12062007CouncilMinutes
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2007
AGENDA
:
CITY OF AMMON
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2007 - 7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Bruce Ard at 7:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance – Councilmember Waite
Prayer – Councilmember Bean
MINUTES:
Oct 11, Oct 16, Oct 18, Nov 01, Nov 13 and Nov 15
ITEMS FROM MAYOR:
Cloud Seeding
CONSENT AGENDA:
Business Licenses
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
ACTION ITEMS:
1.Hawks Landing Master Plan Agreement
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.Water Meters
2.Future Review of Financial Reports
3.Future Approval of Departmental Purchase Orders
4.Misc.
MINUTES
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:
City Officials Present:
Mayor Bruce Ard
Councilmember Lee Bean
Councilmember Dana Kirkham
Councilmember Rex Thompson
Councilmember Randy Waite
City Administrator Bruce Rose
City Engineer Lance Bates
City Planning Director Ron Folsom
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Clerk Leslie Folsom
City Officials Absent:
None
MINUTES
Councilmember Waite led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Councilmember Bean offered the
prayer.
MINUTES:
Oct. 11, 2007; Oct. 16, 2007; Oct. 18, 2007; Nov. 1, 2007; Nov. 13, 2007; Nov. 15, 2007:
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Councilmember Thompson mentioned on the October 11 minutes that on the third page in the sixth paragraph, the
name should read Brandt Pullins. Councilmember Waite motioned to approve the minutes from October 11 2007;
October 16, 2007; October 18, 2007; November 1, 2007; November 13, 2007; and November 15, 2007 as presented
with exception to the name change aforementioned. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote:
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Councilmember Waite – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Bean – Yes, and Councilmember
Kirkham – Yes. The motion passed.
ITEMS FROM MAYOR
:
1. Cloud Seeding:
Mayor Ard explained Commissioner Paul Romrell Fremont County is here to explain this item.
Commissioner Paul Romrell from Fremont County stated the High Country RC&D agreed to enter into a
cloud seeding program this year and he was appointed chairman. It includes Jefferson County, Fremont County,
Clark County and a gentleman from Fremont/Madison Irrigation Company. They have had programs in the past and
they have fizzled out. With water as one of our greatest assets he feels this program will make a difference. This
year is a perfect year for a cloud seeding project. If we had a 115% year, we could increase by 15%. If we had an
80% year, we may not get much. Most states around us have a cloud seeding program.
He passed out a list of people who have agreed to partner up in this effort and it started this week. They
own 22 generators. The monetary goal is $120,000 and they are at $108,000 as of tonight. They still have other
players they are waiting to hear from. They have contracted with Clarke County to be the agent county and they
will employ the people that run the generators. There are 5 generators in Clarke County, 5 in Fremont County, 4 in
Teton County, 5 in Bonneville County and 2 in Bingham County.
He explained the purpose he is here is for us to participate. He explained the District 1 water users agreed
to $35,000.
Councilmember Thompson asked if the generator is on the ground. Paul Romrell explained you have a
propane tank sitting on the ground and a tank with silver iodized crystals that generate a flame that goes up into the
clouds which can reach up to 100 miles. You actually generate more moisture in a cloud. It can be done aerially,
but it is more expensive. You need to do cloud seeding year after year. He explained if you took a 5 – 10 year
average, the increased snow pack would be about 10 – 20%.
Mayor Ard inquired about certain weather patterns. Paul Radford explained they get phone calls telling the
people running the generators telling them to turn them on or off.
He explained this is what we can humanly do to help get water in our aquifer.
Council discussed whether there is a spot in the budget for this. Councilmember Bean said not specifically.
Councilmember Kirkham stated she is interested.
Paul Radford explained they will be able to report back to contributors next year to verify the efforts that
were made.
Scott Hall inquired about the Association of Cities, Counties, or local legislators. Paul Radford explained
they sent letters to Dept. of Water Resources for a grant to help pay at the end of this year. The legislature
appropriated $100,000 for this study. They used $70,000 to hire North American Weather Consultants. They want
to wait the nine months and then look at it. Rocky Mountain Power said it was too late for their budget this year, but
will consider it for next year. Idaho Power is spending a $1,000,000 per year in the western part of the state. The
legislature will look more favorably on the program if we have a match.
Councilmember Kirkham suggested we verbally commit $1500. Mayor Ard stated we would get them a
letter of intent.
CONSENT AGENDA
:
CITY OF AMMON
BUSINESS LICENSE CONSENT AGENDA
Thursday December 6, 2007
License applications are pending in the City Office for the following:
GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE 2007:
1.NEWGENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION:
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A.Lighthouse Montessori Daycare – Commercial Daycare – 2664 E. 1 Street
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B.Comfort Air Design, LLC dba Wiemer Heating – HVAC – 2642 E. 14 N.
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C.Ojeda, Rosa L. – Daycare Employee – Snake River Montessori Daycare – 2970 E. 1
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D.Russell, Ashley L. – Daycare Employee – Sunny Days Daycare – 4366 E. 17 St.
E.Maverik Stores, Inc. – Retail Sales/Beer & Wine off premise – 1663 N. Ammon Rd.
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F.O’Neil, Hayley – Daycare Employee – Sunny Days Daycare – 2664 E. 1 St.
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G.Hanks, Rhonda – Daycare Employee – Lighthouse Montessori Daycare – 2664 E. 1 St
2.RENEWALBUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION:
A.TCSS dba Tobacco Connection – Retail Sales/Beer Off Premise – 1747 Sabin
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B.Ammon Dental – Dental Practice – 3456 E. 17 St. Ste. #115
C.Landon Excavating, Inc. – Construction/Excavation – 3500 Maiben Ave.
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D.Qualicare, Inc. – Home Health Care – 3539 Briar Creek Ste. A
E.Idaho Traffic Safety – Manufacturing, Sales & Rental – 3400 E. Sunnyside Rd
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F.Fazoli’s / Bella Luna #11, LLC – Restaurant – 3003 S. 25 E.
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G.Jamba Juice – Restaurant - 1803 S. 25 E.
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H.State Farm/Bobby Romander – 2677 E. 17 St. Ste. #400
I.Liberty Square Retirement – Retirement Center – 2475 S. Ammon Rd.
J.Liberty Square Beauty Salon – Salon – 2475 S. Ammon Rd.
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K.Ecowater of S.E. Idaho/Mountain Fresh – Water Treatment – 3300 E. 17 St.
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L.Brocker, Jennifer – Insurance – 2677 E. 17 Street Ste. #600
M.Legend Realty – Realty – 1570 Midway
N.Anytime Fitness – Fitness Center – 1615 Midway
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O.Geraldines Bake Shop – Bakery- 3160 E. 17 Street Ste. #1
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P.Alpine Jewelers – Retail Sales – 2789 S. 25 E.
Q.Ammon Speedy Mart – Retail Sales/Beer Off Premise – 3490 E. Sunnyside Rd.
R.Murri Painting, Inc. – Painting Contractor – 3968 E. Sunnyside Rd.
S.YMCA – Sports Recreational Facility – 3500 S. Ammon Rd.
T.Rockwell Development – Building Contractor – 3539 Briarcreek
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U.Vemco dba Mountain States Wireless – Wireless Service – 3049 E. 17 Street
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V.Rooftop Real Estate – Real Estate – 2677 E. 17 Street Ste. #300
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W.Chuck-A-Rama – Restaurant – 999 S. 25 E.
X.Zion’s Bank – Banking – 2540 E. Sunnyside Rd.
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Y.Premium Financial Advisors – Financial – 3456 E. 17 Street Ste. #205
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Z.Smart Style #1312 – Salon – 1201 S. 25 E.
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AA.Security Finance – Financial – 3045 E. 17 Street
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BB.The Beneficial Financial Group – Financial – 3040 E. 17 Street Ste. #1
CC.Zirker Family Dentistry – Dentistry – 1801 S. Ammon Rd.
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DD.Dance for Kids – Dance Studio – 4414 E. 17 Street
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EE.Creations West dba CJ3 Corp. – Home Plans – 3544 E. 17 Street
FF.Ship Pro, LLC Aim Mail Centers #75 – Postal Service – 3270 E. 17th
HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS 2007:
1.NEW HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS:
A.Copper Creek Homes, LLC – Contractor – 4081 John Adams Pkwy.
2.RENEWAL HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS:
A.Ammon Cuts/Baker, Cathy – Salon – 3705 Ross Ave.
B.A&R Systems, LLC – Landscaping – 1230 Ross Ave.
C.Don’s Custom Flies – Retail Sales – 2279 Princess Drive
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented for business licenses.
Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Waite – Yes,
Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Bean – Yes. The motion passed.
Leslie explained the payment approval report and explained the AIC sent her a new resolution this morning
which she is reviewing now. Leslie explained there is also a correction to the 2005 election for over-billing. They
credited us back and so the amount is lower. Councilmember Bean inquired about the walking path repairs and
asked if it was budgeted in our capital improvements. Councilmember Thompson stated it was.
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to approve the accounts payable consent agenda as presented.
Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Bean – Yes,
Councilmember Waite – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
None
ACTION ITEMS
:
1. Hawks Landing Master Plan Agreement:
It was discussed that this agreement reflects all the changes
discussed in the last meeting and nothing since.
City Engineer Lance Bates stated he has done some estimation as to the amount of flow that can flow
through a line. He explained it is based on assumptions of 3.25 people per home, 100 gallons per person per day,
and 3 dwelling units per acre. He explained that roughly gets a 12 inch pipe flowing 80% full, we can serve
approximately 446 acres or 1350 dwelling units. He explained he talked with Idaho Falls yesterday and they had a
sewer study done in 1994 CH2M Hill and concluded that the people of Ammon actually put in about 410 gallons per
dwelling per unit per day. They also run their max capacity at 70%. He explained this is conservative. It evens out
with the subdivisions; they will not overtax the line that goes through the Cottages. We don’t have a lot of play
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room one way or the other, if we continue to add future developments. Councilmember Kirkham inquired what
would happen when Suitter’s property comes on line and if they will have to go down Sunnyside. Lance inquired if
it was part of the infill. Ron Folsom stated it was. Lance explained he has everything that is not currently
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developed south to Sunnyside Road and all the way up to the county development along 60which is 240 acres.
Councilmember Thompson inquired about Grandview Development. Lance explained it does not include
Grandview. Councilmember Thompson inquired if Grandview sewers through Dove’s Landing. It does not. Lance
explained that the slope factors in also and has figured it at minimum slope. Councilmember Bean inquired what
Lance means by conservative and asked if it is as conservative as Idaho Falls. Lance explained he feels it is
comfortable and it is not as conservative as Idaho Falls. Lance explained the developer’s engineer has also
calculated slightly more dwelling units, but they had slightly less flow per dwelling unit than he did. He explained
he has his assumptions and we can change them if Council is not comfortable with them.
George McDaniel, 2425 S. 60 E. stated the number for the Cottages is right, but in Quail Ridge he thought
they had 145 lots. Councilmember Kirkham stated it is offset anyway because the Cottages have 156 units. George
explained Founder’s is 160 acres and it is 200 lots. Lance explained that puts them at 1716. George stated that most
developments that they have been involved in have 1.2 to 1.4 lots to the acre. Lance stated if he goes strictly off the
dwelling units, he still has 1716 dwelling units. George explained the 720 looks high to him. Councilmember Bean
stated we have to go conservative. Lance explained even if he goes to 480, which is 2 dwelling units per acre, he
explained he is at 1476 dwelling units – which is over the 1350 he was coming up with. George also explained the
Villas and Grandview would end up going through Dove’s Landing. Councilmember Bean inquired how they are
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sewering the Villas now. George explained the front lots next to 21 Street gravity back to the lift station and then
there is 4 inch pressure line from there back into the Cottages. He explained that once Dove’s Landing goes in, then
that will gravity flow into Dove’s Landing. Councilmember Bean inquired how far the lift station is from Crowley.
George explained it is about ½ mile. Councilmember Thompson inquired how many homes are in Quail Ridge.
George stated about 165. Councilmember Bean inquired how many lots are developed in the Villas right now.
George explained there are 52 out of 196. Councilmember Bean inquired if those will eventually go down to
Dove’s Landing (Crowley). George stated in Grandview most likely 15-20 will gravity into the Cottages, he
explained the rest will go back into the Villas into Dove’s Landing. Councilmember Kirkham inquired when
Grandview might be developed. George guessed sometime next year.
Lance stated with the numbers he is seeing now, he thinks with the developments we are talking about now
it will go through the Cottages’ 12 inch line without adversely affecting that 12 inch line but there won’t be any
extra. If that infill project happens as it is, and they should have a right to get into that line, there won’t be any more
that can go through it. Councilmember Thompson stated we need to remember that we can’t have more than 3 per
acre in the new development. Councilmember Thompson inquired if it included Quail Ridge Phase II. Lance
explained the Quail Ridge Phase II figure is 196 and it does not include any more Quail Ridge. It was discussed
there is more next to Founder’s. George explained that it is included in the 196. Ron Folsom explained the 196
came from Quail Ridge’s Master Plan. Councilmember Thompson inquired about the square mile north of the
Villas. George explained their plan has been for that to go through Dove’s Landing down to Sunnyside on a
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different line, a 24 inch line. It would come up Crowley, past 21 and Dove’s Landing.
Lance stated he had a meeting yesterday with Chris Fredrickson, the City Engineer of Idaho Falls, and
stated Chris is concerned about the amount of flow that is the Sunnyside mainline sewer. He believes it is at 60%
full right now and there maximum allowed is 70%. Right now, there is not huge amount of room left which may
come into the equation. Lance stated there was also an IBSD representative at the meeting. He stated his
interpretation of what his board will say is that they are firmly going to stay with Idaho Falls. They do not want to
put any of their flow through any line to a regional sewer authority. How the diversion takes place is going to have
to be addressed. Councilmember Bean stated that is good, because they may want to run a new line.
Councilmember Bean inquired to Scott Hall if we can make limits with annexation. Scott stated we can.
Councilmember Bean stated he would like to see us limit it to 2 per acre. Ron Folsom stated this is why it would be
good to put it in the comp plan. Councilmember Bean stated if people want to develop outside our infrastructure,
then we need to make it so they pay for the lines. He explained that that is the cost of development unless we infill
and start from the infrastructure and go forward. We need to take an approach that fills in what we have now rather
than trying to push out further.
Ron Folsom stated he received an email from Jeff yesterday that stated he is fine with the development
agreement and the reimbursement but had some questions as we go forward with development. Jeff Hawkes, 6484
E. Sunnyside Road, stated he would explain. He stated he would ideally like to address these points next week in
the work session. He talked about a percentage of what you know today as well as what you get back from the
regional sewer district, rather than agreeing to a dollar amount. Councilmember Bean inquired to Mayor if the
regional sewer project will require us to give them our connection fees. He stated he has a hard time believing that
because they need the connection fees to develop our infrastructure. Mayor Ard stated he does not know how to
answer that. Bill Manwill stated that the original concept is that the regional sewer project will bill for treatment at
the plant and if they have a maintenance crew, they will bill you for that. They want a uniform connection fee
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throughout the region. They do not get the connection fees; you retain them within the jurisdiction. They will tell
you what the connection fees should be and you can charge that or more. It was discussed everyone should buy in at
the same price. Jeff explained they put in a 50% figure as a halfway point, but they are up for consideration. The
second point Jeff had is that if the developers don’t get fully reimbursed would the City make us whole on the upsize
portion? Councilmember Thompson stated the City is not in the business of developing and they are not in the
business of taking risks of developers. He stated if you are not repaid within six years, then development has not
continued at a rate we would think. The City would not want to reimburse you for the rest if things would slow
down. If things continue, you will be reimbursed. Jeff stated he understands, but that is why they would like to
know what the reimbursement fees would be regarding connection fees. He would like to set up a structure that
gives them a good opportunity to be reimbursed, which is why they would like a higher portion of the connection
fees. Councilmember Bean inquired to Bill Manwill what the estimate made in upsize cost. Bill Manwill stated it
would be $300,000 up Sunnyside and across to Sunnyside Road, that is upsized to 30 inch. He stated across
Crowley Road it could be smaller. Bill stated the $300,000 is a good number and we should come in less.
Councilmember Bean inquired to Lance if he had done any calculation as to what size he feels we need to have.
Lance stated he has not.
Councilmember Bean inquired how many lots we are talking about in terms that need to be developed. It
was discussed there are about 889 or 891. Councilmember Bean stated rather than having a formula on a
reimbursement agreement, what if we said we will reimburse you for the upsize on an annual basis equal to the
percentage of lots that have been developed. Jeff stated he is fine with that and feels that is reasonable.
Councilmember Bean stated he can agree with that type of agreement. George agreed also. Councilmember Bean
asked for Scott’s input on the suggestion. Councilmember Bean explained his reasoning for the reimbursement
plan.
Jeff stated the next point he had was if the developer’s pay for all the base or normal cost of installing this
line, the City is ultimately paying for the upsize, if there are any other developers that connect into this line and grab
that additional capacity, why would they not participate on the same basis we are. He inquired why not increase the
denominator on that base expense and defray some of their cost. He explained the City still gets all of the
connection fees. It is no expense to the City. Mayor Ard stated that is where they recruit their reimbursement also.
Jeff explained the developer’s coming into the line would pay.
Councilmember Bean inquired what the total cost is. Bill Manwill stated it would be $450,000 if we don’t
have to repair the street, it will double if we have to repair the street. It was discussed the upsize is $300,000. Bill
stated if you can drop to a smaller size, then the upsize drops. It was discussed it is mostly 9-10 feet deep. Bill
stated we would be looking to place it as close as we can to the edge of the pavement. Councilmember Bean
inquired if Bonneville County will require different. Bill stated they were okay when you flare out around it.
Councilmember Thompson stated the only problem he has is the accounting aspect. Jeff explained they are
doing it based on units right now and suggested they increase the denominator. Councilmember Thompson stated
you would need to estimate how many units would come into that territory. Lance suggested having a set fee and
then adding percentage on top of that. Councilmember Kirkham inquired if this oversize in necessary for this
development to occur. Lance stated he has not seen this situation before. Councilmember Bean stated they had a
developer do a line without reimbursement. He explained it has not been the norm for the City to reimburse
developers. George stated that developer owned both sides of the line and it is a temporary line. He stated once the
regional goes in, that line goes completely away. Bill Manwill stated what Jeff is proposing is like what
Councilmember Bean already proposed except that you would include the Suitter property in those calculations in
percentages of development. Councilmember Bean inquired how we do that. We have never asked developers to
pay for that portion. Mayor Ard inquired if it is the same as a front footage fee. Bill explained it would just be an
accelerated pay back. Ron explained they would still have the connection fee as they build, plus as they develop
Division #1, each connection would cost X amount. Councilmember Bean stated we cannot do that as per the letter
Scott sent the other day. It needs to be City wide.
Scott Tolman, 5308 Cabana, stated we can simplify it by sitting down next week and figuring the amount.
He feels we can assign a number per acre. He stated if they miss it, then that is the developers fault.
Councilmember Bean stated it would still not be legal. Scott stated he feels it is a line extension and they should not
be able to benefit off of what they are doing. He feels they should have to pay to develop there. Councilmember
Bean inquired if they are willing to pay for a portion of the Cottage’s line that went in. Scott stated they should have
to. Councilmember Bean stated plain and simple they cannot do it. Scott Tolman talked about a “pioneering
agreement” that other states have. Councilmember Bean stated we cannot do it.
Jeff stated the next point he has is concerning the slopes. He explained some of their slopes are in excess
of 7%. Lance explained there are portions where they are in excess of 6%, which is the maximum the City of Idaho
Falls allows for sewer maintenance. Councilmember Bean stated the difficulty is that we have to go with Idaho
Falls because we don’t have the equipment to maintain the lines. He stated it is not our responsibility. Ron stated
that in the agreement it says they have to go to Idaho Falls to convince them that 7% would be okay.
Councilmember Bean stated we could take the language out of the agreement, but if they don’t have approval then
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you don’t have a development. Lance stated that Chris Fredrickson was pretty firm on the 6%. Lance stated if the
sewer authority has the equipment and maintenance then things might change. Bill inquired if they were to take on
the maintenance responsibility until you hook in to the region, what you would require for maintenance. Lance
stated they would need sewer jetting at least once a year, TV inspections at the time of final plat, CCTVs, that are all
in the agreements today. Councilmember Bean inquired how much the length if that is more than 6% grade. IT was
discussed it would be about a quarter mile altogether. Bill stated in their discussions with Idaho Falls, they would
approve the systems with steeper grades but would not maintain them. He stated they talked to them about
maintaining it like a normal system and any additional cost would be absorbed by the developer. They are still
concerned they would have to be flushed more than once a year because of the higher grade. Jeff stated the issue is
pertaining to Hawks Landing on site. He wondered if we maintain the whole line, or just the section of over 6%
slope. It was discussed they would not have to. Jeff stated they would be okay with maintaining the lines that are in
excess of 6%, with the additional maintenance above the normal cost of maintenance. Councilmember Kirkham
inquired what Idaho Falls said. Lance stated that Chris informed them they will not maintain anything in any shape
or form of anything over 6%. Councilmember Bean stated then we put into the agreement that the developer will
maintain everything the City of Idaho Falls will not. Bill stated then they have to negotiate with Idaho Falls as to
what they will actually do. Councilmember Bean agreed. Scott Hall stated you will have the same problem when
the regional sewer line comes on. It was discussed to put the entity in the agreement.
Tom Hunsaker, Planning and Zoning representative, stated the only concern is developers going out of
business before the regional sewer comes in. Councilmember Kirkham agreed. Councilmember Bean stated we still
have the mechanism to be able to go in and do it ourselves and then charge the owners. Ron stated that is what the
master plan states.
Lance inquired about the portion along Sunnyside that is over 6%, who is going to maintain it. Tom stated
the one thing he is missing is if they go out of business, where do we get the equipment and crews with the
expertise. Councilmember Bean stated this agreement does not cover that. He stated it needs to be covered in the
development agreement. It was discussed it needs to go in Division 1 Development Agreement.
Jeff stated he feels they can sign the offsite sewer reimbursement agreement. Councilmember Bean stated
he is fine with the master plan and the CC&Rs. He feels we have reached a resolution.
Councilmember Thompson inquired how close the garages will be to the 24 feet. Jeff stated he thinks 8
feet is the minimum setback, but they can set it back further. Councilmember Thompson stated he feels there is a
safety issue there and we should required 10 or 12 feet so you can see out when backing. Jeff inquired if that is
pretty consistent with most alley ways. Ron Folsom stated that 10 feet would be sufficient. Tom Hunsaker stated
the only thing Alan Cunningham recommended were convex mirrors. Jeff stated he feels that is a good point that
Rex has.
Councilmember Bean asked Ron to put the agreement together for next Council meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
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1. Water Meters:
Lance explained his preferences for the water meters. He explained the low bidder was not the
one he chose. He explained his reasoning. He feels they do not meet the needs we need. He stated he spoke to
Census about their bid and keeping it to 2008. Lance stated his recommendation is, if we go with meters, would be
to go through Census with the true drive by meters. He explained it does not include installation. Lance explained
we have been currently putting in Census brand in the commercial areas. Councilmember Kirkham stated we were
seriously considering Neptune because their bid was lower, but the way Lance has broken it up it makes more sense.
Councilmember Bean stated we want to keep with the Census meters and then move toward the metering
system.
Councilmember Bean inquired to Lance if we were to move forward with metering, how he would see us
moving forward. He inquired if he would start with current developments or go back and start city wide. Lance
stated he would choose an amount of meters, contract it, install all of them and then require future developments to
put those same meters in as part of their development cost.
Council commented they should talk to Ted for an update. They would like to have Ted report relative to
the funds we are able to draw from DEQ for sewer.
2. Future Review of Financial Reports:
This issue was tabled.
3. Future Review of Departmental Purchase Orders:
Mayor Ard talked about a purchase order system that can
trace each department. He explained the department heads need to see it.
4. Misc.:
Lance talked about pre-fab sheds for safety reasons. He feels it will make it safer and cheaper for the
folks.
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Councilmember Bean commented about Don Reed called concerning Walker Produce. Councilmember
Kirkham stated we need to go out and verify. Mayor Ard stated he has been there and is not sure what is going on.
It was discussed we need to look at the times specified.
Councilmember Kirkham stated to Bruce she did not hear from Captain McBride and suggested we go with
Plan B. Bruce stated he will do it which is concerning a radio for our enforcement officer.
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Councilmember Kirkham also asked to make note that she will be late on the 20. She won’t be here until
8:00pm.
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to adjourn to executive session. Councilmember Waite seconded and
explained we will need to start quoting code numbers when we move into executive session. All in favor, the
motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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C. Bruce Ard, Mayor
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Leslie Folsom, City Clerk
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