HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-11-05 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 5,1985
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on November 5,1985,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
Councilwoman. Gardner 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
Director of Public Safety
Bill McDaniel
City Attorney David Alexander
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
Superintendent of Community Services
Jeff Bell
Economic Development Specialist
John Schoeph
Ms Grace R.Wilson
1428 E.Junction Drive
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.A.E.Sullivan ,
438 N.Saguaro Dr.
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.James Davison
5814 N.Miller Rd.
Scottsdale,AZ
Ms Charlotte Calahan
1980 W.Shiprock
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.Lionel Wilson
2900 W.Superstition Blvd.
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.John Mackinrow
BRW
Mr.John Allanson
Executive Director
A.J.Area Community Foundation
5972 E.Roundup
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.Rene LeSieutre,President
A.J.Area Community Foundation
Mr.Jon C.Hinz
5550 E.Superstition Blvd.
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.John Granillo,Jr.
400 W.23rd Avenue
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
Mr.Mike Gancalo
Five Star Ford
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 AND 2 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
None.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly told how Scott Stuart had saved a young
friend from drowning.
Mayor Hill presented Scott with a certificate of appreciation and a
City key chain for his heroic efforts.
Mayor Hill presented a Proclamation to Superintendent of Community
Services,Jeff Bell,declaring November 16,1985,as "Welcome Winter
Visitors Day".Mr.Bell read the Proclamation.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael J.McNulty reported that Maricopa County is
planning improvements in road systems,specifically Broadway Road as i t
enters Apache Junction,and intends to extend Southern Avenue from Ellsworth
to Meridian in 1987,and Baseline Road from Ellsworth to Meridian in 1988.
Mr.McNulty also showed a video tape on the progress of the Library.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.400,
PZ-36-85,LAND SPLIT
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
requested that the Council postponed this ordinance until November 19,1985,
as the Planning and Zoning Commission has not yet made a recommendation.
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Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.400,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 19,1985.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.433,
PZ-57-85,WILSON AND KLEBE
public.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
)Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on
the request for rezoning from GR General Rural to CR-2 (MH)Single Family
Residence Zone of three parcels combined to 3 3/4 acres,located on the
northwest corner of the intersection of East Junction Drive and North
Tomahawk Road currently developed with a mobile home on each parcel.
Ms Grace R.Wilson,1428 E.Junction
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 request.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 and that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
approval with stipulations of dedication of rights -of -way for roadway
purposes.
Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.433,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.433,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-57-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-2 (MH)
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.433,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
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motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.434,
PZ-58-85,ARMSTRONG
public.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
Mr.Newcomer stated that this is an
application for rezoning from GR General Rural to CR-1 (MH)Single Family
Residence Zone of a 1.25 acre parcel,located on the west side of Tomahawk
Road approximately 500 feet north of intersection of Tomahawk and Junction
Drive.
Ms Grace Wilson,1428 E.Junction,
Apache Junction,representing the applicant,requested approval of the
rezoning.
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 and that the Planning and Zoning Commission also
recommends approval to the City Council as this request is consistent with
General Plan designation for the site.
Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.434,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.434,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-58-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO
C-1 (MH)SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE MOBILE HOME ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.434,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
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Councilman Baljo seconded the
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.439,PZ-59-85,
SHERWOOD,POINDEXTER,ZAHNOW AND FIELDS)
)Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
public.
Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on
the request for rezoning of 3.75 acres of three combined parcels from GR
General Rural to CR-3 (MH)Single Family Residence Zone,located at
southeast corner of the intersection of Foothill Street and Cedar Drive.
Mr.A.E.Sullivan,438 N.Saguaro,
Apache Junction,representing the applicants,addressed the Council
requesting 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
Director of Planning for recommendations.
Mr.Newcomer stated that staff has
no objections and that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval
with stipulations including roadway dedications.
Mayor Hill closed the hearing to
the public.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.439,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.439,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-59-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-3 (MH)
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE MOBILE HOME ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.439,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.440,
PZ-61-85,WILLIAMS
Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
public.
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Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on
the request for rezoning of a 2.5 acre parcel from Gr General Rural to C-4
Heavy Commercial,located approximately 250 feet north of East Highway 60 on
the east side of the Vista Road alignment in Section 27,with the current
land use is a auto salvage yard which is nonconforming,and showed a video
tape of the site.
Mr.Mike Kovacs,representing the
applicants,stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that
the request be changed from C-4 to C-3 and the applicants have agreed to
this recommendation,and according to the escrow contract the wrecking yard
owner has six months to remove the inventory from the lot,and in the future
the owner has plans for a shopping center in that area.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request for
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 rezoning to C-3 rather than the heavier C-4,and that the
Planning and Zoning Commission also recommends this and additionally that
the present auto junk yard be cleared within a 12 month period of time,and
that this last stipulation is included in the ordinance.
Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.440,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.440,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-61-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-4 HEAVY
COMMERCIAL;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.440 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
1.THAT C-4 BE CHANGED TO C-3
2.THE STIPULATION THAT THE AUTO JUNK YARD BE REMOVED WITHIN A 12 MONTH
PERIOD,BE DELETED FROM THE ORDINANCE.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
Councilman Baljo expressed his
feeling that this junk yard is grandfathered and the Council cannot require
removal of the inventory.
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Councilman Jimenez stated that as
staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission are recommending the removal of
the yard,Council should include this as a requirement.
Mayor Hill asked the City Attorney
i f the Council had the right to stipulate removal of this business.
City Attorney David Alexander
explained that the applicant is requesting a rezoning and that a conditional
zoning may be passed which includes restrictions or requirements,especially
since the present use is nonconforming.
Mr.Newcomer stated that the removal
of the junk yard is a contingency of the sale contract and this is partially
the basis for the stipulation in the ordinance and that the applicant did
not question this stipulation.
Councilman Jimenez stated that he
wished to ask further questions of the applicant.
Mayor Hill reopened the hearing with
the consent of the Council.
Mr.Kovacs explained that this
stipulation has nothing to do with the rezoning,but is a contractual
agreement between the buyer and the seller and that i t is an eye -sore,and
expressed his feeling that the Council should not be involved with this
stipulation.
Councilman Jimenez agreed that this
stipulation should not be a concern of the City.
public.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.442,
PZ-60,85,DAVISON AND CHARLES
public.
Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
)Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
Mr.Newcomer stated that this is an
application for rezoning of four parcels totalling 6.25 gross acres,located
on the northeast corner of the intersection of North Delaware and West
Roundup Street of Section 18,from GR General Rural to TH Trailer Homesite
Zone and that the northerly 2.25 acre parcel is developed as a portion of
Mountain View Mobile Ranch which is a nonconforming use 1and the 1.25 parcel
is developed with a mobile home and the east 1.25 parcel is vacant,but does
contain travel trailer spaces on the western side,all of which were never
approved by the City,and i f this rezoning is granted i t would permit an
expansion of the existing Mountain View Mobile Ranch and would bring into
conformity the nonconforming travel trailer spaces,and showed a video tape
of the site.
Mr.James Davison,5814 N.Miller
Rd.,Scottsdale,asked that this request be approved to enable the
applicants to complete the mobile home park.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.
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Ms Charlotte Calahan,1980 W.
Shiprock,Apache Junction,representing those signing the protest petitions,
explained that some of the reasons for opposition are the waterf low
restrictions,and questioned giving the applicant a TH zoning simply because
there are illegal trailer lots on the property presently,with the feeling
that trailers are not compatible with the neighborhood.
Mr.Newcomer stated that staff
recommends approval of the request with the exception of the east 1.25
parcel,which is surrounded by single residences,and that the Planning and
Zoning Commission also recommended approval with the exclusion of the 1.25
acre parcel to the east with stipulations of dedication of roadways and
cutoff.
Mr.Davison outlined some proposals
for solving the waterflow problems.
Mr.McNulty explained the
requirements of the Floodplain ordinance and how i t would affect this
particular situation.
Councilwoman Gardner asked i f these
trailer spaces are grandfathered.
City Attorney Alexander replied that
the affect of applying for the rezoning may be that the applicant has turned
himself in,and that i t will have to be determined when the spaces were
created.
Mr.McNulty stated that
grandfathering takes place prior to March 1985.
Councilwoman Taylor suggested that
this rezoning may improve the present situation on the property.
Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.422,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.442,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-60-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER
HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.442,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:THAT THE EAST PORTION OF THE APPLICATION BE
DELETED,WHICH IS THE AREA TO THE EAST OF THE EXISTING PARK.
The motion was dropped due to lack of a second.
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Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.442 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Baljo,
Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Gardner,
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
The motion failed (three-quarter vote required for approval).
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.441,YARD
SALES (With Emergency Clause)
public.
)Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
Ms Connelly explained that this
ordinance is an amendment to the City Code regarding yard sales,which
clarifies a previously adopted ordinance establishing specific time limits,
requiring that yard sales are limited to no more than four times a year to a
maximum of four days per occasion.
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.441,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.441,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 8 BUSINESS,BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8-7
YARD SALES;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.441 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.446,
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
(With the Emergency Clause)
public.
)Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
Jeff Bell,Superintendent of
Community Services,explained that this ordinance amends the previously
adopted ordinance which created the Youth Advisory Board,and establishes
membership,appointments and length of terms.
Councilwoman Taylor suggested
staggering terms.
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.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.446,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.446,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,ARTICLE 2-14
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.446 AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.447,AMENDMENT
TO THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
)Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
public.
City Manager/Personnel Director
Michael McNulty explained that i t becomes necessary to reclassify a position
due to changes in duties,and recommended that the Secretary III postion in
the City Clerk's office be deleted and the position of Administrative
Assistant be established at a Range 17.
Mayor Hill asked if 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.
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Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.447,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Taylor asked if this
postion would be exempt from overtime.
Mr.McNulty stated that per Fair
Labor Standards guidelines,this position would become exempt from overtime.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.447,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA;REPEALING
ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.447,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR SMALL -GAME BINGO.
LICENSE,SILVERADO:ESTATES
public.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
)Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the
Mr.Lionel Wilson,2900 W.
Superstition Blvd.,Apache Junction,representing the applicant for the
Small Game Bingo License and a resident of Silverado Estates,requested
approval of the application.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished speak on this application.There being no one wishing to address
the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE
APPLICATION FOR A SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MR.HAROLD TIBBS,
AGENT FOR SILVERADO ESTATES,BE RECOMMENDED TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE,BINGO LICENSING AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
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Councilwoman Taylor seconded the
SELECTION OF CONSULTANT FOR PREPARATION
OF LAND USE ELEMENT,COMMUNITY DESIGN
ELEMENT AND APACHE JUNCTION GENERAL PLAN)
)Director of Planning Chuck
Newcomer stated that staff interviewed each of the four consultants that had
submitted bids for this project and the consensus was to recommend that BRW
be selected,and further,that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate
with the consultant to work out a contract and to execute the contract.
Councilman Jimenez stated that the
Council is looking forward to working with this firm and hoped that there
would be a workable plan.
Mr.John Mackinrow,a representative
from BRW,addressed the Council regarding the proposal.
Councilman Eidson wished to know why
staff recommended the high bidder.
Mr.Newcomer explained that this bid
included printing,so actually the base bid is in the $35,000.00 bracket.
Mr.McNulty explained that ability
and experience are more important on this particular bid than the amount.
Councilman Baljo expressed his
opinion that i t is unnecessary to spend this money when this could be done
by staff.
Councilman Eidson asked i f this was
done before.
Mr.Newcomer replied that Four
Corners Regional Commission grant had enabled studies to be done on Water,
Sewer,City Hall Complex,and Population and that they were done with staff
also.
Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT BRW
BE SELECTED AS THE PLANNING CONSULTANT TO PREPARE A LAND USE ELEMENT,A
COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT AND RELATED ORDINANCES FOR THE APACHE JUNCTION
GENERAL PLAN;AND
THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED
TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CONSULTANT TO WORK OUT A CONTRACT AND TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
REQUEST FOR USE OF BLM LANDS FOR
HUMAN SERVICES COMPLEX
)Councilman Jimenez stated that Mike
Aemmer and John Allanson had approached him with the possibility of the City
donating land for the purpose of a Human Services Complex and i t was
determined that the 10 acre parcel of BLM land was the most desireable site.
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Mr.John Allanson,Executive
Director of Apache Junction Area Community Foundation,5972 E.Roundup,
Apache Junction,addressed the specific objections to the use of the BLM
land for this purpose,that were listed on the protest petitions,and
requested approval of this request.
Councilman Eidson suggested an
explanation to the citizens protesting this request.
Mr.Allanson stated that an effort
was made to contact these residents.
Councilman Baljo suggested finding
some other property for this Complex.
Mr.Allanson replied that this
property would be ideal due to the buffering of a park,and that an
alternative has not presented itself.
Mr.Rene LeSieutre,President of the
Apache Junction Area Community Foundation,addressed the Council with the
Foundation's position on this proposal and requested support and approval by
the City Council.
Mr.Jon C.Hinz,5550 E.
Superstition,Apache Junction,requested approval of the request for
placement of the proposed Human Services Complex on the 10 acres of BLM
land.
Mr.Mike Aemmer,Executive Director
of Epicenter,2066 W.Apache Trail,Apache Junction,addressed the Council
requesting approval of the proposal.
Councilman Eidson asked if this
request could be postponed to give the Foundation an opportunity to look
into other land alternatives.
Mr.Allanson stated that i t is
necessary to begin the grant proposal process,which without a land
committment,is not possible.
Mr.John Granillo,Jr.,400 W.23rd
Avenue,Apache Junction,addressed the Council in favor of the proposal.
Councilwoman Ilene Taylor stepped
down from the Council and spoke in opposition to the request,outlining
specific reasons.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE
REQUEST FROM THE APACHE JUNCTION AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AN EPICENTER
FAMILY SERVICES FOR THE DONATION OF 10 ACRES OF BLM LAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A HUMAN SERVICES COMPLEX BE APPROVED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
Councilman Baljo stated that he is
not in objection to the Human Services Complex,but there is a concern with
this location.
Councilman Jimenez expressed the
need for services such as this,and would be beneficial to the community.
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Councilman Eidson asked i f
Mr.Granillo,as Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission,could
explain the Commission's recommendation of denial.
Mr.Granillo stated that the Parks
and Recreation Commission wished to utilize the land as a park only.
i f BLM would permit this use of the land
Councilwoman Gardner wished to know
•
Mr.Granillo stated that BLM has
indicated that they will abide by the City Council decision.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Jimenez,Mayor Hill,
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
Opposed:Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson
The motion carried.
Mayor Hill stated that as i t is
necessary for the Director of Public Safety to leave the proceedings,Item
No.16 will be moved ahead of Item No.15.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE
MEETING CONTINUE PAST 10:28 P.M.,UNTIL ALL BUSINESS IS COMPLETED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR POLICE VEHICLES )
)Director of Public Safety Bill
McDaniel stated that one bid was submitted for two police vehicles from Five
Star Ford,in the amount of $11,827.51 plus tax for Crown Victoria's,and
recommended that this bid be accepted.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE
BID FOR TWO POLICE VEHICLES BE AWARDED TO FIVE STAR FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF
$11,827.51 PLUS TAX FOR EACH VEHICLE.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
Councilman Eidson stated that this
is a reasonable price for Crown Victoria's,but is a car of this high grade
necessary.
Mr.Mike Goncalo,representing Five
Star Ford,explained that this car is the only one that includes the wheel
base required in the bid specifications.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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AWARD OF BID FOR CITY TRANSIT BUS )
)Superintendent of Community
Services,Jeff Bell explained that due to extensive repairs necessary on the
existing city transit bus,authorization was given to solicit bids for a
used bus.Mr.Bell stated that one bid was received from Arizona Bus Sales
in the amount of $6,148.00,and recommended approval of this bid.
Councilman Eison asked i f there was
a warranty on the bus.
Mr.Bell stated that the purchase of
the bus is "as is".
Mr.McNulty stated that the price
for repair of the existing bus was over $10,000.00.
a warranty on the bus.
the bus is "as is".
Councilman Eidson stated that for
that amount i f the dealer will not guarantee the bus,the City should not
purchase it.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE
AWARD OF BID FOR THE USED CITY TRANSIT BUS BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19,1985,AND COUNCILMAN JIMENEZ AND COUNCILMAN EIDSON
BE APPOINTED TO INVESTIGATE A WARRANTY.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT TO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION )
)Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE
RESIGNATION OF REDENA BILOTTI FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION BE
ACCEPTED WITH REGRET;
AND THAT PAUL MILLER BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION,
SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1985.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE MOBILE HOME
HUD REQUIREMENT STUDY COMMITTEE
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,
explained that at the previous Council meeting,a committee was created to
study the HUD standards for mobile home requirements.Ms Connelly stated
that News Releases were published in all of the local newspapers and one
Talent Bank application was received from Geraldine Gibbons.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE
FOLLOWING PERSON BE APPOINTED TO THE MOBILE HOME HUD STANDARDS STUDY
COMMITTEE:GERALDINE GIBBONS.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
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The motion carried.
RELEASE OF RETAINAGE MONIES FOR
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
)Mr.McNulty stated that J.Morvak
Construction has completed the Administration Building and: recommended
payment of retainage monies.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE
RETAINAGE MONIES FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,IN THE
AMOUNT OF $3,395.00,BE AUTHORIZED FOR RELEASE.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.85-47,ROAD
ABANDONMENT POLICY,AND
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.85-48,DIRT
ROAD REALIGNMENT POLICY
)Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.85-47 AND RESOLUTION NO.85-48,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19,1985.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Councilman Jimenez,
Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilwoman Taylor
The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
NOVEMBER 18,1985
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
NOVEMBER 19,1985
)Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON
NOVEMBER 18,1985,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON
NOVEMBER 19,1985,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
None.
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INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
Councilwoman Gardner reported on the Community Foundation.
Mayor Hill informed the Council that Mr.Gil Verley has volunteered to
be responsible for obtaining landscaping for the new library.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
None.
ADJOURNMENT
)There being •no further business,
Mayor Hill adjourned: the meeting at 10:52 p.m.
*Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
*1.Acceptance of ,Regular Meeting Agenda
*2.,Acceptance of Minutes fromAhe Regular Meeting of October 15,1985
ACCEPTED THIS 19THDAY.OF NOVEMBER.,1985,BY THE MAYOR
ANDCITY,COUNCTEUF THE CITY OFWACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
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Norman S.Hill
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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