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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-19 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19,2002 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on February 19,2002,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Vice Mayor Surra gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Dietz led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Surra Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Durbala Councilmember Eck Councilmember Milkey Councilmember Urich Staff Present:City Manager Curtis Shook Assistant City Manager George Hoffman City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Robert Warner City Engineer Ron Grittman Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Development Services Director Dean Svoboda REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 1 OF 20 Others Present:Community Relations Manager Patrick Brenner Management Assistant Shari Watson Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY THE FOLLOWING CITY EMPLOYEES:DEPUTY CITY CLERK JAN MASON FOR RECEIVING AN AWARD OF AN ARIZONA MUNICIPAL CLERKS'ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE 2002 INSTITUTE;BUSINESS LICENSE COORDINATOR TALEEN CARPENTER FOR HER ASSISTANCE IN PROCESSING A LAST MINUTE BUSINESS REQUEST FOR LOST DUTCHMAN DAYS;CITY CLERK SECRETARY DOTTI PIEPER FOR HER ASSISTANCE OF A PARTICIPANT IN THE LOST DUTCHMAN MARATHON;AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER PAT BRENNER FOR CREATING AND DEVELOPING THE CITIZEN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Coleman awarded certificates of graduation to the participants of the city's fourth Citizen Leadership Institute. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Herman Olson,310 N.Pinyon,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding problems with his neighbors and their dogs for the past six years. They have 5-8 dogs running between the two houses and they are making a mess. They bark continuously.They also have a lot of junk on the property but the neighbors are afraid to sign a petition against them.He and his wife are in their 80's and they can hardly stand the noise,day in and day out,plus the smell of the manure.Code enforcement has been out but has stated there is nothing they can do.They have been trying to sell the house but they cannot because of the dogs next door.He is concerned that a little child may eventually move in there and have a hand bitten. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 2 OF 20 Mr.Charles Duffing,1183 S.Delaware,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding his concern on untrimmed palm trees.They harbor nests and he believes they are conducive to rat infestations.He has also heard neighborhood children discussing setting the palm trees on fire. Mr.George Aragon,457 S.Lawson,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding the smell radiating from the dog track.They are not complaining about the noise or the sound of gunshots coming from the track.They got them to stop storing the dead bodies of the dogs within the first year of their residence by the track.However,the smell of the urine is something else. I t rises from the heat,but at night after 6:30 p.m.the smell is terrible. They cannot use their evaporative cooler when the dogs are here.Bob Mayes from code enforcement came out three years ago and did an investigation and found that the urine soaks into the dirt as there is no drainage.I t permeates the air with ammonia that is mixed in with the smell of the fecal material.No one supervises to make sure the trash cans are kept closed. Code enforcement has no authority.They have called the health department and others to test the air.The health department stated they could not act unless the city council requested them.Animal Control Officer Tim McGrady had been requested by Bob Mayes to investigate this and see if something could be done.He suggested they pack up the dirt,haul it off,put in a drainage system and enclose the area,making i t into a real kennel.Homes are on three sides of this kennel and something needs to be done.He requested council do something about the problem. Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,Apache Junction,Greater Apache Junction Association for Effective Government,addressed the council regarding the leadership institute,the signing of his petitions,and his lawsuits against the city. Councilmember Urich requested staff to review the concerns brought by Herman Olson,Charles Duffing and George Aragon. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Curtis Shook stated the Town Hall on developing a community -based consensus on concept and visualization for the Central Business District has been tentatively scheduled for May 18 at the John Calvin Church on Broadway just east of Royal Palm.They are now establishing a method of reaching delegates from all areas of the community.He reminded everyone that this REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 3 OF 20 weekend is Lost Dutchman Days with the festivities starting on Friday and going through Sunday.The city will have an informational booth there. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER, CORPORATION,SERIES 9 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR WAL-MART SUPERCENTER #1381 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.This is located on Apache Trail.Responses have been received from the police department,zoning department and the fire district.The fire district was unable to determine any problems as the store is yet to be opened.Representatives of Wal-Mart contacted her office earlier last week about any protests filed but none were received.The applicant was notified to be present this evening to answer any questions. Mayor Coleman requested the applicant address the council. Ms.Clare Abel,702 E.Osborn, Phoenix,addressed the council.She is the attorney for Wal-Mart that handles their liquor license applications.They anticipate opening April 10.It will be their standard department store plus a full service grocery store, including the sale of liquor.The entire Wal-Mart staff participates in a Techniques of Alcohol Management program.The managers also attend the state certified program. Mayor Coleman 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. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER,LOCATION TRANSFER,CORPORATION,SERIES 9 LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY CLARE H.ABEL FOR WAL-MART SUPERCENTER #1381 BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 4 OF 20 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PZ-5-01 -APPEAL OF LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS,SECTION 6.1.5(D)2, TRANSITION/SEPARATION OF USES BY BEVERLY CHOSA-LERESCHE AND MARK LERESCHE ON BEHALF OF CHOSA'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON )Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias briefed the council on the item.This is for the new Harley-Davidson shop on Apache Trail.He described the site and surrounding area.They are requesting a delay in the construction of the masonry wall.They have considered building an ornamental iron fence or a split rail fence on the east and west sides of the property.He does not believe a split rail fence would work due to the maintenance factor.The applicants have provided illustrations of what the optional fences would look like.The south half of the property is located in a floodway.I t is not a flood channel,but an area where waters collect due to the construction of Apache Trail.Staff determined the wrought iron fence would be preferable in the area;a masonry fence would have to be signed by an engineer with weep holes to allow water collecting in the area to drain.The applicants were requesting delaying construction of future walls on the west and east until they could discuss them with future neighbors in order to construct compatible walls.I t is unknown when the neighboring properties will be developed.A permanent decision would relieve staff from having to monitor the property for future development and it negates the need for posting a bond for the future wall. Staff recommended a wrought iron fence with masonry cones as shown in their illustration and that they be stuccoed.In exchange,the applicants are being asked to construct an architecturally compatible 6'high wrought iron fence with intermittent masonry columns on their west and east property boundaries prior to final certificate of occupancy;they shall install additional landscaping on both the west and east sides of the property;at least 50%of the trees required shall be 24"box;a revised landscape plan must be produced for permanent record;and all other approved plans of the property shall be implemented. Mayor Coleman requested the applicant address the council. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 5 OF 20 Mr.Bob Hunt,49 W.1st Street, Mesa,the architect,addressed the council.The applicants are amenable to the stipulations cited by Mr.Esquivias.The wrought iron fence will solve the maintenance and longevity problems and provides visibility and security. The retention areas along the south side are designed to contain the 100 year storm water and then relieve themselves.Their original landscaping plan exceeds the 50%stipulation at this time.They would be willing to make 100% of the trees 24"box.He commented on the shrubbery they would be installing. Councilmember Eck commented he believes the wrought iron looks much better than the block wall.The project looks fantastic to him. Mayor Coleman 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. Vice Mayor Surra commented she hoped staff would take measures to make sure that no non -compatible uses would be adjacent to this site. Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated that is an excellent point,but the CI -2 zone allows a lot of uses that would not be compatible with a retail,neighborhood -friendly strip we would like to see created along Apache Trail.Anything going in next door will be required to meet the minimum standards.The only way to get rid of the CI -2 is to rezone the property. Vice Mayor Surra commented they may want to look at that. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Eck MOVED THAT THE APPEAL OF THE SCREENING REQUIREMENT AS SET FORTH IN APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME II,LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,CHAPTER 6,LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS,ARTICLE 6-1,IN CASE PZ-5-01 AND SUBMITTED BY BEVERLY CHOSA- LERESCHE AND MARK LERESCHE REQUESTING A WAIVER OF THE SIX-FOOT HIGH MASONRY WALL REQUIREMENT ALONG THE EAST AND WEST PROPERTY BOUNDARIES FOR THE CHOSA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 6 OF 20 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STORE LOCATED AT 2910 WEST APACHE TRAIL IN APACHE JUNCTION BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER SHALL CONSTRUCT AN ARCHITECTURALLY COMPATIBLE SIX-FOOT HIGH WROUGHT IRON FENCE WITH INTERMITTENT MASONRY COLUMNS ON THEIR WEST AND EAST PROPERTY BOUNDARIES PRIOR TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY BEING GRANTED FOR THE PROPERTY;NUMBER TWO,THE PROPERTY OWNER SHALL INSTALL ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING ON THE WEST AND EAST SIDES OF THE PROPERTY AS DEPICTED ON THE SITE PLAN RECEIVED ON FEBRUARY 4,2002, CONTAINED IN CASE FILE PZ-5-01:THREE,50% OF THE TREES,INSTEAD OF THE 25% NORMALLY REQUIRED,SHALL BE IN 24"BOX:THE LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PLAN SHALL BE REVISED TO REFLECT THE APPLICABLE CONDITIONS HEREIN STATED, RESUBMITTED FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL AND THE PLANTS INSTALLED AND INSPECTED PRIOR TO FINAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY;SET PLAN SHALL ALSO INCLUDE A FENCE DETAIL FOR THE NEW FENCE:NUMBER FOUR,ALL OTHER APPROVAL PLANS FOR THE PROPERTY SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF AN EIGHT -FOOT HIGH MASONRY WALL ON THE NORTH PROPERTY BOUNDARY SEPARATING THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE FROM THE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD;AND,NUMBER FIVE,THE CITY COUNCIL MAY RESCIND THE GRANTING OF THIS ORDINANCE NO.940 APPEAL IF ANY OF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED OR NOT COMPLIED WITH. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Coleman called for a ten minute break. Mayor Coleman reconvened the meeting. OLD BUSINESS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE )Development Services Director Dean Svoboda briefed the council on the item.In October 2000 the city hired a consultant to update the land development code.Workshops were held and a rough draft of the ordinance was completed.Due to staff turnover,the consultant was unable to complete the contract and has terminated it.The product is unfinished and staff needs direction on where to go from here. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 7 OF 20 There are three basic options:hiring another consultant:have staff do the work in their spare time;or restructure the project and do a combination of consultant and staff work over a phased period of time.He briefly went over the three options.He recommended the third option,having staff complete a basic rewrite of the ordinance,focusing on the zoning ordinance,the subdivision ordinance and the landscaping ordinance.The consultant's existing work would be used and supplemented with staff's expertise.They would reformat and modernize the ordinance to create a new foundation to be built upon over time with other major amendments.He described the process he is recommending.The remaining consultant money available would be targeted towards where it would do the most good.He estimated a product could be brought back to the council within a period of months for further discussion. Staff commitment would involve the senior planner and himself devoting part of each week to the project.They would need to delegate some of their duties to other staff and he would have to do some restructuring within his department. Some of the vacant positions would have to be used,and this would assist them with this project and other long term challenges in the future.He estimates a year to sixteen months before there is a final product that council could take action on. Councilmember Eck asked how much consultant money is left. Development Services Director Dean Svoboda stated they have approximately $20.000 to $30,000 available and there may be some contingency money set aside that would also be available. Councilmember Eck asked if staff would have the time needed for the third option.He would prefer to see that option employed. Development Services Director Dean Svoboda stated he believes they will have the resources once the vacant positions have been filled,and they have already been authorized.It would have to be a short term targeted basis.They need to look at the land development code as an ongoing work in progress. Councilmember Eck asked how they would prioritize the things that need to be done first.He asked if the design review was part of this. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 8 OF 20 Development Services Director Dean Svoboda stated it could be. Councilmember Eck stated he is also concerned about the nonconformities in some of the areas. Development Services Director Dean Svoboda stated they could work with council to establish some of the priorities where they might need additional consultants or major things to tackle.He suggested letting them get into the basic ordinance itself and get a feel for the skeleton that they have to work with.They may be able to plug in some of the additional activities.They could come back to council in a couple of months and let them set some priorities.The nonconformities is an example of something they would bring back to council with an issue paper.I t is very antiquated and is not comprehensive.He would prefer to bring back a rough draft adding needed sections. Councilmember Durbala asked i f design review would be one of the listed priorities. Development Services Director Dean Svoboda stated they could approach that in several ways.In some respects i t is an administrative procedure.They should devote a council work shop to the issue to see what they have in mind.It could be done on a staff level, board/commission level,geographic basis,city-wide or even be district- specific. Councilmember Eck suggested taking them to Chosa's for the design review. Development Services Director Dean Svoboda stated that is very well taken.There are four aspects to design review:the legal or statutory authority;the administrative procedures that are used;the criteria or objectives established for design review;and the guidelines used for people to meet.The latter part is frequently the last one communities forget to implement. Councilmember Durbala commented they seem to have different ones for each subdivision.I t is time the city needs to get this together.The homebuilding industry has not stopped at all. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 9 OF 20 There was general discussion as to whether council had discussed design review for residential before.It was determined they had not.They have only discussed setbacks and lot size,not color schemes or materials used for the home. Councilmember Durbala commented color schemes seem to be coming up a lot lately. Vice Mayor Surra stated they need to have diversity.She believes the homeowner has the right to pick their own home color. Councilmember Urich asked if this would cost more than the $18,000 still left. Development Services Director Dean Svoboda stated he believed it would take more than that amount to do all of the things council may want done.This is an ordinance brought in from Pinal County and they need to make i t a model tool. Councilmember Urich stated she feels comfortable with Rudy and him working on it. Mayor Coleman closed the .discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT STAFF BE GIVEN THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION REGARDING THE UPDATE OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE:THAT WE USE OPTION NUMBER THREE TO USE .A COMBINATION OF CITY STAFF AND CONSULTANTS. Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PRESENTATION ON OFF LEASH RECREATION FACILITIES (DOG PARKS) REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 10 OF 20 )Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell briefed the council on the item.Staff researched off leash facilities located in several East Valley cities at council's request.The report included a description of the dog parks,the benefits an off leash facility can bring to the community,suggested rules and regulations,and the estimated cost of the facility.Southwest Risk would cover the facility with no additional premium.Construction estimates are based on contractor installed costs,not parking lots or existing facilities.Parks visited were Chandler's Bark Park,Chandler's Shawnee Park,Tempe's Creamery Park,Tempe's Mitchell Park,Gilbert's Crossroads Park,and Mesa's dog park. Councilmember Urich asked if one acre would be the bare minimum for the size of the dog park. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated that is correct. Councilmember Urich asked if he could recommend any of our current parks for a good location for a dog park. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated he would discourage i t at Superstition Shadows Park.Goldminer's Park is too small so he would recommend this be located at Prospector Park or in conjunction with the rodeo grounds. Councilmember Urich asked if he believes they might be able to build i t in-house cheaper than the estimate. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated they could easily build it cheaper in-house and with specific direction on the specific site he could come up with an estimate,taking advantage of the existing restrooms and parking lots.The Parks Commission received this same presentation at their last meeting and recommended to the council that the council,commission and staff include this in our long range improvement program. Vice Mayor Surra commented she would like to see the number of dogs per handler limited.They need to have better control of the dogs when they are off leash.Most parks limit one dog per handler.She would like it stated in any rules we are looking at.She asked REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 11 OF 20 if he had heard about in ground disposal systems that they have for dog waste: they are like little septic systems. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated he had not heard of them. Vice Mayor Surra stated she is aware they are available for backyard use.She suggested he may want to use those instead of trash barrels.The odors are not supposed to be as prevalent.She would like to see this project,but she does not want it to supercede those projects benefiting our youth. Councilmember Eck asked who would be responsible if the dog attacks another dog. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated the owner would be. Councilmember Eck stated he was surprised because i t is a large open area where the dogs run.They are not separate runs. Vice Mayor Surra commented she has seen those that are just dog runs.She does not like those:she prefers those were the people can interact with their dogs.She thinks i t promotes better behavior by the dogs in their own neighborhoods when they return there. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT STAFF BE GIVEN THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION REGARDING OFF LEASH RECREATION FACILITIES (DOG PARKS):THAT STAFF AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION EXPLORE WHAT OPTIONS WE HAVE AT PROSPECTOR PARK,USING THE INFRASTRUCTURE THAT WE HAVE IN PLACE,AND BRING BACK TO COUNCIL POSSIBLE OPTIONS. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 12 OF 20 The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS INTERVIEW CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION TO FILL VACANCIES ON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION . )Mr.Kris Sippel,1893 E.38th Avenue,Apache Junction,addressed the council.He is a school teacher and likes to work with the youth.He believes this would be a good fit for him. Councilmember Eck asked where he lived. Mr.Kris Sippel stated he is in the Trend Home subdivision.He commented he would like to see the landfill turned into a community park some day. Vice Mayor Surra commented Councilmember Durbala would like to see the landfill area turned into a golf course. Mr.Kris Sippel stated he would agree to either one. Ms.Sue Clabuesch,2208 W.Baseline #85,Apache Junction,addressed the council.She has lived here for four years after wintering here for three years.She is retired.She serves on a couple of advisory boards and had worked for a municipality in Georgia.She likes to be involved in community affairs.She believes this board has a big impact on the community and its youth and seniors. Mayor Coleman closed the interviews and stated the appointment would be on the next agenda. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE )Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell briefed the council on the item.The commission completed their annual review of the fee schedule at their last meeting.They are recommending some REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 13 OF 20 adjustments to the current schedule plus the addition of a group use fee. This will cover the expense associated with large groups utilizing park facilities.The fee schedule will be brought back in ordinance form at the next meeting.They used to charge hourly rates for ball field usage;they are now using blocks of time.A two-hour minimum will be assessed.The group use fee will be for groups with bands and such:they will also be allowed to designate what part of the park they go to. Vice Mayor Surra asked if they would be in the area where the equestrian trail starts. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated they would be where they would offload the horses.There is a playground,three ramadas,and east of the ramadas is a large group ramada next to the horse shoe pits,which is next to the staging area for the equestrians.Each case will be looked at individually.If the ramadas can accommodate that group,they will allow the request.This will allow them to manage large groups. Vice Mayor Surra asked about the field preparation fee being charged. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated there are two types of use that take place on the softball fields other than city -sponsored.The organized use sponsor tournaments.They will not be able to have a tournament without the city doing a field preparation for liability reasons.They might want a field preparation early in the morning and one in the afternoon. Vice Mayor Surra asked if they would be charged that fee for each time they ask for a field preparation,not per day. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated it would be for each time they prepare the field.I t is assessed for each field they prepare for each time they prepare it.They will require a minimum of one field preparation. Vice Mayor Surra commented they are doing away with the clean up deposit. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 14 OF 20 Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated they will have it worded in the final ordinance where it will allow staff some flexibility.He does not see a need to assess a deposit on a group that is known to clean up every time.Staff would not have to do as many refunds.They will assess it on new groups and those they have problems with.It will equal the rental rate. Vice Mayor Surra commented that known users could leave a check that could be torn up or returned to them later.There would be no worry about money changing hands. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated they already do -a lot of that. Councilmember Durbala asked if the Little League would still be allowed to use the fields gratis. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated all youth serving organizations utilize city facilities free of charge. Vice Mayor Surra commented that would come under city -sponsored events or anything like that. Councilmember Durbala stated they are not really city -sponsored. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell -stated these are program fees.They would be talking about Itty Bitty Olympics and the holiday special events.I t does not deal with the Little League season. Councilmember Urich commented she believes the fee for the swimming pool pass is too high for the individual. passes.They are making i t $80 for families up to 5 members,thereby making i t $16 each;She would like to see the individual season pass stay at its current fee,which is $35 and $45. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated staff does not have a problem with that.The fees are very REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 15 OF 20 comparable if not lower than other valley communities.The daily fee for the 17 and under has been increased,but they feel that is warranted with the new swim center.They did not increase the adults because they are trying to encourage more adult participation.They assist in supervising the facility. Councilmember Urich commented they are penalizing someone who does not have a family by charging them that much more. Councilmember Durbala commented they are encouraging families to sign up. Councilmember Urich commented: someone-may not be a member of a family;single people are being penalized. Parks &Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated they have a swim season of 90 to 100 days and they consider i t would cover that rate for half of the days.Staff,however,would :have no problem lowering those a little. Councilmember Durbala asked how much more money the :increase would generate. Parks & Recreation -Director Jeff Bell stated they bring in $12,000 to $15,000 per year .under the current fee schedule.This would only add $75 to $110 per year. Councilmember Durbala stated i t would not even pay for two part-time lifeguards with that total.The small increase does not affect anything.Councilmember Milkey had told him i t cost him. $2.50 a day to take -his child to a pool in Mesa.This would be quite a reduction. Mayor Coleman commented he does :not look at i t as penalizing individuals,he looks at i t as giving a break to: families. Councilmember Dietz stated i t looks fine to him. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 16 OF 20 Councilmember Durbala agreed with the mayor,stating i t allows families to spend more productive time together. Vice Mayor Surra stated they have actually given each group a $10 increase.She is not bothered by the increase. Councilmember Durbala asked if the scholarship money donated by some groups is used for some of those children whose parents cannot afford a season pass. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated i t pays for family passes and swimming instruction. Councilmember Eck stated he believes the fees are consistent and in line.He asked for how long the fees had been kept low. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated they had been that way for four or five years. Councilmember Eck agreed with the gradual revision.He is concerned about the group use being for less than 75 people at $10 per hour.He asked what the minimum would be. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated that is hard to establish because it could be a family having a picnic. Councilmember Eck stated there are a lot of birthday parties with 30 people. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell stated i f i t is just 30 people with no music or bounce houses,they would not look at that as a group.If they bring in other attractions to go along with their activity,they will put them in the group area. Councilmember Eck commented it would otherwise be first come,first serve with no fee. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 17 OF 20 Bell stated that is correct. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Mayor Coleman closed the item with no further discussion. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED AGENDA ITEMS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON OTHER PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS None. 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.BE HELD ON MONDAY,MARCH 4,2002,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM AND THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,RESPECTIVELY;AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,MARCH 5,2002,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Coleman urged everyone to participate in the Lost Dutchman Days activities that are coming up. Mayor Coleman announced that the Skate Park is opening on March 1 at 3:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 18 OF 20 )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Agenda. 2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 5,2002. 3.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees. Employees receiving recognition are:Jan Mason;Taleen Carpenter;Dotti Pieper:and Pat Brenner. ACCEPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF MARCH ,2002,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 5TH ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 19 OF 20 DAY OF MARCH 2002. DDsz DOUGLAS Mayor LEMAN 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,he'd on the 19th day of February,2002.J further certify that the meeting was duly called and held .and that a quorum was present. Dated this 25th day of February,2002. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19,2002 PAGE 20 OF 20