Council Minutes 10/05/2006
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY OCTOBER 5, 2006
The meeting was calIed to order by Mayor Ard at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon
Road, Ammon, Idaho, with the folIowing City Officials present:
Mayor Bruce Ard
Councilmember Lee Bean (arrived 7:50pm)
Councilmember Rex Thompson
Councilmember Dana Kirkham
City Planning Director Ron Folsom
City Administrator Bruce Rose
City Engineer Bill Manwill
City Attorney Scott HalI
VERBAL RECORD DID NOT RECORD.
Councilmember Thompson led the Plede:e of Allee:iance to the Flae: and, Councilmember
Kirkham offered a praver.
MINUTES - September 21. 2006: Councilmember Kirkham motioned to approve the September 21,2006
minutes as amended. Councilmember Thompson seconded. RolI calI vote: Councilmember Kirkham -
Yes, Councilmember Thompson -Yes. Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
ITEMS FROM THE MAYOR: Acknowledgment of the scouts.
CONSENT AGENDA: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: Josh Wheeler, 5072 Brennan Bend, S. E. Corner
addressed the council. Mr. Wheeler questioned when there would be a resolution to the drainage
problems. AII the swales in and around his property are in and his and his neighbors properties are still
being flooded. His sod is now dead and cannot be put in due to the standing water in his swale. He has
paid approximately $800.00 in improvements and his neighbor has paid approximately $1300.00. He has
concerns on safety with alI this standing water. There needs to be a place for the water to go. He said his
concern wasn't with what is there right now but what future water will do. He questioned the design of the
French drains. Bill Manwill addressed the French drains on both sides of the roadway. He will work on it
tomorrow.
ACTION ITEMS:
Cottae:es Street Repairs Update: Bill Manwill stated that the overlays, patching and man holes are
complete except for one manhole that needs checking. There was considerable discussion on continued
flooding. Council member Kirkham suggested that Alan Cunningham at Mountain River Engineering be
contacted in regards to improvements and suggestions.
Cottae:es Repairs Proiect: Bruce Rose explained that the Chip Seal Escrow Account Money for Chip
Seal will be escrowed and done in the spring. Bill Manwill stated that the seal coat won't cure this time of
year. Terrick from Foothills Properties stated that estimates are being done prior to escrow being
established. HK is doing a bid at $2.89 sq yd, however, we should figure on 1 Y. times the bid. City staff
will do the seal coat. In the future, we will need to refer back to the council for approval with the monies
coming from the cash escrow.
Bun!!alow Drive Draina!!e Concerns: There is standing water on North end. Bill Manwill stated that
there is a natural flow from Bungalow North to Brennan Place. Authorization for easement money is not
appropriated at this time. Southwicks have requested an extension until next year for swales. They
purchased their home in July and have no money to get the swales done.
Bill Manwill stated that we need to drain easements somewhere and we could possibly modify the
bottom of the swales with an underground storage system. Bill stated the possibly exists ofturning the
swales into linear drains.
Steve Granaught, 2558 Bungalow Drive, testified that the overflow does not go fast. The swales
are working and the water is gone within 24 hours. Bill Manwill estimated that the above ground water
retention costs approx. $50 linear foot and below ground costs are approx. $10,000 + easements if you can
get easements. A storage area could be purchased to deal with the water until it can percolate away or
drain.
Councilmember Kirkham is going to contact Alan Cunningham, Mountain River Engineering and
have him assess the situation at 2558 Bungalow and 5072 Brennan Bend tomorrow (10-6-06). There was
discussion on the French drains that have filled with sediment. Councilmember Kirkham feels they should
be cleaned prior to spring so they don't plug and become ineffective. A decision needs to be made whether
the City should have the drains cleaned or rebuilt. This needs to be done in the next two weeks. She
suggested that the Southwick extension be granted until spring when the existing problems around their
property are solved.
Lincoln Industrial Park Site Plan: 14th North Terrill Drive preliminary site plan Lot 5 Lot 1.
Councilmember Bean made the motion to approve the plan. Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll call
vote: Councilmember Thompson - Yes. Councilmember Bean - Yes. Councilmember Kirkham - Yes.
The motion carried.
Developer Bondin!! ORDINANCE #407 (Title 10. Chapter 29. Section 15 -!!uarantee of
performance): Currently the proposed ordinance has the Council reviewing all improvements. It was
determined that the City Engineer should approve the improvement drawings. Councilmember Kirkham
motioned to approve the Ordinance as recommended and approved by the City Engineer. Councilmember
Thompson seconded. RoB call vote: Councilmember Kirkham - Yes. Councilmember Thompson - Yes.
Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Councilmember Kirkham read Ordinance #407 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION AND THE ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY
OF AMMON; PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING THE
CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING FOR EACH SUCH PARCEL OF LAND; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Bonding for Developers) by title and motioned that City Council dispense with the
rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived
Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember
Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Councilmember Kirkham read ordinance #407 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION AND THE ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY
OF AMMON; PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING THE
CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING FOR EACH SUCH PARCEL OF LAND; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Bonding for developers) by title and motioned that City Council adopt Ordinance
#407 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. Councilmember Thompson
seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Council member Thompson - Yes,
Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
17th Street Planned Redevelopment - ORDINANCE #406: Councilmember Bean made the
motion to approve the 17th Street Planned Redevelopment as presented. Councilmember Kirkham
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes. Councilmember Kirkham - Yes.
Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Councilmember Bean read Ordinance #406 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION AND THE ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY
OF AMMON; PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING THE
CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING FOR EACH SUCH PARCEL OF LAND; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Portion Hillview Division 3 and 5 and Hillsdale division 1 for 17th Street Planned
Redevelopment) by title and motioned that City Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the
ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived Councilmember Kirkham
seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember
Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Councilmember Bean read Ordinance #406 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE
ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND THE ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY OF AMMON; PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND
DECLARING THE CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING FOR EACH SUCH PARCEL OF LAND;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Portion Hillview Division 3 and 5 and Hillsdale
division 1 for 17th Street Planned Redevelopment) by title and motioned that City Council adopt
Ordinance #406 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading.
Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember
Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Utilitv Services and Annexation Covenants:
Councilmember Bean made the motion to approve as presented. Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll
call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes. Councilmember Kirkham - Yes. Councilmember Thompson -
Yes. The motion carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Ross Avenue - Water Proiect #3: Bruce Rose presented the Ross Avenue Water Project #3. Fiscal year
2007 includes $300,000 for this project. This project is to connect Well #5 to Wanda and 17th Street with
an up-sized line. The staff is now questioning the project due to the apparent success of Water Projects #1
& #2 that was completed in fiscal year 2006 and proposed Well #11 project. The staff was directed to
consult with Schess and Associates to re-evaluate Water Project #3.
Miscellaneous: Lee will not be here for the next work session or next Council.
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to adjourn to executive session for personnel matters.
Council member Bean seconded. All in favor, the motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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