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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (171) 203 April 6 & 20, 1995 Engineer Benton introduced the Council to the new zoning map. As soon as a few more revisions are made, it will be ready for Council acceptance as the official zoning map for the City of Ammon. The map has been entered in a computer program which will make it readily available for updates. Claims were approved. Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M. Qhs:J I ATTEST aL-t./,J (! J-<.~ CITY CLERK ~ CITY OF AMMON April 20, 1995 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at Street, Ammon, Idaho, by Mayor C. present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Steven J. Loveland Councilman Greg J. Maeser City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen 7:30 P.M. at the City Building, 3270 Molen Bruce Ard with the following City Officials Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Fire Marshal Robert Farrow Wadsworth Others Present: Roger and Toni Clements, 2615 Salmon Street, Ammon Gene and Linda Killian, 3225 Circle S Drive, Ammon Dara1ee Beck, 3180 Midway Avenue, Ammon Kathy, Ryan, and KayDee West, 515 Matchpoint Drive, Ammon George Watkins III, 2155 Midway Avenue, Ammon Sally Ellis, 2195 Midway Avenue, Ammon I Absent: Councilman Harvey Crandall The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Loveland, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Hall. At the request of the City Council, Gene and Linda Killian, 3225 Circle S Drive, attended the meeting to discuss the traffic visibility problem at Midway Avenue and Circle S Drive. Citizens have complained there is not a clear view of the intersecting street because of a six-foot board fence erected next to the curb on the Midway side of Killian's property. Sonna Lynn Lewis of BMPO completed a traffic study of the intersection. Ms. Lewis confirmed the problem and suggested possible solutions, but it is up to the City and the Ki11ians to work out the problem. The City granted Ki11ians a variance for the fence on April 3, 1980, when Circle S Drive was a dead end street. Since the development in Ammon Meadows, Circle S Drive has been opened to a through street. The City Council asked for the Ki11ians suggestions about resolving the problem. Mr. Killian explained that vehicles speed on Midway. There are no speed signs or school zone signs posted in the area. Citizens need to observe the stop sign on Circle S Drive before they enter Midway Avenue. There have been no accidents observed on that corner. The fence was erected to protect the Killian's property, it prevents vandalism, and they do not want the fence moved. The irrigation ditch and the curvature of the road add to the problem. The City Council wanted to explore the options with Ki11ians before taking any action. Their recommendation was for better traffic control including speed and school zone signs. The Council will take the matter under advisement. I Roger and Toni Clements, 2615 Salmon Street, proposed a change order for the block fence under construction between the properties on Falcon Drive and the Ammon Town Center development. The proposal was to end the block fence on the south end fifty-two feet (52') back from the curb so it stops even with the Clements' garage. This will give them an easier access and will enable them to park their RV. No one else is affected by this change but the Clements. The developer advised they had no problem with the change, but the plans have all been approved and any change requires a City Council decision. The plans for the fence were reviewed. Following discussion, the Council did not find a problem with the request. Legal I I I 204 April 20, 1995 counsel advised the Clements to submit a written request for the change so that there is a record to document that the property owner requested the change rather than the City Council. As soon as a written request is received, the developer will be notified to process a change order. Daralee Beck, 3180 Midway Avenue, would like to start a day care and/or pre-school in her home. She can comply with the home occupation permit requirements except she wants to be able to occasionally hire some extra help. The City does not have a day care ordinance, and a home occupation permit does not allow employees. Mrs. Beck was asked to complete her home occupation permit application and to present it at the next meeting for Council action provided she feels her planned operation will meet the home occupation requirements. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held April 6, 1995. The motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. Roll call vote: Maeser- Yes; Loveland Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried. Robert and Paula Loveland, 2795 Romrell Lane, were unable to attend the meeting, but they requested the City Council to follow up to get the property owners of 3265/3275 Owen Street to clean up the junkyard conditions. The unsightly junk is all contained on the owner's property, and it is not in the City right-of-way. The Council was undecided about how to motivate them to clean up. Councilman Loveland agreed to appeal to Clint Stewart, Shelley, Idaho, who owns the two units. Plans for the new City Building were discussed. Engineer Benton explained the proposed plans to connect the water and sewer from Brookfield Lane in order to avoid cutting into Ammon Road. There will be two accesses on to Ammon Road. One will utilize the existing curb cut, and the second one will require another curb cut but it can be done without affecting the road. The architects' agreement was reviewed. Councilman Maeser moved to authorize Mayor Ard to sign the contract with Nielsen Bodily Associates for architectural services for the new City Building contingent upon approval of Attorney W. Joe Anderson and Engineer David E. Benton. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Attorney Anderson plans to contact the architects about the contract regarding change of location, the arbitration clause, and materials. Mayor Ard welcomed Scout Ryan West. Ryan explained that he was working on his citizenship in the community merit badge. Spring Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 1995. preparing a spring newsletter to send to the residents. Councilman Maeser is Swimming Pool plans were discussed. A number of applications have been received from individuals who are interested in managing the pool. One of the applicants is Jennifer Oswald Pickett. She managed the pool a few years ago and she did a good job. The Council agreed to offer the job to Jennifer if a satisfactory agreement can be reached on a salary of approximately $3,000 for the season. Sally Ellis, 2195 Midway Avenue, inquired about the storage of chlorine at the swimming pool. There is no chlorine stored at the pool except during the months the pool is open. The chlorination system has been updated to improve the safety. Also, reports of inventory and storage of hazardous materials are filed with the Bonneville County Local Emergency Planning Committee. From January through September 1995, Piper Jaffray Companies are celebrating 100 years in business. The Idaho Falls office of Piper Jaffray has invited the Mayor to participate at their Open House on May 2, 1995. Reports: David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. On Falcon Drive near where they are working on the site preparation for Ammon Town Center there is a potential problem. The water line for the four houses on the north end of the project directly south of the 17th Street bridge are connected to the city water at the back of their houses from East 17th Street. When the block wall is constructed, it will be extremely difficult to get in to these water services to make any repairs. It is proposed that the City consider changing the water connections of these four houses to come off Falcon Drive. The bridge across Sand Creek from the storage area is too heavy to move south to the Salmon Street location. Eric Davis, Proj ect Manager, has been advised to split it in the middle. The City may have to pay for abutments for this bridge in order to utilize it for a walkway across Sand Creek. Details will be worked out as the project progresses. The crew is getting ready for the summer season in the parks. Volunteers plan to work on the park ball diamonds on Saturday. A second generator is now on line for use. Fire Marshal Robert Farrow asked about the survey E.C.I.P.D.A. has been conducting to see if Ammon qualifies for a grant for a fire station. At the present time, the figures do not show that Ammon qualifies, but there are some additional areas to compile. 205 April 20, 1995 Councilman Loveland is concerned with getting the swimming pool ready for operation. There may be some volunteer help available to work on park improvement projects. Councilman Hall explained John Sheppard wants authorization for some additional curb cuts for his property on Ammon Road. He has been advised to submit a plot plan to show exact locations for the Planning and Zoning Commission to review prior to City Council action. The City Clerk advised that Eileen Nefzger, 3545 Georgia Lane, is not pleased with the way their property was left following Ammon Road construction. The contractors promised to restore property, and they have not done so. The Ammon Road project is complete, and the contractors are finished with all they planned to do. If I there is a problem, Mrs. Nefzger will have to assume the responsibility to correct it or submit more details to the City. Scott Gray wants a refund of part of his building permit fee for Soapy's Car Wash because the fee was based on the valuation of the building and the equipment. The Council will review the request more thoroughly. The Association of Idaho Cities Budget Workshop was held April 20, 1995, in Idaho Falls. Information was presented which affects the City in the areas of property taxes, bidding limits, franchise fees, and public employee retirement. The Clerk was asked to prepare some summary information from the workshop for the Council to study. Claims were approved. Councilman Hall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. ~5;::) MAYOR ATTEST ~./ (!,~ CITY CLERK (',-/- I I