Council Minutes 08/19/2004
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CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL IvUNUTES
THURSDAY, August 19, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bruce Ard at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon
Road, Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilmember Karen Y. Anderson
Councilmember W. Lee Bean
Cou!lcilmember Rex Thompson
Councilmember Randy Waite
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 Pled2e of AlIe1!iance to tbe Fla!! and, Councilmember Thompson
offered a praver.
Items from Mavor:
None.
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Minutes AU2l1st 5, 2004: Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the August 5, 2004, minutes as
presented. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes,
Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite -- Yes. The
motion carried.
Consent Al!enda: Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Public Hearinl! - Ordinance #349 Fiscal Year 2005 Appropriations: Mayor Ard called the hearing to'
order and asked if there were any members of the audience desiring to testifY.
There was not any testimony with regard to the proposed ordinance.
The Council discussed the proposed budget ordinance.
Councilmember Anderson read Ordinance No. 349, 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 2005, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2004, AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,2005, AND PROVIDING FOR THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR
SUCH FUNDS by title and motioned to dispense with the rule requiring three readings of the Ordinance.
Councilmember Bea.."1. seconded. Roll call vote: Coulicilmembei Anderson - Yes, Councilmembci Belli! -
Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Councilmember Anderson read Ordinance No. 349, 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 2005, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1,2004, AND
El\TDING SEPTEMBER 30,2005, Al\TD PROVIDING FOR THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR
SUCH FUNDS by title and motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 349 on its third and final reading.
Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean -
Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
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Public Hearin2: - Sale or Exchane:e of Real Property: Mayor Ard opened the public hearing and swore
in those interested in testifying.
City Administrator Bruce Rose presented a slide of the City property being considered for sale or
exchange and, gave a brief history of the proposal leading to the public hearing.
Dean Mortimer, 7403 South 1 st East, Idaho Falls, Idaho, testified that development of the adjacent
properties to the west and, the property east ofthe easement is in the planning stages. Sale or exchange of
this property by the City would allow for consistent development along the north side of 17th Street.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Scott Hall reviewed the State Codes regarding the process for sale or exchange of
city property.
The Council discussed the options available.
Councilmember Bean motioned to declare intent to sell or exchange the city property north of 17th
Street. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember
Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Mr. Mortimer clarified his exchange offer for the Council.
The Council further discussed the offer of exchange made by Mr. Mortimer. Mr. Mortimer was
asked to verify the water rights attached to the property he is proposing to exchange with the City. In
addition, Mr. Mortimer was asked to ensure that repairs needed to the metal building on the property would
be made.
A special meeting of the City Council was scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on August 25th for further
negotiations.
Public Comment Ree:ardin2: Items not on the Ae:enda: None
ACTION ITEMS:
Idaho Abatement Reauest for Variance: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the
property and vicinity. The property is located south of Sunnyside and east of Maiben.
Planning and Zoning Chairman Doug Willden reported on the public hearing and the Commissions
comments on the requested variance. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
request.
The Council discussed the requested variance.
Alan Cunningham, 1020 Lincoln Road, of Mountain River Engineering presented the request to
the Council and answered the Council's questions.
Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Idaho Abatement variance request as presented,
condition upon the use of the existing foundation. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote:
Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - No,
Councilmember Anderson - No, Mayor Ard - Yes. The motion carried.
Ouail Ridl!e #5 Final Plat and Development Al!reement: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented
slides of the proposed Final Plat and vicinity. The property is located north of 21st South and west of
Foothill Road
Alan Cunningham, 1020 Lincoln Road, of Mountain River Engineering presented the plat for the
developer and answered the Council's questions.
The Council discussed the proposed fmal plat and development a!:,1eement.
Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve the Quail Ridge Division #5 Final Plat and
Development Agreement as presented. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember
Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson -
Yes. The motion carried.
Miscellaneous Discussion Items:
Mayor Ard reported that he had met with Congressman Mike Simpson and the Regional Sewer
Board. Congressman Simpson indicated he will be doing whatever he can to ensure the cities involved in
the Regional Sewer Project receive the funding needed to proceed with the project.
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Notices were mailed on Wednesday, August 18th, to all residents within the City to inform them of
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Councilmember Anderson asked for an update regarding the repairs/adjustments to the traffic light
at Curlew and 17th. City Engineer Bill Manwill reported that the adjustments have been made to the traffic
signal. Parts are on order for repair of the crosswalk signal.
Councilmember Anderson voiced concern that the hearing notice for the Groberg rezone is
confusing. A clarification of the requested rezone will be sent to property owners within 500 feet.
Councilrnember Bean commented that some items are being discussed in Council Meeting that
would be better addressed by directing the questions to staff during office hours.
Councilrnember Bean motioned to adjourn. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Meeting
adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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