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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.10.04 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DATE: (100400) MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 4, 2000 7:30 p.m. STATE OF IDAHO) County of Madison) SS City of Rexburg) Present were the following: Mayor:Bruce Sutherland Council members:Kay Beck Paul Pugmire Marsha Bjornn Glen Pond Donna Benfield City Clerk:Marilyn Hansen Asst. Engineer:Val Christensen Excused:Finance Officer:Richard Horner Excused:P.F.C.:John Millar Excused:City Attorney:Stephen Zollinger Pledge to the flag. The Mayor made an introduction of the Scouts in attendance. Marsha made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion was seconded by Paul. All voted aye, none opposed. RE: PUBLIC HEARING FOR BONNIE RICE C.U.P. TOPIC: (24,12,,,PUBLIC HEARINGS,RICE*BONNIE,C.U.P.,APARTMENTS) The Mayor read the notice of public hearing for Bonnie Rice. He opened the public hearing, there was no public comment, the hearing was closed. Val reviewed the circumstances of the conditional use permit, there is ample parking for an apartment and it has complied with the building code requirements. Kay made a motion to approve the conditional use permit, seconded by Glen. All voted aye, none opposed. RE: PARKING TICKETS FOR SNOW REMOVAL TOPIC: (24,12,,,PARKING,PARKING ORDINANCES,PARKING TICKETS) Jason Stucki brought before the Council his request that ticketing vehicles parked on the streets st not begin as it always has on the 1 of November but be delayed until the first snowfall. He had been informed that last year there were nearly 200 tickets issued for vehicles parked on the streets after November 1, and he felt that was too many. He suggested more publicity or paid permits. Chief Archibald explained that the ticketing date is posted, is advertised in the local paper, the Ricks College Scroll, it is on the radio, notices are in each packet issued to the college students and that before November 1 there are 3-4,000 warnings issued on vehicles. There was also discussion that by the time the snow falls it is too late to get the vehicles off the street because it is time to plow. Kay made a motion to table this matter until such time that Jason can come up with more information or reasons for delaying the ticketing date. Motion was seconded by Marsha. All voted aye, none opposed. 1 RE: PUBLIC HEARING FOR TODD HILL TOPIC: (24,13,,,PUBLIC HEARINGS,HILL*TODD,BARNEY DAIRY ROAD,H.B.D.) The Mayor read the Notice of Public Hearing for a zone change at 10 Barney Dairy Road. Todd explained the location of the property and the reasons for requesting the zone change. The public hearing was open, there was no public comment, the hearing was closed. Kay made a motion to approve the zone change as recommended by Planning & Zoning. Glen seconded the motion, all voted aye, none opposed. RE: CITY/COUNTY ADDRESSING TOPIC: (24,13,,,ADDRESSING,STREETS,MADISON COUNTY) A map showing the recommended City/County addressing boundaries was distributed. Discussion of the work being done, the need for this project, and the clearer boundaries for easier access by emergency services departments. Glen made a motion to approve these boundaries, seconded by Kay. All voted aye, none opposed. RE: LIFE SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APARTMENTS TOPIC: (24,13,,,APARTMENTS,SAFETY REGULATIONS,BUILDING CODE, BUILDING DEPT.) Life Safety Recommendations which had been presented to the Council were discussed by Val. The need for these recommendations was instigated by the number of older apartments changing hands, the need for new business licenses, inspections for such licenses and the number of life safety issue violations. Val had worked with a committee including the Fire Department personnel, several apartment owners and a real estate agent to come up with these recommendations. There is some flexibility in this document in that if anyone disagrees with the requirements and does not comply within the suggested time period, the matter can be taken before the U.B.C. Board for appeal. Glen made a motion to table this until legal counsel was available, Donna seconded the motion. Discussion before a vote was taken came from some of the apartment owners. Ross Farmer, a member of the committee and an apartment owner suggested that Val attend a meeting to review these recommendations with all the householders, which is tentatively set for October 26, at 7:00 at Greenbrier Apartments. Shawn Branson, manager for the Huntington and Danbury apartments expressed his appreciation to the committee for the work being done. He and his owner support the life safety issues and agrees with items 1 through 11 but feels that the next item giving the owners 3 months to comply is not enough time and would request this be changed to 18 months to coincide with other apartment complexes. It was concluded that Val should meet with the householders, work out any other details which concern the householders and this matter would appear on the Council Agenda again on the first meeting in November for Council review. Glen withdrew his motion to table, Donna withdrew her second. RE: NORTH HIGHWAY PROJECT TOPIC: (24,13,,,NORTH HIGHWAY,SALEM HIGHWAY) Mayor gave an update on the North Highway project. Communication with Norm Thompson concerning property he owns in the area and the possibility of making 5 lanes on the Salem Highway to provide a turn lane at Cemetery Road is in progress. The sewer project is progressing well and should be complete by the end of October. 2 RE: SPRINKLER SYSTEM AT NATURE PARK TOPIC: (24,14,,,NATURE PARK,PARKS,SOCCER FIELDS,SKATE PARK,SPRINKLERS) Val reported that bids had been received on the sprinkler system at the Nature Park and soccer fields. Kerry Morgan received the bid for the installation and Sprinkler World received the bid for materials. They anticipate this project can begin within the week. The Skate Park is not included in this bid, that will be done by the City next spring. RE: CITY HALL OPEN HOUSE TOPIC: (24,14,,,CITY HALL) The Mayor reviewed the plans for the Open House for the new image of City Hall which will be held Wednesday, October 18. He asked for the Council to be available to help with tours during the time period. Marsha will be able to help from 11:00 to 2:00, Glen anytime, Kay anytime, Paul after 6:00, and Donna anytime. RE: RECREATION COMMITTEE FACILITATORS TOPIC: (24,14,,,RECREATION,RECREATION COMMITTEE) Donna reminded everyone of the facilitators which will be available all day Thursday, Oct. 5, to review matters with the Recreation Committee for the Community Campus Complex. They will be in and about the City all day, a meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room. Paul made a motion to pay the bills, Kay seconded the motion. All voted aye, none opposed. Paul made a motion to go to Executive Session on a personnel issue, Kay seconded the motion, all vote aye, none opposed. Glen made a motion to reconvene, seconded by Paul, all voted aye, none opposed. Paul made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Marsha. All voted aye, none opposed. 3