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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (178) I I I 222 July 20, 1995 CITY OF AMMON July 20, 1995 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7:30 P.M. at the City Building, 3270 Molen Street, Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Greg J. Maeser City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Fire Chief'Cal Smith Fire Marshal Robert Farrow Wadsworth Other Present: Jennifer Pickett, Manager of Ammon Swimming Pool George Watkins III, 2155 Midway Avenue Beth Berselli, Post Register Reporter Absent: Councilman Steven J. Loveland The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Maeser, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Hall. Mayor Ard introduced Jennifer Pickett, Manager of Ammon Swimming Pool, and he explained she was invited to the meeting to discuss issues pointed out about Ammon's aquatic program by Elena Leon, Health and Safety Coordinator for the Mountain River Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. The issues are detailed in a letter dated July 10, 1995, addressed to Jennifer. Copies of the letter were mailed to City of Ammon Administration, Mayor Bruce Ard, and Councilman Steven Loveland. The letter states, "The program that you are currently offering is virtually identical to the copyrighted American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program." The In- structor Agreement is not being adhered to, and the Provider Agreement has not been signed for the 1995 season. Two options were suggested for Ammon. "Option 1: Come into compliance with guidelines for providing a Red Cross program . . . Option 2: Immediately cease violating Red Cross copyrights by changing your program so that it in no way reflects the Red Cross program." Mayor Ard reported that he had discussed Ammon's swimming lesson program with a number of participants, and all the comments were positive. There was no indication that they believed the City was conducting a Red Cross program. Councilman Maeser stated he had received very positive input. Jennifer responded. The pool employees have not represented the Ammon swim program to be Red Cross. In fact, they have taken steps to make sure it is understood that our program is not Red Cross. It has not been advertised as Red Cross, and nothing at the registrations specified Red Cross. The Red Cross program is a strict program which must be followed word for word or you are in violation. The Provider Agreement has not been signed because it is difficult for us to completely comply. Their program requires the instructors to be WSI certified, and Ammon does not have all WSI certified. Some of our instructors are YMCA certified. There has not been enough WSI certified available for hire. There is not a great deal of advantage for Ammon to sign the Provider Agreement except for advertising benefits. The forms used by Ammon are similar but purposely different than Red Cross forms. They are color coded to the levels and have been revised to fit our program. If the forms are a problem, they can be changed more. It is believed that the main reason for Elena Leon pointingout the issues is she managed Ammon's pool for three years utilizing the Red Cross program. She does not want to lose control. She wants the Provider Agreement signed. The City Council and the City Attorney advised Jennifer to make sure Ammon does not imply any way that we are offering a Red Cross swim program. Also, she was asked to supply Attorney Anderson with copies of the forms used by Ammon and copies of the Red Cross forms. The attorney will determine if we are violating copyright laws. After he has had an opportunity to review the forms, Attorney Anderson will discuss the issues with Elena Leon. Jennifer advised the Council that she does not plan to sign the Provider Agreement. Regarding the appointments to the Ammon Urban Renewal Board considered at City Council Meeting on July 6, Mayor Ard clarified the action taken. George Watkins II I, 2155 Midway Avenue, was appointed to the Board with the idea that he would 223 July 20, 1995 fill a vacancy being created by Brad Hall who has moved out of Ammon. It has been brought to the Mayor's attention that Brad Hall previously agreed to remain on the Board through Phase I. Mayor Ard recommended that Brad Hall be left on the Board as planned and George Watkins III serve as an alternate to learn the program so he is prepared to fill the vacancy when it occurs. Larry Thompson has agreed to be reappointed and to continue to serve on the Board. Councilman Crandall reported that he attended the BMPO Policy Board Meeting. The BMPO 1996FY budget was approved. It appears money is going to be tough to come by for projects. Sunnyside Road appears to be a long way down on the priority road. Attorney Anderson reported there has been some progress on the water line extension from Tie Breaker to Triple S Convenience Store. Suitter for Triple S and Marano are receptive to participate in the project now and other properties will pay when they connect. Plans include two fire hydrants--one near Tie Breaker School and one near Triple S. Advertisement for Bids has been published in the Post Register, and the bid opening date is July 28 at 2:00 P.M. I Public Works Director Wadsworth asked for Council input on the stop signs in the Ammon original townsite. The Council discussed which stop signs to leave, which stop signs to remove, and whether or not other changes should be made. Opinions leaned toward adjusting the signs at Western and Owen to make Western stop and Owen a through street; leaving the four way stop at Midway and Owen; making the intersection of Rawson and Midway a two way stop rather than a four way stop; and making the intersection of Molen and Midway a two way stop with the stop signs on Molen. PWD Wadsworth proposed reversing the stop signs at Central and Molen to make Central a through street and Molen a stop street. Further input will be considered before any changes are made. Revisions have been made to the City Building plans, and a new Advertisement for Bids has been published. Bid opening is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. on Autust 3, 1995. Engineer Benton reported on the new well plans. A well site at John Adams and Tie Breaker Drive will cost approximately $6000 for a 100' X 150' parcel. Access into a site was discussed. Engineer Benton advised the details can be worked out so there will not be an access problem. John Sheppard, 3565 Georgia Lane, has requested an amendment to the Pony Acres plat I to divide his property into five lots. A final plat was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and they recommended limiting the accesses on to Ammon Road. The Council asked that an official final plat which shows the recommended accesses be submitted to the City Council before approval is considered. The 1996FY Law Enforcement contract and the new Galusha, Higgins and Galusha audit agreement will be considered during the budget process. The Law Enforcement contract is the s~me as 1995 FY except it has been increase about $5000. Reports: David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. BECO has resumed work on the chip/seal project in the Ross Avenue/Rich Lane areas. The work they have completed so far looks good. Pothole areas were identified. There have been three water breaks this week. The crew has been trimming weeds on the street corners. Work on Ammon Town Center is progressing. They encountered a snag--they uncovered a septic tank filled with oil which they did not know existed. Trees are being planted along the east bank of Sandcreek. It was necessary to repair a sewer line north of the trailer park. The problem was the outlet was higher than the inlet. Engineer Benton advised that the dirt coming out of the basement for the new City Building will provide all the fill needed except for a small amount of top soil. Chief Smith reported for the Fire Department. A service man is coming out of Logan, Utah, to check the new fire engine and help iron out some problems. The I problems are covered by warranty. At last Council Meeting the Chief discussed obtaining funds for fire protection. He would like to encourage donations from developers. Fire ratings were discussed. The department needs to continue quality service to maintain their rating. The department is putting together a monthly newsletter for the volunteers. They are considering a twice a year newsletter for the general public. Councilman Maeser asked about the progress on purchasing a copier. His office has had good luck with a Toshiba copier. He recommended securing a Word Perfect 6.0 program for the City office computer. The City Clerk called attention to a grant workshop scheduled for August 18, 1995, at the Iona Community Center. The workshop is sponsored by Idaho Department of Commerce, Community Development Division. Claims were approved. I I I 224 August 3, 1995 Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M. r::'~ MAY ATTEST ?~ (!/ ()&;~~-.-<-// CITY CL~; CITY OF AMMON August 3, 1995 Minutes of the Public Hearing and the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order by Mayor C. Building, 3270 Molen Street, Ammon, Idaho, present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Steven J. Loveland Councilman Greg J. Maeser City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Bruce Ard at 7:30 P.M. at the City with the following City Officials Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Fire Chief Cal Smith Fire Marshal Robert Farrow P&Z Chairman Mark Scrogham Wadsworth Others Present: Dwenda Wilson, 1462 Falcon Drive, Ammon George Watkins III, 2155 Midway Avenue, Ammon Steve Hardman ) David Jones ) Representative of Human Resources Investment Corporation Kent Romney ) Scott Nielson, Architect ) Kevin Bodily, Architect ) Nielson Bodily and Associates The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Hall, and the in- vocation was offered by Councilman Crandall. Mayor Ard opened the Public Hearing before the City Council acting as the Board of Adjustments to consider a conditional use permit to allow property on the east side of Falcon Drive across from Pheasant Estates to be developed with a dwelling group (planned). Notice of Hearing was published in the Post Register on July 18 and July 25, 1995, and property owners within three hundred feet (300') were mailed notices. All interested parties desiring to give testimony were sworn in by Mayor Ard. Steve Hardman of Human Resources Investment Corporation introduced the project. A handbook was distributed which included Exhibit A: Experience Resume; Exhibit B: Construction Narrative; Exhibit C: 8~ X 14 Plans - Pages 1-6; Exhibit D: Project Time Line; Exhibit E: Development and Construction Team Resumes; Exhibit F: Zoning Letter and Requirements; Exhibit G: Pictures of Completed Projects; and Exhibit H: Letter of Reference. The company has been in business about fifteen (15) years, and they function as owner, operator, and builder. They propose to build a 64-unit apartment complex known as Palisades Park Apartments. Information was presented about other projects Human Resources has or is developing at various areas in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Arizona, Utah, and California. This proj ect has been designed to comply with City of Ammon zoning requirements. The plans are to make the units very liveable where tenants will want to stay. Councilman Hall asked why the developers picked Idaho Falls. Mr. Hardman explained that basically he resides in Salmon, and he has been coming to Idaho Falls for a long time. About eight months ago a market study was completed, and it was determined this area has shown consistent growth. This development will not be government subsidized, but private financing will take advantage of tax credit monies. David Jones, architect for the project, explained the 64 units will all be two or three bedroom rental units. In order to be approved for Idaho Housing tax credit financing, six of the units (two - three bedroom units and six - two bedroom units) will rent for lower than the market rate. The market rate is $561 per month for the three bedroom units and $489 per month for the two bedroom units. The lower than market rate will be $234 for the three bedroom units and $207 for the two bedroom units.