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April 19, 1978
CITY- OF AMMON
April 19, 1978
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Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann, with the following
City Officials present:
Mayor George Wehmann
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
Councilman Russell N. Swensen
Councilman Francis Lee
Councilman David Rowberry
Property owners present were: Theodore and Sherrill C. Eohn, 2085 Midway Ave., John C.
and Virginia A. Smith, 2110 Midway Ave., James W. and Sherry Roseberry, 2125 Midway Ave.,
Orin Hampton, 1880 Sabin Dr., Larry Gust, 1920 Sabin Dr., Lynn and Julie Smith, 2155 Mid-
way Ave., Leo W. and Yvonne Downardan~9~0 Sabi~ Dr,~Sk Doyle Jones, 3250 E. 17th St.,
and Jene' Hendrickson, 1810 Sabin Df~ ~~&~~ pfg~gntCw~re the following students from
a Eonneville High School government class: Julie Wray, Kyleen Loertscher, Sherry Parker,
Mark Elatter, Monty Smith, Donald Howard, Harvey Earley, Shirley Syverson, Gary E. Godfrey.
Clerk Deon Hemingway
Engineer David E. Eenton
Asst. Attorney Douglas Nelson
Euilding Inspector Hayse Whiteley
Mayor Wehmann announced that the meeting was called as a Public Hearing on the Intention
to Create a Local Improvement District (L.I.D. #8) to open and pave Midway Avenue from
Southwick Lane to 17th Street and to install the necessary water and sewer lines in that
portion which does not already have these services. He noted that he was aware of the con-
cern of the property owners about the proposed width of the street since the City has an
eighty-foot right-of-way in that area, and stated that there is no intention to have the
pavement wider than 43 feet at this time, but the wider dedication was provided for to
allow for future widening if needed. He also stated that nothing is in the planning to
do anything on Midway Avenue from Rawson Street to Sunnyside Road.
Engineer Eenton reviewed the contemplated improvements and costs based upon 43 feet of
paving and 6 feet of graveled shoulder, as he had been instructed by the City Officials,
and explained that curb and gutter and sidewalk are not planned, but the calculations
for assessments have included costs for curb and gutter so that property owners will have
no further obligation when these improvements are put in later; however, a new L.I.D.
would have to be created in the future when and if sidewalks are constructed. He pointed
out that other costs were figured on the extension of the sanitary sewer, the extension of
the water main (8-inch size), water and sewer services to each building lot now without
services, the necessary fire hydrants, and a storm drainage system. In the area where
the street already has 28 feet of pavement, property owners will be assessed for only an
additional 7t feet of paving. It was noted that the City would need to pay for the im-
provements in any intersections and along the lot which the City owns on the west side of
Midway Avenue just north of Southwick Lane. Engineer Eenton listed estimated costs of
$50.54 per front foot on lots requiring all improvements and $18.83 per front foot on lots
already having some paving.
Questions and comments from the property owners were concerned with costs, the width of
the paving, the chances of the street being widened in the future, why the storm sewer
is necessary, and the graveled shoulders which they felt would not be used for walking on
as intended and would result in rocks being thrown on the lawns. It was noted that most
of the people present had submitted comments in writing prior to the meeting, and these
letters will become part of the record. In response to a question about conflict of in-
terest with Mr. Eenton being the City Engineer and also the enginner for the developer
who has asked that Midway Avenue be opened and im~oved under a Local Improvement District,
Attorney Nelson explained that there is no problem since, under the State Local Planning
Act-of 1976, conflict of interest does not point to a retained professional advisor but
only to the decision-making body of the governmental unit; also it was mentioned that the
City of Ammon has an agreement with the City of Idaho Falls to have all plans reviewed for
engineering details.
After all interested parties had been given an opportunity to be heard, the Mayor and
Council indicated agreement with a number of the comments, and Engineer Eenton was in-
structed to prepare revised estimates in writing on the basis of no storm sewer, shoulders
2 to 3 feet wide with a standard base and top soil on the surface, and paving costs on
both 36 feet and 43 feet; also an estimate on water main for both cast iron and plastic
pipe was requested. The concern expressed by property owners about extra traffic on
Midway Avenue when it is opened was noted by Mayor Wehmann, and he acknowledged that it
is expected that there will be more traffic than on other streets because of the swimming
pool use in the summer.
Councilman Rowberry
Swensen; voting was
9:25 P.M.
moved to recess the hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman
all in favor; the motion carr~ed and the hearing was recessed at
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Minutes of the regular meeting of
CITY OF AMMON
April 19, 1978
the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 P.M. (following a public hearing) by Mayor Wehmann,
with the following City Officials present:
Mayor George Wehmann Clerk Dean Hemingway
Councilman Russell N. Swensen Engineer David E. Benton
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Building Inspector Hayse Whiteley
Councilman David Rowberry
Not present: Councilman Francis Lee (excused)
Councilwoman Dille directed the pledge of allegiance to the flag; the prayer was offered by
Councilman Rowberry. Minutes of the Special Meeting on April 5, 1978, and the Regular
Meeting on April 5, 1978, were approved as prepared.
The Building Department Profile as prepared in writing by Building Inspector Ha~se White-
ley was presented for approval. Councilman Rowberry' moved to approve the expenditure of
capital outlay to establish the Building Department. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried. In regard to issuing building per-
mits, the Mayor and Council indicated agreement with Mr. Whiteley's recommendation that
a plan-check fee be charged, as authorized in the adoption of the Uniform Building Code,
so that the Building Department can be financially self-sustaining. Mayor Wehmann
suggested that consideration be given to up-dating standards for insulation in new homes.
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With reference to a memo from the Mayor dated April 14, 1978, Councilman Swensen moved to
approve the appointment of Hayse Whiteley as Director of Public Works. Councilman Row-
berry seconded the motion; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mr. Whiteley in-
quired about having a radio installed in the City car which he is to use for City business,
and was advised that the budget will have to be opened in order to consider this matter
and make it official. Approval was given to Mr.Whiteley to rent the necessary equipment
and have the City maintenance crew repair the bridge on Georgia Lane.
After Mayor Wehmann had reviewed expected population growth in the next few months due
to planned completion and occupancy of apartments and condominium units and stated that
it would be advantageous to have a special census taken, Councilman Rowberrymoved to
authorize Mayor Wehmann to proceed with the application for a special Federal census.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried.
The Council members gave approval for Mayor Wehmann to write a letter of intention re-
garding applying for grant funds fora study on traffic safety. It was noted that the
Council members were not prepared to take action on a proposed employee benefit policy
for death in family and sickness in family, so this is to be taken up at the next meet-
ing. Regarding a revision to the policy for travel allowance and meeting expense,
Councilwoman Dille moved to adopt changes as follows: For room--actual expenses for
single room, receipt required; for mileage--private auto, $0.15 per mile,'if additional
City Officials or employees are carrie~, the rate is $0.20 per mile. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried.
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A deposit refund policy was
adopt the following Utiltty
DEPOSITS PAID:
1962 through 1970:
presented for consideration. Councilwoman Dille moved to
Service Deposit Refund Policy:
The motion
Credit for the amount of deposit shall be made
to each account in Fiscal Year 1978.
1971 through 1974: Credit for the amount of deposit shall be made
to each account in Fiscal ,Year 1979.
1974 through FY78: Credit for the ~ountof deposit shall be made to
each account in Fiscal Year 1980.
FY 1979 and later: All deposits received after October 1, 1978, shall
be retained for two years from date of receipt at
which time the amount of the deposit will be credited
to the account PROVIDED THAT, DURING THE TWO YEARS THE
CITY HAS NOT HAD TO ISSUE A DELINQUENCY NOTICE TO
THAT ACCOUNT.
No credit for deposit can be issued until two years after a delinquency
notice has been issue.
was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried.
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With reference to the annexation of Jennie Jean Estates as approved at the Special
Meeting on April 5, 1978, Mayor Wehmann explained that an annexation ordinance has been
prepared bq'c Attorney Anderson has recommended that the City make contact with the in-
dividual who now provides garbage service in that area before going ahead with action
on thi~ matter.. A letter from the City Attorney listing information obtained by re-
search1~ the t1tle.to th~ the property in Parcel 4 (Fred Kvarfordt a.nd LeMQynp. JohnR~on
propert1es) was r~v1e~e~ 1n preparation for the continuation hearing on the proposal to
a~ex the area w?lch 1S scheduled for the May 3 meeting, and it was noted that annexation
w1ll not be poss1ble without the consent of the owners based on the Attorney's findings.
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Mayor Wehmann pointed out that there is no question about funds from a Federal 41
grant being available for expenses involved to intervene in the newly-announced
Utah Power & Light Company rate increase case. He mentioned that Attorney Anderson
will be asked to prepare a resolution to be mailed to all Cities served by UP&L which,
if adopted by the Cities, will allow them to be listed as intervenors with the City of
Ammon. Councilman Swensen moved that the City of Ammon again be an intervenor in regards
to the Utah Power & Light Company case for an increase before the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rowberry; voting was all in favor;
motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS
Councilwoman Dille announced that Paul Bunnell has accepted the chairmanship for Ammon
Day this year, and that a tentative date of August 12 has been set up for this activity.
She noted that plans for the summer season of Knothole Baseball are getting under Way,
and approval was indicated to a suggestion that the fee charged this year include an
amount to help pay for the expenses of the program in addition to the cost of a shirt for
each participant. With regard to swimming lessons, Mrs. Dille reported that the regis-
tration will be at the Ammon School gym instead of the City Building.
A report by Councilman Rowberry included a reminder that there is a vacancy to be filled
on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and that the Planning Commission members reviewed
the rough draft of a proposed ordinance to create a Professional Business (PB) Zone, and
requested comment on the provisions of the ordinance from the City Council and instructions
on what procedure is to be followed to make this official. A recommendation from the
Planning and Zoning Commission that Tie Breaker Village Division #3 and the remaining
portion of that subdivision be annexed and zoned R-l,as requested by the developer, was
noted, and a public hearing before the City Council was set for 7:30 P.M. on Thursday,
May 18, 1978. Concern expressed by the Planning and Zoning Commission about property for
a park in Tie Breaker Village was also mentioned. Councilman Rowberry reported that the
Planning and Zoning Commission had completed the public hearing on a proposed development
known as West Ammon Estates with a recommendation for annexation and zoning, with some
modification of the street layout, and Engineer Benton displayed a revised plat showing
the suggested changes. A pUblic hearing before the City Council on this subdivision was
also scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 1978. Councilman Rowberry agreed to check with the
engineering firm for the developer of Westwood Addition about why the concrete work done
recently did not provide for curb cuts to the R-2 lots along Ammon Road as shown in the
drawings submitted when the plan for development of the area was presented to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the City Council.
Engineer Benton displayed a new City map showing streets and addresses within the City
limits and also some of the subdivisions which it is anticipated will be annexed in the
near future. Mayor Wehmann requested that this be revised to include only those areas
that are in the City at a certain time and that the map be dated to this effect.
The City Clerk reported claims to pay in the amount of $6,566.88 and a General Fund
checking account balance of $24,617.75.
According to Mayor Wehmann, grant money is available for an annexation study, and it is
recommended that the City of Ammon go together with the Cities of Ucon and Iona to apply
for these funds, so approval was indicated to Mayor Wehmann's expressed intention to work
on this with the Mayors of those Cities. It was explained by Mayor Wehmann that it has
been determined ~y Attorney Anderson that City officials are allowed by the State statute
to enact a liquor-by-the-drink ordinance, then the citizens can take action by asking for
an election on the matter if they so desire. Regarding the impact area, Mayor Wehmann
reported that he had met with County officials, and there seems to be agreement on setting
the Ammon impact boundary on the east at a line that follows along the Iona-North Road
plus 300 feet. The Mayor called for an executive work session meeting an the evening of
May 2, 1978.
Claims were approved for payment. Councilwoman Dille moved to adjourn at 11:40 P.M.;
seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting all in favor; meeting adjourned.
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