Council Minutes 10/18/1990
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October 18, 1990
CITY OF AMMON
October 18, 1990
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order
ing City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilman Marvin J. Anderson
Councilman Harvey Crandall
Councilman Greg J. Maeser
at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the follow-
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Engineer David E. Benton
Public Works Director David Wadsworth
City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen
Others present were:
Michael Jepsen of Jepsen, Moreton and Company
Jodi Cashman of Corroon and Black Administrative Services, Boise, Idaho
Chuck Holden, Administrator of ICRMP, Boise, Idaho
Denise and Steve Revis, 3370 Ross Avenue, Ammon
Michael Nye, Shelley Office of Utah Power
Maxine Hardy, 3745 Georgia Lane
Seth Neilsen (Scout) ,3055 Talmage
Absent: Councilman Ira K. Hall
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Mayor Ard, and the invocation
was offered by Councilman Crandall.
Maxine Hardy, 3745 Georgia Lane, requested direction from the City Council about
what procedures to follow in order for them to obtain a permit to construct a
building to house their business, Idaho Traffic Safety, on property they own at
3400 East Sunnyside Road. Several months ago, the Planning and Zoning Commission
advised the Hardys that their property and the adjacent properties now zoned RSC-
1 needed to be rezoned to C-l because the ordinance states that "all land in the
proposed Residential Shopping Center shall be held in one ownership or in unified
control so that all landscaping, offstreet parking space, and other common areas
can be properly maintained." The City Council has been reluctant to initiate
rezoning procedures until the land acquisition for Ammon Road is completed. Mrs.
Hardy reviewed their plans and expressed their desire to begin construction. The
Council determined that Hardys should not be penalized for the apparently improper
zoning established on the area several years ago provided they can meet the
requirements of the RSC-l zone except for development as a unit. Attorney Anderson
reviewed the zoning ordinance and offered his opinion. Councilman Crandall moved
that the City Council finds the use planned by Rich and Maxine Hardy for their
property at 3400 East Sunnyside Road to be similar to the uses specified for the
RSC-l Zone, it is in harmony with the intent of the Zone, and authorized a building
permit to be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call
vote: Crandall Yes; Maeser Yes; Anderson Yes. The motion carried
unanimously.
Denise Revis, 3370 Ross Avenue, requested a home occupation permit for a
biokinesiology business. Biokinesiology is the study of body energy, blockages
in the body, and is accomplished through saliva testing. Mostly, the samples are
mailed to the home, however, locals may come to the house. Tests are completed
for food sensitivity, chemical poisoning, colors, mold, noise, animals, dust, etc.
Councilman Maeser reviewed the requirements for a home occupation, and there were
no problems identified. Councilman Maeser moved to approve a home occupation
permit for Denise Revis, 3370 Ross, for biokinesiology. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson -
Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
Chuck Holden, Administrator, explained the Idaho Counties Reciprocal Management
Program (ICRMP) , a risk management program designed to provide training and a
unique blend of services to the political subdivisions of Idaho. It is backed by
insurance coverages from companies with an "A" or better rating to assure payment
of claims which occur in spite of a public entity's best efforts to operate within
proper policies and procedures. In 1985, at a time when no other property and
casualty insurance coverages were available at reasonable prices to public entities
in Idaho, the counties joined forces and formed ICRMP. Recently the program has
been extended to other public entities. Mr. Holden discussed and answered
questions about what ICRMP is, what it does, and how it differs. Michael Jepsen
with Jepsen, Moreton and Company who currently serves the City of Ammon explained
that ICRMP offers an excellent contract, but it is not a typical insurance policy.
Specific likes pointed out by Mr. Jepsen are: (1) Claims and loss control services
are extremely good; (2) The maximum deductible is $4,000 for any kind of claim;
and (3) ICRMP responds quickly. ICRMP agreed to prepare a quote for the City of
Ammon.
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Councilman Maeser moved to approve
4, 1990, as prepared. The motion
vote: Maeser Yes; Crandall
unanimously.
the minutes of City Council
was seconded by Councilman
Yes; Anderson Yes.
Meeting held October
Crandall. Roll call
The motion carried
Unfinished Business: Attorney Anderson prepared and distributed draft copies of
an ordinance to adopt the Uniform Fire Code. He recommended the Council and the
Fire Chief study this ordinance to prepare for adoption at a later meeting.
Councilman Maeser has prepared reV1S1ons to the personnel policy.
pending to allow a representative of State Insurance Fund input.
Action is
Councilman Crandall is collecting information on fixed assets. As soon as the data
is collected, the Council can review and make recommendations on values.
Engineer Benton is preparing a consolidated description of the parks for the
rededication of the park properties as requested by the State of Idaho Department
of Parks and Recreation.
Mayor Ard brought a copy of the revised design for Ammon Road from Forsgren
Associates. Engineer Benton took the plans to review the right-of-way needs and
the irrigation structure. The State Highway Department tentatively plans to meet
with representatives of the City of Ammon on Nov.l to go over the revised design.
Dennis Austad has contacted the City Office, Mayor Ard, and Engineer Benton about
developing property north of the Circle K Convenience Store. He requested
information about utilities and expressed concern about the drainage because the
area used to be a gravel pit. Mr. Austad wondered about using a catch basin
installed by the City of Idaho Falls, and he was advised to review any such plans
with City of Idaho Falls. The City of Idalho Falls has established that the access
to the property from Hitt Road is to be four hundred feet (400') north of
Seventeenth Street.
Reports: Engineer Benton explained that a maj or anchor store is considering
development of property on the north side of East Seventeenth Street adjacent to
Well No.7. The City will probably be asked to consider a different street layout.
Councilman Maeser recommended the City make landscaping a high priority in new
developments.
Councilman Crandall has been concerned with providing reimbursement to the Mayor
and City Council for out-of-pocket expenses incurred as they perform their official
duties for the City. The officials give of their time, but it is not right that
they assume costs which should belong to the City. He proposed an expense
allowance of $100 in addition to their salary which is established by City
ordinance. The proposal was discussed, but no decision was reached. Attorney
Anderson recommended that a full Council be present for any action. Opinions were
expressed for, against, and uncommitted. Councilman Maeser suggested it would be
better to propose a salary increase to become effective after the next election.
Regarding the matter, the Council was very much concerned about the reaction of
the constituents and desired to not create any aggravation.
Councilman Maeser discussed the possibility of obtaining the D.O.E. fire truck with
Dixie Richardson of Senator Symms' office. The information prepared by Ed Wright
of the Fire Department was condensed and submitted through Symms' office. Mrs.
Richardson believed the donation had possibilities, but no further information has
been received.
Councilman Anderson requested clarification of the dog ordinance regarding the 75%
approval of adj acent property owners and/ or residents for commercial and non-
commercial kennel licenses. Kennel licenses should be monitored by the City, but
the complainer has a responsibility to support any action.
Councilman Crandall reminded the Council that funds should still be available for
Ammon to participate in an Idaho Centennial project, but time is running out. No
recommendations were made.
The E Z Storage business between Eastgate Drive and Falcon Drive has changed
ownership. The new owner is David Kingston, and he has renamed the establishment
to Mini-Warehouse III. They have submitted an application to build an additional
storage unit, and they plan to continue to add even more units. The property is
zoned R-l, and the original units were built there after public hearing and special
permission of the City Council. The original plans were approved on March 6, 1980.
These plans should be reviewed and a recommendation be made by the Planning and
Zoning Commisssion before a building permit is issued.
Deseret Mutual has informed the City that Jerry Bergeman, Jerry Bergeman and Sons
Auto Repair, 2590 East Seventeenth Street, encroached on their property and the
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Eastgate Drive right-of-way when he built the addition on his building. This is
a problem between Jerry Bergeman and Deseret Mutual, but the City needs to be
aware of it.
The City of Idaho Falls Red Ribbon Kick-Off for the National Celebration of Drug-
Free America is scheduled for Monday, October 22, at 10:00 A.M. at the Idaho Falls
City Hall on Constitution Way.
For Information: No response has been received regarding the City's request for
Crostons to clean up their property at 3020 Western Avenue. Farrell Adamson, 3250
Rawson is selling his house. He plans to sell off the house and property on
Rawson Street but retain the junk yard behind and use the vacant lot at 2685
Midway to access it. The City's insurance carrier denied Mr. and Mrs. David
Weller's claim for rock damage to a kitchen window.
Claims were approved.
Councilman Maeser moved
by Councilman Crandall.
that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was
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October 24, 1990
Minutes of the Special 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
at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol-
Planning & Zoning Com. Chairman Ron Folsom
Planning & Zoning Com. Member Kathy Dansie
Deputy City Clerk Carol Ragan
Others present: Dave Kingston, Owner of Mini-Warehouse III, 1901 Eastgate Drive
Dave Kingston, owner of Mini-Warehouse III located at 1901 Eastgate Drive,
addressed the Council stating he had not been made aware when purchasing said
property that permission to construct was given by a special use permit which did
not transfer with change of ownership. He explained to the Council that he merely
wished to have additional storage units constructed along with upgrading the
existing buildings and grounds. He also stated that time was a factor he would
like the Council to take into consideration as he had already hired a crew.
Ron Folsom addressed the Council as to the reason this property had been zoned
R-l with a special use permit allowed originally was to maintain control and
protect those residences on Falcon Drive. It was felt this could be done better
under the present zoning rather than C-l.
Mr. Kingston asked if the special use permit could not be transferred. Councilman
Maeser stated that transfer of ownership clearly defined in the ordinance
cancelled beyond any doubt the special use permit. Even in application for a new
special use permit, residents still had the right to state their feelings, and
as such the permit mayor may not be issued. This was the risk Mr.Kingston faced
in continuing construction without the permit.
(Corrected 11-1-90)
Mr. Kingston stated he felt the risk was negligible and weM~e-~fte-eeMftef~-~~aft~
~e~mfBBfeft-~e-eeft~fftMe-eeftB~~Me~feft. would proceed with the hearing process. The
Council agreed and set the time for the Public Hearing to be held November 15,
1990, at 7:30 P.M. at the Ammon City Building. Mr. Kingston was instructed to
visit the City Office next day to make formal application and also to attend the
next Planning and Zoning Meeting to be held November 6, 1990.
Harvey Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Maeser seconded the
motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. ~__.. .'\
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