HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-15 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 15,1985
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on October 15,1985,at the Apache Junction City Council
Chambers pursuant t o the notice required.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hill called the meeting t o order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilman Eidson gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Baljo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff 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
Representing Director of Public
Safety,Lieutenant Dan Scott
Director of Public Works
Rich Broman
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
Economic Development Specialist
John Schoeph
Superintendent of Community Services
Jeff Bell
Operations Supervisor Doug Dobson
Director of Library Pam Loui
Others Present:Mr.Dean Rhodes,Editor
Apache Junction Independent and News
Mx.ChUck Jazstremski
5722 E. 10th Avenue.
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.Sonny Rickles
Executive Director
Manufactured Housing Association
Mr.Gil Verley
620 S.Palo Verde
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.Al McDaley
545 N.Ocotillo Dr.
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.Bud Davis
Arizona Mobile Homeowners Assoc.
Mr.Bill Beaulieu
306 E.Frontier Rd.
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.A.E.Sullivan
438 N.Saguaro
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.Frank Talbott
Superstition Realty
735 S.Ocotillo
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.Robert W.Lake
2066 W.Apache Trail
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilwoman Gardner MOVED 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 Ex -Mayor Wendell Clarke and his wife,and members
of the press.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael J.McNulty introduced the new Editor of the Apache
Junction Independent and News,Dean Rhodes.
Mr.Dean Rhodes,addressed the Council stating that the newspaper would
do it's best to assist the community in it's growth.
COuncilman Baljo _requested that the newspaper cover PinaliCounty Board
of Supervisor meetings,as they do influence Apache Junction.
Mr.McNulty reminded :the Council and public that Library contracts and
pre -construction conferences will be held on October 16th and the ground
will be broken on October 23rd.Mr.McNulty added that hopefully
construction will be completed about April 25,1986.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.407,
PZ-41-85,WIRTH
)Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
public.
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
briefed the Council on the rezoning application for Lot #20 at the Francis
M.Schmitz Business Lot Subdivision,on the west side of South Ironwood
Drive approximately 250'north of West Broadway Avenue,from CB -2 to C-3,
with special use permits for a mobile home caretaker's unit on the property
which i s not permitted under CB -2 zoning classification.Mr.Newcomer also
stated that Mr.Wirth,at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting had
indicated that the rezoning would only be acceptable with the special use
permit,and that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the permit
contingent upon Council approval of the rezoning to C-3 with stipulations.
Mr.Richard Wirth explained to the
Council that the property i s currently developed with a mini -storage,and
proposed to place a mobile home caretaker's unit on the parcel.
Councilman Baljo stated that i f this
special use permit were granted for a mobile home unit,any mobile home
structure may be placed on the parcel.
Mr.Wirth stated that the
application i s specifically for the one structure only and that other
property uses are being given up to accomplish this.
would be i n favor i f there was
precedent.
Councilman Baljo stated that he
some way to do so without setting a
Mr.Newcomer explained that prior to
pulling the permit,the Building Department,Department of Public Works,and
the Department of Planning will review i t and would ensure that i t i s
exactly what was proposed to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
City Attorney David Alexander stated
that the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance i s under consideration,not the
special use permit,the Council may vote yes or no or send that application
back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman Baljo stated that he did
not wish the applicant to undergo hardship,but would recommend that the
application be resubmitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman Baljo that this could be a
parcels have been recently rezoned to
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl agreed with
problem i n the future.
Mr.Wirth stated that adjacent
commercial.
Mayor Hill 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 Hill called upon the
Director of Planning for recommendations.
Mr.Newcomer stated that staff
recommends approval of the rezoning with the stipulation of dedication of
the east 15'for roadway purposes and that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval with the same stipulation.
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Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.407 BE SENT BACK TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR
FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIFIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TO ACCOMMODATE THE
BUILDING THAT THE APPLICANT WISHES TO PLACE ON THE PROPERTY.
motion.
an unusual circumstance.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
Councilman Jimenez asked i f this was
Mr.Newcomer replied that the
rezoning to a less intense use to be able to apply for the special use
permit i s unusual,and that this was suggested by staff.
Councilman Jimenez stated that as
staff recommended this type of application there should not be a problem.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Baljo,
Councilwoman Taylor,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Jimenez
The motion carried.
PZ-62-85,PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
OPEN SPACE AMENDMENT
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
requested that this item be postponed as the Planning and Zoning Commission
felt the issue necessitates further study and will have a recommendation
available by November 5,1985.
Councilman Baljo felt that this
should be discussed longer and possibly postponed until the regular Council
meeting of November 19,1985.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
REZONING CASE NO.PZ-62-85 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 19,1985.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.408,
PZ-42-85,EQUINE REGULATIONS
public.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
Mr.Newcomer explained that this i s
a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,providing for specific
regulations for the keeping of horses in the City.
Mr.Chuck Jazstremski,5722 E.10th
Avenue,Apache Junction,representing the Superstition Horsemen's
Association,requested that this ordinance be adopted.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
else who wished to speak on this item.There being no one else wishing to
address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.408,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
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Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.408,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING SECTION 6.0130
EQUINE REGULATIONS;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.408,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.431,
HUD STANDARD MOBILE HOMES
)Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
public.
Mr.Newcomer stated that staff was
asked to submit a proposal addressing HUD standard mobile homes in the City,
which was compiled with ordinances used by other cities.Mr.Newcomer
explained that two alternatives have been submitted;the first provides that
any mobile home to be installed or relocated within the City would have to
be a Department of Housing and Urban sticker and the date of manufacture,
which could not have been prior to June 15,1976 which was the beginning of
the HUD certification program,and the second would also permit either the
HUD compliance mobile homes not prior to 1976,or the State of Arizona
insignia of approval manufactured not prior to September 17,1972.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak on this item.
Mr.Sonny Rickles,Executive
Director of Manufactored Housing Association,addressed the Council i n
opposition to the proposed ordinance and asked various questions regarding
the proposal.
Councilman Eidson stated that
residents should not have their homes,pre -1972 models,condemned.
Mr.Gil Verley,620 S.Palo Verde,
Apache Junction,expressed opposition to the ordinance,and asked that a
committee be appointed to further study this issue prior to Council action.
Mr.Jim Hearst,1065 N.San Marcos,
Space 2,Apache Junction,Manager of Baywood Mobile Home Park,stated that
there are 20 old trailers in the Park,and that these trailers would not
have a resale even though they are in good repair,and further stated that
this issue should have additional study.
Mr.Al McDaley,545 N.Ocotillo,
Space 40,Apache Junction,also opposed the amendment.
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Mr.Bud Davis,representing Central
Arizona Mobile Homeowners Association,spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.431 BE RETURNED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR
FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND A STUDY COMMITTEE BE FORMED TO INCLUDE
REPRESENTATION OF THE MOBILE HOME ASSOCIATION,OFFICE OF MANUFACTURED
HOUSING,MANUFACTURED HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA,TWO OWNERS OF PARKS
WHICH HAVE PRE -1976 MOBILE HOMES,AND AT LEAST TWO RESIDENTS THAT LIVE IN
PRE -1976 MOBILE HOMES.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Taylor commented that
the Council needs to look into other industries,such as subdivisions,real
estate,and conventional housing.
Councilman Jimenez asked i f this i s
a typical ordinance in other cities and towns.
Mr.Newcomer replied that cities
such as Bullhead City,Yuma have a similar ordinance,and Mesa has some
mobile home restrictions.
Councilman Jimenez added that State
and Federal laws reflect some guidelines and that this i s a necessary
ordinance for the health and safety of the citizens of Apache Junction.
Councilman Baljo added to the motion
THAT THE ORDINANCE BE RETURNED TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITHIN A MAXIMUM OF 120
DAYS.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl agreed to this.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.435,
PZ-52-85,BEAULIEU
)Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
public.
Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on
the request for rezoning of a 20,768 square foot parcel located 100'feet
south of Superstition Boulevard on North Valley Drive on the east side of
the street,from GR General Rural to C-2 Local Commercial District.
Mr.Bill Beaulieu,306 E.Frontier
Rd.,Apache Junction,requested approval of the rezoning application.
Mayor Hill 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 Hill called upon the
Director of Planning for recommendations.
Mr.Newcomer stated that staff
has no objection to the application and that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval of the rezoning.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.435 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.435,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-52-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-2 LOCAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.435 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.436,
PZ 537 85,EVERETT
public.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
Mr.Newcomer stated that this i s an
application to rezone a 1 1/4 acre parcel,located at the southeast corner
of the intersection of South Royal Palm Road and East 4th Avenue i n Section
21,from GR General Rural to TH Trailer Homesite.
Mr.A.E.Sullivan,438 N.Saguaro,
Apache Junction,representing the applicant,offered to answer any
questions.
Councilwoman Gardner wished to know
what was the applicant proposed to do about the wash through the property.
Mr.Sullivan replied that possibly a
culvert would be placed in the wash.
Mr.McNulty explained that the
applicant would have to comply with the Floodplain regulations prior to
development.
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
Director of Planning for recommendations.
Mr.Newcomer stated that staff
recommends approval of the rezoning with stipulations and that the Planning
and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve the application with the
dedication of rights -of -way for public roadway and associated purposes.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.436 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
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The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.436,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-53-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER
HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.436,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Hill recessed the meeting.
Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.437,
PZ-54-85,WHITE
public.
Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
Mr.Newcomer explained that this is
a request for rezoning of a 1 1/4 acre parcel,located at the northwest
corner of West Windsong Street and North Main Drive i n Section 18,from GR
General Rural to TH Trailer Homesite Zone.
Mr.Frank Talbott,Superstition
Realty,735 S.Ocotillo,representing the applicant,requested approval of
the application.
Councilwoman Gardner asked what the
proposed use would be.
Mr.Talbott replied that the
property would be split and three mobile homes placed on the parcels.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak i n favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.There
being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill called upon the
Director of Planning for recommendations.
Mr.Newcomer stated that the staff
has no objections to the rezoning and that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval with the stipulation that the east and south
33'be dedicated for public roadway and associated purposes and that this
parcel not be development into a mobile home or RV park unless otherwise
permitted by the City.
Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.437 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
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Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.437,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-54-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER
HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.437 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.438,
PZ-56-85,LAKE
)Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
public.
Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on
the rezoning of two combined parcels of 65,000 square feet,located 500'
north of the Apache Trail on North Ironwood Drive on the west side of the
street from GR General and CR-4 Multiple Family Residence to C-2 Local
Commercial District.
Mr.Robert W.Lake,2066 W.Apache
Trail,Apache Junction,explained that they wished to build a complex on the
two lots.
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
Director of Planning for recommendations.
Mr.Newcomer stated that staff has
no objections having received dedication of rights -of -way,and that the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the application.
Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.438,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
as follows:
Councilman Baljo seconded the
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
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ORDINANCE NO.438,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-56-85 FROM (GR)GENERAL RURAL AND (CR-4)
MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO (C-2)LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.438 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD )
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
explained that there are two existing vacancies on the Personnel Board and
that two Talent Bank application have been received.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT JEAN
PERKINS AND WANDA J.GONCALO BE APPOINTED TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD,SAID TERMS
TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1987.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION )
)City Manager Michael J.McNulty
explained that this i s a proposed contract between the City and the Apache
Junction Area Community Foundation,the funds for which were approved i n the
Budget.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,AND THE APACHE JUNCTION AREA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.85-42,
QUARTERLY PUBLIC FORUMS
)Councilman Jimenez stated that at a
previous work session i t was suggested that the Council hold quarterly
informal public forums to give the public the opportunity to get to know the
Counbilmembers and to discuss what they wish.
Councilman Baljo requested that
meetings not be scheduled on weekends or near holidays.
Councilman Eidsorvstated that due to
past turnout for:forums,the Council Chambers:should be sufficient.
Councilman Jimenez suggested holding
the forums in the Chamber of Commerce as a more informal atmosphere.
Councilman Eidson felt that someone
should chair the forums,possibly the Mayor.
City Attorney David Alexander
further suggested that some procedure should be considered,whereby
questions or topics be submitted to the City Clerk for the preparation of an
agenda,as spontaneous discussion would be violating the Open Meeting Law.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.85-42,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING INTENT TO CONDUCT PUBLIC FORUMS,ON A
QUARTERLY BASIS,WITH THE FIRST FORUM TO BE HELD THE FIRST WEEK IN DECEMBER,
AND THAT AN AGENDA OR TOPIC MATTER BE PREPARED AND PUBLISHED PRIOR TO THE
FORUM,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION
ACT GRANT PROPOSAL ENTITLED "SENIOR
CITIZENS'SERVICES PROJECT"
)Director of Library Pam Loui
explained that this i s the second year the City of Apache Junction has
applied for this particular grant,the funds to be used for Library
equipment such as cassettes,video equipment,and also travel.Ms Loui
stated that they are requesting $21,000,which does not necessarily mean the
entire amount will be awarded as a number of libraries are competing for the
grant.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL GIVE SUPPORT TO THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT GRANT FOR
A SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT TO THE LIBRARY'S SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND THAT
THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE
CITY.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENT TO
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION )
)Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE
RESIGNATION OF MR.RICHARD HOAGLIN FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET;
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AND THAT H.CLINE VANHOY BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,
SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1987.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR LAND USE AND A
COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT FOR THE
APACHE JUNCTION GENERAL PLAN
)Mr.Newcomer requested that this
award of bid be postponed,as interviews will be held with the bidders,and
a recommendation can be submitted to the Council at the November 5,1985,
regular meeting.
Councilwoman:Taylor -MOVED-3HAT THE
AWARD OF_BID'FOR LAND USE ELEMENT AND A COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT FOR THE
APACHE JUNCTION GENERAL PLAN BE'POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF NOVEMBER. 5,1985.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR PAVING MATERIALS )
)Mr.McNulty explained that several
bids are included i n this item and made recommendations as follows:
Street Striping,PW-85-9,to Precision Striping at $.055/L.F.of striping
Fuel,PW-85-7,to Aztec Oil Company at $1.147 for unleaded and $.895 for
diesel
Crack Sealant,PW-85-13,to Road Maintenance Supply at $.265 per pound
Street Sweeping,PW-85-8,to Sweep Kleen at $16.00 per curb mile
Street Sign Materials,PW-85-10,to Roadside Signing Products at $13,471.17
Backhoe to Case Power &Equipment for $31,270.00
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE BIDS
BE AWARDED AS STATED BY THE CITY MANAGER.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR THREE MOBILE
RADIOS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT )
)Lieutenant Dan Scott stated that
these radios are acquired through State bid from Motorola,and that these
three radios would be purchased for the new police and animal control
vehicles.
Mr.McNulty stated that this i s a
budgeted item.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE BID
FOR THREE MOTOROLA MOBILE RADIOS BE AWARDED TO MOTOROLA INC.,IN THE AMOUNT
OF APPROXIMATELY $6,400.00.
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Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.85-46,
PUBLIC SAFETY RETIREMENT SYSTEM
)Mr.McNulty explained that this
resolution allows Public Safety officers to "buy back"retirement credits
from previous employers who were not members of the Public Safety Personnel
Retirement System.
Councilman Baljo asked i f this i s at
the expense of the individual.
Mr.McNulty replied that that i s
correct,and this procedure i s provided for in State law.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.85-46,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF PRIOR SERVICE
CREDITS WITH THE ARIZONA PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR THOSE
EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY §38-853.01 OF THE ARIZONA
REVISED STATUTES,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Eidson requested that a
Work Session be held on October 24,1985,at 7:00 p.m.,i n regards to the
pornography in the City.
Mayor Hill informed the Council and
public that there would be a Work Session on that date.
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
NOVEMBER 4,1985,
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
NOVEMBER 5,1985
)Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.ON
NOVEMBER 4,1985,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5,
1985,AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
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CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mr.Gil Verley,620 S.Palo Verde,Apache Junction,expressed a wish to
solicit the landscaping for the new Library project,also wished to know how
items are placed on the agenda,specifically the mobile home standards
ordinance.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that the item referred to has been
on at least two Work Session agenda in the past.
Mr.Verley added a complaint against peddlers selling the same products
that local businesses are selling.
Mayor Hill replied that the City has an ordinance referring to
peddlers.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
Councilman Baljo reminded the Council and public of the gas tax
election.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
Mayor Hill asked that the selection of a committee to oversee the
landscaping and vegetation for the new Library be placed on the next agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
9:30 p.m.
*Consent Agenda
*1.Acceptance
*2.Acceptance
*3.Acceptance
)Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at
Items are as follows:
of the Regular Meeting Agenda
of Minutes from the Special Meeting of September 11,1985
of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 1,1985
ACCEPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER ,1985,BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
Norman S.Hill
Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Connelly
City Clerk
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