Council Minutes 09/06/1990
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Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting.
motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
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Councilman Hall seconded the
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CITY OF AMMON
September 6, 1990
Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order
lowing City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilman Harvey Crandall
Councilman Ira K. Hall
Councilman Greg J. Maeser
City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen
at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol-
Attorney Scott Hall
Engineer David E. Benton
Fire Chief Cal Smith
Public Works Rep. Rick Williams
P & Z Rep. Roger Stommel
Others Present:
Debbie Smith and Rion Kamana, 1960 Curlew, Ammon
Sue Sorensen, 3776 Marlene, Ammon
Julie Bean, 3858 Marlene, Ammon
Henry S. Crumb, 2270 Curlew, Ammon
Shawn Garbett, 2290 Dove, Ammon
Absent: Councilman Marvin J. Anderson and Attorney W. Joe Anderson
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Hall, and the
invocation was offered by Councilman Maeser.
Mayor Ard opened the Public Hearing on the 1990-91 Fiscal Year Budget.
Advertising requirements for the Budget Hearing as prescribed by law were met.
No public appeared to present testimony for or against. The City Office received
one telephone call from Russell N. Swensen requesting that the budget continue,
as in past years, to provide for a contribution to Community and Rural
Transportation Inc. (C.A.R.T.). Councilman Crandall moved to accept the proposed
budget as the final budget for the period October 1, 1990, through September 30,
1991. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall-
Yes; Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Public
Hearing was closed and refular business continued.
On July 7, 1988, the City Council approved a non-commercial kennel license for
Gordon and Sue Sorensen, 3776 Marlene Street. Recently residents have expressed
concern about whether or not Sorensen's operations comply with the City
ordinances. Therefore, Sorensens were requested to meet with the City Council
to review their non-commercial kennel license. Sue Sorensen explained that her
operation is basically the same as when she originally applied. She breeds and
shows Yorkshire Terriers. Her purpose in breeding is to improve the quality of
the breed, but she can't keep all of the pups so she sells them. At the present
time, she has fifteen dogs, ten adults and five puppies. The dogs are kept in
the garage but they are put outside in a run for a few hours in the morning and
again in the afternoon. The neighbors have expressed no negative comments to
Sorensens. The complaints received by the City are about noise and the venture
is commercial in an area not zoned for commercial. Mrs. Sorensen stated the dogs
are her hobby, and her main interest is showmanship and not "substantially an
ongoing business venture." The Council agreed to continue to observe the
Sorensen operation, and they recommended that Sorensens visit with their
neighbors to try to work out any problems.
Roger Stommel reported on business conducted by the Planning and Zoning
Commission at their meeting on Tuesday, September 4, 1990. Rich and Maxine Hardy
requested the City proceed with rezoning from RSC-l to C-l of their property on
Sunnyside Road so they can erect a building to house their Idaho Traffic Safety
business. Debbie Hartman, 1855 Sabin Drive, requested permission to operate a
beauty shop in her home. However, the Hartman property is zoned RPA which does
not allow home businesses. The Commission was not favorable toward making any
exception to the rules. Engineer Garth Cunningham discussed the curb and gutter
requirements as they apply to the subdivision proposed by Richard Skidmore on
the north side of First Street. The preliminary design plans for the proposed
Ammon Road improvements were reviewed in detail. The Commission pointed out
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problems with the accesses on Ammon Road from the other streets in Ammon. They
recommended the design present the approaches in the configuration based on the
right-of-way of each street. Refer to the last motion in the Planning and Zoning
minutes of September 4, 1990.
Julie Bean, 3858 Marlene, is operating a pre-school in her home, but she
expressed concern because her residential area is zoned RP which does not allow
home occupations. The Council discussed home occupation requirements with Mrs.
Bean. The Planning and Zoning Commission has been assigned to study the zoning
ordinances regarding home occupation permits and to make a recommendation to the
City Council about whether they should remain as presently written or if changes
are in order. Commission members Ron Folsom, Kathryn Dansie, and James Southwick
have been assigned to the Planing and Zoning study committee. It was recommended
that Julie Bean contact these individuals and give them her input.
Henry S. Crumb, 2270 Curlew Drive, and Shawn Garbett, 2290 Dove Drive, registered
dog complaints about the residents at 2295 Dove Drive. Through the years, this
family has caused problem after problem in the neighborhood. Presently they are
keeping four dogs without a kennel license, they do not care for the dogs, and
the dogs bark at all hours of the day and night. One of the dogs appears to be
a pit bull. Also, they own a pack of cats that howl, scream, and scatter
everyone's garbage. The City was requested to take action. The Council assigned
the Animal Control Officer to work on the dog problem, and a cat trap will be
loaned to Mr. Crumb in an effort to eliminate the cat problem.
Action was deferred on signing the 1991 FY Law Enforcement Contract with
Bonneville County until Councilman Maeser has an opportunity to study it.
A number of Local Improvement District assessments are delinquent. Councilman
Crandall moved to certify all delinquent L.I.D. assessments to the tax roll for
collection. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Cran-
dall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
The preliminary census report for Ammon shows an estimated population of 4950
with 1328 total housing units, 38 vacant units, and 139 group quarters
population. Our post census review shows some difference in the housing unit
count. The Council determined the review form should be completed and returned
to the Census Bureau to show the differences.
The State Highway Department has requested a resolution from the City of Ammon
to be placed on file in their office with the 1995 Urban Functional
Classification Systems Map of Idaho Falls/Ammon urban area which the Mayor was
authorized to sign on July 19, 1990. Resolution No. 90-2 was completed as
follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO, APPROVING THE AUTHORIZATION
OF THE OFFICIAL 1995 URBAN FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS MAP OF
IDAHO FALLS/AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, URBAN AREA.
WHEREAS, the State of Idaho Transportation has notified the City
of Ammon of the procedures of the revision of Urban Limits and
Functional Classification System, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ammon has provided changes to the City of
Ammon Functional Classification System, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ammon, Idaho,
unanimously approves the authorization of the official 1995 Urban
Functional Classification Systems Map of Idaho Falls/Ammon, Bonneville
County, NOW THEREFORE;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation
Planning and Program Section is authorized to make a final review to
ensure that applicable regulations are complied with and prepare and
forward the 1995 official Functional Classification Systems Map to
the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho; City of Ammon, Idaho; and Bonneville
County.
PASSED by the Council of the City of Ammon, Idaho, and approved
by the Mayor this 6th day of September, 1990.
Revised Resolution No. 90-1 was presented as follows:
WHEREAS, certain areas of the City of Ammon have been platted
with an alley easement of thirty-three (33) feet in width; and
WHEREAS, there have been requests to develop such alleys as an
access for ingress and egress to the interior of the lots abutting on
said alleys; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to set uniform standards and provisions
for the improvement of such alley easements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and City
Council:
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(1) THAT
improved for
the following
a.
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all alley easements within the City of Ammon which are
vehicular and pedestrian traffic shall be developed to
minimum specifications:
That the asphalt paving shall be installed to the
requirements as set by the City Engineer for construction
of city streets.
That if the alley easement improvement is approved with
a 2 1/2 foot width of curb and gutter on each side of
the alley easement to be opened and improved, then the
asphalt paving between the curb and gutter of each side
shall be a minimum width of 28 feet, making a total of
33 feet in width from back of curb to back of curb.
That if the alley improvement construction shall be
approved without curb and gutter, then the minimum paving
width of the asphalt paving shall be 31 feet.
That in approving the opening of such alley easement,
the City shall require a grant of the adjoining owners
of a 5 foot easement right-of-way for the installation
of sidewalks at such time as sidewalks may be required
by the City Councilor installed by the property owners.
That all construction be in conformity with the standards
set for the construction of streets, sidewalks, curbs
gutters, and as approved by the City Engineer.
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Councilman Maeser moved to adopt Resolution No. 90-2 as presented and to authorize
the Mayor to sign to execute it. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall.
Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 217 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND THE ZONING
MAP FOR CERTAIN LANDS PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING THE
CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING FOR EACH SUCH PARCEL OF LAND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE was presented. Councilman Maeser moved to waive the requirement for three
readings of Ordinance No. 217 on three separate occasions and to place it on its
third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call
vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 217 pertaining to the rezoning of Bergeman, Groberg, and Hall-
Hiller-Wood properties was read in full. Councilman Maeser moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 217 for the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall -
Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
Engineer Benton discussed the request of the State Parks and Recreation Department
to rededicate the park properties for recreation purposes. Benton recommended
the state office be contacted to obtain the specific legal description of the park
areas because some of the adjacent area is used for other purposes and should not
be dedicated to recreation. Action will be delayed pending receipt of the legal
descriptions.
Reports: Fire Chief Cal Smith reported the month had been quiet for the Fire
Department, and their equipment appears to be in good shape.
Scout Curtis Godfrey contacted H-K Contractors about donating paving for the front
of the fire station at Well No.7. H-K has agreed to provide labor and equipment
for a 35' X 90' pad if the City will pay $600 for the asphalt. Councilman
Crandall moved to approve the proposed paving project to be paid from Street
Department funds. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote:
Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Crandall was asked to represent the City of Ammon at the Idaho
Legislative Study Committee meeting on Local Highway Needs Assessment scheduled
for September 12, 1990, in Idaho Falls at the Shilo Inn at 9:30 A. M. It was sug-
gested that our next need be identified as Sunnyside Road.
Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held August
16, 1990, as prepared. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call
vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
Claims were approved.
Councilman Hall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by
Councilman Crandall. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
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