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Home My WebLink About04 11 1978 CM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 55 April ll, 1978 Minutes of the regular council meeting held in the municipal building, April ll, 1978. Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Jr., Councilmen Boyd L. Fullmer, Dwain A. Kinghorn, LeRoy S. Quick, Earl L. Romriell Engineer Steven M. Smart and Clerk Vera C. Armstrong. Attorney Don Burnett excused. Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Cotant. Mayor Cotant asked for corrections or additions to council meeting minutes of March 28. Councilman Fullmer asked that the following be added to his motion under heading "Request of Stop Sign" by reason of safety of school children and heavy use of corner in regards to recreational use and general public safety. Additio~ to fourth paragraph on page 47. Councilman Romriell asked that the following be added to his remarks concernin~ the Planned Communities subdivision, 3rd paragraph from bottom of page 49. --- and he is concerned with fact that land use act discourages development of agricultural land outside city limits and for city to take facilities outside city limits is no way to move because land will not develop within city. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM - Zoning request and annexation request of Roy J. Miller for the Planned Communities subdivision. Councilman Romriell said he was opposed to the subdivision so he sees no reason to put off a decision, however, he felt city should wait until the developer is present. Councilman Fullmer stated he has objections to the proposed commercial part of the subdivision. Councilman Kinghorn said because of the indefiniteness of the development he didn't feel city should approve zoning at this point. Mayor Cotant explained that due to the changes proposed in the city land use ordinance and adoption of comprehensive plan the city cannot act upon the zoning and preliminary plat of the Planned Communities subdivision until such time the proper zone for area can be determined through the land use public hearings. BONNIE GEAN SUBDIVISION - Laramie Ankrum, developer and Tim Shurtliff, engineer with Hamilton & Voeller engineering firm was present representing the presentation of the subdivision. Council inquired if individual wells and septic tanks would be approved by county. Mr. Ankrum said the county have voiced no objection. Mr. Ankrum said the road would be hard surfaced with chip and seal to a width of twenty five feet, which the county requires. Mr. Ankrum asked if city would waive the curb, gutter and sidewalk requirement. Mr. Ahkrum said the city subdivision ordinance indicates that the curb, gutter and sidewalk requirement could be waived if over one acre lots. Mr. Ankrum told council there would be restrictive covenants with a requirement of 1300 square foot dwellings, no trailer homes or pigs will be allowed. Mayor Cotant expressed concern about fire protection and suggested Mr. Ankrum consider at least one or two large wells. 57 BONNIE GEAN SUBDIVISION - cont'd - Mayor Cotant said he felt that curb and gutter should not be required of lots consisting of nearly five acres. Councilman Quick moved the city approve the Bonnie Gear subdivision~/~ provided it meet county requireemnts of paved streets with encour._agement of a central water system. Councilman Kinghorn seconded motion,Lw-'i-tJa *Addition ~-~t-iq~g ~T~i~m~us i~n~ Roll call vote; Fullmer, yes; Kinghorn, yes, Quick,yes; FINANCING OF STREET SWEEPER - Mayor Cotant informed council the city has investigated various financing sources and find that Idaho First National Bank is willing to finance the lease purchase of the new Mobile street sweeper at six per cent interest. After some discussion, Councilman Romriell moved the council authorize Mayor Cotant to sign the lease and arrange for financing of the Mobil street sweeper with Idaho First National Bank. Councilman Fullmer seconded motion with an unanimous vote in favor. MOTEL 6 AND CORMAN GEISLER DEVELOPMENTS ON BURNSIDE - Representatives of these two developments have been requested by city to plat their develop- ment areas. They have presented tentative plans of their developments and are requesting waiver of the preliminary plat requirement. Because of a survey error there is approximately a 15 foot strip which lies west of the proposed Motel 6 and Geisler development that was not deedNto these development lots. Tim Shurtliff and Steve Smart said that Motel 6 and the Mr] Geisler are attempting to purchase this strip and include same in their subdivision plat. Councilman Quick moved to approve the waiver of preliminary plat for the Motel 6 and Geisler developments because of city's best interest due to time of delay and provided the final plat complies with city subdivision ordinance. Councilman Romriell seconded motion with all councilmen approving. RESOLUTION - #1-78 - authorizing the Chief of Police to place a stop sign to govern traffic on Victor Avenue at the T intersection with Teton Street was read in full by Mayor Cotant. Councilman Fullmer moved the council adopt Resolution #1-78. Councilman Quick seconded motion. All councilmen voted in favor. DE-ANNEXATION REQUEST OF ACREAGE EAST OF 1-15 and belonging to Tertling. John Postlewait, Public Works Director of Pocatello has requested the city of Chubbuck consider de-annexation because the city of Pocatello has been requested to furnish water and sewer services to the property. Council questioned if city should keep East Chubbuck Road within the city limits since the city storage tanks are east of the Interstate. Council also discussed the strom drainage of lands east and west of the Interstate. Mayor Cotant instructed Engineer Smart he could report to Mr. Postlewait that the city council is favorable with de-annexation but is concerned about East Chubbuck Road right-of-way to city storage tanks, that de- annexation would be subject to a determination of if city retains East Chubbuck Road and a workable solution to storm drainage of the property concerned. IRRIGATION EASEMENT - Steve Peterson, 4934 Redfish, told council there is an easement on back of their property for an irrigation ditch. Mr. Peterson wanted to know if something could be done to eliminate the ditch or clean it up. Romriell, no. IRRIGATION EASEMENT - cont'd - Mayor Cotant told Mr. Peterson that irrigation rights take~ precedent over anything else. If owners don't care for ditch in their property the ditch can be piped, however, the flow cannot be restricted, and that Mr. Peterson should check this out with the Bureau of Indian Affairs ~rrigation. Councilman Romriell said city should review and consider location of irrigation ditches in subdivision plats, however, at this point it becomes a personal problem. BRISCOE SUBDIVISION - Engineer Steve Smart presented the Briscoe subdivision preliminary plat. Planning and Zoning Commission have recommended approval of the plat. Mayor and council reviewed the plat very thoroughly in regards to streets being finished, sidewalks being required which are not shown on plat and questioning why Mr. Briscoe is not platting the property north of Vern Drive as the street will need to be completed with development of this subdivision. Councilman Romriell moved council approve preliminary plat subject to providing width for an 80 ft. street for Hiline Rd. development, that Vern Drive be completed to Whitaker Rd, that subdivision be developed according to city subdivision ordinance and city standards including the providing of storm drainage, subject to city engineers recommend- ations, also that city suggests including acreage north of Vern Drive in plat. Councilmen Kinghorn seconded motion. All councilmen voted in favor. TIME CERTIFICATE INVESTMENTS - Clerk informed council of the intent to invest $3400 in time certificates of deposit out of the Water Bond Reserve Fund and $4400 out of the Sewer Bond Reserve Fund. GENERAL DISCUSSIONS 1. Little League Organization. 2. Alturas Park drywells, at least two new drywells are needed in this subdivision. 3. Discussion of letter from Aztec, Inc. concerning expenditures of $10,000 paid to city in lieu of installation of well and/or providing of park ground in the Alturas Park subdivision. 4. Widening of Yellowstone Highway, the portion that lies north of the present proposed project. FINANCIAL STATEMENT presented to mayor and council. CLAIMS to be paid in April presented to mayor and council. After a thorough review of claims, Councilman Kinghorn moved to approve payment of claims. Councilman Fullmer seconded motion and voting in favor was unanimous. Councilman Kinghorn moved, Quick seconded with full approval of council that meeting be adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Vera C. Armstrong, City Cle~ ,~John O. Cotant, Jr., May'or 59