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Council Minutes 01/16/1992 I I I Book 7-407 January 2, 1992 January 16,1992 Councilman Maeser moved to approve renewal business licenses for Triple S Convenience Store, 125 South 25 East, for a retail store and retail sale of beer and wine by the bottle. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser- Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. W. K. Robison, Kirby Company of Ammon, 1720 West Eastgate Drive, applied for a business license for vacuum cleaner sales and service. There was some question about whether or not Mr. Robison is involved in door-to-door sales. Information was not available, but a store is maintained in Eastgate Shopping Center and it is believed he makes telephone appointments to demonstrate in homes. Councilman Crandall moved to approve a retail business outlet for Kirby of Ammon. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Planning and Zoning Appreciation Dinner has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 1992. Arrangements will be made with Kingstons for the dinner. At meeting on December 19, 1991, the Council agreed to proceed with the purchase of a new garbage truck. Councilman Crandall moved to accept Bid No. IF 92-6 from Hirning Truck Center in the amount of $34,779 for a 1992 GMC cab and chassis and Bid No. IF 92-7 from Metroquip, Inc. for a Leach Model Alpha packer in the amount of $25,620 plus an additional $3,506 for a dumpster winch. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Harold Loveland has expressed an interest in selling his non-conforming construction business at 3345 Rawson Street. According to the City's zoning ordinance, it is questionable whether or not he would be allowed to transfer ownership. As requested by the City Council, Attorney Anderson prepared a general letter of opinion addressed to Mayor Ard to be used as a guideline for anyone requesting information on purchasing the property. The non-conforming use is a trnasferable use of the property for successive owners as long as they do not change the characteristics of use. A representative of the City of Ammon should plan to attend the urbanized area planning meeting scheduled for 9:30 A.M. on January 10, 1992. Councilman Maeser moved to adj ourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M. ~1 ATTEST ?d~JeQ~ CITY CLERK / CITY OF AMMON January 16, 1992 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 Ira K. Hall 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 Fire Chief Cal Smith City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: Bob Farrow, 3824 Wanda Street, Ammon Paul R. Hardwicke, 1345 Royal Avenue, Idaho Falls Julie Harris, 2880 Ross Avenue, Ammon Adam Pfost (Scout), 3846 Brookfield Lane, Ammon Bryan Godfrey (Scout), 3145 Ross Avenue, Ammon J. J. Moss (Scout Friend), 3675 Georgia Lane, Ammon Chris Davis (Scout), 3140 Ross Avenue, Ammon John and Shona Tanner, 2025 Eagle Drive, Ammon The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was directed by Mayor Ard, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Crandall. Mayor Ard welcomed the Scouts. 408 January 16, 1992 Shona Tanner represented the Ammon Third Ward L. D. S. Relief Society. This year marks the sesquicentennial of the organization of Relief Society in the L. D. S. Church. To commemorate the occasion, women from each ward plan to participate in community service projects. Mrs. Tanner explained that her ward would like to do something for the City of Ammon, for example a walkway project between schools, a recycling proj ect, or a Falcon Park proj ect. She requested input from the City Council. It was suggested they could help prepare the ball fields or other park projects late in April or early May. The entrance to Ammon on East 17th Street near Stokes Food Center could use beautification. No project was decided on, but the Council agreed to evaluate her request and to work with her group. Mrs. Tanner planned to research more ideas and decide if the project was to include labor only or labor plus capital. City Clerk Aleen Jensen administered the oath of office to elected Councilman Ira K. Hall Jr. for a two year term on the City Council. I The Council discussed the minutes of City Council Meetings for December 19, 1991, and January 2, 1992. Council Maeser moved to approve the minutes of these two meetings with some wording changes regarding the garbage truck purchase. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Douglas Brown, 1705 Avocet Drive, addressed a letter to Mayor Ard to explain how he and his wife plan to comply with the home occupation permit requirements in the operation of their day care. Councilman Crandall moved on the basis of the letter to accept the explanation of compliance and grant a home occupation permit to Douglas and Yvonne Brown for a day care. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Maeser moved to approve renewal business licenses for 1992 for Stokes Food Center retail store and retail sale of beer by the bottle, Waters Construction, Skidmore Construction, Eastgate Drug, Mini-Warehouse II, and Sunnyside Automotive. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Mansion House applied for a renewal business license for 1992. Since there has I been some problems identified with parking in the vicinity of Mansion House, the Council discussed whether or not to renew the license until the parking problems are resolved. The Mansion House contributes little to the parking problems, and they plan to close down their business operations until September 1992. Councilman Crandall moved to issue renewal license to Mansion House at this time and to address the parking when they reopen in September. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Maeser reported on an information meeting to create a Metropolitan Planning Organization. The Cities of Ammon, Idaho Falls, Iona and Bonneville County have been designated as an urban area. A Metropolitan Planning Organization prioritizes road projects, pedestrian paths, urban transportation, etc. These proj ects are presented to the State for approval. If the State approves, the project is in line for federal funding. It will undoubtedly cost each entity money to fund such an organization, and Ammon needs to make decisions about whether or not to become involved. Councilman Maeser encouraged as many of the Council as can to attend the next meeting which has been called for Monday, January 27, at 10:00 A.M. Councilman Crandall moved by Resolution No. 92-1 to destroy, in accordance with I.C. 50-907, City records dated prior to 1980 including semi-permanent records--claims, cancelled checks, check book stubs, duplicate receipts, and temporary records-- correspondence and telephone message books. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Association of Idaho Cities Board of Directors has scheduled meetings of City Officials in each of the AIC Districts. The "no-host" elected officials' district dinner meeting for District 6 will be Thursday, February 27, at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls. I The Governor of Idaho has proclaimed Monday, January 20, 1992, as Martin Luther King, Jr./ldaho Human Rights Day. Cities are encouraged to observe the day in such a way that residents pause to reflect on Dr. King's lifework and his dream for America. The Division of Environmental Quality has approved the plans and specifications I I I Book 7-409 January 16, 1992 January 27, 1992 for water distribution, sewage collection, and storm water facilities for the Ammon Road Project. Progress on the Ammon Road Proj ect was discussed. The of-way acquisition is near completion, and the City needs action as soon as the final plans are approved by Department in Boise. appraisal work for right- to be prepared to expedite the State Transportation Reports: David Wadsworth reported for the Public Works Department. Repairs are underway on the Animal Control truck. A file system is being set up to show locations of individual service lines. The lawnmower repair is waiting for parts. Plans are to begin work to build five new (five yard) dumpsters. Attorney Anderson reported on the Intermountain Construction Tort claim. annexation agreement and annexation ordinance for the Ricks/Rodeffer properties being finalized. The problem with the legal description on the Well No. 7 deed been resolved. The are has Engineer Benton is working to update the City of Ammon zoning map. The corrections were reviewed for the City Council. Fire Chief Cal Smith reported on Fire Department activities. Bob Anderson of I.C. and E. did a pager presentation for the department, but he was advised Ammon does not have funds available at present. He encouraged the Fire Department to seek out grant monies. Chief Smith asked about the possibility of advertising for bids for a 1991 or 1992 chassis to obtain cost figures. With some specific cost figures and matching funds, grant funds may be obtainable for a new truck.. It was suggested that East Central Idaho Planning and Development Association in Rexburg would help Ammon with all the paperwork. Councilman Anderson inquired about the playground equipment MacDonald's farm apartments. The repair work will be completed so can be installed in Falcon Park in time for the spring/summer season. received from the equipment Councilman Crandall commented on the audit. The computer made, and the report looks good. He recommended a review schedules to see if updates are needed. Claims were approved. adjustments have been of the appreciation Councilman Maeser reported the Bonneville County Sheriff's Department was busy in December. The effect of Kmart on Ammon was discussed. Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. MA~) ATTEST a~~,;t~/1..()L-~J CITY CLERK.;/ ---- CITY OF AMMON January 27, 1992 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 Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Harvey Crandall at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol- Councilman Greg J. Maeser Director of Public Works David Wadsworth City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Absent: Councilman Ira K. Hall Jr. Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Notices of the Special Meeting were posted on January 24, 1992, at the following: Stokes Food Center, 2510 East 17th Street, Ammon Rush Auto Parts, 2565 East 17th Street, Ammon Eastgate Drug Store, 1780 Eastgate Drive, Ammon Ammon Speedi Mart, 3490 East Sunnyside, Ammon Notices of the Special Meeting were posted on January 27, 1992, at the following: Valley Bank, 2655 East 17th Street, Ammon Dimple's Donuts, 2590 East 17th Street, Ammon Kmart, 3101 East 17th Street, Ammon