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Minutes of the City Council Meeting
7/1/92
7:30 P.M.
State of Idaho)
County of Madison (ss
City of Rexburg)
Present were the following: Mayor: Nile Boyle
Councilmembera: Farrell Young
Glen Pond
Jim Flamm
Nyle Fullmer
Bruce Sutherland
Brad Liljenquist
City Attorney: J. D. Hancock
City Clerk: Rose Bagley
Finance Director: Richard Horner
Pledge to the flag.
A motion was made by Nyle Fullmer and seconded by Glen Pond to approve
the minutes. All Aye
RE: PUBLIC HEARING TO COMBINE EQUIPMENT, ETC. OF THE CITY OF REXBURG
AND THE MADISON COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENTS
7:30 P. M. Public Hearing that the City of Rexburg and the Madison
County Fire Protection District propose to enter into an agreement
providing for the joint use, ownership and operation of the assets and
property of the two entities. The agreement provides for the joint
payment of expenses, except for certain items which each entity will
continue to pay separately, and also provides for the establishment of
a joint fund for the future purchase of equipment. The City of Rexburg
Mayor and City Council and Madison County Fire Protection District
Board of Commissioners will continue to jointly govern and control the
fire protection within the confines of the two entities.
Don Blunck and Milt Westwood from the Madison County Fire Protection
District Board were at the meeting, with Ken Anderson arriving late.
No one was at the meeting to comment at the hearing.
A motion was made by Glen Pond and seconded by Nyle Fullmer to accept
the Agreement as reviewed at the last meeting to consolidate. All Aye
Nyle Fullmer stated that it would be a positive thing for the City and
he wanted to commend Dee Owens, Rex Larson and the Commissioners for
the work they had done on it.
RE: DISCUSSION OF SWIMMING POOL AND OPTION OF A NEW ONE
Mike Mitchell was at the meeting representing the Swimming Pool
Committee. Mike gave a report on the findings of the committee. He
handed out a copy of the findings of the committee. (copy attached)
Members of the board were Brad Liljenquist, Clair Boyle, Mike Mitchell,
Don Rydalch, Jan Lindford, Loretta Smith, Kendell Nielson, Doug Smith
and Lee Terry. Mike also explained the history of the pool. Four out
of six days the pool is full. Our pool is one of the most busy pools
in the valley. The pool is getting so old that parts are not available
to repair it. Every week there is another problem. Our pool is one of
the warmest pools in this area. The committee would like to make some
recommendations to the council: 1) to build a new out door pool; 2) to
build a pool at Porter Park or 3) that we pay for a consultant to come
to Rexburg and make a recommendation and 4) that we need to set up a
Recreation District. The consultant would cost from $2500 to $7500.
They had called around to get fees for a consultant. It was suggested
that the school district, city council and county commissioners work
together and and make it a community effort. We need to set up a
Recreation District.
A committee went to Hailey to look at their Recreation District. This
would need to be voted on. The committee would hope the council will
do something to act on the information the committee has given them. A
decision needs to be made on what to do next.
Glen Pond asked what the recommended life of the pool is. Mike said
the motor is bad and unsafe. It is working but just barely. His guess
is the life of the pool is two or three more years. The Health and
Welfare Department told us we need a new pool.
Doug Smith stated that we will have to look at a supplement income for
the pool. We are not sure the pole gives us a true picture. We need a
consultant to come in and talk to us.
Cliff Jaussi - You still have the same problems with the pool that we
did when the pool was built. The city needs a bigger pool. It needs
to be a County/City Program. A good share of the kids come from the
county. If it was a joint project it would not be such a burden on the
city. There are a lot of intelligent people in the city with out
bringing someone in. He felt an open air pool would be best.
The school would probably use the pool if we extend the use to early
spring and late fall. Bruce told the council that Bountiful has a doom
over their pool, and when the weather gets good they take the doom down.
Cliff Jaussi asked if an indoor pool would close down the Racquet Ball
pool. Pat Burton said she had seen a lot of indoor pools that do well.
There is not room for the public to use the college pool.
Bruce Sutherland said he had talked to Bountiful. They have a nice
complex. The concept of the bubble over the pool is being able to
retract it. They run the pool about 8 or 9 months of the year.
Doug Smith said we are slow getting the Recreation District started
this summer. We need to get the concept passed and then generate
money. We might have to save for 4 or 5 years toward the pool.
The mayor stated it would be nice to get the pool from some where other
than taxes. 66~ of the kids using the pool are from outside of the
City of Rexburg.
Mike stated that there is matching funds grant available from the Water
Resource Board, but the paper work needs to be in by January 8 of 1993.
Brad Liljenquist told the council the committee needs to know where to
go from here. Do you want the committee to check into a consultant.
Doug Smith stated that the committee would not have any problem using
local people if they know what they are doing. A consultant could give
us a lot of information. Blaine County used a consultant and their
pool is working right. Brad Liljenquist said if we build a new pool we
will do it in three phases. It could be built so the cover could go on
in the future. A consultant wants about $95 per hour and a plane
ticket to Rexburg.
Doug Smith said a problem about someone local is we don't build pools
around here. Mike said we need to look at alternative sources of money
before we ask the public to put money in to a pool.
J. D. Hancock said if it is the consensus to promote a Recreation
District, it could be put on the Ballet this year. Brad stated the
timing for the election is important and suggested that we have a
special election for it in August. The mayor said we would need to
start on it and work on it for about one year.
Doug Smith suggested that we need public meetings and get some ground
work done and some input from the public.
Mike asked if the council would be interested in going to the County
Commissioners and present the ideas. The mayor said he thought it
would be a good idea for he, Brad and a couple of the committee members
to go to the commissioners.
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Nyle Fullmer wondered if at the election this fall we could just take
an unofficial poll, an advisory vote. He also felt that the council
needs to support the mayor and members of the committee in meeting with
the county commissioners and the school board. The mayor said an
important thing is we need to educate the people. Doug said we need a
vote of support or some money for a consultant from the council.
A motion was made by Farrell Young and seconded by Nyle Fullmer to have
the mayor and committee members meet with the County. All Aye
Don Rydalch suggested that they also meet with Sugar City Council.
The mayor thanked the committee for their work.
RE: PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE BUDGET - SENIOR CITIZEN BUILDING
8:00 P. M. Public Hearing for consideration of an amendment to the
1991-1992 fiscal year budget by appropriating additional monies
received by the City of Rexburg. Proposed Additional Expenditures for
the Senior Citizens Building Fund $130,000. Expenditure of the monies
will be in accordance with the provisions authorized by the grants. No
one was at the meeting to protest. Brad Liljenquist asked since we
borrowed the money from the Revolving Loan Fund will it be paid back.
Richard said it would .
Mayor Boyle read Ordinance 733
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 724,
THE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
1991 ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1992: APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL MONIES THAT
ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, IN THE SUM OF
$130,000 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by councilman Nyle Fullmer and seconded by Bruce
Sutherland that the rules requiring an ordinance of a general and
permanent nature to be read on three occasions be dispensed with and
that said ordinance be numbered 733.
Those voting aye:
Those voting nay:
Brad Liljenquist
Farrell Young
Glen Pond
Bruce Sutherland
Nyle Fullmer
Jim Flamm
None
Ordinance 733 was then placed before the council. The mayor then
called for the voting for final passage of the ordinance,and the motion
was made by Brad Liljenquist and seconded by Nyle Fullmer that
ordinance 733 be passed.
Those voting aye: Brad Liljenquist
Farrell Young
Glen Pond
Jim Flamm
Bruce Sutherland
Nyle Fullmer
Those voting nay: None
The roll showed all councilman present voting "Aye" carried, the mayor
declared that the majority of all the members of the city council had
voted for the passage of said ordinance was duly and regularly passed.
Mayor Boyle declared the motion carried.
Cliff Jaussi stated that we need an income tax in Rexburg to pay for
the pool. It would reduce the tax on property owners in the City.
Jim Flamm gave the report on the Planning & Zoning meeting.
RE: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT COMMITTEE
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The mayor reported on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee. The
suggested members for this committee are Paul Carver, Jim Morris,
Leslie Walker, Gina Arnold, Bron Leishman, Charles Frost and Clinton
Kingsford. A motion was made by Glen Pond and seconded by Jim Flamm to
accept all the above names for the committee. All Aye
RE: REPORT FROM THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
EPA had been up again this week and talked to Dave. Robichaud had
recommended that we hire another person to work at the plant. He also
thought that we needed to publish in the paper those companies that are
not in compliance. We also need to start a Public Awareness and
recycling of chemicals.
Forsgren will have the preliminary report by September and we can get
ready for a bond election.
RE: A.D.A. (AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT)
The mayor reported that we need to form a committee for A.D.A. We are
proceeding in checking all city property to see that it meets A.D.A.
regulations. Those recommended for the committee are Mayor Boyle, Rose
Bagley, Tom Grossman, Maryann Birch, and Rose Murphy. A motion was
made by Glen Pond and seconded by Brad Liljenquist to appoint the above
names to the A.D.A. Committee. All Aye.
The council reviewed the Plat for the property next to Walmart.
A motion was made by Jim Flamm and seconded by Glen Pond to approve the
bills. All Aye
The mayor announced that after the council meeting there needed to be a
meeting with the Fire Committee and also with the Police Committee.
RE: DISCUSSION OF 4TH NORTH BEING CHANGED TO TECHNOLOGY WAY
Jim Flamm asked about the name of 4th North being changed to Technology
Way. He felt we should leave it 4th North. Did we consider the ASC
office. Brad and Bruce felt that we should leave it like it is and
just put up a double sign with both names on the sign.
A motion was made by Farrell Young to leave it as it was, 4th North,
and let the new business put the name they want on their driveway.
Seconded by Jim Flamm. Glen Pond said he did not understand the
motion, if we are going to double sign it.
The mayor asked for a vote. Those voting nay: Glen Pond, Brad
Liljenquist, Bruce Sutherland. Those voting aye: Jim Flamm, Farrell
Young. Abstain: Nyle Fullmer.
Meeting Adjourned.
Mayor, Nile L. Bo e
City Cle k, Rose le
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To: The Pool Committee
From: Mike Mitchell, Rexburg City Pool Manager
Concerning: Recapping of conditions at current city pool
Date: April 2. 1992
The following areas were discussed by those committee members who met at
the Rexburg City Pool on March 30, 1992.
1. Dressing Rooms
a> Too small for volume of patrons
b) Not enough toiletries for volume of patrons
c) Lack of handicap entrance
d> Lack of separate swimmer/non-swimmer entrance
e) No baby changing area or space
f) Not enough shower systems
g) shower interferes with patron entrance
2. Office
a) Not an entrance which can adequately handle the volume of patrons
b) Office is an overused multipurpose space
c> Clothe bags in the office is hazardous because of too many
d) During a sudden storm there is not enough room to handle
the patrons waiting for parents making it hazardous
e) Office cashier cannot keep control of patrons coming into
the office because of space limitations during busy hours
f) Office does not have a sick room to handle emergencies
g> Pool manager lacks space to conduct business during
open pool hours
3. Filter Room
a) Pop] filter motor sits below water level and has been flooded
out twice before creating a dangerous electrical situation
b) Lack of adequate ventilation has caused the filter system
_ to overheat shutting the system down as much as ten times in
one day
c) Lack of adequate space in the filter room .causes pool employees
to walk on pipes when checking filters and heat system. This is
dangerous due to slipping and being near the heater
d) Lack of space makes it difficult to make repairs
4. Pool
a) Concrete has several areas that have uneven surfaces
b) No handicap entrance into the pool
c> No lights in the pool due to aged electrical conduit system
d) The size of the pool has limited the patron use to the point
that the pool has turned poeple away an average of 4 of 6 days
per week
e) Pool plaster is very rough and needs repairs
f) Cracks in the pool walls appear to be ma,ior
g) Cracks in the pool filter system cause the filter system to
work erratically
5. Slide
a) Tower is rusting and needs repairs
b) Broken pipe under the slide pool
c) Small aging heaters need to be replaced
6. Facility
a) No guard break room to take a safety break from the sun
b) Storage area does not handle what the pool needs are
c) t1o drop off zone that is extremely safe
d) Diving area size has caused the Health Dept to require
that both diving boards be removed and replaced with
one small diving board In the middle of the diving area
e) Lack of space close to the pool for female employees when
pool closes at dusk
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Madison County ?a;:rayers: you hav~~ un , pportunity through this medium to have c!irect input
into decisions regarding the public swimr~~ing pool and publi^, recreation activities in genial. Your
view is of extreme importance to the future of recreational activities provided by this county and the
city of Rexburg. Please answer the folloaving questions and, ii` you desire, include other remarks in
the space provided. Please return this poll to Lincoln El;;mentary School in care of Mike Mitchell by
May 21st.
FA~~S
1. Did you know that:
a. The Rexburg swimming pool is 30 years old?
o yes, o no
~. Over 66% of the pool's use is by non-Rexburg
residents?
o yes, o no
c. There will be no high dive t"i; year because of new
government safety regulations?
o yes, o no
d. Even though user fees are lower than elsewhere, this
pool has been self-supporting for the last two years.
Cther pools in the area run in the red as much as 50%?
o yes, o no
~. The pool's daily patronage is over 1,000 people per
day?
o yes, o no
2. Do you, your children or grandchildren use the
peal?
o yes, o no
. Do you feel the pool is too crowded?
o yes, o no
4. Do you think there is a parking problem at
present pool site?
o yes, o no
5. Does the pool's present site facilitate safe
bicycling for children within the city limits?
o yes, o no
the
E. Do you think that the pool brings added revenue
to local businesses from outside Madison County?
o yes, o no
7. Do you think that the slide Is the major attraction
for most pool patrons?
o yes, o no
SC~LUTII~J~lS
Eecause of the pool's age, maintenance costs have
sky-rocfceted. lNhat would you recommend?
o increase maintenance budget.
o build nev/ pool.
o maintain status quo until pool is no longer usable.
0 other
!f you selected building a new pool, would you
recornrnend:
o larger
o same size
and
0 outdoor (summer use only)
o indoor (year-round use)
and
o building the nevr facility at the present site.
o building the new facility next to the new middle school.
o Working with the Madison School district to build North of
the Junior High next to the County Library after the
Washington School closes.
o Alternate Choices
This poll was devised to generate public interest in the
need for a new pool facitiiy. We would like to hear any
and all of your ideas concerning this important
community recreational concept. Please use the space
below for your added comments.
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PUBLIC POOL POLL
KAY, 1992
FACTS
YES NO
#1 A) 134 121
B) 46 203
C) 55 198
D) 47 207
E) 59 179
#2 188 69
#3 207 28
#4 217 39
#5 101 128
#6 146 83
#7 169 74
TOTAL
(255)
(249)
(253)
(2543
(234)
(257)
(235)
1256)
(239)
(229)
(243)
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soLUTloxs
x Increase Maintenance Budget 15
* Build neW Pool 1?7
x Status Quo 25
Total 217
• Larger 217
x Same size 3
.Total 220
AND:
« Outdoor 55
+~ Indoor 161
~ Othertboth) '~
Total 220 ~`
AHD:
~ Present site 79
* Hear Middle School 62
~ Near Library (Junior High) 62
+~ Other (High School) 16
~ Other? 6
Total 225
Survey from three sources: 200 respondents from Ricks College
personnel, 50 respondents from Madison Elementary Schools, 25
respondents from_Sugar City school patrons.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Rexburg will hold a
public hearing for consideration of an amendment to the 1991-1992
fiscal year budget by appropriating additional monies received by the
City of Rexburg, said hearing to be held at City Hall, 12 North Center
at 8:00 pm on 1st day of July, 1992.
PROPOSED ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES
Senior Citizens Building Fund $130,000
PROPOSED ADDITIONAL REVENUES
Senior Citizens Building Fund $130,000
Expenditure of the monies will be in accordance with the provisions
authorized by the grants.
Dated this 16th day of June, 1992.
City Clerk G%
Publish June 23 & 30th, 1992
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED
RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Rexburg and
the Madison County Fire Protection District propose to enter
into an agreement providing for the joint use, ownership and
operation,of the assets and property of the two entities. A
copy of the entire agreement is available for inspection at the
Rexburg City Clerk's office, 12 North Center, Rexburg, Idaho,
or the Madison County Fire Department, 26 North Center,
Rexburg, Idaho, during normal business hours.
The agreement provides for the joint payment of
expenses, except for certain items which each entity will
continue to pay separately, and also provides for the
establishment of a joint fund for the future purchase of
equipment. The City of Rexburg Mayor and City Council and
Madison County Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners
will continue to jointly govern and control the fire protection
,within the confines of the two entities.
Pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 67-2323, the Rexburg
City Council and Madison County Fire Protection District
propose to ratify said agreement at the Rexburg City Council
Meeting on G7ednesday, July 1, 1992, at 7:30 p.m., at the
Rexburg City Hall. All persons desiring to make any objections
are requested to be present at said time and place.
DATED this 3rd day of June, 1992.
Rose Bagley, ity erk
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(Seal)
NOTICE OF PROPSOED
RATIFICATION AGREEMENT -1-