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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981.06.17 CITY COUNCIL MINUTESMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 17, 1981 Minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Idaho held June 17, 1981, at the City Hall Present were: Mayor: Councilmembers John C. Porter Nile L. Boyle Jim G. Morris Morgan Garner Sander L. Larson Darlene Blackburn Also present: Mary Smith, City Attorney Earl Kemp, Engineer In the excused absence of City Clerk, Rose Bagley, the Mayor asked Mary Smith to take the minutes. RE: GLEN POND APPOINTED AS COUNCILMAN The Mayor stated that he was appointing Glen Pond to fill the unexpired term of Councilman Norris Reese, who had resigned and moved to St. George Utah. It was moved by Jim Morris, seconded by Darlene Blackburn, and unanimously carried that the Council approve and confirm the appointment of Glen Pond to fill the unexpired term of Norris Reese, former Council member. Glen Pond was then sworn in as a Councilman. RE: FIREWORKS PERMITS The Mayor submitted the following applications for fireworks permits: M. H. King, Skaggs Drug Store; Darrell and Joan Henderson, to be operated by the Scouts on the Parts Service Parking lot. Moved by Nile Boyle, seconded by Jim Morris, and unanimously carried, that the applications for fireworks permits be approved. RE: VARIANCE REQUEST BY MRS. FRANCIS WRIGHT Mrs. Francis (Vena) Wright, who rents apartments to college boys at 23 East 2nd South, Rexburg, requested a variance as to the required parking spaces. She stated she had from 12 - 17 boys and no parking spaces; that her apartments had been inspected and everything was fine except as to parking; that she informs the boys there is no parking and if they have cars they have to make arrangements for parking elsewhere. The matter was discussed and it was decided to consider it again at the July 1st Council Meeting. RE: TRAILER OVERLAY MATTER The Mayor stated the Planning Board had been studying the trailer overlay matter. There were a number of interested people present. Chuck Frost, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board, was also present. Proposed overlay maps were studied. The Mayor Stated the overlay zones had been proposed in order to eliminate the applications for variances. The matter was discussed at great length by the Council and comments made by many who attended the meeting. The Mayor stated that the Planning and Zoning Board was going to have a hearing on the proposed overlay zone at its regular meeting June 24th, and that all interested persons should attend the hearing. RE: DRAINAGE PROBLEM AT THE END OF STEINER AVEN. Fred Calder and Allen Hackworth, who lives on Steiner Avenue, asked the Council to consider the drainage problem at the end of Steiner Avenue and also the fact that the black -topping does not extend as far as the curb and 20' is exposed. The matter was discussed. City Engineer, Earl Kemp, stated that it would cost about $300.00 to fix the street. The Mayor proposed that inasmuch as this should have been taken care of by the developer that the City pay one-third of the cost, Mr. Calder pay one-third and Mr. Hackworth pay one-third of the cost. It was moved by Morgan Garner, seconded by Sander Larson that the City proceed with the project and the cost be paid equally by the city, Mr. Calder and Mr. Hackworth. It was unanimously carried. The matter of a sump and cross drain was also discissed. 1 RE: CHANGE ORDERS TO BE MADE IN STORM SEWER CONTRACT WITH CHARLES ZOLLINGER Mr. Kemp stated that some change orders should be made in the storm sewer contract with Charles Zollinger as follows: Cross drains on Maple Drive in front of Roger Ferguson's home. Cross drains on Second South and Mill Hollow Drive, Steiner Avenue and on Linden Avenue. That sumps were needed on the southwest corner of 2nd North and lst East; Center Street and 2nd South; First North and 4th West, behind Rudd's and Dabell's office; and also on 3rd North between 3rd West and 2nd West and Steiner Avenue; that Mr. Zollinger had quoted a price of $1,500.00 each, which price had not raised over the last three years. That south of the East Stake Center on 4th East about 60' of curb and gutter had broken up and Mr. Zollinger had quoted repair price of $12.00 a foot. Mr. Kemp stated that a catch basin should be constructed behind the First Security Bank Building and a pipe installed connecting it to the old stormsewer system. That the basin would be about $800.00 and the pipe installation $20.00 a foot. Mr. Kemp stated it would take about $14,000.00 to do these projects, and perhaps a little less. That there was about $23,000.00 left in the fund. Moved by Jim Morris, seconded by Nile Boyle and unanimously carried that the above change orders be approved and Mr. Zollinger be directed to proceed. RE: PARKING LOT BIDS DISCUSSED The three parking lot bids were discussed. Mr. Kemp stated that the bid of H. & K. Construction Company was the lowest and best bid received. On motion of Morgan Garner, seconded by Sander Larson and unanimously carried that the bid of H. & K. Construction Company be accepted and the Mayor authorized and directed to sign the construction contract. RE: HARPER DEVELOPMENT, INC. LOT Nile Boyle stated that there was enough money in the fund to purchase the Harper Development, Inc. lot for $15,912.00 and that it would make a good parking lot for City business employees; that the development of this area as a parking lot had been included as an alternative in the bid specifications. Moved by Morgan Garner, seconded by Darlene Blackburn and unanimously carried that the City purchase the Harper Development, Inc. property. RE: PROTESTS TO THE PARKING LOT ASSESSMENT ROLL. The Mayor reminded the Council that July 14, 1981, at 8:00 P.M., had been set to hear protests to the parking lot assessment roll. RE: LIGHTS ON PLAYING FIELD AT PORTER PARK The Mayor reported that about half of the lights on the playing field at Porter Park were out and some were out at Smith Park; that the Utah Power would put them in for $750.00 and he told them to go ahead. RE: REXBURG SWIMMING TEAM The Mayor reported the Rexburg Swimming Team did not feel they should pay full price for practicing; that they furnish their own instructor and life- guard. The matter was discussed. Moved by Nile Boyle, seconded by Sander Larson and unanimously carried that the cahrge for their swimming practice be waived. RE: VACANT LOTS The Mayor stated that the Council had a list of the vacant lots that needed to have the weeds and debris cleaned off; however, the list just gave the street address but not the names of the owners; that as soon as the names of the owners of the properties were obtained the City attorney would write the owners stating that unless the owners cleaned up their property, the City would do so and place a lien against the property for the cost of the work. RE: BILLS Moved by Darlene Blackburn, seconded by Jim Morris and unanimously carried that the bills be allowed and paid. RE: ADJOURNMENT Moved by Nile Boyle, seconded by Sander Larson and unanimously carried that meeting adjourn. rit Ma r C. Porter Clerk We Bagl