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AMMON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 7:00 P.M.
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
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AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Sean Coletti at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance Council President Slack
Prayer Councilmember Tibbitts
B. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Accounts Payable Report: Exhibit A
2. Minutes:
i. June 4, Regular Meeting
ii. June 11, Work Session
C. PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA (5-minute limit)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinance 639 Storage Unit Zoning (Cindy Donovan, City Planner)
2. Ordinance 640 Road Name Change (Micah Austin, City Administrator)
3. Resolution 2020-006R Surplus Property
G. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Staff Items
i. Urban Renewal Area: 1st Street Innovation District
ii. Fire District Resolution
2. City Council Items
3. Items
H. ADJOURN
INDIVIDUALS NEEDING ACCOMODATION DUE TO DISABILITY MUST CONTACT CITY HALL NO
Next Resolution Number: 2020-007R
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LATER THAN 1:00 P.M. THE DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED MEETING TO ARRANGE ASSISTANCE
Next Ordinance Number: 641
AMMON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020 7:00 P.M.
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Sean Coletti at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Tibbitts
Prayer Councilmember Wheeler
B. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Accounts Payable Report: Exhibit A
2. Minutes:
i. May 21, Regular Meeting
C. PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA (5-minute limit)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. ACTION ITEMS:
1. Senior Center FY21 Funding Request
2. YMCA Snack Shack Contract (YĻƓ YƓƚĭŷͲ tğƩƉƭ ğƓķ wĻĭƩĻğƷźƚƓ 5źƩĻĭƷƚƩΜ
3. Bonneville County Fire District Decision
4. Bonneville County Fire District Reduction in City Levy
G. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Staff Reports
i. July 2 Meeting
ii. RFP BMPO Projects
2. City Council Reports
3.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. Real Property Acquisition Idaho Code 74-206 (1) (c)
I. ADJOURN
MINUTES
City Officials Present: Mayor Sean Coletti (in person)
Council President Russell Slack (in person)
Councilmember Rex Thompson (in person)
Councilmember Scott Wessel (in person)
Councilmember Byron Wiscombe (in person)
Councilmember Craig Tibbitts (via person)
Councilmember Josh Wheeler (in person)
City Attorney Scott Hall (in person)
City Administrator Micah Austin (in person)
Fire Chief Stacy Hyde (in person)
City Clerk Kristina Buchan (in person)
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A. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Coletti opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Ammon City Hall building located
at 2135 South Ammon Road, the meeting was conducted via a Zoom conference call. Council Member
Tibbitts led the Pledge of Allegiance and Council Member Wheeler offered a prayer.
B. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Accounts Payable Report: Exhibit A
b. Minutes:
i. May 21, Regular Meeting
Council discussed various items within the financials with staff explanation for each.
It was moved by Council Member Tibbitts and seconded by Council President Slack to approve the consent
agenda. Motion passes unanimously with vote by roll call
C. PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Coletti announced that George Reinhart had been given the Extra Mile award for his willingness to
help out with any project that needed attention and asked Council to congratulate him when they saw
him next.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA (5-minute limit)
Thea Disney, 4290 Birchwood Circle, presented to Council to announce the 2020 Ammon Arts Community
Theatre Suessical Musical being done over the Summer. Thea detailed the steps to get licensing,
costumes, props, and other supplies to complete the project and the fundraising efforts that have taken
place recently. Disney asked for a small grant to support the program with Administrator Micah Austin
reviewing the opportunities available in the budget to fund said request.
F. ACTION ITEMS:
a. Senior Center FY21 Funding Request
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Micah Austin introduced Valisa Say, 535 W 21 St, Idaho Falls, ID, of the Idaho Falls Senior Center
presented to Council to request additional funding from Council for the Meals on Wheels service
offered in the area. Say asked for funding in the amount of $2.25 per meal to seniors receiving meals
through the program in Ammon.
It was moved by Council President Slack and seconded by Council Member Wheeler to table the
discussion of an increase of funding to the Idaho Falls Senior Center. Motion passes unanimously with
vote by roll call
b. YMCA Snack Shack Contract (YĻƓ YƓƚĭŷͲ tğƩƉƭ ğƓķ wĻĭƩĻğƷźƚƓ 5źƩĻĭƷƚƩΜ
Parks Director Ken Knoch presented Council with agreement between the City and the YMCA for
services at the Pool Snack Shack for the 2020 Pool Season. Knoch reviewed the details of the contract
and answered any questions from Council. Council discussed the partnership between YMCA and
Ammon and how the relationship would benefit both parties. Council and Knoch added that while
the 3% of sales coming to the City was low, there would be no cost to employee staff in the shack.
It was moved by Council President Slack and seconded by Council Member Tibbitts to approve the
Snack Shack Agreement as presented.
Wessell no, too good of a deal for YMCA utilities ought to be included in the contract
Thompson no, YMCA should pay for expenses and 3% is too low
Wiscombe yes
Slack yes
Tibbitts yes
Wheeler - yes
Motion passes with vote by roll call
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c. Bonneville County Fire District Decision
Mayor Coletti outlined the steps taken by the City to inform Ammon about a transition to the
Bonneville County Fire District adding that a letter had been sent to all residents and two public
hearings had been held on the subject. Council noted that there was no contract presented at the
meeting and they were simply voting on the desire to move forward with the resolution to join
into the District. Council further discussed the option to bring the decision to a ballot initiative for
residents and the implications of having a low turnout of residents at the opportunities for public
comment. Council further discussed the representation to the District Board and how individuals
would be appointed, and later elected, and what that would mean for decision being made
within the District. Mayor Coletti pointed out that Ammon residents would see no change in
service and would still be serviced by the same Ammon Fire Department that responds to calls
today. Mayor Coletti asked Council members Wessell and Wiscombe and appropriate Staff to
participate in conversations with County representation to move forward with discussions.
It was moved by Council President Slack and seconded by Council Member Wessel to move
forward with the negotiations of a contract and the signing of a resolution with the Bonneville
County Fire District. Motion passes unanimously with vote by roll call
d. Bonneville County Fire District Reduction in City Levy
It was moved by Council President Slack and seconded by Council Member Tibbitts to take the
appropriate budgetary steps to reduce the City of Ammon Tax Levy in the amount of the Ammon
Fire Department Budget contingent on the successful passage of a resolution to join the Bonneville
County Fire District. Motion passes unanimously with vote by roll call
Council President Slack left the meeting at 8:15pm
G. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
a. Staff Reports
i. Chief Hyde updated Council on recent department activities and Unified Command
meetings.
ii. Finance Director Jennifer Belfield reviewed budgeting timeline and would have a budget
to review for Council at the work session next week.
iii. Austin updated Council on the progress of the real property acquisition moving forward.
Austin is also working on a consulting agreement to acquire BMPO grant funding
available to the City.
b. City Council Reports
Council Member Wiscombe brought up the opportunity to use a local company for building
fogging and treatment of facilities.
Council Member Thompson discussed the locations of and plans for future commercial property
available in the City and the long-term plans for layout of the community. Council will discuss at a
future work session.
Council Member Wheeler asked for future discussion and partnership with the Bonneville County
Sherriff Office to present officer tactics with the community.
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Mayor Coletti detailed upcoming plans for 4 of July events a flag raising and ceremony in the
morning and the potential for a firework show in the evening. Plans for each event are still in the
works and will be communicated with Council as details are finalized.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a. Real Property Acquisition Idaho Code 74-206 (1) (c)
There was no Executive Session
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I. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 9:10
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Sean Coletti, Mayor
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Kristina Buchan, City Clerk
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2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020 4:30 P.M.
AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Sean Coletti at 4:30 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA (5-minute limit)
C. ACTION ITEMS:
1. Letter to Bonneville County Fire District
D. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. 1st Street Design Proposal from Horrocks Engineers
2. Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
3. Urban Renewal Area: 1st Street Innovation District
E. ADJOURN
MINUTES
City Officials Present: Mayor Sean Coletti
Councilmember Rex Thompson
Councilmember Byron Wiscombe
Councilmember Scott Wessel
Councilmember Craig Tibbitts
Councilmember Josh Wheeler
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Administrator Micah Austin
Finance Director Jennifer Belfield
City Planner Cindy Donovan
Technology Director Bruce Patterson
City Engineer Tracy Bono
Parks Director Ken Knoch
Building Official Charles Allen
City Clerk Kristina Buchan
City Officials Absent: Council President Russell Slack
A. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Coletti opened the meeting at 4:37 p.m. at the Ammon City Hall building located at
2135 South Ammon Road, the meeting was conducted via a Zoom conference call.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA (5-minute limit)
There was no public comment
C. ACTION ITEMS:
1. Letter to Bonneville County Fire District
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Mayor Coletti briefly reviewed a letter written to the Bonneville County Fire District indicating the
o join into the Fire District.
It was moved by Council Member Thompson and seconded by Council Member Wessel to approve, as
presented, the letter to the Bonneville County Fire District Commissioners. aƚƷźƚƓ ƦğƭƭĻƭ ǒƓğƓźƒƚǒƭƌǤ
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D. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
2. 1st Street Design Proposal from Horrocks Engineers
Representatives from Horrocks Engineers presented plans to Council and reviewed major talking
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points regarding the design proposal for the Ammon section of 1 Street. Council discussed aspects
of the plan including entrances, lanes, and esthetics. The plan allows for center medians and bridge
repair.
3. Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
Finance Director Jennifer Belfield and Administrator Micah Austin presented the 2021 Fiscal Year
Budget to Council for review. Each department head went through the details of each budget with
Council and answered questions. This was the first opportunity for department heads to discuss the
budget with Council and further discussion will take place prior to the public hearing and final budget
setting in August.
E. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 8:23
_____________________________
Sean Coletti, Mayor
_____________________________
Kristina Buchan, City Clerk
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PROCEDURES
PROCEDURE TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance No. 639 introduced and read by title.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-37-1, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT USES,
BY ALLOWING FOR SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY IN MANUFACTURING
ZONE 1, INDUSTRIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING ZONE 1, AND
INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING ZONE 2 AND BY PROHIBITING SELF-
SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY IN ALL OTHER ZONES; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE UPON PASSAGE.
Councilperson moves:
rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on
three different days and that the three readings
Councilperson seconds:
Roll call vote on motion.
Ordinance again read by title and read in full.
TITLE AND FULL
Councilperson moves:
option of ordinance No. 639
and Summary as an ordinance of the City of
Councilperson seconds:
Roll call vote.
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PROCEDURES
PROCEDURE TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance No. 640 introduced and read by title.
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF THE STREET CURRENTLY
NAMED ROBINS AVENUE (WITHIN BRIDGEWATER SUBDIVISION, DIVISIONS 1
AND DIVISION 3) TO RED ROBIN AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE FOR THIS ORDINANCE.
Councilperson moves:
rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on
three different days and that the three readings
Councilperson seconds:
Roll call vote on motion.
Ordinance again read by title and read in full.
TITLE AND FULL
Councilperson moves:
option of ordinance No. 640
and summary as an ordinance of the City of
Councilperson seconds:
Roll call vote.
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