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Home My WebLink About09 09 2003 CM151 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 9t", 2003 Minutes of a regular meeting held at Ellis Elementary School, September 9t'', 2003. Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Steven M. England, Marvin C. Gunter, B. Kent Kearns, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. 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 the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 26t'', 2003 and Special Meeting Minutes of September 3rd, 2003. Councilman Kearns moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 26t'', 2003 and Special Meeting Minutes of September 3rd, 2003 as read with correction on page 139 of the August 26t'', 2003 minutes, "Councilman Quick moved to dispense with the rule of reading Ordinance #575" and with correction on typos, Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. PUBLIC HEARING - An application by Arave Construction Co, 1395 N.W. Main, Blackfoot, Idaho 83221 for a preliminary plat for Valley View Village. Property is located at southeast corner of Yellowstone Ave and Siphon Road. (approximately 5560 Yellowstone Ave). Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open. Arave Construction Representatives were not present, PWD Smart presented the preliminary plat. Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Kearns moved to accept the Land Use & Development Commission's recommendation to approve the application by Arave Construction Co for the Valley View Village Preliminary Plat subject to, 1) Lot 1, Block 2 be dedicated as a public right - of -way. 2) 40' local road street section for internal streets in the development is required, 3) A 65' major arterial street section for Siphon Road, 4) Complies with City Staff's recommendations, Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. 153 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) September 9`h, 2003 PUBLIC HEARING - An application by Steve Lyle /Sid Crookston/Jason Lyle, 535 Gary Lane, Pocatello, Idaho for a preliminary plat for Pheasant Ridge Phase II. Property is located at Hiline, Whitaker and Pheasant Ridge Roads. Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open. Scott Morrill, Logan, Utah presented the Pheasant Ridge Phase II Preliminary Plat. Richard Marley, 5150 Stuart expressed concern the trees along the Interstate have not been planted in Phase I as required when approved. Mr. Morrill said their intentions are to plant the trees when the water is installed. Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Gunter moved to accept the Land Use and Development Commission's recommendation to approve the Pheasant Ridge Phase II Preliminary Plat as presented, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. KAYS KOVE - CARY BAIRD - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, (PUD), PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PRELIMINARY PLAT - The public hearing was August 26`'', 2003. Cary Baird was not present to answer questions at that meeting, the City Council tabled the application until tonight's meeting. Brian Flynn, Rocky Mountain Engineering explained the proposal. Mr. Flynn stated the street is going to be a 30'. Fire Chief Eric King stated the Fire Department's concern is getting emergency vehicles in the development. Discussion about a hammerhead turnaround. Richard Marley, 5150 Stuart expressed concern about snow removal in the development. Mr. Flynn stated it is a private development, they will remove their own snow. Cary Baird, Inkom, Idaho stated there will be a gate and sign between E. Chubbuck Road and Reed Street. Attorney Holmes stated a public easement to Emma Street should be shown on the plat. 155 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) September 9"', 2003 KAYS KOVE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PRELIMINARY PLAT - (cont.) Councilman England asked if there is a way to access water and sewer without cutting into E. Chubbuck Road. Mayor Cotant stated there is a water and sewer stub at the Emma Street dead end. Mr. Baird was directed to see if he can get an easement. Councilman Quick moved to table the PUD, Preliminary Development Plan and Preliminary Plat until Mr. Baird can see if he can secure an easement for sewer and water. Motion died because of lack of a second. Councilman Kearns moved to approve Kays Kove Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Development Plan and Preliminary Plat subject to the following conditions; 1) A gate is required on the south end of Reed Street that meets the specifications of the Fire Chief, 2) The easement be drawn on the plat showing a full easement from Emma Street to Hiline Road, 3) The developer be required to enter into some sort of development agreement concerning the balance of the issues, Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Ryan Misner, 5965 Eden, Chubbuck, Idaho has applied for a business license to go door to door selling the painting of addresses on curbs service. Mayor Cotant stated the City prefers the addresses be on the house or mailbox. Councilman England moved to grant a business license to Ryan Misner, 5965 Eden, Chubbuck to go door to door selling a painting addresses on curbs service, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. CURBSIDE RECYCLING SURVEY DISCUSSION - There were 363 curbside recycling surveys returned to the City. Councilman England stated the Curbside Recycling Program is an education process. The Recycling Program is volunteer, if City goes with the Recycling Program, each unit in the City will be charged $2.50 per month, whether they recycle or not. PSI Representatives were present to answer questions. 157 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) September 9', 2003 CURBSIDE RECYCLING SURVEY DISCUSSION - (cont.) Mayor Cotant suggested the City send out another survey this month. After discussion, the Council decided to send out another curbside recycling survey this month. BDPA, INC. SALARY AND COMPENSATION - BDPA, Inc. presented two implementation alternatives, with cost calculations, for Mayor Cotant and Council consideration. Alternative 1 adjusts salaries to the new range minimum or the next highest step over the current salary. Alternative 2 adjusts salaries to the new range minimum or the next highest step over current salary that provides a minimum 2% increase. BDPA, Inc. recommends that Alternative 2 be implemented since it recognizes the anticipated 2% market adjustment expected for October, 2003. Mayor Cotant stated he met with City Clerk/Treasurer, Public Works Director, Police Chief and Fire Chief to discuss how to implement the Salary and Compensation Plan. Mayor Cotant and Department Heads were of the opinion we can implement Alternative 2, October 1", 2003, and make it work in the 2003 -2004 Fiscal Year Budget. Councilman Kearns moved to adopt the new classification and compensation plan presented by BPDA, Inc that establishes internal equity and external competitiveness and adopt the Alternative 2 pay schedule effective October 1", 2003, Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. PROPOSED PROPERTY TRADE WITH ARAVE DEVELOPMENT - Arave Development has came to the City with a proposal on a piece of land the City owns south of Diamond Court Apartments, the City is going to develop a 17 acre park. PWD Smart stated Arave purchased land at the corner of Yellowstone Ave and Siphon Road. PWD Smart stated Araves' would prefer to stay in the housing business rather than commercial development. PWD Smart said Mr. Arave would prefer to develop the park land the City owns around Diamond Court Apartments into more residential units. PWD Smart stated Mr. Arave is proposing that the City trade properties based on appraisals. Mr. Arave said he would take as much of land around the Diamond Court Subdivision as the City would be willing to give for the property at Yellowstone Ave and Siphon Road. Councilman Quick stated he would like to see appraisals. 159 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) September 0, 2003 PROPOSED PROPERTY TRADE WITH ARAVE DEVELOPMENT - (cont.) Council decided to table the proposal until the September 23 d, 2003 Council Meeting. WATER LINE IMPROVEMENT ON HILINE ROAD - PWD Smart stated Pheasant Ridge developers were here tonight for approval of a preliminary plat. One of the requirements Pheasant Ridge developers have for their development is to take a waterline from Briarwood down Hiline Road along their frontage and tie it into their street going to Pheasant Ridge Apartments. PWD Smart said our planning study is recommending that the City have a larger waterline down Hiline Road to E. Chubbuck Road. PWD Smart stated we have the pipe line available for a job like this one. PWD Smart recommended construction of the waterline all the way on Hiline to E. Chubbuck Road at the same time the Pheasant Ridge Developers are constructing their waterline. Construction costs are approximately $70,000. The project will be paid from urban renewal funds. Councilman England moved to authorize the waterline improvements on Hiline Road as presented, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members 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 Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. GENERAL DISCUSSION - 1. Discussion about signalizing the W. Chubbuck and Hawthorne Road intersection. Mayor Cotant suggested the residents that have children in Misti Manor Subdivision provide crossing guards. 2. Chief of Police Richard Webb gave a report on how the Police Department is doing. 3. Mayor Cotant introduced Gayle Anderson, stating he is cutting weeds throughout the City. At 9:55 p.m, Councilman England moved, Councilman nter se onded, with full c uncil approval to adjourn meeting. 1JI/ z� e 1�&' John O. Co ant, Mayor Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk