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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (134) I I I 67 September 16, 1993 CITY OF AMMON September 16, 1993 Minutes of the 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 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 City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: Bill Hillman, 3175 Western Avenue, Ammon Mike and Karine Dougherty, 1960 Falcon Drive, Ammon Todd and Betty Simon, 2219 East Eastgate, Ammon DiAnn and Doug Simon, 3035 Teton Street, Ammon Susan Moulton, 2000 Falcon Drive, Ammon Max and Ruth Walker, 1820 Falcon Drive, Ammon Kathy Archibald, 2010 Falcon Drive, Ammon Norman L. Lyon, 2620 Salmon Street, Ammon Shawn Clary, 1800 Falcon Drive, Ammon Harry J. Vosbinder, 2179 East Eastgate, Ammon Raymond James, 2080 Falcon Drive, Ammon Tim Kaser, 2600 Salmon Street, Ammon Jerry and Danette Scott, Idaho Falls Susan Cleverley, 1930 Falcon Drive, Ammon J. Fraser, 1790 Falcon Drive, Ammon Amy Kaser, 2600 Salmon Street, Ammon Frank Larby, 1910 Falcon Drive, Ammon Kenneth Lembrich, 2640 Salmon Street, Ammon Jay Johnson, 2125 Cabellaro, Ammon Susanne and Ned Hawkins, 1980 Falcon Drive, Ammon Absent: Councilman Greg J. Maeser The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Anderson, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Hall. Residents of Hillsdale Addition and Teton Plaza Mobile Home Park appeared at City Council Meeting to obtain information about the proposed development of Cantlon Properties, Inc., on the southeast corner of Hitt Road and East 17th Street, aka Eastgate Shopping Center. Property owners adjacent to the Sand Creek Irrigation Canal received a letter dated September 1, 1993, from the Department of Water Resources with a copy of an application made by Cantlon Properties to alter the stream channel. They were asked to review the proposal and submit any comments within 21 days. This triggered lots of questions among the residents, and they appealed to the City Council for the answers. Questions concerned what is involved in the project, when will the project begin, what is the City's position on the stream location, will the canal be left open, will a bridge connect Salmon Street with Hitt Road, what are the flood prevention plans, how will property values be affected, and what are the plans for buffers, parking, lighting, noise control, and traffic. The Council advised the residents that the City is not in possession of information to answer their questions. The City Council had a courtesy meeting with representatives of Cantlon several weeks ago, but no formal requests have been submitted to the City. The City understands the developer has some options to purchase property owned by the trailer park, the storage area, and Deseret Mutual, and they are moving forward with the details involved with their development. City Officials have met with City Officials from the City of Idaho Falls to discuss Hitt Road. Before any commercial devel-opment occurs some of the property needs to be rezoned. The law requires a request for rezone to be considered at two public hearings, one before the Planning and Zoning Commission and one before the City Council. The hearing notice must be published fifteen days prior to the hearing and all property owners within 300 feet must be notified. The City of Ammon has jurisdiction over the zoning, and the Water Resources has jurisdiction over the relocation of Sand Creek Irrigation Canal. The Council assured the residents that they would receive notice of the hearings. The residents requested the Council to listen to the people and to not make hasty decisions concerning the development. Bill Hillman, 3175 Western Avenue, inquired about whether or not the City has a weed control program. He expressed concern about the dry grass and weeds on Rosedale Lane property between Molen Street and East Sunnyside Road. They are a real fire hazard. The Council advised Mr. Hillman that the City encourages individual property owners to control the weeds along the irrigation ditches. Also! they aRreed to contact property owners by letter to take action to elim nate the tire hazardous conditions on vacant lots. 68 September 16, 1993 Three bids were received to purchase the 1978 Ford garbage truck declared surplus. Bids were (1) Natalie Packer - $1280; (2) Phillip C. Hentschel - $800; (3) Snake River Sanitation Inc. - $1001. Councilman Crandall moved to accept the bid for $1280 received from Natalie Packer, 2920 Midway, Ammon, Idaho 83406. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried. Sales tax is to be added to the bid. Jerry and Danette Scott are interested in purchasing the property at 1935 Sabin Drive. They checked with the City Office regarding zoning to determine whether or not horses will be allowed. The property is zoned RPA with OL6 which will allow pasturing of livestock as regulated by the City Code, Title VI, Police Regulations. However, they were advised to check with adjacent property owners to determine the reaction to animals since animals are mostly nonexistent in the I area and there has been considerable residential development. As a result, a request has been received by the City Office to remove the animal overlay in the Southwick Addition Division No. 1. Mayor Ard outlined the procedure necessary to remove the animal overlay. Scotts discussed their concerns about proceeding with the purchase because they do not want poor neighbor relations and they do not want to get rid of their horses. The Scotts have made an offer on the property, but their offer is contingent upon being able to have horses. The Council advised horses are now legal, but the request for removal of the Overlay 6 needs to go to public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon advisement of Attorney Anderson, the Council authorized the City Clerk to prepare a letter for the Scotts to state the present zoning on the property at 1935 Sabin Drive and to advise that a petition for a change in the zoning is now pending before the City. Mayor Ard and Public Works Director Wadsworth have been discussing snow removal equipment. They reviewed their ideas with the City Council. One suggestion is to purchase blades for the utility truck transferred from the Fire Department to the Parks Department. This would provide heavier duty equipment to take pressure off the pickup truck. The Council was favorable to the idea, and Wadsworth was instructed to check out the possibility further. Ordinance No. 232, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 216 OF THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO, TO ADD A SUBPARAGRAPH l(A) TO SECTION 6 TO PROVIDE FOR A DIAGRAM, EXHIBIT 1, TO EXHIBIT THE MINIMUM FLOODPROOF BASEMENT DESIGN CONFORMING TO THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE FEDERAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION; I AND PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF AMMON WILL ISSUE A BUILDING PERMIT TO AN APPLICANT WHOSE DESIGN MEETS OR EXCEEDS THOSE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDED ORDINANCE, was read in full. Councilman Hall moved to pass Ordinance No. 232 which amends Flood Plain Ordinance No. 216 on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried. Councilman Hall moved to adopt the Summary of Ordinance No. 232 for publication. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried. Ordinance No. 233 was read the first time at City Council Meeting on September 2, 1993. Ordinance No. 233, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; DESCRIBING WITH PARTICULARITY SAID LANDS TO BE ANNEXED AND HEREBY ANNEXED AND DECLARING SAID LANDS A PART OF THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; DETERMINING THE PROPER ZONING FOR CLASSIFICATION OF THE ANNEXED LANDS AND TERRITORY UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS ORDINANCE AND OF THE ANNEXATION OF SAID LANDS, was read again. Councilman Crandall moved to waive the second reading and to pass Ordinance No. 233 on its third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried. (Tom Bird Addition Division No.1) Ordinance No. 234, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF THE SEVERAL FUNDS AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH APPROPRIATED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 1994 COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1993, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1994, AND PROVIDING FOR THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR SUCH FUNDS, was introduced. Councilman Crandall moved to waive the first and second reading of Ordinance No. 234 and to place it on the third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried. The Council read Ordinance No. 234. Councilman Crandall moved to pass Appropriation Ordinance No. 234 on its third and final reading. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried. I The Council discussed the Department of Environmental Quality 1993-94 Annual Fee ASsessment for water connections. AmmonTs assessment is $5100. Councilman Crandall I I I 69 September 16, 1993 moved to accept the mandate from DEQ for the 1993-94 annual assessment fee in the amount of $5100 to be paid quarterly. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried. 10-07-93 - Check to specify payment is made in protest. Bids for paving Williams Street are pending. Engineer Benton issued an addendum, and the opening was changed to September 21, 1993, at 1: 00 P.M. in the City Office. Since the completion date is specified for October 27, 1993, Councilman Crandall moved to authorize Mayor Ard to accept or reject the bids on Williams Street paving when they are opened on September 21, 1993. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Ander- son - Yes. The motion carried. A request has been received for a letter of authorization to divide the McCowin property at 3020 East 17th Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request. Chairman Dick Bybee has advised, "The property in question is zoned R-3A. If the lot is divided, the portion containing the residential structure must meet the present R-3A zoning regulations for side yards. The remaining 144 feet may be used for structures that meet the requirements for an R-3A zone with one curb cut only provided to Seventeenth Street." Councilman Crandall moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission in regards to the McCowin property, Lot 23, Block 1 Meadow Lark Estates Division No.2. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried. The City Clerk was authorized to advise E. K. McCowin of this action. The Hillcrest High School Homecoming Parade is scheduled for Friday afternoon, September 17, in Ammon. Bleachers from the park have been loaned to the school for the football season. Councilman Crandall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held September 2, 1993, as prepared. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried. Reports: Public Works Director Wadsworth reported on upgrading Well No. 3 and Well No. 7 with clay valves. This would help to regulate the pumps to provide constant pressure. The cost is estimated at $4000. The Council agreed to purchase the necessary clay valve parts. A radio is needed for the utility truck assigned to parks. Estimated cost is $500. Permission was granted to purchase the radio and to charge it to streets. Progress on Tie Breaker Park was discussed. The Council discussed advantages of hydro seeding the park. It was decided to install the sprinkler system, to hire Dorian Crow to rototill the ground, to utilize an Eagle Scout to rake the area, and to have the City crew seed the grass. Attorney Anderson introduced Ordinance No. 235, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND THE ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN LANDS; PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING THE CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING FOR EACH SUCH PARCEL OF LAND; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Rezone in Trai1wood Village Division No. 1). Ordinance No. 235 will be considered as an agenda item at the next City Council meeting. Engineer Benton discussed moving the power poles on East Sunnyside Road on the Ricks property. Information has been submitted to Utah Power so they can proceed with the relocation. Councilman Hall inquired about a post office in Ammon. Former Mayor Russell Swensen is still trying to promote the project. Councilman Anderson asked about getting H-K to repair the chuck holes at Central Avenue and Molen Street where they filled their water trucks for Ammon Road. Public Works Director Wadsworth stated the City couldn't blame H-K for all the damage, and the City should assume responsibility for the road repair. Weed problems on ditch banks and vacant lots was discussed. The City has been trying to get ditch users to clean up the ditch banks. Attorney Anderson advised about the City's authority to abate the weed nusiance. Owners of vacant lots should be notified to take action to eliminate the fire hazard created by the weeds. They can be provided with names of individuals available to mow weeds. Council-man Crandall discussed street lights. Claims were approved. Councilman Hall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was Councilman Crandall. The meeting was adjourned ~:35 ~ C~ MAYOR seconded by ATTEST /C eL~<;/J (! a~~~~~ CITY CLERK ~