HomeMy WebLinkAboutCITY COUNCIL WORK MEETING MINUTES JULY 31, 2002
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WORK MEETING
July 31, 2002
7:30 P.M.
STATE OF IDAHO, )
County of Madison ) SS.
City of Rexburg )
Present were the following:
Mayor: Bruce Sutherland
Council Members:Glen Pond
Shawn Larsen
Marsha Bjornn
Donna Benfield
Paul Pugmire
Nyle Fullmer
City Attorney:Stephen Zollinger
Financial OfficerRichard Horner
Fire ChiefSpencer Larsen
Minutes:Janet Williamson
Excused:Blair D. Kay, City Clerk
Mayor Sutherland welcomed everyone and explained how the meeting would
proceed.
Pledge to the flag.
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Marsha Bjornn asked for one change to be made to the minutes of July 17, 2002.
Paul Pugmire moved to approve the minutes with the change. Shawn
Larsen seconded the motion. All voted aye. None opposed.
The motion carried.
BYU-IDAHO HOUSING REPORT
Robert Wilkes - BYU - Idaho - 18 to 20 months ago he was here sharing the idea
that there would be an increased number of married students. At that time
he indicated they have received permission from their board for more
housing but would prefer this to come from the private sector. Studies
show the need for 1000 more married student units. He is reporting
tonight on what has been done so far. Their studies show that by 2003,
250 - 260 apartments will have been built by the private sector. This is not
a sufficiently high number to alleviate the need. Before, the University
indicated that if they needed to build they would build in phases of 250
units. The University is going to pull that number back to 156. This means
that by 2003, 400 of the needed 1000 unit will have been built, leaving still
a great opportunity for those who still want to build in the private sector.
They feel that by 2005 they will need all 1000 units. They will continue to
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monitor this. The 156 units they build will be put south of 7 south and
they will start building in the Spring of 2003 and hope to have 70 ready for
fall semester and the balance by January 2004. They will rent in the range
of $500 a month plus utilities. This will be competitive with the private
sector.
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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT - REXBURG/MADISON
COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES & MADISON FIREFIGHTERS
UNION LOCAL NO. 4113
Stephen Zollinger explained that the emergency services employees formed a
union. They met with city officials the first part of July and this is the
agreement they came up with. They are asking for the council approval
then it would go back to the union members to approve. (Stephen
reviewed the agreement - Agreement on file in City Clerks office.)
Glen Pond asked, on article 18 - leave for jury duty, that the phrase
“reimbursement by the court will be given back to the city” be written in to
the agreement.
Twelve employees will be governed by the union 9 are members. The
administrators cannot belong to the union. This contract will cost the city
and county approximately $600.
Nyle Fullmer moved that they give tentative approval to this agreement with
Glen’s addition. Paul Pugmire seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The motion carried
None opposed. .
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1 DESIGN PRESENTATION OF THE RECREATION CENTER:
OHLSON-LAVOIE CORPORATION
Chuck, with Ohlson-Lavoie, reported on the progress of the Recreation Center.
He explained that this is a presentation of ideas about a design. They are
seeking input from the Council and the public.
Brief summary of presentation: They built on previous research to determine site
selection and programing
Site selected: Louisiana Pacific property owned by the City and in the flood plain
- Demographics:
1. Service Area - approximately 50,000 people; 20-
30 mile radius; does include 10,000 BYU-ID.
Students and northern edge of Idaho Falls.
2. Population breakdown: fairly even; 10-11,000
youth, young adults and adults; 5-17 fastest growing
segment; Seniors next fastest
3. Medium household income: $32,873
- Evaluated all forms of recreation and exercise; walking was the most
popular form of exercise (42%) with swimming next.
- This will be a sports and arts community center.
- Good chance of succeeding because of the focus on families in this area
- This will be a large 2 story building ( 14' high ceilings)
- Issues of Impact: Sun angles, prevailing winds from the SW, back side of
K Mart, existing Lake near by, view to the East of mountain ranges, view
to the south of the community
- They plan to be open 6 days a week - closed on Sundays
- Completion would be 2 years away (Fall of 2004)
Two different site arrangements were shown. Inside of building explained in
detail. Three different outside designs were shown. (Designs and tapes of
presentation on file with City Clerk)
Marsha Bjornn deferred other items on the agenda to the next work meeting.
Scheduling of August City Council meetings:
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August 7 (1 Wednesday)7:30 p.m.
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August 20 (Tuesday)7:30 p.m.
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Possibly a work meeting August 28
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Personnel meeting:August 6 7:30 p.m.
Glen Pond presented Jack Bowman with a check from Utah Power and Light.
Jack explained that it was a generous donation to the recreation department
to be used for boards for the roller hockey program. Wal Mart has also
made a donation to the program.
Adjourned 10:15 p.m.
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Bruce Sutherland, Mayor
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Blair D. Kay, City Clerk
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