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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-04-07 City Council Regular Minutes CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on April 7, 1987, 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 Taylor gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Burgess led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Councilman Burgess Councilwoman Taylor Councilman Eidson Councilman Baljo Councilwoman Gardner Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Mayor Hill Staff Present: City Clerk Kathleen Connelly .•. Controller Keith Lewis City Attorney David Alexander Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Public Works Rich Broman Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Others Present: Mrs. Midge Conway 902 S. Ocotillo Dr. Apache Junction, Arizona Mr. Richard Taylor Mr. Mike Pegram 1564 N. Boyd Apache Junction, Arizona Mr. Richard Johnson 48 N. McDonald Apache Junction, Arizona Mr. Roy Hudson 2084 W. 9th Avenue Apache Junction, Arizona Mr. Keith Stachar 6301 E. Roundup Apache Junction, Arizona Ms Nancy Koerner 1026 N. Goldfield Apache Junction, Arizona REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 1 Mr. Earl Laabs 1322 N. Goldfield Apache Junction, Arizona Mr. Ray Halstrom 1650 N. Vista Apache Junction, Arizona Mr. Ray Hooker 1507 S. Main Drive Apache Junction, Arizona Mr. Lewis Ritner Pueblo R.V. Community Attorney Jerry Lewcowitz Circle K Corporation Ms Nancy Pattison 956 S. Ironwood Apache Junction, Arizona Ms Jennie Bennett 422 Roosevelt Apache Junction, Arizona Ms Angel LaSasso 2578 S. Acacia Apache Junction, Arizona Mr. Jim Shaller Circle K Corporation 4846 N. 32nd Place Phoenix, AZ AM 11 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) ) Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5, BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT ITEM NO. 6 BE POSTPONED NOT MORE THAN 60 DAYS; AND THAT ITEM NO. 7 BE EXTENDED FOR 24 MONTHS; AND THAT ITEM NO. 8 BE TABLED INDEFINITELY. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo amended the motion: THAT THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA BE AMENDED BY MOVING ITEM NO. 15 TO THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING, PRIOR TO ITEM NO. 9. Councilman Eidson seconded the amendment to the motion. Councilwoman Taylor asked why Item No. 8 is being tabled indefinitely. Councilman Eidson explained that there is a State Legislature decision in the works on this subject, and will be brought back as a different item when changes are made. VOTE (On the amendment): Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 2 VOTE (On the original motion): Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests Mayor Hill acknowledged the new Chamber of Commerce President, Ruth Abbott, State Representative Roy Hudson, newly elected Councilmembers, Tom Damiano and Jean Perkins, School Board members, and thanked everyone for attending. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel presented a Certificate of Award to Mr. Richard Taylor, for serving as Auctioneer at the City' s Public Auction. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Richard Taylor reported on the Corporation Commission hearing for a water rate increase for Palm Springs Water Company. Mr. Mike Pegram, 1564 N. Boyd, Apache Junction, Chairman, Superstition Horseman' s Association, addressed the Council on high density zoning. Mrs Midge Conway, 902 S. Ocotillo Drive, Apache Junction, stated that several people are upset that controvertial items are being postponed, and items with lower priority are being brought up, all due to the upcoming election. CITY MANAGER' S REPORT Mayor Hill explained that City Manager Bill Da Vee has been subpoenaed into court and was unable to be present at this meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 414, PZ-48-85, SECTION 15 REZONING ) Associate Planner/Deputy Director Jim Nakagawa briefed the Council on the Planning and Zoning Commission-initiated rezoning of Section 15, which is a one square mile area bounded by Tomahawk Road, Lost Dutchman Boulevard, Goldfield Road, and Superstition Boulevard, from CR-1 Single Family Residence, Conventional Construction, 20,000 square foot minimum lot size to R1-43 Single Family Residence, Conventional Construction, 43,560 square foot minimum lot size, with the exception of those parcels currently zoned TH, CB-2, CB-1, and C-3. Mr. Nakagawa also stated that this area is designated low density on the General Plan. Mayor Hill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. Mr. Richard Johnson, 48 N. McDonald, Mesa, an attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Hartono, owners of 15 acres within Section 15, addresed the Council in opposition to the rezoning of their property in Section 15. Mr. Roy Hudson, 2084 W. 9th Avenue, Apache Junction, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 3 Mr. Keith Stachar, 6301 E. Roundup, Apache Junction, representing Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Beard, property owners in Section 15, also addressed the Council in opposition. Ms Nancy Koerner, 1026 N. Goldfield, Apache Junction, spoke in favor of the rezoning. Mr. Earl Laabs, 1322 N. Goldfield, Apache Junction, addressed the Council as a property owner in Section 15, in opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Ray Halstrom, 1650 N. Vista, Apache Junction, also a property owner in Section 15, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Mike Pegram, 1564 N. Boyd, Apache Junction, spoke in favor the rezoning. Mr. Ray Hooker, 1507 S. Main Drive, Apache Junction, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. There being no one else wishing to address the Council , Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 414, BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 2, 1987. Councilman Burgess seconded the motion. Councilwoman Gardner commented that many residents of that area did not fill out and return the forms provided to express their opinion. Councilwoman Taylor stated that diaMla there is a bill in the Legislature that would help with this decision. Councilman Eidson asked what this bill contains. City Attorney David Alexander explained that because of cases in Scottsdale and Tucson, the proposed legislation is that if there is a down-zoning and a loss of economic benefit, that the City would stand to be liable for the loss in value that was attributed to that down-zoning, and that this may be difficult for an individual to prove, but with a State Statute to that effect, it should be a consideration. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE, PUEBLO R.V. RESORT Mr. Lewis Ritner, representative of Pueblo R.V. Community, requested approval of the application for a Small Game Bingo License. Mayor Hill asked if 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 closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE, SUBMITTED BY PUEBLO R.V. RESORT, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, BINGO LICENSING AUTHORITY. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 4 Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. PZ-46-86, Ordinance No. 561, Commission Initiated Amendments, Conditional Use - Permits (Postponed Item) ) ) Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer requested that this item be indefinitely tabled, as the Planning and Zoning Commission feels a joint work session with the City Council is necessary, after which it will be readvertised and brought back up as a new item. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT PZ-46-86, ORDINANCE NO. 561, BE TABLED INDEFINITELY. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. PZ-47-86, Commission Initiated Amendments, Street Standards ) ) Mr. Newcomer requested that this item also be tabled indefinitely for the same reason. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT PZ-47-86 BE TABLED INDEFINITELY. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 573, PZ-2-87, SUN STATE SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOC. AND L.B.B.&M.M. , AN ARIZONA PARTNERSHIP ) Mr. Newcomer briefed the Council on the request for rezoning of a 2.8 acre parcel , located on the southeast corner of Broadway Avenue and Ironwood Drive, from C-2 Local Commercial District to C-3 General Commercial District, with the proposed use of a Circle K with liquor and gas sales, and stated that staff recommends approval with stipulations, but that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial , and outlined the reasons for that recommendation. Attorney Jerry Lewcowitz, representing the Circle K Corporation, requested approval of the rezoning, AMIk pointing out positive effects on the community. Councilman Burgess pointed out that there was a location across the street with the proper zoning. Mr. Lewcowitz explained why the company preferred the proposed location. Ms Nancy Pattison, 956 S. Ironwood, Apache Junction, addressed the Council in opposition to that location for liquor and gas sales, due to the close proximity of the elementary school . REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 5 Mrs. Midge Conway, 902 S. Ocotillo, Apache Junction, addressed the Council as a citizen opposing the rezoning. Ms Jennie Bennett, 422 Roosevelt, Apache Junction, spoke in opposition to a Circle K being located at Ironwood and Broadway. Ms Angel LaSasso, 2578 S. Acacia, Apache Junction, spoke as concerned citizen, opposing the Circle K being located so near the elementary school . Am Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel addressed the Council strongly opposing this rezoning and proposed convenience store at this location, because of the school and church nearby. Mr. Jim Shaller, 4846 N. 32nd Place, Phoenix, a representative of the Circle K Corporation, expressed their wish to meet with the residents and form a working relationship, and also disappointment that more residents did not attend the meeting arranged on Sunday. Ms LaSasso stated that the invitations for the meeting Mr. Shaller tried to initiate with the residents on Sunday, did not go out until Friday, and that may be why there was a lack of attendance. Ms Pattison stated that many parents of children attending the elementary school had signed protest petitions, and also that they spoke eloquently when they did not go to the meeting. Mr. Lewcowitz again spoke urging the Council to approve the rezoning application. There being no one else wishing to address the Council , Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT FINAL CONSIDERATION OF PZ-1-87 FOR CIRCLE K BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE FIRST REGULAR MEETING IN JUNE. The motion died due to lack of a second. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 573, BE READ BY TITLE ONLY 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. 573, 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 PZ-1-87 FROM C-2 LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 573, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE DENIED. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 6 Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked if the zoning is denied at this location, Circle K can go to the northeast corner and put in a store without Council consideration, as that corner is currently zoning C-3. Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer stated that this is correct with the zoning, however liquor laws would not make this permissible, due to the distance from the school . VOTE: In Favor: Councilman Eidson, Councilwoman Gardner, Mayor Hill i Opposed: Councilwoman Taylor, Councilman Baljo, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Abstained: Councilman Burgess The motion failed. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl expressed his opinion that the zoning should not be denied because of the school , since Circle K can simply relocate to across the street. Councilman Baljo spoke in opposition to the rezoning, due to the near proximity of the school and church. Councilwoman Taylor stated that Ironwood Drive will have to be widened to accomodate the freeway, so the increase in traffic caused by a Circle K at this location, would not be a sufficient reason for denial . Councilwoman Gardner spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Mayor Hill thanked the Councilmembers for the time donated to researching this issue. �` Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 573, PZ-2-87, BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 2, 1987. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE: In Favor: Councilman Eidson, Councilwoman Gardner, Councilwoman Taylor, Councilman Baljo, Mayor Hill Oppposed: Councilman Burgess, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl The motion carried. Mayor Hill recessed the meeting. Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 9:28 p.m. Mayor Hill announced that Councilman Burgess had to leave the meeting, due to an injured back. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 571, PZ-2-87, MYERS ) ) Assistant Planner Doug Williams briefed the Council on the request for rezoning of a 11,305 square foot parcel , located at the northwest corner of Superstition Boulevard and Lawther Dirve, from GR General Rural to C-2 Local Commercial , and stated that the staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval of the application. Mr. Clyde Dickenson, Kings Ranch Road, representing the applicant, requested approval of the rezoning. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 7 Mayor Hill asked if 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 closed the hearing to the public. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 571, 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. 571, 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-1-87 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-2 LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 571, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 572, AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND YOUTH ADIVSORY BOARD (With the Emergency Clause) ) ) Director of Community Services Jeff Bell explained that this Ordinance reduces the size of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and advances the expiration date of terms on the Youth Advisory Board. Mayor Hill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Ordinance. There being no one wishing to address the Council , Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 572, BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE, AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 572, AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 8 APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE CHAPTER 2 MAYOR AND COUNCIL, ARTICLE 2-8 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND ARTICLE 2-14 YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 572, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. — VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 570, STOP SIGN AT WARNER DRIVE AND TEPEE STREET (With the Emergency Clause) ) ) Director of Public Works Rich Broman explained that this Ordinance authorizes the installation of stop sign at Warner Drive and Tepee Street. Mayor Hill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Ordinance. There being no one wishing to address the Council , Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 570, BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE, AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous inelk The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 570, AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, ESTABLISHING LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 570, 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 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ACTION TEAM ) REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 9 ) Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph explained that there are three vacancies on the Economic Opportunities Action Team, two in the Public Officials Category, and one in the Financial Sector. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT BILL DAVEE, CITY MANAGER AND ROBERT JORGENSEN, CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, BE APPOINTED TO THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ACTION TEAM IN THE PUBLIC OFFICIALS CATEGORY AND DAVE MCMILLAN BE APPOINTED TO THE FINANCIAL CATEGORY. ".. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENT TO YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD ) Mr. Bell stated that Mr. Dennis Hultman has resigned from the Youth Advisory Board, and that there are two applicants to be considered for that vacancy. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATION OF DENNIS HULTMAN FROM THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD, BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET; AND THAT RAMONA SLEESEMAN BE APPOINTED TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous JIMINII The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 87-12, ELECTRICAL SERVICES CLEARANCES PRIOR TO SERVICE CONNECTION ) ) Building Official Charles Coleman explained that all other jurisdictions within Salt River Project' s service area inspect and approve electrical systems and hook-ups prior to SRP' s electrical connection, and this resolution authorizes the City of Apache Junction to do the same. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 87-12, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BUILDING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO APPROVAL ELECTRICAL SERVICE INSTALLATIONS PRIOR TO SERVICE CONNECTION, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. PROSPECTOR PARK CONCESSION AGREEMENT ) ) Director of Community Services Jeff Bell explained that the City entered into an agreement with Country Deli/Classic Caterers to perate the Concession Building at Prospector Park, but they have not been abiding with the terms specified in the agreement, and recommended REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 10 terminating the agreement, and authorizing the soliciting of bids for a new concessionaire. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE AGREEMENT WITH COUNTRY DELI/CLASSIC CATERERS TO OPERATE THE CONCESSION BUILDING AT PROSPECTOR PARK, BE TERMINATED; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER, TO PROCEED WITH THE SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR A NEW CONCESSIONAIRE. .•. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH MODIFYING SENIOR CENTER KITCHEN ) ) Mr. Bell stated that the Board of Directors of the Pinal -Gila Council for Senior Citizens with to modify the kitchen in the Senior Center to provide for on-site cooking, and request authorization to proceed with this project. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE PINAL-GILA COUNCIL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS BE GIVEN AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH THE MODIFICATION OF THE KITCHEN IN THE SENIOR CENTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL CITY REGULATIONS AND BUILDING CODES REGARDING SUCH RENOVATIONS. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR IRONWOOD DRIVE/ BROADWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION, PW-87-02 ) ) Mr. Broman stated that six bids were submitted for the signalization of Ironwood Drive and Broadway, and recommended the award of contract to Electric Machinery Ltd. as the low bidder. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ELECTRIC MACHINERY LTD. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTION OF BROADWAY AND IRONWOOD DDRIVE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,825.00. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY FOR IMPROVEMENT OF IRONWOOD SOUTH OF SOUTHERN/SCHEDULE IMPROVEMENTS ) Mr. Broman explained that the only portion of Ironwood not paved is between Southern Avenue and Baseline, and that the County has asked the City to participate in the improvements through an intergovernmental agreement, and further outlined the agreement. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINAL COUNTY AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF IRONWOOD DRIVE, BE APPROVED AND ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 11 Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. REQUEST FOR COMMENT ON SALE OF STATE LAND IN CITY AREA ) ..... ) Mr. Newcomer explained that the State Land Department is requesting comments from the City on the sale of undeveloped State land in the City area to Sun Lakes community developer, and pointed out major concerns. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS BE FORWARDED TO THE STATE LAND DEPARTMENT: LETTER DATED TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, DATED MARCH 31, 1897, ITEMS 1 THROUGH 5 AS SO NOTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, AND POSSIBLY IF THE STATE LAND DEPARTMENT WOULD KEEP THE STAFF UPDATED ON THE PROCEDURES. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. SELECTION OF DATE FOR JOINT WORK SESSION WITH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ) ) Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE JOINT WORK SESSION WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BE HELD ON APRIL 30, 1987, AT 7:00 P.M. , IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING; AND THAT THE SELECTION OF A DATE FOR THE PUBLIC FORUM BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 2, 1987. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 87-22, PROVIDING NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION, MAY 19, 1987 ) ) City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that a resolution providing notice of an election is required within a certain time limit and must be adopted and published within specific guidelines. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 87-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, PROVIDING NOTICE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION; ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES AND VOTING DISTRICTS; AND TIME THAT POLLS WILL BE OPEN; DESIGNATING ELECTION OFFICIALS AND THEIR RATE OF COMPENSATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDATION OF THE ELECTORS' CHOICE, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 12 PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 87-23, AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS IN ORDER OF IMPROVEMENTS, BROADWAY & MERIDIAN) ) City Attorney David Alexander stated that previously a resolution was adopted and published expressing the intent of the City to condemn certain property at the corner of Broadway and Meridian, for the purpose of improvements, and that no objections were filed, and further stated that this resolution gives the authority to continue proceedings. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 87-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE INTERSECTION OF BROADWAY AND MERIDIAN LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY IN THE NAME OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, TO CONDEMN PROPERTY NECESSARY AND CONVENIENT TO BE TAKEN FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARD OF HEALTH ) ) Ms Connelly explained that State law requires that at the first meeting in April of each year the Mayor appoint two members of the City Council to serve on the City Board of Health, which also consists of the City Engineer and the Health Officer, and that presently Mayor Hill and Councilwoman Gardner are those members. Mayor Hill reappointed himself and Councilwoman Gardner as the City Board of Health members. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. ACTION ON MANZANITA STREET RIGHT-OF- WAY, WEST OF DESERT VIEW DRIVE ) ) Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that it appears to be the concensus of the Council to keep the right-of-way and proceed with obtaining the additional right-of-way through normal means. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE CITY MAINTAIN THE EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONTINUE TO ACQUIRE THE REMAINDER THROUGH REZONINGS, AND REVIEW THIS ITEM AGAIN IN 90 DAYS. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo asked if staff would be obtaining the remainder of the right-of-way. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl replied that no, that would be up to the property owners involved. Councilman Eidson asked if the City paves streets like Manzanita that are not dedicated. Mr. Broman stated that the City does not pave streets unless they are dedicated. VOTE: In Favor: Councilman Eidson, Councilwoman Gardner, Councilwoman Taylor, Councilman Baljo, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 13 Abstained: Mayor Hill (due to possible conflict of interest) The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION, WORK SESSION, APRIL 20, 1987 EXECUTIVE SESSION, WORK SESSION, APRIL 21, 1987 SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 9, 1987 ) AIM lIk ) Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M. , AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. , ON APRIL 20, 1987, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M. , ON APRIL 21, 1987, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT A SPECIAL MEETING BE HELD ON APRIL 9, 1987, AT 5:00 P.M. , IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. EMERGENCY MEASURE PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 87-24, RE-EMPHASIZING COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR SUPERSTITION FREEWAY ) ) City Attorney David Alexander explained that this resolution is to re-emphasize the previous Council requests for the Superstition Freeway interchanges and retention of westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 60 at Goldfield Road, and further explained that since this item was added to the agenda following the required 48 hours, it is necessary to state in the motion the reasons for this being an emergency measure. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 87-24 BE CONSIDERED AS AN EMERGENCY MEASURE UNDER A.R.S. 38-431.02 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: THAT IT' S APPARENT THAT RECOMMENDATIONS BORDERING ON IMMEDIATE FUTURE DECISIONS ARE BEING WORKED UPON, AND ENTERED UPON, CONSIDERED BY THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS THAT MAY BE CONCERNED. ALSO, THERE'S A POSSIBILITY THAT SOME PORTION OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE MAY BE INVOLVED IN THESE RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURES, THEREFORE, WE FEEL THAT AN EMERGENCY IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE OUR CONCENSUS OF FEELING TO THOSE AGENCIES. AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 87-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, RE-EMPHASIZING PRIOR REQUESTS TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RETAIN INTERCHANGES AT IRONWOOD, IDAHO, ROMAHAWK AND GOLDFIELD ROADS AS WELL AS THE WESTBOUND LANES OF U.S. HIGHWAY 60 WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUPERSTITION FREEWAY IN THE VICINITY BETWEEN THE FREEWAY TERMINII AND GOLDFIELD ROAD, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 14 INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) None. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT ) ) There being no further business, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: *1. Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda *2. Acceptance of Minutes from Regular Meeting of March 3, 1987 *3. Acceptance of Minutes from Regular Meeting of March 17, 1987 *4. PZ-26-86, Lost Dutchman Estates, Preliminiary Plat Approval *5. Proposed Resolution No. 87-19, AB-87-02, Request for abandonment by C.E. Apache 86, Albert and Venita Trail , and Itam Lizzie Lo Curto, of Bowman Road from 16th Avenue to U.S. Highway 60; 17th Avenue from U.S. Highway 60 to Cortez Road; 18th Avenue from Cortez Road to U.S. Highway 60. *6. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF WATER AND SEWER ISSUES *7. EXTENSION OF LOAN OF SHELVING, HEAD START PROGRAM *8. Proposed Resolution No. 86-47, Permitting retired Council members to participate in the group health insurance. ACCEPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF APRII , 1987, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. NORMAN S. HILL Mayor ATTEST: (,) KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 15