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Council Minutes 02/07/1991 I I I CITY OF AMMON January 17, 1991 Book 7-319 January 17, 1991 February 7, 1991 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Council President Greg J. Maeser with the following City Officials present: Council President Greg J. Maeser Attorney W. Joe Anderson Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Public Works Director David Wadsworth Councilman Harvey Crandall City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others present: Michael Nye of Utah Power Shelley Office Absent: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Ira K. Hall Engineer David E. Benton The Councilmen reported on their areas of responsibility. Claims were approved. Public Works Director David Wadsworth requested authorization to attend the Annual Educational Short Course to be presented under the direction of the Idaho Chapter of International Conference of Building Officials at Boise State University on February 19 through 22, 1991. The Council determined that it would be beneficial for the City, and they authorized David to attend. Michael Nye of Utah Power reported that their street light purchase program has been revised. He would like to attend City Council Meeting on February 7, 1991, at 8:30 P.M. to review the program. Councilman Crandall moved, since there were no maj or items of business, that Council Meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M. ATTEST a.e-e~--;I"j C? CITY CLERK CITY OF AMMON February 7, 1991 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 Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Greg J. Maeser City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol- Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth P&Z Commission Chairman Ronald Folsom Others Present: Maxine Hardy, 3745 Georgia Lane, Ammon Garth Cunningham, Mountain River Engineering Michael Nye, Utah Power Shelley Office Absent: Councilman Ira K. Hall The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Anderson, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Maeser. Mayor Ard opened the Public Hearing to consider the request of Rich and Maxine Hardy, 3745 Georgia Lane, to rezone from RSC-l to C-l the property owned .by Richard Skidmore, Lennis Tirrell, Ethel Pickett estate, and the Hardys on the southwest ,corner of the intersection of Ammon Road and East Sunnyside Road to the east of Little Sand Creek. The combined acreage of the four property owners is 5.843 acres. Maxine Hardy was sworn in to offer testimony. There was no public input. Ronald Folsom, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission reported on their recommendation to approve the rezone. The reason stated for the P&Z recommendation of approval was the property was originally zoned erroneously because the RSC-l zone specifies "all land in the proposed Residential Shopping Center shall be held in one ownership or in unified control...." Also, C-l would be consistent with the plans for the area. Hardys requested the zone change to enable them to construct a building to house their 320 February 7, 1991 business, Idaho Traffic Safety. During the hearing discussion, Hardys were encouraged to plan for widening of Sunnyside Road as they developed their building plans. Mrs. Hardy said they planned to establish their property line by measuring fifty feet from the center of East Sunnyside Road, and then plan to set their building back thirty feet. Engineer Benton discussed road plans and dedicated right-of-ways. Mayor Ard closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Crandall moved to approve the rezone from RSC-1 to C-1 of the Skidmore, Tirrell, Pickett, Hardy property legally described as: Beginning at a point that is S. 0009'02" E. 40.00 feet along the Section line and N. 88045'18" W. 40.01 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 34 Township 2 North Range 38 E. B. M. and running thence S. 0009'02" E. 562.51 feet; thence S.89043'00" W. 332.30 feet; thence N. 0009'02" W. 351.59 feet; thence S. 79013'20" W. 253.58 feet; thence N. 19030'28" E. 24.04 feet; thence N. 20040'59" W. 144.07 feet; thence N. 19025'48" E. 122.17 feet; thence S. 88045'18" E. 583.20 feet to the point of beginning. I The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Engineer Benton advised Hardys to file a plat with the City to dedicate a forty foot Sunnyside Road right-of-way and to stake the corners of their property. The plat should be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their approval as a final plat. Chairman Ronald Folsom reported on other Planning and Zoning business. A Public Hearing was conducted to consider the request for annexation and initial zoning of property located on the west side of Ammon between Hitt Road and the School District No. 93 property which is owned by Derra1d Ricks Farm LTD and E. o. Rodeffer, Rodeffer Investments. Their recommendation was for approval with the property along Hitt Road to be zoned C-1 and the remainder of the property to be zoned R-3A. The preliminary and final plat for K-Mart, Ammon 17th Street North Division No.1 was recommended for approval. Larry Hobbs is planning to purchase property from William Mcquillen on Ammon Road, and he met with the Commission to discuss the possibility of a rezone from RPA to a zone which would allow multiple housing. Mr. Hobbs was advised it may be necessary to change the Comprehensive Plan, but he should decide what he wants and make a formal request. Engineer Benton declared a conflict of interest in the Ricks annexation and the K-Mart development. As Chairman Folsom discussed the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Engineer Benton oriented the Council to the preliminary drawings to show the plans for the Ricks/Rodeffer property. The City Council will schedule a Public Hearing to consider annexation and initial zoning of the Ricks/Rodeffer property at Council Meeting on Thursday, March 7, 1991. Subj ect to approval of the annexation request, a final plat will be required before any development occurs. I Engineer Benton also reviewed the final plat of the K-Mart development. The plat indicates the necessary requirements will be met. Councilman Crandall moved to approve the preliminary and final plat for Ammon 17th Street North Division No. 1 (K-Mart development) and to authorize the Mayor to sign it after the other required signatures are in place. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Mae$er moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meetings held December 20, 1~90; January 3, 1991; and January 17, 1991, as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Crandall -I Yes. The motion carried unanimously. i I Garth Cunningh m of Mountain River Engineering requested the Mayor to sign the I annexation a r ements for Fox Hollow Division No. 1 and School District No. 93 Subdivision so that the final plats can be recorded. Annexation has been approved but the attorney needs to review the agreements before the Mayor signs them. Councilman Maeser moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the final plats and annexation agreements for Fox Hollow Division No. 1 and School District No. 93 Subdivision contingent upon Attorney Anderson's approval. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Business licenses for 19~1 have been issued as follows: 91-10 Mini Warehouse III, 91-11 R & Ps Sport Cards, 91-12 Dimple's Donuts, 91-13 Sunnyside Automotive, 91- 14 Eastgate Drug, 91-15 Servisoft, 91-16 Natural Energy Systems, 91-17 Grand Teton Self Storage, 91-18 Walker Produce, 91-19 Valley Bank, 91-20 Skidmore Construction, 91-21 Waters Construction, 91-22 Rush Auto Parts, 91-23 Jerry's 1..--- __ _______________ I I I Automotive, and 91-24 Ammon Elevator. Book 7-321 February 7, 1991 In connection with Local Improvement District No.8, S. Doyle, Lucille G, Michael, and Bonnie J. Jones dba Poole Soft Water and Refrigeration Inc. signed a Deed of Trust to the City of Ammon for Lot 19, Block 2, Southwick Addition Division No.1. The Jones family has never owned the East 41.46 feet of Lot 19, and an error occurred when the Deed of Trust was executed. Grobergs, owners of the East 41. 46 feet of Lot 19 have requested the City to sign a Request for Partial Reconveyance so they can clear the title to their property. Attorney Anderson determined it is in order and appropriate for the City to do so. This action was approved at Council Meeting on January 3, 1991, and the Mayor has authorization to sign the required document. The following surplus property was advertised for sale as is where is were received until 4:00 P. M. February 7, 1991: and bids Bidder 1971 Dodge 3/4 Ton Pickup with Flat Bed and Snowplow 1976 Dodge 1/2 Ton Pickup Camper Shell Don Dodson 1691 Shasta Idaho Falls, ID 83402 $ 252.00 John Peters Route #1, Box 445 Blackfoot, ID 83221 $ 156.00 $ 105.00 Daniel DeHart 3785 Upland Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83401 $ 100.00 Daniel Denning P. O. Box 223 Ucon, ID 83454 $1,005.00 The bids were reviewed and Councilman Maeser moved to accept the offer to purchase the 1971 Dodge 3/4 ton pickup with flat bed and snowplow from Daniel Denning for $1,005. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser Yes; Crandall Yes; Anderson Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Crandall moved to reject all bids on the 1976 Dodge The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. 1/2 ton pickup. Crandall - Yes; Michael Nye of Utah Power Shelley Office discussed the street light purchase program. It was pointed out that Ammon's total power bill for a twelve month period was $100,180.88. At the present time, the street lights cost $1,720.92 per month. Estimated cost for the street lights under the purchase program would be $704.43 per month. The Council determined it would be advantageous for the City to purchase the street lights. A review of the finances indicated the City could make the purchase with the amount budgeted for purchase, plus the amount saved on the power bill, and a 15% projected rate reduction. Councilman Crandall moved to purchase the street lights for $34,957.80 under Utah Power full maintenance schedule 12. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Utah Power needs a letter signed by the Mayor to authorize the purchase, and they will work up the agreements for Attorney Anderson to review. The City Council authorized the Planning and Zoning Commission to proceed with plans for their Annual Appreciation Dinner. The City of Idaho Falls Public Works Division prepared their "Annual Review of Sewer Service Charges for the Year 1990." The report indicates an increase in treatment charges and a decrease in 0 & M charges for 1991. Mayor Ard plans to review the sewer charges, and then he would like to schedule a meeting with Chad Stanger, Public Works Director for the City of Idaho Falls. Reports: Public Works Director David Wadsworth has obtained three quotes to stock pipe for use in regular repairs and to replace water lines along the Ammon Road before the road improvements are completed. The Council expressed concern about providing for curb cuts, water connections and sewer connections so the new Ammon Road would not need to be cut into. It was decided to write letters to notify owners of undeveloped property along the road to plan now to make whatever cuts they will need. The expense for water and sewer lines is the responsibility of individual property owners and is not covered in the road project. The City has to guarantee for twenty years the water and sewer lines that go under the road. The Council discussed possibilities to finance the extension of water and sewer lines in order to provide protection for a new road. 322 February 7, 1991 The three quotes received for copper pipe and fittings are $5482, $5193, and $4431. This should provide an inventory of material to meet the repair needs for the balance of this fiscal year plus the needs for Ammon Road replacements. The Council authorized Public Works Director Wadsworth to accept the $4431 quote. The Public Works Department has been busy keeping the run-off water flowing. Attorney Anderson reported that the Tort Claim filed against the City by Intermountain Construction is still alive. A hearing was held recently for the purpose of proving that Intermountain Construction did file a claim. The Judge accepted the proof of claim, but he has not issued any decision. Attorney Anderson also reported he had received a title search on property owned by Fred Karford, 3520 East 17th Street, to determine the right-of-way needed for Ammon Road. The search indicates that Karford' s property is measured from the section corner so the right-of-way is subject to use. There was a question about who is responsible to proceed with the necessary action. Karford's property is in Bonneville County but it is a part of the Ammon Road project. Attorney Anderson agreed to contact Clyde Gillespie of the State Highway Department to determine the proper procedures. I Engineer Falls. increase Benton analyzed the sewer rate He estimated treatment costs approximately $7.20 per year. report received from the City of Idaho for each individual connection would Councilman Maeser reported on attendance at the Bonneville County Cities Meeting. K.A.R. T. is apparently going ahead with their expansion and program changes. Ammon will probably figure in the plans. The City Clerk was asked to invite a representative of Blue Cross to attend the next City Council Meeting to explain the medical insurance program. The ICRMP Semi-Annual Business Meeting will be held at the Red Lion-Riverside in Boise on February 13, 1991. Governor Andrus has declared February 10-16, 1991, as Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week. The auditor needs to be motivated to complete the 1990 FY Audit Report. Public Works Director Wadsworth was asked to check on the status of the street sweeping/street sweeper purchase deal with Phil Hentschel. Claims were approved. Councilman Maeser moved to adjourn the meeting, and Councilman Crandall seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. .~~\ / ) ~- ~ I ATTEST c2LR~~(?~~ CITY CLERK ;/ I