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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-18 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18,1997 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on March 18,1997,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Surra gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Durbala led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Vice Mayor Richmond Councilmember Surra Councilmember Urich Councilmember Durbala Councilmember Hendricks Staff Present: Others Present: (Mayor Coleman and Councilmember Barker were absent.) City Manager Curtis Shook City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Interim City Attorney Bill Farrell Public Safety Director Robert Galloway Public Works Director Doug Dobson Development Services Director Larry Harmer Library Director Pam Loui Associate Planner Kate Morris Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) )Councilmember Surra MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY THE FOLLOWING CITY EMPLOYEES:THE POLICE DEPARTMENT;THE BUILDING STAFF;AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 1 OF 16 THAT RESOLUTION NO.97-08,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL AND MARICOPA COUNTIES,ARIZONA,CONDUCTING AND ACCEPTING THE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES FOR THE APACHE JUNCTION PRIMARY ELECTION HELD MARCH 11,1997;AND ORDERING THE RECORDING OF SUCH RESOLUTION; AND THAT THE BID FOR PW 96-12 DIESEL -POWERED TANDEM AXLE 10.5 YARD DUMP TRUCK BE AWARDED TO SUNDANCE TRUCK CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,226.94 PLUS THE ADDITIONAL $135.00 FOR THE OPTIONAL FEATURES;AND THAT THE REJECTION OF ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR ENG 97-01 SEWER LATERALS FOR THE CITY COMPLEX;AND THAT AUTHORIZATION AND DIRECTION TO CITY REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE IN SUPERIOR COURT REGARDING ARCARO V.APACHE JUNCTION WITH SPECIFIC AUTHORITY TO SETTLE LITIGATION,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Vice Mayor Richmond requested City Clerk Kathy Connelly to read the proclamation declaring April as "Child Abuse Prevention Month".No representative of the Pinal/Gila Council for Child Abuse Prevention and Education was in attendance to receive the proclamation after it was read. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.John Pein,6326 E.20th Avenue,addressed the council on the pending dog ordinance.He commented on the work that has been put into it for almost two years and asked that it be drawn up.He also commented on the Chamber of Commerce calling the rodeo arena during Lost Dutchman Days the "special events center"and requested that it be promoted as a rodeo arena. Mr.Noel Benoist,P.O.Box 3481,Apache Junction,85217,addressed the council on zoning enforcement.He is a paralegal and a couple of zoning enforcement cases have been brought to his attention,the ones for Mr.Diekman and one on Ohio St.The problem is with Bob Mayes.He tried to talk to him on Mr. Diekman's case and Bob Mayes refused to talk to him,telling him to talk to the defense attorney.When he explained he was not the defendant,Mayes called for a police officer and alleged he had been threatened.All he stated to Mayes was what the law was.He stated constitutional and/or federal violations existed and he was trying to explain this.He would like to see REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 2 OF 16 everyone get together to look at this in depth.He believes Mr.Diekman is a victim of rumors and selective enforcement. Mr.Wesley Diekman,1650 N.Vista,addressed the council on zoning enforcement.He believes the city has a problem that is unconstitutional and very biased.Approximately 6 years ago he had water running across his land from the city and he called the engineer out to his property who told him what he must do to correct the problem.He has been following those directions ever since and the water then ran down a wash as it was supposed to do.It has been checked periodically by the city and county with no complaints.A few months ago at their SHA meeting city officials,including Bob Mayes, attended and briefed them on the growth of the city.He had a disagreement with Bob Mayes at the meeting and his troubles started shortly thereafter. Bob Mayes is now telling him he has to move everything.When at court the city attorney stated they were not worried about what was there.On September 27 Bob Mayes put a cease and desist order against him.On September 28 Mayes told a truck driver and he that he did not have an order.He was asked 3 times and all 3 times he denied it,though he had signed it the day before. He has followed what the city engineer told him to do and believes he is being discriminated against.He claims his neighbor who owns the Grand Center wants his land and is trying to buy the whole section,which he believes has some push behind this.He wants to sit down with the city and work this out. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS CASE NO.PZ-96-19/ORDINANCE NO.984 ) )Associate Planner Kate Morris briefed the council on this item.She stated the lots in question abut Coconino Drive.They are requesting a zoning change to light industrial by planned development.She stated the owner's representative is present,and the owner had contacted the 11 contiguous property owners to see if they wanted their properties considered for this rezoning at the same time,and 88% were in favor of having theirs rezoned in addition to his.These lots are only 25'wide and a number of them have been combined.This ordinance allows for extremely limited uses in the rectangular area.The suggested uses are civic type uses,postal services,administrative services for non-profit organizations and office type uses.For the light industrial section,the businesses would have to be in an entirely enclosed building and could be such things as assembly or manufacture of electrical components,an upholstery shop,welding or machine shops,veterinary hospitals,cabinet shop,instrument manufacturing,pottery manufacturing,sign shop or a tire shop.A conditional use permit could be used for other businesses that may be satisfactory.Other conditions included strict application of Ordinance No.940,only the lots in the Superstition Villa would be affected by this case and that all proposed REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 3 OF 16 development shall be reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the city council. Vice Mayor Richmond opened the item to questions by the council.There being none she opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,she closed the public hearing and reopened the item to the council.There being no further discussion,she called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.984 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathy Connelly read Ordinance No.984 by title only. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.984,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CASE PZ-4-96/ORDINANCE NO.986/REZONING FOR SUNRISE ESTATES )Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias briefed the council on this item.This is a 45 acre property with a requested 220+ lot subdivision.It is between US 60 and Baseline,just west of the Delaware alignment.It is accessed by Ironwood through 36th Avenue west.It is a conventional home,family type subdivision,with lots no smaller than 6,050 sq.ft.in size and 55'minimum width.There is concern over the main access to the subdivision on 36th Avenue,with a second access for entry only on Baseline proposed.The applicants have requested that this be postponed for an uncertain date as they have drainage issues they are still working on. In addition,a protest petition has been received from the owners of Palmas del Sol East,a manufactured home park adjacent to and east of this property. It is a valid protest petition and will require a 3/4 vote of the council. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 4 OF 16 Vice Mayor Richmond opened the item to questions by the council.There being no questions,she opened the public hearing on the item. Phil Wiselow,8512 Tuscany, #214, Via del Ray,California,addressed the council.He represented AJ Palmas,the owner of Palmas del Sol East.He described Palmas del Sol East as a high quality community with residents who paid them rent to maintain a secure and stable environment.He complained the developers had never met with them. They are concerned about the sole access being 36th Avenue as the road is not very wide and requested a method to force traffic to slow down.They are concerned about the road being unlit.They are concerned about pedestrian access.They are also concerned about security and noise issues and requested a minimum of an 8'wall between the two properties and that the single family homes accomodate the homes west of the development.They requested the aesthetics to be at least as pleasing as their community,and do not want to see roof -mounted coolers,they want to see landscaping in the common areas and on individual homesites and strong CC&R's,including the prohibition of boat storage and non -operational vehicles.They would like to see underground utilities and tiled or shingled roofs.They would also like the developer to provide them with a liaison. Jerry Smith,3400 S.Ironwood Dr., president of the homeowners association at Palmas del Sol East,addressed the council supporting the statements of Mr. Wiselow,especially the safety and security issues of the park. Roy Pace,3400 S.Ironwood, addressed the council concerning the squealing brakes and activities by teenagers that they are not used to.He believes the truck route is enough. Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail, addressed the council.He stated this town needs this development and a senior citizen manufactured home park should not be allowed to hold back its development on the belief it would be a detriment to their security.Decent family housing is needed and he hoped council would not be "bullied" by these issues.He believed traffic signals would help if there is a traffic problem. He does not believe all young people should be condemned in this town. Carl Arter,3400 S.Ironwood, addressed the council.He is also a member of the homeowners association.He is concerned about 36th Avenue and the traffic this development will incur. The area is known for speeders and has had numerous fatal accidents. Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail, addressed the council.He stated a city is comprised of all kinds of people and if the retirement people are having problems with the younger families, then there are 700 thousand acres of property in the valley,and their land is not going to go down in value over this. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 5 OF 16 Mary Smith,3400 S.Ironwood Dr., addressed the council.She and her husband are the managers of Palmas del Sol East.She stated this is getting out of hand.They are concerned about the residents but they are also concerned about the families.Their biggest concern is 36th Street and they hope everyone can work together to solve the safety problem on the street. Vice Mayor Richmond closed the public hearing and called for any further discussion by council. Councilmember Durbala stated he wished the people had been at the work session last night as a lot of these questions were answered there. An unidentified man from the audience stated if they had been notified properly they would have been. Councilmember Durbala stated it was in the paper. today. The man stated the paper went out Councilmember Durbala stated there is always a work session on the Monday before the meeting. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.986 BE POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE. City Clerk Kathy Connelly stated the city attorney was out of the room and she questioned whether it could be moved to postpone it to an uncertain date. Councilmember Durbala stated he thought the attorney had stated earlier they could get by with just postponingit. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated the applicant has asked for a date uncertain and they will re- advertise and send out the appropriate notices for that date when it is determined. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 6 OF 16 REZONING CASE PZ-2-97/ORDINANCE NO.987 ) )Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias briefed the council on this item.It is a rezoning request for the west 1.25 acres at the southeast corner of Junction and Belair to change from general rural to duplex zone.At this time it is two residences in a single family zone and the property is non -conforming.This rezoning will bring it into , conformity.There are other multi -family properties in the area.The two ,buildings are conventional structure and have been there since at least 1985. The proposed rezoning seems to fit in with the general plan.The stipulations for this rezoning are the dedications of right-of-ways on the roadway to the north and to proceed with the proposed land split.Staff does not feel this rezoning will set a precedent for other multiple dwellings on single family lots in older subdivisions.He stated the applicant was in attendance. Vice Mayor Richmond opened the item to questions by the council. Councilmember Surra asked if either house would become a rental property. Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias stated the applicants indicated the parents would be living in it.If the property was ever sold it could become a rental unit. Vice Mayor Richmond closed the discussion by council and asked if the applicant wished to speak.She then opened the public hearing on the item. Paul Connolly,1935 S.Cactus, addressed the council.He represents the owners on the rezoning.He stated Rudy covered everything and this would make a good property better. Vice Mayor Richmond closed the public hearing and called for any further discussion by council.There being no further discussion,she called for a motion. Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.987 BY READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathy Connelly read Ordinance No.987 by title only. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 7 OF 16 Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.987,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES/ ORDINANCE NO.985 )Associate Planner Kate Morris briefed the council on this item.Corrected ordinances were passed out from changes made at the work session the previous night.This addresses cell towers and communication towers.This ordinance prohibits commercial, industrial type antennas,it provides designations and use categories,and it does not prohibit ham radios.She briefed the council on the changes discussed the prior evening. to discussion by the council. Vice Mayor Richmond opened the item Councilmember Surra complimented Kate on her presentation at the work session,stating it had clarified a lot of things for her. Vice Mayor Richmond opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,she closed the public hearing and called for a motion. Councilmember Surra MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.985 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BY WAIVED. Councilmember Durbala SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathy Connelly read Ordinance No.985 by title only. Councilmember Surra MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.985,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BY APPROVED AND ADOPTED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 8 OF 16 Councilmember Durbala SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Vice Mayor Richmond called for a ten minute break. Vice Mayor Richmond reconvened the meeting. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO.97-09/ STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SLID 9701-1)RENAISSANCE POINT UNIT 2 ) )Engineering Administrative Assistant Theryn Hansen briefed the council on this item.The cost for the construction of the lights is $28,018 to be repaid during the first three recharge years.There are 220 lights in this district.The first step is to pass the resolution of intention,followed by the resolution ordering work. Vice Mayor opened the item to discussion by the council. Councilmember Durbala asked who pays for the lots that are not sold. Engineering Administrative Assistant Theryn Hansen stated the owner of the property will be the one assessed. Vice Mayor Richmond stated it helped her to see where the street lights are on the map by them being darkened in. Vice Mayor Richmond opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,she closed the public hearing and called for any further discussion by council.There being no further discussion she called for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.97-09,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CREATE A DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING ELECTRICITY,WHICH INCLUDES A CHARGE FOR THE USE OF LIGHTING FACILITIES,FOR STREET LIGHTING WITHIN AN AREA DESCRIBED AS RENAISSANCE POINT UNIT 2,A SUBDIVISION,AS RECORDED IN CABINET B,SLIDE 135 OF THE PINAL COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 9 OF 16 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK NO.97-10/ STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SLID 9701-1)RENAISSANCE POINT UNIT 2 ) )Engineering Administrative Assistant Theryn Hansen stated this is the resolution ordering work for the resolution of intention just passed. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.97-10,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ORDER THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS WITHIN AN AREA DESCRIBED AS RENAISSANCE PONT UNIT 2,A SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN CABINET B,SLIDE 135,PINAL COUNDY RECORDER,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS. DISCUSSION REGARDING WELFARE REFORM AND HOUSING )City Manager Curtis Shook briefed the council on this item.The Welfare Reform Act of 1996 may affect federal welfare programs which may eventually lead to local concerns.This item was added to the agenda to discuss this further if needed after the presentation on the March 3 work session. Vice Mayor Richmond called for any discussion. Councilmember Urich stated she would like to see the city proactive rather than reactive.She believes it will be passed down through the tiers of government and our citizens should receive a hand up,not a hand out.She would like to see staff take the report prepared by Brenda Robbins and propose some ideas. Councilmember Surra asked what goal she had in mind. Councilmember Urich stated she would like to see at a minimum the Section 8 certificates and vouchers and perhaps REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 10 OF 16 some more low income affordable housing,and later add some of the other programs installed by Eloy. Councilmember Surra asked if they would be underwritten with city funding. Councilmember Urich stated that or perhaps getting some grants. Councilmember Hendricks suggested county money. Councilmember Urich stated she would like to see what was available. Councilmember Surra stated she believes the county already funds certain programs in that area. Councilmember Hendricks stated they might be able to fund an office here. Councilmember Surra stated the sources of funding need to come from more than one source if we want to do enough.She added their budgets get cut just like ours when the federal and state pull back shared funds.She asked if staff was to come up with viable means to fund the programs. City Manager Curtis Shook stated from his standpoint the issue is not even clear on a federal level.He stated the state and county are much better able to handle the issue at this point, but the city may see ways to assist in the future.He stated in regards to the housing and the search for grants,he suggested John Petroff and his group can look at what is involved in housing authorities,what monies are available,and come back and give a more comprehensive report on what is available on resources towards that end. Councilmember Surra stated the house and human services funding can assist in the utilities funding in the meantime for those organizations coming to the city for assistance. City Manager Curtis Shook stated he is impressed with the level of funding the community has for the housing programs,the rehabilitation and utility payment programs and the different entities funded through health and human resources commission.He thinks the city does a wonderful job in attempting to ease some of the burdens. Councilmember Surra stated Councilmember Urich's goal must be not to reduce the health and humans services budget. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 11 OF 16 Councilmember Urich stated that was correct.She stated we are the only city with a health and human services commission. Councilmember Surra stated she was glad Councilmember Urich had brought that group before them,as she learned much about that area she had not known before. Vice Mayor Richmond closed the discussion on the item with no council vote necessary at this time.Staff will pursue the areas already discussed by the city manager. NEW BUSINESS. AWARD OF BID FOR AN INTEGRATED LIBRARY AUTOMATION SYSTEM )Library Director Pam Loui briefed the council on this item.She stated bids were opened on Thursday and the low bid was from Ameritech for $118,232.That is in excess of the budget set. They negotiated with them and reduced it by $20,000 and they were able to include all the components they had wished to acquire.The LSCA grant totals $43,500,they have a $39,000 bequest and they still have $2,000 left in their budget to apply to the project.This leaves a shortfall of $14,000.They recommend approving an additional $14,000 for the project.Finance Director Keith Lewis had told her there is an ADA account,non -departmental,that could accomodate the ADA view and voice station.She stated the council needs to waive some irregularities in the bid.One is that the proposal had a 5% bid bond instead of the 10% requested,the other is the sales tax was not included in the initial bid.They recommend that council award the bid to Ameritech for the amount of $98,516,including tax. Vice Mayor Richmond opened the item to discussion by the council. Councilmember Durbala asked the city attorney if it was legal to negotiate a bid after it was turned down without the other individual having the same opportunity to renegotiate. Library Director Pam Loui stated if you looked at the amounts of the bids,it was substantially lower to begin with. Councilmember Surra stated you can go to the low bidder to renegotiate,you cannot go to a higher bidder.She asked why there seemed to be confusion about the specifications for this bid. Library Director Pam Loui stated the original person she had worked with at Ameritech had an emergency surgery and REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 12 OF 16 someone else ended up submitting it.That person had gotten confused about something that had been asked for in the bid and the combined licenses made it a higher amount of licenses that what the city had asked for.A minimum of 24 had been requested,and that is what this proposal will give them. City Clerk Kathy Connelly stated for clarification that the city is not being asked to waive the sales tax,they will still have to find a way to pay the sales tax.Council is being asked to waive the fact that the bidder failed to include it. Library Director Pam Loui stated the bidder has included the sales tax in the $98,000 figure. City Manager Curtis Shook recommended council look favorably on this request and that the overage requested could be found in other departmental savings with appropriate transfers made at the end of the fiscal year. Councilmember Surra reminded council that the city library is a very quality project and has been from its inception.It is well run and has enlarged its programs against all odds with a very low budget.She has every confidence in the staff.Councilmember Surra then MOVED THAT WE APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL $14,000 FOR THIS PROJECT AND WAIVE ALL OF THOSE BID IRREGULARITIES IN ORDER TO AWARD THE BID TO AMERITECH FOR THE INTEGRATED LIBRARY AUTOMATION SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,516. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/ FINGERPRINTING FOR EMPLOYEES )Vice Mayor Richmond opened the item to discussion by the council.Councilmember Durbala requested to forego discussion and make a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/FINGERPRINTING FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND VARIOUS LICENSES:BRING THIS BACK TO THE COUNCIL AS THE INFORMATION IS RECEIVED AND DIGESTED BY STAFF. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 13 OF 16 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES.TIMES,LOCATIONS.AND PURPOSES Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON MONDAY,MARCH 31,1997,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY;AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,APRIL 1,1997,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilmember Surra stated on Saturday,March 15,the Friends of the Library had their annual recognition luncheon which was extremely well attended.She was pleased that Mayor Coleman and she were both able to be present.This year they starting inviting patrons to the luncheon who had donated a certain amount of money to the library.She encouraged anyone out in the community who wants to give something to the community,but does not have the hours,to give financial support to the library.They have various levels of participation.They are offering a number of programs and will be offering many new programs. ADJOURNMENT ) )Vice Mayor Richmond adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of agenda. 2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 4,1997. 3.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees. 4.Approval of Resolution No.97-08,Canvass of votes for the March 11, 1997 primary election. 5.Approval of award of bid PW 96-12 to lowest qualified bidder for diesel- powered tandem axle 10.5 yard dump truck. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 14 OF 16 6.Approval to reject all bids for ENG 97-01,a proposal to install sewer laterals at City Complex (Finance,Chamber of Commerce and Public Safety buildings.) 7.Authorization and direction to city representatives to attend settlement conference in Superior Court regarding Arcaro v.Apache Junction with specific authority to settle litigation. ACCEPTED THIS 1ST DAY OF APRIL ,1997,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 1ST DAY OF APRIL ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 15 OF 16 ,1997. •,4 DOUGLAS I LEMAN 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 18th day of March,1997.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 24th day of March,1997. KATHLEEN CONNEL City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18,1997 PAGE 16 OF 16