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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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,
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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 .
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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 .
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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 )
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) 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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