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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971.11.17 CITY COUNCIL MINUTESand to take into consideration the possibility of 1~p datjng a Strout Light Project in the coming year. ARE: TRACTOR FOR SNOW REMOVAL DISCUSSED Unanimously carried ~. , ~'~J t, Councilman Pieper reported that the tractor used by the city for snow rem•~val was on its last, and suggested acquiring a new tractor specifically designed for snow removal. The mayor told Pieper to look into t}ie matter. RE FIRE TRUCK USED ~ HOUSED AT SUGAR CITY Glen Peterson reported that Sugar City had asked .that Rexburg consider lending them the old fire truck. This would mean that the old truck, which is ordinarily drained for the winter would be stored for the winter in a heated building, and would be available for use in Rexburg as well as Sugar City. The mayor recommeneded the plan, noting that it would assist Sugar in getting their fire department organized, and would also benefit Rexburg. There was a motion made that the above be allowed by a written agreement, signed by both parties involved. 1~lotioned by Ruth Smith, " seconded by Rich~~rd L. Davis. Unanimously carried ARE: CANVAS OF VOTES: A Canvas of votes cast in the City Election held November 2, 1971, resulted in the following: COUNCILMEN: Barton F. Jensen Detzel J. Parkinson Glenn M. Peterson Warren C. Porter Jonathan E. Ray Jr. Frank W. Thompson VOTING TOTAL 1st 2nd 3rd TOTAL 111 165 308 584 85 104 114 303 94 141 293 528 117 178 323 618 60 95 187 342 88 152 253 493 387 283 503 There was a total of 973 voting. Write-ins totaling three for councilmen: Cyral Watson 1 Bill Reynolds 1 Jerrol Hicken 1 • Meeting adjourned at 11:00 pm. ! City Clerk Unanimously carri Yor MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAIIO Meeting of the regular City Council held November 17, 1971 at City Hall convened at 7:30. Present and presiding Mayor Henry Shirley. Council present were Glenn Peterson, Barton Jensen, Ruth Smith, Albert Pieper, Richard L. llavis, and Wendell Ritchie. Minutes of Nov. 3, 1971 were read corrected, motioned by Glenn Peterson, seconded by Barton Jensen that they be passed. RE: PLANS FOR KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN BUSINESS unanimously carried Griffeth Harmon met with the council and presented them with. a large bucket of chicken and told them of his plans for the r3c>w ~ ,~,, ~ Kentucky fried chicken business, on the former Bell Blacksmith shop property, stating that his plans were to close the property off, which would eliminate a private alley used by several businesses. IIe stated that those people who he was shutting off would be able to exit through Carlson Ave. Motioned by Barton Jensen, seconded by Richard L. Davis that the planning board be ask to consider the planning for the interior of block #3g in an orderly manner for the future growth of the city business district. Unanimously carried RL: LETTER FROM REX BARYON CONCI:RING ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS Letter from Rex Barton asking for the council approval to establish ~ a one man business in his residental area on west main, the Business being lock smith and making keys. Motioned by Barton Jensen - seconded by Richard L. Davis that limited commercial would be granted j when a petition form 800 of the property owners had signed a petition stating that they would give their consent, to Mr. Barton. Unanimously carried RE: MULTI-PURPOSE L I D FOR NEXT SUMMER Albert Pieper moved that we make the block on 4th East between° 1st north F, 2 North 48 feet. It was discussed and .tabled for further study. Mayor Shirley led the discussion on a multi-purpose L I D for next summer. Ile ask Richard L. Davis to investigate all area for sewer needs and Albert Pieper to survey the town for needed curb gutters and surfacing streets. Also the annexing of more "land and homes into the city limits was discussed. RE: BILLS READ Bills were read for 66,717.40 motioned by Barton Jensen, seconded by Ruth Smith that they be paid. Unanimously carried RE: MINIATURE PARK BY CITY HALL DISCUSSED Kent Jolley, representing Sunrise Properties, appeared at the council meeting to discuss selling the vacant property, next to the City Hall, to the city. Jolley stated that an offer had been made by a business, but the business would not enhance Main Street. A miniature park would be considerably better than an undersirable business, he noted that his firm was interested in selling beneficial develapment.~~66 the property and was not trying to profiteer. Such a p~zrk'cauld incl-ude playground equipment and rest rooms facilities, and could be a restful spat in the center of the city. Ite estimated 450000.00 would be the figure. Councilwoman Smith noted that if the city wished to develop the area as a park, state funds could be made availabe to help to defray costs, both in purchase price and in the development. It was agreed to investigate the matter further. Also he presented an easement agreement for the area in back of the present city hall. Motioned by Barton Jensen, sec. by Glenn Peterson. All aye except Richard L. Davis abstained. That the easement be granted. Mayor Shirley signed the easement. ', RE: DISCUSSION ON THE PENDING HIGHWAY RUUTE Discussion on the pending Izighway route. Mayor Shirley stated that in answer to~-queries concerning the route, Harry Day, district engineer for the Dept. of Highways, had requested that a letter he sent the Mayor a month ago be published to clarify the Dept.'s stand on the matter. Richard L. llavis stated he thought publishing the letter would not be a good step. Mayor Shirley stated that he intended to publish the lcttc~r and wondered if there was any comment from the council. Davis stated that he would withdraw his motion. In the following discussion Davis stated the majority favored continued investigation of a route west of the canal route corridor. It was also noted that the decision lies wi~~h the Dept. of I-Iighways, and wished they would state their preference and then the council could work towards. that. Letter.. '1 ~ ~~'i "Dear Mayor Shirley: "Acting on the request in your September 23 letter we have explored the feasibility of using the Golf Course Route through RExburg for the location of Flighway 20-191. It is our considered opinion that the Golf Course Route is not feasible and that the Department of Highways should move toward a design public hearing on the Canal Route corridor at an early date. "Our conclusion is based upon information gleaned from the meeting with FAA representatives Sperber and Lee from Seattle on September 28. You and Airport Commission Chairman Gary Ball were attendance at this meeting; and Doctor Jensen and Mr. Davis were in attendance part of the time. "The FAA representatives confirmed the likelihood of there being a need for an 8,600 foot runway within 15 to 20 years. Such a runway would become a general transport runway facility and would have a pximary control surface for precision instrument lands of 1,000 feet. This means, ~ in effect, that there would be a 500 foot clear zone requirement each side fo the centerline of the runway. We could not meet the clear zone requirement with the comtemplated Gold Course location. "We hope to be able to work. closely with you and the City Council in ' our preparations for the design hearing. Accordingly, we will keep you advised of our progress form this date forward. Sincerely, H. L. Day, P.E. District Engineer RE: SKATING RINKS ~~ Smith presented a letter from Brad balling, proposing the construction of two skating rinks, one in Smith Park and one in Porter Park. Mrs. Smith is to investigate and work with Mr. balling in this project. SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT FOR SIDEWALKS Pieper discussed a sidewalk snow removal equipment for the street dept. Motioned by Ruth SMith, Seconded by Albert Pieper that bids be let for same. Unanimously carried IRE: SITUATION ON DR HENRY ERYING HOME. Richard L. DAvis explained the situation on Dr. Henry Erying home. Explaining that the property he purchased for his home, went directly over the main water line, Mr. Armstrong had the lines rerouted at President Erying's expense. Davis motioned that the City pay 337.75 of the initial expense, Seconded by Glenn Peterson. Unanimously carried t~ieeting adjourned 12':00 ayor ~ ~~ Ci y erk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF THE CITY OF REXBU~tG, IDAHO Regular meeting of Rexburg City Council held December 1, 1971 at City Hall, at 7:30. Present and presiding Mayor Henry Shirley. Council present Albert Pieper, Richard L. Davis, Glenn Peterson Wendell Ritchie, and Barton Jensen. Absent and excused Ruth Smith. City attorney Mary Smith, City Clerk Beulah Johnson and David B1ye from Rexburg Standard and Journal.