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Nile Boyle seconded and asked that the plan show how streets would be put in between
the residential and commercial zones.
All Aye
RE: TRAILERS AND DOUBLE WIDE MODULAR HOMES TO BE IN TRAILER COURTS ONLY
Jack Randall asked the council to stop any trailer or double wide modular homes being
allowed in Rexburg, unless in trailer parks. Mayor Porter stated that double wides
are classified as modular homes which are not violations of our trailer house
ordinance. The city requires them to be put on a permanent foundation and that they
meet state building codes. This is all the city can do. Mr. Randall stated that
trailers depreciate far faster than houses do. Al Knutson reported that in 1974
the specifications on double wides were changed to make them equivalent to a pre-fab
home. Mr. Wilson, an architect living in Rexburg, advised that double wide homes are
equivalent to a pre-fab home and they have a steel frame. Mr. Randall feels that
the city will be a shanty town in five years if trailers are allowed all over.
Mayor Porter stated that the council could not tell old people that they had to build
a home when it would mean being unsettled for a year; when they can buy a double
wide and move in a week later.
RE: ELECTRO VIDEO GAME ROOM
Francis Ripplinger asks for permission to operate
He wishes to have a family recreation center which
Porter gave the city clerk permission to issue Mr.
an electro video game room in Rexburg.
is clean and well supervised. Mayor
Ripplinger a business license.
RE: SEWER LAGOONS REPAIRED
Mayor Porter reported that the sewer lagoons have been repaired and are back in full
operation.
RE: REZONING PART OF INTERMOUNTAIN BLOCK'S BLOCK
Intermountain Block has asked for rezoning of a portion of their block between 4th
West and 5th West. The new equipment necessary for manufacture of blocks requires
a lot more room. If they are not able to rezone they will have to move out of the
city limits. Councilman Barton Jensen moved the council turn down the rezoning to
industrial as it is so close to R-1 zone. Operating industrial in commercial zone,
council voted would not change. Councilman Nile Boyle seconded.
All Aye
RE: BILLS APPROVED
Councilman Nile Boyle moved the bills be okayed for payment. Councilwoman Darlene
Blackburn seconded.
All Aye
Councilman Morgan Garner moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Warren Porter
seconded.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, Madison County,
was held on Wednesday, the 1st day of December, at the hour of 7:30 P. M. at the
city hall at which meeting there were present and answering roll call, the following:
Mayor: John C. porter
Councilwoman:
Councilman:
Darlene Blackburn
Barton Jensen
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Absent:
Also Present:
RE: MINUTES READ AND APPROVED
Morgan Garner
Norman Holman
Nile Boyle
Warren Porter
City-Attorney, Mary Smith
City Clerk, Afton Anderson
Minutes of the November 17th meeting were read. Councilman Morgan Garner moved they
be approved. Councilman Norman Holman seconded.
RE: INTERMOUNTAIN BLOCK REMAIN IN COMMERCIAL ZONE
All Aye
Mayor Porter reported that he had wrote to Intermountain Block telling them that
the council had refused to change their property to industrial. They will still
maintain their location as commercial but will move the manufacturing plant to an
industrial area.
RE: HUD BLOCK GRANT HEARING
The planning board has set the HUD Block Grant hearing for Thursday, December 9th,
at 7:30 P. M. It will be an open hearing for residents to make suggestions as to
what they feel needs improved first. Mayor Porter asked all councilmembers to be
there. There will be a second hearing in two weeks.
RE: 4 WAY STOPS REQUESTED
Mayor Porter reported that Jack Randall has requested that 4 way stops be placed at
the intersections of Center St. lst East and 2nd East along 2nd South. Mayor
Porter said the intersection at 1st east could not have a 4 way stop as the cars
could not stop there when the roads are icy anyway. It was suggested that it be
turned over to the new traffic safety council for recommendation. Nile Boyle,
Councilman, moved that the traffic safety council study it. Councilman Barton
Jensen seconded.
All Aye
RE: NO BUILDING PERMITS IN THE CLARK ADDITION
The Public Health and State Environmental people issued orders and we upheld that
the City could issue no building permits in the Clark Addition as they hadn't received
a waiver for water and sewer extention. When the plat was approved, the State
should have signed saying it was okayed to use city water and sewer. If not the
city must not let them build there. They had a meeting at the courthouse Monday.
The County Attorney says the law is not clear. When the plat was okayed by the
Council, the State said the restriction had been lifted.. and had been signed. There
was to be a letter attached that there had to be a revision; no one received the
letter. There was a lack of communication between the city, county, and public
health people. They put a statement on the plat that it is signed with restrictions
before recorded in County Clerks office. If people building homes there come to
the city for a building permit, we must first find out if the restrictions have
been lifted before a building permit can be issued.
RE: NEW ELECTRICAL CODE
Mayor Porter reported that there have been some problems with electrical inspections.
Anything over a 4 Alex has to be in conduit. The city Electrical Inspector, Tom
Matthews is at the present time developing a new electrical code. The state and
national code is not so stringent. The City does not allow less than X12 wire. The
national. allows #14. As of this year plaster board can be bought with the wiring
for electric heat already in it; however, it has #14 wire so can not be used in
Rexburg. Maybe we will have to comply.
RE: MORRELL RIGBY PROPOSAL CHANGED
Mayor Porter reported that the Morrell Rigby proposal has been changed. They have
presented a new plan for honing. There would be a 300' buffe zone of homes with an
area of R-3 for apartments. They have a petition signed by all but one within 300
feet. The planning board will study and make their recommendation at their meeting
December 9th. Councilman Barton Jensen moved the publication be made that the hearing
be held January 5th. Councilman Morgan Garner seconded. Councilman Nile Boyle
voted Nay. The rest voted Aye.
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DEVELOPMENTS AT THE GOLF COURSE
Mayor Porter reported on the latest developments at the Golf Course. After the flood
the pro, Mark Hipkins took over supervision as there was no one else who had the time
or experience. People from Salt Lake City came to rehabilitate the golf course. In
a very short time the course was back in shape again with a temporary club house. The
Mayor appointed a golf committee; fob Barber, Janice Meikle, Ray Payne, Brick Parkinson,
Roy Summers, Evan Meyers, and Steve Meikle. He would like I:he council to approve their
appointment for 1 year. Councilman Norman Holman made the motion. It was seconded by
Nile Boyle.
All Aye
TRAILERS IN TOWN
Discussion trailers that are in town. Councilman Nile Boyle moved we write letters nine
months after flood notifying them they have until June 5th, 1977 to be out.
GETTING GOVERNMENT SURPLUS 8 YD BINS
Mayor Porter reported that we are getting from government surplus 8 yd bins and have
made application for a truck that will dump that size. They could be placed around in
problem areas.
PUT APPROACHES AT THE TURN LEAVING REXBURG TO HUD TRAILER COURT
Mayor Porter suggests putting approaches at the turn leaving Rexburg to HUD Community
Trailer Court similar to those put up by the state highway department at the aproachway
to bridges. This was approved.
BEER LICENSES FOR FOOD CENTER, SAFEWAY, CIRKLE K AND MIGHTY MITE
Beer Licenses were okayed for the Food Center, Safeway, Circle K, and Mighty Mite.
RE: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
Councilman Barton Jensen moved that Brent Moss, Attorney, be appointed Assistant City
Attorney. Councilman Nile Boyle seconded.
All Aye
RE:
BILLS APPROVED
Councilman Barton Jensen moved the bills be approved for payment. Councilman Morgan
Garner seconded.
All Aye
Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Morgan Garner
seconded.
All Aye
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