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Council Minutes 05/17/1984 I q (D I"- o d: <:( I I May 3, 1984 May 17, 1984 263 Councilman Williamson to the letter of objection from the adjacent property owner on the east which he felt should have influence on the decision, and he also stated that City Ordinance Section 11-3-10 makes it clear that the width should have been looked at before the property ownership changed to make a legal lot. It was moved by Council- man Quigley and seconded by Councilwoman Dille that a variance of 8 feet (on the width of the lot described as the East 72 feet of the West 188.5 feet of the South 100 feet of Lot 5 Block 9 Original Townsite of City of Ammon) be granted as requested. The possibility of including a condition that no variances in the required setbacks would be allowed when a structure is built on the lot was discussed, and it was decided that this could not be done. Voting on the motion was Quigley yes, Dille yes, Williamson no, (Monson absent); the motion was carried and the variance approved. Councilman Quigley reviewed matters concerning the parks and swimming pool. According to Attorney Anderson, the hearing on the current Utah Power & Light Company rate-increase case will start on June 4 in Pocatello. Councilman Williamson reported on his attendance at a recent civil defense seminar on disaster preparedness. Regarding the Bonneville Fire District, Councilman Williamson mentioned that the Fire District officials have indicated that they are preparing a reply to the letter sent to them several weeks ago, and he offered the information as a matter of interest that the City of Idaho Falls has already set a precedence for providing mutual aid fire protection to other areas by having an agreement with the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory site. Additional details about plans to have a new aerial map made were presented by Engineer Benton. With reference to the notice sent out about abating the nuisance which resulted from a fire at 3125 Rawson Street, Public Works Director Hayse Whiteley noted that the job has been about fifty percent completed; and Councilman Quigley, as the property owner, explained his need to have an extension of time. Following a discussion regarding how much additional time was appropriate, it was moved by Councilman Williamson and seconded by Councilwoman Dille that the Public Works Director be authorized to give an extension until June 1, 1984, on the abatement of a nuisance at 3125 Rawson Street and that the abatement include everything to the foundation or basement. Voting on the motion was Williamson yes, Dille yes, Quigley abstain; Mayor Sw'ensen' s vote to break the tie was yes; motion carried. Mayor Sw'ensen called attention to a letter of resignation effective July 1 submitted by Acting Fire Chief Douglas Brinkman. Regarding a workshop which he attended sponsored by State Insurance Fund on the subject of workers compensation, Mayor Swensen reported that the information presented was helpful for establishing safety programs and that films are available for showing to employees. He commented on answers received from the two U. S. Senators in response to letters sent expressing concern about changes being considered in the formula used by Bonneville Power Administration for power ex- changes which would affect the electricity rates for residents in Ammon. Claims to pay totaling $7,308.11 and vouchers for disbursements for payroll, etc., since the previous meeting in the amount of $5,433.40 were presented and approved. A motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Williamson; voting was all in favor; the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. ~.H.~ ATTEST: CI~~ CITY OF AMMON May 17, 1984 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 (Acting Mayor) Thayle D. Monson with the following City officials present: Council President Thayle D. Monson City Clerk Deon Hemingway Councilman Robert D. Williamson Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley Councilw'oman Carol A. Dille Engineer David E. Benton Councilman Merle J. Quigley Absent: Mayor Russell N. Sw'ensen Others present during the meeting w'ere Neil and Eja Allen of 2735 Salmon Street, Annette Turner of 2715 Salmon Street, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly McKinlay of )620 Vaughn Street; also Tim Ingram and Jim Crumb of the Volunteer Fire Department. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Quigley and prayer was given by Acting Mayor Monson. Minutes of the meeting of April 19, 1984, were approved as prepared. The first item of business was a public hearing on an application for a variance sub- mitted by Neil and Eja Allen, 2735 Salmon Street, to be allowed to construct an attached garage with a sideyard of 5 feet instead of 7t feet as.specifted in the zoning.ordin~nce for an R-l Zone. It was noted that the notice of publlc hearlng had been pubIlshed In May 17, 1984 264 the new'spaper and the adjoining property owners had been sent information about the hearing in the mail as required by law. In response to an inquiry by Annette Turner, 2715 Salmon Street, about how' the building of the garage would affect the access to her backyard, it was explained that the proposed garage would be the same distance from the property line as the existing driveway and there will be at least 12 feet betw'een the garage and the Turner's house. There being no further comments, the hearing was closed. Councilwoman Dille moved to grant a variance of 21 feet on the sideyard at 2735 Salmon Street, as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilman Williamson, voting was Dille yes, Williamson yes, Quigley yes, Monson yes; motion carried. Kelly McKinlay, representing a group of residents who recently completed a project of planting several trees in Peterson Park, expressed dismay about some of the new' trees I and a number of the other trees in the park having been cut off to about 3i or 4 feet, which was felt to be harmful to the trees. The Public Works Director explained that the City employee had not been instructed to do this. Assurance was given that the situation would be watched and an effort made to allow for funds in the City budget to replace the trees that do not live. Regarding the Annual Conference of the Association of Idaho Cities which is scheduled during June, it was moved by Councilman Williamson and seconded by Councilwoman Dille that Mayor Russell Sw'ensen be the voting delegate and Councilwoman Dille the alternate voting delegate for the City of Ammon. Voting on the motion was all in favor; motion carried. Acting Mayor Monson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission has completed a public hearing on several recommended changes on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. Councilw'oman Dille moved that the City Council set a public hearing on amending the Comprehensive Plan Map for June 7, 1984, at 7:30 P.M. The motion was seconded by Councilman Williamson; voting was all in favor; motion carried. According to Councilman Quigley, an inquiry has been received from an individual about having concession stands at the parks during ball games. It was agreed that the appli- cant should come before the City Council with more details before approval can be given. Wi th reference to a traffic safety problem at the southw'est corner of the Avocet Drive- Targhee Street intersection, which was mentioned at a previous meeting, Councilwoman Dille noted that the property owner has been given notice to trim the evergreen trees to provide a clear view', so it is not recommended that a stop sign be placed at the location. Councilman Quigley reported on parks and recreation matters concerning the opening of the swimming pool and fees to be charged, w'ork on the ball diamonds, and the outfield fence for the Peterson Park ball field. A report by Councilman Williamson indicated that he is working with Attorney Anderson on testimony to be presented at the hearing on the current Utah Power and Light Company rate case in Pocatello on June 4, 1984. Public Works Director, Hayse Whiteley, presented information about trailer-park garbage collection, repairing infiltration leaks in the sewer mains, and the condition of em- ployee Tom Reese who has been off w'ork for several months on an injury disability. The subject of changing medical insurance coverage for City employees was discussed, and the Public Works Director reported on a meeting that he and Mayor Sw'ensen had re- cently with a representative of. Blue Cross Insurance. It was moved by Councilman Williamson and seconded by Councilwoman Dille that a change from Washington National to Blue Cross medical insurance for City employees be approved; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Claims to pay were presented by the City Clerk and were approved in the amount of $13,614.34 along with vouchers for payroll expenses since the previous meeting totaling $8,586.68. A motion to adjourn was made by Councilw'oman Dille and seconded by Councilman Williamson; voting was all in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. I ~~ ATTEST: CI CLERK v '- ~ ~.(~? ///.77~ ACTIN MAYOR I