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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.05.01 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL May 1, 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 Glen Pond Shawn Larsen Marsha Bjornn City Clerk:Marilyn Wasden Finance Officer:Richard Horner PFC:John Millar City Attorney:Stephen Zollinger Excused:Donna Benfield Pledge of allegiance. The Mayor stated he needed to leave the meeting at 8:00 and would turn the meeting to President Glen Pond at that time. Marsha made a motion to approve the minutes of April 17, seconded by Glen. All voted aye, none opposed. Mayor Sutherland stated that on May 16 there would be a public meeting concerning the Recreation Complex to be held at the Middle School. He encouraged everyone to attend. A brief report will be made to the City Council before that meeting. Introduction of scouts. Madison County Action Youth Council Josh Taylor representing Madison County Action Youth Council introduced Shawnee Knapp from Idaho Youth Council. She reported on the projects being done by the Youth Council, which included making toys and beginning a recycling project as well as future plans of the group. Josh discussed the leadership youth camp planned for this summer which 8-10 students will be attending and requested a donation from the Council. 1 Paul felt this cause would be worthy of support. Discussion concerning the value of having students work to help pay their way, other associations that need donations and setting a precedence for donations. Discussion. Josh Taylor will meet with Stephen concerning the legality of the donation and the matter will be brought up at a later Council meeting. Public Hearing for Annexation and Zone Change for Mark Andrewsat 528 So. 1500 West John reviewed the location of the subject property and the request for zone change. This was recommended for approval by Planning & Zoning. Public hearing opened. Mark Andrews - 6605 Rimrock Dr., Idaho Falls, Idaho Mark is a developer from Idaho Falls, they have built condos in that City and do them nicely. They feel this property is a good location for the planned development. Russ VanAllen - 932 So. 1560 West, Rexburg Russ is opposed to this change, especially having a portion of this turned to High Density. Roughly two months ago the whole general area had a preliminary discussion about it being Medium Density and now they are asking that 80% be turned to High Density. There are storage sheds in that location and Russ feels this could still be used for Medium Density rather than High Density. Trees should be placed by the billboard for beauty. He reviewed past decisions that had been made by the Planning & Zoning Board and the Council. He would like to see this property remain Medium Density to keep all the property consistent. Mark Andrews explained this project. There will be a park in the area of the billboard, and by doing so they are using up a lot of property which is a concern and thus the request to have it zoned High Density. Public hearing closed. Discussion concerning Comprehensive Plan, zoning, density and site plans. Nyle made a motion to approve this request on the recommendation of Planning & Zoning. Motion was seconded by Glen. Discussion. Nyle withdrew his motion with the second concurring. Discussion concerning providing Medium Density for frontage on 1500 West. Mark Andrews showed a map to the Council of the project and the density already in place in this location. Further discussion. 2 Paul made a motion to approve the recommendation of Planning & Zoning to annex the property in question with a zone of Medium Density Residential on the south portion as provided in the legal notice with the balance going to High Density Residential. Motion was seconded by Marsha. Discussion. All voted aye, none opposed. Mayor Sutherland was excused and the meeting was turned to President Pond. Public Hearing for Annexation and Zone Change for De Jonesat 500 So. and 1500 West. John explained the property in question which is located north of the previous request. Public Hearing was open. No public comment. Public hearing was closed. Marsha made a motion to accept this annexation and zone change as recommended by Planning & Zoning. Motion was seconded by Paul. Discussion with regards to surrounding a single family home with Medium Density Residential. Voting as follows: MarshaayeShawn aye PaulayeNylenay th Public Hearing for Zone Change for Rik Wadholmat 347 So. 4 West John explained the location of the property, its present zoning and the requested zone change from Highway Business District to High Density Residential. Discussion of surrounding property. This project was approved by Planning & Zoning. Public hearing was opened. th Rik Wadholm - 347 So. 4 West Rik proposes the change of zoning for apartments for married students, the project will be buffered with a fence. Vicki Wickham - 355 Bare Street Vicki read her letter of opposition which had been presented to the Council. She is concerned about being a single parent with children and having apartments with windows facing her property, increased traffic and the tax implications on her property. If this is granted she would request a privacy fence buffer. Public hearing was closed. Discussion. If the property is cleared the maximum would be 22 units if zoned HDR. If the property is zoned MDR it would accommodate 12 units. The size of the lot was also discussed. 3 Rik Wadholm turned the paperwork in for this project in December which had to go through a Comprehensive Plan change and there have been numerous hearings on this project so the neighbors have had adequate notice. Shawn made a motion to deny the request for High Density Residential but approved a Medium Density Residential zoning, seconded by Paul. With this motion Rik requested that his request be withdrawn. Shawn withdrew his motion with the second concurring. Shawn made a motion to deny the request for High Density Residential, seconded by Paul. All voted aye, none opposed. Public Hearing for Annexation and Zone Change for Ted Whyte at 480 So. 1500 West. John explained this is the third request in a row along the 1500 West corridor. This property is approximately 5 acres and the request is for Medium Density Residential. Public hearing was opened. Ted Whyte - 610 Taurus Ted is requesting this zone change for Medium Density for the use of apartments. Public hearing was closed. Discussion concerning the canal and closure thereof or buffering in this area. Nyle made a motion to approve the annexation and zone change to Medium Density Residential on the recommendation of Planning & Zoning. Motion was seconded by Shawn. All voted aye, none opposed. Preliminary Plat for Phase 5 of Hidden Valley Estates John explained the location of this property and prior and subsequent phases. It has been reviewed by Planning & Zoning and the City staff. Discussion of the sharp and hazardous corner on North Hill Road, explanation of other arterial roads planned in this area. Glen noted that in view of the late hour perhaps the topic of other roads should be held over for a work meeting. Paul made a motion to table this project for further discussion and review, seconded by Marsha. Further discussion and suggestion of moving the access road more to the middle of the development. Voting as follows: PaulayeMarshaaye ShawnayeNylenay 4 Preliminary Plat for Westates Subdivision John reviewed this subdivision within the Westates Subdivision. The utility drawings have been reviewed and it has been approved by Planning & Zoning. Discussion of parks. Nyle made a motion to approve this preliminary plat for the subdivision within the Westates Subdivision. Motion was seconded by Marsha. All voted aye, none opposed. Second Reading of Uniform Fire Code Ordinance Paul discussed the fact that without a ladder fire truck there are 26 buildings in the City which cannot be reached in case of fire.This new ordinance requires sprinkler systems on all buildings with three stories. Paul made a motion to approve the second reading of the Uniform Fire Code, seconded by Marsha. Discussion. All voted aye, none opposed. Employee C.O.L.A. Richard addressed the municipal cost index which had been distributed to the Council. Richard proposed they follow the suggested 1.1% Cost of Living increase effective October 1. Discussion. Shawn made a motion to approve the Cost of Living increase of 1.1% beginning October 1, 2002. Nyle seconded the motion. Discussion. All voted aye, none opposed. Budget Calendar Richard reviewed the budget calendar and explained the two year budget process. The Council work dinner was set for Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council room. May 29 was set for a work meeting to review the long term capital plan at 7:30 p.m. The balance of the calendar was reviewed. Employee Handbook Richard presented the draft of the employee handbook which has been reviewed numerous times by Department Heads, committees and staff. Paul made a motion to adopt the draft of the employee handbook as revised on April 3, 2002. Motion was seconded by Shawn. All voted aye, none opposed. Resolution of Intent to Create LID 32 Richard explained what the LID 32 will include, there are approximately 120 participants in this LID. This will be added to the next Council agenda. Update on Projects John explained the main project which is the LID 32. 5 The aerial photos will be taken on the next clear day. Project for paving at the Wastewater Treatment Plant is underway. Work is being done with developers in getting utility lines complete to tie in with areas not currently developed, chlorination equipment will be installed in the next couple of weeks. Other potential items were discussed which will come before a future Council meeting. Discussion. Committee Reports Nyle reported that Mrs. McCulloch from the East Main Street Neighborhood would like to turn Smith Park into a Office Professional Overlay. Marsha discussed items with United Way and Heritage City. She also updated the Council on the Recreation Center, the citizens committee wants to have a public meeting on May 16 for suggested possible sites. She feels the Council committees are not notified appropriately for committee meetings. Discussion. Marsha expressed the Water Department is doing a fine job. Approval of Bills Nyle made a motion to approve the bills, seconded by Paul. All voted aye, none opposed. Meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. __________________________________________ Bruce Sutherland, Mayor ______________________________________ Marilyn Wasden, City Clerk 6