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Council Minutes 05/21/1992 I I I Book 7-429 May 21, 1992 CITY OF AMMON May 21, 1992 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order ing City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Greg J. Maeser at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the follow- Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton (Arrived 8:00 P.M.) Public Works Director David Wadsworth City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: John Bokor, Groundwater Technician, Idaho Rural Water Association Gene Killian, 3225 Circle S Drive, An~on Robert and Kathy Dansie, 575 Matchpoint Drive, Ammon Kent Davies, 535 Matchpoint Drive, Ammon Jeanell Coyne, 2020 Heather Lane, Ammon Carol Lee Hill, 1925 Heather Lane, Ammon Absent: Councilman Marvin J. Anderson The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Mayor Ard, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Crandall. Gene Killians, 3225 Circle S Drive, explained about a problem with the fire hydrant in front of his house. When the hydrant is used, water backwashes the soil and leaves a large hole. This especially occurs if the hydrant is only partially turned on. Mr. Killian has had to repair the damage a number of times, and the last time he tried to correct the problem by replacing the sod around the hydrant with decorative rocks. Recently Lawn Tech used the hydrant and left a hole. Killians were very upset, and they contacted the City to get the problem corrected. They were advised the problem was the property owner's responsibility, but they could file a claim against the City. After some dispute, the City sent workers to fill the hole. Mr. Killian stated the crew did a good job, but he believes the hydrant should be reserved for Fire Department use. Also, whoever uses should be held responsible to restore any damage. The City Council discussed restrictive use of fire hydrants, and the Public Works Director agreed to monitor usage to prevent damage. John Bokor, Groundwater Technician for Idaho Rural Water Association, explained their new Ground Water/Wellhead Protection Technical Assistance Program. This program is directed at assisting small municipal and rural water systems in establishing a plan to protect the quality of their drinking water, now and for the future. The Association assists in the formation of a plan, in defining the area that needs protection, in identifying problems that may lead to contamination of water supply, in developing special management procedures for possible contamination sources in the protection area, and in planning for the future. Membership in the Association is $150 per year, but this technical assistance program is offered at no cost regardless of membership. Following a slide presentation and discussion, Mr. Bokor agreed to go with available City Officials to visit each of Ammon's wells at 7:00 A.M. on May 22, 1992. Jeanell Coyne accompanied by Carol Lee Hill, both residents of Meadow Lark Estates, expressed concern about the safety of children on Heather Lane since it goes through to East 17th Street. She requested speed limit signs or "children at play" signs to be erected. She was advised that Groberg, the developer, is responsible for the signs. However, if the developer does not erect signs, the City will. The speed limit is twenty-five (25) miles per hours. Mayor Ard asked for a street sign to be erected to identify Del Rio Circle. Mrs. Coyne reported the street light is out at Heather and Spencer. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held May 7, 1992, as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Regarding Tie Breaker Park, Robert Suitter (developer) is ready to make the donation of property for the park provided the City agrees to pay for improvements on 215 feet of frontage at an estimated cost of $60 per foot or $12,900. The improvement costs include street paving, curb/gutter, and a drainage area. Additional closing costs will be $168 for title insurance, $100 miscellaneous closing fees, and $3 recording fee. The City has been asked to set a date for closing. The Parks Department budget provides $10,000 for capital improvements, and the balance is to be charged to Streets. Councilman Crandall motioned to approve the acquisiton of Tie Breaker Park and to authorize the expenditure for improvements and closing costs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. 430 May 21, 1992 Kathy Dansie, park promoter, introduced Kent Davies, another resident of the Tie Breaker area, who has drawn up some plans for Tie Breaker Park for Council consideration and possible approval. The plans and ideas were reviewed in detail. The City has approved expenditure of what funds are available at this time, but some materials are on hand to utilize for a sprinkling system. Robert and Kathy Dansie are preparing a CHC Foundation grant application for funds to build a rest- room/shelter. The application deadline is August 1, 1992. Neighborhood groups have agreed to provide labor and shrubs for landscaping. The City was asked to grade the land in preparation for planting and to seek out some landscaping ideas or plans from nurseries. Mayor Ard presented a Status Report for Right-of-Way acquisition on Ammon Road Project M-7436 prepared by Winston R. Dyer, Project Manager of Forsgren Associates, I P .A., dated May 19, 1992. The right-of-way acquisition process looks very good with the exception of Kvarford and Tirrell. Dyer requested that a representative from the City be present with them when a last and final offer is made to any property owner where condemnation is being considered. Councilman Hall suggested a possible revision of plans to narrow East 17th Street after it intersects Ammon Road and proceeds east along Karford's property. Mayor Ard agreed to inquire about such a revision, but any revision might result in additional complications to the funding. Craig Z. Hall wrote a letter to John H. Costello and the City of Ammon volunteering to donate his parcel of land which is needed for Ammon Road in exchange for construction of a different approach. Mayor Ard will discuss the request with Forsgrens. Attorney Anderson discussed a law covering the protection of underground utilities which became effective July 1, 1991. This law affects how the various road departments in Idaho maintain rights-of-ways and permit utilities to bury within these rights-of-ways. The purpose of the discussion was to determine "if it is desirable from the City's standpoint to enact an ordinance or whether it is of a serious enough nature to put another law on the books." (Letter from W. J. Anderson dated April 29, 1992) The City is required to call "Dig Line" before doing any digging. Also, the City has been requiring contractors or individuals to obtain an excavation permit from the City before doing any excavation in the rights-of-ways. No ordinance revision was recommended. The City of Ammon needs to appoint three representatives to serve on the BMPO I Citizens Advisory Committee. The representatives include a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and two citizens. Ron Folsom has agreed to serve from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Doug Crabtree expressed a willingness to serve on some committee, and he agreed to represent Ammon on this committee. Another citizen is needed, and names suggested were Steve Wetzel, Jay Perrenoud, and Mike Jacox. Mayor Ard will make some contacts and have another recommendation by Council Meeting on June 4. Attention was called to the Association of Idaho Cities Annual Conference scheduled for June 17 through June 20 in Boise. Mayor Ard received a letter from Ken Nilsson, Transportation Supervisor of School District No. 93. They are considering changes in the Ammon area, and they are proposing crossing guards on Ammon Road between the flashing yellow lights. This would enable more students to walk and eliminate some bus traffic. They have requested the City of Ammon to share costs. The City Clerk was asked to check with City of Idaho Falls on their policy. Attorney Anderson had Mayor Ard sign a deed to correct the property description for Roland T. Romrell as confirmed by Mountain River Engineering. Regarding the problem with no access on the east side of Hitt Road, Attorney Anderson discussed the issue with City of Idaho Falls' Attorney Dale Storer. Attorney Storer did not see a problem, but City of Idaho Falls desires to protect the Hitt Road distance so as to not foul up their signal system. Also, they want to recover some of the development costs and to maintain standards. Mayor Ard discussed the issue with Councilman Carlson of Idaho Falls. It was suggested both entities sit down together to hash out and set policies so the east side and the west side can have equal access. The developer of Deseret Mutual property appears to be willing to participate in development costs. Both interviews indicated that the City of Idaho Falls would be receptive to working with the City of Ammon. I Engineer Benton explained about the quarter section maps on file at the Bonneville County Assessor's office. The map does not show a through street from Avocet Drive into McCowin Park. Benton stated that it does not show because the right-of-way has not been deeded that way, but the road is there by prescriptive use. Public Works Director David Wadsworth reported on the BPMO Technical Advisory Committee meeting. Sandblasting of the swimming pool is nearing completion, and I I I Book 7-431 May 21, 1992 hopefully it will be ready to open on May 30 for some training programs. Mayor Ard asked that the expenditures for Parks and Recreation be watched carefully because we are close to budget. Claims were approved. Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. ~~~ MA~ ATTEST ~J(! Q~ CITY CLERK t/ CITY OF A..'1MON June 4, 1992 Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:. The meeting was called to order ing City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Harvey Crandall at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the follow- Councilman Ira Hall Councilman Greg J. Maeser Public Works Director David Wadsworth Clerk Aleen C. Jensen City Others Present: Ray Blake of Collier, Heinz and Associates Kirk Black, Deseret Mutual Properties Russell Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, Ammon Richard Birch, 2865 South Ammon Road, Ammon Absent: Attorney W. Joe Anderson and Engineer David E. Benton The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Anderson, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Maes~r. Mayor Ard opened the Public Hearing to consider the request of Deseret Mutual for a rezone from RSC-l to C-l of the following described property: Beginning at a point that is S 0011' 23"E 40.00 feet along the Section Line from the Northwest corner of Section 27, T. 2 N, R. 38 E.B.M. and running thence S 0011' 23"E 745.00 feet to the North line of property recorded as instument No. 489378, thence East along said North line 418.59 feet to the West bank of Sand Creek; thence along said West Bank the next three courses, N 104l'43"E 411.74 feet; N 5027'06"E 110.20 feet; N 80l9'04"E 124.33 feet; thence N 89026'05"W 163.19 feet; thence N 0033'55"E 76.15 feet to a point of curve with a radius of 20.00 feet; thence to the right along said curve 31.42 feet; thence N 89026'05"W 319.47 feet to the point of beginning, containing 7.084 acres. A Notice of Hearing was published in the Post-Register on May 19, 1992, and radio- television stations, the City of Idaho Falls, and property owners within 300 feet were mailed notices. No citizens or other interested parties attended the hearing. Ray Blake, representing the developer, and Kirk Black, representing Deseret Mutual, were sworn in by Mayor Ard to present testimony. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. Mayor Ard called for questions. Councilman Crandall asked about the status with the City of Idaho Falls regarding access on to Hitt Road. Mayor Ard discussed the issue with Mayor Campbell and Councilman Larry Carlson. He asked Idaho Falls to outline their plans for Hitt Road so that Ammon could develop with equal access. He was encouraged to work with Councilman Carlson. Idaho Falls Public Works Director Chad Stanger has been negative about any access on the Ammon side. Ray Blake discussed project plans. The property contains seven acres and is owned by Deseret Mutual. Several years ago the property was considered for development, but the timing did not seem right. Over the past six months, a number of maj or retailers has expressed interest. In fact, more retailers are interested in the project than there is land. A master plan for the area should include the trailer park which is under different ownership. Preliminary plans are for 75,000 square feet of retail space, but access on to Hitt Road is crucial. So far, Idaho Falls has been reluctant to grant Hitt Road access.