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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (173) 209 May 18, 1995 CITY OF AMMON May 18, 1995 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at Street, Ammon, Idaho, by Mayor C. present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Steven J. Loveland Councilman Greg J. Maeser City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen 7:30 P.M. at the City Building, 3270 Molen Bruce Ard with the following City Officials Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Fire Chief Cal Smith Fire Marshal Robert Farrow Wadsworth Others present: Paul and Mark Roth, 2800 Ross Avenue, Ammon George Watkins III, 2155 Midway Avenue, Ammon Kevin Bodily, James Wyatt, and Cari Williams of Nielsen Bodily and Associates Russell Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, Ammon Dr. Stephen R. Marano, 2860 Channing Way, Idaho Falls Jeff Summers, East-Central Idaho Planning & Development Association I The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Loveland, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Crandall. Paul Roth, 2800 Ross Avenue, proposed to operate a concession stand at the swimming pool during the summer of 1995. The concession stand will be housed in a small trailer parked at the west edge of the tennis court fence in the pool parking lot. A certified electrician will make a power connection to the power pole adjacent to the tennis court fence. All necessary Health Department regulations, State sales tax regulations, and City codes will be followed. A trash container will be provided, and concession stand staff will clean up litter in the area of the stand. The concession stand will operate between June 5 and August 18, Monday through Saturday, depending on weather and public demand. Items to be sold include shaved ice, canned pop, candy, hot chocolate,coffee, swim goggles, and swim dive rings. (The pool manager has recommended that the concession stand not sell swim goggles, swim dive rings, or other swim pool items.) The rent and charge for utilities is I negotiable, but it was proposed to pay $5 per business day for 65 business days or a total of $325 to be paid in installments throughout the season. The Council discussed the proposal. When the Peterson family operated a shaved ice stand at the pool, they paid $560 to cover power and rent. No other parties have requested permission to operate a concession stand at the pool. The Council was reluctant to accept an offer of $325 when the charge had been $560 for prior years. Mr. Roth stated he thought the pool operating season for 1995 seemed to beshorter. It was recommended the fee be adjusted to $500 for the season, and Mr. Roth agreed. Councilman Hall moved to accept the proposal of Paul Roth for the concession stand at the pool for the negotiated season fee of $500. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Russell Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, updated the Council on the recycling program and the proposed walking path project for North McCowin Park. It is estimated that the walking path project will cost $30,000. Funds will be available from another grant for trees from Pacificorp, a $15,000 grant from CHC Foundation, recycling receipts, City matching funds, and donated labor. All of the trees which were purchased last fall from a Pacificorp grant have leafed out except for two. The letter was read from eHC Foundation to notify the City that we are recipients of a $15,000 grant. Citizens are excited about the walking path project. Kevin Bodily, James Wyatt--intern architect and CAD operator, and Cari Williams-- I interior designer and CAD operator represented Nielsen Bodily and Associates. Kevin Bodily reported they are finalizing the specifications for the City Building. The time schedule was discussed, and they are working towards advertising for a bid opening on June 15, 1995. The construction period is estimated to be 120 days. The building should be ready for occupancy around December 1, 1995. Bodily reviewed the plans in detail with the Council. Some of the details pointed out are as follows: Furnishings are not included; landscaping is part of the bid but the sprinkling system is not; there is no sign except for letters on the building; the basement is unfinished; the file room is fire rated but not fire proof. The Council recommended elimination of the air conditioner in the basement. The architects will double check the floor reinforcement for the file room to make sure it will support some type of heavy safe. Cari Williams discussed the exterior and interior finishes, materials, and colors. The color scheme is neutral, but it is warm. It allows on opportunity to add coloring with the furnishings, draperies, etc. The Council was asked for approval to proceed. Everyone with a public works I I I license will be allowed to bid. one last chance to make minor architects will issue an addendum. 210 May 18, 1995 The bidding process was discussed. There will be adjustments a week before bid opening and the Jess Summers reported on the income survey conducted by East-Central Idaho Planning and Development Association to determine Ammon's eligibility for obtaining a grant through the Department of Commerce. There were two mailings and 878 responses. The tally shows 3103 individuals reported with 1460 in the low to moderate income category and 1643 in other income categories. In order to meet the threshold, a 51% maj ority is needed in the LMI category. Ammon's survey showed about 47% LMI and 53% other. It was estimated Ammon needs 260 to 280 individuals in the LMI category to qualify. Ammon could do additional follow up to try to obtain the needed numbers in the LMI category. It was pointed out that it is possible to survey a small section of the City if there is an area that may qualify and benefit from an acceptable grant fundab1e proj ect. The Council decided to accept the survey as complete. At the request of the Council, Dr. Stephen Marano met to discuss extension of the water and sewer lines to the Suitter property which is located in the northwest corner of the City of Ammon. The Suitter property was annexed to the City by First Street Partners. At the time of annexation, an annexation agreement was entered in to. This provided that the developers would be responsible to extend the water and sewer lines when the property is developed. Recently Dr. Marano has purchased a piece of the property and is proceeding to develop it with a private well and a private cesspool/septic system. Mayor Ard explained that the City Council is concerned about the orderly extension of water and sewer lines so that area of the City can be provided with City services. It is recognized that both the City and the developer have concerns. It is very important the work be done right instead of piece meal. Not much can be done about the sewer extension at this time, but the parties in interest can work cooperatively on a water line extension. At a work session our attorney, the engineer, and representatives of the City Council discussed the situation in detail, and it was proposed that a water line be extended provided Dr. Marano and Triple S Convenience Store would be willing to participate with the City instead of drilling private wells. Participation would probably be less expensive than drilling and maintaining a private well. The City would plan to recoup their costs from future development. Triple S has indicated to the City they would be willing to participate. Kevin O'Shea, contractor for a day care school on Marano's property was enthusiastic about extending the line. Dr. Marano agreed to participate. It was estimated the cost to the two individual owners to be about $5000 each and the City would assume the remainder of the costs until they can be recouped. The plans were discussed extensively. Some of the Council expressed reluctance for the City to participate because there is a valid annexation agreement which provides for water and sewer extension to the property. The City's waterline network was reviewed. Engineer Benton researched how to extend the water line, and he recommended it be extended from Fox Hollow Subdivision along the north side of First Street. There was considerable debate about how to recoup the costs for the City. Finally it was agreed time is important, the concept makes sense, and the details can be worked out. Councilman Maeser moved to have the minutes reflect the Council accepts the concept talked about for partial recoup of the money now and recovering the rest later and the City goes ahead to start the bid process to extend the water line to the Suitter property. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser- Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Engineer Benton was instructed to prepare the specifications to advertise for bids, and Attorney Anderson was instructed to work up an agreement to recoup the City's costs. The City Council Meeting minutes of May 4, 1995, were corrected to read Kwin Del Kopp instead of Kevin Kopp. Councilman Hall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held May 4, 1995, with the name correction. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Hall Yes; Maeser Yes; Loveland - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Attorney Anderson reported on the problem with a clear view of the intersecting street at Circle S Drive and Midway Avenue. A letter was written to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Killian, and a reply was received from their legal counsel, Lance Na1der of Thomsen and Stephens Law Office. The letter of reply reiterates about the same things Ki11ians stated when they appeared at Council Meeting. The Killian fence needs to be moved off the City's right-of-way. Attorney Anderson will continue communication. In regard to clean up of various properties, the owners and residents of 3265/3275 Owen Street have not been motivated to take any action except to move a truck. The owners of the property at 2865 South Ammon Road were visited by Councilman Hall. They have added another log to their house, and their intent is to finish the house this summer. It is a matter of finances, and they were missing a special log. Now the log has been added, they have materials on hand to continue. Councilman Hall encouraged them to clean up around the property itself. 211 May 18, 1995 Cantlon Properties (Ammon Town Center development) requested a commitment from the City of Ammon to authorize moving the bridge across Sand Creek from the storage unit area to the end of Salmon Street to be used for a walkway. The bridge has to be cut in four sections in order to move it. Plans are to move the sections up to the Well No. 7 property for storage, and later two sections will be utilized at Salmon Street. The Council was in favor of the walkway across Sand Creek at Salmon Street. Councilman Crandall moved to approve a walkway across Sand Creek at Salmon Street made up of remnants of the old bridge. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Reports: Public Works Director Wadsworth reported on Spring Clean-Up Day. The I City crew worked about six hours, and they hauled away some of the extra items that citizens needed help with. A progress report was given on the Ammon Town Center development. The weather has slowed down the site preparations. Attorney Anderson reported he had received a reply about abating the property taxes on the South Ammon Road property purchased for the new City Building. The taxes have been abated except for three months of 1995 at the rate of $19.19 per month. The City should pay Bonneville County for the three months. Fire Chief Cal Smith explained the Ammon Volunteer Fire Department will be participating in the Operation Preparedness Fair at Eastern Idaho Technical College on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20, 1995. Engineer Benton asked for clarification of the City ordinance on zone change which requires notification of property owners within three hundred feet (300'). He recommended uniformity in the procedure. He questioned whether the three hundred feet (300') is from the outer edge of the owner's property or from the piece of the property involved in the rezone. The Council interpreted the procedure for notification to be three hundred feet (300') from the outer limiits of the owner's property. Councilman Loveland expressed pleasure for the developments which make it possible to proceed with the walking path in the park. Some volunteers are interested in a City service project, and they probably can be used to remove sod for the walkway. Engineer Benton suggested a simple way of laying out the walkway using a garden I hose. This is Phase I of the proj ect, but the walkway has great possibilities. Details of the layout will be worked out. Russell and LaRue Swensen were commended for their efforts with the recycling program and for promoting the walking path. City Clerk advised about Skidmore's plan to develop lots on the First Street frontage of Fox Hollow Subdivision with twelve duplexes. A building permit has been requested for one of the units, but the City Office is of the opinion the whole layout needs to be approved. The plans were referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendations. Claims were approved. Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting, and Councilman Maeser seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 P.M. ~ MAYOR ATTEST /~~e V~ CITY CLERK t/ I