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Council Minutes 10/02/2003 CITY OF AMMON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2003 The meeting was called to order by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilmember Karen Y. Anderson (7:43 p.m.) Councilmember W. Lee Bean Councilmember Leslie Folsom Councilmember Randy Waite City Attorney Scott Hall City Administrator Bruce Rose Public Works Director David Wadsworth Planning & Zoning Chairman Tom Hunsaker City Clerkffreasurer Diane Gempler The following City Officials were absent: City Engineer Bill Manwill Councilmember Bean led the Pledi!:e of Allelrlance to the Flai!: and Councilmember Waite offered a prayer. MINUTES: Councilmember Waite motioned to approve the Minutes ofthe September 4, 2003 City Council Meeting. Councilmember Folsom seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Folsom - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Waite motioned to approve the Minutes of the September 18, 2003 City Council Meeting. Councilmember Folsom seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Folsom - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Folsom seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Folsom - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: Trailwood Divisions #7 & #8 Final Plats And Development Ai!:reements: City Administrator Bruce Rose presented slides showing the Plats for Division #7 (located to the East of Tiebreaker Drive) and Division #8 (located to the West of Tiebreaker Drive) and vicinity, North ofK-Mart. Reporting that the plats are being presented together as they were initially presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission as one plat. Planning and Zoning asked that each section be presented as a separate plat. Planning and Zoning Chairnlan Tom Hunsaker reported that Planning and Zoning had reviewed the plats and approved them by a vote of six for and zero against. In Division #7, Madeline Drive has been extended to connect with Trailwood #6. The Council discussed reviewing annexation agreements and directing staff to attach them to the development agreements when new division plates) for an addition is presented. Casey Dennert of Benton Engineering informed the Council that both plats are zoned R-l City Attorney Scott Hall reported that a standard Development Agreement has been prepared for each of the divisions. Councilmember Anderson asked if the Council should require a time certain for completion of the street(s) in Division #7 to facilitate the development in Trailwood Division #6. The Council discussed whether a time certain should be included regarding development of Madeline Drive. The standard City Council Minutes 10/02/2003 - I development agreement format includes language which allows the Council to require construction of the streets at such time as they are needed in the best interest of the City. Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Trailwood #7 and #8 Final Plats. Councilmember Folsom seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Folsom - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson- Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Trailwood #7 and #8 Development Agreements. Councilmember Folsom seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Folsom- Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes. The motion carried. Woodland Hills Division #3 Final Plat and Develoument Al!reement: City Administrator Bruce Rose presented slides of the plat. The location of the plat is South of Township Road and East of Ammon Road. Planning and Zoning Chairman Tom Hunsaker reported that Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the plat and voted to recommend approval as presented. The developer has implemented recommendation to provide for a Southern access to the park from the division. Alan Cunningham, 1020 Lincoln Road, of Mountain River Engineering, explained the measures taken to ensure homes are not built directly in the flood plain. And, made at the North end of the proposed park so that possible changes to the access from Ammon Road can be accommodated. Councilmember Folsom asked why there is no mention of the parking for the park included in the Development Agreement. Alan Cunningham indicated that the parking was covered in the Annexation Agreement for Woodland Hills-A (Tawzer property). City Attorney Scott Hall reported he has reviewed the requirements that are covered in the Annexation Agreement for Woodland Hills (Foothills) addition. The Council discussed whether any additional items should be included in the Development Agreement for Woodland Hills #3. Councilmember Folsom motioned to approve the Woodland Hills #3 Final Plat. Councilmember Folsom seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Folsom - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Folsom motioned to approve the Woodland Hills #3 Development Agreement. Councilmember Folsom seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Folsom - Yes, Councilmember Waite- Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Blatter Request for Rezone R-l to RJ-A: City Administrator Bruce Rose presented slides of the property requested to be rezoned, and a brief history of the request. The properties on the block are zoned R-l. There are properties North-East across Ammon Road that are zoned for townhouses. Don Blatter, 2690 Barbara Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho, addressed the Council requesting that the Council consider their request to rezone the property. The Blatter's would like to construct a four-plex to be utilized by their children. Helma Blatter, 2690 Barbara Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho, presented the Council with pictures of the block and the building they would like to place on their lot. Their desire is to provide young married housing for their sons and other relatives. There are other apartments on the block which were grandfathered in at the time of initial zoning of the old Ammon Townsite. Matt Blatter, Brigham City, Utah, addressed the Council indicating that he and his brother would be the initial residents of the four-plex if they are permitted to build as they have planned. They have been discussing their plans with several builders. The Council discussed the proposal with the Blatters, offering alternatives to the zoning they are currently requesting. Councilmember Anderson indicated she would prefer the request be resubmitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a second hearing. Councilmember Folsom stated she would prefer to refer the request back to Planning and Zoning for an R-2 Hearing rather than R3-A. Councilmember Waite stated he is concerned with allowing R3-A in an R-I zone as it would allow much denser housing than that being proposed by the Blatters. He recommends the matter be brought to another Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilmember Bean concurred. Ross A venue Lift Station Bids: City Administrator Bruce Rose presented c9pies ofthe Lift Station Bid recommended for acceptance by Forsgren and Associates. The proposed bid will keep the project under budget. City Council Minutes 10/02/2003 - 2 ~ Councilmember Bean motioned to accept the Bid from H-K Contractors for installation of the Ross Avenue Lift Station. Councilmember Folsom seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Folsom - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes. The motion carried. DISCUSSION ITEMS Fee Resolutions Revisions: Councilmember Folsom motioned to move the fee for water usage on properties consisting of more than one acre from Resolution 2003-006 (License fees and Permit fees) to, Resolution 2003-001 (Water, Sewer, and Garbage fees). Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Folsom - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes. The motion carried. HillCrest/Sandcreek - Owen Crossin!!: City Administrator Bruce Rose reported the City has been approached by the School District requesting to close Owen Street at the Carolyn Street crosswalk where buses load after school as there have been traffic problems due in the area when school is let out. The issue was discussed with City Engineer Bill Manwill, Public Works Director David Wadsworth and, Mayor Ard. The closure would be for approximately 12 minutes each school day. Planning and Zoning Chairman Tom Hunsaker informed the Council that in larger Cities street closures in school zones during arrival and departure from schools is a common practice. The Council discussed the situation, proposing various alternatives to closing the street. The Council voiced disapproval of the planned daily street closure. Councilmember Anderson motioned to allow experimental two week period with the exception that the School may not prevent vehicles from leaving the section of street closed off. Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Folsom - No, Councilmember Waite - No, Mayor Ard - No. Motion failed. The Council requested that the street closing at the school crossing be reviewed at work session on October 9th. Public Works Director David Wadsworth and City Engineer Bill Manwill were instructed to observe and report on the effectiveness of closing the street, and whether it creates more problems than it is intended to correct. Hitt Road Develoument: Mayor Ard reported he has contacted Hawkins-Smith. Hawkins-Smith has not contacted the City of Idaho Falls. They have a copy of the agreement where the right-of-way was granted by the Ricks' family to Bonneville County. The agreement states that neither the Ricks' family nor anyone after them will be held responsible for improvements to Hitt Road. The Hawkins-Smith agreement with the City of Ammon is that they will put in the interior roads. Ann Avenue will be completed in the spring of 2004. The Hawkins-Smith agreement with the City of Idaho Falls to allow accesses to Hitt Road has been fulfilled. Hawkins-Smith has had no further contact with the City of Idaho Falls. Developers' along the Ammon side ofHitt Road have contributed approximately $3.6 million toward the development of Hitt Road that has been completed to date. Hawkins-Smith indicated that the Ci}l of Idaho Falls has contributed approximately $500,000 towards development ofHitt Road South of 17 Street. Councilmember Bean reported that he has written an editorial for the Post Register in response to Marty Trillhause's recent editorial regarding the development ofHitt Road. The article is intended to clarify the position of Councilmember Bean as a candidate for re-election. Mayor Ard stated he believes it will clarify the position of the Ammon City Council as a whole. Mayor Ard also indicated that a candidate for Idaho Falls City Council contacted him recently for information regarding the City of Ammon position regarding the developments City Administrator Bruce Rose reported that the Muscular Dystrophy Association is giving a Barbecue for the Ammon Fire Department in recognition of their fund raising efforts during the Fill the Boot Campaign. It will be held at 4:00 p.m. on October 11,2003, at the Fire Department. Councilmember Anderson inquired about the Spilker request that was tabled at the last meeting. The Council discussed the agenda item and it was decided to place it on the work session. Public Works City Council Minutes 10/02/2003 - 3 Director David Wadsworth reported that he and Council member Ira Hall had spoken with each of the residents and hand delivered the letters at the time the offer of annexation was extended. Councilmember Bean reported that an Easement has been agreed upon for the water line to extend from John Adams Parkway to Ammon Road. City Attorney Scott Hall was instructed to draft the easement to formalize the agreement. Councilmember Anderson reported that the Fire Department has received a $500.00 Good Neighbor Grant from Wal-Mart. Fire Chief Clarence Nelson would like to use the funds for the Cert Program. Councilmember Bean motioned to move to Executive Session to discuss personnel issues Councilmember Anderson seconded. All in favor, motion carried. .9 ~or L~) er City Council Minutes 10/02/2003 - 4