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Tuesday,October 15,2019 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. L TO ORDER
Mayor Serdy called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
B. INVOCATION L I
Vice Mayor Wilson gave the invocation and Councilmember Schroeder led the meeting attendees
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: 6- Mayor Serdy
Vice Mayor Wilson
Councilmember Barker
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Schroeder
Councilmember Struble
Excused: I - Councilmember Rizzi
Staff in Attendance:
Bryant Powell, City Manager
Matt Busby,Assistant City Manager
Joel Stern, City Attorney
Thomas Kelly, Police Chief
Jennifer Pena, City Clerk
Al Bravo, Public Information Officer
Larry Kirch, Development Services Director
Kent Fowler, Police Officer
Michael Wever, Public Works Director
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans to accept the consent
agenda.
Present: 6- Mayor Serdy
Vice Mayor Wilson
Councilmember Barker
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Schroeder
Councilmember Struble
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Rizzi
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1 19-487 Consideration of acceptance of agenda.
The agenda was accepted.
2. 19-488 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of October 1,
2019.
3. 19-494 Consideration of approval of an agreement with the Arizona Department of
Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019 grant funds in the amount of$30,092
to purchase handheld radios for the Apache Junction Police Department.
4. 19-496 Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 19-27 authorizing the City to enter
into an intergovernmental agreement with the Ak-Chin Indian Community for
Proposition 202 funding in the amount of$16,865.58 to purchase safety
equipment for the Apache Junction Police Department AT team.
5. 19-499 Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 19-28 authorizing the first
amendment to the intergovernmental agreement between the city and Pinal
County for household hazardous waste pickup program participation.
6. 19-501 Consideration of approval of the agreement between the city and Advanced
Chemical Transport, Inc for the November 2019 and February 2020
household hazardous waste events in the amount of$80,000.
E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
7. 19-445 Presentation of proclamation designating the week of October 23, 2019
through October 31, 2019 as"Red Ribbon Week".
Mayor Serdy read the proclamation.Apache Junction Police Chief Thomas Kelly was present to
accept the proclamation.
8. 19-480 Presentation of proclamation designating Saturday, October 26, 2019 as
"Make a Difference Day".
Mayor Serdy read the proclamation.Former Councilmember Dave Waldren and Heidi Geldis from
the Chamber of Commerce were present to accept the proclamation.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS
9. 19-489 Announcement of current events from mayor and councilmembers.
Councilmember Barker stated she along with Councilmember Rizzi and Vice Mayor Wilson
were invited by Mayor Hartke of the City of Chandler, to visit the Innovation Center in the
downtown area. The Innovation Center is an entrepreneur incubation development program that
specializes in helping engineers, inventors, entrepreneurs, and other people with their ideas who
know how to create, but not necessarily how to build a profitable, scalable business around it.
They help these entrepreneurs move forward from idea to investment partners.The other part of
the Innovation Center called 249 that is a membership based workshop. They have a 3-
printer,wood working tools, metallurgy, and many other types of tools.
Vice Mayor Wilson also spoke on the Innovation Center and how impressive the facility is.
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He also attended the Town of Superior's inaugural Burro Run. He thought it might be a fun
event for Apache Junction and reflect more of the communities history.
Councilmember Struble announced the Halloween event on October 26th, and in the morning
will be the first Make a Difference Day for the community. The event will be from 8:00 am to
12:00 pm. There are 3-4 projects the volunteers will be working on. The event is aimed at
cultivating a sense of pride in the community with various projects such as landscaping,
clean-up and neighborhood enhancements. The city is still taking volunteers, he encouraged
people to contact city hall.
He announced the AJ Idol competition will be on the last Sunday of January and encouraged the
K-12 kids to audition. More information could be found at the AJkidsidol facebook page.
Mayor Serdy stated the Public Work crews are still out in the community cleaning up the streets
and neighborhoods from the flooding and storm damage caused a few weeks ago and thanked
everyone for their patience.
At last night's Council Work Session, council announced there would be an Open House on the
residential solid waste proposal.
He commented on the last two year's State of the City address, and this coming year significant
focus will be on the many events the City of Apache Junction holds.
G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
10. 19-490 City Manager's Report.
City Manager Bryant Powell stated Mayor Hartke had contacted him after Council's visit and
commented the founder of Chandler was AJ Chandler.
He announced roughly 100 volunteers are slated for Make a Difference Day. Donations from
the City Councilmembers and business owners exceeded$5,000.
He announced overseeding could not occur at Flatiron Park due to several factors, so the
community will not see green turf this winter.
He announced Superintendent Dr. Krista Anderson was present to talk briefly on the school
district's election coming up in a few weeks.
11. 19-492 Discussion and update with Apache Junction Unified School District
Superintendent Dr. Krista Anderson.
Dr. Krista Anderson presented a 30 minute update on the school bond and override election
coming in November.
She covered issues such as what items at the schools needed to be repaired, updated or
added. at the bond election will address and what the override ballot measure would help
with.
She provided information on how it would impact the taxes a homeowner currently pays, and
provided a Powerpoint presentation.
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12. 19-497 Presentation, discussion and update on the .2%sales tax dedicated to fund
roadway maintenance and repairs.
City Manager Powell stated every year the city provides a report on the 0.2% sales tax that is
dedicated to fund roadway maintenance and repairs.
He turned the presentation over to Assistant City Manager Matthew Busby.
Mr. Busby stated Ordinance 1406,which was adopted December 2, 2014, created the
incremental sales tax designated specifically for roadway maintenance and repairs here in the
City. The tax has a sunset time frame of 10 years, so in March of 2025 the 0.2%tax will cease.
The report includes revenue from the tax and where the funds were spent.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. 19-505 Consideration of application for a special event license for applicant Heidi
Geldis, for the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce Festival of the
Superstitions event to be held at Flatiron Community Park located at 100 N.
Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ. 85120, on Saturday, November 9, 2019.
The next step in this process is for the council to hold a public hearing on the
application and make a recommendation for approval or denial to be
forwarded to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans to recommend approval of
the special event liquor license to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
Yes: 6- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember Struble
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Rizzi
Mayor Serdy combined item 13 and 14 as the applicant was the same for the different events.
Heidi Geldis from the Chamber of Commerce spoke on the Blues and Brews event and the
Festival of the Superstitions.
Mayor Serdy opened the public hearing, receiving no comments from the public he closed the
public hearing.
14. 19-506 Consideration of application for a special event license for applicant Heidi
Geldis, for the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce Superstition Blues
and Brews event to be held at Flatiron Community Park located at 100 N.
Apache Trail, Apache Junction, A . 85120, on Saturday, March 21, 2020. The
next step in this process is for the council to hold a public hearing on the
application and make a recommendation for approval or denial to be
forwarded to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans to recommend approval of
the special event liquor license to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
Yes: 6- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember Struble
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No: 0
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Rizzi
This item was combined with item 13.
15. 19-507 Consideration of application for extension of premises/patio permit for
applicant James Wesley Johnson, for the VFW#9399 located at 133 N.
Saguaro Drive, Apache Junction, AZ. 85120. The next step in this process is
for the council to hold a public hearing on the application and make a
recommendation for approval or denial to be forwarded to the Arizona
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
Councilmember Evans moved,seconded by Wilson to recommend approval of the patio
extension to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
Yes: 6- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember Struble
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Rizzi
The applicant Mr. Johnson was unable to attend but a representative was present to discuss the
patio extension for the VFW#9399. She stated the patio extension was done over the last 9
months as they had voted to go non-smoking within the building.The patio area is a closed area
so access to it is limited from the inside only.
Mayor Serdy opened the public hearing, receiving no comment from the public he closed the
public hearing.
16. 19-508 Consideration of application for a bingo license for applicant Edward Bergin,
for the Golden Sun RV Resort located at 999 W. Broadway Ave., Apache
Junction, AZ. 85120. The next step in this process is for the council to hold a
public hearing on the application and make a recommendation for approval or
denial to be forwarded to the Arizona Department of Revenue.
Councilmember Vice Mayor Wilson moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans to recommend
approval of the bingo license application to the Arizona Department of Revenue.
Yes: 6- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember Struble
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Rizzi
The applicant was not present.
Mayor Serdy opened the public hearing, receiving no comments he closed the public hearing.
I. OLD BUSINESS
J. NEW BUSINESS
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17. 19-374 Consideration of annual appointments and reappointments to Construction
Board of Appeals, Health and Human Services Commission, Municipal
Property Corporation and Public Arts Commission. Council interviewed
applicants for these positions at the October 14th work session and may take
this opportunity to fill the positions.
Mayor Serdy opened up the nomination process.
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans to appoint Ryan Buys to the
Public Arts Commission to fill the position of practicing professional(code 2-9-2#3)for a term to
expire on October 31,2023.
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans to appoint Jared Hamm to
the Public Arts Commission to fill the position of a regional business representative(code 2-9-2#5)
for a term to expire on October 31,2023.
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans to appoint Liz Nickluss to the
Public Arts Commission to fill the position of a person with an interest of the history of Apache
Junction or State of Arizona(code 2-9-2#4)for a term to expire on October 31,2023.
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Councilmember Schroeder to appoint Gretchen Kieft
to the Public Arts Commission to fill the position of practicing artist(code 2-9-2#1)for a term to
expire on October 31,2023.
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson to appoint Ann Coe to the Public
Arts Commission to fill the position of practicing artist(code 2-9-2#1)for a term to expire on
October 31,2022.
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans to appoint James Jackson to
the Public Arts Commission to fill the position of person with an interest in visual,performing arts,
etc., (code 2-9-2#2)for a term to expire on October 31,2022.
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans to appoint Katrina
Steinberger to the Public Arts Commission to fill the position of person with an interest in visual,
performing arts,etc., (code 2-9-2#2)for a term to expire on October 31,2022.
The next appointments were for the Health and Human Services Commission.
Councilmember Evans moved,seconded by Councilmember Barker to reappoint Mary Erickson to
the Health and Human Services Commission for a term to expire October 31,2022.
Councilmember Evans moved,seconded by Councilmember Struble to appoint Syri Gerstner to
the Health and Human Services Commission to fill the vacancy for which the term expires
October 31,2020.
The next appointments were to the Municipal Property Corporation.
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Councilmember Evans to appoint Terry Reynolds to
the Municipal Property Corporation for a term to expire October 31,2022.
Councilmember Barker moved,seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson to reappoint Dave Hentsche to
the Municipal Property Corporation for a term to expire October 31,2022.
Yes: 6- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember Struble
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No: 0
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Rizzi
K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
18. 19-491 Executive Session at 6:00 P.M. and Work Session at 7:00 P.M.for Monday,
November 4, 2019 and Executive Session at 6:00 P.M. and Work Session at
7:00 P.M.for Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in the city council conference room
and city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard,Apache
Junction,Arizona, respectively; and other meetings if necessary.
Councilmember Evans moved,seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson that an Executive Session at 6:00
P.M.and Work Session at 7:00 P.M.for Monday,November 4,2019 and Executive Session at 6:00
P.M.and Work Session at 7:00 P.M.for Tuesday,November 5,2019 in the city council conference
room and city council chambers located at 300 E.Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction,
Arizona,respectively;and other meetings if necessary.
Yes: 6- Mayor Serdy, Vice Mayor Wilson, Councilmember Barker, Councilmember
Evans, Councilmember Schroeder and Councilmember Struble
No: 0
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Rizzi
M. CALL TO PUBLIC
Andrea Sims, 1060 W.Tepee St., spoke on the Apache Junction School District upcoming
election. She wanted to clarify a few comments made by Dr.Anderson on Proposition 432 and
433.
Ken Coburn, 384 N.Valley Drive, requested the council review the ordinance that would change
the acreage requirement for storage containers. He suffered significant loss of belongings in the
recent flood.
Jodi Ehrlich, 10235 E. Clodview, Gold Canyon, expressed her appreciation to the city council for
their support of the school district and the working relationship the two have. She also
commented on the need for the community to support the ballot measures this November.
Terry Reynolds, 1121 S. Lawther Dr., expressed concerns with the trash contract. He feels
misinformation has been presented to the Council and he will be meeting with the City Manager
to discuss his concerns.
George Schroeder, 2444 W.Virginia St., spoke on his bill increase for garbage collection. His
street was destroyed by the flooding and as the sweeper came through the rocks were thrown
into his yard. Mr. Schmidt provided him with drawings of drains that reflected drains that were
removed from the street. He would like to see code enforcement do a better job with the
problem properties in the city.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Serdy adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
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