hansen, Boy Scout Troop 334 Joey Lee, Boy Scout Troop 334 Seth Wellard, Boy Scout Troop 334 Justin Bowman, Boy Scout Troop 334 Travis Wheeler, Boy Scout Troop 334 Benjamin Hall, Boy Scout Troop 334 Taylor Jardine, Boy Scout Troop 334 Nathan Blower, Boy Scout Troop 334 Ryan Blatter, Boy Scout Troop 12 I I The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Maeser, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Crandall. Mayor Ard welcomed the Boy Scouts and their leaders. Jim A. and Linda Thompson 3395 Rawson Street, filed an application for a non- commercial kennel license. Jim Thompson explained they own three female dogs, and all of them have been spayed. There is one Great Dane, one Doberman, and one Corgi. The application required that "75% of persons in possession of premises I within 150 feet" give written consent. Nine addresses were listed and seven signatures of approval were obtained. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the application for a non-commercial kennel license for Jim A. and Linda Thompson, 3395 Rawson Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Russell Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, requested suggestions from the City Council for use of the $1200 grant received by the Ammon Recycling group from Pacificorp. When the grant was applied for, plans were to use any funds received to buy trees to plant along a proposed walking path around the perimeter of McCowin Park. A goal was set to plant the trees in September or October, 1994. The planned planting schedule has about passed, and some immediate action is needed. It was agreed that a type of evergreen native to the area would be a good choice for the trees. The location suggested is along the Midway side of McCowin Park. Council- man Loveland, Councilman Crandall, and Public Works Director Wadsworth were asked I I I 165 October 20, 1994 to work with the recycling volunteers to get the proj ect underway this fall. Russell Swensen pointed out that recycling has been a good project. More and more people are catching the spirit of recycling. The City workers were thanked for helping at the collection area to store and load materials. Councilman Crandall moved to approve the minutes of City Council meeting held October 6, 1994. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. At the request of the City Council, Robert E. Brewton and David Kinghorn, representatives of Idaho Counties Reciprocal Management Program (ICRMP) discussed the problem that motorists traveling west on Circle S Drive do not have a clear view of vehicles coming from the north at the Midway Avenue intersection. The problem is mainly caused by the board fence erected on the corner property. Circle S Drive used to be a deadend street, but it has become a through street since the development in Ammon Meadows. A resident in the newly developing area has requested the City Council consider action to correct the problem. The ICRMP representatives advised their job is not to solve the problem but to call City Council attention to areas for consideration from a loss control standpoint. Mr. Brewton drew a picture of the area on the blackboard as he and Mr. Kinghorn had observed it. It was suggested City Council members visit the area to make their own observation. Once a vehicle leaves the stop sign it is entering the traffic flow so it needs to be done safely. At Circle S and Midway, the vehicle needs to pull forward past the stop sign to make a clear entry into the intersection. Possible solutions are realign the corner, adjust the stop sign and crosswalk, or move the fence back five feet. To reduce the risk factor, the Council should address other considerations. The fence on the property at 3225 Circle S Drive appears to be on the City's R-O-W easement. Fences throughout the City might be observed and a policy established to eliminate fences being placed against the curb. Problems other than a clear view at intersections are created by fences against the curb. Snow removal is affected. If there is a fence, a person needs to park out away from the curb in order to open the door. Or, occupants need to get out of the car on the traffic side. Another problem area observed by the ICRMP representatives was at Molen and Central. It is easy to run the stop sign there because of parked vehicles and the stop sign is placed about twenty feet out of the line of sight. Development causes a need for change in many areas. Robert Brewton discussed other services provided to the City through ICRMP. No increase in insurance premium is anticipated for the fourth year. Some programs available are defensive driver training, sexual harassment issues, and risk management. The City Council discussed the issues pointed out. The problems need to be approached diplomatically. Input has been requested from a BMPO traffic study. Gene Killian, property owner at 3225 Circle S Drive, needs to be contacted for his input. Regarding the stop sign at Molen and Central, a temporary solution would be to have "no parking" within a specified distance from the corner. At City Council meeting on October 6, 1994, a citizen petition was presented regarding conditions at 1900 Curlew Drive. James Sanders, Nancy Lembrich, and Gaye Beard appeared to present their side of the issue. James Sanders, a neighbor who lives at 2835 Salmon Street, stated his main concern is that no one complained to Mrs. Beard about the undesirable conditions. A petition was circulated about the neighborhood. The landlord was contacted. There seems to be a lot of selective enforcement. The Beards have taken care of a number of the problems. Efforts have been made to clean up the junk. Parking has been a problem, but throughout Ammon parking problems exist. Again, it seems like selective enforcement. If Beards are cited for parking, all other violators should be cited. All residents have visitors and friends over. Beards have obtained custody of a boy who was sleeping in the ditch. Another boy is there because he is not wanted at home. Youth congregate there because Beards listen to them. They have no place to go and Beards are not judgmental. Beards do not allow swearing; they do not allow beer; and they do not do drugs. None of the complaints were brought up to Beards. Nancy Lembrich, 2640 Salmon Street, expressed her op~n~ons from observing conditions at the Beard residence. She stated in fairness, the City Council should have directed their letter of concern to the Beards rather than go directly to the landlord. It is natural for youth to gather together. She described Gaye Beard as a very caring person. Gaye Beard, 1900 Curlew Drive, was in tears or near tears as she expressed her remarks. She was upset about Sheriff Stommel's visit to her home on October 6, 166 October 20, 1994 1994. She wondered why the neighbors did not corne to her if they had a problem with conditions. She did not appreciate the Council going first to the landlord. Mayor Ard and Council members explained the problem was brought to the City Council attention because the neighbors were afraid to go to Beards. The Council received the petition, the Sheriff was involved because Bonneville County is responsible for law enforcement in Ammon, and the landlord was contacted because he is the responsible person regarding how the property is maintained. Sanders, Lembrich, and Beard wanted to know if the problem is resolved now the Beards have tried to eliminate some of the problems. The condition of the property is between Beards and Blairs (property owners). The City will try to enforce the ordinances. A copy of the petition was requested. A copy of the City Council minutes for October 6, 1994, was given to Sanders, Lembrich, and Beard. The minutes contain the wording I at the top of the petition and a transcript of the oral citizen presentation. The resolution of the problem is dependent upon Beards. Regarding the unsightly condition of the property at 3265-3275 Owen Street, there has been little change. So far the owners and/or the renters have not been sufficiently motivated to cause improvement. Ted G. Petersen, 4355 Ileen Circle, has requested annexation of located at 2340 South 45 East so he can connect his cabinet shop on sewer. The Council discussed which would be better to annex or to to connect to City utilities from his property on Ileen Circle. It discuss the ideas with Mr. Petersen and get his input. his property City water and allow Petersen was decided to Reports: David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. BECO will be unable to complete the chip/seal of the Ross area street maintenance project this fall. By subcontract, Parking Lot Maintenance did the crack seal, and hopefully weather conditions will allow BECO to do the leveling course (scrub coat). A new motor is being installed in one of the old fire trucks. The All Season Tractor has been ordered. Engineer Benton reported on Cantlon Properties Ammon Town Center development. Mayor Ard signed the Development Agreement. Councilman Loveland asked what is happening at the Blackburn residence, 2910 Ammon Road, where they are digging under the house. A permit has been obtained, and I Blackburns are putting a basement under their house. Claims were approved. Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. o.~J:) ATTEST: /" "7 /- .~) t:U~-c ;/r-/ (", ,./[11.- It.?.x./ CITY CLERK t/ I