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5/21/1998 Council Minutes I I I 202 May 21, 1998 CITY OF AMMQN May 21, 1998 Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: order by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7: 30 P.M. in the City Road, Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials The meeting was called to Building, 2135 South Ammon present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilmember W. Lee Bean Councilmember Sherrill C. Bohn Councilmember Harvey L. Crandall Councilmember Ira K. Hall Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Fire Chief Clarence Nelson Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Wadsworth Others Present: Tony and Launa Coronado, 3788 Brookfield Lane, Ammon Merrill E. Walker, 3874 Brookfield Lane, Ammon Rick Byrem, 2880 East 17th Street, Ammon Marcia Snowden, 805 Matchpoint Drive, Ammon Keith Christensen, 3665 Geneva Drive, Ammon Barbara, Robert and Shawn Catmull Kenneth and Debbie Shepherd, 2475 Midway, Ammon Bryce and Karen Anderson, 465 Advantage Lane, Ammon Robert Farrow, Assistant Fire Chief Bill Manwill, Bonneville County Engineer Terri Johnston, 3760 Georgia Lane, Ammon The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilmember Hall, and Councilmember Crandall offered the invocation. Rick Byrem, 2880 East 17th Street, applied for a home occupation permit and a non- commercial kennel license. He needed an additional signature of approval on his non-commercial kennel license, so it was recommended that he come back to a later meeting. Terri Johnston, 3760 Georgia Lane, requested a home occupation permit for gymnastic instruction, dba Tucknique. She has taught gymnastics in this area for about seven years. Presently she resides at 3510 Samuel Street. She is teaching her classes at Balls of Fire Soccer Arena on South Ammon Road, but they are becoming busier with soccer programs. Johnstons are building a new house on Georgia Lane, and they propose to finish the three car garage first so it can be used for gymnastic classes. They plan to move in the house at the end of this year. At the soccer arena she teaches twelve students per class, but in the garage she will have eight students per class. She has classes two days each week, and she may go to three days a week. The Council questioned Ms. Johnston about parking and square footage of the area to be used for classes. If the garage is utilized, the home occupation is actually performed out of the living space of the home. Councilmember Crandall moved to approve a home occupation permit for Terri Johnston,3760 Georgia Lane. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bohn. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. A citizens' committee composed of Keith Christensen, Merrill Walker, Marcia Snowden, and Jay Ellis met with Councilmember Bohn and Fire Chief Nelson on May 11 to discuss a proposal for a new fire station for Ammon. Keith Christensen represented the committee and reported on their meeting. Consideration was given to the growth of Ammon, the areas where Ammon is expanding, the road structure, the size of the department, the present fire station, the number of fire calls, and future needs. The Post Register published a good article on the meeting. A review was made of property owned by the City which would accommodate a new fire station. The property on East 17th Street where the fire trucks are now housed has a limited access. The City only owns a driveway into the building from 17th Street. A number of years ago, property on the corner of Midway Avenue and Southwick Lane was recommended for a fire station. Utilization of this property would take away from the established park and is located in a residential area served by two way streets. There is vacant property on the north side of the Ammon LDS Stake Center, but it is owned by Fred Karford and not the City of Ammon. The City owns the property on the south side of the City Building at 2135 South Ammon Road. It is zoned for a fire station, and it is accessed from a major street. The committee looked at additional uses for the building. A community center would have benefits, and the Bonneville County Sheriff's Department has been interested in an Ammon substation. The committee recommended a proposal like the building (2 extended bays, 70' X 81'), and they Ammon Road and Brookfield Lane for the housing. discussion and further direction from the Council. preliminary sketch plan for the recommended a location like South The committee called for Launa Coronado asked at what point the proposal becomes concrete. She pointed out that the citizens want to be aware of the plans, and they want to be involved. 203 May 21, 1998 When the new City Building was built, the citizens were concerned about future plans for the corner property. Councilmember Cra~dall expressed concern about prior commitments to the citizens by the Council. It is important to honor any commitments. Merrill Walker commented that he understands that this is only meant to be a proposal. All areas are to be considered and researched. This is a starting point and it will take time to refine. Direction from the City Council is needed. Councilmember Bohn reported she has had positive feed back since the citizens' committee met. Councilmember Hall commended the citizens committee for their good work. They did what they were asked to do, they got the ball rolling, and they got information out to the community. This is an advisory recommendation to work on. Launa Coronado expressed opposition to using the new City Building property on South Ammon Road. She is willing to be involved. She recommended further consideration of the 17th Street property. It was concluded that the citizens' committee should continue to meet to get additional input. Other facilities should be visited. Builders and skilled individuals should be invited to provide recommendations. The City Council agreed to erect a sign on the City property on the corner of Brookfield Lane and South Ammon Road to designate it as a proposed fire station site and to generate public comment. The City Office was asked to keep a log of the public comments received. Bonneville County Engineer Bill Manwill reported on the County Safety Meeting. Bonneville County and the City of Ammon received letters from Norm Frei, Assistant Principal at Hillcrest High School, requesting a study relative to the warrants for a traffic signal at Sunnyside Road and Hitt Road. Traffic data on the intersection was generated, and it was considered at the safety meeting. There are eleven warrants for traffic signals. The intersection did not meet the warrant on accidents and near accidents. It did meet the warrant based on traffic volume. One warrant is necessary to justify a traffic signal. Turn lanes added to Sunny- side Road would reduce the warrant. Once it is identified that warrant is met, the liability increases if action is not taken. A traffic signal is a costly solution. It was estimated a fixed time schedule traffic signal at the intersection of Hitt and Sunnyside would cost $80,000. The south leg of the inter- section is displaced to the side, and a realignment is needed. Alternatives to a traffic signal are to add to the capacity of the intersection and a long range plan to extend Owen Street through to Hitt Road. The recommendation of the safety committee was to realign the intersection and install a traffic signal. This would be a quarter of a million dollar project and the joint responsibility of City of Ammon, City of Idaho Falls, and Bonneville County. The recommendation of the committee is not to save money but to promote safety. The Council discussed the issue, and they proposed the first action should be to install turn lanes on Sunnyside Road. Also, they agreed to pursue extension of Owen Street through to Hit t Road. Mayor Ard updated the Council regarding the property at 2255 Midway Avenue. Julie R. Woodall, the apparent new owner, has been requested by letter to advise the City of her plans for the property and to comply with City regulations. She responded by letter that she does not have any information for the Council, but they are in the process of remodeling the home to make it livable. When she has definite plans, she will come back to City Council Meeting. Kenneth and Debbie Shepherd, concerned neighbors, requested the City to keep them informed of the plans. Neighborhood concern is that the new owners plan to operated a day care as a business rather than a home occupation. No action was taken by the City Council. The Council promised to advise the neighbors of any developments. Councilmember Hall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held May 7, 1998. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bohn. Roll call vote: Hall- Yes; Bohn - Yes; Crandall - Abstained because he was absent from that meeting; Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Mayor Ard opened the Public Hearing to consider Ordinance No. 257, AN ORDINANCE FOR REVISING, CODIFYING, COMPILING, AND PUBLISHING IN BOOK OR PAMPHLET FORM ALL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AMMON OF A GENERAL AND PERMANENT NATURE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH SUCH REVISION, CODIFICATION AND COMPILATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Public Notice of the hearing was published in two issues of the Post Register on May 14 and May 21, 1998. Attorney Anderson intro- duced Ordinance No. 257 by title and circulated copies for the Council to read in full. The codification has been reviewed, edited, reviewed, and corrected. Included are the Planning and Zoning ordinances as Title lO which the Council adopted on January 16, 1997. I I I I I I 204 May 21, 1998 There are some amendments to Title 10 since its adoption. The attorney reviewed these amendments to Title 10 with Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Kevin Murray, Engineer Benton, and others. The intent is to amend the R-2 zone to allow single family dwellings, for example to\mhouses, with a common wall; to clarify the access to these units; and to provide for a party wall or common wall agreement. Another amendment, if a developer or property owner changes a plat to create additional building lots, the property must be replatted. The P. U.D. requirement which required four acres for P.U.D. development has been eliminated. This seemed to be an unrealistic limitation, and the changes leaves it open to Planning and Zoning and City Council as to whether or not the parcel fits development as a P.U.D. These changes are allowed in the recodification because they do not require any change in the zone. Under 7-8-1 (A) the edition of the Model Energy Code should be changed to the 1995 edition. There was no public opposition to the recodification. Councilmember Bean introduced Ordinance No. 257 by title Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of different days and that the three readings be waived. seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. and moved that the City the ordinance on three Councilmember Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bohn Councilmember Bean again read Ordinance No. 257 by title and moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 257 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. Roll call vote: Bean- Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Bohn - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Fire Department Auxiliary plans to take over the recycling program. The City Council requested the facility be open on the second and fourth Saturdays between 8:00 A.M. and Noon. It can also be open at other times if the auziliary desires. Mayor Ard introduced Ordinance No. 258 by title, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND THE ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF AMMON; PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING THE CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING FOR EACH SUCH PARCEL OF LAND; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attorney Anderson circulated copies of the ordinance for the Council to read in full. This ordinance officially changes the zoning from R-l to R-2 on the 11 lots in Stonehaven Division No.1. Councilmember Bean introduced Ordinance No. 258 by title and moved that the City Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the ordi nance on three different days, and that the three readings be waived. Councilmember Crandall seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Bean again read Ordinance No. 258 by title and moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 258 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. Councilmember Hall seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Association of Idaho Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for June 16 through June 19, 1998, in Idaho Falls. Our City Council Meeting is scheduled for June 18, 1998. We need to have a representative from City of Ammon at the conference. An application for a fireworks permit has been received from Pyrodene for a stand to be located at Albertsons. The Council approved granting the permit provided all requirements are approved by the Fire Department. CHC Foundation has awarded a grant to the City of Ammon for $5000 for playground equipment in Lions Park. The City is authorized to proceed with the project and to submit the bills to CHC for payment. The City is required to provide matching funds and has eighteen months to complete the project. Reports: David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. The crew has been working on the Peterson Park sprinkler system. Bill Manwill was congratulated on his award in South Dakota. He was honored by the National Association of County Engineers as the National County Engineer of the Year. Attorney Anderson presented Resolution No. 98-4 to adopt the fees for building inspections. This is based on the fees adopted by Bonneville County plus 65% for the City of Ammon for administration costs. Councilmember Crandall moved to adopt Resolution No. 98-4. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bohn - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Crandall asked about the follow up on the weed problem on the Anderson Lumber Company property. The Fire Department accepted the responsibility to clean up the weeds for $100. Also, a church youth group picked up trash along East 17th Street. 205 May 21, 1998 Councilmember Hall recommended following through on the turn around cuI de sacs for Marlene Street and Wanda Street since Marlene Street is no longer planned to go through to Ammon Road. Action needs to be taken while it is an open issue. The cuI de sac for Marlene Street would need to be completely on Sant's property unless a ditch is relocated. The City is liable when we continue to back the garbage truck out of these streets. How to amicably solve the problem was discussed. Engineer Benton offered to stake the cu1 de sac. City Clerk Jensen discussed the City of Ammon's liability insurance through ICRMP with Jepsen Insurance Management as agent. Michael Jepsen is involved in a legal insurance investigation and will not be able to write new or renewal insurance for the City. He can still service the City's existing insurance program. The present coverage is still in effect until September 30, 1998. The Council decided not to do anything about selecting a new agent until the issue is resolved. The Knothole Baseball and Girls' Softball programs were discussed. The individuals directing these programs feel that the City Officials do not accept these programs as City Recreational Programs. Knothole Baseball is a program composed mostly of boys from kindergarten through third grade. Girls' Softball involves girls from kindergarten through sixth grade. These are good programs and have about 500 participants this year. The Council believed the accusation of disinterest by the City Officials was because of the $2 per player park user fee established last season. The Council decided to waive the user fees for Knothole Baseball and Girls' Softball and to consider them as City Recreational Programs. May Ard agreed to so inform the directors of these programs. Fire Chief Nelson reported that the Fire Department is operating smoothly. The balance in the Fire Department Special Fund is $3904 as of April 30, 1998. Claims were approved. Counci1member Crandall moved to adj ourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Counci1member Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. ATTEST /:. ~ (I' ~ J {>LL.e.~ " ,.. ?~v CITY CLERK Z7 ~"~ I I I