Council Minutes 10/20/2005
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ard at 7;30 p.m. in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon Road,
Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilmember W. Lee Bean
Councilmember Karen Y. Anderson
Councilmember Randy Waite
Councilmember Rex Thompson
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Administrator Bruce Rose
City Planning Director Ron Folsom
City Engineer Bill Manwill
City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler
Councilmember Bean led the PIed2:e of AIIe2:iance to the FIa2: and, Councilmember Thompson offered a
prayer.
Mayor Ard recognized the scouts in attendance and asked them to introduce themselves to the Council.
Minutes October 6, 2005: Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve the October 6,2005 minutes, with
correction noted. Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes,
Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Abstained due to absence, Councilmember Waite - Yes.
The motion carried.
Items From the Mavor: None
Consent A2:enda: Withdrawn as License application was incomplete.
Public Hearin2:: None.
Public Comment on Items not on A2:enda: Joseph Filutze, 3085 Willowwood Circle addressed the Council
regarding theft and vandalism occurring during election campaigns. In the 200 I Election Mr. Filutze ran for
Council, during that election almost all of the signs he put out were destroyed. During the 2003 Election the home of
an elderly citizen was subjected to vandalism because they supported certain candidates. It is his request that the
candidates in this election behave more responsibly. His message to the candidates is that he will not be intimidated
by the previous incidents and, will support his candidates of choice.
ACTION ITEMS:
Cobblestone Division #2 Final Plat and Development A2:reement: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented
slides of the vicinity and proposed final plat. Planning and Zoning voted unanimously to recommend the Council
approve the Final Plat as presented.
The Council discussed the proposed Final Plat and Development Agreement, specifically frontage fees.
Alan Cunningham, 1020 Lincoln Road, of Mountain River Engineering, represented the Developer. Mr.
Cunningham asked the Council to consider that the developer has agreed to installing I Y2 lanes on 151 Street even
where the Annexation Agreement stipulates that the property owner will not be required to improve 151 Street.
Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Cobblestone Division #2 Final Plat. Councilmember Waite
seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson-
Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Cobblestone Division #2 Development Agreement with
changes to SC-I stipulating "or completion of 50% of the division" And, the understanding that the historical cost
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will be applied in calculating reimbursement for the existing water lines Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll
call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Cortland Ridl!:e Division #2 Final Plat and Development Al!:reement: City Planning Director Ron Folsom
presented slides of the vicinity and proposed final plat. Planning and Zoning voted unanimously to recommend the
Council approve the Final Plat as presented. The Commission discussed issues regarding waste irrigation water on
adjacent properties.
Alan Cunningham, 1020 Lincoln Road, of Mountain River Engineering, represented the Developer. Mr.
Cunningham explained to the Council how the waste irrigation water will be addressed.
Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Cortland Ridge Division #2 Final Plat, with provisions for
waste irrigation water to be included in the improvement drawings. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call
vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes,
Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Cortland Ridge Division #2 Development Agreement.
Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Approve Founder's Point Will Serve Letter: City Administrator Bruce Rose reported on discussions with DEQ
regarding providing water service for future development in Founder's Point.
The Council discussed the wording of the letter.
Councilmember Waite motioned to approve the will serve letter with the additional language as
recommended by legal counsel, deleting "etc." at the end of the sentence regarding securing financing.
Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes,
Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Ordinance #380 - Sabin Drive Rezone: Councilmember Thompson motioned to table Ordinance #380 to the next
regularly scheduled Council Meeting. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember
Thompson - Yes, Council member Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The
motion carried.
Authorization for City Water Line Proiects: City Administrator Bruce Rose requested that the Council authorize
beginning the process for design and cost estimates for three water line projects recommended by Schiess and
Associates. The projects include water lines from John Adams south on Ammon Road to 17th Street; John Adams
crossing the Railroad tracks; and Ross A venue from Well #5 to 17th Street.
Councilmember Thompson motioned to proceed Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote:
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember
Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Approve Bid - Buildinl!: Department Vehicles: City Administrator Bruce Rose requested that the Council
reconsider their October 6, 2005, decision regarding the vehicle bids submitted.
City Attorney Scott Hall advised that rejecting both of the bids is allowed, however, it would require going
back to bid with universal specifications open to all makes and models.
The Council discussed the bids received.
Councilmember Anderson motioned to purchase the vehicles as bid by Smith Chevrolet. Councilmember
Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember
Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Miscellaneous Discussion:
Split-Zone Development: City Planning Director Ron Folsom reported a discussion with a developer regarding
constructing on a Split Zone Lot. Mr. Folsom explained that he spoke with Planners and officials at a number of
different SE Idaho cities on their practices. The other jurisdictions allow split-zoned lots, and from time to time
split-zoned buildings, provided that the use and area requirements are met within the appropriately zoned portion of
the lot. (i.e. a lot zoned 1;2 residential and 1;2 commercial may contain a residential structure and a commercial
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structures if contained within the respective portions of the lot and still meet requirements for set back, area,
frontage, etc.)
It has been the practice of the City Council to permit only uses of the most restrictive zone on a split zoned
lot.
Dean Mortimer, 720 I East I't Street, requested that the Council consider amending it's practice to be
consistent with other jurisdictions. Mr. Mortimer was instructed to submit his proposal as an agenda item on a
future Council meeting.
Rh!ht-of-Wav Maintenance/Enforcement - Campail!n Sil!ns: City Administrator Bruce Rose reported on
concerns raised following actions taken recently regarding signs that have been removed from right-of-ways. Mr.
Rose explained to the Council what City Codes were acted under in removal of the signs. The Council discussed the
issue.
Councilmember Bean motioned to adjourn to executive session to discuss pending litigation and personnel
issues. Councilmember Anderson seconded.
The meeting adjourned at 12:30 a.m. October 21, 2005.
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