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RE: DISCUSSION ON INSURANCE AND LIGHT'S FOR Tf1R AIRPORT
There was a discussion on Insurance and lights for the Airport. It was
motioned by Barton Jensen, seconded by Dick Davis that the City give $500.00
a year to the airport and let them be responsible for insurance and lights.
Unanimously carried.
RE: EASTERN IDAHO NUCLEAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Ruth Smith moved that we continue our membership for the council with the
Eastern Idaho Nuclear Association, membership being $15.00. Seconded by
Barton Jensen. Unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO
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Regular meeting of the City Council of .the City of Rexburg, Madison County,
Idaho, was held February 17, 1971 at City Hall at 7:30 P.M.
Present and presiding:' Mayor Henry Shirley
Council members present: Ruth Smith, Wendell Ritchie, Barton Jensen, Alber t
Pieper, and Glenn Peterson with Richard L. Davis joining them at 10:00 P.M.
Also present City Attorney Mary Smith, City Clerk $ Treasurer, Beulah
Johnson with Rod Clifford covering for Rexburg Standard ~ Journal.
RE: MINUTES
Minutes of the February 3, 1971 meeting were read. Motioned by Glenn
Peterson, seconded by Albert Pieper that they be approved, unanimously carried
RE: APPROVAL OF HOUSING COMPLEX FOR Dick Saxton
It was motioned by Barton Jensen that approval be given to a Housing Complex
for Dick Saxton, subject to approval by the Planning Board. A chain link,
fence would be satisfactory if provisions are made to shield neighbors froitl
car lights. Seconded by Dick Davis.
Those voting AYE:
Ruth Smith
Wendell Ritchie
Barton Jensen
Albert Pieper
Glenn Peterson
Richard Davis
Tho'se' voting NAY:
ZE: RAISING PARKING METER FINES
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It was motioned by Albert Pieper that parking meter fines be raised to
in the near future. Seconded by Barton Jensen.
Those Voting .AYE:
Ruth Smith
. Wendell Ritchie
Barton Jensen
Albert Pieper
Glenn Peterson
Richard Davis
Th ing NAY: None
.E : PROPOSAL BY THE MAD I ON COUNTY SOI L CONSERVA`1' l (~N DISTRICT
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The Mayor read to the council a proposition presented to hire ~~- rl~~: x,lti~li son
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County Soil Conservation District whit}~ urged joint
several areas. The proposal would encourage co-ope
of sub-divided areas, local culverts, drains, etc.,
on county roadbeds, revenue- sharing, and joint use
and flood-control measures. It was decided to have
proposal and make recommendations, also for Clayter
proposal.
City-County efforts: in <#
ration on zoning, review
providing ground cover
of district equipment
Mary Smtih study the
Forsgren to study the
IRE: POSSIBILITY OF REVISING CITY'S BEER LICENSE ORDINANCE
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Mayor Shirley asked for discussion of the possibility of revising or re-
writing the city's beer license ordinance to ban beer sales in certain areas
of the city. It was agreed to have a committee appointed by the Mayor explore
the situation and report back at a later date.
REXBURG CIVIC CLUB MEMBERS MET WITH COUNCIL
Attending the council meeting were theee members of the Rexburg Civic Club,
Mrs. Ralph Sommers, Mrs. Harlo Rigby, and Mrs. Clont Hoopes.. They discussed
' ~ with the council, ways of cleaning up vacant lots and plans to co-operate
with the Chamber of Commerce for Clean up,Paint up, Fix up Week later .this
~ spring. The Mayor told the Club delegation he would issue a declaration
w` setti~ aside =~ n o :fi clean up day. Plans include involving students,
civic organiza~i~on bcu~s~nessmen, and private citizens. Vacant lots and
old horses were discussed, Glenn Peterson is to check with officials and the
firemen about using the burning of these as training for the firemen. The
City would contact the property owners about a charge for maintenance of
their property. It was decided to check with the local stores about selling
theplastic garbage can liners at cost price during the clean up period, the
Civic Club agreed to do this.. Also they as~C permission to put a flag pole
in the grass at Main and Second East. The Council agreed that it would be
acceptable. The Mayor told the Civic Club he was happy to have them attend
and appreciated their interest and help.
IRE? DISCUSSION ON CHANGE OF INSURANCE POLICIES
There was a discussion on the change of Insurance Policies which carried
no special provision for medicare. It :was motioned by Albert Pieper that
the City pay the first deductable on hospital medicare. This is a policy
we intend to follow with all employees over 65. Seconded by Ruth Smith.
Those voting AYE:
Ruth Smith
Wendell Ritchie
Barton Jensen
Albert Pieper
Glenn Peterson
Richard Davis
Those voting NAY: None
I RE: J.D. HANCOCK REPORTS ON A MEETING WITH RICKS COLLEGE HOUSING OFFICIALS
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J. D. Hancock, assistant City Attorney reported on a meeting with Ricks
College Housing Officials; City inspection of student housing was proposed. ,
He presented letters from various intermountain cities who take no part in
student housing inspection. The council agreed the city is responsible only
fire, safety, and sanitation inspection and cannot attempt to regulate
housing. It was decided to have another meeting with the College on Wednesday
February 24th, 1971. Also a discussion was held on student off-street
parking. Tabled.
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES READ
The Planning Board minutes were read, plans for Don Johnson's Mansard Village
were discussed and tentatively approved with the correlation of the Master
Street Plan and further development in that area.
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I RE: CI3ARGE FOR ZONING BOOK
and rejected due to insufficient parking.
approved.
A decision was finalized to charge three dollars for the new zoning book made
by the college.
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RE: BILLS
Bills in the amount of $17,323.40 were read. It was motioned by I~art~~n
Jensen. Seconded by Ruth Smith that they be paid. Unanimously passed.
iRE: NEW STREET S6UEEPER
It was motioned by Barton Jensen that the new street sweeper be ordexed.
Seconded by Ruth Smith.
Those voting AYE:
Ruth Smith
Wendell Ritchie
Barton Jensen
Albert Pieper
Glenn Peterson
Richard Davis
Those voting NAY: None
Meeting adjorned at 11:30 P.M.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, ID~IHO
A Special. Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Madison County,
Idaho, was held Wednesday, February 24, 1971, at City Hall, at 7:30 P.M.
Present and presiding: Mayor Henry Shirley
Council members present: Glenn Peterson, Wendell Ritchie,
Barton Jensen and Ruth Smith. Absent; Richard L. Davis,
Beulah Johnson.
Albert Pieper,
also City Clerk
RE: MEETING IN BOISE FOR MAYORS
i~4ayor Shirley stated that there was a meeting in Boise, Idaho which he
planned to attend on Tuesday, March 9, 1971. The meeting was for Mayors
on transportion.
RE: A. W. I~4iller ~ H.L. Isaksen from the College met with the Council
Mr. A. W. Miller and H. L. Isaksen from. the Ricks College housing, rnet with
the Council to discuss their problems of student housing and ask for help in
solving safety standards in the off campus housing, and also sanitation
rec{uirements. They presented copies to all present, a tentative plan for a
.housing contract, for the students. After a discussion, Attorney Hancock
suggested the proper wording to be placed in place of several areas which
he felt would so involve the City of Rexburg beyond their jurisdiction.
Glenn Peterson is to make a further study Inspections will be made
according to College Housing request.
RE: DISCUSSION ON THE MAGISTRATE AND COURT
There. was a discussion on the magistrate and court. The Mayor instructed
J. D. Hancock to draft a letter to The Senior Judge and state the situatio
of the courts and fines.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
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