Council Minutes 09/07/2006
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2006
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ard at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon Road,
Ammon, Idaho, with Ihe following City Officials present:
Mayor Bruce Ard
Council member Lee Bean
Councilmember Randy Waite
Council member Rex Thompson
Councilmember Dana Kirkham (7:50)
City Planning Director Ron Folsom
City Administrator Bruce Rose
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Clerkffreasurer Diane Gempler
City Officials Absent:
City Engineer Bill Manwill
Mayor Ard led the Pledee of Alleelance to the Flae and, Council member Thompson offered a nraver.
Minutes Aueust 24. 2006: Incomplete
Items From the Mavor:
Aooointment of Plumbine/Mechanical Board of Aooeals: City Administrator Bruce Rose preseoted a list of
individuals recommended by Building Department staff. Mayor Ard recommended that the Council review the
names and information submitted, and conduct any research they feel necessary.
Consent Aeenda: Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember
Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Council member
Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PUBLIC COMMENT -- ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: Brook Magelby, 5360 Lindee Lane, asked the Council to
consider making the intersection of Brennan Bend and Stafford Drive a four way stop. She stated there have been
numerous near accidents at the intersection since school started. She is also concerned that the cross walk on
Brennan has not been installed and, that the sidewalk has not been completed from Poulson's property to the school.
ACTION ITEMS:
Woodland Hills Division #3 First Amended Plat: Cit Planning director Ron Folsom presented slides oflhe
proposed amended plat and location, and explained the request. Planning and Zoning reviewed the requested
amended plat at their September 6, 2006, meeting. The Commission recommends approval as presented.
Alan Cunningham, 1020 Lincoln Drive, of Mountain River Engineering, presented the request for the
property owner. The plat amendment merges two lots into one, allowing the property owner to build his desired
home and to keep it out of the flood plain portion.
The Council discussed the requested plat amendment.
Council member Waite motioned to approve the Woodland Hills Division #3 First Amended Plat as
presented. Council member Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember
Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Kirkham - abstained as she missed a portion of the discussion, Councilmember
Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Coltaees Street Renairs Undate George McDaniels reported that there is one manhole which still needs to be
raised and one water (hydrant) to be raised. Paving is scheduled to be completed by September 15th, with chip seal
to be completed within the following week.
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Coltaees Drainaee Swales Mitieation Plan: Council member Kirkham reported the committee has met and they
are willing to hold to the October 31" deadline with exceptions where street work has not been completed. They
request a letter for the homeowners from the city stating that the original swa1e standards have been abandoned and
the current standards adopted. The committee also requests that the City haul dirt from the swales on two or three
dates.
The Council discussed the Committee's requests. City Administrator Bruce Rose and Councilmember
Kirkham will work together to draft letters to be sent to the homeowners regarding the swale standards and deadline
for compliance as well as regarding compliance with the sidewalk requirements. Staff was directed to schedule
three dates when City employees and equipment would be available to haul away dirt for those who request that
service.
Doves LandinI! Annexation A!!reement and Ordinance #403: City Planning Director presented the annexation
agreement to the Council. Special conditions have been included as discussed at the August 24,2006, Council
meeting when the annexation was approved, with the addition of multi-use trail requirements similar to what was
required in the Villas,.
Council member Kirkham motioned to approve the Doves Landing Annexation Agreement as presented.
Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Council member Bean - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Council member Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Councilmember Waite read Ordinance #403, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO
THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; DESCRIBING WITH PARTICULARITY SAID
LANDS TO BE ANNEXED AND HEREBY ANNEXED AND DECLARING SAID LANDS A PART OF THE
CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; DETERMINING THE PROPER ZONING FOR
CLASSIFICATION OF THE ANNEXED LANDS AND TERRITORY UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS ORDINANCE AND
OF THE ANNEXATION OF SAID LANDS by title and motioned that City Council dispense with the rule
requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived. Council member
Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Council member Waite - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes,
Council member Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Council member Waite read Ordinance #403, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO
THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; DESCRIBING WITH PARTICULARITY SAID
LANDS TO BE ANNEXED AND HEREBY ANNEXED AND DECLARING SAID LANDS A PART OF THE
CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; DETERMINING THE PROPER ZONING FOR
CLASSIFICATION OF THE ANNEXED LANDS AND TERRITORY UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS ORDINANCE AND
OF THE ANNEXATION OF SAID LANDS by title and motioned that City Council adopt Ordinance #403 as an
ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote:
CounciImember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Council member
Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Citv Acceotance of Well #10 Lot: City Administrator Bruce Rose presented the draft agreement with attached
requested conditions from Rockwell Development.
The Council discussed the requested conditions.
Councilmember Bean motioned to accept the lot for well # I 0 and authorize the mayor to sign the
agreement. Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll call vote: Council member Bean - Yes, Councilmember
Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Eneineerine Services Contract with Hamer-Leavitt Eneinecrine - Well #11: The Council reviewed the
proposal from Harper-Leavitt Engineering for design of Well # 11.
Council member Bean motioned to accept the proposal and authorize Mayor Ard to sign the contract.
Council member Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes,
Council member Kirkham - Yes, Council member Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Ordinance #402 Maicstic View Drive Rieht-of-Wav Vacation (Cottonwood Hills): Councilmember Thompson
read Ordinance #402, AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE RIGHT OF WAY FOR CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY OF AMMON; PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DA TE.(Right -<>f-Way Vacation of Majestic View Drive) by title and motioned that City Council
dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be
waived. Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Council member Bean -
Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Kirkham - Yes. The motion carried.
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Councilmember Thompson read Ordinance #402, AN ORDINANCE TO V ACA TE RIGHT OF WAY FOR
CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF AMMON; PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID
LANDS AND; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DA TE.(Right -<>f-Way Vacation of Majestic View Drive) by
title and motioned that City Council adopt Ordinance #402 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and
final reading. Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember
Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Council member Kirkham - Yes. The motion carried.
Schiess & Associates Work Order #2 - Water Storaee Tank Technical Assistance: Councilmember Bean
reported that the proposed work order has been drafted due to discussions regarding the water tank to be placed in
founders' point. This work order will begin the process of upgrading the water system.
Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Schiess & Associates Work Order #2 as presented.
Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Council member Kirkham - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Council member Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Guide for Future Develooment - Water Services East of Scenic Drive: Councilmember Bean presented a
stepped guide for water services needed for development in the foothills. This guide is the first in a series that will
provide developers with information regarding what the City will require in regard to water services east of Scenic
Drive.
Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Guide for Future Development, Water Services East of
Scenic Drive as the policy of the Council. Council member Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean-
Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Council member Kirkham - Yes, Council member Thompson - Yes. The motion
carried.
Eaele Pointe Park Walkine Path -- Bid Award: City Administrator Bruce and Parks Director Ken Knoch reported
on the bid received. Notification has been received from two other firms who were solicited for bids that they are
not interested in the project at this time. The bid received from L.N. Johnson is less than projected and will be
substantially paid through grant funds.
The Council reviewed and discussed the bid.
Councilmember Thompson motioned to award the Eagle Pointe Park Walking Path project to L.N. Johnson
for the amount of$57, 707.00. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Thompson - Yes,
Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
SkvView Electric Interim Billine: City Administrator Bruce Rose reported that an interim billing in the amount of
$109,671.40 has been received from SkyView Electric for the signal light installation at Ammon Road and 17th
Street. Included with the billing is a report of work completed to date.
The Council reviewed and discussed the billing.
Council member Waite motioned to approve payment of the billing subject to the City Engineer's review
and verification of work completed. Council member Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite-
Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Council member Kirkham - Yes, Council member Bean - Yes. The motion
carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Area oflmoact Exoansion: City Planning Director Ron Folsom reported on discussions with the County. The
Council scheduled discussion of the area of impact expansion to the September 14,2006, work session.
Miscellaneous:
City Administrator Bruce Rose asked the Council for direction with regard to sewer services to the
Kartchner property. Mr. Kartchner would like to proceed with his development and needs to know whether the City
will be providing sewer service or ifhe should request annexation to IBSD. The Development Agreement will need
to be amended to allow Mr. Kartchner to obtain sewer service through IBSD.
City Administrator Bruce Rose reported that a discussion has been held with Dr. Burr, who is building a
veterinary hospital in Ammon, regarding the possibility of contracting with him to provide animal impound services
for the City. Dr. Burr is willing to negotiate with the City to provide the services. It is believed that the City will
save money over the current arrangement with the County and, may provide additional revenues to the City.
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to adjourn. Councilmember Bean seconded. All in favor, the motion
carried.
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The meeting adjourned at II :20 p.m.
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