HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-19 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 19,2001
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on June 19,2001,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
Councilmember Milkey gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Surra 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
City Engineer Ron Grittman
Library Director Pam Loui
Public Works Director Doug Dobson
Development Services Director Dean Svoboda
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Others Present:Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias
Assistant Planner Juli McDaid
Management Assistant Shari Watson
Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell
Finance Manager John White
Police Senior Commander Dan Scott
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:DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES EXECUTIVE SECRETARY JAN KRONENBURG FOR HER ASSISTANCE WITH THE THREE
CDBG APPLICATIONS;SCHOOL RESOURCES OFFICER JEFF ROBINSON FOR HIS KNOWLEDGE,
PROFESSIONALISM AND WILLINGNESS TO WORK WITH STUDENTS;AND THE OFF -DUTY POLICE
OFFICERS THAT WORK SECURITY FOR THE APACHE JUNCTION HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS;AND
THAT THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS BE APPROVED AND
THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS;AND
THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR GLOBAL SETTLEMENT HOMEBUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF
CENTRAL ARIZONA V.CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PCSC CV -000463,IN ACCORDANCE WITH
EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION WITH CITY ATTORNEY AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL;AND
THAT APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO NAME THE MULTI -USE TRAIL "SHEEP
DRIVE TRAIL;AND
THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PHOENIX AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR MUNICIPAL TAX HEARING OFFICE
SERVICES;AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE
AGREEMENT,PENDING APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY;AND
THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN TO REJECT ALL BIDS FOR PROJECT PW 2001-08,CONSTRUCTION
OF CURB,GUTTER,PAVING,STREET LIGHTS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS ON WINCHESTER
ROAD AND 2ND AVENUE DUE TO AN INSUFFFICIENT NUMBER OF BIDS;AND
THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF DEAN SVOBODA AS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR BE
RATIFIED;AND
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THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN OF A REQUEST BY A.L.C.BUILDERS,INC.(LOST DUTCHMAN
GARDENS)TO OFFSET ROAD DEVELOPMENT FEE COSTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$9,450.00.
Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS •
None.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC ,
Ms.Sandie Smith,575 N,Idaho Road,Apache Junction,addressed the council
regarding the proposed landfill for the City of Phoenix being placed in the
Apache Junction area.She has discussed the issue with their staff three
times and has asked them what part of "no"do they not understand.They would
have to come through planning and zoning and the Pinal County Board of
Supervisors for approval if it should be in the county.The county has told
the City of Phoenix they are not interested in having a landfill near Pecos
Road.She has been told they have to let the process work so at this time the
site would be included until site elimination starts.She assured the council
that this would have no chance of passing through zoning in Pinal County.She
commented she had referred Phoenix to Apache Junction as she is aware the city
has employment and residential base plans for that area.
Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,Apache Junction,Greater Apache Junction
Association for Effective Government,addressed the council regarding the use
of ethanol from landfills as a possible solution to the energy problem.He
reminded everyone of his court case.on the CFP and that the city should not be
considering abandoning the city complex until that issue is settled.He
remarked on his other court cases against'the city and commented that maybe
the city should settle issues before they were taken to court,costing the
city additional time and money.
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Mr.Tom Schuelke,1889 S.Palo Verde,Apache Junction,addressed the council
regarding instituting a property tax.His reasons are it would reduce the
burden on the poor who pay too great a share due to many regressive provisions
in the tax code,a more fair allocation of costs of city services between full
and part time residents,a proper allocation of costs of capital improvement
items to property owners who benefit from them,and they are tax deductible
for those that itemize.He estimated a property tax would save residents
$750,000 on $5 million collected in property tax.He commented the use of a
sales tax is a detriment to the citizens.He added a zero tax rate would give
an advantage to local merchants over other cities and level the playing field
with those in unincorporated areas.The city would feel less pressure for
concessions for retailers considering moving to the area due to the sales tax
dollars they would generate by moving here.He urged the city to not abandon
the administration building as he believes i t -can be put back into suitable
condition economically.He urged they disregard the poll taken by the News as
the information provided in the survey was erroneous.He commented on the
possibility of the Town of Superior asking for a donation for an -airport at
Florence Junction,and encouraged the council to decline.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Curtis Shook commented there is a hearing at 6:00 p,m.tomorrow
at the Senior Center regarding redistricting.They will betaking public
comment at that time.The city has suffered from no direct representation and
the legislative districts have been split so we really have no representation.
He introduced the new Director of Development Services,Dean Svoboda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1152/CASE PZ-15/00/
REZONING REQUEST AND PROPOSED RESOLUTION
NO.01-11/CASE SD-04-01/CONCURRENT
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT BY MASON
LUNDELL ON BEHALF OF HEC ENGINEERING FOR
TWO VACANT FIVE -ACRE PARCELS ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF WEST BROADWAY AVENUE 660'EAST OF
SOUTH SAN MARCOS DRIVE
)Assistant Planner Juli McDaid
briefed the council on the item.The applicants wish to rezone the property
for a 33 -lot subdivision of single family homes.I t is currently zoned
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general rural:they wish to rezone to straight CR-3.All proposed lots meet
minimum lot size.The elevations will have architectural features such as
stucco finish,window pop outs,and two-tone exteriors.Staff had requested a
floor plan be included of at least 2,000 sq.ft.and one was received today for
2,050 sq.ft.There will be a common area accessible by all lots in the
subdivision,to include two ramadas,a tot lot,and a half court basketball.
The applicant has decided not to square off the common area.The subdivision
.will be required to connect to the sewer system.There is a significant
drainage channel running through the property that will be redirected.
Suggested conditions had been included in the information given to the
council.Four conditions were added to the preliminary plat,and that
information was provided to the council previous to.this meeting.
Mayor Coleman requested the
applicant address the council.
Mr.Jim Eaton,170 East Guadalupe,
addressed the council.They intend to build a subdivision equal to or better
than those built by Beazer.They believe their homes will be much nicer,with
bigger lots and more open space.All of the homes are single story so as not
to impose on the view of other residents.They have dedicated 50'to the city
for Broadway Road improvements.The tot lot was designed so that families
could be pulled to the right side of the subdivision,which will have homes
costing less and have smaller lots.The west side will have the open area to
give a certain amount of privacy.They will dress up the entries to make i t
very nice on Broadway Road.
Councilmember Eck commented he liked
the development and its location,but he feels that Lot 13 should be added to
the tot lot.They are trying to create as much open space as possible.
Mr.Jim Eaton Stated they thought
about that with the different options.They started with 35 lots and worked
hard to accommodate the city's wishes.They did not want a large,squared off
,area in the middle of the subdivision;they wanted to allow for diversity.
Those couples without children could have i t a little quieter on the west
side.He realizes they like to have things squared off,but he believes they
have ample space down in the west corner with a large retention area there.
They have over exceeded the open space required for this subdivision.
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Councilmember Eck commented he still
disagreed with him.
Councilmember Dietz asked if the
open space retention area on Tract A would be grassed in and if any amenities
would be added.
Mr.Jim Eaton stated i t is more of a
retention basin.There will be half court basketball within the tot lot and
two ramadas.There will also be a sandbox and playground equipment.
retention basin would be grassed in.
grassed in for open 'space.
Councilmember Dietz asked if the
Mr.Jim Eaton stated it would be
Councilmember Dietz asked if the.
drainage channel would be landscaped and have river rock.
Mr.Jim Eaton stated they would like
to be able to do that;it would depend on the amount of flow.
Councilmember Dietz asked if the
whole wash would be concrete if it did not have the amount of flow required.
Mr.Jim Eaton stated that is
correct.
Councilmember Dietz asked if they
would be landscaping around the edges of the channel.
Mr.Jim Eaton stated they would
along Broadway Road,and it would be fenced off on the west side.
Councilmember Dietz stated they
would have the wall,the wash,and then peoples'backyards.He asked what
would be between the wash and peoples'backyards.
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Mr.Jim Eaton stated the wall will
be at the end of the property line on the backyards,placing i t between the
backyards and the wash.
Councilmember Dietz asked if the
wall would have wrought iron or would this just be a block wall tunnel.
Mr.Jim Eaton stated it would be a
block wall tunnel.
Councilmember Dietz commented they
have created trail systems along the washes with other subdivisions,and he
was hoping they would do the same.He also understood from the senior planner
last evening that the wash would be landscaped.He thought that was one of
the conditions.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated
he believed that was along the wash on the west side.
Councilmember Dietz stated they had
discussed the wash along the west side and the possibility of the trail system
through there to connect with oth&s.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated
he touched base with the applicant this morning about the possibility of
providing a pedestrian walkway.
Mr.Jim Eaton stated they recognize
the trail system is something the city would like to have.He commented they
feel they have exceeded the accommodations required.It would be nice,but
they do not believe the wash would provide for a trail due to its flow.
Councilmember Dietz commented the
wash continues on through the Lennar subdivision and Renaissance Point,and
they both have trail systems along the wash.They would like to see a
diagonal intercity trail system that is landscaped that the citizens can use.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated
they were asking for that from the applicant for the area along the west side.
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There was an area where a wrought iron fence was stipulated.They have asked
for landscaping along the banks of the wash.
Councilmember Dietz commented that
is what is in condition seven.
Mr.Jim Eaton stated that is
something that they will meet then.
Councilmember Dietz commented he
would like to see a little trail system through that landscaping.
Mr.Jim Eaton stated this was not a•
part of the general plan and they were trying to stay within the establishment
of the general plan..
Councilmember Eck asked what was not
part of the general plan.
Mr.Jim Eaton stated the trail
system is not part of the general plan.
Councilmember Eck suggested they go
with a planned development and start all over.
Vice Mayor Surra commented a walkway
that follows the wash is not necessarily a trail,but it would connect to some
of the other walkways that are being used as trails.
Councilmember Dietz stated they are
used just south and north of the subdivision,connecting into Phelps.They
follow the same wash that the applicant believes is too dangerous because i t
carries too much water.He would like to see a trail run along i t instead of
having i t stop at their subdivision.
Councilmember Urich commented she
would like to see them eliminate Lot 13 so there would be accessibility and
availability from both cul-de-sacs,for both tots and adults.
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Mr.Jim Eaton stated they do as well
at this point.
Councilmember Urich stated this
would then be usable space that would not be under water.
Mr.Jim Eaton stated the tot lot is
L-shaped,and It then opens up for the Whole subdivision,being accessible
from all sides.
Councilmember Urich stated it would
be even more accessible for both sides if Lot 13 was eliminated.
Mr.Jim Eaton stated they recognize
that,but they started out with 35 lots.Because of what has been given to
the city,i t has gotten to the point where they believe they are trying to
provide a nice subdivision for the city.In order for it to be feasible,he
has to be able to provide for the landscaping,entries,and.a nice tot lot,
rather than just having a big open space of grass.
Councilmember Urich commented i t is
a nice subdivision,she would just like to make i t nicer.
Vice Mayor Surra stated she
understands his reason for leaving Lot: 13 as a noise buffer for those people
whavould'want to locate on the west side.They.would Still have access to
the open area.She would like, him to rethink the idea of ha.ving ,some:kind Of
meandering walkway along the site of the drainage channel_The city has to
look.at the future,: and even though i t is not.in the general plan,the city
has talked about a trail system interconnecting the -city.She would
appreciate it if they would add that.
Mr.Jim Eaton stated they are here
toillake it the best subdivision they can.I t is something they would ,
definitely consider.I t is feasible and it would not take away from the plan
that they put together,like taking away :a whole lot does.He commented they
would absolutely consider the walkway.
Vice Mayor Surra asked if she -heard
the word "absolutely".
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Mr.Jim Eaton stated they would
definitely put in the walkway.
Mayor Coleman stated that would be
stipulation ten.
Mr.Jim Eaton stated they would put
one in if council would work with them to make this subdivision what they
want.
Councilmember Durbala commented even
just a gravel walkway would be sufficient to start,and make i t about 4'wide.
Vice Mayor Surra commented she could
see their limitations regarding whether they could make i t financially
feasible or not with just 33 lots.She is all for the subdivision with the
walkway added.
Councilmember Durbala commented he
does not have a problem leaving with their leaving Lot 13 in,but he agrees
with Councilmember Dietz that the trail system is in the general plan.He
believes the families would have better accessibility if Lot 13 were left in.
Councilmember Eck commented he still
thinks Lot 13 should be a tot lot.He would like to see a bigger open space.
He questioned how many families would be in that subdivision,and the
possibility of having 50 to 100 kids trying to use that open space.
Mr.Jim Eaton stated they are also
providing a large grassed retention area;he believed it would not be pooled
very often.That area is 130'x 150'.He believes they have provided plenty
of open space,with this,the centralized area and the tot lot area.
City Manager Curtis Shook asked how
many lots they could have under the current zoning.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated .
they could have a maximum of 8.
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City Manager Curtis Shook stated
they are picking up 26 lots be rezoning the property.
Vice Mayor Surra commented they are
providing more options for the people buying the homes in this area.She sees
this as a fit for this neighborhood.
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 Dietz MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1152 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE;Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
the ordinance by title only.
Mayor Coleman asked if the
stipulation for the pathway would be added to the ordinance motion or the
resolution motion.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated i t
should be added to both.
Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1152,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:THAT WE ADD STIPULATION NUMBER 11 TO ADD A TRAIL
SYSTEM TO THE LANDSCAPING ALONG THE WASH ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY.
Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE
MOTION.
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VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.01-11,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,APPROVING PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT,CASE NO.
SD -04-01,SONORAN WELLS,BY HEC ENGINEERING,REPRESENTED BY MASON LUNDELL,BE
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATION:THAT WE ADD A TRAIL SYSTEM TO THE
LANDSCAPING ALONG THE WASH ON THE WEST END OF THE PROPERTY.
Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
CASE PZ-02-01/APPEAL OF LANDSCAPING AND
SCREENING REQUIREMENTS,SECTION 6.1.5(D)4
TRANSITION/SEPARATION OF USES BY ROBERT
LEMBERGER ON BEHALF OF LEAR DEVELOPMENT
LLC
)Assistant Planner Juli McDaid
briefed the council on the item.This is for a commercial mini -storage on a
lot located at 1441 E.Old West Highway,currently zoned CB -2.They are
appealing the requirement for an 8'wall to separate a commercial and
residential development on the southeast side of the property.They would
also like to reduce the setbacks required between the two buildings to 10'
from 25'.The developer does not want to create a dead space between the
building and the separation wall.The development will have a three-story
state-of-the-art mini -storage building,as well as a single -story mini -storage
building which will contain an office and residential apartment.The rear of
the lot was previously approved for an RV storage.She has not received any
comments from the KOA regarding the development.She believes staff and the
applicant have come together on a plan resolving the previous issues with the
setback and wall.Staff has asked that architectural treatments be added to
the northeast and southeast side of the building,and they suggested things
like split -faced block,color -banding and architectural pop -outs.They would
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like to see an 8'high wrought iron fence with an engineered foundation and
have that installed along the entire length of the southeast property line.
That would provide a smoother transition between the residential and
commercial properties.They would like to see that fence height measured also
from the finished grade of the commercial property to determine if there is an
elevation difference between the two.They are asking that lighting be
required along the southeast side of the building and in other areas necessary
based on some of the safety requirements contained in the ordinance that the
police department uses.They ask that the lighting to be non -intrusive to
neighboring properties yet still allowing for adequate illumination of the
property for security.There is a 10'landscape strip required along the
entire length of the southeastern property line.Staff would like the plants
that are installed to be at a higher density and a more mature size.This
should allow for a little more screening due to the plants being larger and
also include but not be limited to some of the darker plant materials that are
conducive to screening pedestrian traffic in that area.Landscaping also is
required along the front of the property,including the right-of-way,which is
wider than some areas along the Trail,and that plant types in the front area
include any of the low water consumptive varieties that are designed to create
this type of pleasing appearance.The landscape plan shall be designed by a
registered landscape architect,and be submitted and approved by the city
prior to any plant materials being installed.The three-story mini -storage
building should be designed in substantial compliance with Option A.An
additional elevation was requested today from the architect which would
incorporate a more southwestern flavor and the architect is to discuss that
elevation with the council this evening.
Mayor Coleman asked if there would
be a wrought iron fence between this property and the KOA.
Assistant Planner Juli McDaid stated
that is correct,along with increased density in landscaping.
Councilmember Dietz asked if it
would be 8'.
Assistant Planner Jull McDaid stated
it would,and there is a 3.5'elevation drop between the applicant's property
and the existing KOA.It would amount to an 11'barrier.
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Councilmember Dietz asked if this
would be just in the storage area or also in the RV area.
Assistant Planner Juli McDaid stated
it would be all the way down the entire length.
Councilmember Milkey asked i f it was
on the property line.
Assistant Planner Juli McDaid stated
that is correct.
Councilmember Milkey asked if there
would be a block wall 10 inside the property line.
on the property line.
that is correct.
Assistant Planner Juli McDaid stated
the applicant is asking that the back of their building be considered the
block wall.
Councilmember Milkey asked if there
would be a block wall when they get to the RV storage.
Assistant Planner Juli McDaid stated
that is correct.
Mayor Coleman stated he had been
concerned that the headlights of people pulling in for RV storage would be
shining in on the KOA.
Assistant Planner Juli McDaid stated
there are a few sites along the Southern edge and she was concerned about this
when she originally presented this.They are therefore putting a wall there.
Councilmember Dietz asked if she had
any contact with KOA.
Assistant Planner Juli McDaid stated
she and the applicant's representative attempted several times to contact them
and they were unable to get anything in writing.
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Councilmember Dietz commented the
senior planner had stated the applicant's representative had talked to KOA and
they had no problem.
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated
that is his understanding.He then briefed the council on the new elevation
given to the city today that has a southwestern style.He deferred to Ken
Eller to describe i t in detail.
Mayor Coleman requested the
applicant address the council.
Mr.Ken Eller,1533 N.Alma School
Road,Mesa,the architect for the project,addressed the council.The main
purpose of their request is the reduction in the landscaping easement.There
will be a continuous block wall around the perimeter of the RV parking.The
larger central parking zone in the RV parking area will be covered.Some
lighting will be provided there for the spaces.All the lights will be
contained on the site to prevent any light spillage.The ten -foot landscaping
will have plants less conducive to pedestrian traffic.A landscape architect
has been retained for this project.There will also be enhanced landscaping
along the Old West Highway right-of-way,to meet or exceed the landscaping
currently across the street.The back of the storage building will have a
solid block wall,and there will be a wrought iron fence along the property
line.They will be promoting commercial curb appeal with this building,and
this project will be the prototype for the corporation,which intends to build
similar projects in every state south of Interstate 40.He stated the council
has the benefit of the colored elevation.There will be a brick wainscot at
the bottom trying to reduce the scale of the building.They are taking the
materials and including them both with the three story as well with the
manager's residence building.On the manager's building there is a metal
roof.They went to the hip -designed roof to provide a shielding or visual
blocking from the roadway for what is happening in the storage area behind.
The sloped roof design would provide some visual blocking rather than a flat,
parapet design.The storage lot behind the gate would be shielded.The front
of the three story building will have some windows,some that you can see
through and some as a way of breaking up the facade.There will be balconies
in the corners of the three story building that will also attempt to break up
the facade.They do not want it to look like a big box.The elevation
presents a flat look,but the design comes around the corner.This will give
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the building a commercial look rather than a warehouse look.The entries to
both the manager's residence and office and to the storage building will be
accented with tile,though the tile type has not been decided.There will be
no rooftop equipment.All the equipment is ground -based and screened.
Councilmember Dietz commented he
liked this design more than the other ones they had been given.
Mr.Bob Lemberger,partner and on-
site resident manager of the facility,stated he spoke with Mike from KOA and
the two concerns he had were water drainage off of his sites along the lot
line and maintenance.He assured him the only water that would be there would
be the 10'of water along the strip.It will be landscaped and shared should
there be a deluge,with the wrought iron fence footings designed to direct
heavy water flow.Mike has already built in a wash along the back of his
property for those sites.As he would be the on -site manager,any maintenance
concerns could be addressed to him as they appeared.
Vice Mayor Surra asked if it was
typical to have the manager of a storage facility reside on the site.
Mr.Bob Lemberger stated i t is for
extra security.I t is normal for facilities of this size.
Vice Mayor Surra asked if he would
be responsible for the maintenance of the landscaping.
Mr.Bob Lemberger stated either he
would take care of it himself or have a landscape company take care of it.
Vice Mayor Surra stated he would be
the responsible party for weed complaints.
Mr.Bob Lemberger stated every
aspect of the facility would be addressed to him.
Vice Mayor Surra asked what kind of
metal would be used for the roof.
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Mr.Ken Eller stated it would be a
powder -coat -based metal,close to the slate color on the color board.They
are currently working on their color scheme.I t is more of a blue -gray color.
Mayor Coleman opened the public
hearing on the agenda.
Mr.Tom Schuelke,1889 S.Palo
Verde,Apache Junction,commented it appears the issues of noise and light to
the neighbor have been addressed.He is concerned about safety issues for the
police and fire departments insofar as setback requirements to prevent crime,
if they are concerned with the waiver,and if a block wall would be a better
fire break should a fire occur.With a campground next door,people
unfamiliar with the area might need that extra measure of safety.
Ms.Nancy Koerner,1026 N.
Goldfield,Apache Junction,asked how tall the building would be.
three stories.
34'.
a height limit on buildings in the city.
the CB -2 zoning allows 35'.
Vice Mayor Surra stated it would be
Mr.Ken Eller stated it would be
Ms.Nancy Koerner asked if there is
Senior Planner Rudy Esquivias stated
Mayor Coleman closed the public
hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He reopened the item to council
discussion.There being no further discussion,he called for a motion.
Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THE
APPEAL OF LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS,SECTION 6.1.5(D)4
TRANSITION/SEPARATION OF USES BY ROBERT LEMBERGER ON BEHALF OF LEAR
DEVELOPMENT.CASE PZ-01-02,APPEALING THE REQUIREMENT OF A 25'SETBACK TO THE
PROPERTY LINE WHEN ADJACENT USES OR ZONING IS RESIDENTIAL,BE APPROVED.
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Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Mayor Coleman called for a ten
minute break.
Mayor Coleman reconvened the
meeting.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1151/CASE AM -01-01/
•CITY -INITIATED AMENDMENT TO THE APACHE
JUNCTION CITY CODE,VOLUME II,LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE,CHAPTER 6,ARTICLE 6-1
LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS )
)Assistant Planner Juli McDaid
briefed the council on the item.This is an amendment to the city code
regarding the landscaping' and screening requirements for metal buildings.The
proposed amendment would require 100% of the exterior walls of a metal
building to be covered in supplementary building material such as masonry,
stucco or brick.This would apply to metal buildings being constructed in
multi -family,commercial and industrial zoning districts.Currently the code
requires only one-third of the exterior to be covered in supplementary
building material.Engineering,building and fire have approved the language
of the amendment,and she did not receive any response from metal building
manufacturers.Per a council request,she checked the city's buildings and
determined that the public works buildings are completely metal and the new
building at Prospector Park is 50% metal and 50%stucco.Earnhardt's will
have three elevations with metal showing,but they will be treated with glass,
brick and stucco;they do meet the current requirement.This proposal will
provide standards for new development of higher quality.
Mayor Coleman stated this would only
apply to large buildings.
Assistant Planner Juli McDaid stated
that is correct.
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Mayor Coleman opened the public
hearing on the item.
Mr.Wesley DeMarce,15 N.85th
Place,Mesa,addressed the council.He passed out some information to the
council.He is one of the salespeople and managers for Alliance Steel
Buildings.He commented Apache Junction is the only city that would require a
steel building to be covered with anything other than steel.He described his
products and where they are used and different architectural treatments they
have used to meet homeowners association standards.He thinks the people here
want the open space,but they want to be able to build a hay barn and cover
their animals.He does not believe they would be able to do that with what is
proposed.
Mayor Coleman stated he believes
they can.
Mr.Wesley DeMarce commented they
stipulate the colors that can be put in the city.He believes they can
control the barn look and the big box look.
Councilmember Eck asked what they
primarily build.
Mr.Wesley DeMarce stated they cater
to the mobile home industry.They have built fire stations for the Town of
Gilbert and the City of Mesa.
Councilmember Eck commented he did
not believe what they were doing would affect the mobile home industry.This
is for commercial,industrial and multi -family only.
Mr.Wesley DeMarce asked if multi-
family is apartments.
Vice Mayor Surra stated that is
correct.
Mr.Wesley DeMarce stated he was
under the impression that multi -family involved residential subdivisions.He
misinterpreted the definition.
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Ms.Victoria Thatcher,3664 E.
Carmel,Mesa,addressed the council.She also is a salesperson at Alliance
and commented they have a lot of customers from the Apache Junction area.
Businesses want to buy steel buildings as they do not have to worry about
termites,fires,explosions,or the building blowing away because all their
buildings meet or exceed the county code.Customers will not buy steel
buildings if this makes them less cost-effective.Currently steel buildings
run around $15/sq.ft.while wood buildings are $27/sq.ft.People can do many
things with a steel building,and she does not think i t is fair to say 100% of
the exterior walls cannot be steel.It will affect their business,and the
residents could be forced to go without anything if they are not allowed steel
as wood is too expensive.
Mayor Coleman commented they are not
talking about residential areas.
Ms.Victoria Thatcher stated she is
talking about industrial.They have a number of those customers who want to
build a steel building as opposed to block.If the code changes,they will
have to spend more money for their buildings.
Mr.Tom Schuelke,1889 S.Palo
Verde,Apache Junction,commented the council had indicated they want to bring
employment opportunities to the area.Expensive cosmetic additions required
in industrial areas may discourage businesses from locating here.These rules
are not without cost to the city.He urged them to delete industrial areas
from this amendment.
Mayor Coleman closed the public
hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He reopened the item to council
discussion.
Councilmember Urich commented if the
city will be the only one with this requirement,then the city may want to be
"trailblazers"for the other cities to follow suit.
Councilmember Eck commented he would
have no problem with changing the current policy.The city did not get the
development it thought it was going to get.He does believe they should leave
some percentage of the building metal.He would compromise with two-thirds of
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the building having supplementary building material.Earnhardt's will have
some metal that does look good.
Councilmember Durbala agreed with
Councilmember Eck.He would agree to having just the front side opposing the
main street or thoroughfare being covered.He does not want to see the whole
building being done,but he would be willing to go with two-thirds.The
purpose of buying the building is because i t is cheaper for the individual.He
is also concerned about the building materials being scarred over the years
and therefore looking worse.There is nothing in the ordinance to force the
business to repair the building.They are called industrial parks because
they are industrial:they are working centers.They need to be able to
enforce maintaining the outside of the building.He agrees that one-third is
not enough,but he believes two-thirds of the building would be enough.
Vice Mayor Surra commented she has
always supported the non-metal building in the city.She has seen nice ones
in other places but Apache Junction does not seem to get them.She would
agree to a 75%non-metal building if it was stipulated that all of the front
be part of that 75%.She would not like to see i t non-metal 75%all the way
around.Currently 33%is hidden by landscaping or block walls.She is trying
to improve the visual image of the city even in commercial industrial parks.
She does not like the current building in the industrial park,and i t is at a
main entrance to the city.Earnhardt's may not have 75%,but they have done
nice appearances on their buildings.The city cannot be certain they will get
that same attitude from every person who constructs a building in the
industrial park,so they need some regulation.I t is also for multi -family
apartments.She commented if there is nothing in the ordinance about
maintaining the facade,than that needs to be added into the ordinance now.
Mayor Coleman commented they have
seen pictures before,but that is not what the city is getting out here.When
the city agreed to 33%,they got a different product.
Councilmember Dietz stated he could
live with three-quarters or two-thirds as long as the front of the building
was 100%.
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Councilmember Durbala asked if he
meant the front entrance to the building or the front of the building facing
the street.
the entrance to the building.
liked that idea.
Councilmember Dietz stated he meant
Councilmember Durbala stated he
Councilmember Eck asked what would
happen if the building's back was to the freeway and two-thirds were eaten up
on the -front entrance of the building which is on the south.
•Councilmember Dietz stated the side
where they would enter thelDuilding should be done 100%,and two-thirds of the
remainder of the building needs to be done.
Councilmember Durbala wanted i t
clarified that they are talking about the business entrance of the building
being done 100%.
Councilmember Dietz stated that is
correct.
City Manager Curtis Shook stated
there may be something on a front lot in the industrial park that does not
face the freeway and has an entrance from the street.This would expose the
back half to common view rather than the entrance to the building.He asked
that wording be added regarding the entrance to the building or discretion be
used in that situation.He believes council wants the face that is seen by
the general public to be 100% covered.
Vice Mayor Surra stated the entrance
to the building must be 100% and the other three sides must be two-thirds
covered,whether i t looks out from the freeway or not.
Councilmember Durbala stated that is
why he wanted it clarified.It could have been difficult to determine which
side was seen more by the public.He wanted to make sure on the wording and
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suggested sending this back to staff for a week to get better language so they
could all be satisfied.
Vice Mayor Surra stated it could
still be subjective as to which side would be seen the most.I t depends on
the direction one is looking from.If they say i t is the side with the
business entrance,than that would be standard.
Councilmember Durbala suggested this
be sent to staff for the proper wording and have it brought back at the next
meeting.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated
there could be several entrances,such as service and public entrances.I t
needs to be more definite.
Councilmember Milkey stated he
believes staff -was wise in deciding 100%.He commented they may be needing an
algebraic formula to determine how much metal can be seen.He does not see
this as productive.
Councilmember Eck agreed with
Councilmember Milkey,but he believes the building should have some.metal.He
would like to see i t left at two-thirds.
Vice Mayor Surra stated she would go
with three-quarters but not with two-thirds unless they were going with 100%
on the facade and two-thirds on the rest.
Councilmember Eck stated he would
compromise.
Mayor Coleman closed the discussion
and called for a motion.
Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1151 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
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Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
the ordinance by title only.
Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1151,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK.BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:THAT'THE MAIN ENTRANCE,WHERE THE PUBLIC WOULD BE
DEALING WITH THE,COME IN,WOULD BE FULL -FRONTED AND THE REST OF THE BUILDING
WOULD BE TWO-THIRDS.
Vice Mayor Surra stated that is not
what was said.
Mayor Coleman called for a second.
There being no second,he called for another motion.
Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1151,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:THAT INSTEAD OF 100% OF EACH EXTERIOR WALL OF METAL
BUILDING BE COVERED IN MASONRY,STUCCO,BRICK.75% WOULD BE REQUIRED.
City Attorney Joel Stern asked i f
that was the only amendment to the ordinance.
Councilmember Dietz stated that is
correct.
Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
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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":PROPOSED
ORDINANCE NO.1140:ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED
WITH THE CITY CLERK AND ENTITLED "CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION TAX CODE AMENDMENTS ON
THE USE TAX"
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
briefed the council on the item.The city has been following the requirements
of the code through the process and at times exceeding the requirements by
providing additional public notice.That was done in this instance,however,
the notice provided to the public had the wrong month on it.Even though the
city has exceeded the public notice required,staff feels it would be in the
best interest of those people inclined to speak on this to continue the item
to a date certain.The city will do an additional notice in the press and on
the posting board.As these are continued items,the public is allowed to
speak on the item this evening.
Mayor Coleman opened the public
hearing on the item.
Mr.Hank Hannah,3400 S.Ironwood
Drive #357,Apache Junction,addressed the council.He is the past president
of the Arizona Association of Manufactured Home Owners.The association is
opposed to the use tax as it would hurt those who decide to buy personal
property such as manufactured homes and recreational vehicles.The current
tax rate saves them hundreds of dollars.There are no longer any dealers in
the city because i t charges a sales tax.At the last meeting on this subject
a council member had stated it would probably raise about $300,000 a year.
After the decision was made,another council member stated "we don't need the
money anyway".The reason behind the tax is that 36 other cities have passed
the tax.The difference is that those 36 other cities had not asked for their
help and your people here in Apache Junction have.He commented on the good
things going on in Apache Junction.but they do not think the use tax is a
good idea.
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Mayor Coleman closed the public
hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He opened the item to council
discussion.
Councilmember Eck asked where Mr.
Hannah lived.
Councilmember Dietz stated it was
3400 S.Ironwood.
Councilmember Eck commented that is
not in the city.He asked if he was representing the members of Arizona
Association of Manufactured Home Owners.
Mr,Hank Hannah stated he was
representing the 25,000 members in the city.
Councilmember Eck commented if he
were to buy something it would not affect him.
Mr.Hank Hannah stated that is
correct.
Councilmember Eck commented we are
talking about Apache Junction.Everyone is saying that the use tax would be
hurting Apache Junction,but all the other communities in the area,Mesa,
Queen Creek,Chandler,Gilbert,have the use tax.He does not see how it
could be hurting Apache Junction on the sale of mobile homes if it passes the
use tax unless they want to put more mobile homes in Apache Junction than they
do in other communities.
Councilmember Dietz commented you
cannot count the manufactured home dealers. on both sides of the road in Mesa.
They, are there for a reason,and Mesa has the use tax.Everybody left here
for the county island to save the sales tax,and they advertised the fact
there was. no .city sales tax.We are the only community around that does not
have it,and he feels they should.
Vice Mayor ,Surra:commented the city
is supplying the roads and police and all the good things that Mr.Hannah
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likes,and those are all supported by the taxes collected since there is no
property tax.The sales tax is therefore required.The people building homes
here are sharing that burden.Anyone who wants to locate here should equally
share in that burden.The use tax would share the burden equally for those
people who will be living here and using all of those services.
Councilmember Eck commented this is
still a continuation and the council will not be voting on this tonight.He
is not sure he is completely for the use tax.He does not believe a person
buying a refrigerator should have to pay a use tax.
Councilmember Durbala stated they do
not.
Councilmember Eck commented if it is
over $1,000 they do.And they don't sell refrigerators in Apache Junction.
•There was general discussion that
there are some refrigerators being sold in Apache Junction and more are
coming.
Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.00-32 AND ORDINANCE NO.1140 BE CONTINUED TO JULY 17,2001.
Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Mayor Coleman called for a five
minute break.
Mayor Coleman reconvened the
meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
UPDATE:0N STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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)Public Works Director Doug Dobson
briefed the council on the item.The Phelps Drive deceleration lane has been
completed.They removed and replaced 1,000 feet of Goldfield Road north of
Old West Highway.They removed and replaced 1,320 feet of Starr Road near
Superstition.They are out to bid for the flatwork on Broadway Road.
Striping is scheduled to start July 8,and they will do the striping at night.
Councilmember Durbala asked what
kind of traffic control will eventually be put in at Ironwood and Baseline.
Public Works Director Doug Dobson
stated they will do another traffic count.
Councilmember Durbala asked if that
would be done soon.
City Engineer Ron Grittman stated he
will be bringing i t back in the first meeting in August.There will be a
signal at Baseline and Ironwood.They are looking at eleven warrant studies
and the big one he is ‘pushing is the systems warrant.
•Councilmember Durbala asked for a
traffic study to be put in for 16th Avenue and Winchester.He gets a lot of
calls on that intersection.
City Engineer Ron Grittman stated
they could look at that.Based on the traffic in that area,they would be
hard-pressed to need a warrant.
Mayor Coleman commented he believes
the problem is that there are a lot of dips in the road for the through
traffic,and none for the road with the stop sign.The drivers are thinking
the cars slowing down for the dips are actually stopping,when they are not.
I t scares him to go through there.
City Engineer Ron Grittman commented
the first two sections of guardrail along Old West Highway have ben put out
to bid.
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Councilmember Eck asked how long the
striping would take.
Public Works Director Doug Dobson
stated it would probably take a couple of weeks.
Councilmember Dietz asked if the new
striper would be used.
Public Works Director Doug Dobson
stated the striper is not due to be delivered until September.
NEW BUSINESS
ACKNOWLEGE RECEIPT AND DISCUSSION OF THE
FY 2001-02 MUNICIPAL BUDGET AND SET DATES
FOR ADDITIONAL WORK SESSIONS AND PUBLIC
HEARINGS FOR ADOPTION OF BUDGET .)
)City Manager Curtis Shook briefed
the council on the item.He commented the budget follows the council's goals
and objectives,to include implementing the capital facilities plan,
continuing the streets program,a major revision of the land development code,
developing the economy,updating the pay and compensation plan schedules,and
the storm water management plan.The budget anticipates a progressive and
aggressive approach to these items,and takes a transitory approach as far as
personnel,operation and maintenance.The intent is how to build the
community and not how to cut back in the community.He is recommending a 2.5%
across the board base wage adjustment and a continuation of the merit
performance structure of 0 to 5%.Until a new compensation schedule is
adopted,they will stick with the current plan.There is continued leakage in
sales tax dollars but major inroads have been made on that.The main
challenge is to take the projects started and make sure they end with the
quality of thought originally given.
Mayor Coleman opened the item to
council discussion.There was general discussion as to the dates the council
would be available,the number of work sessions needed,and the adoption
process.Mayor Coleman called for a motion at the end of the discussion.
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Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT WE
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 MUNICIPAL BUDGET AND THAT THE
FOLLOWING DATES BE SET ASIDE FOR ADDITIONAL WORK SESSIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
FOR TENTATIVE AND FINAL ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET:THAT THE DATE OF JULY 2 FOR
DISCUSSION AND A WORK SESSION;JULY 10 FOR DISCUSSION AT A SPECIAL WORK
SESSION;JULY 16 FOR THE TENTATIVE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked
if they want the meeting -on July -16 to be at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmember Durbala continued his
motion with NO,HE WOULD RATHER HAVE IT AT 7:00 P.M.BECAUSE IN CASE WE GOT
SOME EXECUTIVE SESSION,AND THEN THE WORK SESSION TO FOLLOW;AND ON THE TIMES
WOULD BE ON JULY 10,5:00 P.M.,IS THAT AGREEABLE WITH EVERYONE;AND JULY 2
WOULD BE AT THE REGULAR WORK SESSION TIME,7:00 P.M.,SET ASIDE APPROXIMATELY
40 MINUTES TO AN HOUR.
Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE
MOTION.
Vice Mayor Surra commented she
thought the motion included final adoption of the budget for dates.
Councilmember Durbala stated he did
not offer a date as that could be set up at the tentative adoption.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
commented the tentative budget adoption is in the form of a resolution.The
date for final adoption is inserted in that resolution.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF
REGARDING CITY OF PHOENIX LANDFILL STUDY )
)City Manager Curtis Shook briefed
the council on the item.The City of Phoenix has 8 sites set out for their
new landfill.County Supervisor Sandie Smith has spoken to her contact about
i t and city staff has had some contact with the City of Phoenix.Several
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concerns have been expressed to their consultant that may have been unknown to
them.The landfill site is in the county,not in the city limits.It would
have to go through a process with the county board of supervisors.I t is on
state land and that can be a lengthy process for anything.The site's
southern boundary is about seven miles south of U.S.60 with the northern tip
at Ray Road.The east boundary is the CAP Canal and the west boundary is
Meridian.I t is in a flood plain.The city's master plan is for the area to
be low to mid -residential,and that plan was drawn together with the state
planners.They were advised that it may be within the authority of the
Maricopa County Flood Control District Dam Authority area.They would be
under flowage easements there.
Councilmember Eck commented -they
have hired consultants in the past,they have been given direction yet they go
out and try to find everything possible.He believes the city should be
concerned,but he does not want -it blown out of proportion.The chance of
their building the landfill here is very remote.He spoke with Phoenix
Councilmember Cody Williams and he was not even aware of it.I t is not his
intention to build the landfill here:they are considering other sites as the
one out by Mobile.
Councilmember Durbala commented he
would like the. city to send a letter to them statingthat we vehemently oppose,
any type of landfill other than the one that is already here that should be
closing soon.
has sent a letter already.
to:send one_that:is more harshly worded.
Councilmember Eck stated the city
Councilmember Durbala stated we need
Councilmember Eck )agreed.
Mayor Coleman commented that they
need to mention that i t is iniMaricopa County's Dam Authority.They maynot
be .aware of that.
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Councilmember Urich suggested
sending -a very strongly worded letter so there would be nodoubt in their mind
on howthe city feels on the issue.
Councilmember Durbala stated i t
should be sent to the mayor and each individual councilMember.
Mayor Coleman commentedhe would be
surprised if there was any doubt in their mind at this time.
,Councilmember Durbala suggested that•
the mayor and entire council sign the letter,and send a letter to State Trust
Land.
.Mayor'CoTeman.closed.the discussion
and called for a motion,
Councilmember Durbala MOVED TO
DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT A LETTER,BE VERY HARSHLY WORDED,WE DO NOT WANT ANY
LANDFILL IN OUR JURISDICTIONAL AREA CLOSE WITHIN OUR BOUNDARIES FROM MARICOPA
COUNTY,AND THAT THE MAYOR AND WHOLE COUNCIL SIGN THAT LETTER AND EACH LETTER
GO TO,A COPY TO ALL OF THE COUNCIL PEOPLE IN PHOENIX,AND ALSO A COPY TO THE
MAYOR.
Mayor Coleman suggested amending i t
to the,council each be given an opportunity to sign the letter.
Councilmember Durbala AMENDED HIS
MOTION TO READ AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS TO SIGN.
MOTION:
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON OTHER PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS
None.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES
Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON
MONDAY,JULY 2,2001,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RESPECTIVELY;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 3,2001,
IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM.
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE
)Mayor Coleman adjourned the
meeting at 9:54 p.m.
Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
1.Acceptance of Agenda.
2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 5,2001.
3.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees.
Employees receiving recognition are:Jeff Robinson and Jan Kronenburg.
4.Approval of City Manager and City Attorney Employment Agreements.
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5.Approval of Global Settlement Homebuilders Association of Central Arizona
v.City of Apache Junction,PCSC CV -000463.(This item was continued from
the June 5,2001 Council meeting.
6.Approval and authorization to name the multi -use trail "Sheep Drive Trail".
7.Consideration and approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with City of
Phoenix for Municipal .Tax Hearing Office services.
8.Approval to reject all bids for Project PW 2001-08,Construction of curb,
gutter,paving,street lights and related improvements on Winchester Road
and 2nd Avenue.(This item was continued from the June 5,2001 Council
meeting.)
9.Ratification of. appointment of Dean Svoboda as Development Services
Director.
10.Consideration and approval of a request by A.L.C.Builders,Inc.(Lost
Dutchman Gardens)to offset road development fee costs in the amount of
$9,450.00.
ACCEPTED THIS 3RD DAY OF JULY 2001,BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 3RD DAY OF JULY
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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,2001.
DOUGLAS/COLEMAN
Mayor
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 19th day of June,2001.I further certify that
the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 26th day of June,2001.
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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