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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971.09.15 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES~~ RE: .PROPERTY ON WEST 2nd NORTH The city property on West 2nd North .was Utah Power ~ LIght Company would like to Also Rexburg Lumber Co. is interested in IRE: SURFACING ON 2nd EAST ~~~'' discussed. It was stated that the bid on the land if it was for sale. the property. Albert Pieper is to contact Mr. Christopherson on 2nd East at 1~9ansard Village as to surfacing his portion of the street also to investigate the drains that would be feasible to devert the runoff in this same area.. It was stated that Ricks College is ready to surface their property in this area. R ~ BILLS Bills in the amount of $17,792.79 were read, discussed. Moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Wendell Ritchie, unanimously carried, t}iat same be passed. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 P.M. ~ ~ -> ity Clerk ~* Mayor ;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 September 15, 1971 at City Hall. Present and presiding, Mayor Henry Shirley. The following council members were present; Ruth Smith, Glenn Peterson, Barton Jensen, Richard I.. Davis, Albert Pieper, and Wendell Ritchie. Others present were City Attorney Mary Smith, City Clerk Beulah Johnson, Water Superintendent D.-Leroy Armstrong, Building Inspector Max Brinton, Don E11is from KRXK, David Blye from Rexburg Standard ~ Journal. IRE: GOVERNMENT HOUSING 502 BETWEEN THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY ~, GOLF COt1RSE American Pacific Corporation representive Andy Anderson met with the council and presented plans for government housing 502 between the National Guard Armory and the golf Course on 5th West. It was moved by Barton Jensen that the City accept the Carol Manor plat with the variances being met by the Sub-division Ordinances. Seconded by Ruth Smith. Unanimously carried Moved by Richard L. Davis that the city extend the water main of 6 inches to the South edge of the property. Seconded by Albert Pieper. Unanimously carried Moved by Richard L. Davis that all sub-division requirements be met except sidewalks. Seconded by Glenn Peterson. Unanimously carried Mayor Shirley asked if anyone was opposed to the annexing of this area. No one was opposed. IRE: ALTERNATE ROUTING OF HIGHWAY I}arry Day, and Gene Burbridge from the State Highway Department met with the council and discussed how the highway will go through this area. Showing two photos of possibilities for the highway. Mr. Day explained two alternate routes. One west of the airport was disregarded when the highway department discovered that the FAA planned a 9000 foot runway. The other, East of the airport would eliminate the golf course. Both the highway department representatives and the council expressed a desire to discuss the golf course route further, however, Mayor Shirley explained that there were ways of building another golf course, partly with compensation funds, given the city by the highway department for tearing up the golf t. +,.~ course, and with Federal. Aid. Dee Sellers, president of tllo Rexhl~i-1; r~r- ;~ Association, noted that other sites were being considered :for the' , li` course.. Neither of the parties felt they could give assurance tr) t:~ other, to any of the conditions until further study and questions w~;rre: answered. Eldred I-fart, Ricks College Aeronautic instructor was also present for this discussion. ~RE: CITY GOLF COURSE REQUEST FOR $1000.00 Dee Sellers asked for the $1000.00 that the City had budgeted for the City Golf Course, stating that they needed some new equipment. 'Mayor Shirley instructed the clerk to check the minutes for the amount in question. Also 1`Ir. Sellers agreed to take option on land for recreation and golf course as it seemed applicable. RE: ACCT:}'TI:D GENERAL LAYOUT FOR I}OUSING Dean Ricks presented plans for a subdivision and homes in the Northwest part of town for 22 net homes. Mr. Armstrong told the group what size. water~~ines would be needed to adequately take care of the subdivision. Moved by Bart gn,Je,~.,~that the city accept the general layout for the hou;~ing. Seconded by Ruth Smith Unanimously carried Glenn Peterson moved that the Mayor sign the necessary papers, so that Air. Ricks could forward his plans to Boise, to the FHA for approval. Seconded by Ruth Smith. Unanimously carried 2E: 1~VATERWORKS CONVENTION I~Ir. Armstrong was given permission to go to Provo, Utah, to the Waterworks Convention, where he is to participate in the program. tE: PARKING FOR IDAMONT HOTEL GUESTS Rex Catmull met with the council and discussed his problem for parking hotel guests at the Idamont Hotel. Moved by Richard L. Davis, Seconded by Barton Jensen, that Mr. Catmull sign his name on a piece of Hotel stationery and place in ticket envelope, which will be voided. ZE: MINUTES Minutes of September 1st were read, corrected and moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Albert Pieper and unanimously carried that. they be passed. tE: LIMITED COMP~4ERCIAL GRANTED F~3R SELLING OF TROPICAL FISII AT 344 tV. 1st N. Mayor Shirley read from the minutes of the planning board. Moved by }.uth Smith that we follow the decision of the Planning Board and allow ~Ir. John P. Smith,. at 344 West 1st North, a limited commercial from his home only, to allow selling of tropical fish and supplies. Seconded by Wendell Ritchie Unanimously carried Exception: to be reviewed in S years '.E: 1~4K. BRINTON PRESENTED A PETITION TO EXTEND SEWER LINES Mr. Brinton presented a petition from Dale Thurman from the North East section of town, requestiong that the City consider extending the sewer lines to that area. Mayor Shirley asked Mr. Davis to look into the installation of such. E: .PETITION FOR LIb4ITED COMMERCIAL AT WESTWOOD APTS. PRESENTED The petition for limited commercial at Westwood apartments was presentccl. T'he council denied permission for limited commercial, stating that this could be used. for the private apartment owners only, that no signs were to be posted, as this would be violating the facilities intended use. E: PERMISSION TO PROCEED ON DRAINAGE PLAN ~ TO BUY ARC WELDER Counc~ i 1mar1 Pieper explained the drainage pl rlnned for tht~ l~ i t 1 :, r~ .a :. 1.<'';.I i.e1~Ii ! r?;ii't' [+c'i.li1lS",lull ~:i} Iil sC1-.'i~. .;J ;.i) ,.~i~ti4:l~ ,~ ~',511~, `.•111.11 ~d1lt} ''~ ~~ Seconded by Barton Jensen that Dan Moulton be given permiss:i:ori to }~rxy srrx arc welder. Unanimously carried RE: POLICE CIIIEF MURRAY FORD REPORTS TO COUNCIL Murray Ford, Police Chief reported to the council on photo equipment that we have, that belongs to Officer Gillmore, and the need for them to purchase such, which will save the city money on many cases. Also dog catcher was discussed and the program was explained; that we would be using Dr. Steiglmier's facilities until the City can provide a dog pound of their own. The 'I'WX system was explained, this being a plan to have communications with all police units, without using the telep}lone, similar to telegraph. Discussion on the replacement of the police cars for another year, also using one of them for Max Brinton, the building inspector. Barton Jensen Moved that until such time as we can replace the police cars, Mr. Brinton be allowed Mipage. PLANS DISCUSSED FOR WATER RESERVOIR Richard L. Davis told Q,f his plans to fence, roof, and seal the water reservoir on 2nd East. RE: BIG BROTHER MEETING AT SALT LAKE b9oved by Ruth Smith and Seconded by Glenn Peterson that Brad balling and P~Iurray Ford be given permission to go to Salt Lake, September 25th, to the Big Brother Meeting. Unanimously carried RE: BILLS READ Bills in the amount of $17,158.11 were read. Moved by Barton Jensen, Seconded by Glenn Peterson that they be paid. Unanimously carried Meeting adjourned 12:00 P.M. ~. ~~i City Clerk ~ "~ Mayor 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 October 6, 1971, at City Hall, at 7:30 p.m.. - Present and presiding, Mayor Henry Shirley. The following council members were present; Wendell Ritchie, Albert Pieper, Barton Jensen, and Richard L. Davis. Absent and excused; Glenn Peterson and Ruth Smith. Others present were City Attorney Mary Smith, City Clerk ~; Treasurer, Beulah Johnson, Don Ellis from KRXK, and David Blye from Rexburg Standard ~ Journal. R~. BILLS READ Bills in the amount of $24,182.11 were read. Motion made by Barton Jensen, seconded by Wendell Ritchie that they be paid. Unanimously carried ~' / ( ~/ ~____, 'i t~ f'Ierk - or