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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Minutes of a regular Council Meeting held at the City Council Chambers, February 25, 2014.
Roll call, those present: Mayor Kevin England, Council Members: Josh Ellis, Ryan Lewis, Brent
Marshall, Kermit Morrison.
The meeting was called to order at 7:OOpm by Mayor Kevin England.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Kevin England
Approval of Minutes. Council Member Morrison moved to approve the council study session
minutes of February 4, 2014 and the regular meeting minutes of February 11, 2014. Council
Member Marshall seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
A public hearing was held on the application by the Pocatello Chubbuck Auditorium
District for zone change from agricultural to commercial for a portion of the open field
north of Knudsen Blvd. Brady Smith from Rocky Mountain Engineering represented the
applicant. He explained how the proposed development on the property made the zone change
necessary. It is the applicants opinion that the change in land use will fit into the overall use of
the property and that it conformed with the comprehensive plan of the city. Currently all the
infrastructure needed to proceed is in place. Mayor England opened the public hearing. There
being no comment Mayor England closed the public hearing. There was no further comment
from staff.
Approval of the application by the Pocatello Chubbuck Auditorium District for a zone
change from agricultural to commercial for a portion of the open field north of Knudsen
Blvd. Council Member Ellis moved to approve the zone change. Council Member Lewis
seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
A public hearing was held on the application by the Pocatello Chubbuck Auditorium
District for the Event Center Subdivision preliminary plat. Brady Smith from Rocky
Mountain Engineering represented the applicant. He explained the plat including the foot print
of the building, the disposition of the canal on the north side of the building the planned parking
and the traffic flow. Council Member Marshall ask about the number of parking spaces and the
number of entry/exits on the plat. Council Member Marshall was concerned that the plan might
underestimate the number of parking spaces needed and provide for adequate traffic control. The
legally required parking is one stall per every 4 seats in the facility. This has been met. There
are three entry exits on the property, two on Knudsen and one on Linden. It is the applicants
opinion that the number of entry exits, along with the design of Knudsen Blvd, will handle the
traffic adequately. Mayor England declared the public hearing open.
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Gary Wicklund, 413 Idealya, wanted clarification of the 80 foot right of way that exists
between his property and the proposed facility. The right of way does not encroach on his
property. Mr. Wicklund was concerned about the snow buildup on the buried culvert. Mitch
Geer of Rocky Mountain Engineering explained that it was the property owners responsibility to
maintain the increased run off from the development, not the entire run off. With the canal being
buried and the resulting berm in place, there is extremely little chance there would be flows north
of the berm that would exceed the current flows. Mr. Wicklund ask who would be responsible
for the maintenance of the berm. The property owner will be responsible for the maintenance of
the berm. Fort Hall Irrigation is responsible for maintenance of the canal. Mr. Wicklund asked
if access to the right of way will be restricted. It will. Finally Mr. Wicklund asked about the
retention pond on the north east corner of the property. The capacity of the pond was explained.
If for some reason the pond was unable to contain a particular flow the run off would still be
maintained on the event center's property.
John (Bill) Aller, 222 W Linden, wanted clarification of the size of green space on the east side
of the property. This space is 40 feet. He asked for a privacy fence rather than a wire fence. The
concern with a privacy fence is the upkeep on the fence with animals in the pasture to the east.
Council Member Morrison asked if the trees that are being removed will be replaced. There are
plans to replace the trees. Mr. Aller asked about a proposed walking path. There was talk of a
walking path in the planning stages, however, there is no walking path planned currently. Mr.
Aller explained that the west end of Linden is a gravel road and asked if the road would be
improved. There are no plans at this point to improve Linden. Council Member Ellis suggested
that the City should at a minimum pave the portion of the street that is not paved. With no other
comment Mayor England declared the public hearing closed.
Approval of the application by the Pocatello Chubbuck Auditorium District for the Event
Center Subdivision Preliminary Plat. Council Member Lewis moved to approve the
Preliminary Plat. Council Member Ellis seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes,
Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Ratification of the Chubbuck Development Board appointments, seat #1 Kent Kearns and
seat #2 Rick Keller. Council Member Ellis moved to ratify the appointments. Council Member
Morrison seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Ordinance #731 changing the dates and times of council meetings. The council will meet on
the 151 and 3`d Wednesdays of each month at 6pm. Council Member Morrison moved to waive
the rule that the ordinance be read on three separate occasions one being in full. Council
Member Ellis seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Council Member Ellis moved to adopt Ordinance #731. Council Member Lewis seconded. Roll
call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Council Meeting Minutes Continued
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Computer print out claims for February 25, 2014 were presented to the Mayor and Council.
Council Member Marshall moved to approve the claims as published. Council Member Ellis
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
At 8:10pm Council Member Morrison moved to adjourn. Council Member Ellis seconded and
the full Council approved.
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