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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.12.18 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL December 18, 2002 7:30 A.M. STATE OF IDAHO, ) County of Madison ) SS. City of Rexburg ) Present were the following: Mayor: Mayor Bruce Sutherland Council Members: Glen Pond Shawn Larsen Marsha Bjornn Paul Pugmire Donna Benfield Nyle Fullmer P&Z Administrator: Kurt Hibbert City Clerk: Blair D. Kay PFC: John Millar City Attorney: Stephen Zollinger Pledge to the Flag Consent Calendar: 1. The consent calendar includes items 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. a.Minutes from the November 26, 2002 meeting b.Approve City of Rexburg bills Approve Amended Plat for Parkside Planned Residential c. Development Lots 1-7(Adding zero lot line duplexes Approved by Planning & Zoning) Donna Benfield moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented to the Council; Paul Pugmire The motion carried seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. Non Controversial Items Added to the Agenda – None added New Business: Adopt the 2000 International Building Code: Val Christensen – Reviewed the 2000 International Building Code with the City Council. He commented on the additions and changes to the Code from the 1997 Building Code. The following changes were discussed: CurrentNew 1997 Uniform2000 International Building CodeBuilding Code 1998 International 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Code----------------------------------- 2000 International Residential Code 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code-------------- 2000 International Mechanical Code 1997 International Fuel Gas Code------------ 2000 International Fuel Gas Code 1996 Uniform Plumbing Code---------------- 2000 International Plumbing Code 1999 National Electric Code------------------ 2002 National Electric Code 1997 Rexburg City Fee Schedule------------- 2000 Rexburg City Fee Schedule 1997 wind load minimum 80 MPH----------- 2000 wind load minimum 85 MPH Addition to the Building Code---------------- 2000 International Conservation Code Exemptions the Building Code---------------- Agricultural Buildings 1 Rexburg window wells-24 inch min.--------- Rexburg window wells-24 inch min. (to prevent snow from falling into the window wells from the roof) Paul Pugmire – Commented on the need to communicate the changes to the local Building Trades people. Val indicated that there have been several symposiums (workshops) for local trades people in Idaho Falls and Rexburg. Paul asked who attended the training? The City of Rexburg sent out over 100 letters to design professionals and contractors in the area. They were invited to attend the training meetings. The proposed changes were discussed in these meetings. The local contractors group advertised these meetings with their group. Val Christensen – Indicated that the contractors will have to do additional work to comply with the new International Conservation Code. The additional cost for compliance will pay for itself in a relatively short time. Idaho Falls has been using the Conservation Code for about five years. Val indicated that the Energy Code was a State Law. Paul Pugmire – Questioned the late presentation of the final document to the Council which needs to be in place January 01, 2003. The City Council will need to suspend the rules to pass this Ordinance on the first reading. Stephen Zollinger – Reviewed the history of the International Building Code. It has been in place for about a year with the State of Idaho. Any City that has code enforcement must use the International Building Code. The City of Rexburg is adopting the International Building Code with some additions and exceptions. Those exceptions are listed in the Ordinance. Stephen discussed the changes to the IBC that the City of Rexburg has included in the new Ordinance. Several changes were recommended to the City of Rexburg by other Cities that would improve the Ordinance. State Statute requires the adoption of the 2000 International Building Code if the City of Rexburg intends to have a Building st Code. The UBC can not be used after the 31 of December 2002. Paul Pugmire – Continued discussion on the IBC. He objected to having the Council suspend the rules to adopt this by January 01, 2003. Stephen Zollinger – Commented on the recent history of the City of Rexburg’s review of the 2000 International Building Code. Val has spent the past four months reviewing the new Building Code to clarify or recommend changes in the new Building Code that would meet with Rexburg’s building requirements. The Ordinance before the Council represents the best efforts of the City of Rexburg’s Staff to have an enforceable Ordinance. Stephen indicated that the City of Rexburg’s legal Department recommends passage of the Ordinance as presented to the City Council. Val has reviewed the Ordinance and modeled it after the City Council’s current Building Code Standards. Stephen indicated that the Ordinance does not contradict or interfere with what the Council has established over the past several years. John Millar – Recommended passage of the Ordinance. Stephen Zollinger – Suspension of the rules requires a majority vote. Four out of five Council Members could suspend the rules. Paul Pugmire – Objected to the suspension of the rules to pass this Ordinance. Paul would like to hear from the Trade Members on this new Ordinance. Stephen Zollinger – Gave additional comment on the need to pass the 2000 Building Code Ordinance as required by State Statute. The input from the Trades people is always welcome; however, any comments from the Community would not allow modifications to the International Building Code. The Council was notified approximately a year ago of the need to adopt the International Building Code. 2 The Council is being asked to adopt the IBC with the inclusion of a Fee Schedule for the City of Rexburg. It is the same fee schedule used by the City in the 1997 Building Code. The City has brought the IBC into conformance with City’s personnel manual. Paul Pugmire – Asked that the City maintain the policy of having three readings of any proposed Ordinance. Paul strenuously objected to suspending the rules to adopt this Ordinance on the first reading. Stephen Zollinger – Stephen apologized for the short time frame for adopting this Ordinance. He will allow more time in the future to allow three readings. Shawn Larsen – Reviewed the City’s fee schedule with Val. Val Christensen – The City of Rexburg has been using the fee schedule from the 1997 Uniform Building Code. Donna Benfield – Commented on her agreement with Marsha’s comments. Discussion on the heavy schedule that the Building Department has been evolved with the past few months. Val compared the City’s volume of building permits with the City of Idaho Falls. He indicated that the City of Rexburg has 1/3 the City Staff as Idaho Falls and 3 to 4 times the work load. Mayor Sutherland – Reviewed the growth of the City of Rexburg and the need to pass the International Building Code Ordinance. The City has been extremely taxed. Val Christensen – The Building Department is taxed and has been functioning at about five times the normal work load. The Department is behind on everything. Donna agreed with Val’s comments on the work load for the City Building Department. Nyle Fullmer moved to suspend the rules to allow passage of the International Building Code Ordinance with one reading; Marsha Bjornn seconded the motion; Those Voting AyeThose Voting Nay Nyle Fullmer Paul Pugmire Glen Pond Marsha Bjornn Donna Benfield Shawn Larsen The motion to suspend the rules passed. Mayor Sutherland reviewed the name of the Ordinance for the International Building Code to be adopted by the City of Rexburg. Nyle Fullmer moved to adopt the International Building Code by the City of Rexburg (Ordinance 888); Glen Pond seconded the motion; Those Voting AyeThose Voting Nay Nyle Fullmer None Glen Pond Marsha Bjornn Donna Benfield Paul Pugmire Shawn Larsen The motion carried . 3 Zoning Ordinance 725 Amendments – Rural Residential Two (RR2) - Recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission - Kurt Hibbert Kurt Hibbert – Reviewed the proposal with the Council Members and the Mayor. Discussion on the process to amend the current Zoning Ordinance No. 725. Marsha Bjornn – Thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission for their work on new Rural Residential Zone (RR2). Nyle Fullmer – Questioned the sidewalk requirements. Nyle requested information on the City of Rexburg’s requirements for installing sidewalks with a Local Improvement District (LID). Kurt Hibbert – Gave the conditions that would initiate a sidewalk on properties. As properties are sold sidewalks would be required. Also, if the property is developed a sidewalk would be required. This is the same throughout the City of Rexburg. A City LID could be used to help finance a sidewalk project on a street. There was extensive discussion from the Planning Commission to have a zone that did not require a sidewalk. The Commission sited several areas in Bonneville County like Iona and Bonneville County that have streets with sidewalks and streets without sidewalks. Communications from a Commission member back to the Planning Commission on this issue indicated that Iona and Bonneville County were unhappy with the concept of developing streets without sidewalks. The Planning Commissions unanimous consent was to require sidewalks in RR2. Shawn Larsen – Asked Kurt for clarification on the need for Rural Residential Two (RR2). Kurt Hibbert – The City of Rexburg has been looking for an agreeable zone that would accommodate a limited use street or a dead end street. Existing rural neighborhoods would be allowed to keep their rural atmosphere. They would be isolated areas that are not expected to have transportation routes developed. Local examples of this type of zoning are in Bonneville County. The grass is grown right up to the pavement. Storm water can be handled on site without being tied into a central storm water system in a planned RR2 Zone. Shawn Larsen – Reviewed the profile of the road in an RR2 zone. There would be a roadway without curb and gutter. Kurt Hibbert - The roadway would be 34 feet wide with drainage areas on the side of the road and sidewalks behind the drainage areas closer to the homes. Glen Pond moved to have the first reading of City of Rexburg proposed Ordinance for the adoption of a Rural Residential Zone (RR2); Marsha Bjornn seconded the motion; Discussion: As a first reading, two more readings will follow before the Zone can be adopted by the City of Rexburg. All voted aye to have the first The motion carried. Reading; none opposed. Green Belt – Review a parcel for property that may be included into the Green Belt Plan - Madison County Commissioners Kurt Hibbert – Reviewed the TriCounty Equipment property with the Council Members and the Mayor. The City of Rexburg has be communicating with the potential buyers of this parcel and the property owner for some time to establish a green nd belt on the Rivers edge. It is located between 2 East and the Rail Road Track. Cameron Gunter – 1082 East 1200 South, Springville Utah – Gave comments to the City Council concerning a proposal to develop the site where TriCounty Equipment is located. He mentioned that County Commissioner Muir was unable to attend to discuss the issue. Cameron’s Development Company and several other partners have made an offer to purchase the site for a development. 4 They plan to bring into the City some retail and entertainment businesses. They are seeking a mixed use zone to develop the property. In order to bring in the retail businesses, a South boundary line needs to be clarified on the property next to the Teton River. There is a cloud on the Title concerning a boundary with the City of Rexburg. Cameron would like to work out a boundary line agreement with the City to remove the cloud from the property title. Cameron discussed the option of a property exchange with the City to help with a green way project for Rexburg. They would like to turn the land South of the disputed boundary line over to the City as a contribution to the City greenway project. Mayor Sutherland – Indicated that Legal Council for the City of Rexburg is familiar with situation and would be able to work out an agreement with the owner to remove the cloud from the title while providing land for the City of Rexburg green way project. Stephen Zollinger – Asked the Council to take action on the property exchange to allow the proposal to go forward. This issue has been under review for the past two years. Paul Pugmire moved to authorized Legal Council enter into an agreement with the owner, Burton Donahoo Properties to bring into City of Rexburg ownership of green way access along the Teton River and quit claim back to the Burton Donahoo Properties those parcels necessary to clean up the boundary line; Nyle Fullmer The motion carried. seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. Rexburg Employee Committee – Request a Holiday exchange Toni Coronado/Todd Davison - Todd Davison – Requested a Holiday swap with Veterans Day and Martin Luther King Day. Glen Pond – Requested if this affects the Emergency Services group contract? Stephen Zollinger – Mentioned that Emergency Services do not have Holidays. They do receive Holiday pay. Marsha Bjornn moved to exchange Veterans Day for Martin Luther King Day as proposed; Donna Benfield seconded the motion; Those Voting AyeThose Voting Nay Nyle Fullmer Paul Pugmire Glen Pond Marsha Bjornn Donna Benfield Shawn Larsen The motion carried . Public Hearings: Mayor Sutherland introduced the Public Hearing to the public. A two minute limit was requested for testimonies. The Mayor indicated that applause is not appropriate. 7:35 p.m. Annexation and a zone change from Madison County zoning to Rexburg - zoning for ten properties. Area One: Annexation of Properties between US Highway 20 and 2000 West in Section 25 with some properties located on the East side of US Highway 20. 5 Area Two: Annexation of Property at 1647 West 1000 South Area Three: Annexation of Properties on both sides of South Millhollow Road from 350 – 700 South Millhollow Road nd Area Four: Annexation of Properties at 1050 North 2 East Brent G. Harris – 1903 West 190 South - Read a statement from both residents on the East and West side of Highway 20. There are only three families that did not sign the petition which indicated a negative response to the annexation proposal for the Widdison Subdivision. These three families are out of town. Brent read the statement from the neighborhood. The letter will be on file. The tone of the letter indicated a desire to post pone the annexation of their properties. The neighborhood requested a response from the City of Rexburg on the following issues: 1)Preserve the well maintained and established landscaping. 2)Keeping the Widdison Street at 60 ft. to avoid destroying landscaping. 3)Eliminate curb, gutter, sidewalk and City LID improvements for 15 years. 4)Allow domestic animals that do not cause a nuisance. 5)Install both water and sewer lines at the same time and have the developer pay for the frontage fees. Water and sewer connections need to be on an as needed basis. (Avoid the 18 month connection requirement for sewer) 6)Allow research on other matters listed below: a)Jake brake restrictions b)Signage of a dead-end street c)Reduce speed limit on 2000 West and Main street d)Traffic light at the intersection of 2000 West and Main Street. Brent concluded his remarks. Russ Van Allen – 932 South 1560 West – or the new address – 635 Casper Ave. Russ agreed with Brent Harris and his comments. Russ complained about the long time period to install facilities in his area. His footage along the street will cause excessive costs for front footage fees. He commented on some of the reasons for the City of Rexburg wanting to annex the land in his area. Russ requested information on a report that the City of Rexburg has referred to in previous planning meetings concerning the Health Department requiring a central sewer system in his area. He is opposed to this annexation due to the lack of valid information. Kirby Forbush – 3800 West 1000 North - Commented on his proposal to annex his property. Kirby commented on the area West of Hwy 20. District Seven Health Department will not allow septic systems in that area of concern unless they are upgraded to an enhanced septic system. These new systems are extremely expensive. Kirby commented on the reasons why the area needs to be put under a central septic system. The County denied his request to put individual wells and enhanced septic systems on one acre lots in his development. This refusal by the County was primarily on the recommendation of District Seven Health Dept. Madison County asked him to approach the City of Rexburg to obtain City services for a proposed development on his 40 acre piece of land. He commented on the Willow brook Subdivision not being required to connect to the City of Rexburg services at this time. Kirby agreed with the comments given by Brent Harris. He agreed that a that a new development can install services easier than an existing subdivision. 6 Kent Johnson – Rexburg Plumbing and Heating – They are in area four of this annexation proposal. Kent commented on a private property easement that has been given the name of American Way. He is opposed to that street name. Kent indicated that Rexburg Plumbing and Heating does not want to change their business practices due to the annexation proposal. U. S. Welding provided comments to Kent that their tanks are safe and they want to continue to operate their business at the current location if annexed. Eric Erickson – 1573 West 190 South - He agreed with the comments of Brent Harris. Eric indicated that the information has changed from the Planning and Zoning meeting to this meeting. He indicated that there is not enough information to make a decision. Eric would like the annexation process to go at a slower pace. He would prefer individual property annexations instead of larger parcels. Barrett McCoy – 882 Willow Brook Circle – Read a statement from the Willow Brook residents. They would prefer not to be annexed. They requested more information on the RR2 Zone. They would like to keep a rural setting. They requested a 15 year moratorium on connecting to City of Rexburg services. Their request was similar to the Widdison Addition resident’s requests given by Brent Harris. They are concerned with the access for a new development in their area. They have concerns with City snow removal for their neighborhood. Mayor Sutherland – Commented on two letters given to the City Council from Fenton & Carol Broadhead at 1888 West 190 South and Kent Johnson. Mindi Lucas – 950 South 2000 West in the Willow Brook Subdivision – They are requesting more time and more details on the costs for annexation. She asked if this is part of an overall annexation plan. The group would like to see the long range plans for annexation. Mayor Sutherland – Applauded the residents for their attitudes and behavior. Mayor Sutherland discussed the long range plans for annexations into the City of Rexburg. Mayor commented to the public on the need for Rexburg to change and make the necessary changes to accommodate growth. Mayor thanked everyone for their courtesy and politeness. Public Testimony was closed. Marsha Bjornn – Reviewed the time frame for proceeding with two more readings of the annexation proposal. Mayor Sutherland – Reviewed the process of reading the Ordinance three times before any official action on the proposed Annexation Ordinance can be taken. The third reading would have the final changes included before a vote is taken on the proposal. Paul Pugmire – Commented on the review needed to be done on the proposed draft Ordinance before the third reading. Paul Pugmire moved that the draft Ordinance for annexation of ten properties into the City of Rexburg has its first reading; Glen Pond seconded the motion; Those Voting AyeThose Voting Nay Nyle Fullmer None Glen Pond Marsha Bjornn Donna Benfield Paul Pugmire Shawn Larsen The motion carried. 7 Paul Pugmire – Agreed with the Mayors comments on the tone of the meeting. He thanked Brent G. Harris for his input in the meeting. Paul indicated that it is vitally important to consider what the Council and residents want their town to be like in 20 years. Paul indicated that would include what the boundaries for the City will be like in 20 years and what the infrastructure of the City will be in 20 years. Also, what the composition of the Community will be in 20 years. Paul reviewed the animosity that can be created which could last 20 years if the City of Rexburg does not act appropriately and think the process through carefully. Paul thanked everyone who gave thoughtful input into the meeting. Paul Pugmire – What do we want our town to be like in 20 years? Boundaries, Infrastructure, etc. Paul mentioned that animosity could last for 20 years. He commented on the problems Boise has had in West Boise. Paul recommended a thoughtful and considerate pace agreeable with the neighborhoods. Shawn Larsen – Reviewed with Kurt the following questions: 1)If RR2 is passed, would the road need to be widened? Kurt indicated that it is not the intent of the City of Rexburg to widen the street in the Widdison Addition. 2)What is the plan for running water and sewer through the Widdison Addition? John Millar indicated that the City would run the water line through the existing right- of-way in the Widdison Addition. That would serve the area West of US Hwy 20 th along 12 West. A waste water line has been extended to the South East corner of the Widdison Addition on the East side of US Hwy 20. That waste water line would be extended West to handle the East side of the Widdison Addition. th The West side of the Widdison Addition would be served by a line on 12 West if approved by the City Council. This line could cross Hwy 33 and serve those locations North of Hwy 33. 3)If the Widdison Addition is not annexed, how will the Madison Coop property be served with water and sewer? John Millar indicated that they would be served the same way with or without annexing the Widdison Addition. The proposed annexation is not to provide City services to the Coop facility. John indicated that the proposed annexations are to provide overall developmental growth in the area for handling water and waste water through the whole area. 4)Can annexation fees and frontage fees be exempted? John indicated that the fees are governed by City Resolutions and City Ordinances. Any deviation from the City of Rexburg Ordinances or regulations would have to be addressed by the City Council. Discussion on putting City of Rexburg services in County right-of-ways. John indicated that the City of Rexburg would use a right-of-way use agreement with the County to install these facilities. Marsha Bjornn – Asked how long the process has taken for this annexation proposal? Kurt Hibbert – Reviewed the history of the current request for annexation. He mentioned that it was first reviewed by City Council in an information meeting before it was put on the Planning and Zoning Agenda. There was some discussion of the proposal in August or September. Kurt indicated that neighborhood meetings were held before the City Council Public Hearing. Paul Pugmire – Reviewed the list of items with John Millar that Brent G. Harris mentioned in his testimony. John responded with the following list: 1)Maintaining existing landscapes which came from the anticipated road width requirements in the RR2 Zone (Existing 60 foot roadway to a 70 foot 8 roadway). John indicated that the City could not widen the road to the RR2 road width of 68 feet without purchasing property from the landowners. John recommended grandfathering the 60 foot roadway for the annexation proposal. 2)John indicated that item No. 2 referenced the 60 foot road right of way. 3)Eliminate curb, gutter, sidewalk and City LID improvements for 15 years. John mentioned the proposed RR2 Zone does not require curb and gutter. The RR2 Zone would provide adequate drainage with sloping landscaping features at the edge of the roadway. Discussion on the sidewalk issue. John indicated that sidewalks are not driven By Zoning. Sidewalks are required by a City Ordinance which is beyond the scope of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Sidewalk Ordinance requires a sidewalk when the property changes hands or if the property is developed. Also, a sidewalk is required when more than 50% of the street sidewalks are installed. The City can do a Local Improvement District (LID) to close the gaps in the sidewalks on City of Rexburg streets. John mentioned that a major street improvement project could create the need for a sidewalk LID. 4)Allow domestic animals that do not cause a nuisance. John commented on the fact that City Ordinance does prohibit livestock (horses, cows, pigs, etc.) within the City limits. Pets are allowed ( dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, turtles, etc.). Planning and Zoning recommended that RR2 Zoning prohibit livestock. Existing livestock would be grandfathered. Grandfathering runs with the property not with the owner. It the use of livestock is abandoned for a period of 12 months, the property would loose its grandfathered status. 5)Install both water and sewer lines at the same time and have the developer pay for the frontage fees. Water and sewer connections need to be on an as needed basis. (Avoid the 18 month connection requirement for sewer) John commented on this item as being a City Council decision. The Council could make an agreement with property owners. Discussion on transferring installation costs for water and sewer lines to a developer. Stephen Zollinger indicated that there is not a method available to the Council to have the developer pays for the cost of water and sewer line installations. Long runs of City water and sewer trunk lines are often times passed on to the end user, if there are no interim users. Stephen could not recall a circumstance where the City required a developer to stand the cost of services beyond his own private property boundaries, where the system expansion was for the benefit of the City of Rexburg. th Discussion on the hook up fees charged for the 5 West annexation properties. John Millar indicated that most of the properties were already connected to City water and sewer services. Paul Pugmire indicated that the City waived the front fee charges because they were already on City services. John Millar – City Ordinance does not require an instant hook up to City water and sewer services. He indicated the Ordinance does require sewer hook up if the line is within 300 feet of the property within 18 months. 9 6)Allow research on other matters listed below: i.Jake brake restrictions ii.Signage of a dead-end street iii.Reduce speed limit on 2000 West and Main street iv.Traffic light at the intersection of 2000 West and Main Street. John Millar – Indicated that the City could enact an Ordinance or possible use an existing noise Ordinances that may apply to jake brake noise. Street signs would gladly be implemented. Reducing speed limits on 12 West is up to the County. However, the City will study the issue to determine a reasonable and safe speed on that road. Hwy 33 is a State Highway and the City can make recommendations to the Highway Transportation Department on recommended speeds for the area. The traffic signal light is governed by the State guidelines under the State manual on “Uniform Traffic Control Devices”. Studies by the State Transportation Department are used to recommend traffic lights. Shawn Larsen – Clarified the connects policy for the City of Rexburg. John Millar - Indicated that residents are not required to hook up to the water line upon installation of the water line. The resident could defer the water connection, frontage fee, and the private property cost to connect to the system to a future date. The existing domestic water system could be used for yard watering purposes if it is not connected to the City water system. Shawn Larsen – Reviewed the annexed property owner’s options with garbage services. John Millar – The current City Ordinance does not allow a resident to choose an alternative garbage service. They must use City of Rexburg garbage services. Nyle Fullmer – Reviewed the 300 foot requirement with John for sewer connections. John indicated that if the sewer is in front of the home and is a reasonable connection absent of a canal or some other barrier, the City of Rexburg Ordinance requires sewer connection with 18 months of availability. John Millar – Reviewed the location of the proposed sewer line for the City of Rexburg. thth He indicated that a sewer lift station would be required for 7 South and 12 West. The sewer line is available at the Erickson Pontiac property on West Main Street. To take this existing line West across Hwy US 20 would cost of $200.00 to $250.00 per foot to do a bore for the line. This line may or may not be able to serve the Widdison Addition due to elevation. The property in the area slopes towards the West and South. The sewer line would have to slope towards the North and East to reach the current sewer lift station. John reviewed the proposed locations to serve the West side of Hwy 20 with City water and sewer lines at least cost. Comments on a sewer failure in the Widdison Addition on the East side of Hwy US 20. District 7 Health Department will not issue a permit for reconstruction of a failed system if there is a reasonable alternative. They may require a sewer line extension from the City of Rexburg to serve this failed system. Donna Benfield – Commented on the rumor of a ground water contamination report for this particular area. John Millar - Indicated that he talked to Cindy Johnson at District 7 Health today. They do not typically get involved in a water quality Study for a small area. John indicated that there is documented evidence that the Hibbard area has ground water contamination with increased nitrate levels. There are water wells in the Burton area that have been re-drilled due to ground water contamination. Nitrate levels by themselves is typically not a serious contaminate; however, it does indicate ground water degradation. John mentioned that homes in the 10 Willow brook Subdivision have installed newly construction septic systems approved by District 7 Health. John commented on the fact that the discharge of waste water into the ground contaminates ground water. At some point the density of waste water discharge into the ground will make the ground water non- drinkable. It is an accumulative effect. Does the City of Rexburg want to wait until the ground water is contaminated before the City of Rexburg acts to correct the situation? John indicated that it would be a poor decision to wait until the ground water is contaminated before the City acts on the problem. Donna Benfield – Asked for an opinion on the cost estimates to provide City of Rexburg services for water and sewer. The residents provided an example of the cost to connect to City water and sewer. John commented on the following cost in the Belnap connection estimates as follows: Front footage Charge $10.00 per foot for water Front footage Charge $10.00 per foot for sewer Water Connection fee $1,100.00 Sewer Connection fee $575.00 Water Meter and Parts for ¾ inch line is $307.00 Septic tank pump out – estimated at $100.00 Contractor price to remove septic tank – undetermined Installation of private sewer line – undetermined Sprinkler line repairs – undetermined Sidewalks - $12.00 per liner foot The Belnap connection costs could run $10,000 to $12,000 per John Millar. Marsha Bjornn – Inquired of the City Staff on the reasoning to annex all of this area at one time. The City of Rexburg is working towards doing business in a proactive position. Kurt Hibbert – Reviewed the reasoning to avoid parcel based annexations. It is a poor planning tool. It eliminates the City’s ability to truly plan for City development. The City can plan for the extension of City services in the Community with less cost by taking areas into the City of Rexburg in logical blocks. It is a fair approach to treat everyone the same on annexation issues. This allows whole neighborhoods to plan for annexation. Discussion on sending requests or information to each member of the Council as a group by Email. Discussion on the tax changes to agricultural lands when annexed. Stephen Zollinger indicated there would be some changes due to the fire district fee allocations between the City and the County. The second reading of this annexation proposal will be January 08, 2003. The third reading of this annexation proposal will be on January 22, 2003. Mayor Sutherland – Indicated that questions and concerns can be Emailed to the City Clerk and the Clerk will forward the information onto the City Council as a group. Annual Licensing - Requesting annual approval of Beer and Wine Licenses Mayor Sutherland – Read the requests for the following licenses: 11 2003 BEER LICENSES ALBERTSONS #171 = P. O. Box 20 Boise, ID 83726 Albertsons = nd 490 N. 2 East 356-0555 Kevin Stevens BROULIMS 124 W. Main Rexburg, ID 83440 356-4651 HORKLEYS SELF SERV = nd 39 South 2 West Rexburg, ID 83440 356-9271 Alisa Smith HORKLEYS SELF SERV = 1021 N. Salem Rd. Rexburg, ID 83440 356-9857 MAVERICK COUNTRY STORE nd 12 South 2 West Rexburg, ID 83440 356-0892 Rachel Wiley MAVERICK COUNTRY STORE nd 75 North 2 East Rexburg, ID 83440 356-3672 Susanne Wilson ONE-STOP CONVENIENCE STORE 1700 West 1500 South Rexburg, ID 83440 356-4942 David M. Williams TETON LANES ($200.00) P. O. Box 905 Rexburg, ID 83440 356-0777 Richard Marler/Troy Hess JALISCOS ($200.00) = nd 240 N. 2 East 403-6677 Manuel Pelayo Owners:Rhonda or Humberto Ponce Nyle Fullmer moved to approve the request to renew the beer licenses; Paul Pugmire The motion carried. seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. 12 2003 WINE LICENSES ALBERTSONS #171 P.O. Box 20 Boise, ID 83726 nd 490 N. 2 East Rexburg, ID 83440 356-0555 HORKLEY OIL 1021 No. Salem Rd. Rexburg, ID 83440 356-5011 HORKLEY SELF SERV nd 30 So. 2 West Rexburg, ID 83440 356-9857 JALISCOS RESTAURANT ($200.00) = nd 240 N. 2 East Rexburg, ID 83440 403-4028 Humberto Ponce Glen Pond moved to approve the Wine License renewal requests; Shawn Larsen The motion carried. seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. Old Business – None Update on Projects Water and Sewer Connection Fees for existing parcels that add additional units Deferred to a future meeting. Maximum front lot coverage for hard surface (Increase from 30% to 40%) John Millar - John addressed the 30 % minimum front yard hard surface coverage issue. He explained that three car garage homes violate the rule on a small City lot. John recommends the minimum hard surface area be increased to 40%. A lot with 100 feet frontage could only have 30 feet of driveway and sidewalk. Discussion on the reasons to allow an increase in the front yard hard surface area. Shawn Larsen moved to increase the front yard minimum hard surface area to 40%; Glen Pond seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried. Street names: John Millar – Requested road name changes: Widdison Addition has requested Widdison lane or Widdison Street or Widdison Way. The Address Committee prefers East Widdison and West Widdison. Discussion on other possible names for the Widdison Addition. Stephen Zollinger – Indicated that the City could not accept East and West Widdison Street. 13 Shawn Larsen moved to have John Millar request the neighborhood’s preference for the name of the City Street at the Widdison Addition; Marsha seconded the motion; Those Voting AyeThose Voting Nay Paul Pugmire Nyle Fullmer Glen Pond Marsha Bjornn Donna Benfield Shawn Larsen The motion carried. Cemetery road – 1500 North was discussed for a name change. John Millar – Indicated that the citizens at this location would prefer to have a new name for this road. They have requested the name of Moran View Street. The City identifies the road as 1150 North which is a County address. Marsha Bjornn moved to change the name of Cemetery Road to Moran View Drive; Shawn Larsen seconded the motion; Those Voting AyeThose Voting Nay Nyle Fullmer Paul Pugmire Glen Pond Marsha Bjornn Donna Benfield Shawn Larsen The motion carried. Stationery Place: John Millar – Indicated that a Business on Stationery Place has requested the name change to Stationery Street. This would allow them to maintain there address of ‘One Stationery Place’. The City address would be 360 East Stationery Street for this location. Shawn Larsen moved to change Stationery Place to Stationery Street; Paul Pugmire The motion carried. seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. Moody Highway: Discussion on leaving the name as Moody Highway the same from end to end. Barney Dairy Road: Name change deferred to a future agenda – Several names were submitted. Committee Reports – None Mayors Business - None = Adjourn ____________________________________ Bruce Sutherland, Mayor _____________________________________ Blair D. Kay, City Clerk 14