Council Minutes 03/18/2004
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, MARCH 18,2004
The meeting was called to order by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building, 2135 South
Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilmember W. Lee Bean
Councilmember Randy Waite
Councilmember Rex Thompson
City Administrator Bruce Rose
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Engineer Bill Manwill
City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler
Planning & Zoning Chairman Doug Willden
Planning & Zoning Commission Member Tom Hunsaker
City Officials Absent:
Councilmember Karen Y. Anderson
Councilmember Waite led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and, Councilmember Bean offered a
prayer.
Minutes -March 4. 2004: Councilmember Waite noted that Attorney Bryan Tucker was not present at the
meeting. Councilmember Waite motioned to approve the March 4, 2004, minutes as corrected.
Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean-
Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Building Safety Week Proclamation: Mayor Ard proclaimed April 4th through 10th as Building Safety
Week.
Consent Agenda: Councilmember Bean asked about the Home Occupation Permit Application for a snow
cone stand. Charles Parkhurst, 1175 Cobie Lane explained that he has purchased a snow cone stand. The
majority of his business will be conducted on weekends at fairs, etc. but, he would like to allow his children
to operate the stand at his home during weekdays. Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Consent
Agenda. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Public Hearings: None
Recognition of Scouts: Mayor Ard recognized the boy scouts in attendance at the meeting. Each scout
introduced themselves, stating the badges they were working towards.
ACTION ITEMS:
Ordinance #343 - Meadowlark Estates Rezone from R-l to C-l: City Administrator Bruce
Rose reported that this ordinance is before the council to complete the rezone which was heard and
approved in 1996 contingent upon completion of a development agreement with Peterson Enterprises. The
Development Agreement was approved at the March 4, 2004, Council meeting and has been recorded with
Bonneville County.
Councilmember Bean read Ordinance #343, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION AND THE ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY
OF AMMON; PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING THE
CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING FOR EACH SUCH PARCEL OF LAND; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Zone Change from R-I to C-I: Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 3, Meadow Lark Estates,
Division No.2) by title and motioned to dispense with the rule requiring three readings of the Ordinance.
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Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite -
Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Councilmember Bean read Ordinance #343 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING
CLASSIFICA nON AND THE ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY
OF AMMON; PARnCULARL Y DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING THE
CLASSIFICA nON OF ZONING FOR EACH SUCH PARCEL OF LAND; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Zone Change from R-l to C-l: Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 3, Meadow Lark Estates,
Division No.2) by title and motioned to adopt Ordinance #343 on its third and final reading.
Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite-
Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Lift Station Proiect Chane:e Orders: Mayor Ard explained the negotiations that have been occurring
with Utah Power. The new lift station requires an upgrade of the electrical services to the site. Utah Power
has proposed a contract for the service upgrade. The cost will be $5,168 up front and $115 per month.
Councilmember Waite motioned to approve the contract with Utah Power and authorize Mayor
Ard to sign the contract. Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes,
Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Dave Noel of Forsgren and Associates addressed the Council regarding the change in electrical
supply to the lift station. Councilmember Thompson motioned to direct City Staff and Mayor Ard to
negotiate the change order and authorize Mayor Ard to sign. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call
vote: Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The
motion carried.
Dispatch Fees Formula: Councilmember Bean distributed the revised dispatch fee formula negotiated
with the City of Idaho Falls to the Mayor and Council.
Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the dispatch fee formula. Councilmember
Waite seconded. Roll call Vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Donation of Surplus Fire Truck: Councilmember Bean reported that a Fire Truck has been donated to
the City of Ammon Fire Department. The Fire Chief has recommended that the 1975 T750 Fire Truck be
donated to the City of Leadore.
Councilmember Bean motioned to transfer the surplus fire truck to the City of Lead ore
and remove it from the asset list. Councilmember Waite Seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean -
Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mayor Ard informed the council that the Regional Sewer District Steering Committee will be
holding a meeting in Shelley on March 29th at 11 :00 a.m.
City Administrator Bruce Rose reminded the Council that the AIC Spring District Seminar will be
held on April 13th. All those planning to attend need to notifY City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler to be
registered for the meeting.
City Administrator Bruce Rose reported that Eastern Idaho Railroad has been contacted regarding
the crossing on 17th Street. Also, quotes are being requested for repair of the pavement at the crossing.
City Attorney Scott Hall reported that a draft engineering services agreement has been prepared
and forwarded to Mountain River Engineering. City Attorney Hall has received a draft Mutual Aid
agreement between the City of Ammon Fire Department and the City ofUcon Fire Department. It will be
reviewed and presented to the Council at their April 1, 2004 meeting.
Councilmember Bean motioned to adjourn to executive session to discuss.Jl.real estate matter.
Couocilmemw Wa;!e seconded. ~.0
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