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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-01 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1,1985 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on October 1,1985,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Eidson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Bakkedahl led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson, Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Jimenez, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill City Manager Michael J.McNulty City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark Controller Keith Lewis City Attorney David Alexander Representing Director of Planning, Deputy Director/Associate Planner Jim Nakagawa Director of Public Works Rich Broman Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Superintendent of Community Services Jeff Bell Mr.John Hinz Arizona Association of Retarded Citizesn Ms Janet Hartley President,AARC Mr.Bryan Scott Upton 1540 N.Valley Drive Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.Larry Richardson Lewis Brewer Development Company Scottsdale,AZ Mr.Kenneth Ragan 2360 N.Idaho Apache Junction,AZ 85220 public. Ms Elva K.Davies 181 N.Winchester Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.H.Cline Vanhoy 1325 N.Meridian Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.Dennis J.Hultman 331 S.Grand Drive Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Ms Jean Laabs 1322 N.Goldfield Rd. Apache Junction,AZ 85220 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilman Eidson MINED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 THROUGH 3 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests Mayor Hill recognized State Representative Roy Hudson and Superintendent of Schools Dr.Bill Wright,also former councilmembers Hank Steelsmith and Marie Shanks. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS! Mr.John Hinz,representing the Arizona Association of Retarded Citizens reported on the progress of AARC and the Department of Economic Security decision on keeping their program with Southwest Human Development. Ms Janet Hartley,President of AARC,and presented a plaque to the City Council for the support in having DES reconsider the contract for Southwest Human Development. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Michael J.McNulty reported that there has been communication with a firm that provides waste water treatment in other cities,and that the Board of Supervisors is moving forward on the 1/2 cent gas tax.Mr.McNulty stated that there will be a meeting on October 7th, held by the Chamber of Commerce to support this tax,and that there will be cable TV broadcast on the Superstitions on one of the cable networks. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.406, PZ-40-85,HOHN )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1,1985 PAGE 2 OF 14 Deputy Director/Associate Planner Jim Nakagawa briefed the Council on the application for rezoning from General Rural to Trailer Homesite of 3 parcels,totaling 2 1/2 acres, located on the northeast corner of Main Drive and West Roundup Street in Section 18. Mr.Wilmer Hohn,applicant for the rezoning,requested approval. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill called upon the Planning Department for recommendations. Mr.Nakagawa stated that staff has no objections to the rezoning with stipulations of rights -of -way dedication and that the parcel not be developed into a mobile home or RV park unless permitted by the City,and that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with the stipulations mentioned by staff. Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.406,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.406,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-40-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.406,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-40-85 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.413, PZ-47-85,UPTON public. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1,1985 PAGE 3 OF 14 Councilwoman Taylor seconded the )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the Mr.Nakagawa explained that this is a application for rezoning from Gr General Rural to Trailer Homesite of a 1 1/4 acre parcel,located just south of the southwest corner at the intersection of West Tepee Street and North Valley Drive. Mr.Bryan Scott Upton,1540 N. Valley Drive,Apache Junction,requested approval of the application. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill called upon the Department of Planning for recommendations. Mr.Nakagawa stated that staff has no objections and that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with the stipulations that east 33'of the property be dedicated for roadway purposes and that the parcel not be developed into a mobile home or RV park unless permitted by the City. Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.413,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.413,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-47-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.413,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-47-85 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.417, PZ-50-85,SENDELBACH public. Councilman Baljo seconded the )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the Mr.Nakagawa briefed the Council on the application for rezoning from GR General Rural to C-4 Heavy Commercial District of a 5 acre parcel,located at the southwest corner of the intersection of U.S.Highway 60 and South Bowman Road in Section 27. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1,1985 PAGE 4 OF 14 Planning Intern/Assistant Rodney Class -Erickson showed a video tape of the subject site. Mr.Bob Jones,representing the applicant,outlined the proposed development which would be a contractor sales and service. Mr.Hank Steelsmith,Architect for the project,P.O.Box 151,Show Low,Arizona,explained the various aspects of the site plan. Councilwoman Gardner inquired about access to the property. Mr.Steelsmith stated that Bowman would be widened to accomodate traffic and there would also be an access from Highway 60. Councilman Jimenez asked i f there would considerable noise,as there is mobile home park located to the west of the subject site. Mr.Steelsmith replied that there would not be excessive noise,and certainly not after business hours,and that this area is designated commercial on the General Plan. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl wished to know what type of business was proposed. Mr.Steelsmith stated that i t would be some type of building materials sales. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill called upon the Associate Planner for recommendations. Mr.Nakagawa stated that staff suggested alternatives and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with the stipulation that the applicant submit a site plan prior to Council approval. Mr.Bob Jones requested approval of the rezoning. Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.417,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.417,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-50-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1,1985 PAGE 5 OF 14 Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.417,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-50-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked what makes this development necessitate a C-4 Heavy Commercial zoning district. Mr.Nakagawa replied that they would be selling merchandise to building contractors rather than items at retail to the general public. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.429,PZ-51-85 ICAM PROPERTIES,CARNEY,SKIDMORE AND ROTTWEILER public. )) Councilman Baljo seconded the Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the Mr.Nakagawa briefed the Council on the request for rezoning from General Rural to C-3/PD General Commercial by Planned Development of a 2 1/2 acre parcel located:400'south of Apache Trail approximately 280'east -of Thunderbird Drive,proposing .a mini -storage complex' with a m:ail center,retail space,and a caretaker's dwelling,and further explained that the northern portion of the entire project is already zoned CB -2,which allows the mini -storage. Mr.Randall D.Skidmore,one of the applicants,outlined the project and requested approval. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill called upon the Associate Planner from recommendations. Mr.Nakagawa stated that the site is designated for General Commercial use on the General Plan and staff stipulates that the development be controlled by the Planned Development plan and that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with stipulation that conceptual plans be forwarded to Council. public. Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.429,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as f011ows: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1, 1985 PAGE6 OF:14 ORDINANCE NO.429,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-51-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.429,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-51-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.430, AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) public. Councilman Baljo seconded the Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the Mr.Nakagawa stated that this is an amendment to the Subdivision Regulations,establishing terms for citizen members of the Subdivision Committee and dates of term expirations. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked i f these terms should not be staggered rather than concurrent. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak on this item. Councilwoman Gardner agreed that the terms should be staggered. Mr.McNulty suggested that one term expire in one year to establish the staggered terms. There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Mr.McNulty also suggested that the two citizen members draw lots to determine which term would expire in one year. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.430 BE AMENDED THAT FOR THE FIRST YEAR,BY LOT ONE TERM WOULD BE FOR ONE YEAR AND THE OTHER TO HAVE A TWO YEAR TERM,AND AFTER THE FIRST YEAR THE TERMS WOULD HAVE STAGGERED TWO YEAR TERMS. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.430,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1,1985 PAGE 7 OF'14 City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.430,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,VOLUME II,LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 2 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS BY AMENDING SECTION 6.02 (1)(E);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.430,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,VOLUME II,LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,CHAPTER 2 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS BY AMENDING SECTION 6.02 (1)(E);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.432, EMERGENCY POWER AND AUTHORITY (With the Emergency Clause) Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the public. Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel explained that this proposed ordinance gives support to the Arizona Emergency Response Plan and allows the City of Apache Junction to plan for and upon order,execute emergency tasks to ensure the safety of the citizens of Apache Junction in the event of a disaster,and provides an organized and coordinated response to minimize the impact of a disaster. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak on this item.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.432,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. follows: Councilman Baljo seconded the City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as ORDINANCE NO.432,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,BY ADDING ARTICLE 2-16 EMERGENCY POWERS AND AUTHORITY;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.432,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,BY ADDING ARTICLE 2-16 EMERGENCY POWERS AND AUTHORITY; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1,1985 PAGE 8 OF 14 Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS FINAL PLAT APPROVAL,SD -1-85, SUPERSTITION HEIGHTS (Postponed Item)) )Mr.Nakagawa stated that this was previously presented to the Council on September 17th,and was postponed due to the approval of the State Health Department for sanitation facilities, water line extensions lacking,and have been since submitted to the Planning Department.Mr.Nakagawa recommended approval of the final plat. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THE FINAL PLAT FOR SUPERSTITION HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION,SD -1-85,BE APPROVED WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE APPLICANT PAY ALL NECESSARY RECORDING FEES. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO.85-26,AB -85-05,MINNICK )Councilwoman Taylor addressed the reconsideration of the request for abandonment of Smoketree Street from Saguaro Drive to Ironwood Drive,and explained that a Councilmember originally opposing the abandonment must initiate the reconsideration. Mayor Hill stated that this abandonment would be in the best interests of the City. Mayor Hill MOVED THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.85-26,AB -85-05,BE RECONSIDERED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.85-26,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES DESCRIBED AS SMOKETREE STREET FROM SAGUARO DRIVE TO IRONWOOD DRIVE IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -85-05,ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS A ROADWAY AND ARE HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1,1985 PAGE 9 OF 14 Mayor Hill recessed the meeting. Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 8:20 p.m. NEW BUSINESS PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.85-45, AB -85-09,LEWIS BREWER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY,CAMBELL AND BEAUCHAMP ) )Director of Public Works Rich Broman explained that this is a request for abandonment of 22nd Avenue from Cortez Road to Acacia Road and Stagecoach Road from Southern Avenue to Highway 60, 70,80,and 89,and stated that the present roadways are undeveloped and not maintained,and Lewis Brewer Development Company has submitted preliminary plans for developing the area.Mr.Broman further stated that the Development Coordinating Committee expressed no objection to the abandonment. Mr.Larry Richardson,Scottsdale, representing Lewis Brewer Development Company,explained the reasons for abandoning the roads,and outlined the possible street development. Mr.Kenneth Ragan,2360 N.Idaho, Apache Junction,owner of the property to the east of the abandonments, addressed the Council in favor of the application. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.85-45,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 22ND AVENUE FROM CORTEZ ROAD TO ACACIA ROAD AND STAGECOACH ROAD FROM SOUTHERN AVENUE TO U.S.HIGHWAY 60-70-80-89 AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -85-09,ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS A ROADWAY AND ARE HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.85-44, AB -85-10,PLAZA DRIVE )Mr.Broman reminded the Council that on May 21,1985,the Design Concept Report for the reconstruction of U.S. 60/SR 88 was approved,and as indicated on the plan the access to the Bayless Plaza is to be moved north approximately 200',which would make i t necessary to abandon the prior alignment of a portion of Plaza Drive,and stated that the Development Coordinating Committee recommends this abandonment,which would be contingent upon reconstruction of the intersection of U.S.Highway 60 and S.R.88. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked i f a barrier would be placed in the abandoned area. Mr.Broman explained that there would not be a physical barrier,that the owner would possibly restripe the parking area of Bayless Plaza to integrate with the reconstruction. Mr.McNulty stated that i t would not be in the property owners best interest to barricade that access,and the abandonment essentially relieves the City of liability for that portion of the street which is basically in the middle of the parking lot. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1,1985 PAGE 10 OF 14 Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.85-44,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT A PORTION OF PLAZA DRIVE NORTH OF U.S.HIGHWAY 60,70,80 AND 89 AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -85-10 IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL FOR PUBLIC USE AND IS HEREBY VACATED,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR LIBRARY/ SENIOR CENTER )City Manager Michael McNulty stated that eight bids were submitted and opened on September 20th,the lowest being MTV General Contractors,Inc.,in the amount of $712,900,and recommended that the bid be awarded to MTV but to delete Alternates 1 and 2, and to permit the City to accomplish Alternate 3,which is paving the parking lot.Mr.McNulty further explained that i t will be necessary to use additional funds in the amount of $13,228 from the Contingency Fund. Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE BID FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PUBLIC LIBRARY/SENIOR CENTER BE AWARDED TO MTV GENERAL CONTRACTING,INC.,IN THE AMOUNT OF $712,900.00,ELIMINATING ALTERNATE NOS.1 AND 2,DRAWING FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND $13,228.00. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACTION ON CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER ) )Councilman Eidson called for an Emergency Executive Session. City Attorney David Alexander stated that unless there is a true emergency,an Executive Session must have 24 hour notice. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT A ONE YEAR CONTRACT FOR CITY •MANAGER MICHAEL J.MCNULTY,IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,500.00 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mr.McNulty expressed his appreciation for this chance to remain involved with Apache Junction. SUBMITTAL OF CDBG PROJECT TO GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR CONSIDERATION ) )Mr.McNulty stated that at Council direction,the initial Community Development Block Grant requests were submitted to the State and the City was not recommended for funding, however,the alternative is to submit these projects to the Governor's office for funding consideration. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1,1985 PAGE 11 OF 14 Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT TO THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR FUNDING CONSIDERATION. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ) )Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.JOHN BETZNER FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET; AND THAT ELVA DAVIES BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1988. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly informed the Council that the three applicants are present for interviewing. Councilman Baljo withdrew the second to the motion. Councilwoman Taylor withdrew the motion. Ms Elva K.Davies,181 N. Winchester,Apache Junction,requested appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked Ms Davies why she wished to be appointed to the Commission. Ms Davies stated that as a resident, she would like to contribute time and effort to the orderly growth of Apache Junction. Mr.H.Cline Vanhoy,1325 N. Meridian,Apache Junction,stated that he wished to contribute to the way the City would look in the future. Mr.Dennis J.Hultman,331 S.Grand Drive,Apache Junction,stated that as the City is in a unique location for scenery and that this should be considered when zoning is planned,and would be willing to invest time and effort to accomplish this. Councilman Jimenez asked Mr.Holtman i f he worked full-time for the Apache Signal. Mr.Holtman confirmed this. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.JOHN BETZNER FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET; AND THAT ELVA DAVIES BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1988. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1,1985 PAGE 12 OF 14 The motion carried. City Attorney Alexander explained that there was a typagraphical error in Ordinance No.429,and that the ordinance should be reconsidered with the correct wording. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.429 BE RECONSIDERED,AGENDA ITEM NO.7. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.429,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, CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-51-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-3/PD GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, OCTOBER 15,1985 )Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON OCTOBER 15,1985,AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ms Jean Laabs,1322 N.Goldfield Rd.,Apache Junction,stated that the members of the Apache Junction Women's Club requested that recognition be given to the Women's Club as founders of the Library,especially to Opal Hansen and Vera Norton,for their efforts in beginning the Library on March 6,1967. Mr.McNulty suggested that these recognitions be made on the plaque to be placed on the new Library. INFORMATION AND REPORTS .(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) None. REQUESTS OF• COUNCIL None. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1,1985 PAGE 13 OF 14 ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Hill MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:00 P.M. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: *1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda *2.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 3,1985 *3.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 17,1985 ACCEPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER ,1985,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. Norman S.Hill Mayor ATTEST: Kathleen Connelly City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1,1985 PAGE 14 OF 14