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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-05-04 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 4,2004 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on May 4,2004,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Eck called the meeting to order at 7:.02.p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Milkey gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Dietz led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Vice Mayor Eck Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Insalaco . Councilmember Mil key Councilmember Sippel Councilmember Waldron Staff Present: (Mayor Coleman was absent.) City Manager George Hoffman Assistant City Manager.Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Interim Public Safety Director Steve Campbell Development Services Director Rudy Esquivias Others Present:Associate Planner Noel Griemsmann Assistant to the City Manager Amy .Malloy REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 1 OF 23 Business Advocate Roy Hunt CDBG Administrative Assistant Melinda Larson Multi -Media Producer Matt McNulty ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED:AND THAT WE ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2003. Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS CDBG Administrative Assistant Melinda Larson stated in Fiscal Year 2001 Community Development Block Grant Regional Account Funding the city submitted an application for the expansion of the Food Bank.The contract was awarded in July 2001 and the project was completed in September 2003.Mayor Coleman was notified in December 2003 that the city has been nominated to receive an outstanding CDBG project award for that project.The Central Arizona Association of Governments made the nomination to the Arizona Department of Housing.The city was chosen to receive the award during the national CDBG week awards ceremony held on April 15,2004.Pinal County and the Apache Junction Reach Out Food Bank were also being recognized because of the creative partnering that allowed the project to move forward.She presented the plaque to Vice Mayor Eck. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mrs.Sharon Diehl,653 S.Palo Verde,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding the council pay raise.She believes i t has been too long for them to have gone without a pay raise.Most of them already work one job and this is a second job.She believes a pay raise is necessary,whether i t be right now or after the next election. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 2 OF 23 Ms.Tess Nesser,1511 S.Cactus Road,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding the Boys and Girls Club annual event this Saturday night at 5:00 p.m.They expect between 300 and 400 people. Mr.Dan Wald,560 N.Rennick Drive,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding the council pay raise.There is a lot of preparation time for the council and they all work full time.He does not know when they have time to have dinner as he believes they probably started at 6:00 p.m.,with the water district meeting followed by an executive meeting.The city is projected to grow to about 80,000 within the next 10 years.In 2020,i t is estimated the city will be between 110,000 and 120,000:in 2030 i t is estimated 145,000. These are demographic projections from the census bureau.The buildout is estimated in 2040 of 180,000.Most cities with populations of 30,000 or more have full time mayors and council members.He believes the best and brightest should be chosen for service to lead the community,elected or appointed.Community service by citizens and elected people should always be encouraged to be undertaken at little or no cost to the citizens.However, with the potential burden of the government,taking time away from these peoples'normal lives,he believes they should reconsider where they are at. Normally when city pay studies are conducted in the open by committees consisting of citizens,management,business leaders and others as necessary, it will assure that the resultant study and the recommendations derived from there are bought into by the community.They are currently being faced with issues regarding Gold Canyon,Mesa,Apache Junction,boundaries,water and growth and they are not going away but getting worse.He believes the positions should be full time in order for them to function properly on the community's behalf.He recommends they determine i f i t is necessary to compensate any city official,which he believes is the case.Should it take place,the level of compensation is the next step.He cautioned the council to address the projected buildout issues,including the potential impact on the current mayor and council.If full time,they need to look at insurance and benefits,including retirement benefits.He listed people he thought would be beneficial to have on a committee to do the study.He also gave his condolences to the mayor and his family. Mr.Joe Severs,1184 N.Starr,Apache Junction,filled out a form but declined to speak at this time. Mrs.Anne Marie Surra,1150 E.Estevan,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding the branding and imaging study.I t disturbs her that the city is considering spending another $40,000 on another study.She listed a REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 3 OF 23 number of studies that have been done since 1999.All of them stated the first phase was the study and vision.The second phase was development.The city is doing a good job at starting to development things that will make this image fade from what it was and be representative of what the community is,including downtown redevelopment,the capital facilities program,one of the best libraries in the state,and neighborhood cleanup.She would take the money and hire some part-time code compliance officers and clean up the rest of the neighborhoods.They do not need another study;they already know what it takes.Clean up the front and back yard;individuals need to make a commitment to that image.The city does not have to brand itself as a shining star,i t already is with the Superstition Mountains,the Lost Dutchman Mine,tradition and heritage.She commented on the Japanese city that wanted to be a sister city so that they could be known as Japan's most western town.The city needs to sound its own horn in a more positive manner.Everyone needs to stop slapping themselves in the face and start promoting themselves,and clean up their "yards".This will clean up the city's image.She also requested that the council consider that if a person is on another commission or board and they have some time left,to spread the wealth and use some of the new people requesting appointment.She does not feel i t is necessary for those being appointed to have to attend the Citizens Leadership Institute.There are some who have been working in programs,such as parks and recreation,that would like to serve on committees.She requested they keep an open mind and not continue to reappoint the same people even though they have been doing a great job. Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,Apache Junction,Greater Apache Junction Association for Effective Government,addressed the council regarding his candidacy for county supervisor;registered independent voters;a timer for the new city hall;Williams Gateway airport,Gold Canyon residents'opinion of the airport authority;the US 60 bypass;recent city elections and petitions;past transportation studies and mass transit. Mr.Steven White,105 N.Delaware,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding artistic expression on public property.He has traveled around America for 32 years supporting himself at art festivals.He belongs to many art guilds.He talked about attempting to sell art at Clement Park in Colorado 6 years ago and the battle he had with their city government.He feels his art could be interpreted as freedom of speech;their government determined he lost his right to free speech if he received compensation for speaking on public property.Selling his artwork made him a vendor making him subject to all the commercial vendor laws.He won his case and i t opened REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 4 OF 23 up 120 parks in Colorado to -free family community art shows.All ages enjoyed the artwork and poetry.The children read poetry or make drawings: that they would sell:they showcased ,the children in the arts the same way that they showcase children in sports.He feels that free family community art shows are free speech activities.However,this does not occur all across America.He is now an artist advocate,traveling around the country challenging city governments on the. issue.Hestated that i t is illegal to be an artist in every city in the State of Arizona except Apache Junction. He is involved with federal litigation with some of the northern Arizona cities.Apache Junction is the first city in Arizona to suspend enforcement of municipal commercial ordinances on citizen artists in'the community. Apache Junction is the firsLcity to open the door for free family community art shows to be created.They are working with Mr.Stern to do a show at the Elks Lodge He is hoping for community support. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager George Hoffman announced that AM -1-04,the underground -utilities public hearing item was advertised .and materials prepared for tonight's agenda.Accidentally and unintentionally,it was not placed on the:agenda. It will be readvertised,and rescheduled for the council meeting of June 1, 2004. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1201,CASE PZ-4- 04.,A REZONING REQUEST BY MR.RANDY - QUESENBERRY )Associate Planner Noel Griemsmann briefed the council omthe item.He stated this was continued from the last public hearing.Staff was directed to.meet with:the applicant and work out the ordinance to reflect the planned development as well as some stipulations that came out of the discussion.Staff has firmed up the specific stipulations to include insuring the different floor plans are submitted at the time of the preliminary plat and specifications for installation features at ,the time of installation such as front yard landscaping., Vice Mayor Eck requested the applicant address the council. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 5 OF 23 Mr.Randy Quesenberry declined to address the council. Councilmember Waldron commented he understood from the last meeting thatthese houses would be in the neighborhood of 3,000 sq.ft.The ordinance states nothing less than 1,295 sq.ft.He asked what the percentage of homes would be for those in the 3,000 sq.ft.range versus the 1,295 sq.ft.range. Associate Planner Noel Griemsmann stated those specifics were not specified. Councilmember Waldron stated he was led ,to believe these would be larger- homes. Associate,Planner Noel Griemsmann stated the applicant requested the 1,295 sq.ft.since that is the smallest model they sell. Vice Mayor Eck commented he had read that as 1,300 sq.ft.minimum to as high as 3,000 sq.ft.: Councilmember Waldron asked if they are talking 99%of them at the 1,300-sq.ft.or what. Associate -Planner Noel Griemsmann stated the ordinance as written would allow all of them to be at 1,295.sq.ft. Vice Mayor Eck requested the. applicant address the council. Mr.Randy Quesenberry stated this is based on what they have sold in the past.He stated that 80%of what they have -sold has been in the 1,800 sq.ft.to 2,300 sq.ft:range.He does not want to limit i t and say that someone who does not want a home that big cannot go into;the subdivision.The draw is the 10,000 sq.ft.lot average. I t is an attractive lot.He can only base the sales on history.He added i t is actually the 1,780 sq.ft.and 2,300 sq.ft.models that are the most popular. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 6 OF 23 Councilmember Sippel asked Rudy Esquivias about his conversation with the applicant as he understood that the majority of the homes sold were the 1,295 sq.ft.,which is why this was lowered from 1,300 sq.ft. Development Services Director Rudy Esquivias stated the applicants had advised in the beginning that they had a range of home sizes,with the original discussion about homes around 1,300 sq.ft.When the applicant made his presentation a couple of weeks ago,he spoke of homes that he had that were as large as 3,000 sq.ft.During the council break,they discussed how the stipulations could be reworded.It was then that the applicant advised the 1,300 sq.ft.home is actually 1,295 sq.ft.and that i t is their most popular model.He requested the 1,295 sq.ft.model be the minimum.However,they have spoken about a range of home sizes. Mr.Randy Quesenberry stated the 1,295 sq.ft.home is 48'long.I t is not their most popular home by a long shot,but he did not want to make i t 1,300 because he does not believe the difference between 1,295 and 1,300 is much.This is their market and what they sell.They do not compete with Pulte,KB and Ivory as the builders are more competitive with the 1,200 to 1,300 sq.ft.homes.He is more competitive in the 1,800 to 2,000 sq.ft.range.Their number one seller is 2,596 sq.ft.I t is only $10,000 more to go from 1,295 sq.ft.to over 2,000 sq.ft.The customers seek the true value.He believes the other subdivisions such as Meridian Manor failed because they tried to go in with a 1,200 sq.ft.home on a 6,000 sq.ft.lot and they are not competitive there. There is a glut on the market for that.They are trying to offer something bigger:that is what sells.He has only one model at 1,295 sq.ft.and then he jumps up to 1,600 sq.ft.He has 10 models in stock,and the rest are 1,782 sq.ft.or bigger.The 1,782 sq.ft.model will be the smallest model they will set up for display in the subdivision. Councilmember Sippel asked if that would be their model. Mr.Randy Quesenberry stated that would be their smallest model:they will have several.He believes the first house going in will be the 2,500 sq.ft.model. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 7 OF 23 Councilmember Sippel asked what that model would cost. Mr.Randy Quesenberry stated i t would be $100,000 for the home.The entire package would be about $170,000. Councilmember Sippel asked if that would include the garage. Mr.Randy Quesenberry stated i t would have $20,000 in improvements so it would be close. Councilmember Sippel commented the garages are an option with these models. Mr.Randy Quesenberry stated they will have either a garage or carport;the carport will be the minimum and there will be no aluminum in the carport. Councilmember Sippel asked if the garage would be an upgrade. Mr.Randy Quesenberry stated that is correct.A lot of people would choose to do that because i t is not a lot of money to go from a carport to a garage.He does not want to have it where every house in there is $175,000.His target is to have most of the homes in the $150,000 to $160,000 range. Councilmember Sippel commented a garage is important.You can drive down any road and see lots of things stored in carports.He would rather see a garage door than a carport full of stuff.He would prefer to see a garage standard since this is only a few thousand dollars more. Mr.Randy Quesenberry commented everything is crammed because they are forcing families to live in a 1,200 sq.ft.house on a 6,000 sq.ft.lot.They do not have enough room to live. He could give them another 1,000 sq.ft.of home on a 10,000 sq.ft.lot instead of a garage.I t is a matter of choice. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 8 OF 23 Councilmember Sippel stated he does not disagree with him.He has a 2,500 sq.ft.home and also has a garage full of stuff. Mr.Randy Quesenberry stated it is a matter of economics.This is not an entry level subdivision. Councilmember Sippel commented an entry level home typically has a garage.In his mind,i f i t is not an entry level subdivision,than a garage would be a standard option. Mr.Randy Quesenberry stated i t is a matter of choice.I t is also what his customers tell him,too.The customers should have the choice of the 10,000 sq.ft.lot.The customer is looking at high dollars if he is getting a 2,500 sq.ft.home on a larger lot than 6,000 sq.ft.to 7,000 sq.ft.He tries to maximize the lot size. Councilmember Waldron commented he walked away from the last meeting thinking these were going to be larger homes and a move up subdivision.He saw the 1,295 sq.ft.home and wanted to have it clarified.He appreciated the information. Mr.Randy Quesenberry stated he sells very few because they are not price competitive. Councilmember Insalaco stated the problem with starter homes is that most of what you see is garage.The house is hidden.There is not enough room to spread the house out.He stated there have been homes built here with less than 1,200 sq.ft.Homes have been built since he was on the council that have been less than 1,000 sq.ft.A 1,200 sq.ft.home does not sound bad to him. Councilmember Sippel stated he is not against the size of the home and the smaller homes are all garage across the front.But he would rather see all garage than a stack of boxes and a car that needs to be repaired across the front of the house. Councilmember Dietz agreed. Councilmember Sippel stated the garage allows you to hide whatever is going on. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 9 OF 23 Vice Mayor Eck commented he believes this is a quality subdivision for this area.They have come a long way from the start.He thinks it will be very attractive to the community; it will be a very nice development for the area Councilmember Dietz stated it will be an improvement to the neighborhood. Vice Mayor Eck opened the public hearing on the item. Mr.Richard Randall,2539 E. Fairview Circle,Mesa,addressed the council.He was at the last council meeting and had just recently _purchased one of the 5 acre parcels being considered for rezoning.It is parcel number 102-18-005.He fullyisupports the proposed development.His issue is he needs to decide what to do with his 5 acres.According to the rezoning stipulations,single family .homes would not be allowed.He would like to have a chance to review that fully with staff and make sure that the option of being able to develop his land is there. Vice Mayor Eck asked if he wanted to have the option of stick built homes in this subdivision. Mr.Richard Randall stated that is correct. Vice Mayor Eck commented he is throwing a loop :in this.They had worked hard to get a project done and they thought this is what he wanted. Mr.Richard Randall stated he is new at this and i t has taken awhile for him to get fully up to speed .on it. He wanted an assurance from the council that what is written there would allow him to build a single family development per CR-3.He would support the way i t is written then.; Vice Mayor Eck commented he is asking that half of this subdivision be stick built and the other half manufactured housing. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 10 OF 23 Mr.Richard Randall 'stated that is correct.The layout also may not look exactly as presented;he may want to do lot sizes that are a little narrower and deeper. Vice Mayor Eck asked if this process would have to be started all over from scratch. Development Services Director Rudy Esquivias stated • that is correct.The lot sizes are basically to be in compliance with what is shown on the concept plan.They have given us a lot layout and on it they have given lot size ranges which are all over 8,000 sq.ft.This is now a planned development rezoning for a manufactured home community because that is what the applicant asked for.I t could be amended by taking the manufactured homes reference out of the title.He stated they could amend the title to state "rezoning from general rural and TH to CR- 3/MH/PD singlerfaMily resident zone,7,000 sq.ft:minimum lots by planned development".That would allow the option for either conventional or manufactured. Vice Mayor Eck commented half of the subdivision would be.the large lots withthe manufactured homes. Development Services Director Rudy Esquivias stated it would be however they ended up selling it.They could market i t as a community with manufactured homes and conventional homes next to each other.However,i t is not what the applicant asked for. Mr.Richard Randall asked if they could continue this to the next meeting. City Attorney Joel Stern stated stipulation number two states the developer shall install a new manufactured home unit.That would also have to be amended. Development Services Director Rudy Esquivias stated the third and fifth paragraphs in the "In General"section would also have to be amended,along with 3A. Mr.Richard Randall asked if they could amend i t as far as area and say that the stipulations apply'to the western section. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 11 OF 23 Councilmember Sippel stated they want to change the whole property to a planned development but how can they if the person does not own the whole thing.It appears this gentleman owns half. Development Services Director Rudy Esquivias stated the property has two ownerships,but as long as the applicant has signatures from both owners on the application,and Mr. Quesenberry is acting as his representative,then they can handle the rezoning case. Councilmember Sippel stated he could see it not going that way.Mr.Randall wants stick built and Mr. Quesenberry wants manufactured.The road needs to be completely redrawn on the site plan because this half will be completely different. Development Services Director Rudy Esquivias stated this is the first time they have heard from this gentleman. He does know what he wants. jeopardizing the whole subdivision. owns which part of the property. the western parcel. split right down the middle. Vice Mayor Eck commented i t is Councilmember Waldron asked who Mr.Richard Randall stated he owns Councilmember Sippel stated i t is Mr.Richard Randall stated that is correct;he purchased the property in early April.He asked again for a continuance;he does not want to make a decision on the fly. Mr.George Diehl,653 S.Palo Verde Drive,Apache Junction,addressed the council.He believes they have been given ample time to complete the planned development.He believes the gentleman who just got through speaking is looking for another way to make REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 12 OF 23 more money.He is against i t and urged council to go ahead with the proposed plan. Mrs.Maria Ewell,1339 W.Roundup, Apache Junction,addressed the council.She stated the gentleman said he just bought the land,and she believes this is happening because,following the continuation from two weeks ago,the gentleman is now realizing that he can get more money for his land or he can get a bigger profit.She urged for approval two weeks ago but it was put off.This gentleman stated five minutes before the meeting that he was going to pull the plug.She does not think i t is fair to the applicant or the community that has looked forward to a manufactured home community.This development is being welcomed into the community.The new owner has come in tonight to destroy many months work of preparing,presenting,and staff's time.She requested council not continue this item but approve it. Mr.Louis Babin,2191 S.Belair Road,Apache Junction,addressed the council.He commented he wished the general public would show up at the work sessions and regular sessions of the planning and zoning commission meetings.It would be helpful for the commission. Mr.Dennis Tubb,2952 W.16th Avenue,Apache Junction,addressed the council.He lives directly across from the proposed project.He stated he is sick and tired of trash in the neighborhood,kids starting fires,transients setting up campgrounds,and . things being stolen.These people are proposing to come in and clean up his neighborhood.If the city wants a better image,then let the developer clean up the neighborhood and he will clean up his backyard.He urged approval of the project.He commented all of the other neighbors stayed home because this was supposed to be a "slam dunk".He could have had 30 people in here tonight to support this:i t is time it was approved. Vice Mayor Eck closed the public hearing on the item and reopened the item to council discussion. Councilmember Waldron commented he went out to the lot where the homes are after the last meeting.They are quality homes,not mobile homes.It will be a good subdivision and good for the neighborhood.They had continued this process in order to make some REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 13 OF 23 amendments to the existing ordinance.He believes i t should be passed so that the gentleman can get the subdivision. Councilmember Milkey commented he understands the desire of the area to get something in there that improves the appearance,image and quality of life for the neighborhood.However,he would like a legal opinion on proceeding when we have an application for rezoning where Mr.Quesenberry represents the property owner of both parcels when in fact i t appears he is not the owner of both parcels. City Attorney Joel Stern stated legally this is a rezoning that Mr.Quesenberry signed off on.He is the applicant and represents the other owners.If one owner does not like it,i t becomes a city -initiated rezoning and then,if it passes,i t is subject to referendum. Councilmember Sippel stated they can still approve it tonight and the other owner could say no and it would go through this process. City Attorney Joel Stern stated i f a referendum does not occur the other owner or some other person with interest can come to the development services department and put in an application for rezoning.They have to be an owner or an agent of the owner. It can be rezoned for another use,subject to city council approval.I t would go through planning and zoning and city council approval.I t is subject to referendum which is an option of other interested parties. Vice Mayor Eck commented they have come this far and he is not going to halt this subdivision.It was almost passed two weeks ago.The new property owner states he is new to this,and if he is that new he thinks he will find •out it will be in his best interests to go along with this subdivision.I t is up to him to find out.He cannot see starting all over on this. Councilmember Sippel agreed.He is concerned about what the whole piece would look like,because if he says no, they would build homes on half of it. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 14 OF 23 Vice Mayor Eck stated it would be approved as what we have on the application.It will be a manufactured home subdivision or they come back to square one and go through the process again. Councilmember Sippel commented he owns half of the property but not the other half.Council could approve this and he could start bringing in his manufactured homes: but he asked if can only put them on half of the property. Vice Mayor Eck commented if the one man says no,the subdivision does:not happen and it goes back to a dirt lot. They would have to start all over again if someone wants to do something -with it. Councilmember Dietz commented they are only rezoning the property this evening to let this development go on. He believes they should do i t and -get it done with..I t should have gone through last time.He does not believe this gentleman should be able to come in at the last minute and throw a wrench into the spokes when he was here at the last meeting.He should have stood up and said something at that time i f he had an issue. Vice Mayor Eck closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Insalaco MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1201 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED: Councilmember. Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Insalaco MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1201,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 15 OF 23 Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE. MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Vice Mayor Eck called for a 10 minute break. Vice Mayor Eck reconvened the meeting. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS' REAPPOINTMENTS/NEW APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,LIBRARY BOARD,PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION )Vice Mayor Eck commented the interviews of new applicants were last night and they have the information on those members who would like to be reappointed. There was general discussion on whether the motions would be one per person or group motions.The consensus was to do the motions by each board and commission. Councilmember Sippel MOVED THAT MART GARDNER BE REAPPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF .AJUSTMENT,AND THAT PASQUALE D'AMICO BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30,2007. Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 16 OF 23 The motion carried. Councilmember Sippel MOVED THAT TESS NESSER,RHONDA JACKSON AND BEVERLY KIMBALL-WRIGHT BE REAPPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30,2007. Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Sippel MOVED THAT CONRAD PISINSKI BE REAPPOINTED AND I ALSO MOVE THAT MONA BARTON BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,2007. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT ROSALIE GIFFORD BE REAPPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND JOE SEVERS BE APPOINTED TO THE COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30,2007. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED AGENDA ITEMS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON OTHER PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 17 OF 23 MAYOR AND COUNCIL PAY )Councilmember Sippel briefed the council on this item.He would like to see staff do some research on what other councils'are making,using the same study that was used for the city manager a few years back.He believes those cities are Avondale,Casa Grande,Fountain Hills,Goodyear and Surprise.The only one larger than Apache Junction is Avondale.He would like them to look at how much those council members are paid,the other benefits they receive,whether or not they are part time or full time,when their last raise was given and when i t became effective. Councilmember Dietz commented he would like to see research on what it takes and what is available. Councilmember Insalaco stated when he ran for i t the first time he knew what the pay was,and he knew what i t was this time.He has a problem with raising the pay to a point where we are going to have people running for this office because of the money.He probably loses as much money at his business by leaving early as he makes here,but he did not take the job for the money.He has a real problem with this. Councilmember Sippel stated they are just doing research at this time,not giving themselves a raise. Councilmember Insalaco stated he believes i t is a waste of staff's time. Vice Mayor Eck commented i t has been long enough and he believes they should take a look at it.He would never support a large increase in the salary,but he would support something minimal.Our budgets are getting tighter and tighter and i t is getting harder and harder to get employees.I t is very difficult for him to say they are going to go ahead and increase their own salaries.He has no problem taking a look to see where they are at and possibly coming back at some point with a minimal increase.He would want to do it prior to an election.He would want people to know how he stands on the issue in case i t upsets them. I t used to aggravate him to see elected officials give themselves raises,but now he is one and he has watched for many years.He wished there were some programs like cost of living for councilmembers,but there is not.He REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 18 OF 23 commented he believes Councilmember Sippel is doing the right thing,then closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Sippel asked if a date was needed. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly suggested 60 days. Councilmember Sippel stated he is fine with that.Councilmember Sippel MOVED THAT STAFF DO RESEARCH ON WHAT OTHER COUNCILS'ARE MAKING,USING THE CITIES OF AVONDALE,CASA GRANDE, FOUNTAIN HILLS,GOODYEAR AND SURPRISE,AND LOOK AT HOW MUCH THOSE COUNCILS ARE PAID,THE OTHER BENEFITS THEY RECEIVE,WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE PART TIME OR FULL TIME,WHEN THEIR LAST RAISE WAS GIVEN AND BECAME EFFECTIVE,AND REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL WITH THE INFORMATION IN A TIME PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 60 DAYS. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:5-1 (Councilmember Insalaco voted in opposition.) BRANDING/IMAGING OLAPACHE JUNCTION. )City Manager George Hoffman briefed the council on the item.They had heard the presentation last night. Vice Mayor Eck opened the item to council discussion. Councilmember Sippel commented Glendale and Chandler are getting ready to do the same thing.They have already expended the money and he suggested they wait to see what they get for their money before the city throws $35,000 at it.The Chamber will help, but i t is very little.Those cities are rapidly growing and he would like to see what happens. Councilmember Waldron agreed..He commented out of this story came the non -story of changing the name of Apache Junction..The name changing was not an issue,' but he was impressed by the passion of thepeople of the city for the name of Apache Junction.There is REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 19 OF 23 a lot of pride .out there.He .does not believe they need a company to come in and tell them what they need for a slogan -or a logo.There has been enough pride. shown by the people on the name and he hopes i t continues to a point where-people clean up their properties and take pride in it.A radio disc jockey commented that even though he does not live in Apache Junction,he likes Apache Junction,its name,and he thinks i t is a great community.He does not feel they need to spend. the money. Councilmember Insalaco agreed.He does not even want to wait.He would like to bypass i t entirely.He is a Chamber member and they may get mad at him,but Anne Marie Surra nailed i t on the head when she said thatwe can clean up our own town.We do not need someone to tell us a building_is a wreck.I t is fine with him,however,i f they want .to wait. Councilmember Dietz agreed.They have intelligent people on staff that if the city needs to get into any marketing i t could be handled in house.They have code compliance and a number of other tools.He does not think i t is needed at this time. Councilmember Waldron stated perhaps some citizens will get together and -take on this project _and -work with the mountains,the lakesAnd things like that.He thinks the citizens could_do a better job than a company: Cbuncilmember Sippel stated they would -also.be free. Vice Mayor Eck agreed,but -he did not feel any fingers should be pointed at individuals at the Chamber.The Chamber's -responsibility -is to tryto use ,whatevermechanisms they can to:. bringieconomicgrowth and:expansion-to ,the community.In the short time this. has been discussed,one individual s name has been brought up time and time .. again:,Hethinks. it. is unfairto ,bring.up this individual:they were looking at this.from:a different angTeithaniWe.are.-They:ultiMately -want success as we want success.;He -likes:the community and -lts:name;but he believes there are some developers-who still-think that we are not the community they want to come to.HO:thinks that is -chaging:and -they'haveAone alot:of things -to.. make•that change.He thinks it is a.lot of to spend for a- study .and•they . have donea-lot Hof studies.jruthe• past.,He agrees with whateveryone'else • has said,especiall*Councilmember ,Waldron'sHremark regarding the passibn-of - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 20 OF 23 the citizens for their community and the emotion you see.They do not want someone else to come in and tell them what is wrong with their community. Vice Mayor:Eck closedthe discussion anchcalled for a motion:There was no motion offered. There,was general discussion on what action should be taken.The consensus was to table the item and move on to the next item. VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION WITHIN MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES City -Manager George Hoffman briefed the council on the item.This is an item requesting the governor.to consider placing a vehicle emissions inspection station within the city limits given the distance i t is to the closest station in Mesa.This request is for Apache Junction residents and:area residents.Supervisor Smith . supports the letter and it complements her efforts orrthe same objective. Vice MayorEck opened the itewto council discussion.There being no discussion,he called for a motion. Councilmember MilkeyiMOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION. WITHIN 'MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES.:THAT A LETTER BE DRAFTED TO BE SIGNED BY THE MAYOR INDICATING TO THE GOVERNOR AND STATE LEADERS,APACHE JUNCTION'S DESIRE AND NEED FOR A LOCAL VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION TO ALLOW LOCAL AND AREA RESIDENTS THE NECESSARY AND CONVENIENT MEANS: TO COMPLY WITH VEHICLE - INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS. Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION, VOTE: .Unanimous: The; motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS:AND PURPOSES Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE'SESSION AT.6:00 P.M. AND WORK ,SESSION- AT 7:00 P.M.BEHELD ON REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 21 OF 23 MONDAY,MAY 17,2004,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY: AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,MAY 18,2004, IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Milkey SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilmember Waldron announced he attended the CDBG awards ceremony on behalf of the city along with Supervisor Smith and John Snethen from the Food Bank.While he was honored to be there to accept the award for the city,the credit goes to Roger's staff for the amount of work that they put in in researching the grants,doing the necessary paperwork,making deadlines and following i t up. Councilmember Waldron announced he attended the 17th Annual Pinal County Town Hall with George last week.It was interesting.They had about 150 people there with the city being a partner for the last 15 years.The city was awarded a plaque from the Town Hall Advisory Committee. ADJOURNMENT )Vice Mayor Eck adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Agenda. 2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 20,2004. I Acknowledge receipt of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the City of Apache Junction for fiscal year ended June 30,2003. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 22 OF 23 ACCEPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF MAY ,2004,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 18TH ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk DAY OF MAY DOUGLAS COLEMAN Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION ,2004. 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 May,2004.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 11th day of May,2004. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 4,2004 PAGE 23 OF 23