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Council Minutes 10/18/1984 I ~ LO r" () <( <t: I I October 19, 1984 CITY OF AMMON Oct. 18, 1984 27H JV'inutes of the Regular ~~eeting of tte fl'ayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at follm-ring City Officials present: Mayor Russell N. Swensen Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman Merle J.Quigley Councilman Thayle D. Monson Absent: Councilman Robert D. 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Russell N. Swensen with the City Clerk Deon Hemingway Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Williamson The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Quigley and the invoca- tion was offered by Councilwoman Dille. Minutes of the meeting on July 19, 1984, were approved as prepared. The meeting was opened as a public hearing on establishing regulations for a Manufactured Residence Zone, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. It was pointed out that the Planning Commission had a public hearing on this subject on September 11, 1984, and that notice of the hearing before the City Council had been published in the news- paper in accordance with State statute. There were no residents in attendance to make comment. The sections of the proposed ordinance were reviewed by the Mayor and Council members, and changes as follows were discussed and voted upon: Councilwoman Dille moved that the section regarding siding read "Shall have a minimum 26 guage metal or simulated wood or wood siding, or masonry or stone exterior". The motion was seconded by Council- man Monson; voting was all in favor; motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Quigley and seconded by Councilwoman Dille that the reference to live load in connection with roofs be changed to "minimum 40 pound design live load"; voting was unanimous in favor; motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Quigley, with the second by Councilman !\'Tonson, to add the wording "complying with the Uniform Building Code" in the section about permanent foundations. Voting was all in favor; motion carried. The public hearing was closed. Agreement was indicated to suggestions made by Attorney Anderson and Council- woman Dille that a section be added to exempt the issuing of permits for dwellings in the JV'anufactured Residence Zone from requirements in the existing zoning ordinance regarding the Board of Adjustment having to authorize moving permits and the applications for building permits having to be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The ordinance is to be prepared in final form and adopted at a future meeting. With reference to employee salaries, Councilwoman Dille moved that the increases as planned for in the FY-198S budget be put into effect, retroactive to October 1, 1984. The motion was seconded by Councilman Quigley; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Swensen reported that the first quarterly payment of revenue from the State Sales Tax has been received in the amount of $12,649.69, so it can be expected that the total figure in the annual budget will be realized as estimated. He encouraged the Council members to express appreciation to the State Legislators for providing for sharing of Sales Tax Revenue with the cities in the last session of the Legislature. In response to a question by Councilman Quigley about the obligation of the City regarding concerns expressed by residents on Tiebreaker Drive and Matchpoint Drive because of an open base- ment on a lot in the neighborhood, it was decided that the City Building Official should contact the owner about this problem which has resulted from the construction having been delayed. Regarding the City's law enforcement contract with the County, Councilwoman Dille offered the information that the Sheriff has been contacted about more patrolling on 17th Street, getting the monthly reports up to date, and giving consideration to an agreement for animal control. The Public Works Director reported on matters concerning work on the drainage problem on Molen Street, a new door for the back of the shop, and the need to purchase another snow plow and truck. Mayor Swensen informed the Council members of action which is being taken to try to help the Labrum family, as requested by the neighbors several weeks ago. An Evaluation for the Revenue Sharing Handicapped Discrimination Program was reviewed by the Mayor and Council. It was moved by Councilwoman Dille that, .inasmuch as the evaluation which was previously requested by the Mayor to be performed by the City Clerk was accom- plished and submitted as of October 17, 1984, the Council hereby approves and adopts the Evaluation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Monson; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Engineer Benton mentioned that a representative of Mountain Bell had called and indicated that a piece of land SO-feet square would be adequate for the booster station which was mentioned in the previous meeting, and the City's proposal for a corner of the Well #7 property was acceptable. Attorney Anderson advised that it would be all right to sell the land. It was moved by Councilman Quigley and seconded by Councilwoman.it!ille that the City agrees to sell a SO'xSO' parcel of property at the location as described for $2,SOO plus $SOO for use of the City easement for access; voting was all in 'favor; motion carried. In connection with the need for public input regarding the consumption of beer and wine on the premises, the matter of getting an advisory vote along with the regular county election in November or conducting a special election was discussed, and Mayor Swensen indicated that he favors a special election. A motion was made by Councilman Quigley and seconded by Councilwoman Dille to call a special election on the question of selling beer and wine by the drink on the second Tuesday in December; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Attorney Anderson agreed to review the state and county statutes on this subject and advise further. October 18, 1984 November 1, 1984 280 Attorney Anderson reported on the recent developments concerning the stay of proceedings and filing of the transcript for the court review on the McQuillen log house hearing. Claims to pay totaling $20,079.89 and vouchers for disbursements since the previous meeting in the amount of $6,607.16 were presented and approved. It was moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Monson that the meeting adjourn; voting was all in favor; adjournment was at 9:20 P.M. AITEST, ~~7A7 CITY CLERK/" ~/1,~ M JOR - I CITY OF AMMON Nov. 1, 1984 ~inutes of the Regular Meeting of the ~ayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Russell N. Swensen with the following City Officials present: Mayor Russell N. Swensen Councilman Merle J. Quigley Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman Robert D. Williamson Absent: Councilman Thayle D. Monson Others present during the meeting were Delbert Call, 435 Tiebreaker Dr.; Mary Walter, 670 Matchpoint Dr.; Steven and Regina Finn, 635 Matchpoint Dr.; Rodney Roberts, Rt. 8 Box 48 Idaho Falls; Kirk and Artencia Hansen, 3655 Maiben Ave. #30;Bill Jennings,1850 Avocet. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilwoman Dille and the invoca- tion was offered by Mayor Swensen. The first item of business was a public hearing on an application filed by Rodney Roberts to place a pre-built home on Lot 29 Block 1 of Tiebreaker Village Division No.1. It was noted that this application for a moving permit is required to be presented to the City Council, as the Board of Adjustment, for approval in accordance with Section 11-5-26 of the City Zoning Ordinance, and it was a Council decision to hold a public hearing before taking action. Comments from the residents who were present indicated no objection to a pre-built home as long as it would meet the re- quirements of the subdivision restrictive covenants of having 1200 square feet of dwelling area.. Mr. Roberts stated that he was not able to go ahead at this time for financial reasons, so he would withdraw his application and would be sure to plan for a home with at least 1200 square feet if he proceeds in the future. The hearing was closed. City Clerk Deon Hemingway Public Works Director Hayse L.Whiteley Attorney W. Joe Anderson I Kirk and Artencia Hansen appeared to ask if they would be allowed to move a trailer- house on the lot at 3125 Rawson Street where a mobilehome was destroyed by fire last year. Attorney Anderson expressed an opinion that this would be acceptable as a con- tinuation of a non-conforming use of a residential lot which had, according to the owner, been approved a number of years ago. Councilman Quigley noted that he is the owner, and he did not participate in the deliberation and action because of conflict of interest. Councilman Williamson moved that a non-conforming use permit be extended on the piece of property at 3125 Rawson Street to allow for a 14'x56' trailerhouse to be moved on to the lot, provided it has skirting. The motion was seconded by Council- woman Dille; voting was Williamson yes, Dille yes, Quigley abstain, Mayor Swensen yes; motion carried. The Hansens were informed that they need to obtain a building permit and a moving permit before the trailerhouse can be moved in. Consideration was given to an application for a non-commercial kennel license filed by Bill Jennings of 1850 Avocet Drive. The application was found to be in order, with the required number of signatures of approval by nearby property owners. A motion was made by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Quigley that the application be approved. I Voting was all in favor; motion carried. Following a discussion about the needs of the Volunteer Fire Department now that the City of Ammon is not on mutual aid with the Fire District, Councilman Quigley moved that Councilman Williamson be authorized to talk with Chief Call of the Idaho Falls Fire Department about a mutual aid agreement and to find all possible fire trucks that might be satisfactory and get specifications for the next meeting. Councilwoman Dille seconded the motion; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Attorney Anderson reported that the Idaho Public Utilities Commission has allowed a reconsideration of the order in the recent Utah Power & Light Company rate case, but the City has not been involved in any of the areas that will be heard so there is no need to participate.