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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-05-05 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 5,1998 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on May 5,1998,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 7:08 p.m. INVOCATION Vice Mayor Surra gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Urich led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Surra Councilmember Urich Councilmember Insalaco Councilmember Durbala Staff Present: (Councilmember Eck was absent;one vacancy exists on the council.) City Manager Curtis Shook City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Robert Warner Interim City Engineer George Stephenson Public Works Director Doug Dobson Others Present:Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND THAT THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY CONTRACT PROVIDING $25,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE, EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLE AND A RADAR GUN BE APPROVED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 1 OF 19 Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Coleman read a proclamation designating May 3-9 as "Municipal Clerks Week"and presented the proclamation to City Clerk Kathleen Connelly. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mrs.Lori Rice,1000 W.Apache Trail,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding the pending AmVets liquor license.She is the owner of the Bee Lovely Hair Boutique at 1000 W.Apache Trail,Suite 121.She stated she was representing the majority of the businesses in Thunderbird Plaza.They are concerned with AmVets renting the downstairs business apartment and applying for a liquor license.She stated the businesses she represents want to protest that application. Ms.Jeri Noon,1000 W.Apache Trail,Apache Junction,of Jeri's Clippe Joynt, declined to address the council and agreed with Mrs.Rice's comments. Mr.Elliott Fisher,524 E.Quail,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding the council vacancy.He voiced his interest in the position.He commented the voters in the last election voted for change,and he believed he had a pretty good percentage of the vote,which should be considered.He believes the citizens of the town are interested in his issues.He does not think there should be a selection process:the vacancy should be filled by how the citizens voted at the last election. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS RENEWAL OF APPLICATION FOR OFF TRACK WAGERING FACILITY AT ARIZONA JOE'S RESTAURANT )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.She commented state law requires off track wagering facilities to get approval from the local government annually.This is for a continuation of the license already in effect at Arizona Joe's Restaurant,and it is for three separate functions -Turf Paradise,Prescott Downs and Fort Tuthill.The applicant should be in attendance. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 2 OF 19 Mr.Andy Kure,the director of off track betting for Turf Paradise,addressed the council.He stated this is one of 45 off track betting licenses that they have and requested council to approve the continuation. Councilmember Durbala asked if the satellite broadcasts had to be on the list. Mr.Andy Kure stated they come in under the guidance of the three race tracks.The race tracks are the permit holders.He added this license encompasses the calendar year. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion,he called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF THE OFF TRACK WAGERING FACILITY AT ARIZONA JOE'S RESTAURANT,SUBMITTED BY TURF PARADISE RACE COURSE ON BEHALF OF TURF PARADISE FOR SEPTEMBER 8,1998 THROUGH MAY 31,1999,PRESCOTT DOWNS FOR MAY 22,1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7,1998,AND FORT TUTHILL RACETRACK FOR JULY 1-6,1998,BE APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO THE ARIZONA RACING COMMISSION. Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1036,ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS )Engineering Supervisor George Stephenson briefed the council on the item.These are stop signs to control vehicle rights -of -way in Sunrise Canyon Subdivision.He commented a stop sign is also needed at Wickiup and Broadway.He recommended approval of the ordinance to establish these stop signs. 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 Urich MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1036 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 3 OF 19 Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only with the emergency clause. Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1036,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.98-13/PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENT REQUEST/MORROW & NORRIS ) )Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias briefed the council on the item.He stated this will create a private access easement which will serve a proposed three -lot land split for a 2.5 acre property located south of Foothill on the east side of Ironwood.The width has to be 28',extending into the third lot.Council requested at the work session that this easement be paved,and the revised ordinance has that stipulation.The owner has been advised of the request to pave the easement and is in agreement. Mayor Coleman asked if the stipulation needed to be referenced in the motion. Vice Mayor Surra asked if the revised resolution becomes the resolution voted on in any motion that is made. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated the one with the revision is the one they would be voting on. City Attorney Joel Stern stated the revised resolution is the one they are talking about,and he had approved the original this morning. applicant to address the council. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 4 OF 19 Mayor Coleman requested the Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias advised the council that the applicant was unable to attend as he was called to Tucson that evening. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion,he called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.98-13,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A TWENTY-EIGHT FOOT (28')WIDE PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.0108 PRIVATE ACCESS WAY STANDARDS OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE IN CASE PA -1-98,FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ACCESS TO CERTAIN TH/PD (TRAILER HOMESITES BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT)-ZONED PARCELS DESCRIBED HEREIN, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.98-01/FINAL PLAT & PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CORTEZ RANCH SUBDIVISION )Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias briefed the council on the item.This is for a 181 lot conventional home subdivision on 40 gross acres located at the northwest of Cortez and Baseline. The rezoning has already been approved,allowing for lots as small as 4,950 sq.ft.The lots range in size from 4,950 sq.ft.to 9,993 sq.ft.,with the average lot being a little over 5700 sq.ft.There will be a central recreation area and a southwestern recreation area.The final plat is in substantial compliance.The preliminary plat showed a 179 lot subdivision. The additional lots came from their receiving a vacation of 50'of right-of- way along Baseline,with additional open space being received by the city. The original final plat had 183 lots,staff took away 2 for additional open space near the central recreation area.He commented on the different elevations included in their packets,with homes ranging in size from 1100 sq.ft.to 1600 sq.ft.for the single story homes and larger square footage for the two story homes.Council had discussed the possibility of the developer losing Lot 123 at the work session last night,which is also in the central recreation area. Councilmember Urich asked if the hiking trail would be paved. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 5 OF 19 Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias stated it has a weatherproof treatment on it. generally use a crushed granite surface. City Manager Curtis Shook added they Councilmember Durbala asked if the applicant had been advised of council's request to remove Lot 123 and possibly add a basketball court to that area. Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias stated he had mentioned those requests to Sean Lake,the applicant's attorney. He was going to speak to the applicant and provide them with a response tonight. applicant to address the council. Mayor Coleman requested the Mr.Sean Lake,representing the applicant,Courtland Homes,addressed the council.He briefly went over the history of the project.He believes the final plat is a better plan than the preliminary plat as the open space has been increased by 15,000 sq.ft.,which is 57% more than what is required by code.The total amount of usable open space has been increased by 25%,250% more than what is required by code.The turf,play areas and sidewalks have been increased,and the lot size average has increased.He gave a breakdown as to how the right-of-way that was vacated was put to use.The south open space will have a large,grass,play area,picnic tables,benches and ramadas.The north play area will have a volleyball court,ramada and picnic tables.He finished by adding the final plat is in substantial compliance. Vice Mayor Surra stated they are not looking at the open spaces of this planned development as it pertains to what is in the code.They are looking at their planned development only.She commented their boundaries changed from the preliminary plat to the final plat and she believes that would be a substantial change.She asked if he thought it might be a substantial change. plat does not have the exact dimensions. they are added into the computer for the referring to the extra 50'of easement gi new lots after receiving that easement. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 6 OF 19 Mr.Sean Lake stated a preliminary The exact calculations come out when final plat. Vice Mayor Surra commented she was ven to the project.They had added 4 City Manager Curtis Shook stated the preliminary plat did not include the abandonment.The applicant had asked to explore that possibility. Vice Mayor Surra stated the council had wanted to explore and possibly ask for different concessions. City Manager Curtis Shook commented the property boundaries in the preliminary are far different than what is in the final plat.The abandonment adds value to the land without compensation, therefore,it was put on the record for the city to have negotiations regarding the open space on the final plat.The developer still gains lot size,creating a more expensive lot,and the developer gains one or two more lots.The council needs to determine what configuration is best for the open space. City Attorney Joel Stern asked if that was put on the record at the July hearing. City Manager Curtis Shook stated it was. Councilmember Urich asked what percentage of the open space in Tract A is for water retention. Mr.Sean Lake stated is 25% of the open space,or approximately one acre. Councilmember Urich asked what part of it is for recreation and what part of it is for water retention,or is it all for water retention. The civil engineer for the project stated the retention basin is about one acre,with the usable portion of Tract A being .54 acres.There is a 10'wide hiking trail running along the drainage channel.That is not considered part of the usable area. Councilmember Urich stated it would not be usable when it is underwater. The civil engineer stated it would never be underwater,as it is a 10'strip above the water surface elevation. Councilmember Durbala asked if they could remove Lot 123 in exchange for getting the free land.They would still end up with an additional lot.He commented he would prefer to see a basketball court rather than a volleyball court in this subdivision,or they REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 7 OF 19 could leave the volleyball court and add a basketball court where Lot 123 exists at this time. Councilmember Insalaco commented Lot 123 looks out of place to him.It detracts from the whole area.Hp is also opposed to the 45'width lots,though he realizes this is the last one.He would like to see Lot 123 removed and agreed with Councilmember Durbala on placing a basketball court there.Otherwise,he likes what he sees of the subdivision. There was general discussion whether the volleyball court would be lost or whether there would be both a volleyball court and a basketball court in the recreation area. Councilmember Urich agreed that Lot 123 should be deleted. Councilmember Durbala asked for the applicant's opinion on Lot 123 being removed and putting a basketball court in there. Mr.Sean Lake stated he had discussed this with the applicant.He is concerned about losing Lot 123 though he understands i t looks out of place.However,he thought he had made it clear as to what his intentions were with the vacated property.He commented he had just talked to the applicant,and the applicant stated if the plat would be denied if Lot 123 was left in,yet approved if it was removed, than the lot was to be removed. Councilmember Durbala asked if the basketball court would be included. Mr.Sean Lake stated they were trying to create an open space where children could run around.He believes the applicant would prefer to create an enlarged grass open space.The applicant likes volleyball and that is why they are putting in the volleyball court. Mayor Coleman stated he preferred to throw frisbees,and the open grassy area would be more amenable for that.He commented he would like to see it remain open.He agreed with the rest of council that Lot 123 cuts a big chunk out of that area and it should be removed. Mr.Sean Lake asked how long approval of the plat would take if they removed Lot 123. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 8 OF 19 there would be no delay. Council responded in general that City Manager Curtis Shook stated if council agrees to the final plat with the removal of that lot,and the applicant agrees,then i t is complete. be a matter of "whiting out"the lot. Mr.Sean Lake stated it would just City Manager Curtis Shook stated they would have to resubmit in accordance with council direction before i t could be recorded. Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias stated the deletion of the lot would require some redrawing and adjusting the plans,but that can be accomplished almost immediately. City Attorney Joel Stern added i t would not require another hearing before the council. City Manager Curtis Shook commented the only delay would probably be on the part of the applicant in making those small changes to the drawings.They are fairly responsive insofar as turnarounds and will work with the developer. Vice Mayor Surra stated she would prefer to see the open space rather than paving it over for a basketball court. go along with that. hearing on the item. Councilmember Urich stated she would Mayor Coleman opened the public Mr.Elliott Fisher,524 E.Quail, Apache Junction,addressed the council.He asked if this was family housing or for 55 and above. Councilmember Insalaco stated i t is family housing. Mayor Coleman closed the public hearing with no one else wishing to speak and reopened the item to council discussion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 9 OF 19 Councilmember Durbala commented he would like to see a basketball court as they appear to be used more than other recreational facilities in the subdivisions.They keep kids off the street. He asked if they could change the volleyball court to a basketball court. Vice Mayor Surra stated she liked the diversity that has not been seen in other planned developments.That means a lot to her as they have been asking for diversity;she would not like to turn it down and have another basketball court.She would like to see a volleyball court in at least one of the planned developments. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.98-01,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 CORTEZ RANCH SUBDIVISION,CASE SD -97-02,BY COURTLAND HOMES,INC.,BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS:THAT LOT NUMBER 123 BE REMOVED AND BE USED AS OPEN SPACE. MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS. None. minute break. meeting. NEW BUSINESS. Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE Mayor Coleman Mayor Coleman called for a ten reconvened the PRESENTATION BY ENGLEWOOD DEVELOPMENT CO., INC.-"THE CROSSINGS AT APACHE JUNCTION") )City Manager Curtis Shook introduced Mike Surak,the president and owner of Englewood Development,and Carla Fewell. Ms.Carla Fewell,vice president of Englewood Development Company,addressed the council.She stated they are REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 10 OF 19 here to explain about a new,proposed apartment development.Their company has developed about 1,500 apartments,and they decided with the growth in Apache Junction that the city could use more apartments.They discussed with staff what types of housing were needed in the city.They learned that rental housing was needed in the revitalization area and they have purchased a site on Phelps Drive across from where Fry's is going in.They purchased 6.5 acres and propose to build 112 apartments.The apartments will have high quality construction but will have affordable rents.The typical resident will earn about $20,000 a year.The rent levels will range from $300 a month to $655 a month with various levels in between. Mr.Mike Surak stated they will be applying for tax credits from the Arizona Housing Authority.In order to get the tax credits,they must have the city's support.They looked at numerous cities in Arizona and it appeared that Apache Junction had the greatest demand for apartments.Their market analyst showed that 300-400 apartments are needed in the area,but they do not wish to build that many at this time.He commented they have been in the business since 1974.They build the units and keep them.Thus,they put a little more quality into the units since they have to maintain them.The apartments will have a perimeter road going around them with a courtyard in the center featuring a swimming pool.As many apartments as possible will be facing that amenity. Ms.Carla Fewell added the site is already zoned for apartments.They will not be requesting any zoning changes or variances.They wanted council to understand their concept of affordable apartment living for families.She added there have been no new apartments built in Apache Junction since the early 80's. Councilmember Urich asked about their brochure stating they had built 1,072 apartments while tonight they were saying they had built 1,500. Ms.Carla Fewell stated the brochure is from June 1997 and they have built the additional apartments in the last year. Councilmember Urich asked where those have been built. Ms.Carla Fewell stated all of their apartments are in Indiana and Illinois at this time.This development will be their first in Arizona.They have been looking for an area to expand to,as the population growth in that area is stagnant or declining.They are looking for an area with high growth but one they can manage hands on.There are direct flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix:they can fly here as fast as they can drive to some of their other locations. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 11 OF 19 Councilmember Urich asked if the pictures in their brochure are similar to the project that they are proposing. Mr.Mike Surak stated the building design will be very similar,but they will be using tile roofs.They will adapt it to the local conditions out here. Councilmember Urich asked if the city would lose their 2% tax under this tax credit program. Ms.Carla Fewell stated the tax credit program has nothing to do with the city tax.It will not affect i t in any way.The tax credits are awarded and provided by the Internal Revenue Service:they are federal tax credits that every state is allowed to award to developers of affordable rental housing.The property will receive federal income tax benefits,but i t has nothing to do with local taxes. Councilmember Insalaco asked i f there would be a wall along the road to separate that property from ABCO Plaza. Mr.Mike Surak stated they intend to put a wall up at this time. Vice Mayor Surra asked if the wall would be totally around the development or just to separate that boundary. Mr.Mike Surak stated they are looking at putting up a wall all the way around the development. Councilmember Insalaco asked if that excluded the Phelps Drive entrance. Mr.Mike Surak stated that was correct. Councilmember Durbala asked if this would be set up for permanent residents rather than winter visitors. Mr.Mike Surak commented they would not be for the winter visitors at all. Mayor Coleman asked if there were a residency requirement. Ms.Carla Fewell stated there is no residency requirement,but it has to be their principal residence,and the leases are for one year. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 12 OF 19 Mr.Mike Surak stated they are not going after the winter visitor market. Councilmember Durbala stated he had assumed they were going after the family market from the types of apartments they were proposing to build. Vice Mayor Surra asked if income requirements and it being a primary residence are criteria for renters applying to live there. Mr.Mike Surak stated that was correct. Vice Mayor Surra asked if there were any other items on that list of criteria that are significant. Ms.Carla Fewell stated those are the only significant criteria thay have to go by,but they add others such as checking references,credit history checks and others. Vice Mayor Surra asked if they could have pets. Ms.Carla Fewell stated they generally have not allowed them in the past. Mr.Mike Surak stated they would require a larger deposit and additional rent if they did in order to take care of the problems associated with pets. Ms.Carla Fewell added that in the few cases where they are allowed,they have to be small pets. Councilmember Durbala commented he had noticed it would all be covered parking. Mr.Mike Surak stated there would be some covered parking,but not all of it would be covered. Vice Mayor Surra asked if there would be one covered place per unit. Mr.Mike Surak stated there would be. Vice Mayor Surra asked if they planned for a wide entrance and had specific designs in mind. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 13 OF 19 Mr.Mike Surak stated they want to make sure that the entrance will be attractive.He reiterated that the council's support is very important for them to be successful in getting the tax credits.There is a cap for each state on the number of tax credits based upon the population. Mayor Coleman asked what their time frame was. Ms.Carla Fewell stated the State of Arizona will write a form letter to the mayor,but she does not know when that will be sent out.They plan to tell the developers if they have been awarded the tax credits by July 15. Mr.Mike Surak stated they submitted the application on Thursday,April 30.If they are successful,they would probably begin construction around November or December. Mayor Coleman closed the item with no further discussion. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION AND DIRECTION ON PROCEDURE FOR FILLING COUNCIL VACANCY ) )Councilmember Durbala asked if the resignation needed to be accepted before they discuss the procedure for filling the vacancy. City Attorney Joel Stern stated that was correct. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL OF COUNCILMEMBER VIRGINIA MCCLAIN BE ACCEPTED. MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. some discussion on this to possibly set some of the May 18 date to June time.The start of the Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE Mayor Coleman stated there had been at the work session,and council expressed their wish the dates back on the time frame. Councilmember Durbala wanted to move 19.This would give everyone a sufficient amount of interview process would depend on how many applicants REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 14 OF 19 there are.They might have a special meeting for that after the July 4 holiday.He would like to hold off on a specific date until they see how many applicants they have. Mayor Coleman agreed with him. Councilmember Durbala stated he would like to see an ad in each of the papers as well as some public releases advertising the position and its qualifications.He would like the financial disclosure statement added to the list of requirements. Councilmember Urich asked which newspapers he was talking about. Councilmember Durbala stated the A.J.News and the Independent. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked him what kind of ad he wanted in the papers. Councilmember Durbala responded with something advertising the position and saying that the qualifications can be picked up at the city clerk's office. newspapers he was talking about. A.J.News and the Independent. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked if he wanted something more than a press release. Councilmember Durbala stated that was correct.He wants to make sure something was out there so that everyone would have an opportunity to see it. City Attorney Joel Stern asked him to clarify the financial statement. Councilmember Durbala stated it is the financial statement that they have all had to fill out.He read the qualifications for the position and requested those be in the ad. Vice Mayor Surra asked to amend the financial disclosure statement part to read that the applicant not take up the time of city staff to assist in completing it. Councilmember Durbala agreed that they could not get any assistance from city personnel;they have to fill it out by themselves.He went on to add that the ten questions listed in the packet need to be filled out by the applicant. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 15 OF 19 City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked if the questions were to be responded to in writing by the deadline. Councilmember Durbala stated that was correct. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked if they were looking at some sort of affidavit from the applicants regarding their qualifications. Councilmember Durbala stated he would like to see them have the same forms as if they were running for the office.The only exception is their having to fill out the ten questions and the talent bank applications. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated she would incorporate the candidate qualifications into an affidavit requiring notarization. Councilmember Urich asked i f anything needed to be added about the application being filled out completely to be considered. Councilmember Durbala stated he would not add that as he did not want to disallow anyone from being interviewed.They could add that as an amendment if they wished. Vice Mayor Surra commented any questions that are left unanswered can be asked verbally at the interview. Mayor Coleman asked if there were a second to the motion. Vice Mayor Surra asked that it be read back as there were numerous changes along the way. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read Councilmember Durbala's motion as "THAT THE DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS BE JUNE 19 AT 5:00 P.M.;THAT THE DATE FOR THE INTERVIEWS WILL BE SELECTED AFTER THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS ARE KNOWN;THAT ADS BE PLACED IN THE TWO LOCAL PAPERS AS WELL AS PRESS RELEASES;THAT THERE BE NOTIFICATION ON THE CANDIDATE ELECT PANEL;THE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE,WHICH IS THE SAME AS REQUIRED WITH THE COUNCIL,BE FILED WITH THE APPLICANT FILLING OUT THE STATEMENT ON THEIR OWN, TO BE FILED AT THE SAME TIME AS THEIR RESPONSES TO THE QUESTIONS;THAT THE QUESTIONS USED WILL BE THOSE TEN THAT ARE IN THE COUNCIL PACKET AND THEY SHOULD BE RESPONDED TO IN WRITING BY JUNE 19,1998;AND THAT THE PACKET INCLUDE AN AFFIDAVIT OF SOME KIND ATTESTING TO AND BEING NOTARIZED THAT THEY MEET THE CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS THAT ARE IN THE STATE LAW." REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 16 OF 19 responses motion to to the questions needed to be read "THAT THE RESPONSES MUST Vice Mayor Surra asked if the handwritten or typed out. Councilmember Durbala amended the BE LEGIBLE". Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTION LOST DUTCHMAN BOULEVARD CLOSURE FROM MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD TO PINAL COUNTY BOUNDARY )City Attorney Joel Stern briefed the council on the item.They were waiting to verify the ownership of the north and south portions of Lost Dutchman.They have received a title report from the state on this.He has had conversations with Sandie Smith on the issue and the county has received a letter from the state basically authorizing the closure and the work.He asked council to give direction to staff to draft the appropriate paperwork to approve the closure and allow the county to start work. Vice Mayor Surra stated this has been discussed at various work sessions and requested to make a motion.She MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING THE LOST DUTCHMAN BOULEVARD CLOSURE FROM MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD TO THE PINAL COUNTY BOUNDARY:THAT STAFF DRAFT THE APPROPRIATE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY FOR CLOSURE OF A ROADWAY AND MAINTENANCE OF BARRIERS,AND REVEGETATION,RELANDSCAPING OF LOST DUTCHMAN BOULEVARD AT MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD UP TO THE PINAL COUNTY BOUNDARY. Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 17 OF 19 MONDAY,MAY 18,1998,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE CENTER AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY: AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,TUESDAY,MAY 19,1998,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE CENTER. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilmember Urich announced she would be attending the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality seminar on May 12 representing the city and council. Vice Mayor Surra stated she also has a reservation for that seminar,but she has something else she is supposed to be doing.She is hoping she can break away to attend it also. Councilmember Durbala announced that there were two councilmembers at the Jerry Burgess golf tournament for the youth program.Councilmember Eck's foursome came in first place,and his group with the chief of police,Curtis and a friend came in third. City Manager Curtis Shook stated he attended the Pinal County Town Hall regarding the impact of seniors moving into the county.He thought it was successful and the findings should be published in approximately three weeks. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Agenda. 2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 21,1998. 3.Approval to accept Governor's Office of Highway Safety contract offering $25,000 for the purchase of a vehicle,emergency equipment for the vehicle and a radar gun. ACCEPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF MAY ,1998,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 18 OF 19 SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 19TH DAY OF ATTEST: City Clerk MAY DOUGLAS gOLEMAN Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION ,1998. 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 5th day of May,1998.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 12th day of May,1998. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5,1998 PAGE 19 OF 19