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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975.07.02 CITY COUNCIL MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO ~~ Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Rexburg City Council held July 2, 1975, at the City Hall. Mayor John C. Porter was present and conducted the meeting. Councilmen Barton Jensen, Morgan Garner, Glenn Peterson, George Catmull and Nile Boyld were present. In the excused absence of City Clerk Afton Anderson, Mary Smith, City Attorney, took the minutes of the meeting at the request of the Mayor. RE: PROPOSED TRAFFIC CONTROL EXPLAINED The Mayor stated that Chief Blair Siepert wanted to explain to the Council a ,proposed traffic control plan at the intersection of Main Street and Second West, which would provide a left turn bay on Second West turning onto Highway 88 and also a left turn bay North turning back onto Main Street. It would involve taking the curb out on the right and making a thirty foot radius; that trucks and trailers are having a time making the turn as it now exists- that a turn against the light could be made after a stop; that it would involve three large poles and a sign pole; that the Mighty Mite pole would have to be moved back; that the cost would be between $3250.00 and $4000.00; that the state would pay 3/4 and the City I/4. Chief Siepert stated that the City needed the two left turn bays and that the ideal situation would be to make each corner the same but there would be only one at the present time. He also suggested that the curb on the Mighty Mite corner be built up so people couldn't cut the corner, which is a present hazard. The matter was discussed. It was moved by Glenn Peterson, seconded by Morgan Garner that the City accept the plan. Unanimously carried RE: ROGER ROWAN ASKED COUNCIL FOR VARIANCE CONCERNING ZONING ON MILL HOLLOW ROAD Roger Rowan asked the Council for a variance concerning RI zoning on Mill Hollow road; that he wants to build a home on the east side and the regulations require 25 feet set back from the curb, that the lot size and the required location of 'the house would permit only a twenty food set back; that the property was situated on a curve and the suggested set-back would not detract from the street. The matter was discussed and the councilmen determined they would look at the street after council meeting adjourned. RE: COUNCIL TO GO TO PORTER PARK AND LOOK AT MERRY GO ROUND The Mayor suggested the Council go to Porter Park and look at the Merry Go Round; that not all of the horses had been replaced but that it looked great; that the girls had not only painted the horses but also the platform and top and had a new music box. RE: SWIMMING POOL READY, PARKS LOOKING GOOD The Mayor reported the swimming pool was finally ready for use and that both parks were looking good; that 24 picnic tables had been added to the parks; that everything was donated except the lumber. RE: MAYOR REPORTS ON FLAGS Mayor Porter reported he had ordered a Centennial Flag and a State of Idaho Flag and that at 7 o'clock this Wednesday morning there had been a flag raising ceremony; that the Civic Club had assumed the responsibility of raising the flag every morning. The Mayor said he had suggested to them that perhaps the VFW would work with them on the projects; that AI' Bennett told him the VFW would buy a flag for the City Hall. RE: USE OF COUNCIL ROOM DISCUSSED The use of the Council room was discussed and it was again affirmed that the civic and non profit organizations could use the Council room without cost, however, anyone desiring to use the room for commercial purposes would be charged $15.00 per hour. RE: GARBAGE PICK UP DISCUSSED The matter of garbage pick up was discussed trying to determine if the work the men were doing could be completed under 40 hours a week now that the City had two garbage trucks. The Mayor reported that garbage pickup at the schools had not been too satisfactory; that they had garbage cans scattered all over the grounds and that he had asked Dan to go to Mr. Bennett and see if the school would get big bins and try to re5>o~lve the matter. ~ 2 RE: MORGAN GARNER REPORTS ON STREETS Morgan Garner reported that the streets were being improved and it was good to have it done at this time of the year rather than later. l RE: WATER DEPARTMENT DISCUSSED The matter of employees in the water department was discussed. R CITY NOT TO PAY HARTWELLS ANYMORE MONEY UNTIL WORK IS DONE AS IT SHOULD BE The job being done by Hartwells was discussed and the Mayor stated that the City wasn't going to pay them any more until they did .the work as it should be done. RE: A I C CONVENTION ATTENDED AND DISCUSSED The Mayor reported that he, City Clerk Afton Anderson, City Attorney, Mary Smith, and Councilman George Catmull had attended the Idaho Cities convention which was held at Idaho Falls. The matter of Land Use Planning and Zoning was discussed. The Mayor stated it would be necessary to meet with the County Commissioners and designate the area of jurisdiction of the City and County. ~ RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION The Mayor reported he had attended a meeting of the County Commissioners of the nine East Central Counties held in the City Council chambers at Rexburg last Thursday; that all of the County Commissioners were present except Madison County's; that they had established Rexburg as the headquarters for the Economic Development Association which they were trying to form; that he told them they could use the room for their meetings without cost. The Mayor stated that James Siddoway made the motion that the headquarters ^ be in Rexburg; that the group was going to meet again July 31st at Rexburg. I The matter was discussed. REPORT ON "HOT LINE" Glenn Peterson reported on the "Hot Line" meeting that he had attended; that an investigation of the equipment necessary for the use of the city and county was being made and another meeting would be held within thirty days. Councilman Peterson stated it looked to him like it would be a good setup for the City; that it would cost about $125.00 a month and the City could eliminate some of its lines; that in two years this program would likely be adopted throughout the United States. RE: AIRPORT BOARD NEED MEMBER APPOINTED OPERATION OF AIRPORT DISCUSSED ~~ Barton Jensen reported that the Airport Board needed to have a member appointed. The matter of the operation of the airport was discussed. The Mayor reported that a complaint had been made that the airport had not received any federal funds. The Mayor stated he pointed out to the complainants that a short time ago the airport had received $120,000.00 in Federal funds and they were now using an additonal $30,000.00 in Federal funds. The Mayor reported the City is policing the airport. BILLS APPROVED Morgan Garner moved that the bills be approved and paid. Seconded by Barton Jensen, unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned. ~- ~~ o hn C. Porter j ~" , `' ~ ~~-._ .- Afton Anrerson, City Clerk