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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986.06.04 CITY COUNCIL MINUTESMINUTES OF THE. CITX CQUNCIL MEETING June 4, 1986 State of Idaho) County of Madison(. City of Rexburg) A meeting of the City Council for the City of Rexburg, Madison County, held June 4, 1986, at the City Hall. Those present were: Mayor: John C. Porter Councilman: Sander Larson Glen Pond Bruce Sutherland Bruce Casper Councilwoman: Darlene Blackburn Also Present: Mary Smith, City Attorney Rose Bagley, City Clerk Richard Horner, Treasurer A motion was made by Bruce Sutherland and seconded by Qarlene Blackburn to approve the minutes. All Aye. RE: VACANT LOT PROBLEMS The mayor talked to the council about the number of people who have vacant lots adjacent to their property who have talked to him about if they would go ahead. and take care of the lot, clean it up, plant some grass, and water them and keep them mowed if the city would provide the water. We have done that on some big areas, and put a hydrant in for them to use. This would be a lot cheaper if we would work out a square footage and let it go on their bill and discount it $10 a month or something. Bruce Sutherland said he thought if they would clean up the lot and keep it cleaned it would be worth it. Glen Pond disagreed, he said he keeps his lot cleaned up, will the city discount his water bill. He didn`t think we should get into that ball game. The guy down the street is going to say, "Hey, I keep my yard up all the time. They should discount my water too." It is the owner's lot and his responsibility to take care of it or sell it. The mayor said he is taking care of the lot next to him and he would pay for the water himself just to sake it look nice. One fellow, who is a senior citizen, came in to talk to the mayor and said he would clean up the weeds and take care of it if the city would provide the water. It actually saves us money if we don't have to take care of it and also makes it look nice. Glen Pond said he thought we were billing them for it. The mayor told him we do, but it is pretty hard to bill them for the total cost. The council discussed the lot across from the library, getting it cleaned up for a park. -Bruce Sutherland said he thought we would need to take each case on an individual basis, and would have to meet cer- tain stipulations---such as it would have to be seeded, kept mowed and kept watered by the right of ownership. The mayor told them we do have an ordinance, but you have to take them to court and it is a long procedure; by the time you get that done, the summer is gone. Sander Larson asked what about the man that has a vacant lot next to him and would like to put in grass, would we then assist that individual with the watering of the grass if it is his own lot. Sander said he liked the principal but we need to be consistant. The mayor said he would like to establish some kind of rule. The council was asked to think about it until the next meeting. RE: PUBLIC HEARING At eight o'clock P.M. a Public Hearing was held regarding proposed amendments and changes of City of Rexburg, Idaho, Zoning Ordinance No. 478. (copy of Notice of Public Hearing attached). No one was at the meeting to protest. A motion was made by Nile Boyle and seconded by Glen Pond to change the zoning as described in the Notice of Public Hearing. Those Voting Aye: Sander Larson Glen Pond Bruce Sutherland Bruce Casper Darlene Blackburn 1 Those Voting Nay: None f _. EE RE: CLEANLNG UP CITY FOR DANCE FESTIVAL Sander Larson mentioned that the Dance Festival is coming to Rexburg, and it would be a good time to make a push with the Service Clubs, Organizations, Neighborhood Groups, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Church Groups to do everything we could to paint un and clean up. It has been 10 years since the flood. We are going to be a showcase at that time. We could provide the trucks in certain parts of the city in addition to garbage trucks to help take some of these things away. It would give us an incentive to do something that would enhance the whole city. It was suggested that the council get out and try to gush the clean-up in the neighborhoods. Bruce Sutherland suggested that he would talk to Blair Covington about the lot he owns across from the library and tell him he would give him the grass seed at cost. The mayor said if they fixed up that lot maybe others would see it and would start them doing something. Sander Larson suggested that a note be put on all water bills and possibly an ad in the paper, and a letter to the service clubs, scouts, etc. RE: JOGGING PATHS The mayor told the council when we had our Centennial in 1983 we published a book of Rexburg. All the expenses were paid by the service clubs to guarantee it and they still have that money in there. We are attempting to have them donate the money and have another drive to sell the books to fund the project. We then could take the money the service clubs donated to the book fund to put in some jogging paths in the city park. Rose's son, Todd, who is in landscaping, has agreed to name all the trees and shrubs on the path. The path would be a 5 ft. asphalt path. We can't do it this year, but the books will bring in about $18,000. We will have to get the service clubs to donate all of their share. (Mayor Porter showed pictures of the jogging paths. ) RE: DISCUSSION ON PORTABLE HOT TUB AND ENCLOSURE OF POOL Bruce Casper told the council that Vaughn Jenkins, the pool director, would like to suggest putting in a portable hot tub at the city pool; it would enclose the swimming pool on the deck in the southwest corner next to the fence. He is proposing aerobic classes on the grass and then the ladies can go get in the hot tub. The pool has $2000 from the budget that he has to go toward the cost of $3700. Sander Larson suggested that we get a little work done around the picnic area. The council discussed and did not make a decision. RE: PARK MAINTENANCE Bruce told the council that Jack Van Houten is in charge of the physical maintenance of the parks, including upkeep on the diamonds. Vaughn Jenkins is in charge of the reservations of the diamonds and pool. He also reported on the maintenance that has been done. Kathy Koon complained about the condition of the ball diamonds. The mayor told the council that there would be someone on Saturday at both parks to make sure the picnic areas are set up and clean for the reservations and also clean up after the people leave that have reserved the shelters. RE: STREET REPAIR The mayor told the council that the bids for the street repair should be ready to go next week. The street department is spraying roundup on weeds in vacant lots. Dale Steiner called and has sprayed the canal behind Park Street and got it cleaned out. RE: PARK RESERVATIONS The Council discussed charging an extra $15.00 cleanup fee on park reservations to be refunded if the shelter is left clean. The council asked the city clerk to go through the reservations and see how many families, businesses, churches or clubs have made reservations so the council can consider that and make a decision at the next meeting. The council scheduled a meeting on 2nd East with the engineers for June 10th at 7:00 A.M. for a briefing on the project. Because of the AIC meeting in Boise on June 18th the next council meeting will be held at 6:30 P.M. on June 17th just before the 2nd East Public .Hearing. A motion was made by Bruce Sutherland and seconded by Bruce Casper to pay the bills. All Aye. A motion was made by Sander Larson and seconded by Glen Pond to adjourn. All Aye. Mayor, C. Porter ~/ ~ ~'~ City Clerk, Ro y i4 fl NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, ZONING ORDINANCE N0.478 4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be i held and conducted by and before the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, on Wednesday, the 4th day of June, 1986, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., in the Council Chambers of the City Building e at 12 North Center, Rexburg, Idaho, regarding proposed 4 amendments and changes of City of Rexburg, Idaho, Zoning Ordinance No. 478, to provide as follows: 1. That the following described property be zoned R-3 rather than R-2 as it is presently zoned. That said property is located in the Mill Hollow Mobile Home Park in j Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho, and is described as follows: Commencing at a point that is 1642.79 feet north of the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter ~~ ~ of Section 20, Township 6 North, Range 40 East, ~ f Boise Meridian, Madison County, Idaho, and ' "~ running thence N. 89°55'28" E. 1003.55 feet; thence South 82.18 feet; thence West 1003.55 feet; thence North 80.86 feet to the point of beginning. 2. That the following described property located in Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho, be zoned R-1 rather than R-3 as it is presently zoned: Commencing at a point that is West along the South Line of Section 29, 1122 feet more or less from the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 6 North, Range 40 East, Boise Meridian, and 1," f' running thence West, along the South Line of Section 29,.198 feet more or less to a sixteenth line; thence North along said sixteenth line, 1320 feet more or less to a sixteenth line; thence East, along said sixteenth line, 198 feet more or less; thence South, 1320 feet more or less to the point of beginning. t is ~- , ,% 3. That the following described property which is located south of the old Rexburg Golf Course in Rexburg, Idaho, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -1- ~1 be zoned R-1: `~- Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 6 North, Range 39 East, Boise Meridian, and running thence West, along the Section Line 990 feet; thence South, 660 feet; thence West to the Quarter Line 330 feet more or less; thence South, along said Quarter Line, 990 feet; thence East, 629 feet; thence North 330 feet; thence East 629 feet more or less to the sixteenth line; thence North, along said sixteenth line, 1320 feet more or less to the point of ' At such hearing the City Council will hear all persons and all objections and recommendations relative to such proposed amendments and changes. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Section 67-6509 and 67-6511, Idaho Code, and all amendments thereof. Dated this 7th day of May, 1986. CITY OF REXBURG ,- ,, By ~ ~ ~ ~v City C k (SEAL) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -2-