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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (142) I I I 93 January 20, 1994 CITY OF M1MON January 20, 1994 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 Ammon City Building. Councilman Steven Loveland led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Councilman Ira Kimball Hall gave the prayer. City officials present were Mayor C. Bruce Ard, Councilmen Greg Maeser, Harvey Crandall, Ira Kimball Hall, and Steven Loveland. Other officials present were Deputy Clerk Carol Ragan, Public Works Director David Wadsworth, and City Attorney Joe Anderson, who arrived at 8:30 P.M. Others present included: Walter Clapp and Daryn Brasher of Galusha, Higgins, and Galusha; Kevin Mortensen of AlbertsoIls of Salt Lake City; Jerry Bergeman, 2590 E. 17th Street, Ammon; Ryan Armbruster, P. O. Box 1539, Boise, Idaho; Vonnie Nielsen and Seth Nielsen of 3055 Talmage Street, Ammon; Rob Moore of Cantlon Properties, Salt Lake City, Utah; Eric Davis, CPI of Boise, Idaho; and Jeff Summers of Rexburg, Idaho. The first item of business was the report on tre audit for fiscal year 1993 by Walt Clapp and Daryn Brasher of Galusha, Hig$ins, and Galusha. The detailed information is contained in the official fina cial statement and supplementary booklet prepared by the auditors. It was suggested that as the cash continues to grow, the council might consider whether you can budget that in all the funds, as it is getting to be a sizable amount. Councilman Greg Maeser asked if the auditors ha any recommendations. Mr. Clapp stated that within the restrictions there are some things which can be done. The Mayor stated that sometimes investments can tie up funds more than is wanted. The auditors concluded that they feel the city is in good shape. Councilman Crandall stated that he felt there are still many things the city could do, such as purchase a water truck to wash the streets. Hayor Ard called for a motion accepting the audit. Harvey Crandall motioned the audit report be accepted, with thanks. Greg Maeser seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Crandall - yes, Maeser - yes, Hall - yes, Loveland - yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Crandall motioned to transfer $27,6100 from the debt service to the general fund and any of the delinquent collecti ns that are made are transferred into the general fund. Councilman Maeser seco ded the motion. Roll call vote: Crandall - yes, Maeser - yes, Hall - yes, Lo eland - yes. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Crandall wanted to thank Dave for generators running when the power went off is quick response in getting the on t10nday due to the earthquake. The next item of business was the site plan for Cantlon Properties (Hitt Rd. IE. 17th St.) development. Rob Moore represented Cantlon and stated he wanted to give an update on the developments. He said that although final approval to relocate Sand Creek had not yet been received, preliminary approval had, and final approval was expected within a few weeks. He stated that in the relocation, the canal would be one and one-half times as large as it now is. There would be an eight foot tall block fence on the east side of the canal, w.ith landscaping on both sides of the canal. He further stated the site plan is essentially the same. In addressing the number of curb cuts onto Hitt Road, an agreement still had not been reached with Idaho Falls, as they wanted to allow only two cuts. Cantlon feels two cuts are most impractical, that business s could not operate under such conditions. He informed the council another mee ing with Idaho Falls is scheduled for February 8th. Cantlon is proposing not I than three cuts, with others still to be determined for the southern portion the property. He stated there is also the issue of Hitt Road improvement An urban renewal proj ect is currently being investigated to assist in th s. He then asked for site plan approval from the council. The question arose as to relocation of the pump station and retention pond. Mr. Moore stated that is would be included in the development agreement. Eric Davis pointed out the current location on the site plan map, and possible relocation sites. It was stated that negotiations with Jerry Bergeman to purchase his property are still in progress. 94 January 20, 1994 Mayor Ard called for a motion. Councilman Hall motioned to approve the site plan for the Hitt Rd./E. 17th Street development as presented by Cantlon Properties, contingent upon approval from the Department of Water Resources on relocation of Sand Creek and upon Idaho Falls for the number of curb cuts allowed on Hitt Road. Councilman Crandall seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hall - yes, Crandall - yes, Maeser - yes, Loveland - yes. The motion carried unanimously. The nest item of business was a request for a proclamation to declare the week of February 6-12, 1994 as Burn Awareness Week and to encourage all citizens to support the Shriners Burns Institutes and to take proper precautions to protect their families from devastating burn injuries. Mayor Ard signed the proclamation. The next item of business was Ordinance No. 236, which is an ordinance to amend I 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 each such parcel of land, and providing for an effective date. The property is located on the southeast corner of Hitt Road and E. 17th Street, generally west of those lots on the west side of Falcon Drive, Hi11sda1e Addition, Division No. 1 as described in detail in the legal document known as Ordinance No. 236. This ordinance changes the zoning of said property from C1, RMH and R1 with a special use permit to HCl. Councilman Greg Maeser motioned to waive the requirement of readings for Ordinance No. 236, and proceed to the third and Councilman Hall seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Maeser- Crandall - yes, Loveland - yes. The motion carried unanimously. three separate final reading. yes, Hall - yes, Councilman Maeser motioned to approve adoption of Ordinance No. 236 as an ordinance to the City of Ammon. Councilman Loveland seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Maeser - yes, Loveland - yes, Hall - yes, Crandall - yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Urban Renewal Program by Jeff Summers is scheduled for tomorrow, January 21st. The Public Works report was given by David Wadsworth. It included the clay valve on Well //3 which was installed. The wiring will be done next week. They are I working on lids for the dumpsters for the schools to alleviate the materials . blowing out of them. The new fire truck is here. It did not meet 1250 gallon test, however the state inspector said with new gearing in the transmission, he would certify it. That gearing has been ordered. Also need to install some bumpers so the wall will not be hit when backing the engine into the building. Attorney Joe Anderson spoke with the Mayor concerning the meeting with the transportation department. Mayor Ard stated he would let Joe know. The meeting concerns the percentage on the Ammon Road project. Councilman Loveland asked if it would be possible to ask some people around the parks their concerns. A letter was received from a citizen living by Peterson Park which expressed concern with a slide. Councilman Loveland stated he is interested in upgrading some of the playground equipment. He would like some of the people who live around the parks to be asked to be aware of the things that are going on around them and assist in keeping the damage down. Mayor Ard informed Mr. Loveland that trees could be gotten in conjunction with Utah Power, and also through the BMPO, we talked about a walkway around the park, McCowin Park. The recycling project has generated funds that could be used in this way. Councilman Loveland also expressed concern with the condition of Rawson and Midway, asking if this was something that H & K should have repaired. He was I informed that it was not, that it was caused from other traffic. Councilman Maeser stated that E. 17th Street is getting several potholes in it. David stated there is much that will need patching. Some of the road condition was existing before H & K were using them. He further stated he feels 17th Street is in need of chip and seal again. Concern was expressed by the council for the city clerk, Aleen Jensen. Mayor Ard stated he had directed that a check be cut for her for a week's pay for her unused vacation for 1993. I I I 95 January 20, 1994 Mayor Ard asked if there was any more business. There was none, therefore he adjourned the meeting at 8:55 P.M. Minutes by Carol Ragan Minutes approved 2/3/94 Q~D C. Bruce Ard, Mayor approved)