Council Minutes 12/01/2005
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Mayor 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 W. Lee Bean
Councilmember Randy Waite
Councilmember Rex Thompson
Councilmember Karen Y. Anderson
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Administrator Bruce Rose
City Engineer Bill Manwill
City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler
City Officials absent:
City Planning Director Ron Folsom
Mayor Ard led the Pled2e of Alle2iance to the Fla2 and, Councilmember Bean offered a prayer.
Minutes November 10 and November 17.2005: Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the November 10,
and November 17, 2005 Minutes as presented. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote:
Council member Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember
Anderson - abstain due to absence. The motion carried.
Items From the Mayor: Mayor Ard turned the floor to Parks Administrator Ken Knoch. Mr. Knoch reported to the
Council that the Parks Committee is in the process of writing a Idaho Department of Lands Grant Application. The
projects include a walking path in Eagle Pointe Park, Play Ground Equipment and Shelters in both Eagle Pointe and
Woodland Hills Parks. Total grant funding being requested is approximately $125,000.
Consent A2enda: Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve the Consent Agenda striking item 4b.
Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes,
Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Public Hearin2s: None
ACTION ITEMS:
AUTHORIZA TlON FOR SUNNYSIDE Traffic Study and Committee: City Administrator Bruce Rose reported
he has spoken with and received estimates from three traffic engineers to study the cross-walk issue and present
options to the Committee. Steve Lewis estimated the study would cost as much as $10,000 and is readily available;
Larry White indicated cost would be between $5,000 and $10,000 and he is booked up couldn't start until February
or March 2006; Pat Dobie estimated cost at a minimum of$3,000, up depending on time and meetings he is also
readily available.
The Council discussed the information provided by Mr. Rose. Committee members will submit a list of
their criteria to be combined with the City's criteria to be bid, so that hard quotes can be obtained and reported to the
Council at their December 15,2005, meeting.
Authorization for Fundin2 - Curlew Lift Station: Brad Stafner(sp?), of Kartchner Homes presented the Council
sample bids for the lift station and lines. The developer is requesting the City participate in the lift station as altering
their plat to facilitate obtaining the easements to allow installation of the sewer lines to connect on the specified
sewer line.
The Council discussed the request and declined to revisit the development agreement at this time.
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Authorization to obtain Rieht-of-Wavs and Easements - John Adams/Ammon Road Water Line Proiect:
City Administrator Bruce Rose reported on the progress of engineering and estimates for the project.
Alan Cunningham, Mountain River Engineering, reported on the right-of-ways and easements needed to
complete the project.
Councilmember Bean motioned to direct staff to obtain the needed easements and right-of-ways to
complete the project. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes.
Authorization to Bid John Adams/Ammon Road Water Line Proiect: Alan Cunningham, Mountain River
Engineering, reported that the preliminary estimate for the project is $241,000. The Council was also provided an
estimate of $55,000 to $60,000 to complete construction of John Adams from the current endpoint at Trailwood #9
to Ammon Road if done in conjunction with this project.
The Council discussed the information provided.
Councilmember Anderson motioned to authorize seeking bids for construction of the John Adams/Ammon
Road Water Line Project without completion of John Adams. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote:
Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Council member Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember
Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Authorization to Obtain Railroad Permits John Adams/Railroad Track Water Line Proiect: Alan
Cunningham, Mountain River reported on engineering progress and proposed scope of work for the John
Adams/Railroad Track Water Line Project. It is proposed to extend the water line through the County along John
Adams, bore under the railroad track, continue the line east along John Adams to Newgate, then south down
Newgate to the existing water line. Estimates of the cost have not been calculated. It will be necessary to get a
permit from Eastern Idaho Rail Road to install the lines under the tracks in their right-of-way.
The Council discussed the issues presented and other options were discussed. The item was tabled for
further study by the engineers.
Authorization to Extend John Adams Water Line Across Little Sand Creek: This item was tabled as it is in
conjunction with the previous.
Miscellaneous Discussion: The Council discussed the proposed amounts of connection fee increases. The
proposed fee for sewer connection fees will be $2,620.00 which is in line with the fee study conducted by the
regional sewer authority and recently adopted by the City of Shelley. The proposed fee for water connection is
$3,000 to $3,500 as suggested by Ted Hendricks. Further research on water connection fees was discussed.
Councilmember Waite motioned to adjourn to executive session to discuss pending litigation.
Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes,
Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson Yes.
Councilmember Bean motioned to adjourn. The Council seconded. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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Diane B. Gempler, Clerk/Trea
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