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June 21, 1984
It was decided that the second regular meeting in June should be cancelled since it
would be on the date of the Annual Conference of the Association of Idaho Cities
which some of the City officials would be attending. The next meeting was scheduled
for July 5, 1984, at which time there will be a public hearing on the application for
a special use permit for a sports mall in the Tie Breaker Village Addition submitted by
Brent Alder of P.M.S.I. in Salt Lake City. ·
Councilman Williamson reported that hearings for presenting testimony by intervenors
in the current Utah Power and Light Company rate case have been set for the end of
July.
Attention was given to a note left by Karen Miller of Idaho Falls (address not given) I
asking that the City officials try to do something about getting the bus stop for INEL
buses changed from the corner of 17th Street and Falcon Drive, which was the scene of
a recent fatality resulting from a car-motorcycle accident while a bus was stopped at
that location. Mayor Sw'ensen agreed to contact the INEL transportation manager about
this request.
Claims to pay totaling $4,920.JJ were presented and approved, along with claims for
payroll expenses paid since the previous meeting in the amount of $7,277.64.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
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June 21, 1984
The regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council was cancelled due to the Annual
Conference of the Association of Idaho Cities on this date.
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July 5, 1984
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:JO P.M. by Mayor Russell N. Swensen with the
following City Officials present:
Mayor Russell N. Swensen
Councilman Robert D. Williamson
Councilman Merle J. Quigley
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
Councilman Thayle D. Monson
Ci ty Clerk Deon Hemingway
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Engineer David E. Benton
Planning Commission Member Michael
Asst. Fire Chief Doug Brinkman
Browning
Others present during the meeting were:
Bob Neidner, 660 Matchpoint Dr.
John B. & Mary Walter, 670 Matchpoint Dr.
Larry E. & LaRee T. Hunt, J086 E. 1st st.
Jeff & Susan Eaton, IJO Tie Breaker Dr.
Rich L. Jones, J15 Luv Place
Lola Williamson, 1915 Sabin Dr.
Gene K. Kanemoto, 190 Tie Breaker Dr.
S. E. Everette, J70 Tie Breaker ~r.
Ray & Karen Ellis, 2940 Sawtooth st.
Colleen Poulsen, 2855 Sawtooth St.
Bruce Lind, JOIO Ammon Rd.
Marshall Egan, 440 Tie Breaker Dr.
Delmar Anderson, Crowley Road
Personnel from Radio and Television Stations and Post-Register reporter
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Williamson and prayer
was offered by Councilman Quigley. Later in the meeting, the minutes of the meeting
on May J, 1984, were approved by motion made by Councilman Williamson and seconded
by Councilman Monson, with voting all in favor.
Ronald S. & Tamara Graham, JJO TieBreaker Dr.
Chris Waddoups, 240 Tie Breaker Dr.
Leda Webster, 2950 E. 1st St.
D. F. Call, 4JO Tie Breaker Dr.
Sharon Huskinson, 270 Tie Breaker Dr.
Howard & Bonnie Grover, 2280 Dove Dr.
G. L. & Marcia Snowden, 800 Matchpoint Dr.
Robert & Debra Suitter, 4Jo Tie Breaker Dr.
Lawrence Ricks, 1021 s. J500 East
Paul A. Roth, 2800 Ross Ave.
Steven & Mikki Fuhriman, 1810 Avocet Dr.
Jim Crumb, Volunteer Fireman
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A public hearing was opened, as advertised, to take input on an application for a
Special Use Permit filed by Brent Alder representing P.M.S.I., a Project Manage-
Service Corp., of Salt Lake City, requesting ~ermission to locate a sports mall
along First Street in Division No. J of Tie Breaker Village Addition, which is zoned
R-l. Those present who wished to make comment were sworn in as a group in accord-
ance with City Ordinance No. 191. In response to a request by Jeff Eaton to hear
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a report on a similar project in Draper, Utah, and a comment by Mary Walter regarding
other developments that Mr. Alder may have been involved in, Mayor Swensen explained
that he learned in a telephone call to Salt Lake City that the Draper facility is still
in the planning stage and he understcod that P.M.S.I. does not have any other sports
malls going at this time. Regarding a question by Ronald Graham about an alternate
plan drawn up by Engineer Benton, Mayor Swensen pointed out that a copy of the proposal
was sent to Mr. Alder but no response has come back. Mr. Eaton said that he was
against the sports mall in the residential zone next to his property until more informa-
tion is available, such as the background of the developer and what the buildings would
look like. He and Mary Walter also expressed a desire to know if there is a compelling
reason to have the facility in the Tie Breaker area rather than some place else.
Larry Hunt stated that he lives on Fir,st Street (not within the Ammon
City limits) where he enjoys the peace and quiet, so he objects to the change that this
project would bring to the neighborhood and asked about what kind of law enforcement
would be provided. A comment by Paul Roth, who noted that he does not live in Tie
Breaker, indicated that he had seen locations where the presence of developments such
as this has been a selling point for the area. G. L. "Chip" Snowden said that he was
from California and had seen things like this and was pleased about the possibility of
a sports mall. A petition signed by 81 people from various locations was presented by
Mary Walter; the wording of the petition was as follows: "We the undersigned do hereby
petition against the proposed 'Special Use Permit' requested by the Sport Mall to be
buil t located at the entrance to Tie Breaker Village. ". According to Sharon Huskinson,
the proposed development would be next to her backyard and she was very much opposed,
stating also that there is plenty of larid already zoned commercial and that is where
commercial things should be. Ronald Graham said that he would rather not have the
sports mall put in, but presented a list of things that the residents think they can
live with if a Special Use Permit is authorized. The conditions were read into the
minutes by Mayor Swensen, as follows:
1) Buffer zone must be completed and approved before construction begins
a. Minimum of 150-foot setback from buildings to nearest residential
property line
b. 100-foot landscaping buffer on east and south
c. 50-foot landscaping buffer on north
d. Construction of 8-to-lO-foot high solid masonry fence on eastern
(and southern)
e. Landscaping (1) trees will grow to cover
(2) foliage will, b'e maintained and replaced by P.M.S.I.
2) Forehand Street will be closed off for any traffic
J) Before Special Use Permit given, exact precise plans of every building
should be shown--including exact use, location in development, archi-
tectural designs
4) 2 accesses off First Street, one at least 200 feet from eastern
boundary (in case of widening of First Street)
5) Building development of no more than 9 months
6) The property to the south of complex, rest of Tie Breaker Village
Divisions 2, J, and 4, will remain single-family residents, and that
homes to be built here will be under the same covenants as Division 1
with that Architectural Control Board governing
7) Review of conditions every 6 months by Architectural Control Board,
Tie Breaker Village Division 1 (comply to conditions or ACB will enforce
with P.M.S.I. paying the bill)
8) Night security for development
9) No unsightly trash--grounds picked up from trash
10) No flashing lights, neon signs
11) No windows on east side facing homes
12) Lighting for parking area to be diffused lighting mounted in interior
of parking lot w'all with fixture mounted and diffused from interior walls
IJ) Lighting for tennis courts to be directed away from residences by
canvasing all exterior walls of tennis courts
Michael Browning, Vice Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, referred to the
list of conditions recommended by the Commission after a public hearing was held, which
w'ere:
1)
east-west street (Forehand Street) off
Close and abandon the proposed
Breaker Drive
42J'j50 ft. front setback from First Street
JO ft. landscaped buffer on east, south, and north boundaries
Minimum 80 ft. from nearest residential property line to any building
5) Access to First Street by Backhand Drive and a second access not less
than 100 feet west of property line on Lot 1 Block 2, Tie Breaker
Village Division No.1 (lJO Tie Breaker Drive)
6) Annual review
7) Development to be completed within three years
8) 6 ft. masonry barrier wall on east development property line
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Mayor Swensen read into the record letters expressing approval of the proposed project
which were received from Ray E. Suitter of First Street Partners and Robert & Debra
Suitter of 340 Tie Breaker Drive. In connection with the alternate plan which was
mentioned earlier in the meeting, Mary Walter said she was opposed to the multi-family
zoning which would be provided for in that proposal. Susan Eaton expressed concern
about a decrease in property values in the Tie Breaker subdivision if the complex is
allowed and noted that they were told when they moved in that the area would be resi-
dential for 40 years. In response to a question by Mrs. Eaton regarding widening of
First Street, Michael Browning pointed out that for future planning it is expected
that there w'ill be expansion on all major roads and Engineer Benton indicated that he
had no information about plans for widening First Street. D. F. Call asked if there
would be control on the planning and construction schedule and was concerned about what I
would happen if the development was started but not completed because of financial or
other reasons.
Inasmuch as there were no further comments, Mayor Sw'ensenTecommended that the Council
consider the concerns and suggestions that had been expressed and try to get more in-
formation from Mr. Alder before making a decision. A motion made by Councilwoman Dille
and seconded by Councilman Monson to table a decision on the Special Use Permit for
P.M.S.I. until a response is received from the applicant on the alternate proposal was
withdrawn with permission of the second, since the discussion on the motion indicated
a need to include more specifics which would ,reflect the conditions that would be
acceptable. Councilman Quigley moved to authorize Mayor Sw'ensen to communicate with
the people involved with the sports mall to ask if a revised proposal can be submitted,
incorporating some of the suggestions and conditions listed and talked about, to be
considered by the Council at the meeting on August 2. The motion was second.ed by
Councilman Williamson; voting was Quigley yes, Dille yes, MOr;lson yes, Williamson yes;
motion carried. It was moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Monson
that the public hearing be recessed until 7:30 P.M. August 2, 1984; voting was all in
favor; motion carried.
Councilwoman Dille moved to ratify approv~l of permits for the sale of safe and sane
fireworks issued to W. S. Fireworks and Patrick Stuart which were approved by tele-
phone contact with the Council members; the motion was seconded by Councilman Monson;
voting was all in favor; motion carried.
With reference to changes on the Future Land Use Ma~ of the Comprehensive Plan, on
which a public hearing was held on' June 7 with only ayor Swensen and Councilman I
Williamson of the City officials present,i t was moved by Councilman Williamson and
seconded by Councilwoman Dille that action be tabled until the minutes are available
and everyone has an opportunity to review them; voting was all in favor; motion carried.
Councilwoman Dille reviewed the latest Fire Department monthly report and mentioned an
inquiry she received from an individual about bus parking on 17th Street. According
to a report by Councilman Quigley, he was not able to get anyone to conduct any summer
recreational classes. Councilman Williamson said that former mayor George Wehmann is
helping to prepare testimony for the City's intervention in the current Utah Power and
Light Company rate-increase case. He also informed the Mayor and other Council
members that officials of the Bonneville County Fire District will be coming to the
City Council meeting on July 19. Doug Brinkman, Assistant Fire Chief, expressed
appreciation for the City's participation in the State Fire School hose competition
which took place in McCowin Park on June 21.
In connection with summer activities, it was moved by Councilman Williamson and
seconded by Councilman Monson that the City Council chairman for parks and recreation
be responsible for having an entry in the July 4th parade in Idaho Falls next year.
Voting on the motion was Williamson yes, Monson yes, Dille no, Quigley no; Mayor
Swensen voted yes to break the tie vote; motion carried.
Claims to pay in the amount of $6,494.61 were presented by the City Clerk along with
claims for salary-related and other expenditures since the last meeting (one month
previous) totaling $35,341.67, all of which were approved.
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Williamson and seconded by Councilman
Monson; voting was all in favor; the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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