Council Minutes 06/01/1977
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CITY OF AMMON
June 1, 1977
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann
with the following City Officials present:
Mayor George Wehmann Clerk Deon Hemingway (8:30 P.M.)
Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Councilman Francis Lee Asst. Engr. Robert Butler
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Maint. Supv. LaVern E. Williams
Councilmar Russell N. Swensen Office Clerk Aleen Jensen
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Others present during the meeting were Rance Bare of Ellsworth Engr.,
Inc., ~. Arland Rasmussen, Kent Wood, Ronald and Ann Speirs, and Kelvin
Burton.
The Dledqe of allegiance to the flaQ was COBducted by Mayor Weh~ann and
the 1nvoCat~on was oLIered by Counc1lwoman ~ile. ~1nutes of the m~et~ng
of May 18, 1977, were approved as prepared.
ACTION BUSINESS
Hollycove Park Addition - Mayor Wehmann referred to a letter dated May
20, 1977, from Rance Bare of Ellsworth Engineering, Inc., in behalf of
developer D. Arland Rasmussen, requesting a review of the actions of the
Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the proposed Hollycove Park
Addition, and the meeting was opened as a time to listen to the reques-
ted appeal, in accordance with Section 11-27-4 of the City's Subdivision
Ordinance. Mr. Bare explained that the preliminary plat of the addition
had been approved approximately three years ago, but the development had
been delayed, so the proposal was recently submetted again and a new plat
drawn up to comply with the 80-foot minimum frontage for lots required
by an amendment to the zoning ordinance since the previous approval and
with wider streets as now in effect. Mention was made that the decision I
of the Planning and Zoning Commission was based mainly on the objection
to the increased traffic flow on Eagle Dr. and Falcon Dr. that would re-
sult because of only one access to the new residential area, as voiced
by the residents in attendance at the Pablic Hearing on May 17. The
future extension of Hitt Road which would provide another way in and
out of the proposed project, and the sewer lift station which would be
necessary in the development, were discussed. Taking into consideration
the developer's indicated appeal to proceed, Councilwoman Dille moved to
continue the action on the request for annexation and initial zoning and
approval of the preliminary plat of Hollycove Park Addition. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Lee; voting was all in favor; motion carried.
A Public Hearing before the City Council was scheduled for Tuesday, June
8, 1977, at 7:30 P.M.
Westwood Addition- Rance Bare, representing developer Kent Wood, pre-
sented copies of the final plat for the \vestwood Addition to be con-
sidered by the Council. (The preliminary plat was approved for annex-
ation and zoning subject to the acceptance of the final plat and annex-
ation agreement at a Public Hearing held on April 20, 1977.) It was
pointed out that the plat had been checked by the City of Idaho Falls
Engineering Department in accordance with the Cooperative Subdivision
Inspection Agreement, and a note from Kent B. Harker of that department I
stating that the '~ubdivision is mathematically correct" was made of
record. The developer was advised that he will be billed for the cost
of the engineering review, and that installation of traffic signs is to
be included in the special conditions of the annexation agreement. The
matter of whether the access road into the proposed apartment area along
~mmon-Lincoln Road ould be public or private road was discussed. The
final plat, annexation agreement, and access road situation were referred
to the Ammon City Engineer to work out details before the matter is brought
back to the Council for approval.
Sewer Aqreement- Attorney Anderson reviewed the final draft of the re...;
vised agreement, and reported that it has been approved by Don Lloyd,
City of Idaho Falls Director of Public Works. Councilman Swensen moved
to accept the Cooperative Agreement for Sewage Treatment between the
Ci ty of Idaho Falls and the C:it.::. of Ammon as presented and to authorize
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Mayor Wehmann to sign. The motion was seconded
voting was unanimous in favor; motion carried.
prepare the agreement for signature.
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by Councilman Lee;
The attorney is to
Audit- Mayor Wehmann reported that the audit report is not ready at
this time since the auditors have not yet been able to ch~k the Farm-
ers Home Administration records on the Sewer Revenue Bond loan agreement,
and the document on this in the City files was not signed. It was
requested that Attorney Anderson check on this.
Next Meeting Date- Inasmuch as the ~ayor and two council members plan
to be at the Association of Idaho Cities Convention in Boise on June
15, the next regular Council Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, June
22.
REPORTS
Councilman Swensen reported that he had attended a meeting about the
4th of July celebration in Idaho Falls (which will use a theme of "New
Spirit-Century Three"), and approval of the Mayor and Council was
indicated to a suggestion that the City participate with one entry in
the parade and make a contribution of $100 for fireworks, with Coun-
cilman Swensen to come up with a recommendation on what kind of vehicle
is to be used for the City Officials to ride in for the parade if that
choice is made. The City's Insurance Policy which is now being written
by a new company was also mentioned.
According to Councilman Anderson, the swimmin9 pool is to open for
public swimming on Saturday, June 4, and the first session of swimming
lessons will start on Monday, June 13. It was reported that Wheeler
Electric has been given the order to install a timing device on the
tennis court lights.
Reference was made by Councilwoman Dille to a meeting of a group that
is interested in forming a county library district, and she pointed out
that there will be petitions going around for that. She mentioned that
the Small Animal Control contract is not ready yet, and that some
arrangements need to be worked out with the Sheriff for animal control
coverage while the regular officer is on vacation. Councilwoman Dille
requested advice from the Attorney concerning what action is needed to
establish an official policy regarding sidewalks in new subdivisions
in relation to lot sizes as recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and in conjunction with Section 11-27-9 of the City's
subdivision ordinance. Regarding the Traffic Safety Commission, Mrs.
Dille stated that the Commission Chairman, Ronald Speirs, was asked to
be in attendance so that he could get some information about what is
needed from the Traffic Safety Commission. Mayor Wehmann explained
that the proposed traffic study may not be needed as it relates to
parking in the streets since the problem seems to be under control,
but that in the future new subdivision plats will be referred to the
Traffic Safety Commission for a recommendation on what traffic signs
are needed on the streets. Other areas mentioned where the Commission
should make recommendations would be for the location of school cross-
walks and stop signs for the new churc~parking lot west of Bittern Dr.
Councilman Lee's report consisted of a final request for any additions
to the list of cement repairs that are to be done this year, and a notice
that the City dump truck should be left at Arnold Machinery for about
four days as soon as possible to get the snow plow mounted.
Engineer Butler reported that there has been a delay in calling for bids
on the French drains in the Southwick Addition in order to work out the
drainage for Midway Avenue north of Southwick Lane to 17th Street for a
possible LQcal Improvement District as requested by a client of Davil
Benton's engineering firm. Mayor Wehmann asked that the installation of
the French drains go ahead as planned without further interruption. Re-
garding a plan checking fee as provided for in the City's subdivision or-
dinance, Engineer Butler recommended that developers be required to pay
the City of Ammon the same amount that the City of Idaho Falls charges
for reviewing plats under the Cooperative Subdivision Inspection Agree-
ment. With reference to trench repairs which contractors have not taken
care of satisfactorily, Engineer Butler noted that he will follow through
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on the problem at Western and Sunnyside Road, and it was agreed, with
some reservations expressed by the Mayor , that the City employees' should
go ahead and patch the cuts across Sunnyside Road near Dal Avenue, since
that aggangement had already been made wi th the, excavation contractor, with
the cost to be billed to the construction company which built the new
house at that location.
A report by the City Clerk indicated that the General Fund checking ac-
count balance is $46,145.83, and there are claims to pay "in the amount of
$38,012.71, including a payment of $14,763.36 to Bonneville County on the
law enforcement contract and $16,238.71 to Bonneville County on the 17th
Street improvement project.
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In response to information presented by Mayor Wehmann, it was agreed
that the City should donate $15 toward the purchase of door prizes for
this year's AIC Convention, and a motion was made by Councilman Swensen
that Mayor Wehmann and Councilwoman Dille be allowed per diem expenses
for one extra day in Boise since they will be attending special meetings
the day before the convention is to start. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Lee; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Wehmann
mentioned that brochures furnished at no cost by the State Drought Commit-
tee are being sent to residents of the City with their bills, and that
everyone on City water service has received a booklet on energy conserva~
tion from the Federal Community Services Administration. 'With reference
to city maintenance employees, Mayor 'Wehmann announced that Gordon Totten
has given two weeks notice for leaving the City to take another job and that
the Employment Office has asked if the City can use anyone on the CETA Summer
Youth Program, and Councilman Swensen acknowledged that he still needs to
make contact about the application under the CETA VI Program. Mayor Wehmann
expressed appreciation for a chart on electricity and gas usage which was
prepared by Office Clerk Aleen Jensen, and stated that this will be especially
helpful in spotting troubles in the bil.lings from Utah Power & Light Company
and Intermountain Gas Company. According to Mayor Wehmann, a letter has
been drafted and will go out shortly to all of the banks in the area
asking consideration OT establishing a branch bank in Ammon, a letter has
been written to Keith Green of the State Highway Department to ask if half
of the lights on 17th Street can be turned off, and contact will be made
with the State Librarian in Boise week after next regarding availability
of plans for a library building. It was noted by Mayor Wehmann that contact
has not been made yet on a Chairman for the Ammon Day Celebration.
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NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Swensen mentioned that he had noticed a newspaper article
stating that the School District may have to store books in the school
hallways and stairwells due to a shortage of classroom space, and Mayor
Wehmann said that he would bring this to the attention of the County
Fire Department if it becomes necessary. Listed by Mayor Wehmann as a
major item for the consideration of the Council at the next meeting was the
matter of deciding some priorities on public works pro;ects in case funds
become available; also it is necessary to start. working on the budget for
the next fiscal year which will start on October 1, 1977.
Claims were approved for payment. Councilman Swensen moved to adjourn;
the motion was seconded by Councilman Lee; meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
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