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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-03 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 3,1998 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on March 3,1998,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 Councilmember Insalaco gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember McClain led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Surra Councilmember Eck Councilmember Urich Councilmember Insalaco Councilmember Durbala Councilmember McClain Staff Present:City Manager Curtis Shook Asst.City Manager George Hoffman City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern City Engineer Gordon Grandy Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Public Works Director Doug Dobson Development Services Director Larry Harmer Community Outreach Coordinator Patrick Brenner Others Present:Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilmember Eck requested that Item No.7 be removed from the consent agenda. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 1 OF 15 Mayor Coleman suggested placing it after the city manager's report.There was general discussion on how the item should be removed from the agenda. Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NO.7 WHICH WE WILL MOVE TO DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THE CITY MANAGER'S REPORT;AND THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY THE FOLLOWING CITY EMPLOYEES:SIGNAL TECHNICIAN BROOKS GILLESPIE;PATROL OFFICER BOB BUGSCH; PATROL LIEUTENANT STEVE FRANCIS;PATROL OFFICER KENT FOWLER;PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE MEL MORRIS;PATROL OFFICER JEFF ROBINSON;AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO PAY ARIZONA WATER CO.THE AMOUNT OF $14,999.00 FOR THE LOWERING OF THE MAINS AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF DELAWARE AND WEST APACHE TRAIL FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT;AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE ON STATE CONTRACT FOR A 1998 CHEVROLET WT -1500 PICKUP FOR PUBLIC WORKS BE AWARDED TO CHAPMAN CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,897.00;FOR A 1998 FORD TAURUS FOR ENGINEERING BE AWARDED TO BERGE FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,607.22;AND FOR A 1998 JEEP CHEROKEE FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BE AWARDED TO ED MOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,945.65;AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PR -97-03,THE PROSPECTOR PARK STORAGE BUILDING EXPANSION,BE AWARDED TO RIGCO CONTRACTING INC.IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,153.00 WITH AN ADDITIONAL CONTINGENT AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 TO BE USED ONLY FOR POSSIBLE CHANGE ORDERS;AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.98-09,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 2034,CAMPUS MATCHING MONIES,APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,250,000 OVER A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD FROM THE STATE GENERAL FUND TO THE STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTS THAT HAVE PREVIOUSLY QUALIFIED FOR MATCHING MONIES PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES §15-1463(B),BE APPROVED. Councilmember Durbala SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell gave a brief description on the steps involved in the Annual Pinal County Spelling Bee for grades 4-8.He presented certicates of recognition to Daniel Hosey,Holly Dees,David Beck and Michael Durbala for representating the city in the competition.He added Michael Durbala finished third in the county -wide competition. Mr.Ron Ewing of URS Greiner addressed the council regarding the final report on the landfill expansion study and the executive summary. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 2 OF 15 Mr.John Egan of Woodward Clyde stated the well data from Well #6 showed it was slightly over for the arsenic level,however,they do not believe this is caused by the landfill.Tests have shown there is no groundwater contamination from leachate migration and the tight soils and depth of the landfill should preclude any gas migration.He discussed the public responses and where they were received from in the city and whether the responses were favorable or unfavorable from those locations. Mr.Ron Ewing reiterated that the arsenic in the well is a common problem that is easily solved by blending the water with another well which is what the city is doing.Regarding possible gas migration,mitigation factors can be built in by the landfill to solve this potential problem.Regarding the public responses,60% of them came from two residential developments off of Ironwood and Goldfield.He again complimented city staff for their assistance and thanked the public for responding on the questionaires.He added they have not been able to talk to Mary Warga and suggested she be allowed to ask questions at this time if it would be appropriate. City Attorney Joel Stern stated it would not be appropriate as this is not a public hearing.He added she can make a statement during the call to the public item. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Ralph Pew,10 W.Main Street,Mesa,addressed the council regarding the reconsideration of Ordinance No.1027.He recalled the council voted 6-1 to approve the project and not require stucco and tile on the manufactured home units.He added many of the future neighbors expressed that they would prefer siding over stucco finish,and it appeared many of the councilmembers debated this also.They are therefore concerned about the reconsideration of that matter.They have also learned that stucco applied on site invalidates the warranty that comes from the manufacturer of the home.As they are the ones managing the park and selling the homes,they do not want to have any difficulties with warranties.He added there is a lifetime warranty on the siding and caulking.He commented they will be doing ground mounted air conditioners.He stated this will always be a manufactured home park and the treatment of the exterior will not change that.He finished by adding they had filed the two zoning cases yesterday for the commercial corner and the amendment to the manufactured home park.He requested they not reconsider the ordinance and proceed with the one already discussed and approved. Mr.Jimmy Eidson,1309 W.15th Avenue,Apache Junction,complimented the council on their job.However,he is concerned with the person selected for the director of public safety.He believes the person should be selected from inside the state and preferably be one of three people inside the department. He commented Captain Scott has been doing the job more or less for last three to four years in his opinion and he believes he is qualified.He thinks that Captain Scott or either of the two lieutenants could do the job.He believes REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 3 OF 15 someone coming from out of state will see a big difference in the job than where he came from.He believes in promoting from within the city if there is a qualified man.He requested council to postpone ratification of the selection for a couple of weeks and for them to look at the captain's qualifications,look at what is in house and get out and talk to some of the people that have had contact with the department over the last few years.He stated a man in house knows where the problems are at,he knows what he has to do to take care of the problem,and he believes he will do it. Mrs.Mary Warga,1665 S.Meridian,Apache Junction,thanked Mr.Ewing for offering to answer her questions but she would like to read the report first. She requested the landfill study be placed in the library in the public repository section so that people who work an eight hour day can review it there after hours.She believes this should be done in an open manner and this would give all citizens the ability to review the report.She commented i t is common practice for environmental studies and documents to be placed in the library for public review. Mr.Scott Warga,1665 S.Meridian,Apache Junction addressed the council regarding the landfill study.He congratulated the consultants on their collection of information and the way it was put together,but that it was information he had given to them.He added that on June 6,1997,NASDAQ reported that Allied's liabilities were $198.3 million and their long term debt was $1,187,000,000.Their report stated anyone interested in following this company may want to take note of their exploding debt,and that Allied must continue raising money to fuel expansion.According to an article in Forbes,the chief executive officer of Allied stated they eschew hazardous wastes and stay away from large,privatized,municipal service contracts and prefer contracting with individual commercial accounts and homeowners.They can raise the rates without government approval,and they raise the rates 4% annually.He commented they will raise the rates to the citizens whether the landfill remains open or closes.He stated he read where federal security regulators held up a shelf registration until the debt structure was better explained.He urged the council to look at this seriously if the federal government,finance officers and NASDAQ are looking at this seriously.He is concerned that if the landfill goes under that the city will end up having to pay for the clean up. Ms.Damaris Jensen,1665 S.Meridian Drive,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding harassment at school.She is a student at Desert Shadows Middle School and stated she has experienced harassment at school since her mother's statement at the last meeting.She claimed she is being harassed by the teaching staff.She added she found it a coincidence since the mayor is also a teacher.She commented the council and mayor should have enough backbone to fight political battles in the political arena and leave the kids out of it. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 4 OF 15 Mrs.Alice Berner,538 N.Goldfield Rd.,Apache Junction,addressed the council regarding water installation for two lots on 19th Avenue.She stated they are required to run the water to the far end of the second lot and she cannot understand why as no one will be using the water line.She would like to go just to the second lot.She wanted to know who she should go to in order to seek relief,as they had been to the water company and did not receive any there. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. CONSENT AGENDA COUNCIL RATIFICATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR like to discuss some of city manager has agreed disagree with the final Councilmember Eck.She direction Mr.Eidson was )Councilmember Eck stated he would the hiring processes at a future date.He added the to do that.He commented he does not agree or decision. Councilmember McClain agreed with added she believes they should make some steps in the speaking of. Mayor Coleman called for any other comments or discussion.There being no further comments,he called for a motion. Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE CITY MANAGER'S SELECTION OF THE CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR BE RATIFIED AS MENTIONED IN OUR CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINALLY,MR.WARNER. Councilmember Durbala SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Coleman minute break. Mayor Coleman meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 5 OF 15 called for a ten reconvened the PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.98-08/CASE SD-97- 06/FINAL PLAT AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR RENAISSANCE PARK SUBDIVISION ) )Vice Mayor Surra stated she believed Canterbury Communities wanted to pull this until the March 17 meeting. Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias stated they have requested a postponement of the public hearing until the meeting of March 17.He gave the council a letter from Mr.Ralph Pew, representing Canterbury Communities,with the reasons why.He stated this would be a 138 lot planned development subdivision with recreational amenities already approved. hearing on the item. Mayor Coleman opened the public Mr.Russell Reardon,370 S.Copper Drive,Apache Junction,addressed the council.He stated that the neighborhood is concerned about the opening of 4th Avenue and the increased traffic to the area.He commented Mr.Rex Ross had stated that Canterbury Communities would be willing to pay for speed bumps and stop signs to discourage through traffic.He added he has a petition signed by residents but it has not been notarized.He stated the area is used as a recreation area by the winter visitors and the elderly who do a lot of walking,but there are no sidewalks.They also bicycle.It would be hazardous to have a lot of traffic in the area,especially speeders.He estimates the speed limit on Gold is 25 MPH,but people generally go 40-45 MPH.He urged the council to consider their problem. Mr.Jerry Buckley,280 S. Thunderbird,Apache Junction,addressed the council.He believes they need all the entrances and exits to the development that they can get.There are a lot of cul-de-sacs and the only way the people up north can get out is through 4th Avenue or through Thunderbird Drive.He would like to see a 4 -way stop sign at Gold to slow down the traffic in both directions. Ms.Faith Kozik,318 S.Copper Drive,Apache Junction,addressed the council.She agreed with the comments made by the previous gentlemen.She commented someone had come out to check the traffic on Gold for about an hours and they stated there was not enough traffic to do anything about.She stated the traffic on Gold has increased by 80% since Megafoods has opened.She asked that a traffic study be done with a counter over a 24 -hour period. Mayor Coleman closed the public hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion,he called for a motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 6 OF 15 Councilmember Insalaco MOVED THAT WE POSTPONE ITEM NO.11,PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.98-08,FINAL PLAT FOR RENAISSANCE PARK SUBDIVISION,TO THE 17TH OF MARCH. Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED ANNEXATION CASE AN -5-96/33.9 ACRES OF PRIVATELY OWNED LAND AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TOMAHAWK AND BASELINE ) )Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias briefed the council on this item.This is currently in Pinal County jurisdiction.This includes the new Quail Run Mobile Home Park,a salvage yard,a vacant lot and Cooper's Sewer and Drain.The steps in the Arizona Revised Statutes have been complied with for annexation.This item, is for discussion purposes only.If this land is annexed,it would be rezoned to the most similar of city districts. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on this item.There being no one wishing to speak,no discussion by council and no vote needing to be taken,he closed the item. PROPOSED ANNEXATION CASE AN -6-97/57.6 ACRES OF FREEWAY AND PRIVATELY OWNED LAND AT THE INTERSECTION OF U.S.60 AND TOMAHAWK )Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias briefed the council on this item.This is a little north of the previous annexation proposal.This will take in about a half -mile stretch of U.S.60 and vacant land.There is one private property owner and the Arizona Department of Transportation involved in this annexation.This item is also for discussion purposes only tonight. Councilmember McClain asked what the zoning was for the area. Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias stated the freeway is not zoned and the vacant land is zoned MH,or mobile home development,subdivision or otherwise. Mayor Coleman asked what this annexation would do to the county square area.Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias showed the council the results on the map. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 7 OF 15 Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated both annexations were initiated by property owners in the area. He added the one along the freeway may be rezoned for commercial purposes in the future. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing and closed the item as it was for informational purposes only. OLD BUSINESS. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO.1027 )Councilmember Durbala stated he had originally wanted to reconsider this,but he believes the ordinance is not written the way he had made the motion two weeks ago.He asked if they could change the way the ordinance was written versus the way the motion was made. He commented the motions in the minutes are the same,but the items asked to be stricken have not been stricken.He asked what they needed to do to change the one word in the ordinance that should be left out. City Attorney Joel Stern stated the revised ordinance was drafted by Associate Planner Kate Morris after reading the minutes that were drafted verbatim.The minutes are usually very accurate.The way it is drafted right now,it would become law.If it needed to be changed,it would be done by a motion for reconsideration. Councilmember Durbala stated in his original motion he had deleted the stucco finish and tile.The intent was to remove the stucco finish and tile roofs from condition five totally.This was not done.He asked the city attorney to confirm that they would have to reconsider the whole thing and readvertise it as there is apparently a mistake in listening or understanding the intent of the motion,or if could they do i t administratively. City Attorney Joel Stern stated he could not verify the accuracy of the minutes.He commented if his intent is to change the ordinance,then it would have to be reconsidered. Councilmember Durbala stated he possibly should have listened to the vice mayor and delayed this for another meeting to make sure it was done properly. City Attorney Joel Stern added there is a report in the packet from Kate Morris listing how she took the information from the minutes and prepared the ordinance. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 8 OF 15 Councilmember Durbala stated it says "by removing the word stucco"and tile. City Attorney Joel Stern recalled that he went over the motion again at Councilmember Urich's request and possibly things were left out. Councilmember Durbala wondered what the other councilmembers would think if the one sentence causing the problems was left out. Councilmember Urich stated if they voted for reconsideration tonight,they would be changing anything like this. She asked if they would have to be discussing it now if they voted for reconsideration. City Attorney Joel Stern stated they would not have to discuss any of the changes but he would need their direction so he could assist development services in drafting the correct language.The public hearing would have to take place on April 7.He suggested having a work session the night before. Mayor Coleman asked if they would have to comply with stucco finish and tile roofs for the main building and all the accessory structures if it was left exactly as i t is now. City Attorney Joel Stern stated if that is how it is written,that is correct. Councilmember Durbala commented that it states in number six that they have to provide three multi -color schemes. City Attorney Joel Stern stated there would be an ambiguity. Councilmember Durbala stated stucco is basicly a flat tone color. City Attorney Joel Stern stated the conditions say different things. Councilmember Durbala stated he would prefer the asphalt shingles and vinyl siding. Councilmember Urich commented she wanted another work session as she does not agree with Councilmember Durbala. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 9 OF 15 Councilmember Durbala stated there would be another work session on it as it will be brought up for reconsideration.If that is not passed,it stays as is.He added if no one else had anything else to say,he would offer a motion. Mayor Coleman asked if there were any more comments.There being none,he called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THE RECONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO.1027 FOR EXTERIOR FINISH,ROOFING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS BE APPROVED. Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1027 HAVE A WORK SESSION ON THE 6TH OF APRIL AND BE RECONSIDERED ON THE 7TH OF APRIL. Councilmember McClain SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS. None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTION PRESENTATION OF FINAL REPORT BY URS GREINER )City Manager Curtis Shook briefed the council on the item.He stated the council had asked that a study by done and they have heard the results.Staff is requesting that the information be transferred to the planning and zoning commission for their recommendation with a rezoning public hearing at a later date. Mayor Coleman opened the item to questions by the council. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 10 OF 15 Councilmember Eck asked how many days are supposed to be in the motion. City Manager Curtis Shook stated he believes the councilmember is asking for a certain amount of time to be given to staff and the planning and zoning commission before this is brought back to council. Vice Mayor Surra asked if there is a legal number of days that they would have to adhere to. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated if they give direction tonight for this to go to the planning and zoning commission,a work session for the planning and zoning commission would be on March 10 with a voting session of the planning and zoning commission advertised for March 24.If action is taken then,it would go to council for a work session on April 6 and a voting session on April 21. However,there is no guarantee that planning and zoning would vote on it on March 24 or call for another public hearing. Vice Mayor Surra asked if they could ask for it to be brought back to council within 14 days after planning and zoning action. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated the intent would be for it to go to council on the first available work session.Council does have the authority to put them on a time schedule by giving them 45 to 60 days. Councilmember Durbala asked if this stays with the planning and zoning commission if the commission takes no action. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated they would have to take some action to either recommend approval,recommend denial or specifically do a non -action vote.There would be no recommendation forwarded in that case. Vice Mayor Surra clarified that they could put a time limit on how long it would take for planning and zoning to take action. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated he believed there was some authority to do that. City Attorney Joel Stern added he believed they could,but he thought they had to bring it back within a certain amount of time or it would be automatic.He would check on that. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 11 OF 15 Councilmember Durbala asked if they could legally tell them that they want it back. There was general discussion on how many days should be given. Vice Mayor Surra offered a motion. She MOVED THAT THE URS GREINER REPORT REGARDING THE PROPOSED LANDFILL EXPANSION BE ACCEPTED:AND THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE APPROPRIATE STAFF AND TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGARDING THE GREINER REPORT:THAT THE ISSUE BE RETURNED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FIRST LEGALLY AVAILABLE DATE,THAT THE COMMISSION FORMULATE A RECOMMENDATION BASED UPON THE SCOPE OF WORK COVERED IN THE REPORT AND THAT THE RECOMMENDATION BE RETURNED TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITHIN 45 DAYS FOLLOWING THE ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RESEARCH POSSIBLE CITY FUNDING AND SUPPORT TO PROJECT HELP )City Manager Curtis Shook briefed the council on the item.He stated this is a community project that is a joint effort between the city,county,Northern Arizona University and the Apache Junction Unified School District.He thinks i t is an excellent project but what will go into the project needs to be defined and the issues involving how the council sees this and the code requirements need to be looked at. City Attorney Joel Stern stated there are issues regarding the ability of the city to give money away which are addressed in ordinances and the city code. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated there are two city ordinances,one codified as Article 2-14 and the other is Ordinance No.659.They both deal with financial assistance from the city to other agencies.They have to be non-profit agencies.She commented this project is similar to the Food Bank building from a number of years ago.The council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County at that time which gave them more ability to make use of the public funds. City Attorney Joel Stern stated the agreement would depend on the mission of the charitable organization.He added Councilmember Urich had some concerns about that. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 12 OF 15 Councilmember Urich stated she wanted the city attorney to investigate this a little further.She agreed it is a worthwhile project,but she is concerned that the money be used appropriately. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO RESEARCH THE CITY'S OPTIONS WITH REGARD TO PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO PROJECT HELP/VOLUNTEER ACTION CENTER PROJECT;THAT A REPORT BE RETURNED TO THE COUNCIL AT THE 20TH OF APRIL WORK SESSION AND AN ACTION ITEM AT THE 21ST OF APRIL REGULAR MEETING. Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES There was general discussion on the dates the council would need for executive sessions for performance evaluations. Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DATES,TIMES AND LOCATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSIONS FOR THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR THE CITY MANAGER,CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MAGISTRATE BE APPROVED:FOR MARCH 10TH,24TH,31ST AT 6:30 P.M.IN THE NEW COUNCIL EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS;AND AND I MOVE THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND WORK SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON MONDAY,MARCH 16,1998,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY; AND I MOVE THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,TUESDAY,MARCH 17, 1998,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE CENTER. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Vice Mayor Surra announced that the city booth at Lost Dutchman Days saw a lot of activity and received a lot of input from the residents regarding the direction they would like to see the city move on the general plan.She added REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 13 OF 15 they had t -shirts for people who donated $10 or more for the Project Help project and they collected $80 in 3 hours.The project is about halfway on their goal of raising the money needed for the building. ADJOURNMENT ) )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Agenda. 2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 17,1998. 3.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees. 4.Approval of Payment to Arizona Water Company for storm drain construction to lower mains at Delaware and West Apache Trail. 5.Approval and Authorization for purchase of three vehicles through State contract:a 1998 Chevrolet WT -1500 pickup for Public Works awarded to Chapman Chevrolet in the amount of $14,897.00;a 1998 Ford Taurus for Engineering awarded to Berge Ford in the amount of $14,607.22;and a 1998 Jeep Cherokee for Development Services awarded to Ed Moses in the amount of $18,945.65. 6.Consideration and Award of Bid for PR -97-03,"Prospector Park Storage Building"to lowest responsible bidder for metal building at Prospector Park Maintenance Yard. 7.Council Ratification of Selection of Public Safety Director. 8.Approval of Resolution No.98-09,Resolution of Support for House Bill 2034,Campus Matching Monies. ACCEPTED THIS 17TH DAY OF MARCH ,1998,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 17TH DAY OF MARCH DOUGLAS COVEMAN Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 14 OF 15 ,1998. 4THLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,held on the 3rd day of March,1998.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 6th day of March,1998. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3,1998 PAGE 15 OF 15