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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-04 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on September 4, 2007, 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 7:08 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Wilson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Barker led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco Vice Mayor Eck Councilmember Barker Councilmember Serdy Councilmember Wilson Staff Present: (Councilmember Dietz was absent due to illness.) (Councilmember Severs was absent.) City Manager George Hoffman Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Glenn Walp Development Svcs. Dir. Brad Steinke REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 1 OF 20 Others Present:Planning Manager Fred Baker Assistant Planner Todd Kennedy Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias Economic Dev. Dir. Steve Filipowicz Grants Coordinator Roger Hacker Water Dist. Admin. Asst. Hazel Randall ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Officer Keith Gabriel gave a brief presentation on the status of the police explorer program and their recent trip to Colorado. There are 12 explorers in the group currently and 6 of them went to Colorado for the Western Regional competition attended by explorer posts from all over the western half of the country, where they won numerous medals. Janeen Rohovit and Joe Giles of Salt River Project gave a presentation regarding current and future planning and projects. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Mitch Pugh, 1998 S. Stardust Drive, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding unwanted community newsletters being distributed in his neighborhood. Mr. Todd Olear, 2898 S. Arizona Road, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding impact fees being used in the area south of the city and incentives given for the development in the area north of the freeway. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 2 OF 20 Mr. Dan Taylor, Executive Director of East Valley Senior Services, 1035 N. Idaho, Apache Junction, addressed the council to announce the two year anniversary of the senior center being in the multi-gen center.He also gave an update on their program. Mr. Noel Benoist, 900 N. San Marcos #35, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding a police homeland security program and fish and game licenses for veterans. Mr. John Kantowski, 835 W. Windsong, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding a survey he took on businesses wanting to have A -frame signs and that citizens should be content with the laws and planning. Vice Mayor Eck directed staff to look at the overabundance of unwanted papers and come up with some type of relief; it could be a phone call advising that the residents do not want the papers delivered there.He would need to find out the legalities first.Mr. Olear was talking about the development of state land and the development fees that are necessary for growth to pay for itself.He believes new growth needs to definitely pay for itself.On the north side where there is 140 acres and he said there could be incentives, the city does have incentives specifically on the north side for over 100 plus acres in that area.The developers need to ask for those incentives and the city needs to work with them.They do have incentives to keep the north side going.One of the incentives is there are no development fees for those replacing a mobile home with a site -built home.There are a lot of custom homes going in where mobile homes used to be in the northeast.He encouraged people to go on a ride -along with the senior center. He addressed Mr. Kantowski on his getting the signatures from businesses who would like A -frame signs, stating they would have to look into it as currently it is against city law to use A- frame signs. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS None, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 3 OF 20 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager George Hoffman stated he was advised that Allied Waste, also known as AJ Waste, did not pick up the garbage today.He thought there was a city ordinance that they had to do that and there is.He believes if there is a holiday on Monday that they must pick up on Tuesday; they will check the facts.If that is the case, they will advise of such and follow up with them. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE NO. 1308, CASE PZ-10-07, REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM GR TO CR-1 )Assistant Planner Todd Kennedy briefed the council on the item.He stated the applicants are Darrin and Elaina Freschette and Thurman and Linda Orsborn, represented by Jim Owen.It is located at 1195 N. Valley Drive.The applicants would like to divide the parcel in half equally.The manufactured home will be removed and a conventional home on each site will be constructed.The existing garage was approved in 1995 for the construction for that permitting process.He read off the recommendations for approval. Vice Mayor Eck commented about 90% of the neighbors in the area appear to be for this request.One was upset about the horse property issue but this is in a medium density area and that is the way the general plan is.There are no horses around this property, just possibly to the east.He does not see it as a horse issue as they do not have horses and no adjacent property does. Mayor Insalaco requested the applicant address the council. Mr. Jim Owen addressed the council. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 4 OF 20 Vice Mayor Eck commented there is a very large building there.He asked what it was. garage. would be staying. be staying. will meet the setbacks. Mr. Jim Owen stated that is a Vice Mayor Eck asked if that Mr. Jim Owen stated it would Vice Mayor Eck asked if it Mr. Jim Owen stated it would. Vice Mayor Eck commented they are going to pull off the mobile home and build a conventional home. Mr. Jim Owen stated that is correct. Vice Mayor Eck commented it looks kind of weird to him on the west lot.He asked if the conventional home will be setting at the minimum setbacks in the corner or will it be going into the center of the lot. Mr. Jim Owen stated the house to the west will have setbacks between the house and the garage of 10 feet. Vice Mayor Eck commented that the setbacks would be 20 feet total. Mr. Jim Owen stated that is correct. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 5 OF 20 Vice Mayor Eck commented they will meet all the setbacks. Mr. Jim Owen stated that is correct. Mayor Insalaco opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Vice Mayor Eck commented they do one of these each year.He MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1308 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only. Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1308, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 6 OF 20 None. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 07-41, INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WATER UTILITIES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FOR COOPERATIVE COST SHARING ON SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE WITH WATER briefed the council on the item. )City Attorney Joel Stern He stated this allows funds to go back to the water district.The water district recently sold a unique piece of property, where Empire Machinery will build a 20,000 sq.ft. building and support 15 full-time employees.They will develop the property, construct and operate heavy construction equipment sales and service facilities.The two provisions call for the city paying to the water district an amount equal to 50% of their gross revenues that the city receives from the developer for construction and operation of the development during the five year term of the agreement. Another five years can be tacked on and either party may terminate the agreement at any time.The water district will be improving the water system by enhancing its use of the Central Arizona Project water allocation. item to council discussion. called for a motion. Mayor Insalaco opened the There being no discussion, he Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 07-41, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE WATER UTILITIES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA) FOR COOPERATIVE COST SHARING ON WATER SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE, BE APPROVED. Vice Mayor Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 7 OF 20 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CASE NO. PZ-14-07, APPEAL FOR THE REQUIREMENT ON UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES )Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias briefed the council on the item.He stated the request is by Broadway Holdings LLC represented by Sean Lake. The applicant would like to establish a business at the northeast corner of Saguaro and Apache Trail between the Veterans of Foreign Wars property and the Apache Junction Motel. It is one parcel that was originally three lots established in the 1940s.The applicants are requesting to leave adjacent utility lines on the west and north sides of the property in place and not relocate them underground.The reason for the request is that the lines go on some parts and off some parts of their property and that it is an unnecessary financial and legal hardship to negotiate the relocation of the lines.This will be the Sands on the Trail car dealership.He described the surrounding area.This used to be overflow parking for the Veterans of Foreign Wars and they had put up some lights in what was their parking lot.There will no longer be a parking lot but the lights are still there and carry electricity to the Veterans of Foreign Wars building.The applicants have submitted a letter from Salt River Project acknowledging the difficulty in relocating some of the lines due to multiple property owners, trenching, removal of existing facilities and provision of new service to the properties.It will cost more than what is reasonably feasible for a development of this type. Staff is concerned that the air conditioning units from the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be right next to the required buffer wall.They could not be serviced.The utility boxes for the rooms at the Apache Junction Motel will be next to the buffer wall on that side.They could not be accessed.Mr. Lake has been asked to discuss these issues with the property owners and arrive at a solution.He described the proposed building. Staff believes it will be a good inf ill project. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 8 OF 20 Vice Mayor Eck asked if the property line is basically right at the edge of the units. Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated that is correct.These lots were created before there was a city.The subdivision was created in 1947; the Veterans of Foreign Wars predates the incorporation of the city.The CB- 2 zone used to allow zero side yard setbacks.It does not anymore, but they have properties out there with these interesting little problems.The new developer is required to meet the standards and sometimes we have these conflicting issues that arise.They are working with the developer to resolve the access issue.They will be back in a couple of weeks with some recommended conditions on the wavier request. Councilmember Barker commented the letter from Salt River Project is not in their packet. Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated he put it on their desks today.He read the last paragraph which stated there would be significant negotiations involved and it may not even be possible. Councilmember Barker stated on an inf ill project like this where the poles and lines are already there it seems ridiculous to make them underground them. Mayor Insalaco asked what would happen if those air conditioners or utility boxes could not be serviced.It is not the developer's fault.He asked if there is something that could be worked out. Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated they are trying to work that out now.They have asked Mr. Lake to resolve it amicably with both neighboring owners. Mayor Insalaco stated it is their property and not their fault.It occurred back when and REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 9 OF 20 the county or whoever it was at fault did see that it was done right. Vice Mayor Eck commented the fact that they know the city would like some cooperation from the businesses adjacent to them to be willing to work out the issues to relieve that burden from them might give them more of an incentive.He agreed with what Councilmember Barker stated on inf ill property.That is where they started on this and he believes they are going forward on looking at key areas in the city where it might work.They keep running into these; they are pretty much a burden if they are already installed. Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated this one is a little unusual.Usually the utilities are in the right-of-way; these are on private property.The ordinance does not distinguish between right-of-way and private property.It only states adjacent utilities. Vice Mayor Eck commented he thinks it is a great inf ill project. Mayor Insalaco stated it will be a lot nicer than what they have been looking at for the last 30 years.He asked if this would come back in 2 weeks. Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated it would. Mayor Insalaco closed the item with no further action taken and moved on to the next item. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF FOCAL POINT IMPROVEMENTS AND MEDIAN ENHANCEMENTS )Councilmember Serdy briefed the council on the item.He thanked the papers for their coverage and their reporters.They reported it positively.Almost all the feedback that he has heard has been REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 10 OF 20 very positive.There were a few negatives but they were from people that did not watch the entire presentation and only got some sound bites of it.They questioned why anyone should donate if the city is going to get the Centennial Grant money. The Centennial Project grant money would only be for the historical project behind the focal point.It would not be for the median.That is why there are 3 phases.There is also no guarantee that the city will get that grant money.There is $5,000,000 there, but the city would not get it all; they would only be getting a fraction of that.It would give them a head start and it would be nice to get as much as we can.The project can be as grand as they want to make it.It could get even bigger if we stay on it. Vice Mayor Eck asked if he was thinking about who he wanted on his committee, such as citizens and a couple staff members. Councilmember Serdy stated he was going to ask for the city manager to form a citizen group represented by the arts, downtown business, regular citizens and garden/landscape-type people. Vice Mayor Eck asked if he was going to have a couple of staff members involved to mediate. Councilmember Serdy stated he would like to have at least one staff member to show the feasibility.If these people who are not professionals come up with something that will not work; they will need some guidance on that not being possible.He thinks the city manager has that worked out. Mayor Insalaco closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Serdy MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY MANAGER: THAT THE CITY MANAGER FORM A CITIZEN GROUP.THAT GROUP SHOULD BE COMPRISED OF A VARIETY OF CITIZENS TO INCLUDE ADVOCATES FOR REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 11 OF 20 THE ARTS, HISTORY, GARDENING, BUSINESS AND RESIDENTS, AS SELECTED BY THE CITY MANAGER.THAT THIS GROUP OFFER ADVICE AND GUIDANCE TO THE CITY MANAGER BY ADDRESSING FIVE MAJOR PLANNING COMPONENTS:MASTER PLAN FOR THE FOCAL POINT AND CENTENNIAL PROJECT; MASTER PLAN FOR THE MEDIAN ENHANCEMENTS; FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT; TO UTILIZE VOLUNTEERS AND VOLUNTEER GROUPS FOR REVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND SPONSORSHIP.AND THAT THE CITIZEN GROUP RETURN TO THE CITY MANAGER WITH THESE RECOMMENDATIONS. Vice Mayor Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Insalaco stated these projects have been discussed before, and not taking anything away from people who have worked on them in the past, he really commends Councilmember Serdy for gathering the information and doing a superb job.This is what we need to get things going. Vice Mayor Eck commented he did his homework.In the past he has felt like they have been waiting for somebody else to come in and jump start the area. This is an idea for the city to actually take the first step. FISCAL YEAR 2008 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FUND 11 GRANT APPLICATION )Grants Coordinator Roger Hacker briefed the council on the item.He stated this grant program is probably one of the positive projects in the city that the council gives direction to.After this discussion staff will be looking for council direction on what project or projects to submit to the Arizona Department of Transportation for our application.The project is meant to be for transit moving 5 or more people.We will be getting $57,100 this year. The recipients of the money must provide a 25% cash match.The funds can be used for operation and maintenance, staffing, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 12 OF 20 planning or capital.In the past the city has invested heavily in the transportation program for the senior center.The projects being recommended at a meeting in August for this fiscal year's funding are the continuation of the support of the transportation program at the senior center, support for the travel reduction program of the city, and the establishment of a downtown van program.Economic Development Director Steve Filipowicz gathered some economic development people together, reviewed the information and recommended not funding the downtown van program.They did not want it to compete with the senior transportation program.Hazel Randall, the travel reduction program coordinator for the city, met with the Pinal County travel reduction personnel and concluded there were too many unanswered questions to fund that program at this time. Councilmember Barker asked if he is looking at funding all three projects are just one. Grants Coordinator Roger Hacker stated that is up to the discretion of the council.In the past, the council has used almost all of the funding to support one project.They may not like any of these options and may have another project in mind.However, the application is due this Friday.He reminded them he needs direction tonight in order to submit the application by Friday. There was general discussion on the projects that were considered. Vice Mayor Eck asked if the travel reduction program is funded from the budget. Travel Reduction Program Coordinator Hazel Randall stated the money comes from the budget but it is minimal.She spends about $200 on the gift cards for quarterly gifts and then another $200 for year end awards. These are things that say thank you to those participating in the program. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 13 OF 20 Vice Mayor Eck asked if the program is suffering. Travel Reduction Program Coordinator Hazel Randall stated it is not as far as the money coming out of the budget.She is required to provide a plan to Pinal County Air Quality Division every year which requires her to reduce the single occupancy vehicle use by city employees by 10% per year.They are in the third year of the 5 year program and the city has not made the 10% yet.It escalates each year. In that sense we are suffering.At the end of 5 years Pinal County Air Quality takes a look at it and if we are not making that reduction, there are penalties which escalate.They start out at $100.It is not about the penalties; they want to encourage us to improve air quality.When the issue of the van pool came up with the possible grant monies, they started talking about it.As she did not have enough of the questions answered in time, she pulled the request until she has all those answers.It is not a financial burden, but they will be penalized if they do not make the reduction in 5 years. Vice Mayor Eck asked if she was talking about PM -10. Councilmember Barker stated it is vehicle emissions. Travel Reduction Program Coordinator Hazel Randall stated this is carpooling and biking to work.It is part of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality program of reducing emissions that produce bad air quality. Vice Mayor Eck commented he did not realize the city had current air quality problems outside of the PM -10 program. Travel Reduction Program Coordinator Hazel Randall stated all of Pinal County is.The city is not one of the worst in Pinal County as far as air REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 14 OF 20 quality.It is all of Pinal County, and the mandate comes from the state and the county. Vice Mayor Eck commented he knew there were guidelines from the state, but he did not realize this.He asked if she is trying to get it lower. Travel Reduction Program Coordinator Hazel Randall stated she is.The Pinal County Coordinator told her that once you do not meet the 10% reduction each year, it is difficult to meet the plan after that.The city is already more than 20% below now from what she is supposed to be.They are trying to find other ways by getting more participants in the plan.When gasoline hit $3.00, everybody started asking what else they could do and that is when the van pool idea came about.Now it is down to $2.50 and there is not as much interest.She does not want to give up because she feels it is very important. Councilmember Barker commented right now she is not prepared to ask for those funds. Travel Reduction Program Coordinator Hazel Randall stated that is correct. Councilmember Barker asked what the downtown van program is and who would be running that. Economic Development Director Steve Filipowicz stated it was a brainstorm of the leadership group.They had recognized the council's priority for reinvesting in the downtown.They thought there was an opportunity to do a van pool among the different RV parks to bring shoppers by the van load and establish a shuttle service. They believe there is merit to the idea but the details have not been worked out.They may come back with a seasonal proposal or pilot project later.They have questions on what department will run it, if it would be contracted out, or if the school district would be approached to use their vans and buses.It REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 15 OF 20 would be a way to bring customers downtown to identified buildings. Councilmember Barker stated they are now down to one project and they can make the motion. Vice Mayor Eck asked if they are talking about the transportation program at the senior center. Grants Coordinator Roger Hacker stated that is the third project left on the slate.It is the program they have invested in during the past where they took seniors to the library, senior center, medical appointments and grocery shopping. •Vice Mayor Eck ,commented he just wanted to make sure they were talking about the same transportation program. Councilmember Serdy asked if it is restricted to seniors or can someone with a disability use the program. Grants Coordinator Roger Hacker commented the city also supports a couple of other transportation programs such as Coupons for Cabs and the transportation reimbursement program that does cover people with disabilities.He asked Mr. Taylor if the vanprogram covers those with. disabilities. Mr. Dan Taylor stated it does. Councilmember Serdy commented he heard a lot on this from the voters on election day.He did not realize we had such a need for it.There were people who wanted buses.This is better than a bus in the way the city sets this up.They need to let the people know it is available. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 16 OF 20 Mayor Insalaco closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2008 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FUND II GRANT APPLICATION:THAT STAFF WRITE THEIR APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE PROJECT THAT WILL CONTINUE OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AT THE APACHE JUNCTION SENIOR CENTER DBA EAST VALLEY SENIOR CENTERS INCORPORATED. Vice Mayor Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Vice Mayor Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. City Manager George Hoffman stated council had previously discussed having a separate amount of time to discuss and focus on the downtown only.It could be a period of several hours.This is their time to set that meeting. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 17 OF 20 There was general discussion to determine the date, amount of time, location, what would be discussed during the meeting and if there would be public participation.The consensus was to have a 3 -hour public meeting on Thursday, September 27, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. with public participation.The public will be limited to speaking for up to 3 minutes and may only come to the podium one time. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked if they wanted the agenda set up as they would for a regular meeting, putting the Call to the Public at the beginning of the meeting instead of having the public speak throughout the meeting. The consensus was that sounded good. Councilmember Barker commented they are not allowed to discuss those things brought up during Call to the Public at a regular meeting.She asked how they would be able to discuss those things that evening. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they could have a description on the agenda so that they could describe issues relevant to downtown. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked if the speakers are to be limited to speak about only issues relevant to the downtown. Councilmember Barker stated that is correct. Mayor Insalaco asked the city clerk to read back the information for the motion. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated it will be on September 27 for 3 hours, they will use the format similar to what they followed tonight with Call to the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007, PAGE 18 OF 20 Public at the beginning limited to 3 minutes each, speakers have to address issues relative to the downtown, the council wants to be able to respond or at least include those comments in the discussion, the council does not want direction to staff, and she will set it up as a special meeting instead of a work session. Councilmember Barker commented their responses will be after everybody is finished, not one at a time. City Attorney Joel Stern stated not during Call the Public or not at the end of Call to the Public. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they want it televised so it will have to be here. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT A SPECIAL MEETING BE HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007, FOR THE DISCUSSION ON DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. AND GOING NO LATER THAN 9:00 P.M. MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried.. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Eck SECONDED THE )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. 2. Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 21, 2007. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 19 OF 20 ACCEPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2007, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 18TH DAY OF SERTEMBER, 20S17. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk S. INSALACO ayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, held on the 4th day of September, 2007.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dategl this 11th day of September, 2007. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 20 OF 20