HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-04-02 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 2,1985
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache
Junction,Arizona,was held on April 2,1985,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 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Eidson led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANU
Councilman Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Councilman Taylor,Councilman
Shanks,Councilman Damiano,
Councilman Baljo,Councilman
Hill,Vice Mayor Eidson,
Mayor Clarke
City Manager Michael J.McNulty
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
Controller Keith Lewis
Representing Director of
Planning,Associate Planner
Jim Nakagawa
Director of Public Safety
Bill McDaniel
Director of Public Works
Rich Broman
Economic Development Specialist
John Schoeph
Superintendent of Community
Services Jeff Bell
City Attorney David Alexander
Deputy City Clerk Lori V.Clark
Others Present:Mr.Harry Cook
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.John Hennesy
1020 W.Roundup
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Ms Norma Dingman
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.Paul Connolly
1935 S.Cactus
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.Jerry Lawrence
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1 AND 2 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors
None.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael J.McNulty reported that the final plans for
Pinal Street drainage project have been received and bids will be
opened and submitted to Council the first meeting in May,and that two
City police officers were awarded bronze medals for the State-wide
Police Olympics,Lieutenant Scott for racketball,and Officer Salmon
in bicycling.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.344,
PZ-71-84,COOK
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
to the public.
Associate Planner Jim Nakagawa
briefed the Council on the application for rezoning from GR General
Rural and Trailer Homesite located on the northeast corner of Roundup
Street and Thunderbird Drive in Section 17,for which 4 protest
petitions have been filed against.One of the petitions had not been
notarized or listed as property owners within the 300 feet of the site
and anothers property is outside the 150 foot area.The remaining two
petitioners constitute 47.3% of the area within 150 feet of the subject
site.
Mr.Harry Cook,applicant,
requested approval of the rezoning.
Mr.John Hennesy,1020 W.
Roundup,Apache Junction,addressed the Council in opposition to the
application.
Ms Norma Dingman,opposed the
application and more trailer parks.
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 else wishing to address the Council,
Mayor Clarke called upon the Associate Planner for recommendations.
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Mr.Nakagawa stated that the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with stipulation
that the applicant dedicate the right-of-way,and that the staff also
recommends approval,providing the property not be developed into an RV
or mobile home park.
Mayor Clarke closed the hearing
to the public.
Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.344,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY 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.344 by title only.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.344,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 DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE
ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-71-84 FROM GR
GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.344,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 DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
IN REZONING CASE PZ-71-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE
ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY,BE DENIED.
Councilman Hill seconded the
motion.
Vice Mayor Eidson asked i f the
stipulation prohibiting this property from being developed into a
mobile home or RV park was included in the ordinance.
Mr.Nakagawa replied that this
stipulation is included in the ordinance.
Councilman Baljo made comments
pertaining to subdivision requirements.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Hill,
Councilman Shanks
Opposed:Councilman Taylor,Councilman Baljo,Vice Mayor
Eidson,Mayor Clarke
The motion failed.
City Attorney David Alexander
stated that a new motion may be made.
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Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.344,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 DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
IN REZONING CASE PZ-71-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE
ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Vice Mayor Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Taylor,Vice Mayor Eidson,Mayor Clarke
Opposed:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Hill,Councilman
Shanks,Councilman Baljo
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
declared that due to a lack of three-quarter vote in favor,the motion
failed.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.345,
PZ-72-84,HAMM
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
to the public.
Mr.Nakagawa briefed the
Council on the application for rezoning from General Rural to Trailer
Homesite of a 1.3 acre parcel,located on the east side of Cedar Drive,
165 feet north of Roundup Street in Section 18.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the
application.
Mrs.Bob Hamm,applicant,
requested approval as they wished to place three houses on the
property.
There being no one else wishing
to address the Council,Mayor Clarke called upon the Associate Planner
for recommendations.
Mr.Nakagawa stated that the
Planning staff has no objections and that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval with the stipulations that the
rights -of -way be dedicated and that the property not be developed into
an RV or mobile home park.
Mayor Clarke closed the hearing
to the public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.345 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THAT THE READING OF THE
ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke called upon the
City Clerk to read Ordinance No.345,by title only.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,
read as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO.345,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 DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE
ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-72-84 FROM GR
GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Vice Mayor Eidson asked i f
three houses can be placed on this parcel.
Mr.Nakagawa replied to the
affirmative.
Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.345,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 DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
IN REZONING CASE PZ-72-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE
ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.346,
PZ-73-84,HARDY
to the public.
Councilman Taylor seconded the
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
Mr.Nakagawa addressed the
rezoning application from General Rural to C-4 Heavy Commercial
District of a 7.719 acre parcel,located on the south side of Highway
60 between Royal Palm and Tomahawk Roads at the northeast corner of
Palm Springs Subdivision in Section 28.
Mr.Paul Connolly,1935 S.
Cactus,Apache Junction,representing the applicant,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
application.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor
Clarke called upon the Associate Planner for recommendations.
Mr.Nakagawa stated that there
have been two protest petitions filed against this application,one of
the petitioners property is outside the 150 foot area,and the other
constitutes 5% of the area,but does not require a three-quarter vote
as i t would need 20%of the area,and that the Planning staff and the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval.
Mayor Clarke closed the hearing
to the public.
Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.346 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THAT THE READING OF THE
ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke called upon the
City Clerk to read Ordinance No.346 by title only.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.346,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 DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE
ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-73-84 FROM GR
GENERAL RURAL TO C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.346,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 DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
IN REZONING CASE PZ-73-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Shanks seconded the
motion.
Councilman Taylor expressed a
concern that after trailer sales,this property could be developed into
a use with heavy equipment or similar uses.
Councilman Baljo gave the
opinion that this is along Highway 60 and this is the logical area for
this zoning.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Shanks,Councilman Baljo,
Councilman Taylor,Vice Mayor Eidson
Opposed:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Hill,Mayor Clarke
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.347,
PZ-74-84,POLK
to the public.
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
Mr.Nakagawa briefed the
Council on the application for rezoning from General Rural to C-2 Local
Commercial District of a .37 acre parcel,located on east side of
Ironwood Drive,approximately 520 feet south of Superstition Boulevard
in Section 20.
Mr.Tony Vehon,230 W.Tepee,
Apache Junction,representing the applicant,explained that the
proposed use is a retail plaza and 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
application.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor
Clarke called upon the Associate Planner for recommendations.
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Mr.Nakagawa stated that the
Planning staff has no objection and that the Planning and Zoning
Commission also recommends approval.
Mayor Clarke closed the hearing
to the public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.347 BY TITLE ONLY,AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke called upon the
City Clerk to read Ordinance No.347 by title only.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.347,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 DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE
ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-74-84 FROM GR
GENERAL RURAL TO C-2 LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.347,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 DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
IN REZONING CASE PZ-74-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-2 LOCAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.363,FOUR-WAY
STOP AT IRONWOOD AND SUPERSTITION
(With the Emergency Clause)
to the public.
Councilman Hill seconded the
Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
Director of Public Works Rich
Broman explained that traffic counts have been taken at this
intersection and i t indicated that 11,100 vehicles passed through
during a 16 hour period,with an average of 868 vehicles per hour
during an 8 hour period and this warrants a four-way stop sign.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the issue.
There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed
the hearing to the public.
Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.363,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND
THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
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Vice Mayor Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke called upon the
City Clerk to read Ordinance No.363,by title only with the emergency
clause.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.363,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY STOP AT SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD (UNIVERSITY
DRIVE)AND IRONWOOD DRIVE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.363,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY STOP AT
SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD (UNIVERSITY DRIVE)AND IRONWOOD DRIVE;REPEALING
ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR
PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.374,
ESTABLISHING TWO-WAY STOPS
(With the Emergency Clause)
to the public.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
Mr.McNulty explained that this
ordinance legitimitize two-way stops that have been installed as paving
has been done.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the issue.
Mr.Harvey Morrison,1834 W.
Roundup,Apache Junction,wished to know i f there would be residential
speed limits on the newly paved streets.
Mr.McNulty stated that speed
limit signs would be put up where they are required,and any street
that does not presently have a sign up is 25 mph,by State law.
There being no one else wishing
to address the issue,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.374,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND
THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
Councilman Hill seconded the
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The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke called upon the
City Clerk to read Ordinance No.374,by title only with the emergency
clause.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.374,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
ESTABLISHING TWO-WAY STOPS AT CORTEZ ROAD AND JUNCTION STREET,CORTEZ
ROAD AND EAST 2ND AVENUE,CORTEZ ROAD AND EAST 4TH AVENUE,SOUTHERN
AVENUE AND CORTEZ ROAD,APACHE DRIVE AND 20TH AVENUE,COCONINO DRIVE
AND 20TH AVENUE,PAPAGO DRIVE AND 20TH AVENUE,WEST 10TH AVENUE AND
SOUTH DELAWARE DRIVE AND WEST 13TH AVENUE AND SOUTH DELAWARE DRIVE;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.374,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING TWO-WAY STOPS AT CORTEZ
ROAD AND JUNCTION STREET,CORTEZ ROAD AND EAST 2ND AVENUE,CORTEZ ROAD
AND EAST 4TH AVENUE,SOUTHERN AVENUE AND CORTEZ ROAD,APACHE DRIVE AND
20TH AVENUE,COCONINO DRIVE AND 20TH AVENUE,PAPAGO DRIVE AND 20TH
AVENUE,WEST 10TH AVENUE AND SOUTH DELAWARE DRIVE AND WEST 13TH AVENUE
AND SOUTH DELAWARE DRIVE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting.
Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF
SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE,KC BAR BQ )
to the public.
Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
Vice Mayor Eidson expressed his
concern over the number of occasions that police officers have been
called to this location.
Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT
THE APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE,
SUBMITTED BY MS JANE ELLEN MERRYMAN,AGENT FOR KC BAR BQ,BE
RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL FOR
DENIAL,DUE TO POLICE INCIDENT RECORD OF THE BAR OVER THE PAST YEARS.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Taylor seconded the
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APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF
SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE,
LONGHORN SALOON
)Mayor Clarke opened the bearing
to the public.
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 closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
THE APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE,
SUBMITTED BY JOSEPH A.TAPLEY AGENT FOR THE LONGHORN SALOON BE
RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL FOR
APPROVAL.
Councilman Hill seconded the
motion.
Councilman Taylor asked i f
there have been police called to the Longhorn Saloon.
Director of Public Safety Bill
McDaniel replied that there have not been problem,but this is just a
Person Transfer and not a new license.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
LIBRARY DESIGN
to the public.
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
Mr.McNulty explained that this
design was presented to the Council at the previous meeting and is
scheduled to be located off Idaho Road,and will also be a
Senior/Community Center,and that there was a minor change in the plans
to make it more useable,and the building will be expandable as the
City grows.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the issue.
Mr.Joe Morvak,expressed his
views that the new Library building should be functional and not merely
a monument or show piece.
Mayor Clarke stated that the
architect has worked under close staff supervision,and this building
will be extremely functional.
There being no one else wishing
to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
THE DESIGN PLANS FOR THE NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY/SENIOR-COMMUNITY CENTER BE
ACCEPTED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Hill seconded the
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Councilman Taylor informed the
public that the one person who has spear -headed this project the most
is Councilman Damiano and that he should receive recognition for his
work.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
SWIMMING POOL IMPROVEMENTS
)Superintendent of Community
Services Jeff Bell explained that the budget allows for additional
expansion and improvements to the swimming pool,including a larger
kool deck with seating area and a ramada,an enclosed area for pop
machines and a storage area for pool chemicals.
Mayor Clarke asked what the
next step would be i f this were approved.
Mr.Bell stated that i t would
be necessary to go out for bid.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION IS GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER AND SUPERINTENDENT OF
COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROCEED WITH IMPROVEMENTS AND EXPANSION OF THE
COMMUNITY SWIMMING FACILITY.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO CITY BOARD OF HEALTH )
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
explained that the appointments to the City Board of Health and the
City Health Officer are statutory requirements §36-165,that they must
be appointed in the first meeting in April of each year,two members of
the governing body,with the city engineer and the health officer.
Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT
COUNCILMAN HILL AND COUNCILMAN SHANKS BE APPOINTED TO THE CITY BOARD OF
HEALTH.
AND THAT DR.DEAN SEEMAN BE APPOINTED AS THE CITY HEALTH OFFICER.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Damiano,Councilman
Taylor,Councilman Hill,Vice Mayor Eidson
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR
CITY HEALTH INSURANCE
)Mr.McNulty stated that i t has
become necessary for the City to go for bid for health insurance for
employees and recommended that the bid be awarded to Blue Cross/Blue
Shield and recognized Mr.Jerry Lawrence to answer any questions.
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APRIL 2,1985
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Mr.Jerry Lawrence,
representative of Blue Cross/Blue Shield asked i f there were any
questions.
Vice Mayor Eidson asked when
this contract would commence.
Mr.McNulty stated that the
contract would take effect May 1.
Mr.Lawrence explained that
either the conventional approach or the HMO was available through Blue
Cross/Blue Shield.
Councilman Damian() MOVED THAT
THE BID FOR CITY HEALTH INSURANCE BE AWARDED TO BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD,
EFFECTIVE MAY 1,1985.
Councilman Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR COMPACT
UTILITY TRACTOR
)Mr.Bell asked that this be
postponed.Due to !,a problem with the specifications on the bid,the
bid would have to be advertised again.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT
ITEM NO. 16 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON MAY 7,
1985
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
' The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR COMPUTER
HARDWARE ADDITIVES
)Controller Keith Lewis stated
that the bid opening was April 1,1985,for a printer and 4 display
stations and 3 personal computers,and recommended that the bid be
awarded to IBM in the amount of $16,912.77,and Phoenix Computer Group
for the printer at $2700.00.
Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT
THE BID FOR THE COMPUTER HARDWARE ADDITIVES BE AWARDED TO IBM IN THE
AMOUNT OF $16,912.77 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE OPEN DATA PRINTER WHICH
SHALL BE AWARDED TO PHOENIX COMPUTER GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,700.00.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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AWARD OF BID FOR REMITTANCE
CONTROL TERMINALS
)Mr.Lewis explained that this
is a type of cash register,and that two bids were received and
recommended that the bid be awarded to Copperstate Business Systems in
the amount of $10,661.40.
Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT
THE BID FOR REMITTANCE CONTROL TERMINALS BE AWARDED TO COPPERSTATE
BUSINESS SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,661.40.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried-.
REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION FOR
PROPERTY CLEAN-UP,SUN UNLIMITED
)Ms Connelly stated that Roger
Grim at the Council meeting of February 19,1985,Mr.Grimh was
granted .:a 30 day extension to clean the property in question,and is
now requesting an extension until he has information regarding a
rezoning,and upon checking with the Planning Department,Mr.Grimh has
not filed a rezoning application.
Councilman Taylor stated that
there have bemverbal complaints regardinvOisyproperty.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
A FINAL EXTENSION BE GRANTED TO ROGER GRIMH OF SUN UNLIMITED TO BRING
PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE WITH CITY REGULATIONS OF 30 DAYS,TO EXPIRE ON
MAY 2,1985.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ESTABLISHMENT OF POSITION OF
SUPERVISOR OF DISPATCHER
Councilman Hill seconded the
)Mr.McDaniel stated that when
the Administrative Sergeant was promoted to Lieutenant the position of
Supervisor of Communications personnel was left vacant and was dropped
from the budget,and requested that this position be reinstated as i t
will be necessary with the future implementation of the 911 Emergency
System and training of dispatchers.
Mayor Clarke asked i f this
would be a present employee.
Mr.McDaniel stated that it
would be a promotional position.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT
THE REQUEST BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION
OF "COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR"IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BE
APPROVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
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APRIL 2,1985
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The motion carried.
EXPIRATION OF TERMS,RESIGNATION FROM
AND APPOINTMENTS TO PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
)Mr.Bell informed the Council
that Mr.Ted Millspaugh has resigned from the Parks and Recreation
Commission and that of three terms expiring,two members are inter-
ested in continuing to serve on the Commission.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
THE RESIGNATION OF MR.TED MILLSPAUGH BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET;AND
THAT JUDD WILLIAMS BE APPOINTED TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE
RESIGNATION OF MR.MILLSPAUGH,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 1,1987;AND
THAT CHUCK HEERMANS,AND JANICE PALSON ALSO BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION,TO FILL EXPIRED TERMS,WITH NEW TERMS TO
EXPIRE APRIL 1,1988.
motion.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
Councilman Damiano read the
following letter:
"Honorable Mayor and Council Members,
Please accept this letter of resignation from the City's Parks and
Recreation Commission.
I have been offered a promotional opportunity from my employer and will
be relocating to the Pinetop/Lakeside area.
I have enjoyed serving on the Commission and feel the Commission and
staff are dedicated in providing the City of Apache Junction an
outstanding Parks and Recreation program.
Good luck in the future.
Sincerely,
Ted Millspaugh"
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS TO PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL RETIREMENT BOARD
)Ms Connelly explained that this
is a statutory requirement that a City must maintain a local board
which administers the Public Safety Retirement system,which must
consist of the Mayor as Chairman,two members elected from among the
Police Department,and two citizen members.Ms Connelly stated that
there is a vacancy from the Police Department and Mr.William Arnold's
term expired March 4th.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
OFFICER LARRY BALL AS A POLICE DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE,AND WILLIAM
ARNOLD AS A CITIZEN MEMBER,BE APPOINTED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL
RETIREMENT BOARD,SAID TERMS TO EXPIRE MARCH 4,1989.
Councilman Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
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APRIL 2,1985
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The motion carried.
CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY
SUBMITTED BY LONNIE STONE
)Mr.McNulty explained that this
claim was submitted by the attorney for Mr.Lonnie Stone,involving
an accident at the intersection of Route 88 and U.S.Highway 60,for
which the City does not admit any liability,and recommended that the
Council deny the claim which should properly be filed against the State
of Arizona.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT
THE CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY SUBMITTED BY LONNIE STONE IS REJECTED.
Councilman Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
WORK SESSION,APRIL 15,1985
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
APRIL 16,1985
)Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT A
WORK SESSION BE HELD ON APRIL 15,1985,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON APRIL 16,
1985,AT 6:00 P.M.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
None.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
None.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
None.
ADJOURNMENT
THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:59 P.M.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
Councilman Hill seconded the
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APRIL 2,1985
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Consent Agenda Items were as follows:
*1.Acceptance of the Regular Agenda
*2.Acceptance of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of
March 19,1985
ACCEPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF APRIL ,1985,BY THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
Wendell J.Clarke
Mayor
ATTEST:
67,4r n .rinciflyKa,...leen Connelly
City Clerk
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