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Council Minutes 06/04/1992 I I I Book 7-431 May 21, 1992 hopefully it will be ready to open on May 30 for some training programs. Mayor Ard asked that the expenditures for Parks and Recreation be watched carefully because we are close to budget. Claims were approved. Councilman Crandall moved to adj ourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. (--~~ MAYOR---- ATTEST ~eQ~ CITY CLERK t/ . CITY OF A..'1MON June 4, 1992 Minutes of the Public Hearing and 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 at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Br.uce Ard with the follow- City Clerk Councilman Ira Hall Councilman Greg J. Maeser Public Works Director David Aleen C. Jensen Wadsworth Others Present: Ray Blake of Collier, Heinz and Associates Kirk Black, Deseret Mutual Properties Russell Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, Ammon Richard Birch, 2865 South Ammon Road, Ammon Absent: Attorney W. Joe Anderson and Engineer David E. Benton The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Anderson, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Maes~r. Mayor Ard opened the Public Hearing to consider the request of Deseret Mutual for a rezone from RSC-l to C-l of the following described property: Beginning at a point that is S 0011'23"E 40.00 feet along the Section Line from the Northwest corner of Section 27, T. 2 N, R. 38 E.B.M. and running thence S 0011' 23"E 745.00 feet to the North line of property recorded as instument No. 489378, thence East along said North line 418.59 feet to the West bank of Sand Creek; thence along said West Bank the next three courses, N 104l'43"E 411.74 feet; N 5027'06"E 110.20 feet; N 80l9'04"E 124.33 feet; thence N 89026'05"W 163.19 feet; thence N 0033'55"E 76.15 feet to a point of curve with a radius of 20.00 feet; thence to the right along said curve 31. 42 feet; thence N 89026' 05"W 319.47 feet to the point of beginning, containing 7.084 acres. A Notice of Hearing was published in the Post-Register on May 19, 1992, and radio- television stations, the City of Idaho Falls, and property owners within 300 feet were mailed notices. No citizens or other interested parties attended the hearing. Ray Blake, representing the developer, and Kirk Black, representing Deseret Mutual, were sworn in by Mayor Ard to present testimony. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. Mayor Ard called for questions. Councilman Crandall asked about the status with the City of Idaho Falls regarding access on to Hitt Road. Mayor Ard discussed the issue with Mayor Campbell and Councilman Larry Carlson. He asked Idaho Falls to outline their plans for Hitt Road so that Ammon could develop with equal access. He was encouraged to work with Councilman Carlson. Idaho Falls Public Works Director Chad Stanger has been negative about any access on the Ammon side. Ray Blake discussed project plans. The property contains seven acres and is owned by Deseret Mutual. Several years ago the property was considered for development, but the timing did not seem right. Over the past six months, a number of maj or retailers has expressed interest. In fact, more retailers are interested in the project than there is land. A master plan for the area should include the trailer park which is under different ownership. Preliminary plans are for 75,000 square feet of retail space, but access on to Hitt Road is crucial. So far, Idaho Falls has been reluctant to grant Hitt Road access. 432 June 4, 1992 t Councilman Hall asked for a detai ed property location. Councilman Crandall asked if the developer was aware of the water and sewer easements which would involve costs to change. The developer a ssured the City that such details could be worked out. Mayor Ard closed the Public earing. Councilman Maeser moved to appro e the zone change from RSC-l to C-l for Deseret Mutual on propert located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Hitt Road and East 17th Street. The motio was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Ye ; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Deseret Mutual agree to bring back a master plan to the City of Ammon and Mayor Ard will work with the City of Idaho Falls on an administrative level regarding Hitt Road access. I Russell Swensen, former Mayor, stt,ted that he was very upset as he traveled around the valley that Hamer, Monteview, Chester, Newdale, Teton, Pingree, Swan Valley, Irwin, Firth, Roberts, Lewisville, and Ririe all have new post offices, but Ammon with a population of 5000 can n~t even have a branch post office. Recently the branch at Dimple's was moved to Digital Doohickeys in Idaho Falls. He asked for input from the City Council about postal service in Ammon. Swensen believes Ammon is deserving of a post office, nd he plans to pursue the issue unless the City Council objects. The Council agre d to suppor Swensen's efforts. Russell Swensen has accepted an Advisory Council for Utah Power. issues. invitation to serve on an Idaho Area Customer He requested input from the Council on energy Richard Birch, 2865 South Ammon Road, expressed a desire to proceed with construction of his residence, but he is faced with several problems. Progressive Irrigation will not let Birch cut the canal to connect to the sewer until the water is out of the canal. He requested approval from the City of Ammon to install a temporary 1500 gallon holding tank to handle sewage until such time as the sewer can be installed. The Environmental Health Department has been contacted, and they do not have a problem with a temporary holding tank provided the City of Ammon grants written approval. The Council agreed to write a letter of approval specifying a time limitation to be established by the City when the installation can be made. A second problem is access. It is costly to build a bridge across the canal which will be eliminated when Ammon Road construction takes place. Birch would like to access from the back of his lot by way of the Pony Acres bridal path. The City does not have authority to grant use of the bridal path. Individual property owners need to give their approval. A third request was to live in a self- contained travel trailer until construction of the house is complete enough for the building inspector to grant occupancy. City code 11-5-16 allows a trailer house in connection with construction. Questions were answered concerning the installation of the water service line. Councilman Hall moved to approve the minutes for City Council Meeting held May 21, 1992, as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Homeowners on Mason Street in Mountain Valley Estates Division No. 1 (First Amended Plat) are concerned with a building permit application for a large storage garage on Lot 24, Block 3 of the subdivision. Protective covenants are between the developer and the homeowners. The City is only involved with zoning requirements. Bonneville Land and Title Company has prepared a title report on the property to be deeded to the City by Robert Suitter for Tie Breaker Park. As soon as the report is reviewed and approved, a closing date will be set to transfer ownership. The Association of Idaho Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for June 17 through June 20 in Boise. According to Forsgren Associates, work on Ammon Road right-of-way acquisition is progressing. They will keep the City informed of needed action. Fireworks permits will be issued to Kmart (inside of the store), Stephen and Tanice Anderson (stand in Rush Auto parking lot), and Perry and Rita Graves (stand in Kmart parking lot) following inspection by the Fire Department. Reports: Public Works the weather is hot, Bonneville County Road on the problem areas. Director Wadsworth reported on the streets in Hillview. When oil or tar is seeping up through the chip / seal proj ect. and Engineering suggested spreading additional sand/gravel The swimming pool is up and running. For some reason, the pool is loosing a small amount of water, but otherwise everything appears to be operating satisfactorily. The pool cover is beneficial. Preliminary instruction for specialized groups is under way. The pool will be open to the public on June 13 with the first lesson session to begin June 15. Free passes to the pool are to be authorized by the I I I I I I Book 7-433 June 4, 1992 June 18,1992 Mayor. The Mayor encouraged the City Council to visit the pool occasionally to observe the operations. Francis Lee, a former City Councilman, died recently, and the Council authorized a sympathy bouquet to be sent to his family. Councilman Maeser requested Public Works Director Wadsworth to follow through on striping East 17th Street. City Clerk Jensen reported the City of Idaho Falls enters into an agreement with Wakenhut Corporation for school crossing guards. The City of Idaho Falls Fire Department requires companies or individuals to obtain a permit to use water from fire hydrants. Claims were approved. Councilman Hall moved to adj ourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. ~ ATTEST ~i~~J (7 CITY CLERK j ,/ L/?~tL.L/J , / t/ CITY OF AMMON June 18, 1992 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 the following City Officials present: Council President Greg J. Maeser Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Ira K. Hall P.M. by Council President Greg J. Maeser with Attorney W. Joe Anderson Public Works Director David Wadsworth City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: Brenda Hatch, 3200 Midway Avenue, Ammon Gerti Creighton, 2700 Wanda, Idaho Falls Donald J. and Kum Cha Gerhart, 4410 Wanda Street, Ammon Daryl and Holly Peterson, 4340 Mason Street, Ammon Don and Donna Miller, 4450 Mason Street, Ammon Shelby T. Beattie, 4373 Mason Street, Ammon Terry Taylor, 3130 Owen Street, Ammon Greg French, 4310 Wanda Street, Ammon Debbie Davis, 4445 Mason Street, Ammon Absent: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Harvey Crandall Engineer David E. Benton The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Council President Greg J. Maeser, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Anderson. Councilman Anderson moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held June 4, 1992, as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Brenda Hatch, 3200 Midway, discussed the community recycling project scheduled for June 20 at McCowin Park. She requested the City to place two dumpsters by the collection area. This will be a trial run to determine the benefit and interest. The volunteer group involved with Mrs. Hatch will evaluate whether or not to continue such a project. Property owners in First Amended Plat of Mountain Valley Estates, Division No. 1 have obtained legal counsel and filed an appeal of Building Permit No. B92-33 issued to Robert Oyler to build a storage garage on Lot 24, Block 3. A formal hearing before the Board of Adjustment has been advertised for Thursday, July 2, at 7:30 P.M. Council President Maeser advised that no action would be taken on the appeal until after the July 2nd hearing, but he gave the citizens present an opportunity to express their thoughts. Daryl Peterson, 4340 Mason Street: I have lived year. My family and I moved to Ammon for one plenty of space and a beautiful place to live. in Ammon since November of this last particular reason because there was The life style was what we wanted.