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the Idaho Public Utilities Commission has been continued until September
30 or such time as an order is issued by the Commission. He pointed out
that he went to a land use planninq meetinq in Rexburq and has been asked
to work wi th:.a committee to rewri te the law regarding the jurisdiction
of neighboring large and small cities oVar new subdivisions in the area.
According to a report by Mayor Wehmann, the most recent assessed valuation
of the City of Ammon is $3,651,105, which is up 8 to 9 per cent over last
year. The findings of a safety engineer sent out by the City's insurance
carrier was reviewed by the Mayor, who also mentioned that Utah Power &
Light Company has agreed to turn off 11 of the new liqhts on 17th Street
in the interest of energy conservation, with no charge to be made on the
lights that will be off. As a matter of record, Mayor Wehmann noted that
there were 8 tickets for watering on Wednesday issued today. Other
matters mentioned were that the engineering firm of CH2M in Boise is
checking the Iona-Bonneville Sewer District plans and will have this com-
pleted by October, and that he expects to go to Boise on August 29 to
attend a nearing related to deposits for utilities.
It was noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission will have a public
hearing on August 16 regarding the proposed Mountain Valley subdivision
along with a request for a zone change and the creation of a Dwelling
Group (Planned) submitted by Robert Nixon. Councilman Swensen was asked
to represent the Council at this meeting since Councilwoman Dille expects
to be out of town.
A proposal to increase the salaries of elected officials was discussed.
Councilwoman Dille moved that an ordinance to change the salary of the
Mayor to $200 per month and the Council salaries to $100 per month be
prepared, with the first reading to be on August 17, 1977, the second
reading to be waived, and the third reading on September 7, 1977. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson; voting was all in favor;
motion carried.
Claims were
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approved for payment. Councilman Lee moved to adjourn;
Councilman Swensen; the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 P.M.
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August 17, 1977
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.l'vI. by Mayor George Wehmann,
with the following City Officials present:
Mayor George Wehmann Clerk Deon Hemingway
Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Asst. Engineer Robert Butler
Councilman Francis Lee Asst. Attorney Douglas Nelson
Councilman Russell N. Swensen Maint. Supv. LaVern E. Williams
(Councilwoman Carol A. Dille excused, out of town)
Others present during the meeting were Glenn Blatter, Dale Sessions,
Russ Wallace, Peggy Wallace, Craig Thomsen, Rance Bare, and Marv~n McGary.
The pledge of.allegiance to the flag was conducted by Mayor Wehmann; the
invocation was offered by Councilman Anderson.
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 1977, and the minutes of
the special meeting held on August 3, 1977, were approved as prepared.
The matter of an application for a variance submitted by Glenn Blatter,
3240 Molen Street, to place a trailerhome on his farm property, located
just within the western City Limits south of Sunnyside Road in an R1 Zone,
was taken under consideration. Councilman Swensen reported that the Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission recommends that this request be approved sub-
ject to some conditions: (1) That, if any part of the land is sold or sub-
divided, then the variance automatically ceases and the mobilhome must be J
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vacated and moved, (2) that some special consideration might be given
inasmuch as the area is used for farming; and (3) that the use of the
trailerhome be restricted to farm help only. It was mentioned that the
trailerhome, if allowed, will be located near the existing farm buildings
and south of the garden. Mayor Wehmann recommended that a more specific
time limit be established, and Councilman Lee suggested that it be limited
to two (2) years as a temporary time at which time a new application may be
submitted for consideration, since future members on the City Council should
not be committed to actions taken at this time. Concern about the owner's
responsibility to move the mobilhome when required, since there will be in-
stallation costs of a foundation, sewer connection fee, etc., involved, was
expressed by Councilman Swensen. Mr. Blatter indicated that he would have I
no problem in having the unit taken out at his own expense if a reason
came about that it should be moved, and that he would sign a statement
agreeing to this along with the other conditions mentioned. It was poin-
ted out by Councilman Swensen that a number of requests for variances to
allow trailerhomes on private lots in the City have been denied in the
past few years, but that this application appears to warrant approval be-
cause of the location of the land and the situation that is special and
different. Councilman Swensen moved that the application for a variance
for Glenn Blatter to place a mobilehome in the location described be
granted subject to conditions that the variance expires in two (2) years
on August 17, 1979, that the variance automatically expires if the land is
sold or subdivided, that the owner is to have the mobilehome moved at his
won expense when required, and that the use of the mobilhome is to be re-
stricted to farm help. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee; voting
was Swensen, yes; Lee, yes; Anderson, yes; motion carried and variance gran-
ted. The statement for Mr. Blatter's signature is to be prepared by the
Clerk and checked by the City Attorney, then signed and kept on file as part
of the record of the action taken in connection with this variance request.
Mayor Wehmann explained that he had met earlier in the day with the developer
and engineer to work out special conditions of the Annexation Agreement for I
the Tie Breaker Addition. These terms were reviewed and found to be satis-
factory, except that it was decided that statements should be added to re-
quire that the City be given an opportunity to ch.~k the restrictive cove-
nants for the subdivision to insure that they are not in variance with the
City Zoning Ordinance, and to restrict all future owners of property in
the addition from selling lots of smaller size than designated in the plat.
Councilman Lee moved to accept the Annexation Agreement for Tie Breaker
Village, Vivision No.1, with the changes discussed. The motion was secon-
ded by Councilman Swensen; voting was Lee, yes; Swensen, yes; Anderson, yes.
Mayor Wehmann pointed out that Councilwoman Dille had left a signed state-
ment (see insert) that she approved of the Tie Breaker Village subdivision,
so her vote was recorded as being in favor of accepting the Annexation Agre-
ement also, and the motion was carried. Estimates on the cost of furnishing
water for this new addition as prepared by Engineer Butler were discussed,
and it was noted that the annexation of Tie Breaker Village will not have
official action taken until the improvement drawings have been approved by
the City of Idaho Falls Engineering Department and Ammon's City Engineer,
with the developer being responsibile for seeing that these drawings are
distributed as needed.
An application for a variance for Dale Sessions, 2775 Sawtooth Street, to
build a two-car garage to within five feet of the side property line in the I
R1 Zone, was discussed and it was taken into consideration that the sign-
ature of the adjoining neighbor indicated no objection. Councilman Ander-
son moved to grant the requested variance to Mr. Sessions. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Lee; voting was Anderson, yes; Lee, yes;
Swensen, yes; motion carried. Mr. Sessions was reminded that he should check
with the gas company about the location of a gas line in the easement near
the area of construction before starting the building.
A new contract for the street lights on 17th Street, allowing for the lights
along the newly annexed Westwood Addition to be included and for several
lights to be turned off to save energy, as agreed upon, was presented by
Mayor Wehmann. It was noted that this makes a total of 11 lights in the
City Limits which are to be paid for by the City. Councilman Swensen moved
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that the Mayor be authorized to act on behalf of the Council for the City
to enter into a contract with Utah Power & Light Company for eleven (11)
sodium vapor lights on 17th Street by signing the new contract. The
motion was s~conded by Councilman Lee; voting was all in favor; motion
carried.
With reference to increasing the salaries of elected officials as men-
tioned in the previous meeting, it was noted that the ordinance for this
purpose was ready. Councilman Lee moved to place Ordinance No. 150 on
its first reading, with the second reading to be waived, and the third
and final reading to be on Sept. 7th, prior to the approval of the budget.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor;
motion carried. Mayor Wehmann read Ordinance No. 150 in full.
The proposed budqet for Fiscal Year 1978 was reviewed, noting that an
increase of .42 mills in the property tax is needed in order to balance
the budget but that a comparison of property taxes in the area shows
that Ammon's taxes are lower than most of the other nearby cities. As
required by Federal regulations, a "Proposed Use Hearing" on the l<evenue
Sharing funds included in the budget was set for Wednesday, August 31,
1977, at 7:30 P.M. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; vot-
ing was all in favor; motion carried. It was mentioned that the proposed
budget allows for a 5% cost-of-living raise for City employees, in addi-
tion to the scheduled grade increases as they become effective.
.t<EPORTS
Attorney Nelson indicated that he had not been iriformed by Attorney
Anderson about whether or not a letter was written to H-K Contractors
regarding the City's position concerning the failure of the sewer meter
station equipment, as requested at the last meeting. He noted that the
legal description for the agreement for Felt & Waite waterline has been
obtained, so that document can be prepared for signing and recording.
Councilman Anderson reported that it has been necessary to repair the
gas water heating equipment at the swimming pool, and that the possi-
bility of replacing the canvas covers on the pool fence with a metal
product is being considered. He also mentioned that the evening session
of public swimming will probably be opened to all ages next year since
there has been a poor attendance of the over-15 age group this year.
In the absence of Councilwoman Dille, Mayor Wehmann reported for her to
the effect that the Sheriff has been asked to give more information on
the monthly report of law enforcement activities, and that the Homer-
Koster Company would like to be considered again when the City's insurance
coverage is renewed for the new fiscal year, since false arrest insurance
is available through their company after all.
Councilman Lee indicated that he had nothing to report in connection with
public works, but concurred in the action recommended by Mayor Wehmann
that City maintenance employees have individual assignments for operating
and taking care of the City Vehicles.
A report on recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission was
given by Councilman Swensen, who represented the City Council at the
public hearing and regular meeting on the previous evening. Regarding
a zone change form R1 to R3 requested by Robert Nixon on property east
of Sand Creek across f~om Eastgate Mobile Village, recommendation was
for approval for the purpose of developing a Planned Dwelling Group of
two-story condominium buildings, with the vote being 5 in favor and~.l
opposed. A recommendation to approve the preliminary plat and the initial
zoning of RP with Overlay 6 (allowing livestock animals) on the proposed
Mountain Valley Estates addition, with no recommendation on the Hall
property, was also made by. the Planning and Zoning Commission by a 5 to 1
vote. Another matter considered by the Commission, according to Councilman
Swensen, for which a favorable recommendation was made, was on a requ~st
to vacate a portion of a street and to relocate Lori Street in the part
of the Monty Howell Addition which is zoned R2A, in order to accomodate
another Planned Dwelling Group of condominiums, with this plan also
being submitted by Robert Nixon. It was noted that these three zoning
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matters require public hearings before the City Council, so a date of Sept.
14, 1977, at 7:30 P.M. was set for this purpose. As a matter of information,
Councilman Swensen mentioned that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted
to deny a request for a name change on Eastgate Drive, and to obtain public
input regarding an inquiry about locating a pet veterinarian clinic on the
north side of 17th Street in the RSC zone west of Sand Creek. Mayor Wehmann
agreed to check with Rod Gilchrist of BCOG about the advisability of this
request.
According to Mayor Wehmann, information has been obtained in writing from
Wayne Wilcox in connection with providing water for the Tie Breaker Village
development, Glen Dees has been notified about the Council's decision
regarding paid training of dogs which are kept in his non~commercial kennel I
on Rawson Street, advice will be requested of Attorney Anderson about
residency requirements for being on the Planning and Zoning Commission
before a vacancy on that board is filled, library building plans can be
obtained from the State Library Board if money becomes available; Rod
Gilchrist of BCOG has answered an inquiry regarding compliance with the
new State Land Use Law, and Auditor Walter Clapp is making contact with
Farmers Home Administration about prepayment on the sewer bond. As a matter
of interest, Mayor Wehmann commented that a summary of .building permits
prepared for the purpose of including Ammon on the "Idaho Construction
Report" shows the value of homes built in 1975 at $5~7,000, in 1976 at
$1,200,000, and during the first seven months of 1977 at approximately
$1,000,000.
Enqineer Butler informed the Mayor and Council that the Rressure at Well #5
has been adjusted as requested, and the forms and equipment for doing sidewalk
and curb repairs have been ordered. He noted that the contractor who is
to install the fence at Well #5 gave a price of $500 for putting in a gate
at the 17th Street storm sewer station, and the County has made a proposal
to install the gate without charge for the work if the City of Ammon pro-
vides the materials, so it was felt that the offer from the County should
be accepted. Engineer Butler also reported that work on the operation. I
and maintenance manual for the pumps at Well #6 is moving along, that the
emergency lighting for Well #6 pumphouse will be installing by Northwest
Electric as soon as the equipment has been received, that the contract for
the fence at Well #5 has been signed, and that a new transmitter was installed
at the sewer meter station but no information has been received about what
effect that might have made. Regarding the easement from the south for Well
#5, Engineer Butler pointed out that there is a problem getting the location
changed since the property owner has trees and shrubs planted there which
would interfere with the use of the easement as an access to the well.
Since the Council members seemed to be in favor of maintaining entrance to
the pumphouse form the south, it was recommended that the property owner,
Daryl Harris, should be given 'rtdice that he must either remove the shrubs
or give ten feet of easement on the other side of his existing fence.
A report by the City Clerk listed claims to pay in the amount of $9,293.69
and a balance in the General Fund checking account of $21,011.50.
Mayor Wehmann mentioned that the annual Ammon Day celebration will be this
Saturday, August 20th. He called attention to the fact that the summer
employees on the City maintenance crew have quit, and an application has
been submitted by a man who is willing to work on a temporary basis until I
the extra seasonal work is completed. An announcement was made by Mayor
Wehmann that he will be going to Boise on August 29th to attend a hearing
before the Idaho Public Utilities commission regarding deposits charged
by private utility companies, with the thought in mind that there may be
information discussed which will be helpful when considering the City's
deposit policy.
Councilman Lee noted that an application for a non-commercial kennel
license has been submitted by John Wold, 3490 Rawson St. and the Council
members agreed with the recommendation that a new application be required
since one more signature of a neighboring property owner is needed and the
application shows that the signatures were obtained in June so are out dated.
August
Claims were approved for payment. Councilman Swensen moved to adjourn;
the motion was seconded by Councilman Lee; the meeting was adjourned
at 10:45 P.M.
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CITY OF AMMON
August 31, 1977
II Minutes of Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann,
with the following City Officials present:
Mayor George Wehmann
Councilman Russell N. Swensen
Councilman Marvin J. Anderson
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
Councilman Francis Lee
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Mayor Wehmann explained that the public hearing was being held to comply
with the Federal RegulatioRs regarding the use of revenue sharing funds,
and that proper notice had been given in the Post-Register newspaper as
required by the law. The anticipated receipts and expenditures of revenue
sharing funds during Fiscal Year 1978 (October 1, 1977, to September.30,
1978) were listed as follows
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Anticipated Receipts:
Anticipated Expenditures:
Public Safety
Library
Health
Multi-Purpose
Recreation
$34,300
$16,000
3,000
10,000
1,300
4.000
$34,300
I twas pointed out that items for "Public Safety" would include signs,
crosswalks, and some street work; expenditures under the "health"
category could be spent for such things as installing fences around
city wells; and "recreation" funds would make a payment on the new lawn
mower, etc. There being no interested citizens present to make comment
or object, the proposed use of revenue sharing funds was considered to
be acceptable, and the hearing was closed./-;/ " . .
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CI TY OF MiMON
September 7, 1977
II Minutes of a Special Meeting of the City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Council President Russell
N. Swensen, with the following City Officials present:
Councilman Russell N. Swensen Clerk Deon Hemingway
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Councilman Francis Lee Asst. Engineer Robert Butler
Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Asst. Maint. Supv. Gene Simpson
(Mayor George Wehmann excused--out of town)
Others present were: Steven W. Shurts, 3285 Circle 5, Dr., Dorian R.
Crow, 2675 Romrell Lane, Wendell Walton, 3635 Samuel St., Jack Chapple,
1755 Avocet Dr., Lou and Carmelita Weinrich, 3025 Geneva Dr., Jay and