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7/15/1999 Council Minutes CITY OF AMMON July 15, 1999 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: I 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 W. Lee Bean Councilmember Ira K. Hall Councilmember Steven J. Loveland Attorney Brian Tucker Engineer Bill Manwill Public Works Director David Wadsworth Fire Chief Clarence Nelson City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: Tom Hunsaker, 2925 Carolyn Lane, Ammon Alan E. Cunningham, 3135 Carolyn Lane, Ammon Garth Cunningham, Mountain River Engineering Vicky and Richard Riggs, 2060 Heather Lane, Ammon Jackie Bradley Robin Preston Absent: Council member Harvey L. Crandall Attorney W. Joe Anderson Councilmember Hall led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Councilmember Loveland offered the invocation. I Vicky Riggs, CEO, updated the Council on the operation of Premier Ambulance. She expressed thanks for the letter of support to help attain Intermediate Life Support status. In June, they began operating at the Idaho Advanced EMT level. It has been possible to obtain a second ambulance. However, only one ambulance is in operation, and the other one is on standby. Ms. Riggs is also interested in activities for the Ammon Fifth LDS Ward. They are interested in community service projects. She suggested that the City Officials make a list of projects that need doing, and they will supply the manpower. I Tom Hunsaker reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held July 6, 1999. A public hearing was held to consider a request to rezone from RPA to R-2 some of the property on the south side of East 1 ih Street in Eagle Pointe. There was considerable citizen opposition. A pro for the rezone is East 1ih Street is good for high-density housing. A con is the rezone jumps from RPA to R-2 without any buffer. It was recommended that the request be denied because the Comprehensive Plan designates the area as low density residential. Jay Johnson filed a request to rezone to R-2 three of the lots in Stonehaven Division No.7 Amended. This would make it possible to develop with only townhouses facing the cul-de-sac and establish only one zone on each of the lots. The public hearing was conducted, but Jay Johnson had to leave before any action could be taken. The action was tabled until the next meeting. Final Plats for Eagle Pointe Division No. 2 and Centennial Ranch Division No. 7 were recommended for approval. It was recommended that the City Council approve a variance to divide Mel Richardson's lot on Brookfield Lane. One lot would have a frontage of less than one hundred (100) feet. There were no problems with granting a conditional use permit to the Berean Baptist Church to allow them to build a church on a piece of Ashment property on First Street, which is adjacent to Fox Hollow Subdivision. Regarding the code interpretations requested by the City Office, motels are an allowable use in the C-I zone. A hotel and a motel is similar use, therefore, a hotel should be allowable in the Teton Spectrum which is zoned HC-1. Anderson Lumber property on East 1 ih Street is beginning to look like a used car lot. This is an issue for the City Council to deal with. I Garth Cunningham of Mountain River Engineering reviewed the Final Plat for Eagle Pointe Division No.2. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the plat. Engineer Manwill has approved the development agreement, but it is not known whether or not Attorney Anderson has approved it. Division No. 2 is planned for development with only single family dwellings. The pavement width is to be thirty-two (32) feet according to the agreement. The developers are in the process of construction in Division No.1, and it depends on the market when they will begin construction in Division No.2. Engineer Manwill pointed out there is an irrigation ditch involved, and the City has a responsibility to notify the purchasers to provide for the irrigation system or to pay for exclusion from the district. Councilmember Hall moved to approve the Final Plat for Eagle Pointe Division No. 2 subject to approval of the development agreement by Attorney Anderson and to providing for $7700 credit to go to upsizing of the Ross Avenue lift station. Council member Loveland seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hall- Yes; Loveland - Yes; Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Garth Cunningham represented the developers and reviewed the Final Plat for Centennial Ranch Division No.7. Attorney Anderson has reviewed the development agreement. Engineer Manwill has approved the development agreement, the improvement drawings for Division No.7, and the Final Plat of Division NO.7. Annexation includes Division No. 7 and the unplatted property on the south, which is proposed to be Division NO.8. Council member Bean moved to approve the development agreement, the improvement drawings for Centennial ranch Division No.7, and the Final Plat for Centennial Ranch Division NO.7. Councilmember Hall seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall- Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. I Councilmember Bean introduced Ordinance No. 266 by title. 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 ORDINANCEOF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS ORDINANCE AND OF THE ANNEXATION OF SAID LANDS. (CENTENNIAL RANCH SUBDIVISION, DIVISION NO.7 AND PROPOSED DIVISION NO. 8) Councilmember Bean moved that the City Council dispenses with the rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived. Councilmember Hall seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. I Ordinance No. 266 was again read by title and in full. Councilmember Bean moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 266 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. Councilmember Loveland seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes: Hall- yes. The motion carried. Extension of the waterline east of Ammon Road on 17th Street was discussed. The water distribution from Well NO.7 and Well NO.8 was explained. Councilmember Hall pointed out that Intermountain Gas broke a waterline on Ross Avenue when they were installing a gas line. As a result, it was learned there is only a six (6) inch distribution line on the north end of Ross Avenue. While the waterline is being extended to serve the new developments, there is a critical need to update the existing distribution. Public Works Director Wadsworth suggested an alternate extension idea to go up Ammon Road and the proposed John Adams Parkway with a ten (10) inch line. This would mean adding about another half mile to the original extension plans. The water system distribution lines were reviewed on the map. A ten (10) inch line is the first step in improving the distribution system. Council member Bean moved to add to the 1 ih Street waterline extension plans. Council member Hall seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall- Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Garth Cunningham inquired about the Hillcrest High School parking lot, the parking lot access, and the extension of Owen Street. The parking lot has been designed, and the I School District is ready to move forward. It is important for the City to decide how to address the issue as soon as possible. The School District has been notified that a permit from the City is required before they begin construction of the parking lot. The City Officials are of the opinion that Owen Street should be extended to Hitt Road. The School District is opposed to the extension because of safety problems. There was a lengthy discussion about accesses to the school, extension of Owen Street, student safety, liability, the requirements for an access from the parking lot, and condemnation of property to obtain a right-of-way. Councilmember Loveland moved to grant a permit to School District 93 for a parking lot provided they extend the street beyond the radius of the entry into the parking lot, the street matches specifications as approved for the street to the west, the street is dedicated to the City for public use, only three accesses are approved, the east access on to Sunnyside Road is closed if Owen Street is accessed, and a traffic study needs to be completed. If a traffic study shows a minimum safety issue, the School District is requested to grant an easement across their property to the City. Council member Hall seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Loveland - Yes; Hall- Yes; Bean - No. The motion carried. The City is looking for a solution to the problem not to cut the school off or to be hard nosed. Garth Cunningham expressed concern that the city will lose access to Owen Street if a decision is not made. Discussion continued on the street specifications for Owen Street. The school is to be notified there are three approved accesses. If they want a fourth access, they need to attend City Council meeting to negotiate, Councilmember Hall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held June 17, 1999. Councilmember Bean seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. I Unfinished Business: Installation of the playground equipment in Lions Park has been delayed until after the baseball season is over. There are still problems to be resolved with the employee's health insurance coverage. The waste ditch drainage problem at 2475 South Ammon Road has not been resolved. Jay Johnson installed a culvert to match the culvert that existed on the Hook property when he constructed Maple Village. Hook has since upgraded his culvert, so it does not seem to be Johnson's problem. A definite date has not been announced for the ground breaking for the new fire station. However, the contractor should be ready to go within the next two weeks. No formal ground breaking ceremony is planned. The Circle K Store in Ammon has been sold to Jackson's Food Stores effective July 28, 1999. A request has been received to transfer the business licenses to the new owner. The transfer procedures outlined in City Code were reviewed. Jackson's Food needs to obtain approval from the State of Idaho and Bonneville County before the City of Ammon can complete the transfer of licenses. Councilmember Hall moved to approve the transfer of the 1999 business licenses (retail convenience store, sale of beer by the bottle or can not to be consumed on the premises, and sale of wine by the bottle not to be consumed on the premises) for Circle K Stores to Jackson's Food Stores subject to them going through the proper steps with the State and County. Councilmember Loveland seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hall- Yes; Loveland - Yes; Bean - Yes. The motion carried. I Resolution No. 99-3 pertaining to sewer connection fees was introduced. The purpose of the resolution is to increase the connection fee to $600 effective July 1, 1999, to agree with the City of Idaho Falls as per the contractual agreement. A hearing concerning the increase was held at City Council Meeting on July 1, 1999. Council member Bean moved to approve Resolution No. 99-3 to increase the sewer connection fee. Councilmember Hall seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; The motion carried. Reports: Fire Chief Nelson reported for the Fire Department. The Chief talked with a representative of Target about grant possibilities. Target is interested in helping fire departments and our Department plans to keep in touch. The report of fire calls was circulated and reviewed with the Council. July 4th was an interesting experience. A car show is planned for McCowin Park on July 24. Mayor Ard was asked to provide a Mayor's trophy. David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. The trees at Marlene Street and Ross Avenue have been trimmed. The resident observed the trimming. Councilmember Loveland had a tree mover look at the trees by Well NO.7 to see which are good enough to be moved and used along the street by the fire station. There is about twenty good trees available for use somewhere in the City. The fire station contract specifies 120 days completion date. I Council member Bean called attention to a cable ordinance that Idaho Falls is considering. The ordinance has come about as a result of the Cable Company hanging their wires on the City owned poles. He inquired if Ammon needs to be looking at a similar ordinance because our franchise agreement comes up for renewal the end of the year. Attorney Tucker reported there is starting to be a dispute with cable companies, phone companies, et ai, as to whose poles are what and what they have to compensate for. The legal counsel was asked to make a recommendation about a cable ordinance. The City Clerk reviewed pending zoning requests. Richardson's are still interested in a variance but the City Council hearing will be delayed until Aug 19 or Sept 2. Marlene Hatton and Carol Miller are interested in annexation so Carol can connect to the water and sewer when it is available. They need to work out some details and finalize their decisions. Claims were approved. Councilmember Bean moved to adjourn the meeting, and Councilmenber Hall seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. QQ ATTEST I City Clerk I