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CITY OF AMMON
May 1, 1997
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor C. Bruce Ard in the City Building, 2135
South Ammon Road, Ammon. Idaho, at 7:30 P.M. with the following City Officials
present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilmember W. Lee Bean
Councilmember Ira K. Hall
Councilmember Steven J. Loveland
City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen
Attorney Brian Tucker
Engineer David E. Benton
Public Works Director David
Fire Chief Clarence Nelson
Wadsworth
Others Present: None
Absent: Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Councilmember Sherrill C. Bohn
Councilmember Hall led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. and Councilmember
Loveland offered the invocation.
Councilmember Hall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meetings held
April 3 and April 17, 1997. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. Roll
call vote: Hall - Yes; Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried.
Engineer Benton reported that he and Public Works Director Wadsworth visited with
Reed Hill. Well No.8 contractor. The well is not ready for operation. The
electrician is the biggest hold up. The pump has been on, and water has been
pumped into the irrigation ditch, but there are a number of little things to be
done. Plans are to fire up the generator during the coming week. Before the well
can go on line, there are some tests which are required by the Division of Environ-
mental Quality. The question was raised regarding when the contractor plans to
have the well completed. A completion date of March 31, 1997, was specified in the
contract, but that date has passed and the contractor has not indicated a date the
project will be completely finished. City Officials expressed disappointment that
the contractor appears to be dragging his feet. Discussion followed on terms of
the contract and the liquidated damage clause for not meeting the completion
deadline. The contract was reviewed and legal counsel provided input. Attorney
Brian Tucker was instructed to send R & S Construction Company, Inc., general
contractor,a letter to give notice that $400 per day liquidated damages and $400
per day additional engineering fees are incurring until the project is complete. It
was suggested a copy of the letter be sent to the bonding company.
A tabulation of the responses to the resident surveys,which were mailed with the
annual newsletter, has been completed. The tabulation is available for review in
the City Office. It was agreed a letter of thanks should be sent to those citizens
who identified themselves when they responded.
The City of Ammon Spring Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Saturday. May 10. The City
crew will pickup non-household trash on that day if it is set out to the curb by
2:00 P.M.
Engineer Benton presented an updated zoning map which incorporates the City Council
approved changes. Councilmember Hall moved to accept the official zoning map as
updated and presented in April 1997. Councilmember Loveland seconded the motion.
Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Landscaping around the City Building was discussed. Public Works was authorized to
engage Campbell's to pour a concrete landscape barrier in front of the building.
The estimated cost will be $80 for about thirty-six feet (36') of barrier.
Engineer Benton reported on the proposed East 17th Street resurfacing proj ect.
Preliminary plans were discussed. The engineer estimated the proj ect will cost
$330,000. Councilmember Bean pointed out that City of Idaho Falls did a similar
project for approximately $270,000. The Council authorized Engineer Benton to pro-
ceed with the advertisement for bids.
Reports: David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. Work projects have included
removal of unsafe playground equipment from McCowin Park, repair of two waterlines,
hauling topsoil to the parks, work on the ball fields, flush of Well No.5,
delivering the new playground equipment to Peterson Park, and removal of the pool
pump to have it rebuilt.
Attorney Brian Tucker inquired if the Council had reviewed the draft of the changes
to the dog ordinance. The review has not been completed. As far as criminal
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action in Ammon, there has been an influx of DUI cases. A letter has been prepared
for residents of Pony Acres to clarify the City's position regarding the use of
Talmage Street to access the bridle path.
Councilmember Loveland discussed proposed changes to the fire station to increase
the width of the two doors to make it easier to get the fire trucks in and out. He
plans to check out some prices. The doors to be removed can be utilized elsewhere.
One of the doors may be used to upgrade Well House No.4 in Peterson Park. That
cinder block building is good and he proposed improvements to make a good storage
building. Salvage of the tank inside Well No. 4 is questionable. He agreed to put
some costs together on the Fire Station and Well No.4. Public Works Director
Wadsworth was encouraged to put some feelers out on the well tank.
Councilmember Bean encouraged the City Officials to begin thinking about the 1998
fiscal year budget process. Building permit activity was discussed.
Councilmember Hall called attention to the
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The City Office has had inquiries about the Special Use Permit for Mansion House
which was granted to the owners but is to be operated by some new people. Also,
Joanne Jorgensen, 3360 East Sunnyside Road, is interested in giving the back part
of her property to her son to use for a manufactured home. Both requests should be
referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendations.
Fire Chief Clarence Nelson reported the Fire Department is doing good. They have
had two fire calls recently.
Claims were approved. Councilmember Bean moved to adj ourn the meeting, and the
motion was seconded by Councilmember Loveland. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00
P.M.
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