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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - July 20, 2011.pdf 1 July 20, 2011 Mayor Richard Woodland Council Members: Christopher Mann – Council President Rex Erickson Donna Benfield Bruce Sutherland Brad Egbert Adam Stout City Staff: Stephen Zollinger – City Attorney Richard Horner – Finance Officer John Millar – Public Works Director Val Christensen – Community Development Director Scott Johnson – Economic Development Director Blair Kay – City Clerk 7:00 P.M. City Hall – Pledge to the Flag City Clerk Kay led the Pledge of Allegiance. Joseph Sanchez said the prayer. Roll Call of Council Members: Attending: Council President Mann, Council Member Erickson, Council Member Benfield, Council Member Stout, Council Member Egbert, and Mayor Woodland. Council Member Sutherland asked to be excused. Public Comment: on issues not scheduled on the agenda (limit 3 minutes): - NONE Presentations: A. Debriefing on the Block Gant - sewer line project. "Rick Miller" <Rick.Miller@ecipda.net> Rick Miller reviewed the Block Grant for the sewer line project. It was not awarded. It is new ground. It was a strong project; however, it was not as competitive as other projects due to funding cuts from the federal government. There is a large list of criteria. Rexburg’s population was larger than desired populations being considered. The second item lacking was having other regulatory funding agencies (DEQ, Corp of Engineers, etc.) involved with the project. This would have helped the strength of the project. Future projects should start earlier to look for other resources for regulatory funding like DEQ. In a regular year this grant would have been approve, but because of the budget cuts the grant was not awarded. The grant request was for $500,000 for a pressurized sewer line, which would have paid for about a third of the project. Agencies do work together to maximize projects worth. DEQ offers zero to 2% interest rates. He appreciated the city working with their agency to see grant funding. Discussion on Driggs’ sewer project and how the application was compiled. The Rexburg application would have been better presented before the Rexburg Sewer Project was initiated. The smaller population in Driggs may have been an advantage due to the cost per person for a $10,000,000 project due to economies of scale. The Development Company’s development project costs with the city will not be charged to the city for this project. Low to moderate income levels are used which figures into the formula to award a grant. 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Phone: 208.359.3020 x2313 Fax: 208.359.3022 blairk@rexburg.org www.rexburg.org City Council Meeting July 20, 2011 2 Committee Liaison Assignments for 2011: A. Council Member Adam Stout Trails of Madison County · Traffic & Safety Committee · Airport Board Council Member Stout reported the Trails Committee is meeting tomorrow. Pool committee is meeting tomorrow morning to discuss the budget. B. Council Member Brad Egbert Legacy Flight Museum · Parks & Recreation · IBC Committee Council Member Egbert reported Parks & Recreation has a report out on the income at the pool. The late start at the pool will be close to the goal. The IBC Committee has made suggestions on the new building for the county lot across the street from City Hall. Date Break Even Daily Total # Over B/E % Over B/E 6/25/2011 677 1112 435 64% 6/27/2011 677 905 228 34% 6/28/2011 677 1551 874 129% 6/29/2011 677 1093 416 61% 6/30/2011 677 721 44 6% 7/1/2011 677 1176 499 74% 7/2/2011 677 2131 1454 215% 7/4/2011 677 967 290 43% 7/5/2011 677 1380 703 104% 7/6/2011 677 1567 890 131% 7/7/2011 677 1203 526 78% 7/8/2011 677 1473 796 118% 7/9/2011 677 1747 1070 158% 7/11/2011 677 1096 419 62% 7/12/2011 677 114 -563 -83% 7/13/2011 677 1158 481 71% 7/14/2011 677 1308 631 93% 7/15/2011 677 1729 1052 155% 7/16/2011 677 1722 1045 154% 7/18/2011 677 1260 583 86% 7/19/2011 677 1047 370 55% Average 677 1260 583 86% 3 Swim Lessons $ 31,055.00 Punch Passes $ 8,349.00 Misc. Sales $ 428.00 Facility Rentals $ 2,410.00 Swim Diaper/Liner $ 4,112.00 Daytime Entrance $ 78,316.00 Evening Entrance $ 18,834.00 Fitness Swim $ 434.00 $ 143,938.00 C. Council Member Bruce Sutherland Museum Committee · Beautification Committee · Traffic & Safety Committee Council Member Sutherland was excused. D. Council Member Christopher Mann Emergency Services Board · School Board · MYAB Council President Mann reported that the Emergency Services Board has not met. The medical trailer is back from the New Mexico fire. The revenue was about $100,000 for the medical services provided to the fire fighters. MYAB met today to go over Celebrate Youth on August 23 at Porter Park, and registrations for new members. E. Council Member Donna Benfield Police Department · Romance Theatre Committee · Rexburg Arts Council · Tabernacle Civic Center · School Board Council Member Benfield reported the Police Department will provide “B” parking permits for some business to park in parking lots downtown and the permits will be available from August 01 to August 15. The Arts Council selected a new chairperson. Ronalee Flansburg was selected for the new position. She will be working 30 hours a week. There is a nice program going on at the Tabernacle. F. Council Member Rex Erickson Golf Board · Planning & Zoning · Rexburg Redevelopment Agency Council Member Erickson reported the revenues are down for the year; however, the expenses are down so the cash flow is up. Another good month next month will put the golf course in good shape. Nothing to report from Planning and Zoning. Rexburg Redevelopment Agency met to approve the budget at Rexburg Rapids. Johnny Watson should be commended for providing a really good project. If revenue continues the next two months, expenses will be covered above expectations. The personnel at the pool are doing an excellent job. It is the best project since Council Member Erickson has served on the City Council. Bonneville, Fremont and Jefferson County residents are very supportive of the project. He congratulated City Council for making a good decision on the pool. The back nine (holes 14, 15, & 16) are still under sub water from high water; however, the new nine holes are picking up the slack which is a good thing for the golf course. Public Hearings: A. 7:30 P. M. Resolution 2011 – 08 to change the Fee Schedule for the Building Department. Finance Officer Horner indicated the fee schedule was published to advertise the public hearing. The impact on most building permits is minimal when comparing the two fee calculations. There are some changes to the Legacy Flight Museum fees for airplane rides included in the fee changes. Council Member Erickson asked about key boxes on commercial businesses for fire alarms. He 4 asked if inspection trips would be charged. He thought the fire alarm fee was a one time charge for the fire alarm key box. Community Development Director Christensen said it was a one time charge on new inspections. The fees were discussed concerning flat fees for some items. Community Development Director Christensen said a flat rate would be more for a plan review at a flat 10% charge than a $65.00 per hour fee charge per hour for a professional review. Ninety percent of the fee schedule comes from the state fee schedule. Community Development Director Christensen said larger cities have their own plumbing and electrical inspectors. A comparison of the two fee calculations were a wash. Mayor Woodland reviewed the proposal. Mayor Woodland opened the public hearing. Those in favor of the proposal: NONE Those neutral to the proposal: NONE Those against the proposal: Lynn Betts at 66 North 1st East is opposed to the Legacy Flight Museum flight fees. Three planes were donated to the Legacy Flight Museum, and he wanted to know why all three planes were not being used. Why only one airplane, if the city insures the air planes. He reviewed the cost of the rides verses the cost of the insurance. He did not want to insure airplanes for providing rides to customers. Finance Officer Horner explained it is on a trial basis this year to raise money for the museum. He said they are trying to certify the other two planes for rides. Council Member Erickson said only one plane is certified to provide rides. The insurance is planned to cover three airplanes if the other two planes are certified. Mr. Betts’ concerns are very real concerns; however, the expenses will have to be watched very closely to limit city liability. The City Council needs to watch this activity very close similar to the golf course. The Legacy Flight Museum Committee is only a recommending committee; however, they are doing a real good job. Mr. Betts reviewed the 2010 and 2011 budgets. He was concerned with the operation losing money. Finance Officer Horner said revenues are sufficient to cover expenses. Mr. Betts did not want to allow the airplanes to fly on city fuel and city insurance. The three airplanes belong to the city. Discussion on the insurance cost split with Madison County. Mr. Betts did not want the city to pay for the fuel and Garon Bell at 140 East 2nd North asked who owned the Legacy Flight Museum. Council Member Erickson indicated Mr. John Bagley donated the $650,000 building to the city by contract. The Legacy Flight Museum building is a City of Rexburg building if the agreement conditions are observed including using the building for a museum. When the Bagley family wants to get out of the museum business located on city/county property, the museum building will revert to the city. The city helps pay the insurance and other expenses. Mayor Woodland closed the public hearing. Mayor Woodland asked for a motion to approve the resolution. Council President Mann liked to have a universal fee used by other cities. It is very important that the Rexburg fees match the state fees. He reviewed the issues when fees are different between cities, etc. He indicated he is in favor of the new fees because Rexburg trades with other cities; so, one fee across the board makes it easier to deal with other cities in the area. Council President Mann moved to approve new Master Fee List for the City of Rexburg by approving Resolution 2011 – 08 to change the city fee schedule including fees for the Building Department; Council Member Erickson seconded the motion; Discussion: Council Member Stout wanted to change the plane ride fees to allow some flexibility into the fees by bumping the 5 fees higher if needed to cover the costs; maybe use a range of fees. Finance Officer Horner said a fee range would be possible. Council Member Stout liked the option of a fee range to allow some flexibility to cover costs. Council Member Egbert said the proposed fees were recommended to City Council by the Airport Board. Council Member Stout agreed; however, the suggested fees are experimental; future fee changes would require another public hearing, etc. Let’s take care of it now without incurring additional costs for advertising and other costs. Council Member Benfield said the publicized proposed rate can go down not up. Council President Mann indicated he is not sure what are the costs are to fly a plane, so he would not go up in one. He said the Legacy Flight Museum is a real GEM for Rexburg drawing travelers off Hwy 20 into Rexburg. People donated the facility, and the insurance expense has been money well spent. Council Member Benfield agreed; however, she suggested watching the expenses close by having six month reviews of the expenses to provide plane rides. Council Member Mann amended the motion to include a review the insurance for airplane rides every six months; Council Member Erickson seconded the amendment to the motion; Discussion: The insurance is paid by the city and the county; currently at $4,500 each. Mayor Woodland asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council President Mann None Council Member Erickson Council Member Benfield Council Member Egbert Council Member Stout The motion carried: B. 8:00 P.M. Consideration of the proposed Appropriation 2012 Budget – Richard Horner (BILL 1072 Appropriation 2012 Budget) Finance Officer Horner reviewed the budget. There are not any new items; only different items including the sewer plant upgrade for this year and next year. The Rexburg Rapids budget was a new item on the budget. Revenue is up with associated expenses up slightly for Rexburg Rapids during the first month of operation. There has been one natural gas bill during start up of the new pool which may run about $15,000 per month. The gas bill may be high due to start-up. Council Member Erickson asked about the $350,000 carry over to the Downtown Revitalization Fund from 2011 to 2012. Finance Officer Horner explained the state funding for downtown Main Street was added into the fund as well. The Farmers Market has been turned over to a private group with a 501-C3 status and the fund has been turned over to a private operation. The city will no longer be the clearing agent for revenue and expenses for the Farmers Market. Power consumption at the Tabernacle needs to be reviewed in order to charge vendors for use of electricity. Some vendors use their own propane tanks, etc. Mayor Woodland reviewed the proposal. Mayor Woodland opened the public hearing. Those in favor of the proposal: NONE Those neutral to the proposal: Lynn Betts asked to allow the Farmers Market to use electricity from the Tabernacle. It is something that is good for the community. Council Member Erickson said some expenses should be allowed for the citizens of Rexburg. Recreation is one of those items. Just watch the expenses so they don’t get out of hand. The city has done an excellent job in managing expenses to stay in the black. 6 Those against the proposal: NONE Mayor Woodland closed the public hearing. Council Member Stout moved to First Read BILL 1072 for the proposed Appropriation 2012 Budget; Council Member Erickson seconded the motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council President Mann None Council Member Erickson Council Member Benfield Council Member Egbert Council Member Stout The motion carried: C. 8:15 P.M. Resolution 2011 – 09 to consider proposed Wastewater Fee increases to be effective October 1, 2011 - Richard Horner Mayor Woodland reviewed the proposal. Finance Officer Horner presented the fees for Wastewater. The fees for water, sanitation, and street lights will stay the same. The increase proposed for Wastewater fees is between 4 -5% to balance the Wastewater Budget for inflation and Wastewater improvements. The new Wastewater Plant improvements should start saving the city money next year. It will amount to be about $2.00 for a family of four. The new fee will add 3.4% to other cities on the Rexburg sewer system. Wastewater fees for services outside the city are billed at an addition 30% over city resident’s billings. Mayor Woodland opened the public hearing. Those in favor of the proposal: NONE Those neutral to the proposal: Lynn Betts said his bill has increased annually each year for a total increase of $21.00 in the last three years. He was concerned with people on fixed incomes having to cover these increases. He did not want the fees to go up due to new growth. Finance Officer Horner said odor problems and other maintenance have to be covered by existing customers. Mayor Woodland said the Wastewater Plant had to be upgraded to allow for added customers. Council Member Benfield said the goal is to keep the rates as low as possible without holding off a rate increase until a large increase is required. Council Member Erickson agreed the smaller increases are needed to keep the increases annually on a lower level verses holding off until a larger increase is needed. Those against the proposal: NONE Mayor Woodland closed the public hearing. Discussion: Council President Mann indicated the Wastewater Plant and the Water Department are the best run departments in the city; they are very efficient. He is grateful the sewer plant is there to take care of the sewage. Council Member Stout moved to approve Resolution 2011 – 09 for the Wastewater Fee increases to be effective October 1, 2011; Council Member Egbert seconded the motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote: 7 Those voting aye Those voting nay Council President Mann None Council Member Erickson Council Member Benfield Council Member Egbert Council Member Stout The motion carried: Items for Consideration: A. Set public hearing date to amend the 2011 Budget (BILL 1070) – Richard Horner Finance Officer Horner passed out a report showing additional revenue added to the 2011 Budget Cycle. The amendment is for $766,800 in additional revenue (mostly grants) and expenses. It covers grants, contributions, insurance monies, etc. Council Member Erickson reviewed the reason to amend the budget to allow the additional expenditures by the end of the fiscal year for revenues received. Mayor Woodland reviewed the proposal and asked for a motion to set a public hearing. Council Member Erickson moved to set the tentative budget up for public hearing date on August 03, 2011 to amend the 2011 Budget; Council Member Benfield seconded the motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council President Mann None Council Member Erickson Council Member Benfield Council Member Egbert Council Member Stout The motion carried: Staff Reports: A. Public Works: - John Millar gave his report. Public Works Director Millar reviewed work at the Riverside Park. 1. Zollinger Contract: a. They will start the fencing along the railroad track this week. b. Hydro seed the area around the pool. c. Repair pathway along the railroad will be repaired. 2. A new auxiliary parking lot is under construction for a temporary gravel surface by the end of next week. Council Member Erickson asked to blacktop the existing temporary parking which is located in front of the facility instead of the area behind the pool area for security and ease of access reasons. The front lot parking will be easier to access for soccer teams. Public Works Director Millar was in total “100%” agreement with City Council Member Erickson. It is called front door parking. Council Member Erickson moved to add parking to the front of the facility as discussed; Council Member Stout seconded the motion; Discussion: Council President Mann was concerned with losing park open space for play grounds in front of the facility for parking. Security issues were discussed. Council Member Erickson withdrew his motion and Council Member Stout withdrew his second until the City Council can do an onsite review. 8 3. Pioneer Road construction is moving forward. 4. Underground irrigation ditch “cmp” pipe is leaking water in front of the middle school. 5. Sewer pressure line project will bid in two weeks. 6. County Parking Lot at Main Street and 1st East is ready for bid August 05. The building demolition will start next week. The budgets look good for this project. The power lines will be put under ground. There will be 142 parking stalls. 7. Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade for the UV system and screw press will bid this fall. Council President Mann asked to have a stop sign at Trejo and Yellowstone due to at least 20 requests to keep a stop sign at this intersection; Council Member Benfield agreed. The public is asking for the four way stop. 8. Asphalt Repair Work: HK Contractors is the low bidder at $25,300. The only other bid was TMC Contractors at $28,600. Council Member Stout asked about chip sealing repairs that failed last year. The resealing will be done August 15th at HK Contractor’s expense. Council Member Erickson asked about chip sealing at 5th West and University. It is part of the $150,000 re-do chip sealing that failed last year per Public Works Director Millar. Council Member Erickson reviewed areas where chip sealing is coming off the streets that were done last year. Public Works Director Millar said those streets contracted with a guarantee are to be re-done by HK Contractors this year. Discussion on the reason for the chip sealing failures. It may be the size of the chips and quality of the oil. Smaller chips held better at Hidden Valley. HK Contractors will re-do University Ave, 7th South from 2nd East to Millhollow Road from 7th South to 2nd South, and Main Street from 2nd to 3rd East. Council Member Stout moved to approve the low bid to HK Contractors for 275 tons of street patch with a guarantee; the low bid was at $92.00 per ton for $25,300; Council President Mann seconded the motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council President Mann None Council Member Erickson Council Member Benfield Council Member Egbert Council Member Stout The motion carried. HK Contractors has done a really good job with new paving at Rexburg Rapids, etc. Council Member Benfield asked about having the bus lane parking area at the old Junior High on 1st West and 1st North used for parking. It would help the library and the Tabernacle. Public Works Director Millar indicated the area was part of the street and could be designated for parallel public parking. B. Finance Department: - Richard Horner Calendared Bills and Tabled Items: A. BILL Introduction: – NONE B. First Reading: Those items which are being introduced for first reading. 1. BILL 1072 Set tentative Appropriation Budget 2012 9 In the public hearing noted above: Council Member Stout moved to First Read BILL 1072 for the proposed Appropriation 2012 Budget; Council Member Erickson seconded the motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council President Mann None Council Member Erickson Council Member Benfield Council Member Egbert Council Member Stout The motion carried. 2. BILL 1074 for City Council's Salary adjustment January 01, 2012 Mayor Woodland reviewed BILL 1074 for City Council's Salary adjustment to take effect January 01, 2012. Discussion: Council President Mann reviewed the proposal. He was sorry to have to vote on their own raises; he was grateful to follow the process required by the state statutes. He thought $100 was too much. He suggested a $25.00 per month increase. He uses ½ his vacation for city business. He can’t have another second job if he serves on the City Council. They have to pay to go to extra events to support the city. Council Member Erickson said people on the City Council did not run for the money. This discussion is held every election period. The Citizen’s Council is an advisory board; therefore it is a City Council decision. This year is another year that the City Council should not take the raise. Mayor’s Salary Ordinance 899 - January 1, 2004 $42,312 Council Salary Ordinance 900 - January 1, 2004 $4,200 Mayor’s Salary Ordinance 940 - January 1, 2006 $55,512 Council Salary Deferred - January 1, 2006 --- Mayor’s Salary Ordinance 986 - January 1, 2008 $58,944 Council Salary Ordinance 941 - January 1, 2008 $4,800 Mayor’s Salary Deferred - January 1, 2010 --- Council Salary Deferred - January 1, 2010 --- Mayor’s Salary Ordinance ___ - January 1, 2012 proposed cost of living $64,416 Council Salary Ordinance ___ - January 1, 2012 proposed $5,400 ($50.00 monthly) Council Member Benfield reviewed the previous discussion (in a previous year) from the Citizen’s Advisory Board to raise the salaries of City Council $50.00 every two years. She asked to maintain the current salaries and look at the proposal in two years. The overall economy is struggling. Citizens are struggling right now. Now is not the time. Council Member Erickson moved to wait two years for BILL 1074 for the City Council's Salary adjustment; Council Member Benfield seconded the motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council President Mann None Council Member Erickson Council Member Benfield Council Member Egbert Council Member Stout 10 The motion carried. 3. BILL 1075 Mayor's Salary adjustment January 01, 2012 Mayor Woodland reviewed the proposal. Council Member Erickson said it is the very same discussion with the Mayor. He was a real proponent to have a salary for a full time Mayor. Now it is a very livable salary and a very good salary. Mayor Woodland said the position is a labor of love. Council Member Benfield moved to wait two years for BILL 1075 for the Mayor's Salary adjustment; Council Member Erickson seconded the motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council President Mann None Council Member Erickson Council Member Benfield Council Member Egbert Council Member Stout The motion carried. C. Second Reading: Those items which have been first read. 1. BILL 1073 Amend the Development Code Ordinance 1026 Chapter 3, Medium Density Residential Two (MDR2) by allowing larger buildings. Change the code to read “Buildings with more than four (4) dwelling units.” The second change is to add the “Medium Density Residential Two (MDR2) Zone to “Low-Moderate Density Residential” land use designation. Mayor Woodland reviewed the proposal. Council Member Erickson said it was house keeping. Council Member Erickson moved to suspend the rules on BILL 1073; the motion died for lack of a second. Council Member Stout moved to second read BILL 1073 to amend the Development Code Ordinance 1026 Chapter 3, Medium Density Residential Two (MDR2) by allowing larger buildings. Change the code to read “Buildings with more than four (4) dwelling units.” The second change is to add the “Medium Density Residential Two (MDR2) Zone to “Low-Moderate Density Residential” land use designation; Council Member Erickson seconded the motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council President Mann None Council Member Erickson Council Member Benfield Council Member Egbert Council Member Stout The motion carried. D. Third Reading: Those items which have been second read – NONE 11 Tabled Items: Those items which have been the subject of an affirmative vote to a motion to table: A. BILL 1071 - 2nd reading tabled pending a “Traffic Study” to Rezone from Community Business Center (CBC) and Medium Density Residential One (MDR1) to High Density Residential 2 (HDR2) at approximately 360 South 4th West. Council Member Erickson moved to remove BILL 1071 off the table; Council Member Benfield seconded the motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council President Mann None Council Member Erickson Council Member Benfield Council Member Egbert Council Member Stout The motion carried. Public Works Director Millar reviewed the Traffic Study for the development proposed on 4th South. Items reviewed: 1. Unsignalized Intersection Capacity Analysis at the intersection of 4th South and South 4th West 6/28/2011. The trip generation summary at 4th South and 4th West was projected traffic on better weather days with the Barrick Parcel: 478 cars in the heaviest 11 trafficed hours of the day (7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) Appendix A – Traffic Impact Study Scoping Discussion/Analyst Resume Appendix B – Recent Peak Hour Traffic a. Vehicle Counts at the intersection of 4th South and South 4th West from 6-21-2011 6-22-2011. Appendix C – Current Peak Hour Operation/Level of Service Descriptions (Unsignalized Intersections Definitions: Intersection of 4th South and South 4th West has a “Level of Service” = “A” – less than or equal 10 second delay) a. Intersection capacity Utilization A.M. is 23.8% 1.6 second Average delay. b. Intersection capacity Utilization A.M. is 40.2% 2.4 second Average delay. The summary trip generation data at Temple View Apartments was projected onto the Barrick Parcel as follows: Appendix D – Trip Data for Temple View Apartments with 42 occupied married apartments and 45 tenant cars. May 10th with rainy weather the analysis equated to 48 cars per hour with one car entering 4th South every 1.25 seconds. May 11th with sunny weather the analysis equated to 43 cars per hour with one car entering 4th South every 1.39 seconds. Appendix E – Short Range (2016) Background Peak Hour Operation a. Intersection capacity Utilization A.M. is 27.2% 1.7 second average delay. b. Intersection capacity Utilization P.M. is 46.7% 2.9 second average delay. Example of Left hand turns exiting onto 4th South: a. The projected intersection capacity A.M. is 32.6% 1.8 second average delay. b. The projected intersection capacity P.M. is 48.6% 2.6 second average delay. Appendix F – Short Range (2016) Total Peak Hour Operation a. The projected intersection capacity A.M. is 31.5% 2.0 second average delay. b. The projected intersection capacity P.M. is 48.4% 3.3 second average delay. 12 There have been 11 traffic accidents at the 4th South intersection in the last eight years. Eight of them were rear end accident doing a left hand turn. The right hand turns is a much safer movement. The conclusion was there would not be a significant increase in accidents. The proposal would require a two lane road with left turn lanes in that area. If the road was narrowed to two lanes and a turn lane, the recommendation would be to start the two lanes at the Sinclair Gas Station with left hand turn lanes at Trejo Street, 5th West, and 4th West before moving back to four lanes before entering the round-a-bout. Two lanes would handle traffic for several years. A four way stop sign at Trejo Street would be better on a two lane road than a four lane road. He gave the example of a four way stop sign at the library on 1st North where strange crossings can be observed. Examples would be piggy backing and crossing at the same time. It is good for traffic movement; however, it is very hazardous for pedestrian traffic. Council Member Erickson asked if the traffic study safety and usability will not change with this development. Public Works Director Millar said the staff recommendation is the proposed development on 4th West will not change the function or usability of this intersection at 4th West and 4th South. Mayor Woodland added the two lane version of this street would contribute to safety for pedestrians and motorists. Council President Mann liked the traffic study recommendations. The city needs to look at the road in this area. Council Member Benfield agreed with Council President Mann. Left hand turn lanes would significantly help with traffic safety. Council Member Erickson moved to suspend the rules to consider BILL 1071 to rezone from Community Business Center (CBC) and Medium Density Residential One (MDR1) to High Density Residential 2 (HDR2) at approximately 360 South 4th West; Council Member Stout seconded the motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a roll call vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council Member Erickson Council President Mann Council Member Benfield Council Member Egbert Council Member Stout The motion carried. Council Member Stout moved to approve and third read BILL 1071 to Rezone from Community Business Center (CBC) and Medium Density Residential One (MDR1) to High Density Residential 2 (HDR2) at approximately 360 South 4th West; Council Member Benfield seconded the motion; Discussion: Council President Mann thought it was too high a density due to the canal and the condition of 4th West. Council Member Stout said there was enough information to suspend the rules with the traffic study and due diligence; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council Member Erickson Council President Mann Council Member Benfield Council Member Egbert Council Member Stout The motion carried. Mayor’s Report: TRPTA (CART) (208) 354-2240 - 72 W Main St, Rexburg, ID 83440 would like a donation. Discussion on a donation of $3,000 out of contingency. The City Council was agreeable to have the Mayor make a donation to TRPTA. 13 A. Proclamation 2011 – 05 proclaiming July 27th, to August 6th, 2011 as INTERNATIONAL DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEK Council Member Mann moved to ratify the Proclamation 2011 – 05 proclaiming July 27th, to August 6th, 2011 as INTERNATIONAL DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEK; Council Member Egbert seconded the motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council President Mann None Council Member Erickson Council Member Benfield Council Member Egbert Council Member Stout The motion carried. Consent Calendar: The consent calendar includes its which require formal City Council action; however, they are typically routine or not of great controversy. Individual Council members may ask that any specific item be removed from the consent calendar for discussion in greater detail. Explanatory information is included in the City Council’s agenda packet regarding these items. Minutes, Bills, etc: A. July 06, 2011 meetings B. Approve the City of Rexburg Bills Council Member Benfield moved to approve the Consent Calendar consisting of the minutes, and the city bill; Council Member Stout seconded the motion; Mayor Woodland asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council President Mann None Council Member Erickson Council Member Benfield Council Member Egbert Council Member Stout The motion carried. Adjournment _____________________________ Richard Woodland, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ Blair D. Kay, City Clerk