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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-03 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3,2001 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on April 3,2001,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 Durbala Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Eck Councilmember Insalaco 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 Public Works Director Doug Dobson REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 1 OF 19 Others Present:Grants Specialist Roger Hacker Parks Superintendent Nick Blake 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:RECREATION COORDINATOR JAY REYNOLDS FOR ORGANIZING AND OPERATING AN EXCELLENT SOFTBALL PROGRAM FOR SENIORS;CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SHIRLEY TAPLEY FOR ALWAYS BEING COURTEOUS,FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL;PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR JEFF BELL FOR RENEWING HIS CERTIFIED PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION; MAYOR COLEMAN,COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER PAT BRENNER AND ALL THE SPEAKERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITIZENS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE;CITY CLERK KATHY CONNELLY FOR SERVING AS CHAIRMAN OF THE ELECTION CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE FROM 1998-2000 FOR THE ARIZONA MUNICIPAL CLERK'S ASSOCIATION;AND AQUATICS COORDINATOR ELIZABETH KNOX FOR RECEIVING THE DESIGNATION OF CERTIFIED AQUATIC FACILITY OPERATOR FROM THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION;AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT PR -01-02,DIESEL -POWERED SKID STEER,BE AWARDED TO FALCON POWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,570.02 FOR THE SKID STEER BASE BID,$5,844.00 FOR ALTERNATE BID A FOR THE BACKHOE,$4,299.38 FOR ALTERNATE BID B FOR THE SWEEPER,AND $9,499.57 FOR ALTERNATE BID C FOR THE HYDRAULIC HAMMER,FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $41.213.12. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mr.Larry Stafford,a representative of the Arizona Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association presented a check to Parks Superintendent Nick Blake in the amount of $1,365 for the City of Apache Junction Parks Scholarship Fund. CALL TO THE PUBLIC REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 2 OF 19 Mr.Tom Schuelke,1889 S.Palo Verde Drive,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding the grant to the Chamber of Commerce.He had requested a public records request for the materials pertaining to this item yesterday. He was told they were not available.This issue was discussed at the work session last night.He asked the city to make sure they were not in violation of public documents access requirements.He noted at the meeting last night that the only permissible contribution under state law for the Chamber of Commerce project was for utility hook -ins.This required the building to be in a redevelopment area.He suggested this is an area where public funds should not be expended.He has criticized the council's support of the Chamber of Commerce in the past and been told of all the good things they do for the city.Other businesses,employers and citizens could have the same benefits applied to them yet the city does not subsidize their buildings.He commented the financial arrangements of the contract between the city and the chamber for the visitors'center should be public.Intermingling and continuous further granting to the chamber in association with the visitors' center interferes with competitive bidding on that contract.He is concerned about the council's willingness to transfer funds to the chamber in any way possible.He also complained about the emergency clause being used in the use tax ordinance without any explanation as to why i t is used.There is no explanation on how an emergency measure could be continued for six months. Mr.George Diehl,653 S.Palo Verde,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding the Trail of Flags.He is the chairman of the Trail of Flags and his goal is to line the city with flags.The American flag was flown Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Lost Dutchman Days;this saved the city overtime as city employees did not have to take them down and put them back up.He suggested erecting the flags on Friday,flying them Saturday,Sunday,Monday and taking them down Tuesday for the holiday of Memorial Day.It would be a savings of overtime for the city and it would show respect for the veterans. Mr.Ron Mercer,2529 E.Lockwood Street,Mesa,addressed the council regarding the motocross racetrack proposed on State Trust land.He commented there are a lot of East Valley people who would like to see a motocross track in this area instead of having to drive to Surprise.He is aware council and the residents in the area would have some concerns.The people building the track will probably want to resolve any issues that may come up,such as dust and noise. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 3 OF 19 Mrs.Sandie Smith,575 N.Idaho,Apache Junction,Pinal County Supervisor, addressed the council regarding the petitions to the governor for an emissions station in the city.She thanked the councilmembers for their assistance in obtaining more signatures on the petition during the election and at other times.They will be sending the petitions,plus their letters,to the governor shortly.They also are requesting copies of all letters and e -mails sent to Representatives Chase and Flake regarding this issue be forwarded to them to send in with the letter to the governor.She then read the letter to the governor and presented a copy to the city.She encouraged everyone to attend the Pinal County Town Hall,addressing education,on April 25-27 at the Best Western Gold Canyon Inn.She commented they had a citizen who contacted her regarding some problems with zoning and health issues.She called Rudy and they had a staff meeting at the conference room.Staff brought in additional information and answered questions:she stated the responsiveness of the city staff was exemplary. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Curtis Shook commented the Broadway Avenue expansion from Idaho Road to Meridian should start construction within the next ten weeks.It will make Broadway into a five -lane road with curb,gutter and sidewalk.The next project will be the Superstition Boulevard project.He stated the city has worked on a bill in the legislature,to be heard Thursday afternoon.The bill is a striker,asking that the city either be afforded an emissions testing station or be opted out of the non -attainment area.He encouraged people to attend the hearing and express their opinions.He will have the time it will be heard available at his office tomorrow afternoon. PUBLIC HEARINGS SECOND BINGO LICENSE APPLICATION FOR SUNRISE RV RESORT )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.This is a requirement imposed by the Department of Revenue as there are limitations on each license.Once they achieve those limitations,they are forced to obtain a second license.Various city departments have commented on the license,and she called their attention to the comments from Rudy Esquivias regarding the restrictions because of the zoning.The applicant has been advised to attend the meeting. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 4 OF 19 Mayor Coleman requested the applicant to address the council. Mr.Lyle Passmore,1403 W.Broadway #375,Apache Junction,addressed the council.The second license is required because they now have a gross income of over $15,600.This application will cover the area from November to December,and the existing license will cover the time from January through March. Vice Mayor Surra asked how many park residents they have. Mr.Lyle Passmore stated they have approximately 475 spaces,but they have out -of -park people that come to the bingo. Vice Mayor Surra asked if he realized that legally they are not supposed to have other people come.She commented she had seen the sign they put out to let people know there is bingo on a particular night.These bingoes are restricted to only park residents, though a guest of theirs could possibly attend.She is not certain they are following the rules now. Mr.Lyle Passmore stated he was not aware of that rule. Vice Mayor Surra commented that is why she mentioned it.I t appeared to be a substantial amount of income for just an in -park activity. Mr.Lyle Passmore stated that is gross income only,not net.The prizes come out of that also.The park only makes $100 to $150 per night revenue,of which they put back into the park. Vice Mayor Surra asked if they will be restricting their bingo to park residents and their signage to within the park only from this time forward. Mr.Lyle Passmore asked if this is required of all parks in Apache Junction. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 5 OF 19 Vice Mayor Surra stated i t is required of anybody in a residential zoning district that is a park offering bingo.Every park is to abide by it,and she knows they are not the only one breaking the rule.However,he is here tonight and they are being told about it. Councilmember Eck asked if there were different types of licenses they could apply for that would allow them to have people from outside the park. City Attorney Joel Stern stated he was not aware of any:he would have to research the issue.However,he believes the applicant has already agreed to abide by the laws that are appropriate to the license. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated i t has nothing to do with the type of license they are applying for,i t is the city's zoning regulations.They limit who can attend and the kind of signage they may have. City Attorney Joel Stern stated the applicant should contact the zoning department for assistance on the regulations. 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 Insalaco MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SECOND BINGO LICENSE FOR SUNRISE RV RESORT,SUBMITTED BY JOHN JOHNSON,MANAGER,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,BINGO SECTION. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 6 OF 19 REQUEST BY YAVAPAI COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION FOR APPROVAL OF AN OFF TRACK WAGERING FACILITY AT ARIZONA JOE'S RESTAURANT: REQUEST IS FOR THREE YEARS )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.This used to be done on an annual basis:the law has now changed to allow them to be considered for additional years.This racetrack was previously paired with Turf Paradise.As of last year,that has changed and they will be filed separately.This is in conjunction with the racing at Prescott Downs.Staff comments are in the packet and the applicant has been notified and asked to be present. Mayor Coleman requested the applicant address the council.No representative was in attendance.Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing and opened the item to council discussion. Councilmember Durbala commented he had just toured the new track facility about a month ago.The project was built by private and public funds,including the state,the county,and the City of Prescott.It will incorporate the whole fairgrounds into the system. He believes i t is a good idea.He requested approval,as some of the racing jobs are being lost to casinos. Vice Mayor Surra commented this is a renewal of an existing use and there have never been any complaints or concerns from staff or citizens.She favored continuing with the existing use. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THE REQUEST BY YAVAPAI COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION FOR APPROVAL OF AN OFF-TRACK WAGERING FACILITY AT ARIZONA JOE'S RESTAURANT FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 26,2001 TO SEPTEMBER 2,2003,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA RACING COMMISSION. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 7 OF 19 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.00-32/DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND ENTITLED "CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION TAX CODE AMENDMENTS ON THE USE TAX",WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE;PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1140/ADOPTING "CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION TAX CODE AMENDMENTS ON THE USE TAX"BY REFERENCE;PROVIDING PENALTIES; REPEALING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.This was previously considered several months ago and continued to this date because of some unanswered questions. It was an advertised public hearing so i t appears on tonight's agenda as a public hearing.She does not feel the city has enough completed information to respond to the council's previous questions,and the city attorney is in agreement with her decision.She requested this be continued to the second meeting tn June. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item. Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail, Apache Junction,addressed the council.He commented it was bold of the council to put a tax issue on the agenda just after the election.He does not feel i t is appropriate.He questioned the use of an emergency clause on a tax issue.He claimed the petition process in the city is dead because of the use of the emergency clause.He is considering an initiative to stop the use of the emergency clause.He urged them to delete the emergency clause. Mr.Tom Schuelke,1889 S.Palo Verde,Apache Junction,addressed the council.The original effective date is January 1,2001.He asked if it would be retroactive to January 1,2001 i f REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 8 OF 19 this is passed in June.He commented the current tax code states that used manufactured buildings are not taxable with a transaction privilege tax.The code also states that if something is not subject to a transaction privilege tax,i t is also not subject to a use tax.He suggested the city look at the construction tax and change i t so i t applies to manufactured housing:i f materials are bought in the city,transaction privilege taxes paid in the city could be credited against the construction tax.It would make purchases in the city advantageous relative to those made in unincorporated Mesa.He commented the use tax,as written,is not worth implementing. Mayor Coleman closed the public hearing with no one else wishing to speak and opened the item to council discussion.He commented he believed Mr.Schuelke is correct in that a used manufactured home cannot be taxed.The sales tax was paid the first time i t was sold,so the use tax would not be applied even if it was purchased outside the city.I t can only be applied to new homes.He asked about the tax being retroactive to January 1. City Attorney Joel Stern stated that date would have to be adjusted because this is being continued.I t had the January 1,2001 date because it was going to be adopted earlier last year. Mayor Coleman commented it was put off before because the city was hoping the state legislature would include manufactured home purchases under the construction laws.That apparently is not going to happen.Mayor Coleman closed the discussion with no further comments from the council and called for a motion. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.00-32 AND ORDINANCE NO.1140 BE CONTINUED TO OUR SECOND MEETING IN JUNE,WHICH WOULD BE JUNE 19,2001. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 9 OF 19 PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.01-06,AUTHORIZONG SUBMISSION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)APPLICATION )Grants Specialist Roger Hacker briefed the council on the item.The city is looking at submitting three projects to the Department of Commerce for funding.One is a city- administered housing project for $180.000,another in support of Habitat for Humanity for $33,000,and the third one is the expansion of the Food Bank for $50,000.There are also administrative fees for $15.000.He requested that this item be continued to the May 1 city council meeting in order to give staff enough time to amend the current resolution to reflect these changes. Mayor Coleman opened the item to council discussion. Vice Mayor Surra commented these funds are a great help towards a large lump sum to be applied to a large project.She hoped after this year that they could start using that money towards projects of a larger scope instead of breaking i t down into these smaller ones.She believes the review board would look more favorably on i t and the city would get more for its money.She is concerned that the city is adding more health and human services things that are outside the health and human services budget.She is not sure the city is the right vehicle for all the kinds of money they would like to give away;i t is not a social service agency.Those things should be left as much as possible to other agencies within the city.There were some special concerns this year,but she would like to look in a different direction for future CDBG money. Councilmember Eck agreed with the vice mayor.He would like to see this money used to improve streets and other infrastructure.He believes that is what this money is usually intended for. Mayor Coleman agreed.The reason the city entered into the partnership with Payson was to be able to have the funding to complete projects that would not otherwise get completed.The city could have done a lot of the projects with one year's funding.The partnership was formed in order to take care of those large needs. Councilmember Durbala commented the partnership was formed so the city could do major projects instead of having REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 10 OF 19 to do smaller projects and then having to pull extra money out of the other budget areas.He believes the money should have been used for infrastructure more than developing other programs.He agrees these are nice programs,but the money should go to infrastructure.The major cost is roads and sidewalks. In two years he would like to see this money go for major infrastructure and repairs. Councilmember Urich commented she believes the block grant money should be helping our citizens.There are other places to get grant money for streets and infrastructure.There is no other avenue for some of the projects they are funding with this. Councilmember Eck asked what other program could be used to get money for streets. Councilmember Durbala asked that Councilmember Urich research that and bring i t back to the council so they can get most of their streets done.Staff has always had to take i t out of the other tax dollars that we get.Everyone does drive on the streets,and he is hearing complaints about the streets,especially in the last 18 months.Most of these streets are 20 to 25 years old and have only been chip sealed.They need to be redone. Councilmember Dietz commented he believed there is federal grant money available for some of the other projects that are on the list.He would like to see the roads taken care of,and the lump sum should be directed there.If it is not given to street projects this time,then i t should be next time. Mayor Coleman stated he did like the recommendations from last night. There was general discussion by the council agreeing with Mayor Coleman.They would like to see the funds in the future spent on streets. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 11 OF 19 Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.01-06 BE CONTINUED UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 1, 2001 AND THAT STAFF BE DIRECTED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO REFLECT THAT THE CITY'S APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 CDBG FUNDS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:HOUSING REHABILITATION PROJECT,$180.000:HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, $33.000:FOOD BANK EXPANSION,$50,000;IMP,$4,000;AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS TO THE CITY FOR $14,844,FOR A TOTAL OF $281,844. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Coleman called for a ten minute break. Mayor Coleman reconvened the meeting. NEW BUSINESS CONSOLIDATION OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA ISSUES INTO CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS )City Attorney Joel Stern briefed the council on the item.Every municipality has certain redevelopment powers. and the council is vested with those powers.Currently the council meets separately to discuss redevelopment issues.To avoid a separate meeting,he recommended they include redevelopment matters on the regular city council meeting agendas.They will be treated as other powers that the city council has.The council also has the option of appointing a commission of five people to be the redevelopment board. Mayor Coleman opened the discussion on the item. Councilmember Eck commented he sees no problem with doing this at regular council meetings. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3.2001 PAGE 12 OF 19 Mayor Coleman agreed. Vice Mayor Surra commented the council had already made the decision to sit as this board:the other option does not have to be considered. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they would still have that option at any time. Vice Mayor Surra commented i t had been discussed at length when the redevelopment district was first formed and council had agreed it would be better to keep i t under city council authority. City Attorney Joel Stern stated future councils would have the ability to appoint.There will be more activity later. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT FUTURE AGENDAS OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL INCLUDE REDEVELOPMENT ITEMS CURRENTLY BEING CONSIDERED AND VOTED UPON AT SEPARATE REDEVELOPMENT AREA MEETINGS:AND THAT THIS MOTION IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARIZONA REDEVELOPMENT LAW IN THAT SEPARATE REDEVELOPMENT AREA MEETINGS ARE UNNECESSARY. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF $5,000 GRANT TO THE APACHE JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING )City Manager Curtis Shook briefed the council on the item.The new Chamber building is being built in the redevelopment district and is taking a lead role as a model for the colors and REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 13 OF 19 design for the area.Partnerships have been formed that will lead to additional retail development in the area.The redevelopment district has tax increment financing and can use the monies for capital improvements.A capital improvement in the amount of $4,551.77 is needed for utilities in the public right-of-way.He requested the council approve the grant. Councilmember Durbala asked if that amount was correct. Councilmember Urich stated i t is $4,515.77. Vice Mayor Surra commented it must be understood that this money is only in the redevelopment fund.I t is not from the general fund or any other city budgetary monies.The Chamber building has added to the interest in the redevelopment district.They have tried to use the guidelines of the design standards for commercial businesses. She encouraged others to give personal donations to move the construction of the building along. City Manager Curtis Shook agreed with the vice mayor.The redevelopment district was formed with the structure i t has and the tax increment financing method for the express purpose of providing money for capital improvements in the area.The funds are just starting to come in,and with all the development in the area,there should be substantial funds coming in.This will help give the support needed for building the central business district. Councilmember Urich agreed and asked to make a motion. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT A $4,515.77 GRANT BE GIVEN TO THE APACHE JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING BE APPROVED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 14 OF 19 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 ADJUSTMENT IN DAYS FOR THE TRAIL OF FLAGS IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOST DUTCHMAN DAYS ) )Councilmember Durbala commented he would like to have the flags fly on three days when possible for those three-day weekends.The flags would be put up on Friday and taken down on Tuesday morning.This would be only for those holidays falling on a Monday. Otherwise,they would fly on the holiday only. Vice Mayor Surra commented this would lower overtime costs.She believes the feeling of the residents and those who visited the city while the flags were flying is of even greater importance.She agreed it would be wonderful if they could keep the flags up for a little bit longer on each of those holidays. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked if the holidays being referred to are Lost Dutchman Days. Councilmember Durbala stated i t would be for Lost Dutchman Days,Fourth of July,Memorial Day,Flag Day and Veterans Day.If any of those days create a three-day weekend,the flags should be flying for all three days. Councilmember Eck commented he believed the more days the flags fly,the better. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT STAFF BE GIVEN THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION REGARDING AN ADJUSTMENT IN DAYS FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 15 OF 19 TRAIL OF FLAGS IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOST DUTCHMAN DAYS,FOURTH OF JULY, MEMORIAL DAY,FLAG DAY AND VETERANS DAY:THAT ANY OF THOSE THAT ARE A THREE- DAY HOLIDAY WITH A SATURDAY,SUNDAY AND MONDAY,THAT THEY BE FLOWN FOR THREE DAYS AND THEN TAKEN DOWN. Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. POSSIBLE SIGN OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECOGNIZED CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS )Vice Mayor Surra commented the cities she has traveled through have signage that is either incorporated either in their city signs or other memorials in the city that tell all of the service organizations that are in the city.It makes the town look vibrant and feel more welcoming to visitors.She proposed the city have a similar venue for service organizations upon which to put their logo or sign.I t should be drafted by the city so that the city would be in control of the signage and be able to maintain them.The service organizations should be able to provide the cost for their individual signs. Councilmember Durbala asked i f veterans'organizations would be included in those organizations. Vice Mayor Surra stated they would be.All recognized service organizations should be eligible to submit a request to have their sign erected. Councilmember Durbala asked if they need to be recognized by a federal charter. Vice Mayor Surra stated she would like staff to investigate how that is done in other places and bring their recommendations.She has been requested by various service organizations to bring this issue to the council.She suggested more than one sign and they REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 16 OF 19 should be at various entrance points to the city.I t could be included on the population sign. Mayor Coleman commented he is also concerned about this matter.There may be some issues that may not be favorable,and he would like staff to look into it.He closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a motion. Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE STAFF BE DIRECTED TO BRING BACK AT A FUTURE DATE,AND I DON'T KNOW IF I HAVE TO DO THIS DATE CERTAIN BECAUSE,AND I WOULD NOT LIKE TO,I WOULD LIKE THEM TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO IT AT THEIR CONVENIENCE,SINCE WE'RE SO BUSY,BUT I WOULD LIKE THEM TO BRING BACK INFORMATION ON 1)POSSIBLE LOCATIONS,2) POSSIBLE COSTS,3)INVESTIGATE FROM OTHER CITIES WHAT CRITERIA ARE USED TO BE ELIGIBLE AS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION. Councilmember Dietz 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.BE HELD ON MONDAY,APRIL 16,2001,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY: AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,APRIL 17,2001, IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 17 OF 19 INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Coleman commented the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation All Star Basketball Team placed second in the state tournament this past weekend in Payson.He would like to see them recognized at a council meeting. Mayor Coleman stated Councilmember Urich will be one of the panelists on the POST Arizona Town Hall panel,April 17,in Casa Grande.She will be sharing the results of that town hall meeting that is on ethics,values and personal responsibility. ADJOURNMENT meeting at 8:27 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Agenda. _) )Mayor Coleman adjourned the 2.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees. Employees receiving recognition are:Jay Reynolds;Shirley Tapley;Jeff Bell;Pat Brenner;Kathy Connelly;and Elizabeth Knox. 3.Approval of Award of Bid,PR -01-02,Diesel -powered Skid Steer,to Falcon Power for a combined base bid and alternate A,B and C bids for a total of $41,213.12. ACCEPTED THIS 177H DAY OF APRIL ,2001,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 17TH DAY OF __11) REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 18 OF 19 APRIL DOUGLAS COLEMAN Mayor ,2001. ATTEST: •K"ZW7I-eiL-d---/-7tcej:4 KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk 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 3rd day of April,2001.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 10th day of April,2001 KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3,2001 PAGE 19 OF 19