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Council Minutes 08/18/2005 CITY OF AMMON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES THURSDAY, AUGUST 18,2005 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ard at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building, 2 I 35 South Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilmember W. Lee Bean Councilmember Karen Y. Anderson Councilmember Randy Waite Councilmember Rex Thompson City Attorney Scott Hall City Administrator Bruce Rose City Planning Director Ron Folsom City Engineer Bill Manwill City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler Councilmember Bean led the PIed2e of AIIe2iance to the Fla2 and, Councilmember Thompson offered a prayer. Minutes AU2ust 4. 2005: Council member Bean motioned to approve the August 4, 2005, minutes, with correction noted. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. Items From Mavor: None Consent A2enda: Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at p.m. Public Hearin2s: None Public Comment - Ea21e Brid2e: Phillip Deaton - 2040 Eagle Drive, stated he is opposed to the proposed project. He indicated that a previous survey he had conducted showed that a majority of the property owners on Eagle Drive oppose a bridge being constructed. Mr. Deaton stated he didn't have time to do a thorough study of the neighborhoods opinions because there wasn't sufficient notice of this meeting. He felt that the petition opposing the bridge was only a sma)) sampling of the residents along Eagle Drive. His opinion is that the biggest reason for having the bridge is convenience. He is opposed because he feels it will increase traffic and decrease safety for the residents. He stated he would prefer a foot bridge. Tracy Young, 1865 Eagle Drive, stated she is opposed to construction of a bridge on Eagle Drive. She is a teacher at Hillcrest High School and has asked the students whether they would use the proposed bridge. She states their answer is that they would take the fastest route to where they want to go. She feels a bridge would increase traffic in the neighborhood. Lisa Love, 1915 Falcon, stated that she is in favor of constructing the bridge. She feels that speed is already an issue and, separate from providing alternative access to the neighborhood. She asked that the Council do something about speeding in the neighborhood. Samuel Bays, 2005 Falcon, stated that he is opposed because the street is too narrow to support the traffic that is already using it. Mr. Bays wants speed humps or limiting direction (making one street one-way north and the other one-way south). He does not want to see an increase in traffic. City Council Minutes 8/18/2005 -- I Tamara Roberts, 2715 Sawtooth, stated that she has 5 children and is in favor of putting in the bridge. She doesn't see a potential increase in traffic as others have indicated. In gathering a petition in favor of the bridge, she feels she met more people in favor than opposed. Shay Welker, 1950 Eagle, stated he is opposed to construction of the bridge. Mr. Welker asked ifthe bridge is a done deal, and if the Council would consider Mr. Bays' suggestion of making Falcon and Eagle one-way streets. Mayor Ard replied that a decision on the bridge has not been made. City Engineer Bill Manwill indicated that making the streets one-way would have the effect of increasing the speed people travel on those streets. Phyllis Ker, 1810 Dove Drive, presented an additional petition in favor of the bridge. Ms. Ker feels that once Sunnyside is completed the high school kids will choose Sunnyside as it will move traffic faster than winding through the neighborhood. Morgan Judd, 1890 Eagle Drive, stated he is opposed to the bridge. He feels speed is a problem as it is and, that it will be 100 times worse if the bridge is put in. Bill Chiles, 1825 Eagle, stated he is opposed for all the reasons previously stated and asked what the need for the bridge is. Mr. Chiles feels it will decrease property values. Rick Butler, 2670 Salmon, stated he is opposed, that the bridge is not a necessity. He feels that any increase in traffic is an infinite safety problem, especially students traveling to and from the high school. Katie Mecham, Eagle Drive, stated she is in favor ofa footbridge and is opposed to a vehicular bridge. She feels that speed is already a problem and a bridge won't help. Mrs. Kuchenbecker, 2180 Eagle, asked the Council how it is going to affect her property, especially during construction as her driveway backs onto Eagle Drive. City Engineer Bill Manwill informed Mrs. Kuchenbecker that there is already a dedicated right-of-way, so the City would not be seeking to purchase any of her property and, in the event the bridge is constructed there should not be any problem for her to access her driveway. Ken Hunter, 2270 Dove, stated he is not in favor or opposed. His only comment is that with another 5 lane road (Sunnyside) there will be problems and the City will have to buy another traffic signal as there is only one signaled access to a main street from the division. He feels a bridge could help by also giving signaled access to Hitt Road. Debra Clapp, 2210 Dove, stated she is opposed for all reasons previously stated. Ms. Clapp indicated that traffic increased past her house when the signal at Curlew was put in and, that she feels it will increase again with access to the neighborhood from the high school. Leslie Folsom 2750 Sawtooth, stated that she is in favor of constructing the bridge. She commented that people in favor ofa project don't usually show up at Council meetings. She has reviewed the petitions submitted prior to the meeting, which are now showing 4 to 1 in favor. She feels that the division needs another exit point. She stated that most people in the division, who do not live on Eagle Drive, are in favor of the bridge. Ms. Folsom feels that the bridge would give kids who live in the division a better route to school than winding through other streets to get to Sunnyside. She also stated that construction of the bridge would also improve drainage from the division. She would also like to see a walking path with the bridge, if it is put in. She concluded by stating that the bridge is not just for one street, it is for the entire division. Morgan Judd, 1890 Eagle Drive stated that if it ain't broke don't fix it. Adding that, to him, getting anywhere faster is not that important. Samuel Bays asked what happens when there is construction on another street. David Wall, 2210 Bittern, stated that they get a lot of high school traffic on Avocet. He feels that construction of a bridge on Eagle Drive would help reduce traffic on Avocet. City Council Minutes 8/18/2005 -- 2 Tracy Young, 1865 Eagle Drive, stated that she had contacted the school resource officer and reported that 600+ parking permits have been issued, with more expected. This represents over half of the student body driving to school. Tim Kaser, 2600 Salmon stated that Hillsdale does need access other than 17th street. As a 15 year resident he has witnessed traffic increase every year. Mr. Kaser is in favor of alternate access to the neighborhood. He stated he is neutral on construction of a bridge. He urged the Council to do a real traffic study with verifiable methodology before making a decision. City Engineer Bill Manwill stated that his expectation would be that any traffic increase would be seen on Sawtooth and Curlew. Phillip Deaton stated he doesn't feel they need more exit points, that Falcon, Curlew, Avocet, Bittern, etc. are sufficient. Terry Meikle, 1880 Curlew stated they are opposed to a bridge. They feel traffic on Curlew will increase dramatically and that it is already difficult to get down the street. Public Comment on Items Not on A!!enda: None ACTION ITEMS: Ratliff Traffic Impact Study. Annexation and Initial Zonin!!: City Engineer Bill Manwill reported on the traffic impact study. The models were developed with comparisons with and without development. Changes in traffic were forecasted through 2006 and 20 II. Two methods were applied, four with each system (eight total). The study indicates that a level of service F exists during peak hours now, warranting installation of a traffic signal. If not installed traffic delays will increase. The only warrants for signalization are for the intersection of Ammon and 17th Street. Most of the approaches need both right and left turn lanes. The study recommends a continuous left turn lane on Ammon Road through to John Adams; moving to 5 lanes for the distance from I ih Street to John Adams; and, a signal light or two lane round-about at the intersection of Ammon Road and 17th Street. The Council discussed the traffic impact study. Mr. Manwill answered their questions. City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the location, vicinity and proposed zoning, and the zoning recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommend the Council approve the annexation with changes to the initial zoning requested, at their March 2, 2005, meeting. Gary Ratliff, the developer, answered the Council's questions regarding his requested zoning and platting concept. Lee Radford, representing property owners in the Mountain View Division, addressed the Council. His clients would prefer that all ofthe residential in this development be zoned no more dense than R I-A allows. In comparing the City Code with the assumptions in the traffic study, there is virtually no difference in the number of units planned and the RI-A zoning requirements. They would also like to see the commercial be more restrictive than the CC-I zone allows. The Council discussed the proposed Annexation and Initial Zoning. Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve the Ratliff Annexation following the Planning and Zoning initial zoning recommendations substituting R I-A for the R-2 initial zoning and conditioned on negotiation of an acceptable annexation agreement. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson- Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. The Annexation Agreement negotiations will be placed on the agenda for the September 8, 2005, work session. Trailwood 1 sl Amended Plat Denial Appeal: Mark Andrus addressed the Council and asked their reconsideration of the proposed amended plat. In the developer's opinion allowing an additional four-plex would provide continuity in the development plan. The Council discussed the developer's comments. City Council Minutes 8/18/2005 -- 3 Councilmember Anderson motioned to deny the Trailwood #9 151 Amended Plat denial appeal. Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried. Ammonside Division #1 Revised Development Ae:reement: Scott Bishop of Woodbury Corporation addressed the Council and presented his proposal for the entrance to the property from Sunnyside. The Council discussed whether to revise the development agreement as passed at their August 4, 2005, meeting. Council member Bean motioned to remove the access and deny the final plat. Motion withdrawn. Council member Waite motioned to approve the development agreement SC-4 to comply with the tapered access drawing presented. The motion died for lack of a second. Council member Anderson motioned that in the absence of Bill Manwill's unqualified approval, the Council will allow the developer to locate an engineer that will provide unqualified approval of a shortened deceleration lane. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - No, Councilmember Bean - No, Mayor Ard - Yes. The motion carried. Walker Preliminary Plat: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the location, vicinity and proposed preliminary plat. The property is located west of Ross at the end of the existing, undeveloped, "Nina Street." The name of the street would be changed to Audrey Place as there is a Nina Street elsewhere in the county. Lance Walker, 3820 Ross, addressed the Council regarding his plans for the property. Mr. Walker requests that the plat be approved with development of the roadway to take place at such time as a lot is sold to a second party. Mr. Walker plans to build a home for himselfon Lot 3 of the proposed plat. Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the walker subdivision preliminary plat conditioned on a 65' radius cul-de-sac - Road including curb and gutter from Ross A venue with easement for water and sewer through to the Ammon Ranch property. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes. The motion carried. Broe:an Creek Division #1 Final Plat and Development Ae:reement: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the location, vicinity and plat. The property is located south east of the Cottages and the proposed final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat. The Council discussed the proposed Final Plat. Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Brogan Creek Division # I Final Plat. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Council member Anderson - Abstained (left the room), Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. The Council discussed the proposed Development Agreement. Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Brogan Creek Division # I Development Agreement. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Council member Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. Villas Division #1 Final Plat and Development Ae:reement: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the location, vicinity and proposed final plat. The property is located north of East 21st South and west of 52nd East. Planning and Zoning recommend approval of the final plat as presented. The Council discussed the proposed Final Plat and Development Agreement. Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Final Plat for the Villas Division # 1. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Development Agreement for the Villas Division # I, amending SC-3, requiring that the irrigation piping through the development to the Taylor's property be no less than 24 inches in diameter, with the designation of a well site within the next 30 days, if designated in Division # 1, the plat will not be recorded until the site is designated. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried. Courtland Ride:e Division #2 Rezone Denial Appeal: Jay Johnson, 2125 Caballero, of Rockwell Development address the Council, appealing the denial of their request for RI-A zoning for the property platted in this Division. City Council Minutes 8/18/2005 -- 4 Mr. Johnson presented a package of information on his existing twin-home developments with active homeowners associations. In addition, Mr. Johnson presented specific acreages that could have been developed with twin homes had the school property been developed as town homes. The Council discussed the appeal presented. Councilmember Waite motioned to hold a public hearing regarding the requested rezone before the City Council on September 15,2005, at 7:30 p.m. Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. Public Housinl! Grant Authorization Resolution: Councilmember Bean motioned to approve Resolution 2005- 16, A Resolution to Pursue a Public Facility Housing Project and Submit an Application for Funding including an Idaho Community Development Block Grant to assist in the Construction of said Housing Project, commonly known as The Pearl House. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried. Ordinance #375 - FY 2006 Budl!et Appropriation: Councilmember Bean read Ordinance #375, 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 2006, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1,2005, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, AND PROVIDING FOR THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR SUCH FUNDS by title and motioned that the City Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Bean read Ordinance #375, 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 2006, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2005, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, AND PROVIDING FOR THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR SUCH FUNDS by title and motioned to adopt Ordinance #375 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Council member Bean - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried. Ordinance #376 - Elected Official Compensation: Councilmember Bean addressed the Council and voiced the opinion that he would prefer to expand the Council to six members rather than increasing the individual Councilmember's salaries. He feels that expanding the Council would provide greater benefit to the citizens. Councilmember Bean motioned to move to a six member Council. The motion died due to lack of a second. Councilmember Anderson read Ordinance #376 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 1-5-8 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO AND RE- ENACTING SECTION 1-5-8 TO SET THE SALARY TO BE RECEIVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AMMON; TO REPEAL SECTION 1-6-5 OF THE CODIVIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AMMON AND TO RE-ENACT SECTION 1-6-5 TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALARY OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF AMMON; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE by title and motioned that the City Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - No. The motion carried. Councilmember Anderson read Ordinance #376 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 1-5-8 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO AND RE- ENACTING SECTION 1-5-8 TO SET THE SALARY TO BE RECEIVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AMMON; TO REPEAL SECTION 1-6-5 OF THE CODIVIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AMMON AND TO RE-ENACT SECTION 1-6-5 TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALARY OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF AMMON; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE by title and motioned to adopt Ordinance #376 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: City Council Minutes 8/18/2005 -- 5 Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - No. The motion carried. Ordinance #377 - Authorizin!! Sale of Surplus Property: The Council discussed the proposed ordinance and agreed to edit the ordinance, changing Section 3 to Section 4 and adding Section 3 to read "the minimum acceptable bid to be $700.00 plus closing costs." Councilmember Anderson read Ordinance #377 AN ORDINANCE EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO SELL CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN AND OWNED BY THE CITY OF AMMON; PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID LAND TO BE SOLD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE by title and motioned that the City Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Anderson read Ordinance #377 AN ORDINANCE EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO SELL CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN AND OWNED BY THE CITY OF AMMON; PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID LAND TO BE SOLD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE by title and motioned to adopt Ordinance #377 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Authorize Public Safety Consultin!! Contract: Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the public safety consulting contract up to $18,000, $15,000 to be paid from the County Sheriffs Contract funds. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. Authorization to Bid McCowin Park Parkin!! - North of Southwick: City Administrator Bruce Rose ask for the Council's authorization to go out for bids to pave the McCowin Park parking along the north side of Southwick. Councilmember Bean motioned to authorize staff to request bids for the McCowin Park parking project. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried. Authorization to Bid Truck. Snow Plow and Sander: City Administrator Bruce Rose asked for the Council's authorization to go out for bids for the 'Truck, Snow Plow and Sander that have been planned in the FY2006 budget. Councilmember Bean motioned to authorize staff to request bids for a Truck, Snow Plow and Sander. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. Authorization to Bid Peterson Park Area Crack Seal: City Administrator Bruce Rose asked for the Council's authorization to go out for bids for crack sealing in the Peterson Park area. Funds are allocated in the FY2006 budget. Councilmember Bean motioned to authorize staff to request bids for crack sealing in the Peterson Park area. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Council member Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. Authorization to Bid Three (3) Vehicles for the Buildin!! Department: City Administrator Bruce Rose asked for the Council's authorization to go out for bids for three light duty four wheel drive vehicles for the Building Department. Funds are allocated in the FY2006 budget. Councilmember Bean motioned to authorize staff to request bids for three light duty four wheel drive vehicles for the Building Department. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean- Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. Authorization of Payment - Sunnyside Proiect - Ammon Mile: Councilmember Bean motioned to approve payment of$58,626.00 to Bonneville County for the Sunnyside Project. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. City Council Minutes 8/18/2005 -- 6 SCADA System - Wetco Payment Request: City Administrator Bruce Rose presented the payment request. The system is complete except for installation at Well #7. The well house is under construction and the installation will be done when the building is finished. Councilmember Bean motioned to approve payment of$13,223.25 to Wetco. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried. Miscellaneous Discussion: Mayor Ard reported the Rotary Club has volunteered to do some cooking for the Ammon Centennial Celebration. Councilmember Bean motioned to adjourn. Council member Waite seconded. The meeting adjourned at 1 :45 a.m. on August 19, 2005. City Council Minutes 8/18/2005 -- 7