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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970.12.02 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES~~ RE: KEN JOLLEX ~ FEDERAL GRANT FOR PARKS Kent Jolley ask permission to pursue the Fedexal Gxant for Parks in connection with the Golf Association. Permission was granted. RE: AIRPORT FUNDING AND THEIR FEDERAL GRANT Discussion on the airport funding and their federal grant. They City should fund up to $15,000.00 on the project. Tabled until made. feel that the' a reuiew was. [2E: KENT JOLLEY MET REPRESENTING SUNRISE PROPERTIES INC.- Kent Jolley appeared before the Council as a representative of Sunrise Properties Inc. a corporation that now owns the corner lot, south of City 1. Jolley announced that Sunrise Properties had decided to withdraw its offex to sell the corner lot to the city for the creation of a mini park. Explain- ing that the corporation felt that this action would be best for the City and Corporation, as the Corporation had received adverse criticism from seu ;al pexsons concerning the development of the site into a mini park. He also ask permission for an easement directly east of the present City Ha11 for. the development of the property. Motioned by Barton Jensen, seconded by Glenn Peterson, unanimously carried, that an easement be given the Sunrise `~"', Properties for future developement. Details to be presented by Mary Smith and Kent Jolley at a later date. ZE: DISCUSSION ON ESTABLISHING THE ALLEY ON COLLEGE AVE. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 Albert Pieper led the discussion on establishing the alley on College Ave. going East to 1st East, as a one way street. Tabled for further investigation.. 1 Mayor lty .ler 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 County, Idaho was held Wednesday, December 2, 1970, at the City Hall. Present and Presiding: Mayor Henry Shirley Council Present: Glenn Peterson, Richard L. Davis, Albert Pieper, Barton Jensen, Ruth Smith. Absent: Wendell Ritchie Also Present: City Clerk ~ Treasurer, Beulah Johnson, Lynn Williams Standard $ Journal Reporter, J. D. Hancock, Assistant City Attorney, in the absence of Mary Smith. ~- tE: MINUTES 2E r"'1 Minutes of November 18, 1970 were read and corrected. Motioned by Barton Jensen, seconded by Glenn Feterson and unanimously carried. MARION NELSON - PLANS FOR PROPOSED HOUSING ON HIS PROFERTY Marion Nelson met with the Council and presented tenativly plans for proposed housing on his property. The Mayor advised him to meet with the planning board and proceed from their decision, through the proper channels. 2E: GARY BALL AND ART PORTER FROM AIRPORT BOARD MET WITH THE COUNCIL Gary Ball and Art Porter representing .the Airport Board met with the Council and presented the proposed airport expansion project, in conjunction with the county, state and federal government, participating. The project would include extending the runway ti~:4800 feet, at this time, which would accommo- date larger planes. They explained that the improvements were necessary for safety and future expansion of our City. They explained that the improve:.: menu would give Rexburg the maj~~r ai.rpox't north of Idaho Falls, serving the ~, Upper Snake River Valley. The airport is one of the busiest small fields in Idaho. It was motioned by Albert Pieper that the Cxty o£ Rexburg cammit tha city to the $15,000.00, #1 Contingent upon approval of the government airport project in 1971, #2 Purchase Archibald's property, north of the present airport for $2000.00 regardless of government approval of airport project. Seconded by Richard L. Davis, unanimously carried. :E: STREET SUPERINTENDENT MET WITH COUNCIL Allen Winters, street superintendent, and his assistant Dan Moulton, met with.; the council to discuss equipment needed by the department in the next few years. Giving a new one ton truck, first priority,; sidewalk plow needs were discussed, street patching equipment, and street'sweeper,; with the immediate need for tractor cab for protection for a man in the cold weather, which Mr. Winters was going to look into. Mayor Shirley complimented the street depattment on the efficient joy they had done on the junk car round-up in the city limits, stating that they were very happy with the job that had been accomplished. ~~ t~ ~ LETTER FROM STAN TAYLOR :tom City of Rexburg Rexburg Idaho Gentlemen: November 25, 1970 David Melendez purchased from me a certain lot situated in Rexburg, Idaho, for the purpose of locating a trailer thereon. He caused to be installed sewer line, gas line and land fill. He was advised that because of the zoning ordinance, he would be unable to place a trailer on the lot and therefore he returned the lot to me. The installation of the sewer, and gas lines and land fill are an improvement to the lot. It is my understanding that these items have not been paid and xe in a total amount of $717.89. A copy of the bills are attached to this etter. am informed that because of the misunderstanding regarding the zoning or- dinance, the City is going to pay this expense. I hereby agree with the City that when I sell this lot or use the lot, I will pay the City of Rexburg said $717.89. However, in the event it is impossible to use the sewer, and gas line as installed for the use of a trailer, these bills will be reduced in proportion to the amount of these installations that I can use and I will pay the City of Rexburg the remainder. Yours very truly, Stan Taylor We hereby accept and approve the foregoing terms and conditions. ~~ ~ THE CITY OF REXBURG ~, By: ~'~ Maycar . EMPLOYEE'S CHRISTMAS. PARTY he City's Employee Christmas party was postponed until December 14th. AYNETTE'S REQUEST FOR PARKING STALL Waynette's Flowex shop request for parking stall was denied, at this time, to see if something couldn't be worked out for his delivery from a reserved si€ sign on the xear door. MAX BRINTON'S REQUEST FOR BLACK TOP Max Brinton's requested that he be allowed to black top the siewalk area at Camelot Center and Circle K. Store. It was motioned by Richard L. Davis, seconded by Barton Jensen, that that the city adopt the policy that no sidewalks could be constructed in Rexburg of asphalt. All must be of concrete. Unanimously carried. =was motioned by Barton Jensen,. seconded by Ruth Smith that the city adopt ~~ make a resolution to adapt the State Of Idaho Standard Approach Cade CERTIFICATION Under authority vested in the Idaho Board of Highway Directors by Section 40-120 Idaho Code, the regulations and standards shown herein have been de- veloped to govern the construction of approaches to State Highways.' It is certified that the "Standard Approach Policies" have been reviewed and approved. I hereby declare it adopted by the Idaho Department of High- ways as the official policy for a uniform system of permits to use right of way. The provisions contained in this policy shall supersede all standards and procedures established heretofore.. AYE VOTE ON RESOLUTION: Glenn Peterson Richard Davis, Albert Pieper, Barton Jensen, State Hig way Engineer Ruth Smith. Nay Vote: None E: GORDON SMITH RETURNED VOID PERMIT Gordon Smith returned his refund on the void permit issued last April 1970. The City Clerk was advised to ea11 Gordon and have him re-apply for the permit and have it go through the planning board, as this permit was voided and the expiration time was six months. E: .BEER LICENSES PASSED -` Beer license applications were presented for Rexburg Food Center and Ralph Sommers Texaco. Motioned by Barton Jensen and Seconded by Glenn Peterson that they be approved. Unanimously carried. E: MOTION TO ORDER TREES FOR CITY .Motioned by Ruth Smith .that the City place the order for Fifty (50) Mountain Ash Trees. Seconded by Albert Pieper. Unanimously carried. These are to be planted in the areas provided on Main Street next spring. E: BUILDING PERMITS Building permits with corresponding building value of $57,000 and $97.00 permit fee charged for the month. E: REPORT PROM J. D. HANCOCK J. D. Hancock explained to the council the five court cases in which he had represented the city, winning four and losing one. Also he ask the city if' they would care to join in the court suit which the attorney general would be representing the state in the over charge on asphalt, which would mean a possible rebate on past asphalt charges. He was advised to inquire into the situation and report back. E: BILLS Bills in the amount of $17,822.38 were read. Motioned by Barton Jensen, Seconded by Ruth Smith that the bills be paid. Motion carried. ayor ~~~X~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO Meeting adjourned at 11:55 P.M. Regular meeting of the city council of the City or Rexburg, Madison, County, Idaho was held Wednesday, December 16, 1970, at City Hall. Present and Presiding: Mayor Henry Shirley Council: Ruth Smith, Albert Pieper, Barton Jensen, Wendell Ritchie, Richard Davis. With Glenn Peterson absent.. Also present: City Attoirney Mary Smith, City Clerk Beulah Jounson, David Blye, reporter for Rexburg Standard and Journal.