Council Minutes 01/15/1973
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set-back regulations, and restrict keeping of animals other than household pets to
certain large-lot areas of the city. A color coded map of the proposed zoning was
displayed, and it was noted that a public hearing and approval of the City Council is
required before the pror'osed zoning ordinance can become effective. Mr. Southwick
requested that immediate action be taken in this matter before the spring building begins.
After considerable discus sion, Councilman Richardson moved that the City Engineer
be authorized to inquire as to the purchase of some of the McCowin property north of
McCowin Park for additional recreational park space and future needs of a fire station
and city building complex. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cheney; voting all
in favor; motion carried.
Mayor Turnbow announced that certain items of equipJnent seem to be surplus at this
time. After the Council had considered the matter, Councilman Swensen presented
the following resolution: Be it resolved that the City Council finds that the following
items are surplus and not needed for city purposes and that such items be advertised
for a sale to be set for a later date: 1 1970 Plymouth Fury 4-door sedan; 1 4 hp. pump,
300 gal., Wisconsin motor; 1 3-1/2 hp. Bantam ride-on mower; 1 3-1/2 hp. Clinton
ride-on mower; 1 3-gang mower. The resolution was seconded by Councilman Cheney;
voting all in favor; resolution approved.
It was noted by Mayor Turnbow that there is a need to set up separate accounting for
water and sewer funds, and he was counseled by Attorney Anderson that this could
be done without p'roblem before the annual budget is adopted.
To avoid further instances of curb and gutter being installed without a grade being
obtained such as happened on Ross Avenue recently, contractors are to be informed
on their building permits that they must get a permit from the City Engineer before
any construction on the right-of-way can be done. Mayor Turnbow also requested
that Engineer Benton get an understanding with loan officials of the FHA and the
Farmers Home Administration for delaying individual installation of curb and gutter
if required on the loan conditions so that it can be put in all at one time. It was
suggested that this could be handled through the escrow procedure.
Mayor Turnbow encouraged council members to attend the following meetings:
Workshop on Council of Governments and Integrated Grant Management at the ISU
Student Union Building in Pocatello, Jan. 10, 9 A. M. ; Flood Con trol Meeting at
1:30 P. M., Jan. 11, in Idaho Falls; Idaho Water Resource Board Information Meeting,
7:30 P.M., Jan. 11, Westbank Restaurant in Idaho Falls.
Councilman Richardson suggested that something be done about old cars that are
parked on the street in the area of Salmon and Dove, and encouraged a good working
relationship with the press.
Councilman Swensen moved to adjourn; seconded by Councilman Richardson. The
meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P. M. Claims in the amount of $2616.45 were approved
f or payment.
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CITY OF AMMON
January 15, 1973
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7: 35 P. M. by Mayor Keith .C. Turnbow with the
following City Officials present:
Mayor Keith C. Turnbow
Councilman Russell N. Swensen
Councilman Marvin J. Anderson
Councilman Lynn C. Richardson
Councilman Gerald B. Cheney
Others present were Wayne and Floyd Turnbow as observers.
Clerk Deon Hemingway
Attorney Franklin Smith
Engineer David Benton
Prayer was offered by Councilman Cheney. Minutes of the meeting of January 8, 1973,
were approved as typed, and read by all officials.
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Upon inquiry, Attorney Smith informed the Council that there has been no reply from
the District 93 School Board concerning the use of snowmobiles on school property,
and that the bonding attorney who has been consulted regarding the proposed sewer
ordinance has recommended minor changes which will be taken care of and the ordi-
nance should be ready for the final reading at the next meeting, with copies made avail-
able for review by city officials before that time.
A request by Dorian Crow to have water provided for a lot on the recently-opened ex-
tension of Romrell Lane was referred to the City Engineer for recommendation and
cost estimate.
Engineer Benton reported that there has not been any new information from HUD on
the application for grant funds for the proposed sewer and water project. He pres-
ented for the Mayor r s signature an application to the Idaho Department of Water Ad-
ministration for drilling a new well as tlart of the above -mentioned project, and
mentioned that he has sent water samples from all wells to Boise for chemical analysis
for the city records, with a request for a special analysis for copper content since a
copper taste has been evident in water from Well No. 5 lately.
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Councilman Richardson inquired about the population count used to determine the
amount of Ammon's Revenue Sharing check. Mayor Turnbow reported that information
recently received indicated that the right figures were used; however, an effort will
be made to come up with a better estimate of population by a postcard survey to see if
a special census is justified.
A report was made by Mayor Turnbow on the participation of the city in the recent
flood threat to the effect that Councilman Swensen had attended the Flood Control
Meeting, and the City Maintenance crew had blasted ice jams and assisted county
crews in removing ice from Sand Creek.
Councilman Anderson presented a question regarding the zoning of his protlerty and
was advised to take this before the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommenda-
tion, then it could be reviewed by the Council if necessary.
Preliminary budget recommendations were reviewed by Mayor Turnbow, indicating a I
possible total budget of $224, 000, excluding any funds which might be expended on the
proposed sewer project construction. The increase in revenue to allow this proposed
budget is expected from the surplus now on hand, federal revenue sharing, . the charge
for sewer service to residents when the system is in operation, and .an application to
the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for matching funds to purchase land for an addition
to McCowin Park.
Councilman Swensen moved that the meeting adjourn; seconded by Councilman Cheney.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 P. M. Claimswere approved fort=layment.
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February 5, 1973
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7 :40 P. M. by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow with the
following City Officials present: I
Mayor Keith C. Turnbow Clerk Deon Hemingway
Councilman MarvinJ. Anderson Engineer David E. Benton
Councilman Russell N. Swensen Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Councilman Lynn C. Richardson
Councilman Gerald B. Cheney
Others present during the meeting were Dorian Crow and Engineers Larry Perkins
and Jim Keller.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Anderson. Minutes of the meeting of January 15,
1973, were approved as typed and read by all officials.