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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-01 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1,1998 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on September 1,1998,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 7:00 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 Urich Councilmember Insalaco Councilmember Eck Staff Present: Others 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 Community Outreach Coordinator Patrick Brenner Management Assistant Michael Munroe Assistant Planner Paul Michaud 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:PUBLIC WORKS STREET CREW;MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR "B"HOYT;AND THAT THE BID FOR THE CITIZEN/CITYSCAPE PUBLICATIONS BE AWARDED TO THE TRIBUNE NEWSPAPERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000,AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 1 OF 18 SIGN THE CONTRACT;AND THAT APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND THE APACHE JUNCTION UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ROUTE STATE FUNDING FOR TWO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS;AND THAT THE BID FOR PW 98-02, CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS OF CURB,GUTTER,SIDEWALKS,DRIVEWAYS, RAMPS AND RELATED WORK FOR IRONWOOD DRIVE,SOUTHERN AVENUE AND SAN MARCOS DRIVE BE AWARDED TO KRISDAN COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,668.55 PLUS 10%FOR OVERAGE FOR UNFORESEEN CHANGE ORDERS. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk Kathleen Connelly advised that Councilmember Dietz was unofficially sworn in last week so that he could participate in last night's work session. She then administered the official Oath of Office to newly -appointed Councilmember Rick Dietz.Mayor Coleman then presented him with an Apache Junction pin and a key to the city for his spouse. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Curtis Shook briefed the council on the Citizen's Leadership Institute which will be a 5-6 night program that deals with the different parts of municipal government.The idea is to expose citizens to city government,ordinances,and the way the city is required to do things by state law and ordinance.Staff plans on perfecting the draft over the next month or so and have the initial Institute this fall.He invited those in the audience to attend and commented the city hopes to be able to publicize this in the newspapers.This program has done well in other cities. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR FRY'S FOOD STORE W65 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.She commented this is a new license for a new Fry's location,and the reports in the packet reflect that the premises could not be inspected due to it currently being under construction.The applicant has been notified to attend this meeting. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 2 OF 18 Mayor Coleman asked the applicant i f he would like to address the council. Mr.Rob Nash,1924 E.Morrow Drive, Phoenix,spoke as the agent representing Fry's Food Stores.He commented the store under construction at 185 W.Apache Trail will be 62,000 sq.ft.,and the super store will include a bakery,deli,pharmacy,florist,seafood,health and beauty aids,general merchandise,video rentals and a bank.The liquor department will be a complementary department which will complete the super store concept,making it a one stop shopping center. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing and opened the item to council discussion.There being no council discussion,he called fora motion. Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER,LOCATION TRANSFER,CORPORATION,SERIES 9 LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED FOR FRY'S FOOD STORE #65 BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR TEXACO STAR MART )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on this item.She commented any time there is a change in the liquor license the applicant has to reapply with the state,and this is the case for the Texaco Star Mart.The applicant has been advised to attend. Mayor Coleman asked the applicant i f they would like to address the council.The applicant was not in attendance. He then opened the public hearing on this item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing and opened the item to council discussion. Councilmember Dietz commented the application shows that the closest school to the Texaco Star Mart is listed as the high school,when in fact i t is the elementary school at Broadway and Ironwood.I t is only .3 of a mile away,instead of a mile away. There was general council discussion stating that the school would still be far enough away for the license. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 3 OF 18 Councilmember Dietz added he was unsure whether this paperwork should be redone. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly suggested that the motion include a request to have the appliation corrected to show the additional school. Vice Mayor Surra asked if the applicant would be here the next time to answer questions regarding the information on the application. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated she could not guarantee someone would be here. Vice Mayor Surra asked if they got their letter the same as everyone else. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they did receive the letter. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR AN INTERIM PERMIT,NEW LICENSE,LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SERIES 10 LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED FOR TEXACO STAR MART BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL;AND ALSO TO REFLECT THE CHANGE OF THE LOCATION OF THE SCHOOL AND THE NEW DISTANCE FROM THE ACTUAL STORE,STATING WHERE THE SCHOOL IS LOCATED. Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:5-1 (Vice Mayor Surra voted in opposition.) The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LOS VAQUEROS )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.She commented this hearing is required due to a change in ownership for Los Vaqueros.The applicant was notified to attend the hearing. Mayor Coleman asked the applicant to address the council. Mr.George Wolf,who recently bought Los Vaqueros,addressed the council.He stated the restaurant/steakhouse is REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 14 OF 18 well known for its barbecue.He added he was there to answer any of their questions. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item as there were no questions from the council.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing and called for any discussion by the council.There being no discussion,he called for a motion. Councilmember Eck MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR AN INTERIM PERMIT,PERSON TRANSFER,CORPORATION,SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED FOR LOS VAQUEROS BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF PREMISES/ PATIO PERMIT FOR FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3850 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.This is for a special event for which they wish to extend their sales and drinking area from their current liquor license.She commented a representative is in attendance. applicant to address the council. Mayor Coleman requested the Mr.Pfeiffer stated he was there to answer any questions,and the extension is temporary. Vice Mayor Surra asked what the event would be. Mr.Pfeiffer commented they will have Labor Day activities. Vice Mayor Surra asked if it would be for members only. Mr.Pfeiffer stated that it would be for members only. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 5 OF 18 public hearing and called for any further discussion by the council.There being no discussion,he called for a motion. Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF PREMISES/PATIO PERMIT SUBMITTED FOR THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3850 BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1054/PZ-98-16 REZONING REQUEST BY JOSEPH AND MARILYN HUERTER FROM GENERAL RURAL TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL,CONVENTIONAL HOMES ) )Councilmember Dietz declared a conflict of interest as he had voted on this item while on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Assistant Planner Paul Michaud briefed the council on the item.This is to rezone the east 127'of lot 24; the entire property consists of lots 23 and 24 involving 1.65 gross acres. Both properties would have frontage on Ironwood.The properties north and east are zoned commercial,the remaining properties are zoned residential. The general plan calls for commercial,but the city has allowed single family dwellings in that designation as it is less intensive in use and that the commercial districts in the zoning ordinance do allow single family dwellings outright or by some planned development.The original lot would have a lot width of 100'where required and would be 1.2 acres where 1.25 acres is required.The setbacks for the existing home exceed the minimums.The CR-2 lot would meet the minimum lot width as it will be 100'and it will have the minimium lot size of 11,000 net sq.ft.The dwelling would have to meet the setbacks.The commission unanimously recommended approval of this request. Ordinance No.1054 has been prepared with four conditions of approval. applicant to address the council. Ironwood Drive,addressed the council. plans were for the property. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 6 OF 18 Mayor Coleman requested the Mrs.Marilyn Huerter,624 N. Mayor Coleman asked her what the Mrs.Marilyn Huerter stated they are splitting the property so her daughter can build a house and have her own property. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing and called for any council discussion.There being no further discussion,he called for a motion. Councilmember Insalaco MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1054 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:5-0-1 (Councilmember Dietz abstained from voting.) City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Insalaco MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1054,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Urich MOVED TO AMEND PAGE ONE,SECTION 1,IN GENERAL,STIPULATION 1,LAST SENTENCE,THAT STARTS "OTHERWISE",THE WORDS "IF NOT"SHOULD BE SUBSTITUTED FOR "OTHERWISE". Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE AMENDMENT. Vice Mayor Surra asked what the reason was for the change in language. City Attorney Joel Stern remarked it was one of his changes,and it was used to conform to language he has used in the past. Councilmember Eck asked what this would accomplish. City Attorney Joel Stern stated it is his habitual nature on this type of paragraph. Mayor Coleman called for a vote on the amendment first. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 7 OF 18 VOTE:5-0-1 (Councilmember Dietz abstained from voting.) The amendment carried. Mayor Coleman called for a vote on the main motion. VOTE:5-0-1 (Councilmember Dietz abstained from voting.) The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1055/PZ-98-17 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER )Councilmember Dietz declared a conflict of interest due to his having voted on this while being a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Assistant Planner Paul Michaud briefed the council on the item.This is an 11.8 acre property located at the northeast corner of Ironwood and Southern.The current zoning allows for a neighborhood shopping center.The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary planned development plan and conception elevation for such a center.Surrounding the site are commercial and residential properties,the high school and vacant land.The proposal calls for 94,000 sq.ft.of retail and restaurant space.The first phase will be a 42,000 sq.ft.market and 13,000 sq.ft.of retail shops south of it.No end users have been determined at this time.The proposal meets all the minimums and maximums of the zoning. The setbacks will need to be met according to standards.It exceeds the minimum number of parking spaces,and it must meet the open space and landscaping and screening requirements.It meets many of the general plan objectives.The commission gave the plan unanimous approval.He briefly went over the conditions included in the ordinance. Mayor Coleman requested the applicant to address the council.The applicant declined.Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and opened the item to council discussion.There being no discussion,he called for a motion. Vice Mayor Surra called for corrections relating to language prior to voting on the ordinance. Mayor Coleman asked the city attorney if there were any language corrections. City Attorney Joel Stern asked the assistant planner if these were the corrections he had listed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 8 OF 18 Assistant Planner Paul Michaud stated the word "operator"in the one stipulation should be "operators",and that is inside a parenthesis and was already included in the proposed revised ordinance. Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1055 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:5-0-1 (Councilmember Dietz abstained from voting.) City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only. Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1055,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE CORRECTION TO LANGUAGE REGARDING OPERATORS/OPERATOR. Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE: -5-0-1 (Councilmember Dietz abstained from voting.) The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.98-24/PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 17 ADDITIONAL LOTS AT SUNRISE RV RESORT )Councilmember Dietz declared a conflict of interest due to his having voted on this issue while being a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Assistant Planner Paul Michaud briefed the council on the item.This property is located at the southeast corner of Broadway and Ironwood.Tract Cis on the west ,side of the resort. This request is for approval of a preliminary replat of Tract C.Tract C is 1.5 acres originally platted for an underground wastewater treatment area for the subdivision,for retention,for water runoff and for recreational amenities.On September 17,1997,the city council approved Ordinance No. 1008 which changed the original plat of this property to allow for additional recreational vehicle spaces.The proper closure of the wastewater treatment area was completed in April of 1996,the subdivision connects to the sewer district,there is adequate retention and an assured water supply.Staff believes the plan generally conforms with the approved planned amendment except for five alterations:(1)Lot 1 N W reconfigured to match the platted configuration of Tract C;(2) •a 15'retention area has been reserved north of REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 9 OF 18 Lots 9 and 10;(3)the amendment called for a 6'public utility easement on one side of each lot,they now want to go with the original easement of 3'on each side;(4)Lots 1 and 2 have a minimum lot width of 22',which is less than the minimum lot width of 25'typically required under TH;and (5)Lot 3 is actually 30.5'instead of the 33'that the plat shows.The engineer commented only recreational vehicles may be placed on Lot 12 due to the drainage easement bisecting that lot,and the easement needs to be shown on the final plat.Staff presented six existing lots that are below the minimum standard lot width,one as small as 20',however,they abut up to open space. However,Lots 1 and 2 do not abut up to open space,and when measuring at the front of the lot,their widths are actually 20'and 18'respectively.I t is noted that these two lots are double the minimum size,being at 2,000 sq.ft., and the remaining lots that are being replatted are 1,500 sq.ft.No comments have been received on this request.The commission approved developing this replat as shown unanimously,and removed the condition that the lots be in complete compliance with trailer homesite regulations.Staff recommends including that condition,which means they would have to meet a minimum lot width of 25'.The approved planned development indicated the lot size would be 35'by 48'typically.Staff feels the lots less than typical standards are not in conformance with the approved plan and the request should have been made when the planned development amendment request was made. Mayor Coleman requested the applicant to address the council. Mr.Pat Suddarth,representing the owner of the resort,addressed the council.He commented this is the eighth time this has come before either the planning and zoning commission or the council.He believes all the issues have been brought up before and he is here to answer any questions. Vice Mayor Surra asked if they are to take it as is or if they are open to negotiations on those lots that are less than 25'in width. Mr.Pat Suddarth stated the owner has invested considerable time and money to abandon a water treatment plant, has gone through the procedures with the state and county agencies and entered into an agreement with the sewer district.Through the 17 sites,they are trying to recoup some of the expenses incurred two years ago through this process.He understands there are two lots that do not meet the minimum requirements,and they are asking for a consideration for abandoning the blight on the community of the water treatment plant.He admitted the owner did not want the water treatment plant,either.However,they are requesting a variance as though these lots are below the minimum width,they are twice the minimum lot size.The setback minimums could be met.These lots will be prime spaces.There are already several lots in the resort that do not meet the minimum requirement,and most of them do not abut open space.They are REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 10 OF 18 requesting this be approved as they already have existing lots in the resort that do not meet the minimum width standard. Vice Mayor Surra commented they are supposed to condone their being out of compliance on this replat since they are already out of compliance with existing lots. Mr.Pat Suddarth stated they would not be setting a precedence as there are already spaces in the resort that are what they are asking to do here. Vice Mayor Surra asked if they could take two lots close to them and make them smaller in width in order to make the two substandard lots meet the minimum requirement.They would still have seventeen lots. Mr.Pat Suddarth stated they feel that the 35'minimum width on the other lots is required due to the setbacks on either side. Vice Mayor Surra commented they are asking council to approve two lots that are less than 25'. Mr.Pat Suddarth responded that those two lots are more than twice the minimum required size. Vice Mayor Surra commented that is overall size. Mr.Pat Suddarth agreed.The only place they are short is on the access to the space. Vice Mayor Surra stated all lots should meet the minimum of a 25'width. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on this item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion. lots were still in question. part of the ordinance as written. they are part of the resolution. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 11 OF 18 Councilmember Eck asked if the two Vice Mayor Surra stated they are City Clerk Kathleen Connelly added Councilmember Eck commented he believed they should be given the two lots. Councilmember Urich agreed with Councilmember Eck.She added she had checked with a park model dealer to make sure there would be no difficulty backing in a park model into that size of lot.Though the front of the lot is narrow,the back is very wide. Mayor Coleman asked the assistant planner if they can meet all the setback requirements with the two lots designed the way they are. Assistant Planner Paul Michaud stated a park model could be placed in there,but it could not be placed straight in.If any additions such as a screen room were added,they would have to remove the screen room in order to get the park model out. Vice Mayor Surra commented the resolution as composed is out of compliance with the minimum regulations. Assistant Planner Paul Michaud stated the resolution reflects the commission recommendation with condition number two stricken. Councilmember Urich verified that this was a unanimous decision by the commission. Assistant Planner Paul Michaud stated that was correct. Mayor Coleman commented stipulation number two would have to be put back in in order to change the requirements. There being no further discussion,he called for a motion. Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.98-24,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,APPROVING PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION REPLAT,CASE NO.SD -98-02,SUNRISE RV RESORT,TRACT C;WHICH IS ALSO A REPLAT AND REDESIGNATION OF USE FOR TRACT C,AS APPROVED BY CASE NO.SD -83-01,SUNRISE RV RESORT,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:3-2-1 (Mayor Coleman and Vice Mayor Surra voted in opposition, Councilmember Dietz abstained due from voting.Vice Mayor Surra in voting in opposition commented she believed this would set a precedence and she did not wish to do so.) REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 12 OF 18 The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1029/SOLID WASTE COLLECTION )Management Assistant Michael Munroe briefed the council on the item.This ordinance sets some definitions for solid waste collection.It states what a solid waste collection agency is and does,and it sets permanent days and hours of collection,container standards and the collection and removal thereof,vehicle maintenance standards,appeals process and penalties that can be applied.Definitions of trailers,mobile/manufactured homes,mobile/manufactured homes/recreational vehicle and trailer parks and subdivisions have been added in order to include all city housing types in the definitions.Container standards have an exception for mobile/manufactured homes/recreational vehicle trailer parks and subdivisions. Mayor Coleman opened the item to council discussion. City Attorney Joel Stern commented any motion should reflect the changes and that the changes were submitted as of tonight. Mayor Coleman asked if it should be worded as "the newest draft". City Attorney Joel Stern stated that was correct. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion. Vice Mayor Surra commended Michael Munroe and Joel Stern for being quick with the revision. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Eck MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1029 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 13 OF 18 City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only with the emergency clause. Councilmember Eck MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1029,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED STIPULATING THE REVISIONS MADE TO THE MOST CURRENT DRAFT. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS. None. NEW BUSINESS. None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTION CONSIDERATION OF OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS ) )Mayor Coleman commented he had asked that this be placed on the agenda after speaking with the city manager. He would like to see a more systematic approach to planning for open space. The legislature passed the "Growing Smarter"legislation which expands the city's responsibiltiy in this regard.He would like to expand our general plan scope of work to include plans for obtaining and maintaining open space. He believes the city is fortunate to have Bureau of Land Management land strips to the north and east of the city,along with some wash areas through the center of town.He mentioned the possibility of a walking trail system. He added the possibility of open space set aside to the south of the city before i t is all gone.He would like to see if council would support directing staff to come up with some recommendations.He asked the city manager if there was enough direction in that regard for the city to expand the general plan to include the open space requirements. City Manager Curtis Shook stated the legislature passed that as a requirement and the city would be remiss if it was not included as an element.They can talk with the consultant about having that included in the general plan,though it was not part of the original contract.It should not cost very much,but it would standardize the document.Staff could identify some places that might reflect future open space concerns. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 14 OF 18 Vice Mayor Surra added they have several organizations that have been concerned with conserving and maintaining our open space and desert preservations.They may be good organizations to utilitize for input.Multiple small areas may be as wise as one good patch. Councilmember Dietz asked if the builders could be involved in throwing out ideas and possibly make this a continuous process. Vice Mayor Surra stated that would be okay if they were all on the same page regarding compliance. Councilmember Urich commented she thought it was an excellent idea. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Insalaco MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING OPEN SPACES:TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE GENERAL PLAN TO ADDRESS THE OPEN SPACE ISSUE. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Coleman asked if it was clear what they wanted staff to do. City Manager Curtis Shook stated he believed he understood what they wanted.He understands they not only wish to maintain the desert belting that they have right now,but also to continue intercity trails through the washes;it will be included in the discussions. Mayor Coleman added he was very impressed with Queen Creek and he would like to see a similar trail system here.He was also impressed with their requirements on developers. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES CONSIDERATION TO HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON MONDAY,OCTOBER 19,1998, IN LIEU OF OCTOBER 20 REGULAR MEETING ) )Vice Mayor Surra believed they needed to discuss an alternative date for this meeting due to the League of Arizona Towns and Cities Conference in Lake Havasu City that most everyone REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 15 OF 18 wishes to attend.They are beneficial for networking and for educational processes from the various panels and discussions held there.They encourage all the members to go,and this would mean the October 20 meeting would have to be abandoned.She suggested moving it to another date. Councilmember Eck asked if this would be a third meeting in October. There was general discussion by council that this would not be a third meeting in October,but that the conference takes place during the third week in October which is a regular council meeting date. Mayor Coleman stated they would hold a special meeting on the 19th. Vice Mayor Surra stated they would have the special meeting instead of the work session. City Manager Curtis Shook commented there may be some housekeeping type items that would not follow the normal procedures if they move to cancel the work session and regular meeting for that week. Vice Mayor Surra stated the council would not hold anyone responsible for those inconsistencies. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND A SPECIAL MEETING AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON MONDAY,OCTOBER 19,1998,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE CENTER AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Coleman asked if they needed a motion to cancel the October 20 meeting. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that was not necessary,it is already provided for by ordinance that the mayor may cancel the meeting.He may cancel up to one meeting per month. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 16 OF 18 Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON MONDAY,SEPTEMBER 14,1998,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE CENTER AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 15, 1998,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE CENTER. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilmember Urich commented she attended the organizational meeting of the Jaycees.She believes they have some young people in town who will be enthusiastic.They must have 20 to 30 people to organize.This will be the third rendition if they succeed,the last one ending 12 years ago with 200-250 members.She predicts there will be more members this time. Councilmember Eck commented he went to the Parks & Recreation meeting the other night and learned that 3 grants had just come through.They involve a $75,000 grant from the Heritage Fund which will be used to light the soccer fields at Prospector Park and add two ramadas;a $40,000 grant to help put the city into compliance with the ADA for the construction of sidewalks and ramps at Goldminer's Park and Prospector Park;and a $10,000 Game and Fish grant for further fencing.In addition,they are putting up new fencing and dugout roofs on the new ballfields,they are getting new tractors for the rodeo grounds,and they have put in a pump station there as they never had an adequate water supply.CSC Counts was there to present the master plan which had 3 main items of an aquatics center,a multi -generational center and transportation to get to those facilities. Councilmember Eck attended a meeting at the Senior Center with residents of the Apache Ho Subdivision and was impressed with the turnout.There were a number of issues the residents were concerned with,including traffic problems,safety and development issues. Mayor Coleman commented he attended the football game in Glendale and Apache Junction High School won 25-7.It was an excellent game. ADJOURNMENT meeting at 8:27 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 17 OF 18 )Mayor Coleman adjourned the 1.Acceptance of Agenda. 2.Acceptance of the Minutes of Special Meeting of August 4,1998. 3.Acceptance of the Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 4,1998. 4.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees. Employees receiving recognition are:Public Works Department Street Crew;"B"Hoyt,Public Works Department. 5.Approval of Bid for publication of Citizen/Cityscape Magazine. 6.Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Apache Junction Unified School District to route State funding for two School Resource Officers and authorization for City Manager to sign agreement. 7.Approval for Award of Bid for street improvement Project No.PW 98-15 for construction of curb,gutter,sidewalks,driveways,ramps and related work for Ironwood Drive,Southern Avenue and San Marcos Drive. ACCEPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1998,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk ,1998. GLAS OOLEMAN Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,held on the 1st day of September,1998.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 8th day of September,1998. City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1,1998 PAGE 18 OF 18