1/7/1999 Council Minutes
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CITY OF AMMON
January 7, 1999
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order
Building, 2135 South Aunnon Road,
present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Counci1member W. Lee Bean
Counci1member Harvey L. Crandall
Counci1member Ira K. Hall
Counci1member Steven J. Loveland
by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7:30 P.M. in the City
Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Engineer Bill Manwi11
Public Works Director David Wadsworth
Fire Chief Clarence Nelson
City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen
Others Present:
Jeff Summers, East Central Idaho Planning and Development
Dick Bybee, Planning and Zoning Commission Representative
Tom and Dan Hunsaker, 2925 Carolyn Lane, Ammon
Roy Hall, 2150 Sabin Drive, Ammon
Emerson and Joy K. Jenkins, 3560 Georgia Lane, Ammon
Jay Johnson, 2125 Cabe11aro, Ammon
Mark Johnson, 4254 East Sunnyside Road, Idaho Falls
David Benton, Benton Ertgineering
Brad Pickett
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Counci1member Loveland, and
Counci1member Crandall offered the invocation.
Joy K. Jenkins, 3560 Georgia Lane, requested a home occupation permit, dba Precious
Pets Caskets. Mrs. Jenkins has felt the need for some special way to bury a pet
dog or cat. She has designed a small casket out of a storage box which is padded
and covered with fabric. Traffic to the house will be minimal, and there will be
no employees. It is hoped that business will grow, but it is not anticipated that
the demand will be great. Counci1member Bean moved to approve a home occupation
permit for Joy Jenkins. The motion was seconded by Counci1member Crandall. Roll
call vote: Bean - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion
carried unanimously.
Jeff Summers of East Central Idaho Planning and Development circulated copies of
the application for an Idaho Community Development Block Grant for the Fire Station
Project which was submitted on November 20, 1998. He reported on the status of
the application and explained that additional information was requested. The addi-
tional information has been supplied. It includes a copy of Idaho Surveying and
Rating Bureau fire insurance classification, an explanation of how the Fire Depart-
ment conducted the LMI survey, and a letter from Eric Davis of Cantlon Properties
which estimates the value of the City property involved. The grant committee will
meet on January 21 in Boise, and after this meeting, the short list will be
announced. It is estimated there are $2 worth of requests for every $1 worth of
funds available.
Dick Bybee reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held December
1, 1998. A Public Hearing was held to consider annexation with initial zoning and
rezone of Hazen Olsen's property south of Sunnyside Road for Stillwater
Manufactured Home Park. There was considerable opposition, and the Commission
recommended that the request be denied because it is not an appropriate location
for a manufactured home park. The Commission plans a work session on Tuesday,
January 26, to review the Com prehensive Plan and other zoning procedures. The
Commission believes that the original intent of the development was not met when
the Karford property was annexed and zoned. They plan to review the action taken
at a Public Hearing to consider a rezone on February 3, 1999. The Planning and
Zoning Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, 1999.
The addressing for the south end of Tay10rview Lane in Stonehaven Division No.6
has not been resolved. Jay Johnson, developer, presented a proposal drawn by
Engineer Benton. It proposes that the name Taylorview Lane be continued from where
it curves to the east and ends in a cuI de sac at the canal. A lot would be eli-
miniated and deeded as a street through to the south with an agreement that it
would not be opened as a street until such time as the County subdivision on the
south is brought up to City standards. The problem with the proposal is the resi-
dents of Felt-Waite Addition were promised that Tay10rview Lane would never be
connected with a through street to Suburban Acres. Considerable discussion
followed. Johnson's proposal was rej ected. The final recommendation was for
Tay10rview Lane to continue from Sunnyside Road and curve to the east on the south
end of Stonehaven Division No. 6 across the canal to a point where it intersects
with a north/south street (Midway Avenue) which could connect with the County sub-
division on the south. House numbers on Tay10rview Lane progress from 3330 through
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to 3898 and on to 4100 at an interesecting north/south street. Judy Street is
planned to connect with Rich Lane.
Jay Johnson registered a complaint. As developers, Jay and Mark Johnson have tried
to do what the City has asked, and they have tried to make a good subdivision.
Johnsons are having trouble with the Bonneville County building inspectors, and
they are beginning to feel picked on. Every time a building permit application is
submitted, the inspector asks for something different or one more thing. Mark
Johnson explained some of the problems, and he requested some up front ground
rules. Some of the areas of concern are plan requirements, red lining plans,
number of plans, energy worksheet, clean up of the yard, requirements for a C. 0.,
inspectors using obscene language, and starting construction without a permit. The
Council asked Mark to write up the complaints which he discussed. Commissioner
Bill Shurtleff, Bonneville County Planner Steve Serr, and Building Inspector Roger
Anderson should be invited to the next City Council Meeting to respond to the
complaint and to establish some better working relationships.
Councilmember Crandall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held
December 17, 1998. The motion was seconded by Counci1member Bean. Roll call vote:
Crandall - Yes; Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unani-
mously.
Regarding unfinished business, Public Works Director Wadsworth is working on the
cross walk from Carolyn Lane to Sand Creek Middle School. On the Marlene Street
and Wanda Street cu1 de sac agreements, signatures are needed from three more of
the residents. The Council plans to continue collecting a list of locations where
street lights are needed. Robert Beck has been notified that a public hearing is
needed for his appeal of the denial of his sideyard variance and that he needs to
pay up front for the costs involved before a hearing is advertised. No action is
planned until Robert Beck responds. If he does not respond, then he needs to take
the carport down.
Counci1member Crandall moved to accept the proposal of Galusha, Higgins, and
Galusha to conduct the financial audits for the City of Ammon for the fiscal year
1999, fiscal year 2000, and fiscal year 2001. The motion was seconded by Council-
member Loveland. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bean -
Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
Engineer Manwi11 discussed the information received from the Transportation
Department concerning the need for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) involving
the use of "Transportation Impact Studies" to better analyze the impacts from land
development proj ects on the State and Local transportation system. Since Ammon
is located far enough away from any State Highway System that anything done in
Ammon is not likely to have much of an impact, it is not really necessary to sign
an MOU with the State. However, the City may want to consider requiring an impact
study for major developments. BMPO will not and does not have an MOU with ITD on
traffic impact studies.
Reports: Chief Nelson reported for the Fire Department. A written report for
December was distributed to the Council. David Wadsworth reported for Public Works.
Attorney Anderson discussed the City's policy to turn water off when services are
not paid for. The City is not responsible to supply water if a resident does not
sign up for service.
Councilmember Loveland is meeting with the architect on Monday, and he is hoping
to get the fire station plan finalized so it can be advertised for bids in March.
This would make it possible to begin construction late in Mayor early June.
Councilmember Loveland will be gone the second Council Meeting in February.
The City Office has received numerous calls about developing various areas of
Ammon. Claims were approved.
Mayor Ard pointed out that Counci1members received a packet from First Security
Bank regarding the past and current status of the Ammon Urban Renewal project. The
bank representatives requested the members to review the material and to meet as
a group to discuss the status and the next step. Counci1member Bean objects to the
City getting too involved. The matter was left up to Mayor Ard to decide about.
Counci1member Bean moved to adjourn the meeting to an Executive Session to discuss
matters relative to the office staff. The regular meeting was adjourned.
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