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Council Minutes 12/06/1990 312 December 6, 1990 CITY OF AMMON December 6, 1990 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol- lowing City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen James H. Southwick, Planning and Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth Fire Chief Cal Smith Assistant Fire Chief James D. Walker Zoning Commission Representative Others present: Lance and Nathan (Scout) Revo, 2555 Ross Avenue Garth Cunningham, Mountain River Engineering Superintendent Richard L. Goodworth, Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 Charles A. Homer, Attorney for School District No. 93 Glenn R. Peterson, School District No. 93 Fenton H. Tyler, School District No. 93 Larry Clayton, School District No. 93 Robert Peterson, School District No. 93 Elaine McGary, 3255 Meadow Lane (Planning & Zoning member) Maxine Hardy, 3745 Georgia Lane Absent: Councilman Greg J. Maeser The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Anderson, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Crandall. Nathan Revo, Boy Scout, requested approval of his Eagle Scout proj ecL He considered making a horseshoe pit in one of the parks, but since there are already some existing pits, he proposed to refurbish some of them. There are two pits at Peterson Park and four at McCowin Park. Also, the parks could use some volley ball standards, and there are other areas that could use refurbishing. The Council gave their approval and suggested that Nathan correlate his project with Public Works Director David Wadsworth. Maxine Hardy represented Idaho Traffic Safety. Hardysown property at 3400 East Sunnyside Road, and they want to construct a building to house their business. Their property is part of a parcel zoned RSC-l, and the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined the whole parcel is zoned improperly because of multiple ownership. The Council granted the Hardys permission to proceed with their building plans pending initiation of rezoning procedures to consider a change of zone to C-l. In their development plans, they were asked to comply with the requirements of the RSC-l zone except for ownership. Mrs. Hardy pointed out that they are anxious to begin construction, but they are confused about placement of the building. The RSC-l zone requires a greater set back than the C-l zone, and they request permission to comply with the lesser set back. James Southwick, Planning and Zoning representative, stated it is illegal to begin constructing anything on the property until the zoning is straightened out. The City Council and the City Engineer discussed Hardy's concerns. As a result of the discussion, Hardys were advised to ascertain their property line, to allow for Sunnyside Road to be widened, and to obtain help for their plot plan from someone knowledgeable about traffic flow and parking requirements. Mayor Ard instructed the City Clerk to begin rezone procedures and schedule a Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting in January, 1991. Charles A. Homer, Attorney for Bonneville Joint School District No. 93, presented the plat for School District 93 Subdivision (site of the new High School) and requested the City Council's approval. The proposed layout of roadways, parking areas, buildings, and athletic fields was reviewed. The plan utilizes all the available property which the School District has rights to, namely Bjornson property, and does not include the Ricks' property which was once considered for inclusion. The original plat showed an extension of Owen Street through the school property to eventually connect with Hitt Road, but as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the plat was revised to show Owen Street dead- ending in a cuI de sac. The School Board readily accepted the cuI de sac recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission because it is more cost effective and provides for a safer campus. If Owen Street is extended through the school property, additional land would need to be purchased because a north portion of the site would be unusable; students would be able to cross back and forth on a busy street; and through traffic would move faster. The District believes a through street would not be effective for the school or for Ammon. 1- I I I I I I Book 7-313 December 6, 1990 An analysis of traffic flow, as now established, indicates Ammon already has adequate access to the west from East 17th Street and Sunnyside Road. Fenton Tyler expressed that the School Board feels the proposal made by Attorney Homer is in the best interest of the citizens of Ammon and the School District. James H. Southwick reported on the findings and recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. It was the consensus of the Commission that extending Owen Street through the school property creates an unnecessary hazard to citizens, primarily students. South Bonneville Junior High School already creates enough traffic in the area, and if you add a high school and people traveling to town and work, you are creating traffic unacceptable through a public school campus. The Planning Commission unanimously approved revising the original plat to replace the through street with a fifty foot cuI de sac. Public Works Director David Wadsworth favored extending Owen Street through the school property or, at least providing an access all the way around the school because traffic is already congested in the South Bonneville Junior High area. Superintendent Goodworth explained that they have pictured only the first phase of development. Plans provide for expansion and further development as funds are available. Fire Chief Cal Smith and Assistant Fire Chief expressed concern that the closed campus plans do not facilitate access by emergency vehicles, and they suggested the school provide for an adequate turn-around. School officials promised to work with the Fire Department and to consider walkways into the school. Engineer David Benton expressed concern about the impact on Ammon, reviewed previous planning, suggested more citizen input, pointed out all traffic not entering the high school from Sunnyside Road will be directed into the old Ammon townsite, and recommended extending an easement to the west boundary of the school property for utilities. Mayor Ard reminded the Council that the request is for approval of the subdivision plat and not the plot plan. There will be future opportunity for input and review of the plot plan. Councilman Hall moved to approve the plat of the School District No. 93 Subdivision with Owen Street terminating in a cuI de sac, with a utility easement to the west side of the property, and with provision for a walkway access from the west boundary. The Council called for discussion of the motion. Following discussion, Councilman Crandall seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hall Yes; Crandall Yes; Anderson Yes. The motion carried unanimously. James H. Southwick reported for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Their major business was the plat for School District No. 93 which has already been discussed. Other business was an expression of concern about possible conflict of interest with the City Engineer. Councilman Crandall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held November 15, 1990, as prepared. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Unfinished Business: Forsgren Associates have made corrections to the engineering design plans for Ammon Road according to the recommendations made during the recent review meeting, and they have requested that the State Highway Department set the Public Hearing. Councilman Crandall expressed concern that the auditing firm of Young, Bell and Webb has done little towards completing the 1990 Fiscal Year audit. It was recommended that City Clerk Jensen contact Jay Webb, auditor assigned to the City, to determine the progress being made on the annual audit. If the Clerk/Webb contact is not satisfactory, Attorney Anderson should be notified so he can contact the firm to determine the firm's intentions to fulfill the audit agreement. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended citizens to serve on a Home Occupation Study Committee. They are Gerald "Jerry" Mitchell, Julie Bean, Sharon Affleck, and Debbie Hartman. Mayor Ard agreed to contact these individuals to determine their willingness to serve. If they agree to such an appointment, their names will be presented to the Council for approval at the next meeting. Stop signs on Heather Lane and at Sawtooth and Falcon were discussed. The problem at Heather Lane has already been corrected. A citizen complained about the placement of the stop sign at Sawtooth and Falcon, and he believed there should be a change. Upon investigation, it was determined that the sign placement may appear strange, as it is presently set up, but it is the best way to make the traffic flow in and out of the City. No change was approved. Councilman Crandall moved to approve renewal for 1991 of the licenses of Circle K, 2945 East 17th Street, for a retail grocery/convenience store and retail sale of beer and wine by the bottle. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. 314 December 6, 1990 Forsgren Associates have requested another payment for the completed portion of the design engineering of Ammon Road. The City can request reimbursement on engineering costs from the State Highway Department following plan approval and public hearing. The Council agreed to wait for plan acceptance and hearing confirmation before making another payment to Forsgren. Reports: Public Works Director David Wadsworth reported on well repairs and well performance. Work has started to build additional dumpsters. Engineer Benton reported on Bonneville County's progress to cover the canal and to pave Ammon Road from Lincoln to East 17th Street. Bids have been let to cover the canal by May 1, 1991, and they hope to go forward with paving after that date. No federal funds are involved in the County's project. Action taken on the plat for School District 93 Subdivision was reviewed and discussed further. Engineer Benton pointed out it is important for citizens to understand that the Council thoroughly considered the pros and cons of both the extension of Owen Street through the school property and Owen Street deadending in a cuI de sac before the cuI de sac plat was approved. It was noted that the legal description used in the hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council contains more property than the plat includes. Attorney Anderson will prepare proper amendments to the legal description for the annexation ordinance, annexation agreement, and development agreement. The agreements should also provide for street matching, utility right-of-way easements, and fencing on the west property line including a pedestrian access. Engineer Benton stated he has been working with the Ricks family on the development of their property which lies west of the school property, but no plans are complete. They have been waiting to know about the school plans. Fire Chief Cal Smith reported the Fire Department has responded to three calls in the last two weeks. There was an electrical problem with Engine No.1, and repairs have been completed. Senator Symms sent a letter regarding our request for the donation of an D.O.E. surplus fire engine. The letter advised the City would need to go through the regular bidding process, therefore, the department will begin a search for a different engine. I The legislature has passed a bill to become effective January 1, 1991, regarding insulation standards for residential construction. The Department of Labor and I Industrial Services has requested that the City advise whether we desire to follow state or local control. Public Works Director Wadsworth was asked to contact Steve Serr of Bonneville County to determine their plans regarding this matter so that Ammon and the County could be consistent since the County does our building inspections. Assistant Fire Chief James D. Walker discussed the City of Ammon's law enforcement agreement with Bonneville County, and he proposed a resident officer program similar to the City of Iona and the City of Ucon. The City Clerk asked if the Council Planning Association. It was agreed specific individual on the membership. wanted to continue membership in the Idaho to continue membership but to not name a Claims were approved. December 9 through 15, 1990, has been declared by the President of the United States and by the Governor of Idaho as Drunk and Drugged Driver Awareness Week. Engineer Benton met with a representative of BECO and Keith Turnbow regarding the paving problem by Turnbow's driveway. It was determined there is a combination problem. BECO agreed to jackhammer out the top layer of pavement back four feet from the lip of the curb and back to the north about fifteen feet beyond the driveway and about four feet to the south. Then in the spring, they will add a fresh seal coat. Also, Turnbow may have BECO do some additional work. The problem should be solved eventually. Councilman Crandall moved to adj ourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M. //~) "-- , 1;mYDR------ ATTEST ULe-e-J{! D~~J CITY CLERK ~ I