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and bushes standing up at the McCowin Park landscaping project and recommended
regular watering of the p1antings (which is being done). He also suggested having
some gravel hauled in to put along the west side of Midway Avenue in the McCowin
Park area where one side of the street has been paved recently by the developer. This
would be to help prevent accidents which might result due to the depth of the drop-off
from the pavement to the remaining roadbed.
Councilman Cheney reported on the progress of the Ammon Days plans and indicated
that the City Officials are to be in charge of the relay games.
Councilman Southwicli requested that the new members of the city maintenance crew be
instructed to attend Fire Department training sessions and to respond to all daytime fire
calls. He asked also if it would be in order for the City to write to the head cifice of the
only local service station to see if this might help to prevent the anticipated closing
down of this station. He felt such action would be appropriate since this business is the
only nearby place where the Fire Department vehicles can be serviced.
Suggestions for a replacement member on the Planning and Zoning Commission were
reque;sted by Mayor Turnbow.
According to Councilman Swensen, Maintenance Supervisor LaVern Williams has been
released from the hospital, and a small gift of remembrance from the City will be
presented to him shortly. Mr. Swensen noted that the water is in the ditches and the
watering schedules have been distributed. It was indicated that suggestions made by
Councilman Swensen so that the city tractor and street sweeper can be parked off the
street will be followed.
Councilman Southwick moved that the meeting be adjourned at 11:10 P. M. Claims were
approved ~or payment.
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tLERK r1 d/d~~
CITY OF AMMON
June 6, 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:
Mayor Keith C. Turnbow Attorney Franklin Smith
Councilman Gerald B. Cheney
Councilman James H. Southwick
Councilman Russell No. Swensen
Arrived at 8:18 P. M. -Councilman Marvin J. Anderson
Excused - Clerk Deon Hemingway (out of town)
Others present during the meeting were Harmon Groesbeck, George Wehmann, Harold
G. Loveland, Reuben Anderson, Garth L. Cunningham,!
Prayer was offered by Councilman Cheney. The minutes of the regular meeting of May
21, 1973, were approved as typed.
Mayor Turnbow asked Mr. Reuben Anderson to present his proposed change of building
site on Romrell Lane. Mr. Anderson informed the Council that he had asked Mr. Dorian
Crow and Mr. Harold Loveland to present information in regards to the proposed change
or building location. A discussion was held on the above problem. The minutes of May
7, 1973 and the minute s of the Planning and Zoning C omm is s ion of May 23, 1973, we r e
referred to for clarification of previous discussions on this situation. Councilman
Southwick explained the reasoning in regards to the previous variance. Mr. Anderson
was advised that, upon his providing the City of Ammon with a certified copy of the
proposed sectional home meeting the Uniform Building Code of. the State of Idaho and
other present applicable zoning laws of the City of Ammon, a building permit likely will
be issued.
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Mayor Turnbow asRed Mr. George Wehmann and Mr. Harmon Groesbeck of the Recodifi-
cation Committee to present "their preliminary report. Mr. Reed L. Moss was
excused due to being out of town. Mr. Wehmann asked a number of questions con-
cerning the sections on Electrical, Plumbing, and Heating. Mr. Wehmann pointed
out a number of inconsistencies that exist in the proposed ordinances. It was SUg-
gested that the Council secure information from the Association of Idaho Cities in
regards to cities of similar size as to whether or not they have recently recodified
their ordinances. Mayor Turnbow expressed appreciation to Mr. Wehmann, Mr.
Groesbeck, and the other members of the committee for the work they have done.
Mr. Wehmann left a written preliminary report for the consideration of the Council.
Individual copies of the report will be provided for the Council members.
Mayor Turnbow reported that the letter has been sent to Mr. Brunt and that people are I
being denied the privilege of dumping burnable material at the Circle "K" location.
Mayor Turnbow also reported that a letter had been sent to all residents of the old part
of the City in-regards to dumping garbage, grass, trees, etc., on the street right-of-
ways. After June 7, 1973, citations will be issued for violators.
Mayor Turnbow reported that the Engineers have been working on the sewer and water
contract this past week.
According to Mayor Turnbow, Maintenance Supervisor LaVern Williams may return to
work next week if the doctor's examination this week is satisfactory.
Councilman Cheney reported that the swimming pool will be opened this Satruday at
1:00 P. M. The swimming lessons will start next Monday, JURe 11, 1973.
Mayor Turnbow reported that 40 Colorado Blue Spruce and Scotch Pines between 6-8
feet will be purchased at $10.00 each from Barber's, Brigham City, Utah, for plant-
ing in McCowin Park this fall. The trees are guaranteed.
Councilman James H. Southwick reported that Civil Defense Director Thomas J.
Wadsworth delivered a radiation detection kit to the City of Ammon for use on May
22, 1973.
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Councilman Southwick moved that curb and gutter not be required in new additions
where the minimum front foot width of 120 feet is maintained for all lots within the
addition. Seconded by Councilman Cheaey. Voting--Southwick, yes; Cheney, yes;
Anderson, yes; Swensen, yes; motion carried. Councilman Southwick informed the
Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the preliminary
plot plan for the Utterbeck Addition west on Wanda Street. He also reported to the
Council that he had .resigned as Chairman of the City of Ammon Planning and Zoning
Commission--Garth Cunningham was elected Chairman, Harvey Crandall asVice-
Chairman, and Elaine McGary remained as Secretary. The Planning_ and Zoning
Commission has changed their meeting date to the 4th Wednesday of each month at
8:00 P. M.
Councilman Anderson moved that the meeting be adjourned; seconded by Councilman
S):.il~as adjourned at 11:3~-0~
MAYOR
CITY OF AMMON
June 20, 1973
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow with the
following City Officials present:
Mayor Keith C. Turnbow Clerk Deon Hemingway
Councilman Russell N. Swensen Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Councilman James H. Southwick Engineer David E. Benton
Arrived at 8:45 P. M. - Councilman Marvin J. Anderson
Excused (Out of town) - Councilman Gerald B. Cheney
Others present during the meeting were Reed Moss, George Wehmann, Harmon
Groesbeck, Beth Lords, and Marvin Mc Gary.