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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 24, 1998
Minutes of a regular meeting held at the city municipal building on, February 24, 1998.
Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Marvin C. Gunter, W. Dean
Wood, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and City
Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Councilman Steven M. England was excused.
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Cotant.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections or additions to regular
meeting minutes of February 10, 1998.
Councilman Quick moved to approve regular meeting minutes of February 10, 1998 as
read. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members present voted in favor of
motion.
REPLAT AND VACATING OF LARIAT LANE RIGHT OF WAY IN PARADISE ACRES
,^ SUBDIVISION - An application by Con Jensen, 8294 W. Buckskin Road, Pocatello,
Idaho for a replat of Lariat Lane right of way and replat of Lot 26, Block 7 and Lot 1,
Block 17 of Paradise Acres Subdivision, and vacating of Lariat Lane right of way in
Paradise Acres Subdivision. Property is presently zoned Limited Residential, (R -2).
Residents on Sorrel and Lariat Lane are all opposed to an extension of Lariat Lane.
Mayor Cotant explained, if this application is approved, Con Jensen is building a
residence on a lot being vacated.
Clarence Hanners, 401 Lariat Lane stated, a walk way is needed in the Lariat Lane right
of way. Mr. Hanners stated kids are jumping his fence. Mr. Hanners said his irrigation
ditch is very important to him, Mr. Hanners said he heard the contractor is going to cover
up the ditch. Mayor Cotant stated the contractor cannot cover the ditch.
PWD Smart stated, if the ditch is within the Paradise Acres Subdivision Plat, the City
would require the developer to pipe the ditch. If the ditch is outside the Paradise Acres
Subdivision Plat the City cannot require the ditch to be piped. PWD Smart stated City
Staff is researching, to see if the ditch is within the Paradise Acres Subdivision Plat.
Discussion about water rights in the area.
Attorney Holmes suggested, if the street does not go through, there really needs to be an
improved turn around.
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REPLAT PARADISE ACRES SUBDIVISION PLAT AND VACATING LARIAT LANE
RIGHT OF WAY - (cont.) -
Con Jensen expressed concern about who pays for the sidewalk. Attorney Holmes stated
sidewalks in other areas have been constructed by the developer.
Discussion about speeding on Lariat Lane.
Councilman Quick moved to approve the replat of Lariat Lane right of way and replat of
Lot 26, Block 7, and Lot 1, Block 17 of Paradise Acres Subdivision and vacating of
Lariat Lane right of way in Paradise Acres Subdivision, subject to Con Jensen
redesigning the replat of Lariat Lane Plan to provide for a sidewalk. Councilman Wood
seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion.
CODE UPDATES REPORT - BUILDING INSPECTOR CARY CAMPBELL - BI Campbell
asked the Council to consider the following items:
1. The adoption of the following codes to the 1997 Editions, by resolution:
A. Uniform Building Code.
B. Uniform Fire Code.
C. Uniform Mechanical Code.
D. Uniform Sign Code.
2. An ordinance for the adoption of:
A. Mechanical Code, Appendix B, Chapter 13 "Fuel Gas Piping ".
B. National Electrical Code - 1996 Edition.
C. Uniform Plumbing Code - 1997 Edition.
3. The determination of what percentage of an existing structure's value of repairing or
remodeling should create the requirement of updating to CABO /ANSI A117.1 -1992
standards, (Handicapped Accessibility Code).
4. The requirement of a minimum of 3" of 3/4" minus gravel and compaction under any
concrete slab which is to have vehicles parked on it.
5. The notification of the Building Department on all habitable structures within the city
which are damaged due to any cause, so that a determination of utilization or
condemnation can be made.
6. For the Building Official to be made Fire Marshall for all new construction in the city.
7. To approve the method in which the Building Department determines the cost of new
and remodeled construction within our area of jurisdiction.
After discussion, Attorney Holmes was directed to prepare resolutions and ordinances for
Council review.
UPDATING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - Mayor Cotant suggested the Council meet with Land
Use and Development Commission to review and update, if needed the Comprehensive
Plan.
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FINANCIAL REPORT for month of January, 1998 was presented to Mayor Cotant and Council.
CLAIMS - Computer print -out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council.
Councilman Wood moved to approve computer print -out claims as presented.
Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion.
At 8:40 p.m., Councilman Quick moved to go into executive session meeting as authorized by
Idaho Code 67- 2345(c) to conduct deliberations to acquire an interest in real property
which is not owned by a public agency. Councilman Gunter seconded. 100% of Council
present approved the motion. Quick, yes; England, absent; Gunter, yes; Wood, yes.
Discussion about purchase of property north of City Offices.
No final action or final decision was made.
At 8:50 p.m., Councilman Wood moved, Councilman Gunter seconded, with full council
approve to adjourn meeting.
4ohn O. Cotant, Mayor
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Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk