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COUNCIL MEETiNG MINUTES
April 25th, 2000
Minutes of a regular meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, April 25th, 2000.
Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Steven M. England, Marvin C. Gunter, B.
Kent Kearns, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes. Councilman Leroy S. Quick and Public Works
Director Steven M. Smart.
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Cotant.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections and additions to Regular
Meeting Minutes of April 11 th, 2000.
Councilman Kearns moved to approve Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1 lth, 2000 as
read, Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
PUBLIC HEARING - WORKING PERFORMANCE CO. - PRELIMINARY PLAT - An
application by Working Performance Co, 697 E. 1600 N., Idaho Falls, Idaho for a
preliminary plat for Garden Oaks Subdivision. Property is located at south of 5564
Hawthorne Road and west of 355 W. Siphon Road. Property is present zoned Limited
Residential, (R-2).
Residents in the area presented a petition outlining concerns.
Residents in the audience were given a copy of the Protective Covenants.
Mayor Cotant responded to several concerns presented on the petition.
Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open.
Willard Price, Working Performance Company said he will discuss with the City about
using the lots between Lori and Stuart Streets for the park area. This would serve
residents to the south as well.
Phil Quinton, 5372 Lori Lane expressed concern about a mobile home or production
home paying less property tax than he is required to pay. Mr. Quinton spoke against the
preliminary plat because of his concern a mobile home will go in, lowering his home's
market value. Mr. Quinton suggested the City require the developer to install a brick wall
for a buffer zone.
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April 25th, 2000
PUBLIC HEARING - WORKING PERFORMANCE CO. - PRELIMINARY PLAT -(cont.)
Sherry Holman, 5257 Stuart said she talked to her realtor, he told her, her property values
will go down. Mrs. Holman asked that modular homes not be encouraged in the area.
Mrs. Holman spoke against approval of the preliminary plat.
Darren Bauer, 5270 Stuart spoke against approval of the preliminary plat because of his
concern of modular homes being placed in the subdivision.
Willard Price is the developer, not the buyer.
Steve Christensen, 5375 Stuart asked that an attached double car garage be put in the
protective covenants. Mr. Christensen spoke against approval of the preliminary plat.
William Konzel, 5375 Stuart expressed the following concerns:
1. Houses built might not be sided with steel or vinyl.
2. How the fence is constructed.
3. Size of house.
4. Mr. Price will not disclose price of home.
5. Mr. Konzel felt some of the platting requirements were not followed.
6. Developer has not secured an easement from Fort Hall Irrigation.
Randy Bennett, 5260 Stuart stated he is opposed to the preliminary plat.
Mr. Price addressed some of the concerns:
1. Lot prices are $19,250. per lot.
2. Sidewalks and driveways will be completed at time the home is ready for
occupancy. Will be enforced.
3. Developer will not take possession of the ground until they know they have
their financing letter of commitment from their lender.
Kelley Anderson, 5340 Stuart asked if Council can require a brick wall to be installed
between the two subdivisions. Streets cannot be blocked off.
Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing closed.
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April 25th, 2000
PUBLIC HEARING - WORKING PERFORMANCE CO. - (cont.)
Sean Harris, City Engineer stated any short comings on the plat presented will be taken
care of.
After considerable discussion, Councilman England moved to table the application by
Working Performance Co. for a preliminary plat for Garden Oaks Subdivision until the
May 23rd, 2000 Council Meeting, Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members
present voted in favor of motion.
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - Amending Chapter 18.28 to provide designation of
geographic areas under Title 18 of the Chubbuck Municipal Code shall go through a
public hearing process.
Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open asking for comment, there being no
comment, Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Cotant read ordinance in full, for the second reading.
Council decided to table the ordinance until the May 9th, 2000 Council Meeting.
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Darin McSpadden, Sports Tournament Specialists,
L.L.C. has applied for a business license to conduct a 3 on 3 basketball tournament at the
Pine Ridge Mall Parking Lot.
Police Department recommended approval of a business license to Darin McSpadden.
Councilman England moved to grant Darin McSpadden, Sports Tournament Specialist a
business license to conduct a 3 on 3 basketball tournament at the Pine Ridge Mall Parking
Lot. Councilman Keams seconded. All council members present voted in favor of
motion.
PROPOSED LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - NORTH BURLEY DRIVE - Nick
Crookston, 246 E. Chubbuck Road stated he would like to see the Council drop the LID
#2 for North Burley Ave. Mr. Crookston said if the Council will not drop the LID, will
the Council consider postponing the matter for six months.
Gary Ratliff, 4970 Apache Drive stated he is working with City Engineers. Mr. Ratliff
said he wants to develop townhouses on Lot 4, and Lot 1, 2 & 3 in phases that are
affordable.
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April 25th, 2000
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Councilman England moved to tabled the Local Improvement District #2 until the
October 24th, 2000 Council Meeting. Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members
present voted in favor of motion.
BANNOCK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FUNDING - Charlene Wall, Bannock
Development Corporation requested the City of Chubbuck Council consider contributing
$12,500.00 annually for support of Bannock Development Corporation' s economic
development efforts for the community.
Councilman Gunter moved to approve the $12,500.00 claim to Bannock Development
Corporation for Fiscal Year 2000, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members
present voted in favor of motion.
RESOLUTION #5-2000 - Affirming support of the Build-Out Analysis Project; resolving to
cooperate with Bannock County and the City of Pocatello in the implementation of the
programs and projects which are determined to be appropriate as a result of the findings
of the Build-Out Analysis.
Mayor Cotant read Resolution #5-2000 in full.
Councilman Gunter moved to adopt Resolution #5-2000, Councilman England seconded.
All council members present voted in favor of motion.
PROCLAMATION - "MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH" - Mayor Cotant read the
proclamation in full.
Councilman Kearns moved to direct Mayor Cotant to proclaim May as "Motorcycle
Awareness Month", Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members present voted in
favor of motion.
FINANCIAL REPORT for the month of March, 2000 was presented to Mayor Cotant and
Council.
CLAIMS - Computer print-out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council.
Councilman Kearns moved to approve computer print-out claims as presented,
Councilman England seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion.
At 9:47 pan., ~ounci lman Engl and moved, Co uncilman Ke~_se~n~
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~ *'"'- ~- ~'-'.-~ -- / John (5, Cota~t, Mayor
Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk