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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 24, 1998
Minutes of a regular meeting held at the city municipal building, March 24, 1998.
Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Steven M. England, Marvin C. Gunter, W.
Dean Wood, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and
City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Councilman Leroy S. Quick was excused.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Cotant.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections or additions to Special
Meeting Minutes of March 10, 1998, Regular Meeting Minutes of March 10, 1998 and
Special Meeting Minutes of March 17, 1998.
Councilman Wood moved to approve Special Meeting Minutes of March 10, 1998 as
read. Councilman England seconded. All council members present voted in favor of
motion.
Councilman England moved to approve Regular Meeting Minutes of March 10, 1998 as
read. Councilman Wood seconded. All council members present voted in favor of
motion.
Councilman Gunter moved to approve Special Meeting Minutes of March 17, 1998 as
read. Councilman England seconded. All council members present voted in favor of
motion.
ROD BRINSER, 149 TOPONCE was present stating he would like to open up a family fun
center in the City. Mr. Brinser presented pictures of what he wants the fun center to look
like. The fun center would include the following:
Minature Golf Complex
Batting Cages - Softball and Hardball
Arcade
Bumper Boat in future
Mr. Brinser stated, he cannot lease the land, but asked if City would sell three acres of its
park property to northeast of City Offices.
PWD Smart explained the bid procedure that is required.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.)
March 24, 1998
ROD BRINSER PROPOSAL - (cont.)
Mayor Cotant stated the City needs to meet and prepare a plan for the park.
Discussion about possibility of leasing three acres to Mr. Brinser. Mr. Brinser said, at this
time, because of his financing, he cannot lease. He said he will look at other financing.
After discussion, Mayor Cotant stated, He, Councilman Wood, Parks Superindent Larry
Miller and Project Engineer Gerd Dixon will meet and work on a plan for the 17 acres
that is planned for a proposed park.
THIRD AMENDMENT TO SEWAGE TREATMENT AGREEMENT - CITY OF
POCATELLO - Attorney Holmes explained the proposed agreement.
Service charge, per bill ....... $.95
Volume charge, per 1000......$ 0.98 South of Interstate
Volume charge, per 1000......$ 0.72 North of Interstate
Discussion about Wastewater Utility Connection Fees charged by City of Pocatello.
Attorney Holmes stated, at Mayor Cotant's request, he talked to City of Pocatello's
Attorney Dean Tramner about City of Chubbuck's sewer plant capacity maximum.
Attorney Holmes suggested, now might be the time to negociate the sewer plant capacity
maximum.
Attorney Holmes suggested, the City of Chubbuck enter into the agreement on a short
term basis.
Attorney Holmes stated, the City of Chubbuck has been paying the old sewer capacity fee
of $230.00 per unit. The proposed agreement states City of Chubbuck will pay the City of
Pocatello the new sewer capacity rates retroactive to November, 1997. City of Chubbuck
has been collecting the new rate since November, 1997.
Councilman England moved to direct Mayor Cotant to enter into the Third Amendment
to Sewage Treatment Agreement with City of Pocatello on a temporary basis.
Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion.
POCATELLO /CHUBBUCK CONCEPTUAL BIKEWAYS PLAN - Kathleen Lacey and Mori
Byington, Bannock Plan Organization were present to present the Pocatello / Chubbuck
Bikeways Plan.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.)
March 24, 1998
POCATELLO /CHUBBUCK BIKEWAYS PLAN - (cont.)
The plan was developed in response to a need for a safe and practical system of bicycle
routes, lanes, and paths that is integrated into the transportation plan for the Pocatello/
Chubbuck metro -area.
Mr. Byington gave an overview of need and support for a Bikeways System.
Mr. Byington stated the next steps are the need for study, maintenance and private
support.
Councilman Gunter suggested the Conceptual Bikeways Path meet with Portneuf Green
Way.
Discussion about possible grant funding.
Councilman England moved to approve the Pocatello / Chubbuck Bikeways Plan as
presented. Councilman Wood 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 computer print -out claims as presented.
Councilman Wood seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion.
At 8:25 p.m., Councilman England moved, Councilman Gunter seconded, with full council
approval to adjourn meeting.
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Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk
John O. Cotant, Mayor