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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978.05.17 CITY COUNCIL MINUTESyG ~ <,, ---., i` ~f Afton Anderson, City Clerk -~' ~ John'C. Porter, Mayor ,~~ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 17, 1978, 7:30 P. M. State of Idaho) County of Madison(ss City of Rexburg) A meeting of the City Council for the City of Rexburg, Madison County, was on May 17, 1978, at the time of 7:30 P. M. at the City Hall. Present were the following: Mayor: John C. Porter Councilman: Barton Jensen Nile Boyle Jim Morris Warren Porter Morgan Garner Councilwoman: Darlene Blackburn Also Present: Mary Smith, City Attorney Afton Anderson, City Clerk Leland Thompson, Public Works Director RE: MINUTES APPROVED Councilman Nile Boyle moved the minutes be approved as corrected. Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn seconded. All Aye RE: TETON VILLA TO HAVE BUS SERVICE ALSO ASK TO HAVE STORE Doug Olaveson, Manager of the Teton Villa, advised the council that they were buying a bus for students and Sun City people. They also invite the Rexburg Citizens to use the service. They will make a couple of rounds per day to the main parts of town and the campus. They are having a craft show at their recreation center and are asking local artists to participate. The Council suggested he contact the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Olaveson also stated that they wished to have a small store; perhaps a temporary trailer for the small items that are hard to get downtown to purchase. Mayor Porter reported that it would be necessary to have a petition signed by the neighbors. He advised making the property limited commercial or maybe even giving a variance for 1 year. The city attorney will check the legality. A decision will be made at the next regular meeting. - RE: SAFETY COMMITTEE NEEDS ANOTHER MEMBER Mayor Porter stated taht the Safety Committee needs another member. Robert Smith, Chairman suggested Mrs. Kidd be appointed. Councilman Barton Jensen moved that Mrs. Kidd be appointed. Councilman Nile Boyle seconded. RE: RAISES FOR WATER DEPARTMENT Mayor Porter stated that the water He suggests giving them each a $50 should be kept within the steps. to Ralph College and Gary Draper. RE: MAP SHOWING THE LID 23 PROPOSALS All Aye Ken Spires and Jim Keller presented the map showing the LID 23 proposals. They explained the 4 alternatives. The City cost will be $170,272.00. The Melvin Cook property was discussed. The bonding agents will have to advise whether bonds can be sold on unimproved property. All Aye department is still unhappy with their wages. raise. Councilman, Barton Jensen felt that raise Councilman, Warren Porter moved 1 step raise be given Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn seconded. '~ RE: MINUTES OF THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING WERE READ BY JIM KELLER RE: ELECTRICAL CODE AND RATES DISCUSSED Electrical Code. The State wants the city to raise the charges for electrical permits to match the state charges. Tom Mathews has prepared a new electrical code. Councilman Barton Jensen moved a hearing be set for the new code. Councilman Nile Boyle seconded. All Aye RESOLUTION PROTESTING POWER INCREASE Mayor Porter stated that the Mayor of Ammon City has asked the City of Rexburg to join with them in protesting the increase asked for by Utah Power & Light. Councilman Nile moved the council pass a resolution protesting the power increase. Councilman Warren Porter seconded. All Aye ~. RICKS COLLEGE DISCUSS PROBLEMS President Hafen, Brent Kinghorn,and Rex Bennion, of Ricks College were present to discuss any problems. They were told that the planning board has expressed concern that the college does not have adequate parking for-all the new buildings they are putting up. Mr. Bennion reported that there was three homes across from the new fine arts building that will be taken out for approximately 250 additional parking places. Discussion on 7th South. President Hafen expressed concern that a main road would go through the campus. He asked for an agreement that if a road were put there it would have to be reasonable and would have to be okayed through the proper channels of the churgh. Mayor Porter reported that the council had decided to put 7th South thorough to the campus. If at a later date they decided that it was necessary to put it on through the city could condemn the property and build the necessary street. Mayor Porter expressed a desire to resolve this before the next meeting. ZACKERSON SUBDIVISION PLAT ACCEPTED Brian Burt presented a plat of the Zackerson Subdivision. Councilman Barton Jensen moved the plat be accepted. Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn seconded. ADJOURNEb All Aye Councilman Barton Jensen moved the meeting be adjourned, Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn seconded, All Aye .,, ~ ~ ~~ ~~~~ o, ~ orter, Mayor ty MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING June 1, 1978, 7:30 P. M. State of Idaho) County of Madison(ss City of Rexburg) A meeting of the City Council for the City of Rexburg, Madison County, was held on June 1, 1978, at the time of 7:30 P. M. at the City, Hall, present were the following: Mayor: John C. Porter Councilman: Barton Jensen Nile Boyle Warren Porter Jim Morris Morgan Garner Councilwoman: Darlene Blackburn Also Present: Mary Smith, City Attorney Afton Anderson, City Clerk Leland Thompson, Public Works Director