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Council Minutes 03/15/1978 CITY OF AMMON March 15, 1978 -'32 Minutes of a Special (Public Hearing) Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:50 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann with the following City Officials present: Mayor George Wehmann Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilman Francis Lee Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Clerk Dean Hemingway Asst. City Attorney Douglas Nelson Asst. Engineer Robert Butler Maintenance Supervisor LaVern Williams Asst. Maint. Supv. Gene W. Simpson Others present during the meeting were Jim McFarland of the AIC Staff, Craig and Connie Thomsen of PEG Development Corp., and the following students from a Bonneville High School Government Class: Keli Wraspir, Judy Armstrong, Annette Reed, Lisa Jensen, Tracy Skillings, Julie Henderson, Janine Romrell, Mike Barzee, Mike Borg, Andrew Shum- way, Scott Johnson, Jeri Gerrard. The purpose of the meeting was announced as being to conduct a public hearing on' the proposed annexation and zoning of property between the Union Pacific Railroad and City of Ammon subdivisions of Barbara Jean Estates, Peterson Park Addition Division #3, and Maiben Jones Addition, described as Parcel 2 in the legal publication. It was noted that one pro- perty owner within the area, Ernest Martin, had appeared before the meeting started with regard to a letter which he delivered to the City Office earlier in the day. The letter, which was signed by Ernest and Lucille Martin, was read by Mayor Wehmann and summarized as being a statement that the Martins will not protest the annexation of their property if a zoning of I&M-l that is commensurate to the usage of the railroad trackage is established. Mayor Wehmann indicated that he had checked with the City Attorney and the Bonneville Council of Governments personnel and had been advised that it would be appropriate to consider this request and, accordingly, recommended the mentioned zoning for the business properties and R-l on the north portion, which is presently unused. It was noted that the only adjacent property owner present was Councilman Lee, who declared a conflict of interest. Councilman Swensen moved that the City annex Parcel 2, described as the JMJ Elevator, Ernest Martin, and Pumice Incorpor- ated properties, on the west side of the Union Pacific Railroad, and that the initial zoning be I&M-l, with the northern-most section being annexed with initial zoning of R-l. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was Swensen, yes; Dille, yes; Lee, abstained; motion carried. The public hearing was closed. ~~ City Clerk /-/ ~ye~Lf"--di .fl Mayor ! /~ L.-~ _'/'vtd/hA-'t/ ~ ' ". S-&;?~"'~ / CITY OF AMMON March 15, 1978 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to ord~r at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann, with the following City Officials present: Mayor George Wehmann Clerk Dean Hemingway Councilman Russell N. Swensen Asst. Attorney Douglas Nelson Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Asst. Engineer Robert Butler Councilman Francis Lee Maint. Supervisor LaVern E.Williams Councilman David Rowberry (Arrived 8:45 PM) Asst. Maint. Supv. Gene W. Simpson Others present during the meeting were as listed in the minutes of the Public Hearing above and Michael Berg and friend of 2040 Dove Dr. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilman Lee and the invocation was offered by Mayor Wehmann. The presence of the Bonneville High School students was recognized by Mayor Wehmann, and he introduced the City Officials to them. The minutes of the public hearing on March I, 1978, and the minut6s of the regular meeting of March 1, 1978, were approved as prepared. Mayor Wehmann and Attorney Nalson explained that Dr. Groberg of the Department of Health and Welfare and the owner of the property at 2045 Dove Drive are working to have the Simpson family moved out, so the littering problem there should be resolved. Later in the meeting, neighboring property owner, Michael Berg, appeared and was brought up to date on the situation in a private conversation with the Mayor and Attorney Nelson. Councilman Rowberry noted also that he had contacted the Simpson's landlord and was aware that eviction proceedings had started, etc. A littering problem at the Smout residence, 2706 E. 17th Street, was also discussed. Jim McFarland, from the staff of the Association of Idaho Cities, was recognized by Mayor Wehmann and was given an opportunity to review the function of the AlC for the benefi t of the students present. I I I I ~ w ~ o ~ ~ I I March 15, 1978 The time was turned to Ernest Bramwell of CHZM Hill to report the results of his 3~ tabulations on the questionaires which were returned from the residents on the study which is being conducted to determine what might be the best solution to the traffic con- trol on the narrow streets in the Hillview-Hillsdale and Peterson Park areas. He listed the following statistics as the most significant: The response was somewhat over 50% (230 out of 440), 80% indicated no problem or tolerable, 70% indicated safety of children as the greatest need, 48% designated no change as the preferred action with the second choice being to convert to one-way streets, which would likely only be applicable to the Hillview-Hillsdale Additions. It was felt that additional study on traffic control should be completed before a recomme~~atioR istmade, that a number of copies of the questionaire analysis should be made availa15l~ro ~Ne public upon request, and that response should be made in writing by a City Official to the comments on some of the questionaires. The annexation agreement for Tie Breaker Village Division No.2 was brought up for dis- cussion and found to be satisfactory except for wording relative to specifications for water meters, and Engineer Butler mentioned that the developer has not returned the corrected plat or the development drawings. Councilman Lee moved to accept the Annexa- tion Agreement of Tie Breaker Village Division No. 2 subject to the City Engineer and Mayor Wehmann being satisfied that the conditions as discussed have been resolved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried. The matter of hiring an applicant for Building Inspector,who had been in several days previously and who is highly recommended, was taken under consideration. It was noted that the agreement with the City of Idaho Falls for inspection services can be mutually terminated and that the State is required to make plumbing and electric inspections. Councilman Swensen moved that Mayor Wehmann be authorized to make an offer to Mr. Hayse Whiteley for the position of Building Inspector with salary at Grade 7-1 on the salary schedule with the right for review at the end of six months, and that he be offered the opportunity to go to work immediately. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee; voting was all in favor; motion carried. The Council members indicated approval of Mayor Weh- mann's suggestion that a cancellation of the agreement with the City of Idaho Falls should be negotiated with the understanding that the Idaho Falls inspectors continue with their work on the large projects which are under way, such as the nursing home and the condo- miniums. City Maintenance employee, Gene Simpson, reported on his attendance at several meetings on signs sponsored by the County. He commented that he was especially impressed with the filmstrip on public relations. REPORTS According to Councilman Lee, supplemental disability insurance on the firemen from Homer- Koster Company will cover the Fire Department volunteers when outside the City. The mo?thlyFire Department, Law Enforcement, and Animal Control reports were reveiwed by Councilman Lee. Councilman Swensen mentioned that he has contacted Fenton Tyler, 3235 Rawson St., about moving the ditch along Midway Avenue. Councilman Rowberry reported that the dinner for the Planning and Zoning Commission mem- bers is set for April 6, that the grading as needed on Meadow Lane has been done, and the gate for the storm sewer fence is ready and will be installed as soon as the area is dry enough. The matter of street sweeping on 17th Street where considerable dirt and rocks are accumulating from building construction was discussed, and Mayor Wehmann explained that the City maintenance crew will be cleaning with shovels and brooms, which must be done now to open the drains, then the County will use a side-delivery sweeper to finish the job later when that sweeper is in operation. Engineer Butler displayed a large copy of an up-dated City map which he explained is ready to be scaled down and copied for use. He mentioned that he has been working with the Health Department on the chlorination of the water stora e tank so that it can be put into use again, and that the repair work on the pump at Well # is completed and the pump is ready to be started up. A letter from Mel Brown with respect to his well north of 17th Street was presented by Engineer Butler, and it was noted that the letter submitted a pro- posal to the City to purchase the well, which produces at the rate of 1500 to 1600 gallons per minute, 2 acres of ground, and a building. The Mayor and Council indicated that they would study the proposal. Engineer Butler reported that, as a result of a tour of the City with the County Engineer with regard to safer off-system streets and roads, several recommendations were made, and it was found that signs in Ammon are generally sub-standard. Mayor Wehmann requested a summary of the recomm~Fd~X~o&s and findings on this subject. Mayor Wehmann inquired if some adjustment shoulutflIE connection with the boundaries of the Iona-Bonneville Sewer District as it pertains to the Fred Kvarfordt property which already has sewer service through the City of Ammon. A report by the City Clerk listed claims to pay in the amount of $18,935.02, and a checking account balance in the General Fund of $28,346.55. March 15, 1978 ACCO~~ng to Mayor Wehmann, the assessed valuation of the City, as reported in a notice from the County received recently, is $3,689,116, which represents a relatively small in- crease over the previous year due to the 1977 figure being based on a high estimate. The Mayor mentioned that the premium on the City health insurance through the AIC is going up to $72.87 per month per employee with dependents. It was pointed out that there is to be a public meeting on March 22 regarding the wells drilled by the Bureau of Land Man- agement along the Snake River in this area and the proposed Lynn Crandall Dam. Council- man Swensen was asked if he would attend this meeting since Mayor Wehmann cannot go. The Council indicated interest in a suggestion made by Mayor Wehmann that the City have Utah Power & Light Company present information regarding a survey on buildings with substantial heat loss which show up on aerial photos which are to be taken by a special process. Mayor Wehmann informed the Council that Derrald Ricks, who owns property adjoining the I proposed West Ammon Estates subdivision, contacted him about possible future residential development of his land, with the thought in mind of having the Planning and Zoning Commission make a recommendation on location of ditches, bridges, a park, etc. It was mentioned that the engineer for the developer of Mountain Valley Estates is working on the papers for the railroad crossing. Approval was given for the Mayor to make further contact with an applicant for City Engineer/Director of Public Works. Claims were approved for payment. by Councilwoman Dille; the meeting Councilman Lee moved to adjourn; the motion was seconded was adjourned at 10:35 P.M. .~ / V Ma;~;'rfl7" ~Ad~"'AAh~' CITY OF AMMON April 5, 1978 Minutes of a Special (Public Hearing) Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann with the following City Officials present: Mayor George Wehmann Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman David Rowberry Councilman Francis Lee Clerk Dean Hemingway Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Planning & Zoning Chairman Jim McNett I Others present during the meeting were: LaMar Warnick, 3974 Wanda St. LeM~yne Johnston, 3700 E. 17th St. Barbara Johnston, 3700 E. 17th St. Ed Harvego, 3825 Wanda St. Diane Harvego, 3825 Wanda St. Jerry M. Hoggan, 3900 Wanda St. Mrs. Jerry M. Hoggan, 3900 Wanda St. Clarence A. Brunson, 2260 Dove Dr. Fred Kvarfordt, 3520 E. 17th St. Robert L. Nebeker, 3833 Marlene St. Elaine Merrill, 3851 Wanda St. Alrene Walker, 3874 Brookfield Ln. Merrill E. Walker, 3874 Brookfield Ln. Ron Nelson, 3866 Brookfield Ln. Eileen P. Brunt, 2295 Ross Ave. Scouts: Mike Campbell and Mart Borg The Public Hearing on the proposed annexation of Jennie Jean Estates, described as Parcel 3 in the legal notice, was opened by Mayor Wehmann reviewing the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meetings on January 17, 1978, and February 21, 1978, and by remarks from Councilman Rowberry to the effect that the comments made by the citizens at the March con- tinuation hearing indicated a feeling of knowing that this annexation would eventually happen but questioning this as being the right time. It was noted that the unanimous voting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was to recommend annexation and that the zoning be RP with Overlay 6 (animal overlay) which, it was explained, is the same use of the land that now exists. Mayor Wehmann referred to the letter which was sent out to all Jennie Jean residents at the request of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and pointed out that the I City Officials had initiated the proposal to annex the area, not as a land grab but be- cause of the great deal of interest being expressed by developers (one of which is a resident of Jennie Jean Estates) to create residential subdivisions to the east and the City's position that access must be available through Wanda Street in order to provide water and sewer services in that direction. He mentioned that, iT annexation takes place, the property would not be on the tax rolls for the City until December, 1979. In general, the comments by the property owners present questioned the benefits they would derive from annexation and expressed the opinion that the majority of the Jennie Jean residents do not want to be annexed but were not in attendance at the meeting because it would do no good since they felt that the City Officials had already made up their minds. The original of the petition objecting to annexation, a copy of which was given to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the first hearing and which contained the signatures of what was claimed to be 98.% of the Jennie Jean residents, was presented to the Mayor and Council and is hereby made a part of this record. Some of the specific comments made were that a contact had been made with property owner, Delmar Anderson, and he said that it will be two years or maybe longer before he might develop his land rather than immediately as stated by Harvey