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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970.09.16 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES4t BIDS FOR NEW TRUCK Albert Pieper reported that he had opened the hi.ds for xh® now tt~u~~i4 which ' the flusher will be mounted on, the bid was awarded to Foxd Motor for $5013.00 It was moved by Albert Pieper, seconded by Richard Davis. The motion carried.', DISCUSSION ON GARBAGE REMOVAL ~ CHARGES There was a discussion on the garbage removal and the charges, the Mayor stated that this would be looked into in the near future. Meeting dismissed at 11:00 P.M. ,~ / ~~ 1 icy C1er ayor MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Madison Idaho, was held Wednesday, September 16th, 1970, at the City Hall. Present: Mayor Henry Shirley Councilmen: Councilwoman: Richard Davis Barton Jensen Albert Pieper Glenn Peterson Wendell Ritchie Ruth Smith ~. County, Ida Also present: Mary Smith, City Attorney Mr. Jenkins, reporter from Standard-Journal Newspaper.. MIN: In the excused absence of Beulah Johnson, City Clerk, the Mayor asked Mary Smith to take the minutes. M Minutes of xegular meeting held. September 2nd were read and corrected. Moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Albert Pieper and unanimously carried th the same be approved as corrected. JESSE NEIDERER - PLANS FOR A MEDICAL BUILDING FOR DRS. MABEY Jesse Neiderer presented plans to build a medical building for the use of Drs. Mabey to be located on the corner of Main Street and Ash. The matter was discussed and the council advised Mr. Neiderer to present the matter to the Planning Board and that it would also be necessary for him to have the area re-zoned. FRANK JENKINS - PLANS TO BUILD EXTENSION AT 256 WEST 4th SOUTH Frank Jenkins presented a plan to build an extension on the front of his house located at 256 West 4th South using the extension as a commercial build- ing for his carpet business, with an access road to the back and a parking area on the west. Mr. Jenkins reported that he had attempted. to present his plan to the Planning Board but was unable to do so as they only had two members at their meeting. The matter was discussed and Mr. Jenkins was re- guested to present his plans to the building inspector. ~ BUILDING REPORT Building permits with corresponding building value of $75,047 and $150.00 nit fee charged for the .month BOB RITCHINS, MANAGER OF CEDARS APARTMENTS DISCUSSED FENCING pe The Mayor reported that Bob Ritchins, the Manager of the Cedars Apartment buildings had discussed with him the requirement for a fence around the proj- ect. The matter of a type of fence to be required was discussed by the council and it was recommended that Mr. Ritchins contact the neighbors in the area and determine from them the type of a fence that would best serve the needs of the adjoining property owners. ~RE: GATE AT ENTRANCE TO PRINCETON COURT a./tJ ~ ~ ~` Richard Davis brought to the attention o~ the council that the street pro- viding an entrance to the Princeton Court apartment complex was a dead-end street; that his apartments and the Kingsweod apartments in the area were occupied by students; that he and the manager of the Kingswood apartments had discussed the advisability of placing a gate at the entrance to the apartment house complex on First South, such gate to be closed at certain determined hours. The matter was discussed, moved by Barton Jensen seconded by Wendell Ritchie and unanimously carried that the apartment owners in the Princeton Court area be permitted to place a chain across the access street to that area, closing the same during certain periods of time at night. Richard Davis also presented to the council the problem of garbage pick up in that area and .that he felt inasmuch as the apartment owners were paying a commercial rate'on water, sewer and garbage which amounted to more than some downtown businesses were paying and that the downtown businesses were receiving daily garbage pickup, that the Princeton Court area should be en- titled to daily garbage pickup. The matter was discussed. Mr. Davis was .asked to take the matter up with the garbage collectors and try to work out a plan for garbage collection every other day. ART PORTER - STUDENT HOUSING - Rl ZONE AREA Mayor Shirley stated that the Planning Board was disturbed because Art Porter was using his home located at 208 East 3rd South, which is located in an R1 zone area, for student housing, which was against the zoning ordinance. The matter was discussed and it was determined that the sit- uation was only temporary as Mr. Porter had rermi.tted the missionary lang- uage students to live there pending other housing arrangements. ~RE: MR. AND MRS. FLOYD BAGLEY - SORENSEN ADDITION AND NEVILLE PROPERTY Mr, and Mrs. Floyd Bagley presented a proposed plat for the development of additional building lots on the Sorensen addition and the adjoining Neville property, which would necessitate the relocation of 5th South. Mr. Bagley suggested he might sell the property adjacent to the former KRXK property for apartment house complex which would eliminate Harvard Ave. Councilman Davis suggested that the city should obtain and follow a master street plan and that through streets should not be eliminated. The matter was discussed at great length. The Mayor stated he would appoint a committee to work on the matter with the Planning Board. The Mayor appointed Richard Davis, Albert Pieper and Barton Jensen as members of the committee. Councilman Davis informed Mr. Bagley that the remaining undeveloped lots in the Sorenson Addition were too high and that the City could not guarantee water; that Mr. Bagley would have to put in pressure pumps and that Mr. Bagley should so advise the people who purchase the property of this fact so they would not come back on the City and that Mr. Bagley should have pressure pumps for each property if needed to get the water to them. Mr. Bagley stated he agreed with Mr. Davis' statement. fRE STOP LIGHT AT INTERSECTION OF MAIN ST. AND FIRST WEST Kimber Ricks Stated that he was representing the Washington PTA; that they were vitally concerned regarding the decision of the State Highway to re- move the stop light at the intersection of Main Street and First West; That the three schools, Madison High, the Jr. High and Washington, were located on the north of this intersection and that from 1400 to 1500 students were using the intersection every day during the school term; that his organiza- tion and others thought that the traffic light should be retained at that . intersection.. The matter was discussed. The Mayor and Council determined that they would again take this matter up with the State Highway Board. NEW WATER MAIN The Mayor reported that the new water main was being extended a block past the intersection of Main street and 2nd. West and that the homes will have to be hooked up to the new line; that in order to save tearing up the street Mr, Armstronehad suggested the new lines should be put in by the property owners; that the cost would be approximately $100 for each connection. The matter was discussed.. Councilman Davis stated he would talk to Mr. Armstrong about it and see what could be worked. out. PARKING SPOT FOR VAL BRIGGS Mayor Shirley reported that Val Briggs-who had an upholstery shoe in the basement of the See Dee Cleaners ~iuilding wanted a parking spot on Carlson t The mattex was discusses; moved .Ritchie and unanimously cs.rxied, RE: PLANTING TREES ON MAIN STREET by Glenn Peterson;` seconded by W~t~~~ ; ~ .that his request be deniedr The matter of planting trees on Main Street was discussed. It was moved by Albert Pieper, seconded by Ruth Smith, and unanimously carried, that space be provided in the new sidewalks for the planting of trees and that the trees be planted in such spaces. RE: REPAIR OF DISTURBED AREAS BETWEEN PROPERTY LINES AND NEW SIDEWALKS. Mayor Shirley reported he had been requested by property owners that th city repair the. disturbed areas between the property lines and the new sidewalks. The matter was discussed. Councilman Pieper stated he woul check into the matter and see what was needed and how it could be handl RE: JUDGE HACKING"S SALARY The matter of paying Judge Hacking's salary as City Police Judge in the absence of Gray Clawson was discussed. Glenn Peterson said he would check into the matter. RE: POLE FOR FLASHING LIGHT AT SCHOOL INTERSECTION Councilman Peterson reported that the Power Company would put in a wooden pole for $32.00 for the flashing light at the school intersection at 1s t West. and Main and the cost of the cable and flashing light would be $201.00. The matter of one way alleys was discussed.. RE: DISCUSSION OF CITY PARK Councilwoman Ruth Smith reported that a representative from the State Parks Department had called on her at her request to consider participation in a plan to make the area immediately south of the City Hall into a City Park; that the City would likely have an opportunity to get 50o Federal aid for the project; that a meeting was being held October 22nd and someone. from the City should attend to present the plan. The matter was discus It was suggested that possibly the service clubs in the City would also participate in the development. The Mayor asked Councilwoman Smith and her committee to work out the details. Mrs. Smith reported that she had talked to superintendent Catmull about running the school busses out of First North Street, unloading in front of the Washington building; that Mr. Catmull said he thought it was a good idea and they would consider the matter. The Mayor asked Mrs. Smith to continue to work on it. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Richard Davis reported that American Water Works Assn. was holding a con- vention at Burley from the 23rd to the 25th of September. That Mr. Armstrong would like permission to attend; that his estimated expense would be $134.26 It was moved by Albert Pieper, seconded by Barton Jensen, and unanimously carried that Mr. Armstrong attend the meeting; that his expenses in that amount be allowed. Mrs. Lewis who lives on the Mill Hallow Read, reported that a lot of ,~, dirt had washed against the curb and there was a big dip there which made it impossible for the mail to be delivered on the west side. The Mayor referred the matter to Councilman Albert Pieper.. Councilman Davis reported that the construction of a shelter in the Smith Park had. been started and that it would be advisable to dig out t sod, before the roof was put on. The Mayor referred the matter to Counc - man Pieper. Councilman Barton Jensen brought up the matter of insurance on the building at the airport. The matter was discussed, also the matter of getting some revenue from those who use the airport to help defray the ex- penses of operating and maintaining the same. Mr. Jensen suggested that the Council should have a meeting with the Airport Board and go into the matter. Mayor Shirley reported that he had carried a he<~.th and accident insurance policy with the school which terminates in September and he would like to carry his health and accident insurance with the City, paying the share of the premium for both the employer and employee. It was moved by Ruth Smith, seconded by Glenn Peterson and unanimously carried, that Mayor Shirley be included in the City health and accident insurance program and that the. City pay the .employers share of the premium. IRE: BILLS `~I Barton Jensen moved that bills in the amount of $47638,72 be allowed and payment of the same .approved. Seconded by Ruth Smith and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 12 o'clock Midnight. ~ ~ yor ity er MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO y-- Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, R4adison County, Idaho, was held Wednesday, October 7, 1970 at City Hall. f ~ Present: Mayor Henry Shirley Councilmen: Richard Davis Barton Jensen Albert Pieper Absent were: Glenn Peterson . Wendell Ritchie Present- Councilwoman: Ruth Smith Also Present: Mary Smith, City Attorney, Beulah Johnson, City Clerk and Treasurer. Mr. Williams, reporter from Standard-Journal News- paper, Clayter Forsgren, City Engineer Ken Newman, .Fiscal Agent from Burrows, Smith F, Co. ~tE : MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting held September 16, 1970 were read, corrected, moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Richard L. Davis, and unanimously carried that the same be approved as corrected. CITY PARK - SOUTH OF PRESENT CITY HALL Mr. Ellis, representing the State Parks Department met with the Council, to discuss the proposed park, south of the present City Hall. If the City decides to build the park, applications well be made to the state parks department for funds from the "Land Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965.' If approved, the state would share the cast of the park on a SO-50 basis. The • Council approved that Mayor Shirley attend the next board meeting that is to be held in Couer d'Alene on October 23, 1970. Mr. Ellis stated that he would set his appointment for that time. Mayor Shirley stated that the approval of all businessmen and the Chamber of Commerce would be very vital to this project and felt they should be consulted and get their reaction to such. JESSE NIEDERER - FOR APPROVAL ON NEW PROPOSED MEDICAL BUILDING Sesse Niederer presented his petition, asking the council for their approval on his new proposed Medical Building, stating that the planning Board had ,'' given their approval and that he had over 800 of the adjacent property owners sign the petition. Barton Jensen motioned that we accept Niederer's design for this property, giving limited professional building according to plans. Seconded by Albert Pieper, Unanimously carried. D. LEROY ARMSTRONG TO CHANGE SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY ON COLLEGE AVE. D. Leroy Armstrong ask permission to change his sidewalk and driveway on College Ave.., explaining that the run-off on the recently installed ones would cause damage in the winter. Motioned by Barton Jensen, seconded by Ruth Smith that Richard Davis investigate and authorize the change, if desirable. Unanimously carried. CLAYTER FORSGREN - PROGRESS OF MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENT Clayt~r Forsgren reported on the progressof the Main Street Improvement, that .it should be comple_~d in two weeks. Also stressed the need for extc;nd- in~ he dedicated 'stre'et, and planning for wider streets on the South of