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Councilman Hirschi pointed out that a check of the recodified City Code shows that
members of the Planning and Zoning Commission should be appointed for six-year
terms rather than for two years as mentioned in the last meeting. Consequently,
he moved that the appointments made on February 6, 1974, (Paul Curtis and
DeLynn Hansen) be changed to six years subject to their acceptance. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Swensen; vo ting all in favor; motion carried.
Concern was expressed by Councilman Swensen about minors working for the City
especially during school hours. Attorney Smith agreed to check the law and
suggested that the City Coun:il make a policy regarding supervision, etc., of
young people while on the job.
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Mayor Turnbow made announcement of the Governor's State-Wide Safety Confer-
ence in Boise on March 14 and 15, and encourage Council members to attend.
According to Mayor Turnbow, a proposal to have the Idaho Falls Public Library
operated on a county-wide basis is in the- discussion stage, and he attended a
meeting with the mayors of Idaho Falls and Dcon and the County Commissioners
on the subject recently.
Councilman Swensen reported that the County Commissioners have approved the
dOg -catche r fund in the County Budget, and Ammon will be participating with that
starting on March 1. He asked to be excused from the next regular meeting
(March 6) due to business connected with his employment.
The remainder of the meeting was spent going over the proposed 1974 budget,
and it was evident that a considerable amount of adjusting must be done before
the final figures can be arrived at.
The meeting adjourned at /;.:2.0 if..I'1. (Claims were approved for payment during
the preliminary part of the meeting. )
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February 11, 1974
Minutes of Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 8:40
the following City Officials present:
Mayor Keith C. Turnbow
Councilman Russell N. Swensen
Councilman Gerald B. Cheney
P. M. by Maya- Keith C. Turnbow with
Councilman Marvin J. Anderson
Councilman Brent Hirschi (8:45 P. M.)
Prayer was offered by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow.
Mayor Turnbow announced the purpose ,of the meeting was to discuss the following
variance requests: Vern Lindhorst, Thomas Borg'
Councilman Hirschi moved that we approve the variance request of Vern Lindhorst in
regards to side yard requirement for a proposed home on Lot 3 Block 1 of the Pony
Acres Subdivision, City of Ammon, for the following reasons: (1) No objection from
adjoining property owners--leters attached to Building Permit #1585; (2) Size, floor
space, value of proposed home and lot compatible with others in the immediate area;
(3) Side yards will be approximately 17 -1/2 feet instead of 20 feet as required in an
RP Zone which became effective 1/1/74. Councilman Cheney seconded the motion;
voting all in favor; motion carried; variance granted.
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Mr. Borg has requested permission for a variance from 7 -1/2 feet to a 5-ft. side
yard for the purpose of constructing a double car garage. Councilman Cheney moved
t hat we approve a side yard variance for Thomas O. Borg at 3085 Ross Avenue,
Peterson Park Division #2, City of Ammon, with the stipulation that a signed letter
from the property owner on the north of said property be secured bearing the signa-
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tures of both husband and wife, dated, and registering no objection to said variance.
Councilman Hirschi seconded the motion; voting all in favor; motion carried;
variance granted. (Plan was drawn and approved 4/21/72 showing optional areas
of'single or double car garage. )
Boyd Thompson requested City of Ammon to participate on installation of sewer and
water lines on Rose Dale Lane from Sunnyside Road to Molen Street. A lengthy
discussion followed. Councilman Cheney moved that Boyd Thompson's request for
City participation in the sewer and water lines on Rose Dale Lane be denied for the
following reason: The City will not participate in private developments. Councilman
Hirschi seconded the motion; voting-Cheney, yes; Swensen, yes; Hirschi, yes;
Anderson, yes; motion carried.
Mayor Turnbow read a letter from A. H. Underhild for James G. Watt, Director,
U. S. Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, regarding funding for the
Land and Water Conservation Fund programs in fiscal year 1975.
Councilman Cheney moved to adjourn; seconded by Councilman Hirschi; meeting ad-
journed at 10:50 P. M.
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CITY OF AMMON
March 6,1974
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 Attorney Franklin Smith
Councilman Gerald B. Cheney Engineer David E. Benton (10: 30 P. M. )
Councilman Brent Hirschi Engineers Larry Perkins and Jim Keller
(Councilman Russell N. Swensen was excused but came later, at 11:50 P. M., while
the meeting was still in session.) Residents present during the meeting were
Mr. and Mrs. Kay Burton and George Randall.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Anderson. The minutes of the meeting of Feb. 20,
1974, were approved as typed.
Mayor Turnbow reported that residents on Sabin Drive had found an unusual scum
substance in their water a few days ago, and samples were taken to the Health Depart-
ment. He felt that this could be connne cted to the power failure last Saturday which
caused blown fuses at Wells No.1 and 5 so that there was no water in part of the City
after the power was back on. (Results from the Health Department tests received
later in the week showed no bacteria contamination. )
Mayor llirnbow explained that Mr. Perkins and Mr. Keller were present to clear up
any misunderstandings and answer questions about the water and sewer project. Mr.
Pe rkins reviewed the status of the well drilling and displayed several sample s of water
taken from the test pumping' The amount of sand in the samples varied from a heavy
amount of fine sand which settled slowly in the sample dated Feb. 15 to a small amount
of quick-settling sand in the sample dated March 6. Additional tests will be made on
Friday, March 8, at which time it is hoped that the water supply "will be i~ good shape. "
Facts on the cost and feasibility of getting the sewer line to the Utterbeck Addition on
Wanda Street and the water and sewer lines along 17th Street from Avocet Drive to the
City Limits east of Sabin Drive, areas which were not included in the project plans,
were presented by Mr. Perkins and discussed by the Council. It was felt that plans
whould be made now to use contingency fund moneys for putting the lines on 17th Street
before the street improvements are started there, but any further consideration for
Wanda Street should be delayed until later. Mr. Perkins explained the computer
approach to figuring the water system needs as planned in the project which insures