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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (127) I I I 37 May 20, 1993 June 03, 1993 Fire Chief Cal Smith has prepared specifications for a new fire engine. Information has been collected from various sources to complete the specification package. Chief Smith would like Attorney Anderson to review the specs before the advertisement for bids is published. The Fire Department is experiencing some difficulties with Engine No.1, but plans are to take if off line for repairs as soon as feasible. In order to maintain our fire rating, the City will keep both of the old engines and add a new engine. Councilman Anderson reported on the Parks. He inquired about the status of a batting cage to eliminate use of the fences. Some of the coaches are supposed to be submitting figures to make a batting cage. Also, he inquired about the City's plans to clean the irrigation ditches in the old Ammon townsite. The City has been trying to gradually transfer the responsibility for ditch cleaning to the property owners, but the property owners insist it is the City's responsibility. Public Works Director Wadsworth has offered to provide some roundup solution for the owner to spray, but no further plans have been made. Kwin Kopp has volunteered to work with two school students to supervise ditch cleaning if the City will supply the funds. The ditch cleaning should not be the City of Ammon's jurisdiction, but apparently we need to do what we can to accommodate the residents. The Council authorized $300 for Kwin Kopp to use for ditch cleaning. City Clerk Jensen reported the BMPO Policy Board will meet on Wednesday, May 26, 1993, at 4:30 P.M. and the AIC Conference will be held in Sun Valley June 24, 25, and 26, 1993. So far, no one will represent Ammon at the Conference. Claims were approved. Councilman Crandall moved to Councilman Hall. The meeting seconded by ATTEST CITY OF AMMON June 3, 1993 Minutes of .the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order lowing City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Greg J. Maeser at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol- Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth Ammon Fire Marshal Robert A. Farrow City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: Dick Dare, Mountain River Engineering Kathy Dansie, Repres~ntative of the P&Z Commission and Tie Breaker Park Sherri Wilkins, 6075 Marbrisa, Idaho Falls, Idaho Gerald L. and Carol Neitzel,2294 Calico Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho Kelly D. and Anita Willie, Pocatello, Idaho The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Maeser, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Anderson. Engineer David E. Benton declared conflict of interest, and during the meeting, he represented individual clients in the following matters before the City Council: (1) Public Hearing to consider request of Benton/GHG Investments (Grobergs) for rezone in Trailwood Village Division No. 1 (2) Preliminary and Final Plat of Ammon Meadows Div. No. 2 and No.3 (3) Preliminary and Final Plat of Ricks Farm Div. No. 1 Mayor Ard opened the Public Hearing to consider the request of Bentons and GHG Investments (Grobergs) to rezone a portion of the property within the area platted as Trailwood Village Division No.1. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the proposed zone change at a Public Hearing on May 4,1993. Notice of the City Council hearing was published in the Post Register on May 18, 1993, and notices were mail~d to radio stations, television stations ,and adjacent property owners. Engineer Benton was sworn in to present. testimony, and there was no one else present to offer input for or against the rezone. The proposed rezone was presented by Engineer Benton. The Trailwood Village Div. No. 1 plat which was previously approved was reviewed. It was pointed out that the street to be known as 38 June 3, 1993 Sagewood Drive was relocated 130 feet north from where it was originally planned in order to make a gentler curve. Ownerships and existing zoning classifications of surrounding properties were identified. It was proposed that the north 130 feet of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 2 be rezoned from R-2A to R-3A; Lot 6, Block 1 be rezoned from R-2A and C-1 to CC-1; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of Block 3 and Lots 4 and 5 of Block 4 be rezoned from R-1 to R-2A; and Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 4 be rezoned from R-1 to R-3A--a11 lots located in Trai1wood Village Div. No.1. No specific use of the property is planned at this time. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning hearing were reviewed, and Kathy Dansie reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request. She stated the Commission was not too concerned about the parcel behind Kmart proposed for rezone to CC-1 because a large parcel of land joining on the east is already zoned CC-1. The Council reviewed the uses as outlined in the zoning ordinances. Mayor Ard closed the Public Hearing and I turned the request to the City Council for action. The Regular Meeting of the City Council continued. Councilman Crandall moved to approve the request of Bentons/GHG Investments (Grobergs) for rezone of property shown on the plat of Trai1wood Village Div. No.1 as follows: The north 130 feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 to be rezoned from R-2A to R-3A; Lot 6, Block 1 to be rezoned from R-2A and C-1 to CC-1; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Block 3 and Lots 4 and 5 of Block 4 to be rezoned from R-1 to R-2A; and Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 4 to be re- zoned from R-1 to R-3A. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Attorney W. Joe Anderson proposed that the City Council go ahead with recodifying the ordinances as planned in the budget. He requested permission for his law firm to do it rather than to hire a codifier since an attorney in Anderson's firm is now working to recodify the City of Idaho Falls' ordinances. The advantages are that some of the basic ordinances are now in the processor, the cost would probably be more economical, and the closer the ordinances are standardized for the surrounding municipalities the better it is for interpretation and enforcement. Attorney Anderson explained the recodifying process to the Council. The City of Ammon would not be violating any public bidding law. It has been about twenty years since the I ordinances were recodified, and the estimated cost would be in the neighborhood of $4500. Councilman Crandall moved to retain the firm of Anderson, Pike and Bush to recodify the ordinances for the City of Ammon. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall -Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Sherri Wilkins, 6075 Marbrisa, Idaho Falls, addressed the City Council regarding registration for the Ammon Swimming Pool. Her concerns are Ammon residents being entitled to register before non-residents and hours of registration. The Council advised that the schedule and plans are set for the 1993 season, and it would be difficult to make adjustments at this time. Complaints received from 1992 were evaluated and changes were made to address those complaints. Mrs. Wilkins was asked to submit a written list of her concerns and suggestions, amd they will be considered for next year. Kathie Dansie reported on the activities of the Planning and Zoning Commission. On June 1, 1993, a Public Hearing was conducted to consider a request by Ken McCowin for rezone from R-3A to C-1 of 145 feet of property located east of the residence at 3020 East 17th Street. No action was taken because the request did not agree with the land use designation of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. McCowin plans to request a Comprehensive Plan change. Tom Bird inquired about annexation of property on the south end of Ross Avenue and he was instructed to make a formal request. The site plan for development of property owned by Craig Hall on the southwest corner of East 17th Street and Ammon Road was reviewed and recommended I for approval. The preliminary and final plats of Ammon Meadows Div. No. 2 and Div. No. 3 were recommended for approval. The preliminary and final plat of Ricks Farm Div. No. 1 was reviewed. It basically set out road/street layouts and Planning and Zoning recommended approval. Gerald L. Neitzel and Kelly D. Willie addressed the City Council regarding a disagreement about operation of a fireworks stand in the Kmart parking lot. Neitze1s made application to the City of Ammon for a permit to sell fireworks. The fireworks were to be supplied by American Fireworks represented by Willie. Neitze1s took action to set up the business according to Willie's instructions, but Willie went back on his agreement and gave the contract to Darlene Satterthwaite. Satterthwaites applied to City of Ammon for a fireworks permit for the same stand at the same location. The City Council advised Nietze1s and Willies this was a private matter to be settled by themselves. Mr. Neitzel stated he brought the matter before the Council because he believed Willie was a dishonest dealer. I I I 39 June 3, 1993 Kathy Dansie reported on the progress of the Tie Breaker Park. Their neighborhood group plans to donate trees and to plant them on Monday, June 7, at 6:00 P.M. Some evergreen trees planted at Well No. 7 will be utilized along the street side, and an Eagle Scout has agreed to move them for his project. Roger Stommel has advised that East Idaho Falls Rotary Club has approved the project to help install the playground equipment. Three playground equipment companies have been contacted to determine what they can provide for the $5000 budgeted. The best choices are Play World quoted at $5881 and Game Time quoted at $5731. The Council agreed either company's offer is workable, and the neighborhood committee was authorized to make the choice. There is a lot of community pride in the park project. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council meeting held May 20, 1993, as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Dick Dare, Mountain River Engineering, presented the site plans for development of a convenience store with facilities for pumping gas on property owned by Craig Hall on the southwest corner of East 17th Street and Ammon Road. The City Council studied the plans. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the plans at their meeting on June 1, and they recommended approval. Fire Chief Cal Smith prepared a memorandum to point out two possible problems concerning the location of the propane tank and the requirement for a fire suppression sprinkler system. A copy of the Fire Department memorandum was given to Mr. Dare. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the site plan for the property owned by Craig Hall on the southwest corner of Ammon Road and East 17th Street with the understanding that it is contingent upon compliance with the concerns of the Fire Department and all standards of the City are met. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Engineer Benton presented the preliminary and final plats for Ammon Meadows Div. No. 2 and Div. No.3. The Council was oriented to the plats. Division No. 2 includes property along Ammon Road and south of Horace Smith and property on the south end extending Circle S Drive. Division No. 3 includes the middle portion of the subdivision and completes the development layout. The drainage plans were explained. The whole subdivision will drain into the Ammon Road storm sewer. An error was noted in the spelling of Cabellaro Drive. Planning and Zoning recommended approval. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the preliminary and final plats for Ammon Meadows Div. No. 2 and Div. No. 3 as proposed with correction of the spelling of Cabarello Drive to Cabellaro Drive. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. There are forty-one building lots in the subdivision. Engineer Benton presented the preliminary and final plat of Ricks Farm Div. No.1. This platting was originally undertaken to solve the right-of-way problem on the corner of Hitt Road and Sunnyside Road to satisfy Bonneville County, Utah Power, and the Ricks family. The plat divides the Ricks/Rodeffer property into four lots, and when buildings are planned, it may be necessary to replat. The purpose of the plat is to get a 45 foot right-of-way dedicated for the widening of Sunnyside Road. The street layout shows an extension of Eagle Drive from the Hillsdale Addition. However, this does not mandate the connection. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Councilman Hall moved to approve the preliminary and final plat for Ricks' Farm Div. No.1 subject to appropriate names being approved for the two unnamed streets. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Ard called attention to a hazardous traffic condition where Sabin Drive comes in to Southwick Lane. The yield sign should be replaced with a stop sign. Also, Public Works Director Wadsworth pointed out a potential problem at San Carlos and Cabellaro when Ammon Road is completed. Southwick Lane and Cabellaro Drive should be the through streets. The Council discussed whether or not a study should be completed. It was decided to put a stop sign on Sabin Drive at Southwick Lane, but action was delayed for San Carlos at Cabellaro until there is more study. The Council requested the Bonneville County Sheriff's office to increase patrol at Midway and Southwick Lane because drivers fail to stop. Mayor Ard reported that Jim Talbot of Sessions Management is still interested in buying the Well No. 7 property by Kmart. The City Council discussed sale possibilities and property values. Mr. Talbot would like the City to place a value on the property. Engineer Benton recommended, in order for the City to eliminate any trouble for selling at undervaluation, an appraisal should be made of the property. The City owns very little frontage on East 17th Street. Consideration would have to be given to well and waterline easements. Also, the City would need to ascertain if the regulations for public drinking water makes any restrictions. The law may require advertising to sell and entering into the bidding process. 40 June 3, 1993 Attorney Anderson should advise the City concerning technical details. The Mayor was authorized to contact an appraiser. If the property is sold, the Council leaned toward moving the Fire Department back to Molen Street and to building a new City building in the vicinity of McCowin Park and Well No.6. Intermountain Gas Company is promoting a benefit golf tournament on July 16. They would like some City of Ammon participation either with golfers or helpers, but they will send a formal invitation with additional information. Reports: David Wadsworth reported for the Public Works Department. The swimming pool is open, and the weather has gone bad. Some problems have been experienced with the small circulation pump and the filter. The Health Department has required us to get another backboard, pool numbers, and to make some shower heat adjustment. I A backboard has been ordered. A representative of the State Transportation Department is predicting that Ammon Road will be paved by the end of July except for finishing touch ups. Engineer Benton discussed . about water and sewer service lines to the Karford property on the southeast corner of Ammon Road and East 17th Street. A water connection has been completed from Ammon Road, and the sewer will be connected from East 17th Street. When development occurs, Mr. Karford will need to dedicate a'30 foot right-of-way easement for Marlene Street to match what the City has already required from the LDS Church. Robert Farrow, Fire Marshal, reported for the Fire Department. Chief Smith has prepared specifications for a new fire truck. A copy has been given to Attorney Anderson for approval. A customer complained about Browns House Day Care at 1705 Avocet so it has been reinspected. A couple of problems have been identified, and the Fire Department will work with the Department of Health and Welfare to correct them. It was brought out they are operating in violation of the City of Ammon home occupation permit requirements. The owners Douglas and Yvonne Brown should be sent a letter to invite them to City Council meeting to explain why they are not complying. Councilman Crandall pointed out the need for park building maintenance. Shelters and facilities need paint and repair. It was suggested additional help be acquired to paint or otherwise improve them for public use. Troy Harris has already been hired to help with the work load. I Claims were approved. Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M. oQ ATTEST ~J(?~~L/ CITY CLERK I