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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.01.16 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL January 16, 2002 7:30 P.M. STATE OF IDAHO, ) County of Madison ) SS. City of Rexburg ) Present were the following: Mayor:Bruce Sutherland Council Members:Paul Pugmire Nyle Fullmer Donna Benfield Glen Pond Shawn Larsen City Clerk:Marilyn Hansen Finance Officer:Richard Horner PFC:John Millar City Attorney:Stephen Zollinger Pledge to the flag. Introduction of scouts. Marsha made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Nyle. All voted aye, none opposed. Paul made a motion to elect Glen Pond as Council President. Motion was seconded by Donna. All voted aye, none opposed. Idaho Ground Water Lynn Tominaga representing Idaho Ground Water Appropriators and Richard Smith, Chairman of the Ground Water District were present. Lynn gave a presentation concerning Idaho ground water. This entity represents 750,000 acres of irrigated land. He spoke concerning a coalition, items that EPA wants to request, some of the things the Appropriators hope to accomplish which includes bringing in the people who write the rules to see what problems face small cities. He hopes the irrigators and cities can work together for the interest of Idaho ground water. He presented maps and written information for the Council’s review. EPA is designating aquifers and classifying their use which will determine what kind of uses a city can have for the aquifer. The appropriators feel it should be the cities and irrigators’ privilege to determine the use of the water. Discussion concerning surface water rights taking precedence over ground water, the effect on city and personal wells, and the reasons for the City of Rexburg to belong to this organization with an assessment of $5,000. 1 nd Preliminary Plat Approval - 345 No. 2 East John reviewed the location of the property across the street from McDonalds and the necessity for the proposed plat. This plat has received City Department approval as well as Planning & Zoning. Discussion concerning water, sewer and storm drainage, access to Lot 6 of the project which will come from an easement across other lots,. Nyle moved to follow Planning & Zoning’s recommendation and approve the preliminary plat. Motion was seconded by Shawn, all voted aye, none opposed, the motion passed. Final Plat Approval - Platinum Development John reviewed the location of this proposed development. They are looking at subdividing 28 lots on the northwest corner of the subdivision with access along 1000 North. All departments have reviewed and approved the plat as well as Planning & Zoning. Discussion concerning the proposed greenbelt. Brett Hastings expressed their willingness to work with the City concerning an amenable agreement to cross the property at some point with an easement when the greenbelt is finalized. The development will be responsible for curb, gutter and streets. Sewer line will be extended th down 7 North and connect near Central Park Burgers. Storm drainage was discussed. Nyle made a motion to approve the plat on the recommendation of Planning & Zoning. Motion was seconded by Glen. All voted aye, none opposed. The motion passed. Miss Rexburg pageant Juan Tracy was present to request the use of the tabernacle for the Miss Rexburg Pageant. The proposed date for the pageant would be March 30, 2002. He explained the process of the pageant and the desires to work out the Tabernacle requirements. Discussion concerning the resident requirements for the pageant, the difference between this pageant which is for ladies between 18 and 24 years and the Jr. Miss Pageant which is for juniors in High School. He was requesting the City donate the use of the building or at least allow a reduced rate. The majority of the funds would go to the scholarships for a proposed goal of $1300.00. Discussion concerning the cost of running the program and the cost to the girls. Paul, as Council representative on the Tabernacle Committee mentioned that he has been working with Martell Grover as Chairman of the Tabernacle Committee on methods to make the Tabernacle run without being subsidized by the taxpayers. Presently the Tabernacle is being subsidized by the taxpayers at $19,000 per year. This request is exactly opposite of what the goal of the Committee would be and he would oppose giving away the revenue. 2 Mayor Sutherland extended an invitation by Chief Archibald to the Short Stop program at the Magistrate Court on February 13, at 6:00 p.m. He explained this program which is for struggling juveniles. Update on Projects John reported a proposal had been received from Ohlson Lavoie Corporation for a Recreation Center. They will be meeting tomorrow night at 8:30 at the Council Chambers with the Independent Recreation Committee to provide a final scope of work which will then be presented to the Council. Committee Report Donna reported on the Olympic Torch Run on Sunday, January 27, beginning at Me ‘n Stan’s Restaurant east then north to Albertsons. The race will begin at 7:20 a.m. and will be complete by 7:40 a.m. She explained the schedule of the Winter Fest on Saturday preceding the torch run and encouraged everyone to attend. Marsha reported on the United Way fund which just raised $50,000. They have requested to come into the City and speak with Richard concerning help with the fund raising. Discussion concerning a report from the Downtown Vision Committee. Nyle made a motion, seconded by Glen to go into Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. Executive Session Reconvened regular session at 9:15 p.m. Discussion concerning the possible annexation of the golf course and the shared ownership interest with Madison County. The Mayor reported on his visit with Jill Anderson, Chairman of the Independent Recreation Committee. Stephen had reviewed the previous Council minutes relative to the Recreation Committee and reported that the original committee had been disbanded. Jill Anderson formed a committee of her own and drew from the resources of the original Committee. Jill is adamant that she is not taking orders from the Mayor or the City and Stephen’s conclusion is that they are not bound by the open meeting laws at this point. Shawn questioned if any Council member was a member of the Independent Recreation Committee and who was on the interviewing committee for a proposed architect. Discussion. Shawn discussed the method the Recreation Department uses to pick City teams. Discussion. Nyle made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Paul. Discussion. All voted aye, none opposed. 3 Adjourned. _________________________________________ Bruce Sutherland, Mayor ______________________________________ Marilyn Wasden, City Clerk 4