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Council Minutes 10/17/1973 28 BCOG meeting such as suggesting that the county consider extending the hours at the sanitary landfills during the summer months and a survey which is being taken on the intere st in bicycle paths. He reported that he has had confirmation on will- ingness to be reappointed on tre Traffic Safety Commission from two members, and moved that the Council approve the re -appointment of Kent Harker and Dennis Shaw to three-year terms. The motion was seconded by Councilman Southwick; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Councilman Anderson reported that the speed limit sign is gone from the south end of Sabin Drive. He indicated that the residents have suggested to him that the area in front of the City Building be blacktopped and marked for parking. It was determined that this is not feasible at this time due to the expenditure invol ed and the sewer construction. It was felt that it would be possible to put some gravel on the north side of the street to make parking space for those coming on city business. I The Council discussed procedures to follow for failure to appear on parking citations and recommended writing letters then issuing warrants if necessary. Councilman Cheney requested that Councilman Anderson present information on the progress of getting shrubs replaced in the entrance way on Avocet Dri ve since he has been more in touch with the situation. Some small shrubs have been planted which are not entirely satisfactory, and the matter is being checked out by the Telephone Company with follow through by the ci ty planne d. The need to appoint election officials for the City Election coming up on November 6 was brought to the attention of the Council. Councilman Swensen mo ed that the Council appoint the following individuals as Election Officials: Vera Lee, Almira Richardson, Elmoyne Bailey, Betty Crumb, Ethel Pickett, and Priscilla Shaw as alternate, and as Constable Glen Southwick and Edgar Clarence Gibson as aletenate. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cheney voting all in favor, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 1l:55~~ w~ payment. cti~.~ . M-YOR- . I CITY OF AMMON Oct. 17, 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 Clerk Deon Hemingway Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Councilman Russell N. Swensen Attorney Franklin Smith (8: 30 P. M. ) Councilman Gerald B. Cheney Councilman James H. Southwick Others present during the meeting were Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bird, Jay I Hammond, Leta Carlson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wm. Brun,*, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Brent Hirschi, and Marvin MCGary. Prayer was offered by Councilman Swensen. Minutes of the meeting of Oct. 3, 1973, were approved as typed. Mr. and Mrs. Bird, the present property owners, and Jay Hammond and Leta Carlson representing the real estate company handling the deal, were present to ob tain information on what improvements would be required by the City for approval of the plat of the proposed Warren Bird Subdivision. Councilman Southwick reviewed the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the final plat be approved subject to the stipulation that curb and getter and paving be required. Since it is impractical to put in these improvements at this time due to the sewer construction project, I o 00 t-- CQ t:t:l ~ I I 29 it was suggested that perhaps the funds could be put in escrow as lots are developed then the curb and gutter, etc., installed at a later date. It was noted that this suggestion had been made known to the prospective develorers so that the possibility of such an arrangement could be checked out with the financing agency. The City Attorney will look into how to legally handle such an agreement. The Planning and Zoning Commission felt that this procedure would have an advantage over a Local Improvement District method. Mention was made also of an agreement being made for the developer to share the cost of the existing water- line with the individual that installed it for homes on the west side of the street. Problems regarding ditches, water rights, and drainage in the area were dis- cussed. As a consequence of this lengthy discussion, Councilman Southwick moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the final plat of the Warren Bird Subdivision be approved and curb and gutter and paving be required. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Engineer Benton explained that Aspen Lane was being included on the plat so that street would be dedicated to the City, and all the projJerty owners along Aspen Lane will have to join the Birds in signing the plat so that it will be legal. It was decided that official council action on approving the final plat would be delayed until arrangements are made with the property owners for a turn-around (cul-de-sac) at the end of Aspen Lane and the necessary signatures are obtained. When Aspen Lane thus becomes a public street, the City will ha ve control in seeing that improvements are in there before building permits are is sued. Upon inquiry by Mr. and Mrs. Brunt regarding whether the City had made any decision about reduced utility rates for the Eastgate Mobile Village, Mayor Turnbow explained that the study into the matter was not completed but should be ready for the next regular meeting. Mayor Turnbow noted that the developer (Boise Cascade) has requested that the Council consider the petition which was placed before the Planning and Zoning Commission in the meeting of Sept. 26 regarding curb and gutter requirements for property on the north side of Sunnyside Road just west of Dal Avenue. The feeling of the Council was to uphold the Commission's recommendation that curb and gutter be required unless the lots ar e to be 120 feet or more in width in accordance with the policy made by motion of the Council several months ago. Fire Chief Marvin MCGary inquired about fire hydrants for the south end of Ross Avenue in the area of the proposed Warren Bird Subdivision and was informed that they were put in when the west side of the street was developed. As a representative of the Ammon Lions Club, Mr. McGary presented a request for suggestions for a service project for that organization. Later in the meeting the Council discussed this subject and made such recommendations as painting the Lions Park restrooms, painting the outside of the swimming pool building, applying fertilizer to the trees in McCowin Park, installiIlfelectricity in the park shelter, or adding some wiring in the shop area of the City Building. A letter from the Mayor will inform Mr. MCGary 0 these suggestions. Mayor Turnbow informed the Council that the Attorney has been asked to write letters to the owners of property adjacent to the alleyways in the Original Town- site that are to be opened. Attorney Smith requested clarification of what the letter w.as to contain. Engineer Benton recommended that those whose property is in the area of the two proposed cul-de-sacs should be notified that they are responsible for getting the necessary deeds prepared. A suggestion was made that three weeks be given to get this done or the alleys will be opened as originally notified. Property owners in the other two blocks are to be reminded about moving fences, etc. .It was noted that Utah Power &Light Co. employees have checked on moving power poles where needed, and Councilman Anderson reported on what has been done so far on the fence moving. According to Attorney Smith, the preparation and signing of an agreement pertaining to the cuI-de -sac at the south end of Ross Avenue has been postponed until the subdivision problems are settled. Mayor Turnbow requested that the agreement with Vern Petersen for use of property for a turn-around at the north end of Ross Avenue be put into writing also. 30 Attorney Smith reported that study of the recodification at the attorney's office is progressing well with most of the sUggestions made by the study committee being used. He requested a review of the Busines s and Police Regulation chap- ters as revised which was done. Special effort will be made to have the recodi- fication ready for final consideration of the Council at the next meeting. The Mayor and Council studied sketches prepared by City Engineer David Benton for a park in the southeastern part of the City. Plans C and D were indicated to be most acceptable, and cost and availability of property will be checked out by Engineer Benton. It was noted that the sketches were presented at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting the previous night where the recommendation I was made that the City acquire as much land as can be afforded in that section of town for park purposes. Mayor Turnbow called attention to the construction of homes on the extension of Samuel Street in Peterson Park and made known that Engineer Benton will advise the developer on the installation of curb and gutter and paving so that the water will not puddle in the area as it has in the past. The waterline is to be put in by the developer also. After reporting that the individual invol ved had been contacted and indicated willingness to serve, Councilman Swensen mo\ ed that Larry H. Madsen of 1950 Falcon Drive be appointed for a two-year term on the Traffic Safety Commission. The motion was seconded by Couocilman Southwick; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Councilman Swensen mentioned that he could use some sUgges- tions for another member of the Commission. Mayor Turnbow announced that the Ammon Days Committee, with Henry Crumb as Chairman, is working for next year with plans for getting a poster contest going in the schools, and the first week of August has been set for the date. Using the funds raised for backstops for new ball diamonds has been sUggested. 4~ ~;. CLERK . ,1 P. M. Claims were approved for payment. ~ ~ 0l1Jn~ MA OR I The meeting was adjourned at 12: 35 CITY OF AMMON Nov. 7, 1973 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P. M. by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow with the following City Officials present: Mayo r Keith C. Turnbow Clerk Deon Hemingway Councilman Gerald B. Cheney Engineer David E. Benton Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Attorney W. Joe Anderson Councilman James H. Southwick Engineer Larry Perkins Councilman Elect Brent Hirschi Project Engineer Doug Jensen (Absent: Councilman Russell N. Swensen) Others present during the meeting were Etsel Sommer, Paul Curtis, and Harold Loveland. Prayer was offered by Councilman Anderson. Minutes of the meeting of Oct. 17, 1973, were approved as typed after being read later in the meeting. I A request for a zoning variance to allow a temporary placement of a trailerhouse for his wife's elderly mother on his residence lot was presented by Etsel Sommer of 3320 Molen Street. Mayor Turnbow asked for time to consider this request later in the meeting, and explained that applications of this nature are received often, and it is difficult to give permission on one without letting the door open to others. When the matter was discussed later, the Council felt that it was best to not approve the request or a similar one by Milton Tate of 2295 Midway Avenue, and the Clerk was instructed to inform the applicants.