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Council Minutes 11/07/1973 ;)0 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 6f 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 involved had been contacted and indicated willingnes s 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 Courx::ilman 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. ~/ , ~' . ~. .::.:.~~7 v4 CLERK . . 1 P. M. Claims were approved for payment. ~ 10 CjlJhmlnmr 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: Mayor 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 Etse1 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 trai1erhouse 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. I 31' I o 00 ~ ~ ~ w I I Paul Curtis was present to make notice that he is ready to sign the neces sary papers for an exchange of property so that a cul-de-sac can be put in on the north end of Rose Dale Lane. Clarification was made to him about the purpose of the City for retaining a lO-foot easement through the remainder of the block, and it was determined that an existing gas line would be on his property when the easement changes are made and the gas company will have the right to enter for maintenance. Details about moving fences and trees were also discussed. A report was made on the progress of the Sewer Project construction by Engineers Larry Perkins and Doug Jensen. It was noted that approximately 5500 feet of the interceptor line on Sunnyside Road has been completed in addition to most of the line in the Southwick Addition. The contractor has two crews working at this time and a third crew is to start in the spring. Hartwells have drawn up a proposed schedule for times when construction is expected in the different areas which will be available for display in the City Office after approval is made by the Engineers. Property owners are being contacted 2 to 3 weeks ahead of the construction to indicate the desired location of individual service lines on a signed diagram. Requests for payment for services rendered on Lhe project up to this time were presented from the contractor, the engineers, and the attorney. (See Excerpt of Minutes prej?ared by Attorney Anderson for resolution authorizing payment of above -mentioned claims. ) Attorney Anderson mentioned that action was needed upon a request from the Farmers Home Administration for approval of a Legal Services Agreement for the Water and Sewer Revenue Bond (see attached copy). Councilman Southwick moved that said agreement be passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cheney; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Further consideration was given to puq:hasing property for a park in the south- east part of the City, and plans we re made to apply to the Bureau of Recreation for funds for such a project. Engineer Benton explained that property owners on Aspen Lane had agreed to having the street dedicated to the City with a turn-around to be put in at the dead- end as shown on the Warren Bird Subdivision plat and the necessary signatures had been obtained or promised. The procedure recommended by the City Attorney to have a Subdivision Agreement signed by the developer of the area providing for putting a lein against the lots for improvements (curb, gutter, and paving) which would be released when money is put up (in escrow) was felt acceptable by the Council. Consequently, Councilman Southwick moved that the final plat of the Warren Bird Subdivision be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign said document. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cheney; voting was all in favor; motion carried. In response to an inquiry by Harold Loveland, it was determined that a 6-inch waterline will be adequate for an extension of the water main on Samuel Street since no futher building is expected on the street as it borders on the proposed park property. It was noted also that requirements for solving a drainage pro- blem in that area will be worked out by the City Engineer before curb and gutter is installed. Mr. Loveland also asked about getting water into Romrell Lane between Owen and Rawson Streets and was informed that this would be the respon- sibility of any developers and that curb and gutter and paving will be required there and on the other alleyways in the Original Townsite which are or will be opened for streets. Information obtained about water and sewer service rates in surrounding cities was studied along with the Attorney's advice that a policy must not be arbitrary but give the same consideration to similar situations as the Council discussed whether a special rate should be allowed for mbbilehomes in trailercourts. Enginee r Benton sUgge sted that a reduced rate might be justified if the charge for services in trailercourts is made in one bill or allowance is made due to the court owner being responsible for the maintenance of the water .and sewer lines within the traile rcourt. Councilman Southwick moved that each single family dwelling, trailerhouse, occupied travel trailer space, and individual unit of apalltments, duplexes, or multi-family dwellings within the City will be assessed the same water and sewer rate as single family dwellings. Seconded by Council- man Cheney; voting all in favor; motion carried. :12 The rate of charge for sewer service outside the city limits was the subject of a lengthy discussion which resulted i:q. a motion by Councilman Cheney that such a rate be set at one and one -half times the rate within the city. In the absence of a second, the motion died. Councilman Southwick moved that the residents out- side the city be charged at the rate of one and one -third (1-1/3) times the rate within the city. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson; voting all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Turnbow called attention to a letter from the State Planning and Commun- ity Affairs Agency recommending that city officials make an appointment to view a film on land use. He announced that there is a workshop on Friday, Nov. 16, I for City Clerks and Elected Off icials, and sUggested that Councilman Elect Hirschi be in attendance if possible. Councilman Anderson inquired about when the power poles will be moved out of the right-of-way where the alleyways are to be opened for streets. He mentioned that he has received requests for city assistance in. getting the Hillview School parking lot blacktopped, and it was noted that this area is not city property and the problem should be presented to the School Board. Councilman Cheney reported that Don Holm will supervise the city-sponsored basketball program again this year, and plans aTe underway to start the first of December. Reference was made by Councilman Southwick to the urgency of having the street drains and sump pumps working properly before the freezing weather comes. Councilman Southwick mo ed to adjourn; the meeting was adjourned at 12:40 A. M. Claims were approved for payment. J~ / l/11. C rER ' . -- ~~ ~ ~Ml~r MA OR I CITY OF AMMON Nov. 9, 1973 Minutes of Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: \ The meeting was called to order at 8:35 P.M. by Mayor Keich C. Turnbow with the following City Officials present: Mayor Keit:h C. Turnbow Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman James H. Southwick Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilman Gerald B. Cheney (arrived at 9:06 P. M. ) Prayer was offered by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow. Mayor Turnbow announced that the main purpose of the special meeting was to canvas the ballots concerning the Municipal Election held November 6, 1973. The counts were verified for the various candidates. The tallies for Charl.s W. Brown and Larry O. Gust were found to be correct: Charles W. Brown 142 Larry O. Gust 152 An error was found in the addition of the totals as reco.d for the following: Marvin J. Anderson 257 recorded 262 correct Russell N. Swensen 288 recorded 293 correct Gerald B. Cheney 373 recorded 378 correct Brent Hirschi 356 recorded 361 correct I Councilman Gerald B. Cheney moved that we accept the corrected totals as indicated above. Councilman James H.Southwick seconded the motion; voting all in fa vor; motion carried. Councilman Southwick moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson; voting all in favor; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P. M.