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Council Minutes 07/22/1975 I o 00 l"-o ~ ~ ~ I I 12-5 ~~ )~~s not heard anything on the application for funds for fire department equip- ment. With reference to a dog-license application form suggested for use by the Animal Control Officer, Councilman Swensen expressed the feeling that it has merit~ and agreed to get with Deputy Rustici on this before making a recommenda- tion to the Council. In response to an inquiry by Mayor Turnbow, it was determined that there has been no contact with the City Officials by Farrell Adarn:son of 3250 Rawson St. regard- ing the letter requesting that he clean up the car bodies on his lot. Claims were approved for payment. The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 A. M. ~ ~ rJ~ ~~,,".. CLERK . ~L~ CITY OF AMMON July 7, 1975 Minutes, of Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 6: 30 P. M. by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow with the following City Officials present: Mayor Keith C. Turnbow Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilman Brent Hirschi Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Mayor Turnbow read the proposed Resolution (inserted). Councilman Swensen moved that the resolution be passed as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson; voting was Swensen, yes; Anderson, yes; Hirschi, yes; motion carried. Councilman Hirschi moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 P. M. (Minutes recorded by Councilman Russell N. Swensen.) ~ 7f c1~ ~~' CLERK . ~ CITY OF AMMON July 22, 1975 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:55 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 Gerald B. Cheney Engineer D<;Lvid E. Benton Councilman Brent Hirschi Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Others present were ,Ere'nda. ~enning, Elaine McGary, Paul Curtis, Vaughn Wadsworth, and Harvey Crandall, all of the Planning and Zoning Commission; Dick Berger, Wm. L. F~oyd, Dick Skidmore, Jim Broughton, Jerel L. Williams, David Neufeld, Alice Neufeld, Norene Turnbow, Norm Smith, Carol Smith, Fay Beck,. Patsy Townsend, Richard H. Townsend. 126 Prayer was offered by Councilman Hirschi. Minutes of the r>egu1ar meeting of July 2, 1975, and minutes of the special meeting of July 7, 1975, were ,approved as typed. An application for a non-commercial kennel license from Earl Goodson, 13585 Samuel Street, was placed before the Council for consideration. Councilman Swensen noted that the application was in order with the required signatures showing the approval of more than 750/0 of the owners of property within 150 feet. Councilman Swensen moved that the application be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hirschi; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Dick Skidmore was given time to review the situation regarding a zone -change request from GC-l to R-3A on the West 240 feet of Lot 6 Block 2, Maiben Jones I Addition, noting that this change had been recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. He pointed out that there seemed to be some misunderstanding on the type of building that is proposed by the prospec- tive developer, and explained that it will be cluster-type housing with ownership by the occupant who contributes to a home-owner's association for the mainte- nance of the jointly-owned yard areas, etc. Figures were quoted to show that the space per bedroom in the proposed project would be similar to that bf the existing homes on the east side of Ross Avenue. Mr. Skidmore expressed his opinion that it would be better to have the particular area under discussion zoned for residential purposes since it now has homes on two sides. Bill Floyd, the developer, commented further on the desirability of the proposed cluster housing. In response to an' inquiry by Mayor Turnbow; it was explained that continued participation in the home-owner's association by the occupants would be required under a policy similar to protective covenants. Uses allowed and setback requirements in the GC-l Zone were reviewed. The citizens present expressed concern about future commercial development of the remainder of the .Maiben Jones Addition. Engineer Benton explained the reasoning of the Planning and Zoning Commission in recommending the original zoning of GC-1 for the area as requested by the developer, indicating that the property is located along the railroad track making it a natural place for a GC -1 Zone, and that it is best tc keep the, commercial zone at the back rather than across the street from I residential lots. After some further discussion, the feeling of the citizens present, and those who had sent word of how they felt, was tallied on the chalkboard, and it was determined that the majority of those who lived closest to the proposed project were now in favor of the zone change. Councilman Cheney moved that the Council reconsider the request for a zone change on the West 240 feet of Lot 6 Block 2, Maiben Jones Addition. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was unanimous in favor; motion carried. Councilman Hirschi moved that the requested zone change on the West 240 feet of Lot 6 Block 2, Maiben Jones Addition, from GC -1 to R-3A be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cheney; voting was unanimous in favor; motion carried. Councilman Anderson inquired about the matter of charging for cleaning of ditches ,,,,Inch was discussed at the last meeting, and was informed by Mayor Turnbow that it was intended that everyone assessed by the irrigation district (or at least those having an assigned turn) whether or not the water is used, should pay for the cleaning services. Attorney Anderson was asked by Mayor Turnbow to take the necessary steps for following through with the warning given to Farrell Adamson of 3250 Rawson Street regarding cleaning up' the auto bodies on his lot. I Mayor Turnbow brought to the attention of the Council that Section 8-4-11 of the City Code requires that 'all sewer hookups must be made within 90 days after the City has given official notice, and Section 8-4-45 specifies a penalty of not to exceed $300.00 for those who do not comply, and suggested that the Council set a deadline date. Councilman Cheney moved that all sewers must be hooked on in 90 days from August 1, 1975, (which would be November 1, 1975) with a fine not to exceed $300.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Notices are to be sent with the bills the next three times. I o 00 ~ CO L:1.:J ~ I I 127 )1'1. t/ I Ordinance No. 132, Annexation of Meadow Lark Estates,! was read in full by Attorney Anderson. In response to an inquiry by Mayor Turnbow, it was noted that the matter of water rights being taken off of the described property could be taken care of in the Annexation Agreement. Councilman Swensen moved to pass the first reading of Ordinance No. 132. The motion was seconded by. Councilman Cheney; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Councilman Hirschi moved to waive the three separate readings and place Ordinance No. 132 on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was unanimous in favor; motion carried. Ordinance No. 132 was read by title only. Councilman Swensen moved to pass Ordinance No. 132 on its third and final reading by title only. This motion was seconded by Councilman Hirschi; voting was all in favor; motion carried and Ordinance No. 132 adopted. Mention was made that the Planning and Zoning Commission has set a public hearing on a proposal to delete Section 11-19-2(5), which allows trailer courts m commercial zones, from the zoning ordinance. According to Attorney Anderson, Harold Loveland, as the developer, has plans to put in a water main to provide water for his building lots on Romrell Lane between Rawson and Owen Streets, and requests a decision from the City about whether or not he would be required to put the line all the way through the block at this time, which the City Engineer advises will give better water pressure on the waterline. The Council members considered the matter and expressed the feeling that the property owners on the north end of the block should not be required to participate in the cost of the waterline until they are ready to develop their "lots.. Consequently, Councilman Cheney "moved to approve the extension of the waterline to the north end of the Loveland property. Councilman Swensen seconded the motion; voting was unanimous in favor; motion carried. Regarding the street on the block, it was pointed out that it is to be maintained by the City only to the degree of improvement, that now exists. Regarding the 17th Street Project, Mayor Turnbow explained that the City has paid $60,800 to the State Highway Department, and final approval of the plans by the federal funding agencies in Boise is needed before the construction can get under way. Attorney Anderson indicated that a verbal agreement will probably be adequate when making arrangements to use Ammon's street sweeper on streets in the County. Engineer Benton noted that the County will scale the amount of curb and gutter in- volved. Mayor Turnbow reviewed figures obtained which could be used asa basis for charging the County for the sweeping, and proposed $20.00 per "hour, with $5.00 of this to be set aside for capital improvement toward a new street sweeper when needed. Indication was given that $20.00 per hour would be a reasonable charge. One Councilman expressed the feeling that this arrangement should be avoided since there seems to be a problem of getting enough sweeping done in the City. Problems concerning the street drainage on Molen Street from Central Ave. to Romrell Lane were discussed by Engineer Benton. Referring to the Master Water Plan, Engineer Benton pointed out that the developer should be required to put in 10-inch waterline in the newly-annexed Barbara Jean Estates, with the City paying the difference between 8-inch and 1O-inch line accord- ing to City policy. Also there should be a 10 -inch line from Wanda Street to the south end of Jennie Jean Acres. The total cost to the City could be as much as $8,600, and the developer needs assurance that the City would pay this. Mayor Turnbow requested that the developer be informed that the City will pay for this additional cost, with part being paid this year, if possible, and the remainder next year. Engineer Benton presented a request from Ut ah Mortgage and Loan Company that the requirement for Salmon .Street to be extended through t,he Eastgate Mobile Village property be eliminated, The Council expressed the opinion that this should remain as originally agreed to be dedicated as a street, allowing the trailer .court to tempor- arily use the right-of-way until such "time as the City decides to proceed. with the opening of it. Also, in order for the City to maintain the 6-inch cast iron waterline through the project, it is neces sary for them to complete the dedication of the required easement as presented to them several years ago for signing. In answer to an inquiry by Mayor Turnbow, Engineer Benton indicated that the maps for the County Clerk which are reqkired before the ~special census can be taken 128 will go in now that annexation of Meadow ,Lark Estates has been com,pleted. Councilman Swensen read a copy of the letter which he mailed to officals of the State Highway Department regarding the urgency of getting the 17th Street work started, and mentioned that he had rec,eived back a copy of a letter to Mayor Pedersen of the City oj Idaho Falls on this subject, so it is certain that the people in Boise are being made aware of the situation. Mayor Turnbow reported that he called to Boise about this also. According to Maypr Turnbow, the power company has installed the 29 additional street lights as requested. A complaint has been received about the lo'cation of the light put in on Bitter:r;l Drive. A recommendation was made by Engineer Benton that, if new subdivisions are to have their irrigation water rights taken off, the City should consider setting a charge for summer watering on larger lots, and he agreed to look int 0 this and make a proposal. I Plans for Ammon Days on August 1 and 2 were reviewed, and a parade route was set. Regarding the work being done on north McCowin Park, it was mentioned that there is a need to get together with Ken Madsen of the Western Boys,Baseball League to work out details for putting up the backstops. A~ CLERK ~I ' The meeting was adjourned at 12:95 A. M. ~ -c; r/~ M YOR Claims were approved for payment. CITY OF AMMON August 6, 1975 I 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. Turnb.ow Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilman Gerald B. Cheney Councilman Brent Hirschi Councilm~n Marvin J. Anderson (arrived later) Clerk Deon Hemingway Engineer David E. Benton Attorney W. Joe Anderson (8:30 P.M.) Citizens present were: Norman L. Wheeler, Diane W~eeler, Carma Bunnell, Paul Bunnell, Joyce Bunnell, Carol VanDyck, John VanDyck, Fenton H. Tyler, Warren Denning, Mrs. Warren Denning, Bonnie Petrus, Richard M. Petrus, Hazel Long, Ann Tyler, Farrell Adamson, Steve Loveland, Earl Cleverly, DeLoy Beattie, Leland Westover. Prayer was offered by Councilman Cheney. Minutes of the meet~ng of July 22, 1975, were ~pproved as typed. Mr. Westover of 2255 Bittern Dr. and Mr. Beattie of 2245 Bittern Dr. presented information on .an improperly located driveway which has. not been taken care of I yet by the Sewer Project co~tractor, Hartwell Excavating Company. Mayor Turn- bow indicated that he would personally talk to the contractor's foreman about this and then get back with these property owners. Objection was also voiced by the se two neighbors to the placement of a new pole for a street light on their property line. Mayor Turnbow explained the reasoning for the location of the light pole. In response to a statement by Mr. Beattie that, if the pole must remain there, he would plan to paint it, Engineer Benton mentioned tlfat painting would make the pole stand out more and it would look worse than unpainted if not kept up later. Mr. Westover stated that permission to go over his property to hook the light up has not been requested and may not be granted when asked for.