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A CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. CONSENT AGENDA
The council may, at this time, take single action on any or all items listed as consent agenda items
These may include, but are not limited to, acceptance of agenda, acceptance of minutes, appointments,
acceptance of resignations and adoption of certain resolutions and other items which do not require a
public heanng The consent agenda is a timesaving device of which the mayor and city council is to
receive documentation on these items from the city manager for their review pnor to the meeting Any
member of the council may remove any item from the consent agenda for discussion and cause a
separate vote on the matter later in the agenda
1. Consideration of acceptance of agenda
2 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of
May 5, 2015
E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
..elk Awards,presentations from other organizations,proclamations issued by the mayor, and
acknowledgement of distinguished guests and visitors, and staff presentation of receipt of grant or
donated funds are permitted at this time
3. Proclamation designating the week of May 17 to May 23, 2015 as
"National Public Works Week "
4. Presentation of the Elks Enrique Camarena Award to Officer
Marshall Harshman of the Apache Junction Police Department by
a representative of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks,
Lodge Number 2349 This award is in recognition of his
significant contribution in the field of drug prevention.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS
The mayor or any member of council may at this time present a brief summary of current events
However, no discussion shall take place on such items except for clarifying comments related to
substance, time and location
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G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
The city manager, members of city staff or those individuals designated by the manager may present
information pertinent to items under consideration or information related to the operation of the city
There shall however be no discussion at this time except for clarification inquines
5. City manager's report
6. Presentation of and discussion on proposed new police
department badges
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public heanngs required by applicable law shall be conducted by the council and any person shall be
given the opportunity to speak All remarks shall be addressed to the council as a whole and not to any
member thereof Such remarks shall be limited to five(5)minutes unless additional time is granted by
the mayor This time limitation shall not apply to applicants and their agents appearing before the
council
7. Consideration of request for approval of an off track wagering
facility at Mirage Sports Grill located at 725 W. Apache Trail#2A
by Turf Paradise Race Course for racing from June 1, 2015
through May 31, 2018 The next step in the procedure is for the
council for hold a public hearing and make a recommendation for
approval or denial to be forwarded to the Arizona Racing
Commission
OLD BUSINESS
The council shall consider any business that has been previously considered and which is still
unfinished to include those items previously postponed or tabled No member of the public shall be
permitted to speak on these items unless invited to do so by the mayor after first submitting a written
request-to-speak form with the city clerk
8. Discussion on and possible consideration of further revisions to
the proposed intergovernmental facilities use agreement between
the city of Apache Junction and the Apache Junction Unified
School District No 43 On Saturday, May 9, 2015 the mayor and
city council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the
Apache Junction Unified School District No 43 (draft agreement
dated May 6, 2015)with minor revisions As part of their meeting
agenda on Tuesday, May 12 at 6 .00 p.m., the Apache Junction
School Board will discuss this intergovernmental agreement This
item allows the mayor and council to have further discussions
and/or take action on the intergovernmental agreement should
the school board make additional changes
J. NEW BUSINESS
The council shall consider any business not yet considered No member of the public shall be permitted
to speak on these items unless invited to do so by the mayor after first submitting a wntten
request-to-speak form with the city clerk
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K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
This item allows the mayor and city council to direct staff on specifically listed matters
9. Direction to staff on development of a diversity pledge At the
May 4, 2015 Work Session, city council discussed their desire for
the city to adopt a diversity pledge by resolution recognizing the
... city as a diverse and inclusive community
10. Direction to staff on the formation of a youth council At the May
4, 2015 Work Session, city council discussed their desire for staff
to further develop structure and guidelines for a youth council
11 Direction to staff on modifications to the city's talent bank
application for boards and commissions applicants, modifications
to the online application, and applicant process
L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
12. Executive Session at 5 45 P M and Work Session at 7 00 P M
for Monday, June 1, 2015
13 Executive Session at 5.45 P.M. and Work Session at 7 00 P M
will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Other meetings if
necessary.
M. CALL TO PUBLIC
At this time the public has the pnvilege to address the council with requests, communications,
comments or suggestions relating to city business that are not listed on the agenda All speakers must
have already submitted a wntten"Request to Speak"form to the city clerk no later than the conclusion
of the city manager's report portion of the agenda If there is a group speaking on the same item, they
should select a spokesperson All such remarks shall be addressed to the council as a whole and not to
any member thereof The mayor is authorized to ask a speaker to stop speaking and leave the podium
it or to adjourn the meeting if anyone becomes disorderly, uncivil, makes personal attacks or continues to
speak about items that are not within the junsdiction of the city after being warned such issues are
beyond the jurisdiction of the city to act The council may not answer questions of the speaker, discuss
the matter with one another, but may, at the conclusion 1)respond to criticism by a speaker, 2)ask the
city manager to review a matter, 3)ask the city manager to place the matter on a future agenda Each
speaker must approach the podium, speak into the microphone,provide their name and address There
is a three(3)minute time limit per speaker
N. ADJOURNMENT
Copies of this agenda and additional information on any of the items listed above may be obtained from
the City Clerk's office located at 300 E Superstition Blvd,Apache Junction,AZ 85119, Monday through
Thursday from 7 00a-6 oop, excluding holidays
The City of Apache Junction invites and welcomes people of all abilities to use our programs, sites and
facilities Specific requests may be made by contacting the Human Resources Office at(480)474-2617
or TDD(480)983-0095
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 5, 2015
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on May 5, 2015, at the Apache
Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required
by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Insalaco called the meeting to order at 7 . 00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Wilson gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Waldron led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present• Mayor Insalaco
Vice Mayor Barker
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Rizzi
Councilmember Serdy
Councilmember Waldron
Councilmember Wilson
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney Joel Stern
Public Safety Director Tom Kelly
Public Works Director Giao Pham
Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell
Library Director Spencer Paden
City Engineer Emile Schmid
Development Services Director Larry
Kirch
Human Resources Director Liz Riley
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Others Present: Administrative Assistant Heather
Hodgman
Captain Arnold Freeman
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED
THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. AND
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 15-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO ONE TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA FOR THE IRONWOOD DRIVE
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, BE APPROVED; AND
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 15-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AS SIGNED BY
THE CITY ATTORNEY TODAY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA FOR THE
WINCHESTER ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION
VOTE * Unanimous.
The motion carried.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Assistant City Manager and Mayor Insalaco presented City Clerk
Kathleen Connelly with her 35 year service award, including a
clock, paid time off, a monetary award and a letter from the / s
city and a floral arrangement from the council
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell read a note from a local
business on the repairs on Apache Trail and announced that
Banner Goldfield Hospital got a 5 star rating nationally.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS
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Councilmember Waldron announced Councilmember Wilson and he
attended the kickoff event on Saturday for the Arizona Wall
project in Gilbert It was very well attended by government
officials.
Councilmember Wilson commented he was impressed with what they
are planning and supports what they are doing. He encouraged
people to look at it when it is in place.
Councilmember Wilson commented he is on jury duty in Pinal
County and heard numerous positive comments about Apache Trail
being repaired from people in Apache Junction and outside the
community.
Vice Mayor Barker commented the mayor and Councilmembers Wilson,
Waldron, Evans and she worked the water festival two weeks ago
and got soaking wet teaching fourth graders about water. The
mayor got plastered with name tags while he was there
Vice Mayor Barker commented she went to the fire department' s
April Pools Day and there were a lot of people out there
picnicking, swimming and skateboarding.
Vice Mayor Barker announced the mayor, Councilmember Waldron and
she went to Aurora Place when the Veterans of Foreign Wars
raised the flag for them. The people there appreciated it
immensely.
Mayor Insalaco commented he had to make a clarification. One
has to watch what they say to fourth graders. He told them he
had lost his name tag and before he knew it he had 27 name tags
plastered all over his body.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPLICATION FOR A SERIES 6
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LUCKY STRIKES
City Clerk Kathleen
Connelly briefed the council on the item.
Mayor Insalaco requested the
applicant address the council.
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Ms. Deb Wohle, the new owner
of Lucky Strikes, addressed the council. She stated it has been
red-tagged by planning. The owner of the building did not pull
the proper permits. They have now been submitted and they are
working on their approval so they can continue with the
construction. She is also the owner of AJ Village Antiques
She wants to give back to the community and make it a fun,
friendly neighborhood bar.
Vice Mayor Barker asked how
she pronounces her last name .
Ms. Deb Wohle stated it is
pronounced like wool. If one does spell check it changes it to
whole.
Vice Mayor Barker asked
Development Services Director Larry Kirch to address the council
on this problem with the site.
Development Services Director
Larry Kirch stated they learned about it when the police
department went to inspect the building. Through a series of
emails they learned there was work going on without permits
being taken out. They went out the same day and put a stop work
order on the building. They have been working with the property
owner to get proper engineering architectural drawings of what
is going on in the buildings so they can apply for the permits
and get it going again.
Councilmember Waldron asked
if they are in the process ;/ S
Development Services Director
Larry Kirch stated they are in the process of rectifying it.
There was some work going on, such as demolition and things like
that. They wanted to make sure everything meets the code when
they get going again.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on the item.
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Ms . Deb Wohle stated she
believed the plans were submitted yesterday
He called for any other
speakers. There being no one else wishing to speak, he closed
the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.
im,\ Vice Mayor Barker asked what
options they have.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated they can table it or continue it and get an update from
Mr. Kirch. It is a policy issue at this point. Or they can
believe they will get it done and vote on it tonight.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated because of the type of application this is, there is a
window of time for the city to act within. If not, the state
will says yes.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated the state will say if they do not act it is presumed the
city said yes and they will give out the permit.
Councilmember Serdy asked the
applicant if she is losing money every day by not being open and
if it would be a burden for this to be postponed for a little
bit .
Ms. Deb Wohle stated she is
losing money as she is locked into a lease.
Councilmember Serdy commented
the sooner they can do this it would help. Businesses struggle
going into the summer so he would like to see this approved as
quickly as possible.
Councilmember Rizzi asked if
there is any reason to believe there would be a delay in getting
done what needs to be done.
Ms. Deb Wohle stated she
cannot personally think of any delay She thinks the plans look
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good and they will be ready to go. It is nice because
everything will be done properly.
Mayor Insalaco asked if she
knew how long it would take to get everything ready.
Ms. Deb Wohle stated she
would guess after planning approves the plans. She would
estimate about three weeks. She has already paid her rent for
April.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated if they approve it, she would have the liquor license but
if there is no certificate of occupancy it could not open
Mayor Insalaco closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER, LOCATION TRANSFER,
INDIVIDUAL, SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LUCKY STRIKES, SUBMITTED
BY DEBORAH WOHLE, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA
DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL.
Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS �•
None.
NEW BUSINESS
AGREEMENT FOR PW 2014-18 HEATING,
VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
SERVICES, REPAIR AND FILTERS WITH
FRONTIER MECHANICAL AZ, INC. DBA
FMI HEATING AND COOLING
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Management Assistant
Heather Hodgman briefed the council on the item.
Mayor Insalaco called for any
discussion. There being no discussion, he called for a motion
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
,^ THAT THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FRONTIER MECHANICAL AZ, INC. DBA FMI
HEATING AND COOLING AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR PW 2014-
16 HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SERVICES,
REPAIR AND FILTERS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF
$21, 000 WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR FOUR ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR
PERIODS, BE APPROVED.
Vice Mayor Barker SECONDED
THE MOTION
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-18, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO.
1 TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR SAFE ROUTES TO
SCHOOL GRANT FUNDS )
City Engineer Emile Schmid
briefed the council on the item.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
A"obk the city is constantly aware of the children in the community.
In both of his presentations last night he had mentioned the
children, bus stops, being safe and safe routes with the school
district. It is important and she wanted to point out how
important the children of the community are to our council and
city staff.
Mayor Insalaco closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO. 15-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO ONE TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA FOR THE USE OF A SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried
DIRECTION TO STAFF
DIRECTION TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE
AND RESOLUTION FOR MODIFICATION
TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL
REGULATIONS PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED
ON APRIL 6, 2015
Captain Arnold Freeman
briefed the council on the item.
Councilmember Evans commented
they had recently received a letter from a person who shows
dogs She asked what they can do to accommodate somebody with
show dogs more than the maximum.
Captain Arnold Freeman stated
with counsel from the city attorney and city clerk, they have
determined they can apply for a personal kennel permit . They
are not prohibited by this ordinance from applying and moving
forward with a class 2 personal kennel permit. He believes they /'IN
wanted up to 8 dogs. They actually requested nine. The
ordinance now states 8 is the maximum.
Councilmember Evans commented
that is part of the problem we have.
Captain Arnold Freeman stated
that is correct
Councilmember Evans asked if
there is a way they can do this .
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Captain Arnold Freeman stated
there are different avenues they can take. They can create a
third class which would be 9 to whatever amount. That is a
policy decision based on what the council would like to do.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
these are floating dogs, too. She did not necessarily have the
oink same 9 dogs or 8 dogs at the same time. They would come in and
go out. It seems like they could do something within the
ordinance to accommodate that type of enterprise.
Captain Arnold Freeman stated
if one is designated a service animal of that grouping, although
he does not know what that process is, but service animals do
not apply under Chapter 6 One thing they may run into, and it
is strictly up to whatever the council would like to do, it is
really a math problem. The more canines you have in one spot,
the more barking they will get. As they are aware, when one
starts barking the rest start barking. That may have an impact
on the quality of life within the neighborhood. He does not
know that, he is just trying to think ahead. In 2012 they
answered 291 calls for service strictly for barking dogs. In
2013 it was 285 and in 2014 it was 380 .
Councilmember Evans asked if
because this is not really in a commercial kennel per se, and
these animals are currently kept in the house, there has been
complaints by any of her neighbors of barking dogs .
City Attorney Joel Stern
commented he understands she currently does not have any dogs at
�► her house . She has not even moved in. She started to move in
and told neighbors what she was going to do and there was
misinformation. That is his understanding from some of the
neighbors . That is why some people got upset . They can create
a class 3 or eliminate the number of dogs . He can remember when
this was first approved. The level has changed over the years.
At one point only four dogs were allowed.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated three, originally only three.
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City Attorney Joel Stern
stated it then went to four. The classes came in during 2007 or
2008 . There are fees - $60 for the class one and $80 for the
class two. They could create a class three if they want that.
They could actually have a different section dealing with show
dogs. They can do other things . All they are doing tonight is
directing staff to create the ordinance and bring it back for
another review This is not the final by any means. ..,`
Councilmember Evans asked if
they would add language including something in the commercial
license portion.
Captain Arnold Freeman stated
this would be a commercial license
Councilmember Evans asked how
they would word it for AKC show dogs if she got a commercial
license .
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated they could have exceptions so it does not count towards
the total number of dogs
Councilmember Evans commented
for show dogs
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated that is correct. Show dogs do not count towards the
total number of dogs . They could do whatever they want with
that .
Councilmember Evans commented
it would be easier than creating a separate class . They have
never really had a show dog person prior to this .
Mayor Insalaco commented that
is why he thinks they should just direct staff to figure
something out and go from there.
Captain Arnold Freeman stated
it would not be commercial because that goes into the business
area.
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Mayor Insalaco commented it
is not a business for her. She does not make money
Councilmember Evans commented
she does not need a business license.
Captain Arnold Freeman stated
or, it would be a personal kennel license
Councilmember Evans commented
there would be a portion for the number of show dogs
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated that could be included under this section. It does not
apply to that number of dogs up to the eight.
Councilmember Evans asked if
that made sense to everyone else.
Councilmember Waldron
commented his concern was proving it is a show dog. He has a
dog that is pretty worthless . A haircut and a couple of
ribbons . Take her to a show and that would be his concern
Vice Mayor Barker commented
if you have an American Kennel Club dog, you have papers
Councilmember Waldron
commented someone could say it is a show dog He has papers on
his dog and it still is not a show dog. He was concerned on how
they would enforce it . He asked how they would know.
oft.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated they would have a proof requirement and it would be set
in the ordinance. It would be up to animal control to enforce
it Staff needs to make sure
Councilmember Wilson
commented since this is direction to staff, they need to give
them direction to look into establishing another class or
somehow working to meet this need that is not there right now.
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Councilmember Evans commented
they need to look at limiting the number of dogs when they do
not limit the number of horses.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
horses do not bark.
Councilmember Evans commented
they do not . As far as a nuisance goes, they are different
nuisances totally.
Assistant City Manager Bryant
Powell asked how they would handle the nuisance part.
Captain Arnold Freeman stated
they typically send an officer.
Assistant City Manager Bryant
Powell asked if that was whether it was one dog or more
Captain Arnold Freeman stated
they have to send an officer and respond because it is a
violation.
Councilmember Evans asked if
they have to respond to those situations where the people have
kennel licenses or is it to the residential one-dog owner.
Captain Arnold Freeman stated
typically the officer that responds does not know whether they
have a kennel permit or not. They just respond because the
neighbors called in a barking dog That is the way it works. /4N
Mayor Insalaco commented
whether it is one or ten.
Captain Arnold Freeman stated
exactly.
Councilmember Rizzi asked him
to explain how the barking dog ordinance works. She thought
they had a noise ordinance until 10 p.m. She asked if they
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could get into trouble if their dogs were barking during the
day. She asked how that works
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated there is no rule that says dogs cannot bark after 10 p.m.
That is not true. Just like there cannot be bands after 10 p.m
That is not the case. There is no such rule. There was a
confusion on that with some people about construction noise.
There are some hours regarding construction noise but not for
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other types of nuisances. Noises are set forth in 6-1-3 . There
was discussion about this last time about how it was written.
He explained at that time that is the way it was written It is
not something they have touched because that was not one of the
suggested changes The issue was they do not like where it says
there has to be a considerable number of persons The reason
that is in there is it is a mirror image of the public nuisance
statute under Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-2917 which requires
there be a considerable number of persons to establish a public
nuisance. In blue, they put some language in there that puts in
the discretion of the officer. When it comes down to it, and
the prosecutor is here tonight and he will probably tell you the
same thing, the burden of proof will be on the city. The first
one will be in civil court so it will be a preponderance of the
evidence. If they get to the criminal court, which is the
fourth violation in two years, they have to prove everything.
So they may have discretion. They may not know there is a
kennel permit, and they just see eight dogs in the yard. Just
because they have a kennel permit does not exempt them from the
noise ordinance. They cannot change this language. There is
something called pre-emption and that is where the state has
entered into a field where they say that is how they want it.
The city can add additional things but it cannot be less than
the requirements under state law We also have a noise
ordinance under the general city code that is mirrored the same
way for other types of noises. There are also smells that can
be a nuisance. That is the same standard. There has to be an
entire community or neighborhood or a considerable number of
persons. That is the same type of requirement that they need
and they will need documentation. It is the same with drums.
If for some reason someone is playing their drums late at night
or anytime, if that noise is so bad it affects an entire
community, neighborhood or a considerable number of persons it
will be a nuisance. If it is not any of those and it is just
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one person that is complaining and they keep complaining, that
is called a private nuisance The way that is handled is that
individual should probably go to civil court at probably the
superior court level to get an injunction against that
individual. There are different nuisances and this has been a
long answer.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
the point being it is not something that is easily proved and
prosecuted and taken care of. When you have officers at
somebody' s door, obviously the dogs are going to be barking.
She asked if they would be barking when the officer is not
there. There is a process . It is a lengthy process to say this
person is creating a nuisance in the community. It takes
several people, it takes documentation. She is not sure what
that is; tape recordings or how would they do that. It does not
sound like it is an easy process.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated it is not an easy process In his previous job he had to
prosecute a guy that had 49 roosters on a very tiny lot, like
100 feet by 50 feet He claimed they were show roosters. That
was all they were. There were three families that were upset.
All of them complained. The statute in Riverside, California
was much the same as this one He had a very good case as those
roosters went off at 4 a.m. every single day. The problem was
the trial . Eric can testify to this. It is the quality of your
witness . He had some elderly witnesses. He is taking some time
with this because is actually is funny. It was his first trial
with roosters. The lady was a nice lady about 79 and she was
probably about where Captain Freeman is standing and the jury
was about where the council is. So it was pretty close. He
asked her to state her name. She asked him what he said. She
could not hear him from even that close. That discredited
anything she said because she could not testify to the roosters
that were 70 feet away. You get weird things in court and it is
a difficult case But he did win a lot of dog barking cases.
It is the quality of the witnesses and the evidence needed.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated the commercial kennel definition currently states that it
has to be an activity for a trade, profit or something like
that. It would not necessarily apply for show dogs. They might
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be better off looking at another level such as a personal
kennel. Also, a couple of other things There is a reference
in the code to service dogs or service animals, but there is no
definition for it When she asked the city attorney, he stated
it is in state law. When she looked in state law, there is a
separate definition. One is very narrow and talks about the
animal that serves someone who has a disability and the other
oft. one is broader. At the very least they need to take a look at
that . Some of the other sections in this code were created in
response to a particular need. The exotic animals section came
about because we had a lady who lived in the city who had
monkeys she was allegedly training for service animals One of
the monkeys got out and bit a neighbor. It turned out there
were rabies issues. One of the other sections dealing with
quantities of dogs was the result of somebody who brought a pit
bull farm into the city and had a number of dogs literally
chained to 55 gallon drums and that is where they stayed. He
did not live here. He just used the property for the pit bulls .
There are different reasons why these sections are out there and
this might be a time to look at it again.
Captain Arnold Freeman stated
they do have issues with people hoarding now and then because
people love their animals . It would make their job more
difficult if they did not limit the numbers in order to enforce
that particular aspect.
Councilmember Serdy commented
on page 6 it states that only enforcement officers are
authorized to kill any dangerous animals when necessary for
protection of person or property. He asked if someone would
Ink have to shoo away a mountain lion or pit bull if it comes into
their yard or after their child He thinks that needs to be
stricken completely or he would hope that a prosecutor would not
prosecute one of our citizens for defending themselves .
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated that is a comment but also a question.
Councilmember Serdy commented
that is correct
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City Attorney Joel Stern
stated there is state law that would allow certain justification
for using that kind of force. The prosecutor would get the
complaint, look at it and decide if it is self-defense,
defending a person or property. That would be dealt with at
that level. He does not think it is needed here as state law
would pretty much pre-empt any kind of exception that would come
up. elaS
Mayor Insalaco commented he
thinks this needs to go to staff and have them work on it and
bring it back to us. He called for a motion.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING
DRAFTING AN ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION FOR MODIFICATION OF THE
ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS. THAT WE GO FORWARD WITH THE
MODIFICATIONS AS PRESENTED; BUT, ALSO, THAT WE LOOK INTO SOME
DETAILS FOR THE SHOW DOGS, HOWEVER WE CAN WORK THAT INTO THE
ORDINANCE FOR SHOW DOGS AND MAYBE EVEN WORK WITH MS. WRIGHT AS
HE THINKS SHE IS HERE THIS EVENING AND TRY TO WORK THAT OUT.
Vice Mayor Barker SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE. Unanimous.
The motion carried.
DRAFT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY TO ENTER INTO THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
PINAL COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
Public Safety Director Tom
Kelly briefed the council on the item
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated this is a direction to staff item to draft a resolution
to approve this
Councilmember Wilson asked
what about the other way around
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PAGE 16 OF 22
Vice Mayor Barker commented
they want direction to staff that they bring back a resolution
to enter into this agreement.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated the resolution is needed because it is an
intergovernmental agreement even though the county has already
01111 signed it and acted on it, which is a little premature. The
city needs to do a resolution that authorizes the mayor to sign
it.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated there is a portion of the intergovernmental agreement
that has a blank in it. The county obviously approved it but
they did not fill in the blank
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated there is a blank on Exhibit A. The way he would look at
this is they did not see that, although they had a county
attorney, chairwoman and clerk signing it. One argument is they
did not mean for any dollar amount to cover miscellaneous animal
control containment attending to animals in the field, although
that conflicts with the agreement itself. So they can approve
it as it is, and if they ever get billed, say it does not say
how much. Or they can send it back to the county saying it
appears they missed something. This would have to go back to
the board to fill that in.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
she likes it blank. It works for her.
/, Mayor Insalaco agreed.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
it might have been intentional.
Public Safety Director Tom
Kelly stated this is an intergovernmental agreement to be used
in an emergency situation should they need it. The likelihood
that we would actually require Pinal County Animal Control to
assist them is very slim, but in case of a disaster they were
looking for some other agency they could go for emergency call
out.
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Mayor Insalaco closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING
DRAFTING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL:
THAT THEY BRING A RESOLUTION BACK TO THE COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION OF
THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE. Unanimous.
The motion carried.
DATE, TIME AND LOCATION FOR A
JOINT PUBLIC MEETING WITH MEMBERS
OF THE APACHE JUNCTION SCHOOL
BOARD TO DISCUSS ISSUES OF MUTUAL
INTEREST
City Clerk Kathleen
Connelly briefed the council on the item.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
she thinks it is the polite thing to do, to allow the school
board to vote at the meeting if they choose
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated she is not aware if they would want to do that but it
would allow them to do so. ,l^
Assistant City Manager Bryant
Powell stated he has information on facilities here at the city
that might be of interest. He asked Mr. Bell to give him some
thoughts on the multi-gen. They had talked about potentially
using the city council chambers. After having some further
dialogue and thought maybe the multi-gen would be better so they
could all be together face-to-face. Mr. Bell stated they could
move things around to allow them to use the classroom in the
multi-gen. A portion of the parking lot is being resurfaced and
a lot of training is being done that day for the seasonal
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PAGE 18 OF 22
lifeguards . They do have the park ranger conference room
available and it should have enough capacity. There is somebody
scheduled that afternoon so it is available in the morning.
Mayor Insalaco commented if
they made it from 10 to 12 it would be okay.
Assistant City Manager Bryant
Powell stated that is correct.
Mayor Insalaco stated 9 a.m.
might be a little harder for people to make.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
they may not want to put closure on it just yet, just a start
time.
Mayor Insalaco commented but
they have to be out of there by a certain time so that someone
else can use it in the afternoon. He called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
on April 28, 2015 the Apache Junction School Board met and
discussed the future of recreational facilities located on
school district property. The board unanimously approved a
motion that said "...the utilities at the community pool,
Superstition Mountain Elementary School baseball field and
Superstition Shadows Park will remain the responsibility of the
district until July 1, 2015 at the latest . " The motion further
stated that "it is expected that an agreement can be worked out
over the next two weeks that includes utility responsibility and
use of the facilities by the district . " Keeping this motion in
mind, I MOVE THAT WE DIRECT CTIY STAFF TO SCHEDULE A JOINT
MEETING FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE APACHE
JUNCTION SCHOOL BOARD FOR SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 AT 10 A.M. AT
THE CITY CONFERENCE CENTER, THAT IS THE RANGERS' CENTER OVER
THERE NEXT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AT 1001 NORTH IDAHO ROAD,
APACHE JUNCTION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING AND CONSIDERING A
CITY COUNCIL VOTE ON AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES USE
AGREEMENT FOR THE UTILITIES COSTS, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF
SUPERSTITION SHADOWS PARK, SWIMMING POOL, SKATE PARK, TENNIS
COURTS, BALLFIELDS AT SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AND SUPERSTITON SHADOWS PARK AND RESURFACING OF THE SAN MARCOS
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DRIVE ALIGNMENT LOCATED ON SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY SOUTH OF
SOUTHERN AVENUE AND EAST OF CACTUS CANYON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
I FURTHER MOVE THAT CITY STAFF PREPARE THE NECESSARY MEETING
NOTICE AND AGENDA TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ARIZONA OPEN
MEETING LAW.
I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE AGENDA ALSO INCLUDE AN ITEM THAT WOULD
ALLOW THE MEMBERS OF THE APACHE JUNCITON SCHOOL BOARD TO VOTE ON
THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT SHOULD THEY WISH TO DO SO.
Councilmember Waldron
SECONDED THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous
(Councilmember Rizze commented during the vote that she hoped
and encouraged the whole school board to attend this meeting so
that they may sit down and discuss the intergovernmental
agreement that will affect our community as a whole, and it will
affect the people that we all equally serve in our community and
ultimately impact our children. )
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5 : 45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7 . 00
P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015, IN THE CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5: 45 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
MAY 19, 2015, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
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Ms . Tess Nesser, 1511 S. Cactus, Apache Junction, addressed the
council regarding the annual boys and girls club car raffle
being held June 17 . .
Councilmember Serdy asked if there is a concert coming up.
Ms . Tess Nesser was not aware of a concert. The kids are doing
ofta something but she does not get the information on what they are
doing
Councilmember Serdy commented it would be good to get the word
out.
Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell stated it is late May or
something coming up.
Ms . Tess Nesser stated the next big thing they will be doing as
a fundraiser is the bowl-a-thon in July or August.
Ms . Nancy Burgess, 116 S. Vista, Apache Junction, addressed the
council to remind everyone that May 9 is the annual Letter
Carriers' Postal Food Drive and requested everyone put their
food out.
Ms . Theresa Wright, 104 S. 130th Place, Chandler, addressed the
council to ask for a new provision or variance to the animal
control law to make a new class allowing someone to keep 9 to 12
dogs who show their dogs .
Councilmember Waldron commented she should talk to Captain
Freeman in the front row right now.
Mayor Insalaco directed staff to work on that for Ms . Wright as
soon as possible.
ADJOURNMENT )
Mayor Insalaco adjourned
the meeting at 8 . 02 p.m.
Consent Agenda Items are as follows :
1 . Consideration of acceptance of agenda
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2 . Consideration of approval of minutes of regular meeting of
April 21, 2015.
3 . Consideration of proposed Resolution No. 15-16, authorizing
the city to approve Amendment No. 1 to Intergovernmental
Agreement with Arizona Department of Transportation for
Surface Transportation Program grant funds.
^4 . Consideration of Resolution No. 15-17, authorizing city to
approve a new Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona
Department of Transportation for Congestion Mitigation and
Air Quality funds providing design and construction services
for Winchester Road sidewalk improvements .
ACCEPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF MAY, 2015, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 19TH DAY OF MAY, 2015.
JOHN S INSALACO
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and 001,
correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, held on the 5th
day of May, 2015. I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this llth day of May, 2015.
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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"NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"
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WHEREAS, PUBLIC WORKS Services provided in our community are an
integral part of our citizens'everyday lives,and
WHEREAS,the support of an informed and understanding citizenry is vital
to the efficient operation of PUBLIC WORKS systems and programs,and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly
depends on these PUBLIC WORKS facilities and services,and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as
their planning, design and construction is vitally dependent upon the efforts and
skill of PUBLIC WORKS officials,and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who
staff PUBLIC WORKS departments is materially influenced by the people's
attitude and understanding of the importance of the work they perform
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Apache Junction, Arizona, that I, Mayor John S Insalaco do hereby
proclaim May 17th through May 23rd,2015 as
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in Apache Junction, and call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint
themselves with the efforts involved in providing our PUBLIC WORKS services,
and recognize the contributions the PUBLIC WORKS employees make every
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Apache Junction Police Department by a representative of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks, Lodge Number 2349 This award is in recognition of his significant contribution
in the field of drug prevention
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. For APPROVAL OF AN OFF TRACK WAGERING FACILITY AT MIRAGE
SPORTS GRILL BY TURF PARADISE RACE COURSE
2. Will CITY CLERK KATHY CONNELLY speak to the Council?
3. Will the applicant or spokesperson please speak to the Council on this item?
4. Is there anyone from the public who wishes to speak on this item? (Are there any
"Request to Speak" forms?)
5. If not,this hearing is closed.
6. Is there any discussion?
7. Call for a motion.
8. Call for a second.
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Consideration of request for approval of an off track wagering facility at Mirage Sports Grill
located at 725 W Apache Trail#2A by Turf Paradise Race Course for racing from June 1,
2015 through May 31, 2018 The next step in the procedure is for the council for hold a
public hearing and make a recommendation for approval or denial to be forwarded to the
Arizona Racing Commission
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MEMORANDUM TO. HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
THROUGH: GEORGE R HOFFMAN, CITY MANAGER
THROUGH KATHLEEN CONNELLY, CITY CLERK
FROM JAN MASON, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM FOR MAY 19, 2015
(OFF TRACK WAGERING FACILITY AT
MIRAGE SPORTS GRILL)
A request for City Council approval of an Off Track Wagering facility at Mirage Sports Grill
located at 725 W Apache Trail#2A has been submitted by Turf Paradise Race Course on
behalf of Turf Paradise for racing from June 1, 2015 through May 31 , 2018
This request was forwarded to the building division, planning division, police department
and fire district and their comments are attached The next step in this procedure is for the
City Council to hold a public hearing on the request and make a recommendation for
approval or denial which will be forwarded to the Arizona Racing Commission.
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April 19, 2015
Kathleen Connelly
City Clerk
City of Apache Junction
300 E. Superstition Blvd.
Apache Junction,AZ. 85219
Dear Kathleen,
Turf Paradise is hereby requesting to renew its Off-track Parimutuel Wagering license for
Mirage Sports Grill, located at 725 W. Apache Trail #2A, Apache Junction, Arizona.
Turf Paradise is currently in the process of renewing its Permit to Operate Additional
Wagering Facilities with the Arizona Department of Racing The term of the permit
applied for is from June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2018 Therefore, we ask that the term
of the license for Mirage Sports Grill be valid until that date A copy of the Permit to
Operate Additional Wagering Facilities will be forwarded to you upon receipt.
Applicant: David Johnson, Agent
Mirage Sports Grill
725 W. Apache Trail #2A
Apache Junction,AZ. 85120
•� Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions or concerns please
contact me at(602) 375-6431.
David Johnson
Vice President
Turf Paradise
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David Johnson, Agent
Mirage Sports Grill
725 W. Apache Trail #2A
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Dear Mr. Johnson
Please be advised that your request for consideration of an Off-Track Parimutuel Wagering
permit at Mirage Sports Grill located at 725 W Apache Trail #2A, Apache Junction,
Arizona, will be heard by the City Council at their regular meeting of May 19, 2015 at 7'00
p.m in the City Council Chambers, 300 E Superstition Blvd , Apache Junction
Please note that the City Council frequently has questions for an applicant. It is
strongly recommended that you or your representative attend this meeting in order
to avoid any delays in the processing of your application.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (480) 474-5068.
Sincerely,
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Kathleen Connelly
City Clerk
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300 E Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction,AZ 85119
APRIL 28, 2015
MEMORANDUM TO: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING DIVISION
PLANNING DIVISION
APACHE JUNCTION FIRE DISTRICT
THROUGH KATHLEEN CONNELLY, CITY CLERK
FROM. JAN MASON, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
SUBJECT OFF TRACK PARIMUTUEL WAGERING FACILITY AT
MIRAGE SPORTS GRILL
A request for City Council approval for the renewal of an Off Track Parimutuel Wagering
permit at Mirage Sports Grill located at 725 W Apache Trail #2A has been submitted by
Turf Paradise Race Course on behalf of Turf Paradise
Please conduct the necessary inspections and submit your recommendation by email
by Wednesday, May 6, 2015, so that I can get this on the agenda for the meeting of May
19, 2015
Janet Mason
From: Dave Zeltner
Sent: Wednesday, May 06,2015 3:23 PM
To: Janet Mason,John Suniga (john.suniga@sfmd.az gov)
Cc: Larry Kirch; Kathy Connelly
Subject: RE Mirage Sports Grill
For the Building Department there are some concerns with the conditions of the rear exit doors which were discussed .-.
with Eric the owner. I also mentioned them to John Suniga
I don't think they affect the area designated for the wagering,so I have no issues with the license being approved. Dave
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From: Janet Mason
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 2.29 PM
To: Dave Zeltner; John Suniga (john.suniga@sfmd.az.gov)
Cc: Larry Kirch; Kathy Connelly
Subject: Mirage Sports Grill
I have not yet received your department recommendation for the off track wagering at Mirage Sports Grill for Turf
Paradise Please have your recommendation to me no later than noon tomorrow so that this can be on the May 19
meeting agenda
Jaw Mary
Deputy City Clerk
City of Apache Junction
300 E Superstition Boulevard
Apache Junction,AZ 85119
(480)474-5068
Jmason@ajaty net
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Janet Mason
From: Rudy Esquivias
Sent: Tuesday, April 28,2015 1.54 PM
To: Janet Mason, Dave Zellner, John Suniga (John suniga@sfmd az.gov),Jeff Robinson
Cc: Larry Kirch
Subject RE• Parimutuel wagering renewal request -Turf Paradise
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The Planning Division has no objections to the renewal of Turf Paradise's wagering permit at Mirage Sports Grill.
cityd#ckgaivia�
Senior Planner/Zoning Administrator
City of Apache Junction
300 E Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
480-474-2645
resquivias@ajcity.net
SERVICE OVER AND ABOVE THE REST
(Development Services Department office hours: Monday through Thursday from 7 00am to
6.00pm, closed Fridays and Holidays )
From: Janet Mason
Sent:Tuesday, April 28, 2015 11:49 AM
To: Rudy Esquivias; Dave Zellner, John Suniga (john.suniga@sfmd.az.gov); Jeff Robinson
Cc: Larry Kirch
Subject: Parimutuel wagering renewal request-Turf Paradise
I have received a request for a renewal of a pa ri-mutuel wagering permit from Turf Paradise for the Mirage Sports
,.,Grill Please have your department recommendations to me no later than Wednesday, May 6 in order for this to be on
he agenda for May 19
Thanks
Jcwv Ma�osti
Deputy City Clerk
City of Apache Junction
300 E Superstition Boulevard
Apache Junction,AZ 85119
(480)474-5068
imason@aicity net
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Janet Mason
From: Jeff Robinson
Sent: Tuesday,April 28,2015 2.06 PM
To: Janet Mason
Cc: Thomas Kelly;Troy Mullender
Subject: RE Parimutuel wagering renewal request- Turf Paradise
Janet the police department has no objects for the renewal of an Off Track Pari-mutuel wagering permit at the Mirage r.
Sports Grill located at 725 West Apache Trial#2A
From: Janet Mason
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 11'49 AM
To: Rudy Esquivias; Dave Zellner; John Suniga (john.suniga@sfmd.az.gov); Jeff Robinson
Cc: Larry Kirch
Subject: Parimutuel wagering renewal request-Turf Paradise
I have received a request for a renewal of a pari-mutuel wagering permit from Turf Paradise for the Mirage Sports
Grill. Please have your department recommendations to me no later than Wednesday, May 6 in order for this to be on
the agenda for May 19
Thanks
Ja.w Mci4o-w
Deputy City Clerk
City of Apache Junction
300 E Superstition Boulevard
Apache Junction,AZ 85119
(480)474-5068
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TO Jan Mason,Deputy City Clerk
City of Apache Junction
300 E Superstition Blvd.
Apache Jct ,AZ 85219
FROM: John Sumga, Deputy Fire Marshal
DATE May 6,2015
SUBJECT Application for Off Track Wagering, 725 W.Apache Trail#2A,Apache Jct,AZ
The Superstition Fire/Medical District has reviewed the application as noted above regarding the facilities at 725
W Apache Trail #2A, (Mirage Sports Gnll) We have recently completed a fire and life safety inspection with
no major violations found that would prohibit this activity We therefore would recommend approval of this
application
Thank you for your notification on this matter
If you have any further questions regarding this inspection, please feel free to contact my office at 982-1299.
Thank You
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ITEM NO. 7
I MOVE THAT THE REQUEST FOR AN OFF TRACK WAGERING FACILITY AT
MIRAGE SPORTS GRILL BY TURF PARADISE RACE COURSE, SUBMITTED BY
DAVID JOHNSON, FOR THE PERIOD FROM JUNE 1, 2015 THROUGH MAY 31, 2018, BE
RECOMMENDED (FOR APPROVAL) OR(FOR DENIAL) TO THE ARIZONA RACING
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"r`t4"N File ID: 15-150
Sponsor Bryant Powell Agenda Date.5/19/2015
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Discussion on and possible consideration of further revisions to the proposed
intergovernmental facilities use agreement between the city of Apache Junction and the
Apache Junction Unified School District No 43 On Saturday, May 9, 2015 the mayor and
city council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Apache Junction Unified
School District No 43 (draft agreement dated May 6, 2015)with minor revisions As part of
their meeting agenda on Tuesday, May 12 at 6 00 p m , the Apache Junction School Board
will discuss this intergovernmental agreement This item allows the mayor and council to have
further discussions and/or take action on the intergovernmental agreement should the school
board make additional changes
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MOTION BY: SECONDED BY
YES NO ABSTAINED
COUNCILMEMBER W ILSON
COUNCILMEMBER SERDY
COUNCILMEMBER WALDRON
COUNCILMEMBER RIZZI
VICE MAYOR BARKER
COUNCLMEMBER EVANS
MAYOR INSALACO
UNANIMOUS IN FAVOR OPPOSED ABSTAINED
TOTAL
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ITEM NO. 8
I MOVE THAT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND APACHE JUNCTION UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT#43 APPROVED MAY 9, 2015 BY THE CITY COUNCIL BE REVISED
AS FOLLOWS.
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Agenda Item No.9.
File ID: 15-132
Sponsor:Anna McCray Agenda Date.5/19/2015
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Direction to staff on development of a diversity pledge At the May 4, 2015 Work Session, city
council discussed their desire for the city to adopt a diversity pledge by resolution recognizing
the city as a diverse and inclusive community
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ITEM NO. 9
I MOVE THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A DIVERSITY PLEDGE
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1' File ID: 15-133
Sponsor.Anna McCray Agenda Date 5/19/2015
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Direction to staff on the formation of a youth council At the May 4, 2015 Work Session, city
council discussed their desire for staff to further develop structure and guidelines for a youth
council
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ITEM NO. 10
I MOVE THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING THE
FORMATION OF A YOUTH COUNCIL•
City of Apache Junction, Arizona
300 E Superstition
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Agenda Item No 11
File ID: 15-134
Sponsor Anna McCray Agenda Date•5/19/2015
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Direction to staff on modifications to the city's talent bank application for boards and
commissions applicants, modifications to the online application, and applicant process
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COUNCILMEMBER EVANS v
COUNCILMEMBER SERDY S
VICE MAYOR BARKER I.
COUNCILMEMBER WILSON V
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UNANIMO S IN FAVOR OPPOSED ABSTAINED
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ITEM NO. 11
I MOVE THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING
MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY'S TALENT BANK APPLICATION FOR BOARD AND
COMMISSION APPLICANTS, MODIFICATIONS TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION, AND
APPLICANT PROCESS.
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ITEM NOS. 12-13
I MOVE THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5.45 P.M., AND A WORK SESSION AT 7.00
P.M., BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE
.•. ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY, AND
THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5.45 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015,
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
ADJOURNMENT: I 1
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I MOVE THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT P.M.
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CITY COUNCIL: P / A P / A P / A
MAYOR INSALACO V I/
VICE MAYOR BARKER V I
COUNCILMEMBER EVANS / l./
COUNCILMEMBER RIZZI 4 L/
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COUNCILMEMBER WILSON I I/
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CITY STAFF: 6 1 �r
City Manager George Hoffman 2,--""
Assistant City Manager Bryant /
Powell 4/
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly f�
City Attorney Joel Stern i/
Public Safety Director Tom
Kelly t: i-'---
Public Works Director Giao �,'
Pham
Parks & Recreation Director '
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Jeff Bell v
Library Director Spencer Paden o /Finance Director Donna
Meinerts
City Engineer Emile Schmid
Development Svcs Director /
Larry Kirch y'
Human Resources Director Liz �/
Riley
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Assistant to the City Manager 4,17A-1L/
Matt Busby �AZ a
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minor(s) to appear and/or participate in the City of Apache Junction City Council Meeting I further understand that this activity may be
audio and/or video recorded and I hereby consent to the minor being audio and/or video recorded during his/her participation with the
likelihood that their image will appear on cable TV and the internet video stream showing their participation.
Signature of Parent/Guardian Date
02/23/12