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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (75) I I I 107 February 6, 1997 CITY OF AMMON February 6, 1997 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order by Council President W. Lee Bean in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho, at 7:30 P. M. with the following City Officials present: Council President W. Lee Bean Councilmember Sherrill C. Bohn Councilmember Ira K. Hall Mayor C. Bruce Ard (arrived a few minutes after the meeting started) Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Fire Chief Clarence Nelson City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Wadsworth Others Present: Barbara J. Ellis, City Office Stan Ingram, 3375 Southwick Lane, Ammon Kenneth K. Knoelk, 2030 Ross Avenue, Ammon Larry Schuldt, 6211 South 15th West, Idaho Falls Julie Bean and two sons, 3858 Marlene Street, Ammon Absent: Councilmember Steven J. Loveland The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilmember Bean, and the invocation was offered by Councilmember Bohn. Stan Ingram reported on the Bonneville County Emergency Management meetings that he has attended. The November meeting was on hazardous chemicals and the affect of hazardous chemical spills in our community. The network of command for hazardous incidents was discussed. The major area of concern in Ammon is the chlorine at the swimming pool. The January meeting focused on earthquakes. Ammon Fire Chief Clarence Nelson requested that he be notified of the meetings so he or a representative of the Fire Department can attend. Kenneth Knoelk, 2030 Ross Avenue, submitted an application for a non-commercial kennel license. Knoelks own four Pomeranian dogs--one male and three females. The dogs are Mrs. Knoelk's hobby. They are all indoor dogs. They have a 6' X 12' run in the garage which is used during the time their children are in school. There is a matching outside kennel for nice weather. The dogs come in at night, they are quiet, and they are not allowed to run loose. Knoelks do breed the dogs for two litters per year, and the puppies are sold when they are about six weeks old. The Council cautioned the applicant to make sure they do not breed to increase the number of dogs so the hobby is turned into a commercial operation. Councilmember Bean moved to approve a non-commercial kennel license for Kenneth Knoelk, 2030 Ross Avenue. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. Roll call vote: Bean- Yes; Hall - Yes; Bohn - Yes. The motion carried. Larry Schuldt, Building Inspector, reported on the building permit/inspection activity. Building has been slow during December and January, but it is beginning to pick up. Plans are underway for Circuit City, an electronics business, to construct a commercial building of 27,000 square feet south of Albertsons in the Ammon Town Center development. The first application has been received for a manufactured home to be placed on a lot in Olsen Park at 3625 Rich Lane. Development of property on the east side of Rosedale Lane owned by Boyd Thompson, which is located between Molen Street and Sunnyside Road, was discussed. Larry Schuldt is interested in the property, and he inquired about what the City will require for street development. Development of the property has been discussed at previous Council Meetings. City requirements were restated as thirty-two feet (32') of pavement, a drainage swale, minimum lot widths to conform with the R-l zone, and approved rezone before development with multi-family homes. Councilmember Bean moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held December 19, 1996, and January 16, 1997. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bohn. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried. Items of unfinished business were discussed. The drainage problem by Michael Jones' property on Midway Avenue seems to be better. The graded swale has helped. Attorney Anderson prepared for Council approval a draft letter to be sent to Sue Sorensen regarding renewal of her kennel license. It was recommended that the letter request Sorensens to call the City Office to make arrangements for an in- spection and to request they attend City Council Meeting on February 20, 1997, to explain the application and to answer questions. Engineer Benton reported on Well No.8. The concrete floor has been poured and, as soon as the floor is up to strength, the generator will be installed. 108 February 6, 1997 Councilmember Bohn discussed the resident surveys which have been returned. She plans to present a more detailed report at a later meeting, but she brought out a number of requests for action. A drainage problem on the south end of Midway Avenue needs to be addressed. Potholes on East 17th Street are becoming a problem. The stop sign on Falcon Drive at Sawtooth Street is opposite to what it should be. Falcon Drive should be through for traffic and Sawtooth Street should be a stop street. It was recommended two stop signs be placed for a period of time and then the Falcon sign could be removed. Most of the surveys expressed concern about parking in the streets and dirty yards. Citizens would like more animal control. The wants list is long and varied, but Ammon is still a good place to live. Councilmember Bohn moved to amend Resolution No. 97-1 under Section 3 b. Delinquent Payment to read "plus the payment of a $10.00 charge for restoring the water I service until October 1, 1997, and thereafter a charge of $25.00 for restoring water service." The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. Roll call vote: Bohn - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Terms of three of the Planning and Zoning Commission members expire on February 28, 1997. Mark Scrogham and Dixie Cut forth have declined reappointment. Mayor Ard recommended that Maxine Hardy be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a three year term to expire February 28, 2000. Councilmember Hall moved to confirm the recommendation of Mayor Ard to appoint Maxine Hardy as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bohn. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Bean presented a letter from Dale Storer, City Attorney for City of Idaho Falls, with a revised ordinance for consideration which increases boarding/impound fees for dogs, increases boarding/impound fees for other animals, changes the dog licensing fees, and proposes a graduated increase of the amount of the penalty for any person who commits multiple violations for dogs running at large within a two year period. Dog licensing fees are of most concern for Ammon. The opinion was expressed that it would be beneficial for surrounding entities to have consistent charges. The recommended annual license fee is $6 for neutered dogs and $10 for unneutered dogs. Discussion followed on the various other dog ordinance charges, whether or not to increase fees, and whether to adjust the fees by ordinance or by resolution. Councilmember Bean moved to adjust the annual dog licensing fee to $10 for I unneutered and unspayed dogs and to $6 for neutered and spayed dogs, to leave as is the non-commercial kennel license fee at $25 and the commercial kennel license fee at $50, and to adopt a graduated penalty on any violation of the dog ordinance at $25 for the first offense and $50 for the second offense and $75 for the third offense within a two year period. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bohn - Yes. The motion carried. Discussion on dog issues continued. The Council was particularly interested in the disposition of citations. Attorney Anderson reviewed legal procedures involved with citations. Collections on citations have been a problem and once a citation is issued there needs to be a follow up. Councilmember Bean suggested Attorney Anderson provide the City with a form letter to send to violaters who do not post bonds at the City Office or appear at Court to advise they need to respond within fifteen days or legal action will be initiated. The Council requested information on the number of citations issued. A complaint has been received that there are three unlicensed dogs at 2825 Salmon Street. The residents have contacted the City Office to obtain an application for a non-commercial kennel license, and they plan to submit it to the City Council for action. The City Clerk advised a request has been received for a fireworks permit for a public fireworks display at the grand opening of the Target Store on March 8, 1997. I The requirements specified in City Code 7-3-10 and 7-3-11 were reviewed. The request was referred to Ammon Fire Chief Clarence Nelson for follow up action. Engineer Benton discussed the use of borrow pits for drainage. Various areas have used this type of drainage. Benton has approved the engineered drainage designs for Fox Hollow and Schoolside additions. He recommended that City of Ammon enforce similar drainage designs for all areas developed without curb and gutter. Home owners should be given a copy of the drainage plans when they move into a house and sign up for City services. Reports: David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. Potholes have been filled during the week. Two park shelters have been built and one more is planned for Peterson Park. The crew worked on a water break today. I I I 109 February 6, 1997 Mayor Ard reported that Mayor Linda Milam sent information about Ammon joining as a sponsor of the High Country Resource Conservation and Development Area (RC&D). More research will be completed before any action is taken to join. The annual sewer report has been received from the City of Idaho Falls, and it is on file in the City Office. Charges for sewage treatment and sewer operation and maintenance have been reduced a little for 1997. The City Clerk asked for approval to continue to use $300 as a capital outlay investment figure. Expenditures of less than $300 are considered as operation and maintenance items. The $300 figure is still good, but consideration needs to be given on an individual item basis. The Ammon Cemetery Board has requested to use the City Building for a Cemetery Board Meeting on March 10, 1997. The City Council approved the request. Councilman Hall moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting and to move into an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. ATTEST ~(l- e~J CITY CLERK /" .