HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-20 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 20,2000
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on June 20,2000,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 Insalaco led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman
Vice Mayor Surra
Councilmember Dietz
Councilmember Eck
Councilmember Insalaco
Councilmember Urich
Staff Present:
(Councilmember Durbala was absent.)
City Manager Curtis Shook
Assistant City Manager George Hoffman
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney Joel Stern
Public Safety Director Robert Warner
Development Svcs.Director Glen Van Nimwegen
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Others Present:Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
Assistant to the City Manager Michael Munroe
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:THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT;AND THAT BEVERLY KIMBALL-WRIGHT BE APPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD
FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30,2001;AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.00-16,A
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,ACCEPTING DEDICATIONS OF LAND TO THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
INCLUDING PORTIONS OF FIFTEEN PARCELS IDENTIFIED UNDER PINAL COUNTY ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBERS 100-30-027,101-02-071B,101-02-071A,101-02-073,101-02-074,
101-02-077,101-02-078,101-13-060,101-13-061A,101-13-107B,101-15-020,101-
15-025,101-15-027,101-15-055,AND 101-15-056,BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Coleman presented a 5 -year pin to City Manager Curtis Shook.
City Manager Curtis Shook commented Mr.Michael Williams was running late due
to a car accident.He asked that his item be moved to later on the agenda
pending his arrival.
Assistant to the City Manager Michael Munroe briefed the council on the public
transit feasibility study for the city.The program began when former
Assistant to the City Manager Robert Galloway sought a grant for the study,
which was successfully attained.The grant funding allowed the city to retain
the services of Dr.Mary Kihl of Arizona State University for the study.A
citizens'advisory committee was also formed to assist in formulating the
study.Dr.Kihl was here to present the results.
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Dr.Mary Kihl of Arizona State University gave a presentation on the City of
Apache Junction Transportation Study.The plan was to provide alternatives to
automobile travel in the city.The city is expanding in both directions.
Three percent of the current residents do not have an automobile,and 56% of
multi -driver households only have one car available.A household mail -out
survey was conducted to determine the mobility needs of the city,using 1,000
households picked at random;303 were returned.The survey represented the
population fairly well.They also did clipboard surveys at the junior
college,the middle school,the senior center and Golden Vista RV Resort.I t
was determined that a lot of trips are taken in the city,with patterns
differing according to age groups.The most popular are trips to the grocery
store,work trips,visiting friends,other shopping,banking and restaurants.
These trips are frequently more than 3 times per week.The elderly residents
also frequent the doctor's office or have other health care needs.Ninety-one
percent of the respondents travel outside of Apache Junction at least once a
month,with 38% of the year round residents traveling outside of the city
daily.Only 1%of the winter visitors travel outside Apache Junction daily.
She commented on the percentages of trips taken for various reasons.
Alternative transportation includes carpooling.She commented on the travel
patterns for the middle school children;those that had parents that could
take them around in an automobile participated in other activities more than
those that did not have that capability.Walking and biking are possible
alternatives,but with limited sidewalks,safety becomes a concern.There is
a strong interest in public transit as an alternative,with 87%of the survey
respondents,65%of the college respondents,68% of the senior clipboard
respondents,60%of the RV visitors,and 95% of the middle school respondents
indicating they were interested in some type of public transit.No particular
type was advocated.They would like something that would be available on a
regular,frequent basis.Routing would be of interest to the seniors;most
people do not want to walk more than .25 of a mile.Safety is a concern at
the station stops.Weekend service was of broad interest,and the college
students would like evening service.Wheelchair access was required by 14%of
the respondents.There was some interest for Dial -a -Ride;some would be
willing to pay a supplement to have it provided.She commented a well-
designed public transit system would be helpful to the residents of the city.
Winter residents would provide additional fares.Additional stores and
entertainment in the city would cut down on outside trips,such as a movie
theater.Medical facilities need to be enhanced.It was found that 40% of
the students surveyed at the college come from Mesa and need transportation to
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and from the school.She summarized that the transit option needs to respond
to the needs and the residents of the city;there is a regional travel
pattern;there is a significant number of users for a system,but the system
must operate on frequent schedules and connect all parts of the city to key
destinations.
Mayor Coleman suggested having a discussion at a work session on how to
proceed with this information.City Manager Curtis Shook concurred.
Mr.Michael Williams presented a legislative wrap-up on the 44th legislative
session.He commented they monitored all the bills that were of interest to
the city.House Bill 2511,introduced by the city,which would allow
municipalities to collect school development fees,was finally defeated on the
floor of the house.An unfriendly amendment had been added.He believes i t
was defeated because of the homebuilders association and the pro -education
groups.The latter was worried about the disparity that might be created
between high -growth districts and low -growth districts.A study committee is
being formed on development fees to find a solution for the low -growth
districts.This would all be placed in one piece of legislation next year.
There will be a bill introduced by the homebuilders to prevent municipalities
from collecting school development fees should they lose their suit.Senate
Bill 1126,municipal incorporation,was defeated with the assistance of the
city.It was killed in the senate by over 20 votes.This is the result of
the battle between Tucson and Casas Adobe.House Bill 2554,the lobbyist gift
ban,has language in it that will be affecting local political subdivisions
and requires the registering of anyone that wants to talk to a councilmember.
They will be trying to take that part of the bill out in the next session.
The senate would like a gift ban passed;the house is less willing to do it.
The counties and cities were included in this bill;the city will be
attempting to remove itself from the bill next year.
Mayor Coleman asked if someone would have to register as a lobbyist if they
wanted to call him and talk to him about any neighborhood issue.
Mr.Michael Williams stated that is what was originally written.Softer
language has since been put in,but i t is not what the League considers the
best language.There are still some limitations;such as a bonding attorney
talking to the council about action before the council would be considered a
lobbyist.I t is not constituents,but people working for the city.
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Mayor Coleman commented they would be consultants to the city.
Mr.Michael Williams stated that is correct.They are working to take that
language out.
Mayor Coleman asked whom they would register with.
Mr.Michael Williams stated he thought they would have to register with the
city.This was all done in the last hour of the session.He will be meeting
with the League to see what changes have to be made.They have included a
copy of this in their packet,and he will get a fact sheet to Mr.Stern if the
council wishes.
Mayor Coleman commented he wanted to make sure the city would be in compliance
with the law.
Mr.Michael Williams stated it does not go into effect for another month.He
has included most of the bills that were introduced in the packet.He
finished by stating they enjoyed working with the city,he thought they worked
fairly well with the League,and he thought the city was very effective,
especially on the incorporation issue.He was told that the bill might have
gone into effect if it had not been for Apache Junction's opposition.The
city does have some good support,and they look forward to getting something
through on the school development fees.The bill may be easier to pass with
some of the action being taken by some of the other cities in the state.
Glendale or Peoria has recently passed a fee that is 3 times higher than what
is currently in the bill.
Mayor Coleman commented he believed that was Peoria.
Councilmember Eck commented he found i t interesting that they had a problem
with the low impact areas regarding the school development fees.If they have
a low impact,then the problem is with the school funding.The development
fees are of concern to those in high impact areas.
Mr.Michael Williams agreed.The fee is being collected to offset the growth
in the district.Some legislators do not want to pass something if they
cannot take something home to their district.However,they were able to
convince a number of people that were absolutely against school impact fees,
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such as Jim Weiers.The legislators need to be educated.They used the
argument that while a house bought earlier does not cost as much,there was
also more room in the schools.Now a house will cost a little more to help
build the schools which will offset the overcrowding caused by the additional
housing.This argument worked on a number of legislators.The bill went
farther than i t ever had before on the floor,and they now know what they need
to do to get i t passed.They were also able to prevent the homebuilders from
introducing any legislation that would preempt any court decision.
Mayor Coleman asked if he thought they were waiting to see what would happen
in the courts.
Mr.Michael Williams stated there were some who commented they wanted to wait
to see what the courts did,but it was not the overwhelming factor.They need
to find something that will benefit all the districts.There is a concern
that if the high impact districts are fixed,the legislators may not come back
and fix the low impact districts later.They will be working on any
government relations issues with the congressional delegations or federal
agencies that they can assist the city with through the remainder of the
summer and the fall.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Ms.Stephanie Franklin-Martos filled out a form but declined to speak in favor
of Claire Lansing.
Mrs.Claire Lansing,305 N.Plaza Drive,Saguaro Family Fitness Center,Apache
Junction,addressed the council regarding the sales tax laws on fitness
centers.They have owned the business for nine years and only recently were
told they should be paying sales tax on services for fitness amenities.They
are defined as amusement and entertainment by the city,but that has been
changed by the state,where they do not have to pay tax.They have been
paying for all of their licenses and permits,and they donate and contribute a
lot to the community.They do not make a profit at the center and subsist on
their own resources.She disagrees that they are for amusement and
entertainment,feeling they are a type of medical center.They have a nurse
practitioner and a nutritionist that work out of their building.She
requested clarification on their definition,and questioned if they should be
defined differently.
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Mrs.Rayna Palmer,6735 Hohokam Way,executive director of Apache Junction
Chamber of Commerce/Main Street Progam,addressed the council to give a status
report on the Chamber activities.The Visitors Center has had 18,758 visitors
from 1999 to date.This does not include local residents coming in for
information.They participate in the Southwest Welcome Wagon program.They
average 50,000 calls for information resulting in 4,500 requests for packets.
They received 20,000 maps paid for by local businesses;they have been given
out to local businesses,real estate companies,the library,and city staff.
They are currently doing a second printing of the map.They printed 5,000
copies of a brochure promoting the things that can be done in Apache Junction
in September 1999 and they are now on a second printing.They purchased a
small ad in the Southwest Airlines magazine at Christmas time.They now have
a web site and it gets 700 hits per week;i t includes city information,film
commission information and tourism information.I t is being made more
business -friendly for the local businesses.Staff attended the Outdoor
Symposium in Tucson and handed out the brochure to tour operators.The
Learning Channel had a program where the Superstition Mountains were featured.
Holiday Traveler Magazine sent out a photographer and a writer to do an
editorial piece on Apache Junction and the area.They stayed in the city
while working on the piece.The New Yorker Magazine will be coming out next.
These editorial pieces generally draw more people than regular advertising.
Channel 3 was out in June with Brad Perry;they spent the entire day out here.
The Toronto Star was out in February to do a feature presentation on the
Superstition Mountains and the OK Corral.They are now doing S.C.O.R.E.
volunteers at the Chamber for local businesses,shop local presentations to
manufactured home parks,they have received two grants recently,they have
given four scholarships,and they received their legislative report card.
Mr.Lyle Harlan,482 N.Apache Trail,Apache Trail,addressed the council.He
was there to speak on the Main Street Program.He is the incoming president.
They have reinstated the economic restructuring committee under the direction
of Tony Vehon.The Focused Future Committee will be a part of and give input
to the current committee.The program received the Governor's Rural Economic
Development Main Street Award for Best Promotional Pieces,receiving a $500
grant.Events this past year included their traditional Christmas activities,
Hello Apache Junction in November,the Poets Gathering in October,and the
Cinco de Mayo event.The latter will become an annual event.They are
responsible for making these events pay for themselves as well as bring some
money into the program.Shelly will be working to put the events into
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contention for major sponsorship dollars.The Economic Restructuring
Committee will be an active member of the redevelopment districts and the
single central business district,and .they have been supporters of the capital
facilities plan.They are determining the feasibility of locating working
artists in the downtown area.The winter market is right,but costs,location
and availability are the major issues.Staff expanded and completed in-
business inventory.They have worked with the design committee for the Apache
Trail corridor study.The design dictionary was completed,and they would
like their committee to become part of the design review process.
Architectural assistance was provided for Saguaro Fitness Center,Desert
Liquor,American Legion and Optima Chiropractic.They have offered to be a
part of the façade loan program offering design assistance and design review.
The statewide Arizona Main Street Program Annual Report lists all the
communities currently enrolled and i t includes the re -investment figures for
each program.
Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,Apache Junction,Greater Apache Junction
Association for Effective Government,addressed the council.He was happy to
see that a transit study had finally been completed,though he thought the
grant money spent would have better served the city if it had been put towards
the transit system.He urged the council to listen to the so-called activists
and the people who signed his referendum petition against the capital
facilities plan.He thought the study showed a very good sampling,though i t
was spread out.Those people who were concerned with safety issues for
transportation he believes are afraid of their own shadows.He does not see
any safety issues regarding transit.He also urged the city to let the
referendum on the capital facilities plan go to a vote,as he does not believe
i t has the support the council thinks i t has.The money can then be put
towards a transportation system.
Mr.Tom Schuelke,1889 S.Palo Verde,Apache Junction,addressed the council.
He was concerned that the market days issue was brought up just after the
seasonal residents had left.He requested the council to defer action until
their return.He was also surprised to .hear the city is expending resources
on the collection of school development fees:Students First and new school
construction state funding have made that issue moot.He has made that ,case
to the local school board and .indicated they need to drastically reduce the
development fees.The district is double-dipping.He believes i t is improper
for any government to employ .a lobbyist.Council and staff are free to
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contact an elected official,but they cannot say they are representing the
city as a group.He does not believe i t is proper to spend public funds for
lobbying.He urged them to reconsider their lobbying efforts.He commented
that the tax code for fitness centers is looking at a lifestyle versus a
medical necessity.An individual who works out at a health club instead of
using the city streets is making an upscale luxury decision;that person
should be taxed.Those that are doing it out of medical necessity should not
be taxed,which he does not believe the city does at this time.He suggested
clarifying the code to state that medical necessity items would not be taxed.
He added the city could check with Medicare and insurance companies to see
what items would be considered medical necessities.
Mr.Don R.Dials,2400 E.Baseline #294,Apache Junction,filled out a form
but elected not to speak.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Curtis Shook commented the first FY 2000-2001 budget workshop
hearing was held last night.The next hearing is scheduled for July 11.He
stated Mr.Michael Williams had clarified that the lobbyist registration bill
that was passed does not require registration until January 2001.He believes
the council was wise in hiring this consultant,as he has been getting
positive feedback from the League,public information officers and lobbyists
from other cities and towns.
Mayor Coleman called for a ten minute break.
Mayor Coleman reconvened the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1132/PZ-03-00,
REZONING REQUEST BY GOLDFIELD -FREEWAY LTD.
PARTNERSHIP FOR 4 LOTS AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF US 60 AND S.GOLDFIELD ROAD FROM
GR TO C3 AND C3/PD
)Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
briefed the council on the item.This would rezone the property from general
rural to general commercial for a commercial shopping center and retail and
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service area.Currently they have a gas station/convenience mart as one end
user,proposing to go in on Parcel 19A.Council was provided with a
preliminary site plan.Planning and Zoning recommended approval of the C3
rezoning,but based on concerns from surrounding property owners they are
recommending that Parcel 32A be rezoned to a planned development.Council had
discussed rezoning the entire parcel to C3/PD at the work session in order to
control the uses on the property.He had discussed the types of uses with the
developer;the ordinance now has a conditional order of approval spelling out
the recommended conditions of approval recommended by staff and the
commission.If the council wishes to rezone the entire parcel to C3/PD,then
council needs to add the stipulation regarding the types of uses allowed.He
then listed the uses that would be allowed.It would exclude RV storage,auto
and transmission repairs and a car wash.However,the applicant would like to
keep the car wash use in so that it can be an accessory to a gas station or
convenience store.The applicant provided a list that they would voluntarily
exclude.If the council wants to rezone this to a planned development,then
every time something new is proposed,it would have to go back through the
public hearing process for final planned development approval.
Mayor Coleman asked if the suggested
list of uses already takes into account the list provided by the developer.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated that is correct.The only uses that would be allowed are contained on
the sheet entitled "Suggested List of Uses for C3/PD".The list the applicant
gave us was already on that list to be excluded.
Mayor Coleman requested the
applicant address the council.
Mr.Tim Rasnake of Archicon,3707 N.
7th Street,Phoenix,the architectural firm handling the development,
addressed the council on behalf of the developer.He commented his client has
agreed to the limited uses and what he can put on the parcel.
Councilmember Eck asked if they knew
what convenience store would be developed there.
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Mr.Tim Rasnake stated that was
unknown at this time.
Mayor Coleman opened the public
hearing on the item.
Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,
Apache Junction,Greater Apache Junction Association for Effective Government,
addressed the council.He commented there is a Mobil at Idaho,a Union 76 at
Tomahawk,and now they want to put in another convenience gas station at
Goldfield.He is concerned about the lights beaming up into the sky.He does
not like it.Apartment complexes are turned down all over the city,but gas
stations approved,especially those with bright lights.There are
condominiums on the south side of the freeway,he would prefer to see
apartments here.He asked if gas and convenience marts are the only things
that can be done off the highway.
Mayor Coleman asked if he was asking
the council or the owner that question.
Mr.Elliott Fisher stated either
one.He asked if this had been brought up to the applicant or if any other
use had been proposed.I t seems like a big leap to go from general rural to
commercial at all of these corners.I t is a lot of gas stations.
Mr.Tom Schuelke,1889 S.Palo
Verde,Apache Junction,addressed the council.He asked what the vehicular
access would be for the western vehicles.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated 28th Avenue is proposed to be developed.The applicant will have to
develop the roadway.
Mr.Tom Schuelke commented he wanted
to make sure the applicant was paying for the improvements.
Mayor Coleman closed the public
hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He reopened the item to council
discussion.
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Councilmember Eck commented he has
never turned down an apartment complex in the city,and he does not think
anybody wants to see a bunch of convenience stores.I t is a matter of supply
and demand.As the population grows,supplies and fuel are needed.He can
recall having to drive 4 miles to go to a convenience store in Gilbert in the
past.Two of the convenience stores in the city are the leading stores for
their chain in the entire valley,so there is a demand here.
Vice Mayor Surra asked if they
wanted to delete the car wash from those uses excluded in order to have a car
wash with a gas station,and the gas station does not come to fruition,is
there a way this could be worded to prevent having just a car wash with no gas
station or convenience mart.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated where i t says "convenience store"they could add "with car wash
accessory use".That way it would be tied to a convenience store and could
not be out there by itself.
Mayor Coleman asked if he meant "car
wash accessory use only".
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated that was correct.
Vice Mayor Surra stated she did not
want it with a convenience store but with a gas station or service station.
She commented i t should be an accessory use to a service station not to a
convenience store.There are all kinds of convenience stores that might
decide to locate there without a gas station.She would not want to see the
car wash there then.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated in the ordinance,under stipulation one,phase one of the plan
regarding the convenience mart/petroleum sales states that the car wash may be
accessory use.This way i t is tied to lot number one to that convenience
store and that gas station.They would then take it out of the additional
stipulations.
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Councilmember Insalaco commented he
wanted to be sure it would be on lot number one only.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated that was correct.
Vice Mayor Surra commented she would
like it on a separate line so i t is not on the same line as convenience mart.
The car wash should be an accessory to the petroleum sales only.
City Attorney Joel Stern suggested
using the language that it be attached to a facility that sells petroleum
products.
Vice Mayor Surra stated whatever was
the best way to word i t so that it would be clear that i t is not the
convenience store that is tied to it.
Councilmember Eck asked what water
utility area this property is in.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
believed it was in the water district area.
Councilmember Eck asked if the
district would be able to get water there okay.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated he was not sure.
Councilmember Eck commented the
lines go down Southern,but he is not sure how far the lines are away from
this.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated the lines are as far as the new mobile home park.It was determined
the water lines were very close.
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Councilmember Eck asked how far the
sewer was from the property.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated he did not believe the sewer was that far yet.
Councilmember Eck asked if the
businesses would be going on the sewer district.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated he did not know.That would have to be worked out with the sewer
district and public works.
Councilmember Eck stated he would
only approve this if they were going on the sewer district.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated i f
the property is not located within 200'of the sewer district lines they do
not have to hook up.They can voluntarily pay for an extension of the line to
the property if they do not want to get permission from Arizona Department of
Environmental Quality for a septic system.
Councilmember Eck asked the
developer if they knew what they were doing for utilities.
Mr.Tim Rasnake stated he did not
know as they were concentrating more on this portion of it.He has not had
any discussions with public works and does not know what is available.
Mr.Skip Graham,P.O.Box 18422,
Fountain Hills,the owner of the property,addressed the council.He has
talked to them and his intent is to have both sewer and water.He will have
to have the water and the sewer district has told him to wait because i t is
coming and getting very close.If they have a motel and things like that so
they have to have a sewer.He will continue working hard with those districts
to get those utilities expediently.If the cost is hundreds of thousands to
bring them in,then the project would not be feasible.
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Councilmember Eck asked if he would
have a problem if another condition was added for there to be an adequate
connection with the sewer district and the local potable water company.
Mr.Skip Graham stated there would
be no problem with the water,but there might be a problem with the sewer
people.They are questioning easements.His intent is to do that,be he
would not want his project on hold for sewer purposes.The convenience store
would be limited to a bathroom only for its sewer needs.He is concerned
about the economics:if it is reasonable,he will do it.They have indicated
to him to be patient because the point is coming where they will have to
service the whole area.
Councilmember Eck was concerned that
they might be thinking that his project would be the one bringing i t on for
the area.
Mr.Skip Graham stated it would not
be fair for him to service the whole area from a sewer standpoint.He wants
to be on the sewer,but the problem is the dollar amount to do it.
Vice Mayor Surra asked if the sewer
district gave him any time frame.
Mr.Skip Graham stated they told him
to wait until they got the lines in on a larger project nearby and then i t
becomes a fraction of the cost once it gets to the eastern side of that
property.These conversations took place six months ago,so i t should be
getting closer and closer to his property.
Councilmember Eck asked if they
could legally add anything to the ordinance specifying that the council
definitely wants this project on the sewer.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated he
would not recommend i t at this time.
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Vice Mayor Surra asked if they could
do i t for the other properties since they are not being developed yet and they
would be under a planned development.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated he
would have to research that.He is not positive they could demand that they
hook up to a sewer system where their argument could be that i t is not
feasible at this time.It could be a taking issue if they are required to
expend hundreds of thousands of dollars to connect to a sewer system.The
Four Peaks Mobile Home Park is being built right now,and that is the property
Mr.Graham is referring to.
Councilmember Eck asked how far east
the end of the property is from this parcel.
Mr.Tim Rasnake stated i t is .25 of
a mile.
Councilmember Eck commented he would
like to see that area go on the sewer.
City Attorney Joel Stern commented
they could continue the item and give him some time to look at the issue.
Councilmember Eck asked if they
would they have any more say on the septic or sewer system if they passed the
rezoning.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated this
would be the final opportunity they would have on that issue.They could
continue this to the next meeting to give him time to research the issue.
Councilmember Eck stated he is aware
the developers do not like continuances as time is money.He would like to
know how far the line is and the feasibility factor.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated the
applicant does not know who the end user will be so another month should not
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matter.He suggested asking if a continuance would be detrimental to his
cause.
Mr.Skip Graham stated the only
defined use they have is the convenience store.They have a lot of interest
so they would like to see that moved along.
City Attorney Joel Stern asked i f
another month delay would cause any problems.
Mr.Skip Graham stated he did not
know if they would locate somewhere else.They could go across the freeway.
A month could make a difference as there are pads available at this
interchange.He could lose potential buyers.
Mayor Coleman asked if they could
pass it with the stipulation and then have them come back if it becomes a
problem.
City Manager Curtis Shook commented
state law is clear on costs.If the cost of extending the line is two times
the cost of the septic than i t is automatic under the 208 plan.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated they
could include the stipulation but it may not be enforceable.However,he
would like more time to address the issue.If it was passed tonight with the
stipulation and they had a problem with it,they could come back for an
amendment to eliminate the stipulation.
Development Services Director Glen
Van Nimwegen suggested that i f i t is not feasible at this time,they should
dry sewer the site so it can be easily hooked up to when the sewer is
available.The septic would then be a temporary solution.
There was general discussion about
the dry sewer solution.
Councilmember Eck asked i f it would
be an extravagant expense.
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Mr.Skip Graham stated it would not.
He believes they would want to do that.
Vice Mayor Surra asked how that
would be worded.
Development Services Director Glen
Van Nimwegen stated it could be worded that "part of the improvements of the
initial phase will include dry sewer of the site if sewer is not available or
cannot be feasibly extended to the site".They are required to improve half
of 28th Avenue and the property to the north when they develop that.Part of
the improvements to 28th Avenue will be putting a sewer line in place.
Councilmember Eck asked if that was
certain.
Development Services Director Glen
Van Nimwegen stated he believed that would be part of the normal improvements
to the street.
Councilmember Eck commented he
wanted to be certain.The street could be done and the sewer improvements not
included.It might be put in three years later.He asked if it could be
included in that.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated he
would need additional time to give a definite answer on this.
Councilmember Insalaco commented he
was not comfortable voting on this without all the information.
Councilmember Eck commented he
should have picked up the meeting information earlier so that he could have
had all of his questions answered before now.He does like the dry sewer
idea.He does not see how they can ask for more than that as the law is
specific.
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City Attorney Joel Stern stated
there is some discretion built into the law:it could be impractical.He
would have to check.
Councilmember Eck commented if it
was practical he would do it.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated i t
is up to the individual to prove that i t is impractical financially.It may
be based on numerous things,and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
may see it differently.
Councilmember Eck commented he would
hate to continue the item.
Councilmember Urich stated it might
be better to continue this item until they have all the information.
Mayor Coleman stated he thought all
they needed was to put in the stipulation about the dry sewer and connections
being laid so that i t could be connected at a later date.
Councilmember Dietz agreed.
Vice Mayor Surra commented they
should have a stipulation that states that once the sewer comes within the
acceptable distance then the city should expect hook up.The preparation for
that pending hook up should be part of the development of Phase I.She
believes that would cover it.She thinks there is good faith on the developer
and she does not want to hold him up a month and be unable to tie down his end
user.
Councilmember Eck commented he did
not think any business would want to go in on a septic rather than a sewer
system.It would be in their best interest to be on the sewer system.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated i f
they have a motion that says if at such time sewer is available,or is within
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200'of the property,than the property owner shall hook into the sewer.That
would probably be enforceable.
Councilmember Eck asked if they
could also add the dry tap portion.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated they
could.
Vice Mayor Surra commented they do
need to add that the car wash be permitted only as an accessory use to a
petroleum sales service station.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated that
condition is probably enforceable.He believes he has seen that type of
condition on some annexation cases.
Development Services Director Glen
Van Nimwegen stated i t could say the developer shall provide extension to the
sewer system;however,if found to be infeasible for whatever reference or
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality,said developer shall provide dry
sewer line on site and agree to connect when the sewer is within 200'.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated the
reference should be applicable Arizona law.
Mayor Coleman closed the discussion
and called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1132 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
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City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
the ordinance by title only.
Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1132,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:THAT WE ADD TWO MORE STIPULATIONS,19 BEING "OTHER
PERMITTED USES AT THE US 60/GOLDFIELD DEVELOPMENT SHALL INCLUDE CRAFT OR HOBBY
SHOP,BARBER OR BEAUTY SHOP,DELICATESSENS,RESTAURANTS,CONVENIENCE STORE,
BUSINESS OFFICES,EYE DOCTOR,CHIROPRACTOR,LAUNDROMAT,VIDEO ARCADE,OFFICE
SUPPLY STORE,PHOTOCOPY STORE,PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO,BOOK OR MUSIC STORE,
BAKERY,FLORIST,FURNITURE STORE,SPORTING GOODS STORE,SHOE STORE,
VETERINARIAN,PET SHOP,FITNESS STUDIO,JEWELER AND OTHER PERMITTED USES OF
EQUAL OR LOWER INTENSITY AS LISTED THEREOF;AND A CAR WASH BE PERMITTED ONLY
AS AN ACCESSORY USE TO PETROLEUM SALES OR SERVICE STATION;AND TO EXCLUDE
PARTICULARY RV STORAGE,AUTO AND TRANSMISSION REPAIR;AND STIPULATION 20
"DEVELOPER SHALL PROVIDE EXTENSION TO THE SEWER SYSTEM,HOWEVER,IF FOUND TO
BE INFEASIBLE PER APPLICABLE ARIZONA STATE LAW,DEVELOPER SHALL PROVIDE A DRY
SEWER LINE ON SITE AND AGREE TO CONNECT WHEN THE SEWER IS WITHIN 200'OF THE
PROPERTY".
Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE
MOTION.
Councilmember Eck commented he had
read where convenience stores are now selling compressed natural gas.
Vice Mayor Surra stated this is not
connected to the convenience store;i t is connected to the service station.
Councilmember Eck commented he
wanted to be sure the convenience store would not be prevented from selling
propane or compressed natural gases.
Vice Mayor Surra commented this only
concerns the car wash.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.00-19/SD-98-03/
FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT AND FINAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL FOR ARIZONA
GOLDFIELD SUBDIVISION BY KAUFMAN & BROAD )
)Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
briefed the council on the item.The final plat is almost precisely like the
preliminary plat for a 296 -unit cluster home development of single family
homes.The homes range in size from 1,000 sq.ft.to 2,500 sq.ft.and are of
single and double stories.The elevations were presented at the last meeting.
The developer has agreed to exclude the more plain -looking models.This
development will have private internal streets with parking on one side of the
street only.There will be common areas with a large central common area
containing a neighborhood swimming pool.There are also other recreational
amenities exceeding the minimum number normally requested.It will be a new
type of project for the city.The developer was there to answer any questions
on any of the issues.The developer has complied with the conditions of
approval.The improvement plans and the model homes have all been approved.
Councilmember Dietz asked if the
road angles had been changed to accommodate the fire district.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated the fire district has reviewed the final plans and everything is to
their satisfaction.The non -access easements have been included inside all of
the hammerheads to provide fire crew access in emergency situations.
Mayor Coleman requested the
applicant address the council.
Mr.Brad Hare of Kaufman and Broad,
432 N.44th Street,Phoenix,addressed the council for any questions.
Vice Mayor Surra asked if the
information regarding the maintenance of the private streets by the homeowners
was standard information that they already have.She also asked at what point
that information would be given to prospective buyers.
Mr.Brad Hare stated they record the
CC&R's and give the potential buyers a copy to review.They also prepare
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disclosure statements that clearly state the ins and outs of the subdivision,
including the information on the private roads,the homeowners association and
the fee schedule.They are given to potential buyers,and they must initial
each page when they get into a deal with them.This way there is no confusion
when they come back.
Councilmember Dietz commented he
recalled when he had to initial all his pages.There are so many of them that
the potential homebuyer does not read all of them.
Mr.Brad Hare stated he should
because things can get hidden in there.
Councilmember Dietz commented he
wanted to make sure the homeowners would be aware that they would be
responsible for the roads.
Mr.Brad Hare stated most of their
subdivisions are private roads these days.They are pretty good at notifying
them of the responsibility.
Mayor Coleman stated this reminds
him of a town home concept,except the homes are separated instead of
adjoined.The hammerheads look more like driveways to the house.He likes
the project.
Councilmember Dietz agreed.They
have a neighborhood area and feel to them.
Mr.Brad Hare stated i t has taken a
while to get to this point but they are very excited about getting started.
Councilmember Eck asked how they
would guarantee that the roads would be okay,that there would not be any
potholes in ten years or so.
Mr.Brad Hare stated the homeowners
association will maintain that.They enter into a legal agreement with the
homeowners.They subsidize the homeowners associations to kick i t off so
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there is no down time until at least 75% of the homes are sold.They put in
$10,000 to $40,000 to start the associations so they are fully funded
immediately.The fees go into a bank account every month so they are always
ahead of the game.
Councilmember Eck asked i f it was a
gated community.He was concerned that the police department and fire
district would not have to punch a code to gain entry.
Mr.Brad Hare stated i t is not.
Councilmember Urich asked if the
homeowners take over when 75% of the homes have been sold.
Mr.Brad Hare stated that is
correct.They then become one of the homeowners with 25%of the homes left to
them.They start to answer to the homeowners at that point.
Mayor Coleman opened the public
hearing on the item.
Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,
stated it was too dense and there were too many giveaways.He added
homeowners associations are becoming very unpopular.
Vice Mayor Surra commented that i t
would be denser to have apartments there than cluster homes.
Mr.Tom Schuelke,1889 S.Palo
Verde,commented that the .5 square mile from Tomahawk to Goldfield from the
freeway to Baseline will be residential.He is concerned that the area across
from the residential on Baseline has been designated for big box commercial.
Lately big box commercial businesses have been objected to by residents
already there.He suggested future residents be advised of what may be going
in there.
Mayor Coleman closed the public
hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He reopened the item to council
discussion.
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Councilmember Eck asked if they were
looking at the Goldfield highway area as a major commercial center.
City Manager Curtis Shook stated
there is land in between there.This parcel was originally zoned for trailer
homes.This was annexed 3-5 years ago and it was negotiated zoning.
Councilmember Eck asked if there
were commercial plans for that area.
City Manager Curtis Shook stated
there is about 120 acres approximately a half mile south of there.
Mayor Coleman closed the discussion
and called for a motion.
Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.00-19,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT AND FINAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR ARIZONA GOLDFIELD SUBDIVISION,CASE SD -98-03,BY
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF ARIZONA,INC.,BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.99-62/SD-97-09,
FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT AND FINAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL FOR SIERRA
ENTRADA UNIT 3 BY BRENT PAUSTIAN OF
SUNSCAPE DEVELOPMENT
)Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
briefed the council on the item.This was originally supposed to be an
effluent pond for a packaged treatment plant that was never developed.The
development has hooked to the sewer system.This is part of the homeowners
association and some of the rules are incorporated into the original rezoning
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ordinance,Ordinance No.145.Most of the lots in the proposed subdivision
are about 5,285 sq.ft.There are only 8 lots in the subdivision.Tract B1
will serve as a landscape and drainage area.There is a sewer easement going
through that area.The planning and zoning commission recommended approval.
Mayor Coleman asked how the size of
these lots compared with the other lots in the subdivision.
stated they are very comparable.
were shaped.
stated they have a straight forward shape.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
Mayor Coleman asked how the lots
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
Mayor Coleman requested the
applicant address the council.There were no questions for the applicant so
he declined to come to the podium.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.
Councilmember Eck commented he is
glad to see i t happening,as it appears to be a perfect piece of infill
property.
Councilmembers Dietz and Insalaco
and Vice Mayor Surra agreed.
Councilmember Eck MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.99-62,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT AND FINAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SIERRA ENTRADA GARDEN HOMES UNIT 3 SUBDIVISION (A
REPLAT OF TRACT B OF SIERRA ENTRADA GARDEN HOMES UNIT 2),CASE SD -97-09,BY
SUNSCAPE DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED,BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE
MOTION.
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VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1118/PZ-99-16,CITY
INITIATED REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 38
ACRES OWNED BY MCMILLAN MANUFACTURED HOME
DEVELOPMENT,LC.
)Development Services Director
Glen Van Nimwegen briefed the council on the item.This was originally zoned
as residential.The site was annexed into the city in 1995 with trailer
homesite zoning.On December 1,1999,an application was received to zone the
land as a senior manufactured home park.On December 2,1999,the new general
plan went into effect and staff decided there might be a better use for this
property.The current general plan shows the area as an employment/retail
site.He explained the growing smarter goals accomplished with this rezoning.
There is a market here for a major grocery store,and possibly a mini-
department store or a Wal-Mart very shortly.There could possibly be a Home
Depot -type use,too.Revenue projections showed that if this is developed as
a manufactured home park there would be one-time revenues of approximately
$190,000.If this is developed as a Wal-Mart it would bring in roughly
$35,000,000 in sales per year,equating to $700,000 per year in sales tax
revenues.Some residents bordering the property on the west raised some
concerns about the loss of views of the Superstition Mountains.There are
buffering regulations that would apply to this site.The planning and zoning
commission recommended approval of the case.
Councilmember Eck asked how many
people in the adjacent areas were against this rezoning.
Development Services Director Glen
Van Nimwegen stated he heard from one person who was adjacent to the property
and he is not sure how many voiced their opinion at the planning and zoning
commission meeting,but he seemed to recall only one speaking out there.
Councilmember Eck asked if the city
is west of that parcel.
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Development Services Director Glen
Van Nimwegen stated i t is actually Pinal County.
Mayor Coleman requested the
applicant address the council.
Mr.Sean Lake,10 W.Main Street,
Mesa,addressed the council.He had nothing to add and was there to answer
any questions.
Mayor Coleman opened the public
hearing as there were no questions for the applicant.
Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,
Apache Junction,addressed the council.He thought it was curious that the
city would initiate a zoning change.He was concerned about putting a "super
center"at this end of town and changing the whole scheme of things regarding
retail areas.He is also concerned about all the development of this nature
at this end of the city with no plans for diversity in housing.Everything
has been single family homes other than one rental housing.He mentioned a
crime -free rental housing using tax credits that received a low score at the
last meeting.
that the council approved that item.
not a low score.
41%.
been raised from that.
Mayor Coleman asked if he recalled
Councilmember Eck commented it was
Mr.Elliott Fisher commented it was
Councilmember Eck commented i t had
Mr.Elliott Fisher stated it was his
understanding that they received a low score and the applicant seemed to agree
with him that night_He asked who would be doing the work if they have all of
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this redevelopment and there is no transportation into Apache Junction;who
would be doing the low cost labor.
Mayor Coleman requested he keep his
comments on the particular item.
Mr.Elliott Fisher stated i t is all
related.This is a retail development.These are things that have to be
considered.
Councilmember Eck asked Mr.Fisher
what he believed would be the ideal thing for this location.
Mr.Elliott Fisher stated he could
see town homes or apartments,luxury or lower end housing in the area.There
should be more diversity.There are only military -style subdivisions.
Mayor Coleman asked why he spoke
against the cluster home concept.
Mr.Elliott Fisher stated it was
because single family homes are higher dollar.There are no other options
other than over $100,000.
against higher dollar housing in the city.
against it,he is for diversity.
Mayor Coleman asked if he were
Mr.Elliott Fisher stated he is not
Mayor Coleman asked him if he
thought higher dollar housing would not provide more diversity in the
community.
Mr.Elliott Fisher stated there were
3,500 single family permits issued last year and no apartment permits.There
was one town home development which was upscale.
Councilmember Dietz suggested he
discuss this with the property owners.
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Mr.Elliott Fisher stated they are
talking about zoning.He wanted to know who was guiding the future and what
their direction was.He believes i t is short-sighted if all they are going to
do is single family developments.
Mayor Coleman stated that is not
what this is supposed to be.
Mr.Elliott Fisher agreed,but they
are talking about retail.I t is all interrelated.The council does not seem
to understand that.
Councilmember Dietz commented that
this would generate funds for the city.
Mr.Elliott Fisher commented even i f
this is as feasible as they hope,he would like to know where they will get
the low cost labor.
Mr.Tom Schuelke,1889 S.Palo
Verde,Apache Junction,addressed the council.He commented there were no
signs posted that he could see regarding this proposed zoning change.He was
concerned that the owner did not agree with the rezoning and had no defense.
Property rights are fundamental to our society.City -initiated rezonings over
an owner's objections should seldom be used and then only under extreme
circumstances.He believes this rezoning should be terminated,stating his
reasons.He claimed the city views the rezoning as the best expected tax
benefit to the city,instead of what is beneficial to the owner.He concluded
that all vacant property in the city should be developed commercially.I t is
population growth that drives commercial development.Providing new residents
a place to live does as much to promote local tax revenue as providing a place
for them to shop.
Mayor Coleman asked him to
summarize.
Mr.Tom Schuelke stated he did not
believe he had used five minutes as he had timed i t at home.
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Mayor Coleman commented his
timekeeper had informed him that he needed to summarize.
Mr.Tom Schuelke stated he had four
paragraphs left.He is over halfway through his speech.
Mayor Coleman asked him if he were
now summarizing.
Mr.Tom Schuelke stated he had a
couple of other points he would like to raise and it would be faster to let
him read his remarks.He continued with city officials not understanding the
concept of population growth bringing in commercial.He was concerned that
the intersection for this project would jeopardize the flow of traffic in the
area.He does not believe a high volume retail center should be located
there.He commented the city should try to rezone 40 acres at Tomahawk and
Baseline instead.He commented if seasonal residents cause financial problems
than they should change the way the city generates revenue.
Mayor Coleman thanked Mr.Schuelke.
Mr.Tom Schuelke stated he had one
more paragraph.He started to continue his speech.
Sergeant Woody Haywood advised Mr.
Schuelke he was done and motioned him to sit down.
Mayor Coleman closed the public
hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He reopened the item to council
discussion.
Councilmember Eck commented he
thinks this project will create more diversity.People have been complaining
about putting in all residential,and now the city is putting in some
commercial.The property owner did not come forward to complain;he seems to
be happy with what is happening.
Vice Mayor Surra agreed that the
goal of the general plan was to bring balance to the community,and that is
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what is happening with this parcel.The cooperation of the owner of the
parcel was a pleasant experience.Verbose commentary does not necessarily
have to alter the way the council thinks about what is before them.It only
consumes time.She would like to see bigger restrictions or a timer used in
the future.
Councilmember Eck commented he could
see where someone living in the area would like to see 1.25 acre lots with
mobiles or homes on them.He enjoys the fact that most of it is still desert.
However,time changes things.He commented on the changes in his
neighborhood.
Mayor Coleman closed the discussion
and called for a motion.
Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1118 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE
MOTION.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
the ordinance by title only.
Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1118,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
MOTION.
the ordinance by title only.
Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS
ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT )
)Assistant City Manager George
Hoffman briefed the council on the item.He recommended approval of the
project.
Councilmember Eck commented he
wanted to be sure there would be employee involvement in this project,and
that i t not be just management.He wants the work force involved;they should
be listened to and solutions should come out of it.
Assistant City Manager George
Hoffman stated he sees this as a fundamental discussion in the beginning.
They need to determine what is important to employees.This will be a formal
process to elicit those values from the management team,from line workers and
everyone in between.They will be discussed numerous times,made into a
policy and then be used to train employees to those values.He gave as an
example customer service,that it means different things to different people,
and how employees are to cope with an angry customer.
Councilmember Eck commented he is
concerned that the employees get something out of it,that they not leave
feeling i t is a waste of time.
Assistant City Manager George
Hoffman stated that will not happen.The Employee Advisory Team is getting
together and functional,real decisions are coming out of that group.
Councilmember Eck asked who would be
taking the information and coming up with the program.
Assistant City Manager George
Hoffman stated that will be a part of the process todetermine the values.
Councilmember Eck asked Who would go
over the initial values and what would be the next step from there.
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Assistant City Manager George
Hoffman stated Sue will get together with the consultant and the management
team,and perhaps the Employee Advisory Team.
Councilmember Eck commented if the
latter people are to be involved they should be given some responsibility.
City Manager Curtis Shook stated i f
they are spending this amount of money,then they should be dedicated to
making sure the purpose is carried out.They intend to work with the entire
organization to develop some acceptable and defined definitions on what their
values are.
Councilmember Eck commented it
definitely needs to be out of the realm of Sue doing this:We were looking
for someone .who had actually taught courses when we were hiring for:that
position.He asked if this is different from that.
Assistant, City Manager George
Hoffman stated Michael Wade will be working with us.He has done sexual
harassment traininTin the past and has had a very good response from
employees.He will be the point person working with,the six employee groups.
This is not a situation where management has :determined what was wanted
beforehand;there will be :employee participation.
Councilmember Eck commented he has
been to other projects where employees put in a kit of hours but when it came
back to management,they changed everything.He wants to be sure that the
employees will be involved and heeded.
Assistant City Manager George
Hoffman stated they are looking for independent employees who exercise
independent judgment who do not have to have a supervisor standing over their
shoulder.To be effective,their values must go along with those of the
organization.
Mayor Coleman closed the discussion
and called for a motion.
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Councilmember Insalaco MOVED THAT
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND
SANDERS AND WADE CONSULTING,INC.,FOR ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT BE APPROVED AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN THE AGREEMENT.
Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.00-20/AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH MCMILLAN MANUFACTURED HOME
DEVELOPMENT,LC
)City Attorney Joel Stern briefed
the council on the item.He commented the developer and his attorney were in
attendance to answer any questions.
Mayor Coleman opened the item to
council discussion.
Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.00-20,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION TO ENTER
INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MCMILLAN MANUFACTURED HOME DEVELOPMENT,LC,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND STAFF TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO
ACCOMPLISH THE ABOVE,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
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COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTION
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,JULY 17,2000,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 18,2000,IN
THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM.
Councilmember Dietz reminded
everyone that there will be no work session or council meeting on Monday,July
3,2000,or Tuesday,July 4,2000 due to the Independence Day holiday,and
that there will be a budget work session,special meeting and public hearing
at 7:00 p.m.on Tuesday,July 11,2000,for adoption of the tentative budget
for FY 2000-01.
Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Councilmember Eck commented he went over for the grand opening of the new
Feedbag Restaurant only to find there was none.He was,however,very
impressed with the building.
ADJOURNMENT
)Mayor Coleman adjourned the
meeting at 10:30 p.m.
Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
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1.Acceptance of Agenda.
2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 6,2000.
3.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees.
Employees receiving recognition are:Public Works Department.
4.Appointment of qualified applicant to the Library Board.
5.Approval of Resolution No.00-16,Accepting Dedication of Land to the City
of Apache Junction.(This resolution is to accept dedication of land for
right-of-way and other associated purposes in conjunction with the street
improvement projects on Superstition Boulevard and Ironwood Drive.)
ACCEPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF JULY ,2000,BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 18TH DAY OF JULY ,2000.
DOUGLAS c,
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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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,held on 20th day of June,2000.I further certify that the
meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 29th day of June,2000.
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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