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REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4,1984
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on September 4,1984,at the Apache Junction City Council
Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Eidson led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Councilman Damiano,Councilman
Taylor,Councilman Steelsmith,
Councilman Shanks,Councilman
Hill,Vice Mayor Eidson,
Mayor Clarke
City Manager Michael J.McNulty
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
Director of Public Safety
Bill McDaniel
Director of Public Works
Rich Broman
Controller Keith Lewis
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
Economic Development Specialist
John Schoeph
City Engineer Jim Bakkedahl
Associate Planner Jim Nakagawa
City Attorney David Alexander
Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark
Cinda Graf,Interim Director
Community Action Human
Resources Agency
Mr.Richard D.Damiano
6157 E.Hermosa Vista Drive
Mesa,Arizona
Mr.A.Richard Damiano
2304 W.Cortez Rd.
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Realtor Paul Connolly
1935 S.Cactus
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.Richard Herbert
934 W.McDowell
Phoenix,Arizona
Pastor Lowell Downey
1518 W.Roosevelt
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.Leon Ovando
1521 N.Orange
Mesa,Arizona
Mr.Roy Hudson
2084 W.9th Avenue
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.Bob Jones
1727 N.Chestnut Circle
Mesa,Arizona
Mr.Chuck Jzastremski
5722 E.10th Avenue
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.Jim Hurst
1065 N.San Marcos
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.R.T.Haas
1126 N.Goldfield
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA )
)Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )
)Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A:PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO.275,PZ-17-84,APPLICATION BY AL BELLUCCI AND KEN RAGAN TO REZONE 10
ACRE PARCEL,LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF LOST DUTCHMAN BOULEVARD BETWEEN
IRONWOOD AND VALLEY DRIVES IN SECTION 17,FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TRAILER
HOMESITE BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (TH/PD);B:PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.195,
PZ-30-84,APPLICATION BY LEONARD HARDY OF HARDY TURQUOISE COMPANY TO REZONE
3.5 ACRE PARCEL,LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 60 AND ROYAL PALM
ROAD IN SECTION 28,FROM CB -1 LOCAL BUSINESS TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE;
C:PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.296,PZ-34-84,APPLICATION BY DAVID AND TANEA
BRADLEY TO REZONE 5 ACRE PARCEL,LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF WINDSONG STREET
BETWEEN DELAWARE AND GRAND DRIVES IN SECTION 18,FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO
TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE (TH);D:PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.301,PZ-39-84,
APPLICATION BY COMMISSION INITIATIVE FOR A PROPOSED ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR
HAVEN HOLLOW UNIT #2 AND A PORTION OF CHOLLA VISTA ESTATES FROM TRAILER
HOMESITE ZONE (TH)TO CR-3 SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONE;E:ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
FROM SPECIAL MEETING OF JULY 31,1984;F:ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM REGULAR
MEETING OF AUGUST 21,1984,BE AND HEREBY ARE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
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VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Taylor,Councilman Damiano,Councilman
Steelsmith,Vice Mayor Eidson,Mayor Clarke
Abstained:Councilman Shanks,Councilman Hill (not present at
regular meeting of August 21,1984)
The motion carried.
Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors
Mayor Clarke recognized State Representative Roy Hudson.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS
Ms Cinda Graf,Interim Director of Community Action Human Resources
Agency,expressed gratitude for assistance received from the City,espec-
ially Community Services,and addressed the City Council requesting further
assistance in the form of funds and suggestions.
Mayor Clarke read the following letter with great regret:
"Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers:
Please accept my resignation from Apache Junction City Council effective
October 2,1984.Personal and business commitments do not allow me to
devote the time to City business.I t has been a pleasure serving with all of
you.Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Hank Steelsmith"
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.246,PZ-52-83
WEITKAMP CORP.,SAMBORSKI,MILLER
(First Reading)
the public.
Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
briefed the Council on the application for rezoning of a 14.82 acre
parcel,located between Meridian and Warner Drives and Lost Dutchman
Boulevard and Windsong Street in Section 18 from GR General Rural to TH/PD
Trailer Homesite by Planned Development,.
Realtor Paul Connolly,1935 S.
Cactus,Apache Junction,stated that Mr.Teeples had not yet arrived at the
meeting and requested that the hearing be postoned until a later time during
the meeting or until another meeting.
would be continued later in the meeting.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.288,PZ-29-84
A.R.DAMIANO (Postponed First Reading)
the public.
Mayor Clarke stated that the hearing
Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to
Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on
the application for rezoning of a 4.15 acre parcel,located at the southeast
corner of Highway 88 and E.Hidalgo Street in Section 15 from CR-1 Single
Residence to CB -2 General Business Zone.
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Mr.Richard D.Damiano,6157 E.
Hermosa Vista Drive,Mesa,son of the applicant and operator of proposed
business on the property in question,addressed the item and stated the
nature of business which would be to repair golf carts with some retail
sales.
Councilman Shanks wished to know i f
the entire property would be utilized for this endeavor.
Mr.Damiano replied that a building
of approximately 5000 square feet would be located on the northeast corner
of the property and one acre would be sufficient for the business.
Councilman Shanks asked i f any other
business would be on the property also.
Mr.A.Richard Damiano,2304 W.
Cortez Rd.,Apache Junction,owner of the property,stated that the
majority of the remaining property is washes,and would not be useable for
businesses.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.
There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke called upon
the Director of Planning for recommendations.
Mr.Newcomer stated that the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the rezoning to CB -1 Local
Business Zone and that this type of business would be appropriate for this
zoning,and that the Planning staff also recommends that the application be
changed to CB -1 Local Business Zone.
Councilman Shanks stated that as she
understood the zoning administrator's opinion,i f the whole business;repair
and sales,were enclosed in a building,CB -1 would be the appropriate
zoning.
Mr.Richard D.Damiano stated that
the whole business,excluding storage,would be enclosed in the building.
Mayor Clarke requested that further
information be submitted at the second reading.
Councilman Shanks requested a more
accurate description be given of the area to be used for the business.
City Manager Michael J.McNulty
stated that a video of the area would be shown at the second reading.
Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to
the public and called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.288,by
title only for the first reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.288,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-29-84 FROM
CR-1 SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONE TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.297,PZ-35-84,
HERBERT,AMERICAN BUSINESS CORP.,
MEAKER AND MURPHY (First Reading))
the public.
Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to
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Mr.Newcomer stated that this is an
application for rezoning of a 4.6 acre parcel,located on the southwest
corner of Broadway and San Marcos Drive in Section 29,from GR General Rural
to CB -1 Local Business Zone.
Mr.Richard Herbert,934 W.
McDowell,Phoenix,one of the owners of the property,requested approval of
the application.
Vice Mayor Eidson asked what the
proposed property use would be.
Mr.Herbert stated that the property
would be used for either reail shops or offices in a one-story garden plaza.
Vice Mayor Eidson asked i f they
understood that CB -1 zoning restricts the types of businesses allowed.
Mr.Herbert replied that this was
understood.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the petition.
There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke called upon
the Director of Planning for recommendations.
Mr.Newcomer stated that the
Planning Department has no objections and the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval of the application with certain stipulations.
Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to
the public and called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.297,by
title only for the first reading.
ORDINANCE NO.297,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-35-84 FROM
GR GENERAL RURAL TO CB -1 LOCAL BUSINESS ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.298,PZ-36-84,
BEEMAN AND JOHNSON (First Reading))
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to
the public.
Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on
the request for rezoning of a .95 acre parcel,located on the southeast
corner of Roosevelt Street and Ironwood Drive in Section 20,from GR General
Rural to CB -2 General Business Zone.
Mr.Keith Stachar requested approval
of the application.
Councilman Damiano wished to know
the proposed use.
Mr.Stachar stated that there is not
a specific use planned at this time,possibly a tenant for business uses.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.
Pastor Lowell Downey,1518 W.
Roosevelt,Apache Junction,wished to know the type of business,because as
the proposed rezoning is across the street from a church,especially i f the
business would include liquor.
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Mayor Clarke explained that when
applying for a liquor license,there is a 300 foot requirement of distance
from churches and schools.
There being no one else wishing to
address the Council,Mayor Clarke called upon the Director of Planning for
recommendations.
Mr.Newcomer stated that the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the rezoning request
and the Planning staff has no objections to the application.
Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the
public and called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.298,by title
only for the first reading.
as follows:
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read
ORDINANCE NO.298,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-36-84 FROM
GR GENERAL RURAL TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.299,PZ-37-84,
GRAVES (First Reading)
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to
the public.
Mr.Newcomer stated that this is an
application for rezoning of a 5 acre parcel located on the east side of
Cactus Road,300 feet south of Scenic Street in Section 21,from GR General
Rural to Trailer Homesite Zone (TH).
Mr.Leon Ovando,1521 N.Orange,
Mesa,representing the applicants,who are presently out-of-state,requested
approval of the application.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the petition.
There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke called upon
the Director of Planning for recommendations.
Mr.Newcomer stated that the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval,and that the Planning
staff has no objection to the proposal.
Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to
the public and called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.299,by
title only for the first reading.
as follows:
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read
ORDINANCE NO.299,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-37-84,FROM
GR GENERAL RURAL TO TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE (TH);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.300,PZ-38-84,
HUDSON (First Reading)
the public.
Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to
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Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on
the application for rezoning of a 1.5 acre parcel located at the southwest
corner of Ironwood Drive and Broadway Avenue in Section 30,from CR-3
Single Residence to CB -2 General Business Zone.
Mr.Roy Hudson,2084 W.9th Avenue,
Apache Junction,requested approval of the rezoning for the purpose of
building a retail shop plaza,and introduced the spokesman for the devel-
oper.
Vice Mayor Eidson asked i f re-
strictions could be placed on the property which would prohibit businesses
that might cause traffic congestion problems with the school.
Mr.Hudson stated that he had no
objection to restrictions of this nature.
Mr.Bob Jones,1727 N.Chestnut
Circle,Mesa,spokesman for the developer,outlined the proposal and re-
quested approval of the application.
Councilman Damiano asked i f gas
stations or other businesses that would cause traffic congestion could be
put in i f the property changed owners.
Mr.Jones stated that restrictions
such as this should be specified in the ordinance,and that the building
permits for such a business would not be approved i f this was in violation
of the ordinance restrictions.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the petition.
There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke called upon
the Director of Planning for recommendations.
Mr.Newcomer stated that the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of a CB -2 zoning in this
area as i t would not be consistent with the General Plan,but may be rezoned
CB -1 as i t would be more restrictive.
Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to
the public and called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.300,by
title only for the first reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.300,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-38-84 FROM
CR-3 SINGLE RESIDENCE TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting.
Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.315,AMENDING
CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE (First
Reading with Emergency Clause)
the public.
Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly ex-
plained that in the future there would be proposed ordinances presented to
the Council that would mend various sections of the City Code,that are
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outdated in comparison with State regulations and City needs.Ms Connelly
stated that this proposed ordinance amends two sections;requiring two
Council meetings per month,and the order of business on the agenda.These
amendments would permit the Mayor to cancel a meeting and further updates
the City Code to the present order of agenda items in use.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance.
There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the
hearing to the public.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.315,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY
CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke called upon the City
Clerk to read Ordinance No.315,by title only with the emergency clause.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.315,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 2 MAYOR AND COUNCIL,SECTION 2-4-1
REGULAR MEETINGS;AND SECTION 2-4-6 ORDER OF BUSINESS;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.315,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY
CODE,CHAPTER 2 MAYOR AND COUNCIL,SECTION 2-4-1 REGULAR MEETINGS;AND
SECTION 2-4-6 ORDER OF BUSINESS;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE AND HEREBY IS
APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.318,AMENDING
CHAPTER 10 OF THE CITY CODE,BARBED
WIRE FENCES (First Reading with
Emergency Clause)
the public.
Councilman Hill seconded the motion.
Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
outlined the amendment to the City Code as pertains to barbed wand electric
fences.
Mr.Chuck Jzastremski,5722 E.10th
Avenue,Apache Junction,Chairman of the Superstition Horseman's
Association,addressed the Council in favor of the proposed amendments.
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Mr.Jim Hurst,1065 N.San Marcos,
Apache Junction,wished to know i f fence could be installed around a trailer
park for protection.
Mr.Newcomer stated that as trailer
and RV parks are considered residential,barbed wire fences are not
permitted.
Mr.Hurst asked why the City pre-
viously gave permission to place a barbed wire fence around his property.
Mayor Clarke suggested this matter
be checked into further.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was
anyone else who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the amend-
ment.There being no one else wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke
closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.318,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY
CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Taylor wished clari-
fication of whether mobile home parks are considered residential or
commercial,or i f they can or cannot use barbed wire.
Mr.McNulty replied that this would
have to be determined,and i f i t is desired,a future amendment can be made.
Mayor Clarke called upon the City
Clerk to read Ordinance No.318,by title only with the emergency clause.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.318,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 10 OFFENSES,SECTION 10-1-8 FENCES;
BARBED WIRE,AND ELECTRIC;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.318,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY
CODE,CHAPTER 10 OFFENSES,SECTION 10-1-8 FENCES;BARBED WIRE,AND ELECTRIC;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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CONTINUANCE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.246,
PZ-52-83,WEITKAM CORP.,SAMBORSKI,MILLER
THROUGH BRENT TEEPLES.
Mr.Paul Connolly stated that Mr.Brent Teeples has not yet appeared.
City Attorney David Alexander stated that i f Mr.Connolly has proper
designation by the applicants,he may present the case.
Mayor Clarke reopened the hearing to
the public.
Mr.Connolly requested approval of
the rezoning application.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.
There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke called upon
the Director of Planning for recommendations.
Mr.Newcomer stated that the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the application with
stipulations,and the Planning staff also has no objections.
Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to
the public and called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.246,by
title only for the first reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.246,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-52-83 FROM
GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH/PD TRAILER HOMESITE BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;REPEALING
ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
OLD BUSINESS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.307,LIQUOR
LICENSE FEES (Postponed Item)
item should be further postponed.
Mayor Clarke explained that this
Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.307 BE FURTHER POSTPONED TO THE REGULAR
MEETING OF OCTOBER 16,1984.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.84-48,
AB -84-11,HARE (Postponed Item)
)City Attorney Alexander informed the
Council that this had been investigated and that the council could proceed
with the item by resolution.
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Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.84-48,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT CERTAIN DEDICATIONS
FOR PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY ON NORTH GRAND DRIVE FROM WEST PIONEER STREET TO
WEST SMOKETREE STREET,AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -84-11,ARE
NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS ROADWAYS AND ARE HEREBY VACATED AS
PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND
ADOPTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Taylor,Councilman Hill,
Councilman Steelsmith,Vice Mayor Eidson,Mayor Clarke
Abstained:Councilman Shanks (not in attendance when case presented)
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION TO CLEAN
PROPERTY -ARTICLE 9-2 OF CITY CODE )
)Ms Connelly explained Mrs.Marilyn
Shine had received one extension on August 6,1984,to bring her property
into compliance with Article 9-2 of the City Code and is now requesting a
further extension as the property is in the process of being purchased.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT AN EXTENSION OF A MAXIMUM OF 14 DAYS BE GRANTED TO
MRS.MARILYN SHINE,TO BRING SAID PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE 9-2
OF THE CITY CODE.
Vice Mayor Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NOS.84-38,
84-41,84-42,84-43,AND 84-44,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT APPLICATION
)Mr.Newcomer explained that these
resolutions are an application for $125,000 for construction of a Senior
Citizens/Community Center as an annex to the City Library.
Vice Mayor Eidson asked i f i t would
be necessary for the City to match these funds.
Mr.Newcomer replied that no this
was not a matching grant.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.84-44,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS AS
LEVERAGE FOR THE 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION,BE AND
HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.84-38,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,COMMITTING
AVAILABILITY FOR USAGE BY SENIOR CITIZENS OF THE PROPOSED SENIOR
CITIZENS/COMMUNITY CENTER TO BE FUNDED IN PART BY 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.84-41,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,IDENTIFYING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEEDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN TO
MEET SUCH NEEDS,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.84-42,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS AND CERTIFYING THAT SAID APPLICATION MEETS THE LOW AND MODERATE
BENEFIT REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED
AND ADOPTED.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.84-43,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ADOPTING A PLAN TO
MINIMIZE DISPLACEMENT AND ASSIST PERSONS ACTUALLY DISPLACED AS A RESULT OF
ACTIVITIES FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITH 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.84-37,AB -84-14,
A.R.DAMIANO AND MATOUSEK
)City Engineer Jim Bakkedahl briefed
the Council on the abandonment of Hidalgo Street between Cortez Road and
Bowman Road between Windsong Street and Highway 88,which is not open or
maintained by the City,and the Development Coordinating Committee has no
objection to the abandonment.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.84-37,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN
FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY PURPOSES ON HIDALGO
STREET BETWEEN CORTEZ ROAD AND BOWMAN ROAD AND BOWMAN ROAD BETWEEN WINDSONG
STREET AND HIGHWAY 88,AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -84-14,ARE
NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS ROADWAYS AND ARE HEREBY ABANDONED AND
EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY,BE AND HEREBY IS
APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Taylor,Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman Hill,
Councilman Shanks,Vice Mayor Eidson,Mayor Clarke
Abstained:Councilman Damiano (possible conflict of interest)
The motion carried.
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SEPTEMBER 4,1984
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.83-18,AB -83-7,
BARBER,KOERNER,HAAS,LAABS,JONES,
SIERRA ENTERPRISES INC.,POLEGA
ARMSBY AND YEAGER
)Mr.Bakkedahl addressed the Council
in regard to the application for abandonment of Manzanita Street,
Mockingbird Street,and Greasewood Street from North Hilton Road to North
Goldfield Road,which is not open or maintained by the City,and the
Development Coordinating Committee has no objection to the abandonment.
Mr.Bakkedahl stated that the next
abandonment is the second phase of this application.
Mr.R.T.Haas,1126 N.Goldfield,
Apache Junction,questioned the easements being abandoned and wished to have
this investigated further prior to abandonment.
City Manager Michael McNulty re-
commended that the Council postpone this case and the following abandonment
case until the next regular meeting.
City Attorney Alexander commented
that this should be checked into before proceeding.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.83-18 AND RESOLUTION NO.84-50,BE POSTPONED
UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18,1984.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING DESIGN COST
FOR PROSPECTOR PARK DEVELOPMENT
)Superintendent of Community Services
Jeff Bell briefed the Council on the proposal that was submitted to the
Council,and recommended that $36,400.00 be approved for the engineering
work by Carter Associates for the initial development of Prospector Park.
Mr.McNulty stated that the costs
will be within the $300,000.00 which was approved by the voters.
Councilman Steelsmith pointed out
that this includes construction staking,not just design.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE ENGINEERING DESIGN COST FOR PROSPECTOR PARK DEVELOPMENT
PROVIDED BY CARTER ASSOCIATES,INC.,OF PHOENIX IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,400.00,
BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR CORRUGATED
METAL PIPE
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
explained that this pipe will be utilized for storm drainage purposes and
recommended the bid be awarded to the lowest bid submitted,ARMCO
Construction Products,in the total amount of $25,905.60.
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SEPTEMBER 4,1984
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Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT PW-84-30 CORRUGATED
METAL PIPE BE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS:
TO ARMCO CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,905.60
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,TO PURCHASE CORRUGATED METAL PIPE IN THE
AMOUNTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROPOSED PROJECTS,AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL.
Councilman Hill seconded the motion.
Mr.McNulty informed the Council that there will be additional sections
not covered by this bid.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS TO
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS)
)Mr.McNulty explained that there
have been some changes to the improvements to the administrative building,
due to lower costs than planned,which would create an additional approx-
imate 700 square feet of space,at a cost of $14,000.00.
Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE ADDITIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $14,000.00 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM
AND APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.RICHARD ROGERS FROM THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.
Councilman Damiano read the following letter:
"Dear Mayor,City Council,and Commissioners:
Effective this date,I am resigning from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
I will be moving out of the City of Apache Junction and,therefore,will not
meet the qualifications to sit as a Commissioner.
I wish to thank the Commissioners,and the Mayor and City Council for making
my term a pleasant one.
Sincerely,
Richard Rogers"
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT CHUCK HEERMANS,BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MR.
RICHARD ROGERS,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1986.
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SEPTEMBER 4,1984
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Councilman Steelsmith seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
WORK SESSION,SEPTEMBER 17,1984
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
SEPTEMBER 18,1984
)Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 17,1984,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN
THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD
ON SEPTEMBER 18,1984,AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilman Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
None.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
None.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
None.
ADJOURNMENT
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:35 P.M.
Vice Mayor Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ACCEPTED THIS 18THDAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1984,BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
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SEPTEMBER 4,1984
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Kathleen Connelly
City Clerk
Wendell J.Clark
Mayor
ATTEST:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 4,1984
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