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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 10 2004 CM143 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 10', 2004 Minutes of a regular meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, August 10`h, 2004. Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Steven M. England, Marvin C. Gunter, Kent Kearns, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Council member Leroy S. Quick was excused. Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Cotant. Mayor Cotant introduced Josh Madsen as a student council member APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections and additions to Special Meeting Minutes of July 27th, 2004 and Regular Meeting Minutes of July 27th, 2004. Councilman Kearns moved to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of July 27th, 2004 and Regular Meeting Minutes of July 27', 2004 as read, Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. SUNSET WEST SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT - Larry Herrod, 5612 Hawthorne Road presented the Sunset West Subdivision Preliminary Plat. PWD Smart stated the Sunset West Subdivision is outside of City Limits, the developers have asked the City for sewer and water service. PWD Smart said the water line should be a 16" line instead of 12 ". Mr. Herrod asked the Council if the City would consider participating in the difference in the size of the water line. Mayor Cotant stated the City does participate when a water line is required larger than what is there.. Mayor Cotant suggested there be a park rather than small berms and grass areas throughout the subdivision. Mayor Cotant stated there should be public parking around the park area. Mr. Herrod said the homeowners association will maintain the public areas, park, berms, etc. Attorney Holmes suggested the City review the Sunset West Subdivision Home Owners Association Agreement. Discussion about a secondary irrigation system. 145 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) August Wh, 2004 SUNSET WEST SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT - (cont.) Councilman Kearns moved to recommend to Bannock County approval of the Sunset West Preliminary Plat with the following conditions: 1. Name change of Sabrina Street. 2. Staff recommends the 16" waterline extend west 2700' on Chubbuck Road and connect with the waterline in Jasmine Drive. City participation though negotiations with City Staff and Attorney Holmes. 3. Standard 6" curb and gutter be used instead of ribbon curb. 4. Required to use standard pavement section for collector streets on Jasmine Drive. 5. City Standard 55' radius cul -de -sac is required. 6. Phasing as proposed by development - The second access will be in the second phase.. 7. Council to review the Sunset Homeowners Association Agreement and be allowed to provide input. 8. Consider public parking spaces for park area. 9. The Sunset West Subdivision will be annexed into City of Chubbuck at such time it is contiguous with the City of Chubbuck. 10. Explore possibilities of second water irrigation system or assignment of water rights to the City of Chubbuck. Councilman England seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. FINAL SHORT PLAT - PWD Smart presented the Family Dollar Store Addition Final Short Plat. Councilman England moved to approve the Family Dollar Store Additional Final Short Plat as presented, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. REQUEST FROM BANNOCK BARK PARKS - Alissa Salmore, Chair Bannock Bark Parks presented the idea of dog parks to the City Council with the intent to open discussion about creating a dog park in the City of Chubbuck. Alissa Salmore said they would like a dog park in Chubbuck, their mission is to provide the organizational and fiscal resources to make it happen. Alissa Salmore said the fund raising strategies are going to include grant writing, local fund raising, private donations and membership fees. 147 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) August 10h, 2004 REQUEST FROM BANNOCK BARK PARKS - (cont.) Alissa Salmore stated dog parks usually have a 4' to 5' fences around them, with an airlock gate. There will be signs posted stating the rules. The infrastructure is funded by the Bannock Bark Parks Organization. Alissa said dog parks are usually one acre or more. Attorney Holmes said he will prepare a resolution addressing the use of an acre of land in Capell Park for a Bannock Bark Park on the next Council Meeting Agenda. PARKS, THE GULLY AND FUTURE PARKS ON EAST CHUBBUCK ROAD - Dennis Stoddard, 780 E. Chubbuck Road stated he is disappointed on what has happened with parks in his area over the years. Mr. Stoddard felt it is time the East Chubbuck Road area received a park. Mr. Stoddard stated the first recommendation he would make is to put park benches and a pavilion in the parks that are near the area. Mr. Stoddard said there are several people in the area that will donate time installing benches, playground equipment and a pavilion. Mr. Stoddard said the residents in the area will talk to the Harts' about a park dedication. Mayor Cotant said the only location for a park in that area now is the Hart Property. Steve Nielson, 765 Leondias spoke in favor of a park in the subdivision. Mr. Nielson said he would like a pavilion in Jordan Park. Deloy Stuart, 767 Monika Court suggested Mayor Cotant and Council be pro- active with new developers to make sure we get the necessary parks. Mr. Stuart suggested a green way be put along the canal. Mr. Stuart felt the residents will help with donations and labor. Mayor Cotant will meet with residents about where a pavilion will be placed in Community Park. ORDINANCE #589 - Adding daycare to Section 18.12.030 (2) (k) of the Chubbuck Municipal Code to clarify that a day care may be a major home occupation for which the procedures for a major home occupation may apply. Attorney Holmes read Ordinance #589 in full for the third and final reading. Councilman England moved to adopt Ordinance #589 as read, Councilman Gunter seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, absent; England, yes; Gunter, yes; Kearns, yes. 149 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) August 10`x', 2004 BID - PARK LAWN DRIVE CONSTRUCTION - YELLOWSTONE AVE AND PARK LAWN PWD Smart presented a recap of the bids received: Eagle Talon Construction, Inc $77,831.20 Holm Construction, LLC $80,655.01 Mickelsen Construction, Inc. $69,140.73 Jack B. Parsons Company $69,106.60 PWD Smart stated all seems to be in order with the low bidder Jack B. Parsons. Councilman England moved to authorize Mayor Cotant to enter into a contract with Jack B. Parsons Company for the low bid of $69,106.60, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members present voted in favor of the motion. 2004 -2005 FISCAL YEAR TENTATIVE BUDGET - City Clerk Ron Conlin presented the following proposed 2004 -2005 Fiscal Year Budget. General Fund $ 3,530,941. Law Enforcement Grants $ 15,000. HS &R $ 561.273. TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 4,107,214. Park Dedication Fund $ 108,000. Chubbuck Development Authority $ 885,000. Sewer Fund $ 1,380,760. Water Fund $ 1,858,000. Sanitation Fund $ 889,000. Special Revenue Fund $ 57,900. Employee Benefit Fund $ 540.000. GRAND TOTAL $ 9,825,874. City Clerk Conlin stated the General Fund has a negative balance of $51,771 that will have to be addressed prior to the public hearing on August 20, 2004. CC Conlin stated at the request of Baseball Commissioner and Animal Control Officer he is advertizing a raise in registration and animal control fees of more than 5% for the August 24th, 2004 Council Meeting. Public Hearing notice is attached. 151 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) August 10h, 2004 2004 -2005 FISCAL YEAR TENTATIVE BUDGET - (cont.) Councilman England moved to adopt the 2004 -2005 FY Tentative Budget as presented with the addition of Police Department Grants of $15,000, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. CLAIMS - Computer print -out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council. Councilman Gunter moved to approve the computer print -out claims as presented, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. ANNOUNCEMENT - Chubbuck Days Parade and Celebration - August 14"', 2004, Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. At 9:45 p.m, Councilman England moved, Councilman Gunter seconded, with full council approval to adjourn meeting. Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Cotant and City Council From: Steven Smart Date: August 10, 2004 Subject: Park Lawn Drive Construction We received bids this afternoon on the Park Lawn Drive construction along the Tastee Treet frontage and extending west to the Avalon Park development. Bids received are shown in the following table. Bidder Name Bid Amount Eagle Talon Construction, Inc. $77,831.20 Holm Construction, LLC $80,655.01 Mickelsen Construction, Inc. $69,140.73 Jack B. Parsons Company $69,106.60 All seems to be in order with the low bidder, Jack B. Parsons Co. and I recommend that you authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract for this project. I-�i t n M. Smart Public Works Director 1 Jy Mr. Roy Conlin City Clerk Chubbuck City Hall 5160 Yellowstone Ave. Chubbuck, ID 83202 August 5, 2004 Dear Mr. Conlin: /"Beak PaAg 9 I would like to request time on a city council meeting agenda in order to present information regarding the benefits of DOG PARKS on behalf of Bannock Bark Parks. Bannock Bark Parks is a local non -profit group that advocates for and conducts fundraising efforts to establish public, fenced parks where citizens can bring their dogs to exercise and play off - leash. These parks can offer a recreation environment safer for people and dogs. Our presentation will introduce the idea of dog parks to the city council with the intent to open discussion about creating a dog park in the city of Chubbuck. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Alissa Salmore Chair, Board of Directors Bannock Bark Parks 119 Princeton Ave. Pocatello, ID 83201 208 - 406 -3294 bannockbarkparks @yahoo.com 0 CITY OF CHUBBUCK NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Ordinances of the City of Chubbuck and the Laws of the State of Idaho, that the City Council of the City of Chubbuck will hold a public hearing at the Chubbuck City Hall, 5 160 Yellowstone Ave. , Chubbuck, Idaho at the hour of 7:30 p.m., August 24th, 2004, for the purpose of revising Park and Police Department. Fees will be increased more than 5 %. Current Fee New Fee Boys Baseball Fees $55.00 $65.00 Running at large I` violation $25.00 $30.00 Impound I` violation $25.00 $25.00 Daily boarding 1" violation $ 2.50 $ 5.00 Running at large 2nd violation $50.00 $60.00 Impound 2 "d violation $50.00 $50.00 Day boarding 2 "d violation $ 5.00 $10.00 Adoption fees Dogs $20.00 $30.00 Cats $10.00 $10.00 Owner Release Fees of Animals One Animal $15.00 $20.00 Litter of 5 $20.00 $40.00 Litter over 5 $35.00 $40.00 License Fees Spayed and Neutered Dogs $ 3.00 $ 6.00 Un- spayed and Neutered Dogs $, 5.00 $10.00 Kennel License for each Dog $10.00 $20.00 after second. A more detailed description of the above proposed business license application schedule is on file in the City Clerk's office at Chubbuck City Hall, 5160 Yellowstone Ave., and is available for inspection during regular business hours. Any and all interested persons shall be heard at said public hearing and the public is welcome and invited to submit testimony. Dated this 1-) day of August, 2004. 1/0 1,4A � � � Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk Please publish: August 16th, 2004 and August 23rd, 2004.