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October 5, 1995
CITY OF AMMON
October 5, 1995
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor C. Bruce
Building, 3270 Molen Street, Ammon, Idaho, with
present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilman Harvey Crandall
Councilman Ira K. Hall
Councilman Steven J. Loveland
Councilman Greg J. Maeser
Ard at 7:30 P. M. in the City
the following City Officials
Engineer David E. Benton
Public Works Director David
Fire Marshal Robert Farrow
City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen
Wadsworth
Others Present:
Linda Killian, 3225 Circle S Drive, Ammon
Travis and Michelle Killian, 3225 Circle S Drive, Ammon
Ron and Tammy Mihu, 2365 Circle S Drive, Ammon
Tyler Jones, 3035 Backhand Drive, Ammon (Boy Scout)
Russell N. Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, Ammon
Stella M. Steele, 345 Luv Place, Ammon
Ken Shepherd, 2475 Midway Avenue, Ammon
Absent: Attorney W. Joe Anderson
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Greg J. Maeser,
and the invocation was offered by Councilman Crandall.
Stella M. Steele, 345 Luv Place, requested a home occupation permit for an environ-
mental consulting business. Ms. Steele is currently employed locally as an
environmental consultant by SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation).
Her job allows her to do a limited amount of private consulting, and she desires
to begin to establish a private business. Surveys will be made at various
locations, and the reports will be completed at the home. There will be very
little traffic generated. Ms. Steele signed a statement to certify she will comply
with the home occupation requirements of C.C. ll-5-27H. Councilman Maeser moved
to approve a home occupation permit for Stella M. Steele, dba Steele Environmental,
345 Luv Place. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote:
Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried
unanimously.
Councilman Maeser reported on the Planning and Zoning Meeting held October 3, 1995.
The major item of business was a request for variance for the Ammon Town Center
Phase II development to allow the proposed anchor building to be sited with the
northwest corner twenty-four feet (24') from the property line rather than the
required thirty feet (30') from the property line. The Commission recommended
approval of the setback variance. The City Council acting as the Board of
Adjustments will consider the request at a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 19,
1995. The new zoning map was approved. James Southwick will no longer be serving
on the Bonneville County Planning and Zoning Commission, and the City of Ammon
needs to recommend some names for a replacement representative.
Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held
September 21, 1995~ The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote:
Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried
unanimously.
The Killian fence at 3225 Circle S Drive which has been the source of the
controversy regarding a clear view of the intersecting street at Circle S Drive
and Midway Avenue has been taken down. Linda Killian submitted a request to the
City Council for $300 to assist with the expenses involved in rebuilding the fence.
The request was itemized as follows:
Acore
Cutting Cement $ 75.00 Min.
B.M.C. West
lX8 Cedar 117.00
2X4X8 38.00
Nails 70.00
Total $ 300.00
Councilman Loveland opposed the City paying for any of the rebuilding expenses
because it was understood the City would provide the labor to move the fence and
Killians would be responsible for reasonable expenses. Other members of the
Council did not have a problem with approving the amount requested because it was
believed the fence could not be moved without some damage. Discussion followed.
Mrs. Killian maintained the fence was legal and should not have to be moved.
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Fifteen years earlier another City Council granted a variance for a six foot fence
where it was built. The Council interpreted the variance to apply to the height
of the fence, and they tried to make it clear that permission could not be given
to build a privately owned fence on City right-of-way. No opinions were changed.
The fence needs to be rebuilt on Killian's property. Councilman Maeser moved to
approve Acore cutting the concrete at the City's expense and to replace the
materials as noted up to the amount specified. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Loveland -
No; Hall Yes. The motion carried. Public Works Director Wadsworth was
authorized to make arrangements to have the concrete cut. The company should bill
the City for the cutting. Mr. Killian was authorized to purchase the other
materials as approved, and the City will reimburse him.
Ron Mihu, 2365 Circle S Drive, explained this was his first town meeting, but he I
plans to be more involved in the future to check out what is going on. He is a
neighbor to the Killians. He does not believe much was accomplished by moving the
fence, and he pointed out Midway Avenue needs some more straightening out. He asked
if all the fences that go out to the curb will be moved. Public Works Director
Wadsworth stated the City is trying to eliminate similar problems. He and Mrs.
Mihu criticized the way properties are maintained in Ammon, and they expressed the
need to be proud of our town. Actions of City Officials were questioned and a
somewhat lively discussion followed. Former Mayor Russell Swensen defended City
action.
Extension of the First Street waterline is on hold until the water is out of the
canal.
Russell Swensen reported on the bid opening for the walking path in McCowin Park.
Bids were received as follows:
L. N. Johnson Paving
Premier Paving
BECO Construction Co., Inc.
HK Contractors, Inc.
$20,125.00
$21,400.00
$29,375.00
$21,075.00
All bidders were determined to be responsible. The completion date is set for
October 31, 1995. Engineer Benton explained bid details. Councilman Harvey
Crandall moved to accept the low bid from L. N. Johnson in the amount of $20,125.00 I
for construction and paving of the walking path in McCowin Park. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Maeser -
Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
Original plans were to construct 2500 feet of walking path. Russell Swensen
proposed to extend the walking path approximately 1500 feet, and he outlined the
proposal for the City Council. The total cost of the walking path including the
extension was estimated to be $32,000. The school will benefit by extending the
path, and they are willing to participate in the cost but they will need to budget
the funds in their next year. School funds will be available after July 1, 1995.
Mr. Swensen prepared a budget for the path and explained how we can do the project.
Funding will be as follows:
CHC Foundation Grant
School District No. 93
Recycling Receipts
Sale of Sod
City Match
$15,000.00
4,000.00
4,000.00
653.00
Balance of Cost
The School District will send a letter of commitment for $4,000 but the City will
need to advance the money until their funds become available. Councilman Crandall
moved to extend the walking path in McCowin Park both north and south on Midway
as laid out by the committee on the condition that the City of Ammon receives a
letter of commitment from the School District in the amount of $4,000. The motion I
was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes;
Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The City Clerk
questioned about the liability involved with the walking path being partly on City
property and partly on school property. The path is actually laid out mostly on
City property but it does curve onto school property. According to the school this
is not a problem because the path promotes increased safety for the children. The
walking path should be constructed back from Midway Avenue about twenty to twenty-
five feet.
An updated Zoning Map was presented for Council approval.
pointed out, and the Council asked for the corrections to be
is approved as the official zoning map.
A few errors were
made before the map
Reports: Public Works Director David Wadsworth discussed plans to cut sod for the
walking path and to rebuild Killian's fence. It will be necessary to get a post
hole digger to dig about ten holes for the fence project.
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Councilman Loveland recommended the City
for his work on the walking path and
commendation is in order.
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extend a big thanks to Russell Swensen
the recycling program. A letter of
Councilman Maeser discussed parking problems in Tie Breaker Village. One of the
problems has been taken care of, but the City needs to follow up on another vehicle
left parked on Tie Breaker Drive.
The AIC Legislative Committee will be meeting October 11 in Nampa. Councilman
Maeser plans to resign from the committee. Ken Shepherd has expressed an interest
in serving on the committee provided there is not a problem with him not being a
city official. The Council did not have any objection to Ken Shepherd
representing City of Ammon on the AIC Legislative Committee.
Councilman Hall inquired about approving the claim in the amount of $53,639.75
received from Double E Construction Inc. on the new City Building. The architects
have reviewed the claim and approved payment. The Council also approved the claim.
Councilman Crandall requested direction from the Council regarding chairs for the
new City Building. American Seating of Salt Lake has quoted prices and supplied
two chairs for trial. In order to have delivery in mid December, the chairs need
to be ordered within the next two weeks. Councilman Crandall plans to pursue more
possibilities and report back to the Council.
The Council selected Thursday, November 9, at 7:30 P.M. to canvass the municipal
election votes. The purpose of the election is to elect two (2) Council Members
to serve for a term of four (4) years, or until the election and qualification of
their successors. As of this date, only one candidate has filed a nomination
petition.
Construction on the new City Building was discussed. Engineer Benton presented
Invoice No. 2601 in the amount of $14,585.65 from Triple G Excavating for
installation of the sewer and water line to the new City Building. It was
recommended that 5% or $729.28 be withheld. The Council authorized the City Clerk
to issue a check for $13,856.37 to Triple G Construction.
Claims were approved. Councilman Maeser moved to adjourn the meeting, and the
motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. The meeting was ad'ourned at 8:55 P.M.
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