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Home My WebLink About1972.08.16 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES~~ ^'.' ~ ' ~~' by p I ac i ng a I etter f rom the ~ i ty i n each. packAt tha-1- had bE3c~h prepared for the new Co I I ege students. Sml `I°h mr~ved th~nt wa i nc I ude this. Porter seconded. All Aye. IRE HOUSING OF THE NEW FIRE TRUCK Peterson discussed the possibilities for housing of the new fire truck which in to be delivered next year. RE; DISCUSSION ON PURCHASING PROPERTY SOUTH OF THE CITY HALL Smith discussed at length purchasing the property South of the City Hall from the Sunrise Corp., for rest rooms and a Park for the downtown area, to be for the future beautification of Rexburg. Smith moved that we take option to purchase the property. Davis seconded the motion. After discussion on pros and cons, prices, and federal, state participation, Smith withdrew her motion; with desire to have this reviewed in 20 years. RE ~ JENSEN ASK THAT THE FIRE HYDRANT AT SOUTH 2ND EAST BE LOWERED Jensen ask that the fire hydrant at South 2nd East be lowered to grade as he was ready to pour sidewalk and driveway at this new residence. Davis informed him that when the department was caught up it would take care of it. IRE: DISCUSSION ON PATCHING STREETS Discussion on`patching streets which had been ~~'ug out for lines and had never been completed. Mayor said that he would have Brinton follow thru with the people who were responsible. Ruth moved that the Council adjourn at 9:20 P. M. Jensen seconded. All Aye. Adjourn Mayor f 7 Ci y Cler MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO Regular meeting of Rexburg City Council held August 16, 1972. Present and presiding Mayor Henry Shirley. Council present Albert Pieper, Warren Porter, Richard L. Davis, Barton Jensen, Glenn Peterson. Absent Ruth Smith. -~ Others present were City Attorney Mary Smith, City Clerk Beulah Johnson, Reporters Rick Ripley, and Miss Powell. Minutes for 8/1/72 were read. Motioned by Davis, seconded by Porter that they stand as read. E: NEGLECT TO COMPLETE JOB AFTER STREETS HAVE BEEN DUG UP FOR UTILITIES Discussion on neglect to complete the job,-once they had dug up the streets for utilities. Pieper suggested payment to be made at the time permit was issued. .Davis stated permits for water & sewer should pay for street repairs. RE: CLARIFICATION FO DEFINITION OF LIMITED COMMERCIAL ZONING IN PROFESSIONAL PLAZA Kent Jolley, .Brent Eames, and Clyde Anderson met with the council on clarification of the definition of a limited commercial zoning. City Attorney read the petition which allowed for "exclusively" professional offices. Pieper stated there is a difference between professional and business.. Jensen stated that he assumed it was r~~ for profess i ono I use on I y. ,Jo I I cy st~~tad that ~t'hr~ I ear~`~ w,=a~ r{ i ~1r1~~~1 with Mountain Telephone and he wanted permission for Moun`i't~1n II and confirmation of .clarification of the Plaza. Stating that three government offices wanted space in the area. Later this was tabled until further information could be obtained. = LETTER FORM NELSON RICKS CREAMERY Ross Reese of Rexburg Realty read a letter from Nelson Ricks Creamery as follows:: Mr. Ross Reese Rexburg Realty 119 East Main Rexburg, Idaho 83440 Dear Mr. Reese: We appreciate your interest towards locating our new plant in Rexburg, We expect i~o make a decision sometime within thirty days. In order to make our decision we would like a commitment from the city .council allowing our firm to connect and dispose of 21,000 gallons of whey per day. We would Dike to know the cost of connecting to the sewer and what other charges will be made by the community. It is our understanding that the present sewer system must be enlarged in order to handle our requirements. Mr. Fred Montmorency, a Salt Lake architect, and myself will be in Rexburg tt,~e week of August 28th to make an inspection of available land. We would like some commitment from the community before making our decision to locate our new facility. Sincerely, NELSON RICKS CREAMERY CO. Clavin L. Nelson President CLN:dm cc: George Engberson The council discussed pros and cons. Mayor felt this should be turned over to Mr. Armstrong for advise as enlarging facilities at the sewer lagoon, may be prohibitive for such a project. This was given to Davis to pursue and give Reese an answer by August 28. .. MANWARING AND ZOLLINGER MEET CONCERNING WORK DONE BY CITY CREWS ON WATER SYSTEM Blair Manwaring and Charles Zollinger, two local contractors, met with the council, concerning the work done by city crews on the water system. Stating that jobs done aver the cost of $2500, should be bid and done by qualified engineer and local contractors given the chance for the work. Davis stated that as long as Mr. Armstrong stays within the budget and used city workers there wasn't much the council could say. No definite action was taken at this time. JON RAY MEETS WITH THE COUNCIL ABOUT LID FOR SIDEWALKS & RUNOFF DITCH ALSO ASKS FOR REMOVAL ~3F SIGNS Jon Ray, owner of Sober Society, met with the council on three matters: One - he thanked the city far their support and the float entered for the Whoopee Day Celebration. Two - He ask to have the no parking signs removed on North side of 4th South past his business place. Three- He ask of progress on LID for sidewalks in the area and to clean and repair runoff ditch. Porter motioned that signs be removed, on the North side of West 4th South street between 1st west and 2nd south. Seconded by Jensen. All Aye _ ~,V+~ « RE: MAYOR COMPLEMENTED JON RAY ON WHOOPEE DAY CELEBRATION Ma or Sh i r 1 e comp I ementad J an Ray on tfrc~ b i g auceess of. i he Y Y Whoopee Day celebration. RE: APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF BEER LICENSE FROM SOMMERS TEXACO TO HUSKEY SERVIC~ Mayor Shirley read an application asking for a transfer of beer license from Sommers Texaco to Husky Service on north highway. The app lication was signed by Carl Farrer Sr. who recently bought the business.. Motioned by Jensen, seconded by Peterson that permission be granted. ~~ All Aye LETTER OF RESIGNATION FOR POLICE CHIEF MURRAY FORD Mayor read a Vetter of resignation firom Police Chief Murray Ford effective September 15, 4972. The council accepted the resignation and expressed their gratitude for his 2 I/2 years of service to the City. The Mayor ask for the approval of his appointment of Blair Siepert as Police Chief with Jensen seconding the motion. All Aye RE: DISCUSSION ON THE HOWARD PROPERTY They discussed the purchase of the Howard Property, adjacent to the City dump, for a future park. Mayor reported on a meeting with Mr. & Mrs. i-toward and offering the highest of three apprailals, the sum of $6,500. The Howards refused the offer and wanted ${0,000, their orginal quoted price. Porter moved we postpone immediate action, seconded by Jensen. All Aye RE: Blt_LS READ Bills in the amount of $61,843.48 were read moved by Jensen, seconded by Pieper. Same be paid. All Aye ~E: MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING BOARD Mayor read minutes from the planning board. ~E: MAYOR ASK FOR MEN AND EQUIPMENT TO CUT THE ROUGH AT GOLF COURSE Mayor ask about one of our men and equipment cutting the rough at the municipal golf course. Pieper stated that he was short of man power but would give, it some consideration. ~E: PIEPER MOVED THAT NEW LIGHTS BE INSTALLED Pieper moved that 40 new lights be installed through out the ~.~ city for the areas that are badly in need of street lights. i Seconded by Peterson. Unanimously Carried 2E JENSEN ASK THAT CHUCK HOLES BE FIXED JENSEN ASK THAT THE CHUCK HOLES ON EAST 2ND SOUTH BE FIXED. Moved by Jensen that the council adjourn, 11:35 Seconded by Peterson. Carried. May ~~ ~ City Clerk