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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977.01.18 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES~~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO ~~~>u~ ~~ /K~ i9~7 State of Idaho) County of Madison (SS City of Rexburg) A meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, Madison County, was held on Wednesday, the 18th day of January, 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: Councilwoman: Councilman: Also Present: John C. Porter Darlene Blackburn Barton Jensen Morgan Garner Norman Holman Nile Boyle Warren Porter Mary Smith, City Attorney Afton Anderson, City Clerk RE: REXBURG HAS MORE COMMERCIAL AREA THAN NEEDED Boing Computer Service has made a study of the commercial properties within the City. Rexburg has more commercial area than is needed for a city of 10,000 (Enclose Letter). 'RE: OPPpRTUNITY TO ACQUIRE TABERNACLE PROPERTY Mayor Porter reported that we may have an opportunity to acquire the tabernacle property. If the LDS Church does give the property to the city, we are going to have to have money to rehabilitate the grounds. We must put in the budget to restore the grounds. The tabernacle is a national historical monument which would mean that we could get Federal funds to restore. PEOPLE WANT ANNEXED Last Thursday the planning board met. They listed a number of people who want annexed. Tri-County Equipment and Lyle Robinson, Taylor Chevrolet want 9.8 acres annexed South of Rexburg. The planning board wants. to observe the moratorium of 6 months. Council- man Nile Boyle moved to follow the recommendation of the planning board on the Tri- County property. Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn seconded. All Aye ~5 RE: PROTEST AGAINST UTAH POWER & LIGHT RATE INCREASE Mayor Porter stated that he had received a letter from the Mayor of Ammon asking the City of Rexburg to join them in protesting the rate increase that Utah Power & Light has asked for. Councilman Mile Boyle proposed that the Mayor write them a letter expressing our concern that the city may have to raise taxes if the power bills in- crease. Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn seconded. All Aye RE: PROTEST AGAINST THE CHANNELING OF THE CITY WATER SHARES The city has shares in the Teton Island Canal and Rexburg Irrigation. Members of the Rexburg Irrigation Company protest the channeling of the city water shares into this proposed park on the Walker' property. What would this do to the sub level for farmers? Mayor Porter said years ago when the city wanted that property for a landfill the health dept. decided that there was very little leakage from the pits. The county said that they were short of water for this man made lake. The City was sure they could turn water from the city ditch and put back into the canal after going into this lake. Dell Palmer said he was sure the city could not do this legally. City Attorney, Masy Smith agreed that it would have to be studied. They also questioned if the tax payers would be required to maintain this park. RE: NEW ZONING MAP The zoning commission should have a new zoning map with current changes by the end of the month. RE: DELIVERY OF GARBAGE TRUCK Mayor Porter reported that the city had taken delivery on a garbage truck to handle 8 yd bins. It was government surplus. Louis Sommers went to Seattle and drove it home. They will put in areas where burners used to be. All stores can use--must adjust charges. RE: ZONING VIOLATION Zoning violation. Manwarings have bought the Wilding property and are intending to use ascommercial. The property is zoned R-l. Mayor Porter advised Mr. Var Manwaring that if the property is used as commercial, the city will get a court order to stop them. Moving farthe~e will be a violation and we will stop you. If necessary we will fine you $100 per day for each day of Violation. RE: PETERSON'S HOUSE OF CARPETS WILL HAVE TO PROVIDE OFF STREET PARKING Peterson's House of Carpets was built with no off street parking. They were told that they would have to provide parking. They told the building inspector that they were tearing down the house in the back for parking area. They have not done so; they must comply. The Archibald-Phillips Building is built so that the water drains from their roof onto the House of Carpets building. They will have to fix a drain to aleviate the problem. RE: SELL THE ~ PARKING METERS AND KEEP NEW ONES Mayor Porter reported that the company that sold the city the parking metters have offered to buy the new meters for $5.00 a piece and pay freight. Councilman Barton Jensen moved we sell the new ones and keep the old ones. to sell for $5.00 each as momentos. Councilman Norman Holman seconded. RE: BILLS APPROVED. All Aye Councilman Barton Jensen moved the bills be approved for payment. Councilman Warren Porter seconded. All Aye Mayor Porter advised that the Gar~~er pit is now closed to any dumping. Councilman Morgan Garner moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Warren Porter seconded. All Aye ~~ ~~ -~~°,~r' Cit Clerk