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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-06 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 6,1997 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on May 6,1997,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 Surra gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Durbala led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Richmond Councilmember Surra Councilmember Urich Councilmember Durbala Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Barker Staff Present: Others Present: City Manager Curtis Shook Asst.City Manager George Hoffman City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Interim City Attorney Bill Farrell City Engineer Gordon Grandy Finance Director Keith Lewis Public Works Director Doug Dobson Development Services Director Larry Harmer Captain Dan Scott Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias Associate Planner Kate Morris ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) )Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY THE FOLLOWING CITY EMPLOYEES:POLICE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 1 OF 31 OFFICER DON LAFRENIERE;THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF;PARKS & RECREATION LEADER LIZ LANGENBACH;THE LIBRARY STAFF;LIBRARY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SPENCER PADEN;AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO PURCHASE ONE 1997 CHEVY LUMINA FOR $16,710.26 UNDER STATE CONTRACT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT BE APPROVED;AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO PURCHASE ONE MINOLTA EP -8010 COPIER NO.01650AF FOR $14,479.000 PLUS TAX UNDER STATE CONTRACT FOR USE IN THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BE APPROVED;AND THAT THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH CURTIS A.SHOOK,CITY MANAGER,BE APPROVED;AND THAT ITEM NO.4 BE CONTINUED UNTIL MAY 20;AND THAT ITEM NO.5 BE MOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA TO FOLLOW THE CITY MANAGER'S REPORT. Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Coleman read the proclamation designating May 11-17,1997,as Senior Center Week.There were no representatives of the Senior Center present and the City Clerk was asked to make sure the Senior Center received the proclamation. Mayor Coleman read the proclamation designating May 18-24,1997,as Public Works Week.He presented the proclamation to Public Works Director Doug Dobson. Mr.Larry Fester,of Starkweather and Fester,presented the 1995-96 city audit.This was a single audit covering financial operations,compliance with federal rules and regulations and internal controls.They look at all the operations of the city.They also look at the federal dollars that come through the different programs the city has.They gave the city a clean opinion which states the audit reflects the financial position and results of operation in accordance with general accepted accounting principles.The clean opinion is the best opinion one can be given.He stated all funds reflected a positive fund balance except for the water district.He stated the general fund cash and investments are up $350,000 from last year.The special revenue fund,cash and investments,are up $595,000 from last year. The debt service fund cash is up $281,000 because of the timing of a debt payment on the Municipal Property Corporation debt.He briefed them on some of the new columns added this year.The general fixed assets were up $624.000,the general long term debt is down $234,000,and the general fund current liabilities were down $139,000.The revenue in the general fund in 1996 is up $680,000 from 1995,with $447,000 coming from taxes,$142,000 coming from licenses,intergovernmental revenue up $145,000,charges for services up $42,000,and the only one going down was fines with $98,000 less. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 2 OF 31 General fund expense was up only $120,000,leaving a net of just of $1,000,000,which is $559,000 better than last year.The fund balance went up $638,000,adding to the financial stability of the city.In the special revenue fund,the revenues are up $357,000,with the largest part being the intergovernmental revenues being up $416,000;interest income was down $54,000.Interest expenses were down $2,619,000 with almost all of that being capital outlay from the Municipal Property Corporation for the new buildings. The special revenue fund balance went up $508,000.He then talked about the water district.He stated it had $1,072,000 in revenue in a little over seven months,and a net loss of almost $10,000 attributed to legal and professional costs related to the start up of the operation,plus the $60.000 financing fee to obtain financing.He stated those costs would not be there in the 1996-97 audit,water purchases should be down,and in the future this should show a good excess in income.He then briefed the council on what was in the remainder of the report.He commented on the reportable conditions found in their control work,and stated 4 conditions were found in the water district and those had been mentioned in the report as it was thought the controls were not as strong as they should be.He stated in most the cases the items they have recommended have already been placed into action and the rest the city is intending to correct.The only other reportable condition was an item on reconciling accounting records between the finance department and the HUD contract records.The internal control structure report for controls over federal financial assistance had only one finding,which was again concerning the HUD contract.He stated they issued a separate financial statement on the water utilities district,with essentially the same information as in the combined financial statement.It was done separately for the bond offering and to establish financial history for the water district.There is added information in the footnotes detailing the operations.He complimented Keith Lewis and his staff for their fine work and cooperation. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Gary Green had filled out a request to speak form on Item No.17 but he declined to speak during call to the public. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Curtis Shook complimented Keith Lewis on how he structured and prepared the financial reports which allows the auditors to have an easy time doing the audit.Next year they will try for a certified financial statement, which is a general accounting principle award.He stated one of the largest problems the city has is negative cash flow because of seasonal revenues.In November the city had deficit spent as much as $1,000,000.It is difficult to hold a reserve when it is not known how much the city will deficit spend,plus the city loses the interest income on the money deficit spent.Substantial progress was made in the area by cutting expenditures,reviewing the contracts,and having new sales tax revenues from growth.He stated the worst the city deficit spent this year is around $350,000;the city turned the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 3 OF 31 corner two months earlier and the interest income should be increased by about $70,000 this year.He believes great strides have been made in turning the negative cash flow around. Mayor Coleman stated the council had agreed to a new contract for the city manager and they appreciate what he has done for the city,with the improved city financial picture as an example. CONSENT AGENDA APPOINTMENT OF FOCUSED FUTURE ACTION TEAM )Councilmember Durbala stated he believed city residents and residents in areas the city intends to incorporate should be on this team.He thought the council should add one or two names themselves.He would like to see more residents on it as he believes the residents should be the ones voting on an overlay of the general plan,not people living in the community.The community should control their own destiny. him. CONTINUE THIS UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING. MOTION. Councilmember Hendricks agreed with Councilmember Durbala MOVED TO Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE Mayor Coleman asked if he could submit a substitute motion,or at least they should approve the names on the list that are residents. Councilmember Durbala withdrew his original motion.Councilmember Barker withdrew her second.Councilmember Durbala MOVED TO APPOINT THE RESIDENTS OF THE FOCUSED FUTURE ACTION TEAM AT THIS TIME AND ADD TO IT THROUGH COUNCIL PARTICIPATION FOR OTHER AREAS AT A LATER DATE. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 4 OF 31 APPLICATION FOR A CLASS A SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE/APACHE VILLA HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.) )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on this item.She stated the small game bingo license would allow the bingo to be open to residents of Apache Villa only.There should also be no outside signage inviting the general public to the bingo. The applicants were advised this would be heard tonight and some are present. Ms Arlene Hayes,1539 S.Delaware, addressed the council.She stated she understood their bingo would be open to the public. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they could not be open to the public under this class of license. Ms Arlene Hayes asked what class of license would they need. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated she would have to go back to the Arizona Department of Revenue,and to be open to the public she believed there might be some zoning issues as well. Ms Arlene Hayes asked what kind of zoning would be required. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated there could be a requirement for a commercial property to house the facility.He would have to research it in more detail. Ms Arlene Hayes stated other parks around have their bingo.She thought they would qualify in the same classification. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated the parks also have class A bingo license and follow the same terms and conditions. to the public. they should not be opening it it to the public. happening all over.She goes them open to the public. Ms Arlene Hayes stated they open it City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated to the public.It is illegal for them to open Ms Arlene Hayes stated it is to lots of different bingos and they all have REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 5 OF 31 Councilmember Urich stated the park that she lives in does not open to the public.It is for homeowners only and their guests. Ms Arlene Hayes stated she goes to one every Monday night and it is open to the public. Mayor Coleman asked for the address. Vice Mayor Richmond stated they could check to see which ones have bingo on Monday night. Ms Arlene Hayes there are a few of them around that do and she knows of several that she has gone to and she is no longer a resident of those parks.She does not understand the ruling. City Manager Curtis Shook stated City Clerk Kathleen Connelly is saying all the parks are given the same restrictions that would apply to this particular license.He suggested sending reminders to the parks that the bingos are restricted to the homeowners.It is a separate issue if people are breaking that ordinance. Ms Arlene Hayes stated they have signs out in front of their parks advising of the bingo that night at 7:00 p.m.That appears to be advertising to the public. Mayor Coleman asked if she wanted to proceed with the license and then they could look at what they wanted to do, or did she want them to table the application. Ms Arlene Hayes requested they go ahead with the license. Mayor Coleman asked if there were any questions from the council.There were no questions and he opened the public hearing on the item.There was no one wishing to speak on the item,he closed the public hearing and asked for any discussion by council. Vice Mayor Richmond stated she would not vote yes if this would be open to the public. There was general discussion by the council and city clerk about this not being open to the public as it was a class A bingo license. Councilmember Surra stated she would want some assurances as it seems the intent is to make it open to the public. She would not want to see the monitors turn a blind eye.She thinks it would REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 6 OF 31 be better to correct the other parks.She stated she needed some assurances from Ms Hayes that their intention is not to open it to the public. Ms Arlene Hayes stated it had been their intention to open it to the public,but that was before they were aware that they would not be allowed to. Councilmember Surra asked if they would be starting out very small. Ms Arlene Hayes stated it would be very small. Councilmember Surra asked if that would be with residents and their guests only,and then they find out what it would take for them to upgrade their license. Ms Arlene Hayes stated yes,that would make more sense than to table it. Councilmember Durbala asked if she wanted to delay it until the next meeting so she could meet with the homeowners association and tell them what is happening.He stated if they were approved for this license and then opened it up to the public,they could be reported and lose their license and not be able to get another one. Councilmember Surra stated that was an assumption that they would break the law.She was not prepared to do that. Councilmember Durbala stated it sounded from her statements that they might just do that.He suggested delaying it to the next meeting so she could research it,bring it to the association and see what they decide. Ms Arlene Hayes stated they did not plan on starting the bingo until next fall in November,and they were going to start small so they could see how it would go over. Mayor Coleman asked if they had her assurance that they would follow the state guidelines. Ms Arlene Hayes stated they would try it and if it goes well they can always apply for another license. Vice Mayor Richmond added that was if it went well for just the homeowners. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 7 OF 31 Ms Arlene Hayes stated that was correct. Mayor Coleman asked the other spokesperson to come up and give his name and address. Mr.Ed Eson,1337 S.Delaware, addressed the council.He is one of the board of directors for the association.He stated there are a two other directors here at the meeting tonight and he assured them there would be no general public allowed. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT THE CLASS A BINGO LICENSE SUBMITTED FOR THE APACHE VILLA HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.,INC., BE APPROVED AND THE RECOMMENDATION BE FORWARDED TO THE ARIZONA DEPARMENT OF REVENUE,BINGO LICENSING AUTHORITY. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.993/ANNEXATION CASE NO.AN -2-97 )Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias briefed the council on the item.This is for 61.37 acres located at the southeast corner of Royal Palm and E.Southern Ave.The property is under one ownership,and petitions have been received from the property owner and the utility company which has personal property in the area in the form of lines and telephone poles.The county zoning is GR for 60 acres,with the remaining corner zoned single family residential.The ordinance will annex the property and rezone the property to the city's like classifications.They recommend approval of the annexation and rezoning. Mayor Coleman called for any questions by the council.There being no questions,he opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing and called for any further discussion by the council.There being no further discussion,he called for a motion. Councilmember Surra MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.993 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 8 OF 31 Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read Ordinance No.993 by title only. Councilmember Surra MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.993,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.991/PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.97-13/WEEKES MANOR SUBDIVISION )Associate Planner Kate Morris briefed the council on the item.The property is bounded on Southern Ave.on the north,Royal Palm on the the west,and Weekes Wash and part of the Palm Springs Subdivison on the east.This is a little over 61 acres.This is for the rezoning and the preliminary plat.There were no changes in the stipulations or information from when this was seen by planning and zoning. The base zoning is CR-3/PD with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet.The applicant is requesting consideration to develop a 267 lot subdivision,with ltt sizes ranging from 4,950 sq.ft.to 7,800 sq.ft.She stated 50.6% of the lots are 45'-49'wide.The other lots have a width ranging from 51'to 55'. There are only 6 oversized lots. oversized lot. it was one over 7,000 sq.ft. one that is 7,800 sq.ft. that was her error. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 9 OF 31 Mayor Coleman asked what was an Associate Planner Kate Morris stated Mayor Coleman stated he only sees Associate Planner Kate Morris stated Mayor Coleman stated the rest are all under 7,000 sq.ft.minimum. Associate Planner Kate Morris stated that was correct.The average lot size is 5,600 sq.ft.She stated the proposal was within the density considerations of 1-6 dwelling unit per acre with 4 dwelling units per acre.The open space required for this subdivision wOks out to 6.14 acres,the applicant is proposing the bulk of that retention and open space area in Tract C.He intends to develop that into function type uses,using picnic tables,park benches and turf areas.She stated the applicant's engineer is present if they have any questions on that.The entire east side of the property abuts Weekes Wash,and the entire channel of Weekes Wash in that area will be gunited. City Engineer Gordon Grandy asked if they were going to improve it with landscaping.He stated the city is not going to gunite the channel. Associate Planner Kate Morris stated they are not improving it with landscaping.This will mean the wash will be a bare dirt excavated channel that will have to be addressed.There are 33 lots on the east side in Flood Zone A.Those lots will require a certificate of elevation for the building pads to get them out of the flood zone area.She stated Ordinance No.991 is for the rezoning from GR to CR-3/PD,single family residential by planned development.The ordinance has 12 stipulations.The resolution is for the preliminary plat,which also has stipulations.The stipulations in both cases were added by staff and were not amended by planning and zoning.She stated the owner representatives and engineers were in attendance. Mayor Coleman opened the item to questions by the council. Councilmember Durbala asked if Tract C would be raised so it would not flood out. Associate Planner Kate Morris stated that was her understanding. Councilmember Durbala stated he wanted that added to the ordinance. Associate Planner Kate Morris asked if he meant that it would be elevated. Councilmember Durbala stated right now it just says a retention area with a top on it.He then stated he thought 29th Avenue was going to be opened up when this area was developed.This REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 10 OF 31 looks like it will end there.It appears the only entrance on that side is 26th Avenue. City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated there is no right-of-way to go beyond Winchester on 29th Avenue.There is landlocked property to the east and the extension of 29th will be predicated on -the last 10 acres immediately east of Winchester.There is no need for 29th Avenue to service residential frontage. Councilmember Durbala asked the city engineer to explain it again as he did not understand what he was saying. City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated there is not a need to perpetuate 29th Avenue any more than a block at a time for residential subdivisions.It is only needed for commercial frontage. Beyond Winchester there is 10 acres that has yet to be zoned for development, and they can line up an internal street with 29th Avenue if needed.He stated 29th Avenue will not extend further east than the trailer park and the 4-5 lots beyond there as the city does not have a right-of-way there. Councilmember Durbala asked the associate planner to explain view fencing. Associate Planner Kate Morris stated it can be low,solid walls,about 3'high,with the remainder of the fence being open wrought iron or some open decorative kind of fencing.The barrier effect is there but it is not solid.The effect here is to preclude easy access into the channel area of Weekes Wash. Councilmember Durbala stated he wanted to make sure it would not be a chain link fence. it would not be a chain link fence. the fence would be. it would be the standard 6'residential. Associate Planner Kate Morris stated Councilmember Durbala asked how high Associate Planner Kate Morris stated Mr.Mark Voight,the president of Communities Southwest,addressed the council.He stated they have the preliminary plat for them tonight with negotiated stipulations.He stated they have substantial open space contained within the project and the tot lot will be usable and out of the flood plain and retention basin.He added he appreciated the staff support on the project.He stated they have unanimious planning and zoning approval.He added he appreciated the professionalism REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 11 OF 31 exhibited by the city engineer,the planning director,the city manager and especially Kate Morris.She has been firm,fair,thorough and concise.She and Mr.Harmer made suggestions that made this plan better. Councilmember Barker asked if the tot lot and green space would be the only area in Tract C that would be "high and dry". Mr.Mark Voight stated they went with what was recommended by staff which called for low pockets that would handle the nuisance water on a monsoon type of rain,and in the event of a hundred year rain the water will bleed off to the south.The basins will be well out of the pedestrian access areas. hearing on the item. Mayor Coleman opened the public Ms Eleanor Garber,2760 S.Royal Palm,addressed the council.She has the RV park across from the property. She stated the letter she received and the information in the paper on this property is misleading.In square footage it looks great,but there is only one lot that is 7,000 sq.ft.The rest are all small.It is presented as all the lots being 7,000 sq.ft.She requested that it be presented in a way for everyone to understand exactly what is being proposed.She is concerned that the 1,050'-1,100'sq.ft.of building will not be large enough for the families,and was also concerned about the size of the garages and if they would be made into living areas,forcing the cars to be parked elsewhere.She asked that they question the people in the immediate area to see what they would like.She was concerned about whether the school system could absorb the children coming with these families.She believes the lot sizes should be over 5,500 sq.ft.and the growth should be slowed down to allow for school growth.She is concerned about the possibility of the homes in the area being flooded because of the new subdivision,when the homes did not flood earlier. as there is a five minute limit. plans be carefully structured and engineering to be sure they would Winchester and 29th Avenue. 29th Avenue is open to Idaho,but Mayor Coleman asked her to summarize Ms Eleanor Garber requested the stated they wanted the plans from not flood in the future.She asked about City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated 29th Avenue at Winchester is still blocked. Ms Eleanor Garber asked if it will be open at 29th Avenue in the future. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 12 OF 31 City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated that was a definite possibility. Ms Eleanor Garber stated she felt a better study should be done before this is approved in regards to the concerns of children and flooding. Mr.Dale Head,2774 S.Mariposa, addressed the council.He was concerned with people living in the wash,the ATCs and motorcycles riding through there and the trash dumping in the area. He stated the wash has to be opened up,fenced and lighted.He thinks the spillwater going from Tract C to the wash is dangerous as kids are always in there.He started to talk about different subjects. Mayor Coleman asked him to stay on the proposed ordinance. Mr.Dale Head stated he was tired of being lied to and deceived.He stated Sandie Smith had told him the developer would put landscaping on the wash.A neighbor told him the wash would be paved. Mayor Coleman asked him if he had been told the wash would be paved. Mr.Dale Head stated he had heard that twice.He also heard that a playground would be put there.He stated he is for the subdivision to improve the tax basis,but he does not like the small lot size.He finished by saying neighbors should care about neighbors. City Engineer Gordon Grandy asked if Harambasic or his engineer could describe the terms and conditions with Pinal County over Weekes Wash and what is going to happen to that wash in regard to Pinal County and the State of Arizona.He would like to know what he has to review when the final plans are submitted. Mr.Mark Voight stated Communities Southwest is purchasing the property from Mr.Harambasic.He stated Mr. Harambasic has an agreement as a result of litigation with Pinal County for the improvement of Weekes Wash.It is entirely a county project to improve the wash.The deeded property still remains with Mr.Harambasic,but the completion of the channel and the final design rests with Pinal County as a flood control project.The plans call for them to finish it by June 7.The dust problem occurring is not Mr.Harambasic's or his company's problem,it is the county and they have called them several times on that issue.The wash will remain an open channel,but they do intend to fence the entire eastern boundary of their subdivision to prevent pedestrian entry into the wash.They decided on the view fence so that police and the homeowners could have visual REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 13 OF 31 contact into the wash.The wash is to carry the water down the east side of their property into the ADOT channel.There will be no lake.They are concerned with the wash and have to plan their subdivision according to the Pinal County design for the wash.One of the stipulations in the plat is for the city engineer to review their interface with the wash prior to any plat being recorded. Mayor Coleman asked what the total area was in Tract C as compared to the rest of subdivision. Mr.Mark Voight stated Tract C has approximately 10% of the open space.If counting the 6 acres of Weekes Wash in the open space,the total is approximately 12 acres of open space in Tract C. approximately 10% of the total open area. correct. home size would be and how much is garage. Mayor Coleman stated that Tract C is Mr.Mark Voight stated that was Mayor Coleman asked what the average Mr.Mark Voight stated it may range from 900 sq.ft.to 1700 sq.ft.The square footage of the home does not contain the square footage of the garage.It is livable square footage under the roof,not a covered patio area or a garage.In regards to garage conversions,they believe in strong CC&R's and active dues -paying members of homeowners associations.It would be mandatory and they would control and maintain the entire tract,including pedestrian areas and landscaping.The piR's do not allow for garages to be converted to livable space.They also cannot add a detached structure to the back,or sheds or shacks. Councilmember Hendricks asked if the developer was known at this time. Mr.Mark Voight stated they are the developer.They install the off -sites,the improvements and the streets. They will then sell it to one or two builders. Councilmember Hendricks asked if he knew who the builders would be. Mr.Mark Voight stated that was unknown but there is a lot of interest. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 14 OF 31 Mayor Coleman stated he believed he had been told that council desires to see a larger lot size.Though he got away from the 45'width,he still had widths of 46',47'and 48'.He is not sure the trade-offs that the city is getting is worth allowing all but one lot to be under the recommended minimum. Mr.Mark Voight stated he was confused about one being 7,000 sq.ft.He believes there are 13 over 7,000 sq.ft.The average is approximately 5,600 sq.ft.He does not feel smaller lots denote less quality,nor does larger denote greater quality. Mayor Coleman stated the council does not feel that way either which is why they would consider this project. Mr.Mark Voight stated there is approximately 20% in open space,including Weekes Wash,and without the wash it is in excess of 10%. Mayor Coleman stated he is not sure he would like to include the drainage area,which no one could use,in the open space. Mr.Mark Voight stated if you leave Weekes Wash out of it,the percentage of open space is still higher than the average subdivision would require. Councilmember Surra asked where the other open areas were other than in Tract C. Mr.Mark Voight stated there are pedestrian linkages to connect the cul-de-sacs,the landscaped areas along Royal palm and Southern,and there are open space setback areas between the streets and Weekes Wash. Councilmember Surra stated she thought those were the minimum landscape requirements,the necessary landscaping along the perimeter of a development. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated the landscaping ordinance does not address the single family developments.There are no specific requirements.Those have been part of the negotiations with the developers. Councilmember Surra stated the open areas are rather miniscule.They look minimum,like she would have between her house and her neighbor's when they split it off.It does not conjure up a wonderful vista.She does not think Weekes Wash should be considered some of the open space for the subdivision. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 15 OF 31 Mr.Mark Voight stated they own Weekes Wash but the minimum is being exceeded with the perimter landscaping, excluding Weekes Wash. Councilmember Surra stated they appear to be including the retention area,which they would have to have anyway. Mr.Mark Voight stated that was true,but if he just put the minimum retention space it would be quite a bit less. Councilmember Surra asked what open space areas were not for retention. Mr.Mark Voight stated it is normally 4% above the retention areas.He believes the retention areas are actually open space. Councilmember Surra stated they are but they would get that anyway.She is looking for a trade-off.This appears to be 4% of open space for 49.5% of the housing being under the square footage normally required.It does not appear a fair trade-off. Councilmember Durbala stated this is the only development they have seen where the design show a tot lot.All the others have had retention basins that have been weed beds.The small lots do not bother him.People want to spend their time away from the home on the weekends.Homes can be built with two stories to add square footage on a smaller lot.If the square footage on the lot is made larger,people have to pay more for that and that adds to the cost of the home. Mayor Coleman stated it is the density that concerns him. Councilmember Durbala stated it is all over the U.S.,not just in the southwest. Councilmember Surra stated she counted 16 lots of 6,000 sq.ft.or more but only 1 of 7,000 sq.ft. Vice Mayor Richmond stated she counted 88 lots at 5,500 sq.ft to 6,000 sq.ft.,and she does not consider those a small lot.It depends on what the person wants.She had also counted 58 lots from 6,000 sq.ft.to 6,500 sq.ft.She stated there are 152 decent sized lots compared to 115 of the smaller ones. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 16 OF 31 Mr.Dan Coen of the developer's engineering firm stated the owner has to overcome Weekes Wash,which is approximately 10% of the property.A meandering wash through the property could have something made out of it,this one cannot.He added this development is similar to Meridian Manor in lot size and that development has gone over well with the public.He stated he had the computer information on :the lot sizes for this development if they needed it. Councilmember Surra stated everyone knows she adds badly and everyone was passing her notes on the totals.She stated she stands corrected on the lot sizes. Mr. lots from a low of 7,150 sq.ft.to a high of at 8,100 sq.ft.and another is 12,093 sq.ft. 204 is 10,800 sq.ft.,lot 203 is 8,500 sq.ft. Dan Coen stated there are 13 10,841 sq.ft.There are several Lot 163 is at 11,000 sq.ft.,lot and lot 211 is 9,000 sq.ft. Councilmember Barker stated the information given to them in the packet was then not accurate. Mr.Dan Coen stated he had more detail. Councilmember Barker stated their information gave them no lots over 7,800 sq.ft.,and those were the percentages they were figuring based on the information they were given. Associate Planner Kate Morris stated she got the information from the engineering firm he works with dated on March 6.These numbers were apparently taken on the short sides. Vice Mayor Richmond asked what short :sides were. Associate Planner Kate Morris stated that means they took the shorter side of the two in the measurement,and one side may be longer than the other. Mr.Dan Coen stated they have some lots that are T-shaped,and one would have to go into the computer to calculate the area for that.He has a list of the actual square footage for each lot calculated by the computer. Councilmember Barker asked him to point out the general area in which the smaller homes would be located. Mr.Dan Coen stated they have tried to spread that out so there are not a lot of them together.Lots 214 and 235 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 17 OF 31 are 45'wide lots.The highest density is three of the 45'lots together. They tried to break them up to prevent them from being clustered together.He stated if they pulled out the extra open space and added it back to the lots, it would increase the lot size average by about 100 sq.ft,giving the people more landscaping themselves to do and increasing the cost of the lot. Instead,this gives them a larger park to do things with. Mr.Dale Head,2774 South Mariposa, addressed the council.He stated he does not understand how Mr.Harambasic owns the wash.Seventeen years ago the wash was Mariposa and he remembers when they built the developments there.He asked if Mr.Harambasic owns the wash,why does the county have any influence over what is to be done with it? Councilmember Surra stated there was a legal settlement there and the city has nothing to do with that. Mr.Mark Voight stated it is a public drainage easement over private property.It is legally recorded against that private property. Mr.Dale Head stated he believes Mr. Harambasic asked for the canal and he would have no control over it.The county graded the canal and no one is going to do anything about it. Councilmember Surra stated they are not talking about the problems with the wash. the subdivision. could not address this. Mr.Dale Head stated it was part of Councilmember Surra stated the city Councilmember Durbala stated there was an agreement between the county and the owner,that is not something the city can get into. Mr.Dave Schiller,2912 South Royal Palm,addressed the council.He asked if Royal Palm will be widened as much as it is north of the subdivision. City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated it will be a little wider than a two-lane road. Mr.Dave Schiller stated he pays the same amount of taxes as Palm Springs and they have a boulevard through there. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 18 OF 31 City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated they cannot widen the road on his side,it will be widened on the developer's side. Mr.Dave Schiller asked if the drainage will pitch to Royal Palm or will it drain elsewhere. City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated the subdivision will drain through Tract C to the retention basin and come out through the wash. Councilmember Surra thanked him for asking those questions as those were some the council was going to ask. Ms Eleanor Garber stated she is concerned about the drainage as she believes it comes down on Royal Palm.She was concerned about the road only being as wide as the section in front of her park. it would be wider. water was going to go. it goes to the freeway. City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated Ms Eleanor Garber asked where the City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated Ms Eleanor Garber asked how it was to get to the freeway;will it still be going down the east side of the roadway. City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated it would still be going on the east side.Some configuration of the road will keep it on the east side. Ms Eleanor Garber stated they are not getting water in their park now and they do not want any in the future. She stated when they are figuring this out,they better figure it out right. City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated what is there now will not be as big as the section the developer is going to put in to handle the drainage problem. Ms Eleanor Garber asked how large the opening would be at the south end so that it does not become blocked and start flooding. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 19 OF 31 City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated they have not made a decision on the size. Ms Eleanor Garber asked if there would be a guarantee that it would not flood. City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated he could not guarantee that. Ms Eleanor Garber stated you have to live down in that section to know how fast the water runs through that section.She stated it does overflow to a certain extent on the east side after a heavy rain.She stated it flows heavy enough to wash away a car on that side of the road.She is concerned that with the road widened it does not flow any heavier and prevent them from getting in and out on the east side.She stated the three streets will have the water converge on Southern where it will flow west,and she is concerned about people being able to get out of the subdivision. Mayor Coleman closed the public hearing and called for any further discussion by the council. City Manager Curtis Shook asked Mr. Voight how large the improved park area is supposed to be,and how much of it will remain high and dry. Mr.Mark Voight stated it is approximately 6.1 acres,and 50% of that will be high and dry. City Manager Curtis Shook stated it would be roughly 3 acres remaining high and dry. Mr.Mark Voight stated that was correct. the stipulations. is a matter of record. Mayor Coleman asked if that was in City Manager Curtis Shook stated it Councilmember Surra stated it is in No.6 as having 10% of 61.37 acres,but it does not say anything about having a little park. City Manager Curtis Shook stated he believed that they have a commitment on a 3 acre,improved,high and dry, planted,grassed area. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 20 OF 31 Councilmember Surra stated it does not say that here. City Manager Curtis Shook stated you can make it part of the motion. Councilmember Surra stated No.7 states it will be developed as a retention area and a neighborhood park.She added you would have to put the numbers in there,that it would have to be a 3 acre park,providing a tot lot,picnic bench and turf area. City Manager Curtis Shook stated you could put it in,but he would defer to the city attorney on that.He does believe that there is a commitment to do that park.The parks & recreation final reviews and plans would require that. Interim City Attorney Bill Farrell stated if that stipulation was to be included,it would have to be on the resolution. Vice Mayor Richmond MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.991 BE 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 Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only. Vice Mayor Richmond MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.991,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.97-13,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,APPROVING PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT SD -97- 01,WEEKES MANOR,BY COMMUNITIES SOUTHWEST,PHOENIX,ARIZONA,BE APPROVED WITH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 21 OF 31 THE CHANGES FOR STIPULATION NO.1,ON PAGE 1 OF 3,WHERE IT SAYS "SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR TRACT C",CHANGE TO "AS A 3 ACRE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK,WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE FINAL PLAT" WITH APPROVAL OF THE ZONING AS FAR AS MAKING SURE THAT IT IS HIGH AND DRY. Interim City Attorney Bill Farrell suggested he make it WITH ELEVATION TO ASSURE DRYNESS AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. Councilmember Durbala stated that was what he was looking for,to be elevation high and dry. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked if they wanted it to read specifically 3 acres or a minimum of 3 acres. Councilmember Durbala stated to make it A MINIMUM OF 3 ACRES. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Coleman called for a ten minute break. Mayor Coleman reconvened the meeting. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.992,PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.97-14 )Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias briefed the council on this item.He stated before the meeting he was handed a letter by the developer asking for a continuance of the preliminary plat and rezoning for June 3.They would like to work on some more design modification based on comments heard at the work session last night.The developer is here to answer any questions. Mr.Perry Mathis,vice president of Presley Homes in Phoenix,addressed the council.He gave a brief history on his company.Their development,Cortez Ranch,has been going through changes due to excellent comments from staff,parks & rec,and the planning commission.They have been working to incorporate those comments into the plan.They have recently uncovered a serious drainage concern that entails them altering their site plans to accomodate that drainage.He stated he was at the meeting last night and heard that council likes the information in a REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 22 OF 31 final form and a preliminary plat form that they can see and make correct decisions based on ample information.Rather than show them a modified site plan tonight and rushing them through the changes,he is requesting a continuance until June 3 to give them ample time to look at the plan. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on this item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing and called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT WE CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO THE JUNE 3 MEETING. Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CDBG GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS )Development Services Director Larry Harmer briefed the council on this item.There is $140,353 is available this year to those communities who have applied for grants this year,which is up from the norm.This year if an acceptable project is packaged,this is the money we expect to receive.This is the last opportunity for the public to express their desire to approach receiving these funds,or various organizations to do so.In the next two weeks,these projects must be researched through the guidelines to ascertain which ones are appropriate and could be funded.They will then have to publish an ad stating these have been applied for.They will then come back to council for a resolution on what projects are available for their support.There really is no change from the procedure in the past other than knowing who much money up front that the city can receive.The SSP (State Special Projects)Fund of an additional 15% of the money is available for additional funds if there is a qualified project from the city which brings our needs in excess of the $140,353.He requested everyone to sign an attendance sheet to prove to the state that they have had public hearings on the grant. Mayor Coleman asked how stable the $140,000 was. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated this is a new method of distribution.In the past each community was up against the other for the total amount of funds,which would be shared according to a scoring system.This new method gives each community a certain amount each year,the only unknown factor is how much they will receive each year.If less communities apply next year,more money will be received and vice versa. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 23 OF 31 Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing on this item. Ms Connie Lane,213 South Charlie Boy,Apache Junction,president of the Boys'& Girls'Club of Apache Junction, addressed the council.She stated the organization is small with one full time and three part time employees.They offer programs for children ages 6- 12 currently at Superstition Mountain Elementary School,and ages 6-18 at the Youth Center.The fire district sets the maximum occupancy at 49 at the Youth Center,and the school district has over 4,000 students.With expanded facilities they can offer more youth in the community diverse programs including cultural enrichment,health & physical education,social recreation, citizenship and leadership development,personal and educational development and outdoor environmental education.The club is building centered and offers the children strength,a good reputation in the community and in some cases the only stability kids find in a chaotic world.Their paid professionals make these kids their life's work.Their programs are proven success stories and are affordable.She then introduced Laura Lytle to present their request to the city. Ms.Laura Lytle,580 West 23rd Avenue,addressed the council.She stated they are requesting a brick and mortar grant for $425,000,or a variable amount thereof,for construction of a facility to accomodate the needs of youth development.She briefed them on how this amount was arrived at.Using national standards,there would be 1,350 students in the community that are in need of day care or in a latch key status with a single parent.These children will need local positive, structured recreational and social activities.According to the area population,there is a maximum membership of 4,000-5,000 youths.The police department statistics show an increase of 335% from 1990 to 1995 in non -drug related juvenile arrests,the drug -related juvenile arrests for the same time period increased 148%.It costs $65/day to house a juvenile in the detentionfacility.There are extracurricular activities available,in addition to or as a replacement of a caring,loving environment,but only at particular times.A chile needs a place to go where someone cares about their emotional security.The club meets that need,but their accomodations are limited. There is no gym.Limited space prohibits meeting the variety of needs of the wide age span.A 20 -acre parcel has been made available to the club,a larger facility would enable them to further pursue a positive environment for the youth of the community.This larger facility would more than double the current staff.A branch director would be needed,among others.The population growth could bring about more juvenile arrests than have occurred in the past.The club want to be there to assist these youths into developing into responsible adults.They have the public's support,but there are no major corporations or other ways to get mass funding to support the development of the facility.They hope the city will assist them through the Community Development Block Grant program. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 24 OF 31 would be for submitting this Harmer stated that amount is but there is a possibility. started the programs through Mayor Coleman asked what the chances as one of the special projects. Development Services Director Larry apparently the entire state budget for the city, Councilmember Surra asked when they Superstition Mountain Elementary School. Ms Laura Lytle stated she believed it started approximately one month ago. Councilmember Surra asked if they only had the old youth center until then,combined with the old Abuse Prevention Council. Ms Laura Lytle stated that was correct. Councilmember Surra asked if that was the only other building they were using besides the school. Ms Laura Lytle stated that was correct.She stated it is a challenge to have it at the school as the program has to be an hour after school is out. Councilmember Surra asked if they have to hang around for an hour. Ms Laura Lytle stated they do and it is not working.The project may have to be held at the teen center.The children cannot stay at the school for an hour unsupervised.If they have to go home,they have a hard time getting back. Councilmember Surra asked what kind of transportation assistance they get right now,or will they have to have it to get them from the schools to the facilities. Ms Laura Lytle stated they have to work that out.I t is an unfortunate time with school ending,and they plan on having an active summer camp program.They are hoping to have something worked out with the school buses by the time school starts in the fall. Councilmember Surra stated they would take the children there with parental approval.She added parents would have to provide their own transporation in the summer. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 25 OF 31 Ms Laura Lytle stated they have a committee working on transportation now. Councilmember Surra asked if transportation becomes a problem,would their request not be so large. Ms Laura Lytle stated their request is for the structure only.They can do portions of it to work with the grounds up there.They can start with a smaller structure and add to it. Mr.John R.Smith,1426 S.30th Street,Mesa,addressed the council.He stated he is a private,affordable, housing developer in Mesa.They provide housing to families who make 80% under the area median,or under $38,000 for a family of four.His company is called Housing for Mesa,they produce 25-30 houses per year.He is continually getting calls to build homes in Apache Junction.He put an inquiry to the state which provides funding on top of CDBG funding for housing to see who was working in Apache Junction and what funds were available there. The state told him they were the only ones who had inquired.His organization is a non-profit organization which can receive funds only for non-profit organizations to use for housing.They couple those funds with other partners.The rural areas such as Apache Junction have separate money for home funds.The non -profits that are set aside for are called CHDOS, Community Housing Development Organizations,that want to work in those communities.They have the funds from Maricopa County,the State and the City of Mesa.He stated they can provide good housing to families making an average of $23,000 a year.He stated they would like to work with the city to provide affordable housing for Apache Junction.They do new construction, site acquisition and rehab of properties and they do substantial rehab of pre- existing properties of owners that need something done.It could be new construction,block construction,manufactured construction or any type of construction.All those funds are available.He called John Petroff and told him the state offers money to rural areas that sometimes goes untapped,as only non -profits can be given the funds.He is inquiring if the opportunity exists for his organization to work in Apache Junction to provide the housing. Councilmember Surra asked if they had other kinds of affordable homes other than single family homes. Mr.John R.Smith stated they do not do multi -family or apartments.The housing related services they provide are mostly in the field of education on how to buy a home. ae client services fees. the families $25 to apply. Councilmember Surra asked if there Mr.John R.Smith stated they charge Taking the average house of $75,000,the family REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 26 OF 31 gets a first mortgage at or below market interest rate for $62,000,they carry back a second deed of trust for the difference at zero interest,zero payments,forgivable over 15-20 years,and they have to have $1,500 for closing,they do everything else.These people generally make $22,000,are single heads of households with one or two kids. Mayor Coleman closed the public hearing. OLD BUSINESS. None. NEW BUSINESS. RECONSIDERATION OF DECISION ON REZONING CASE PZ-4-97 (ORDINANCE NO.989) CANTERBURY REZONING )Interim City Attorney Bill Farrell briefed the council on this item.This issue is a deviation from the norm.On April 15 council passed Ordinance No.989 to rezone a property from CR-5 to CR-3/PD.All stipulations had been removed from the ordinance at that time.After its adoption,the developer asked whether his plan with smaller lot sizes then normally permitted could be submitted.It was determined he could not unless the ordinance was amended or the process was started all over again.The ordinance would not take effect until May 15.A vote for reconsideration tonight would allow council to instruct staff to advertise the reconsideration and bring it back for the June 3 meeting.If the request for reconsideration is denied,the applicant would have to go through the entire process again.The reconsideration cannot be before June 3 in order to give staff enough time to advertise. Councilmember Barker stated when she made the original motion her intent was to leave the flexibility of the planned development in place.Since the intent cannot be followed due to precedence and legalities,she believes it should be reconsidered. Councilmember Surra asked if they reconsider are they going to bring back their conceptual plan. Interim City Attorney Bill Farrell stated if the reconsideration passes,a wide variety of things could occur. The developer does not have to come back with a plan,council could merely add a stipulation to give him that flexibility.He could have conceptual plans, he could be back with a preliminary plat or staff could merely give them the language for an amended ordinance to give him the flexibility needed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 27 OF 31 Councilmember Surra stated it would allow them time for negotiation. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.989,PZ-4-97,BE RECONSIDERED. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.989,PZ-4-97,BE RECONSIDERED AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM )City Manager Curtis Shook briefed the council on this item.He is asking for approval to put together the street improvement program.Research has shown that by using and dedicating HURF funds a bond election will be required.They need to determine the streets to be done,the finances needed and other items and bring them back to council for consideration. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING THE STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE GIVEN AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE TO PUT THAT PROGRAM TOGETHER;FINALIZE THE PROCESS NEEDED FOR THE COUNCIL TO WORK WITH AN UPCOMING ELECTION. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 28 OF 31 )City Manager Curtis Shook briefed the council on this item.He stated the city is going through a period of growth that he believes will continue.People are moving out of the metropolitan area and going east.There is new commercial business.However, there needs to be some guidelines for planned development.The trade-offs and amenities need to have some guidelines to be more effective in the future.A general study is needed to help set the standards. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT:THAT THEY INCLUDE IN THEIR WORK PROGRAM A GENERAL STUDY OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND RETURN TO COUNCIL WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME WITH A SET OF SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT. Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. 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,MAY 19,1997,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,MAY 20,1997,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Coleman,Councilmember Barker,Development Services Director Larry Harmer,Assistant City Manager George Hoffman,Councilmember-Elect Virginia McClain and County Supervisor Sandie Smith attended the Pinal County Town Hall which dealt with growth and the environment.There were some real interesting discussions and panel presentations both by developers and from the municipalities.They covered pressures the cities are feeling and things that need to be considered.It was at Biosphere II which is a unique facility.A lot of useful information was given out. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 29 OF 31 ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 10:22 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of agenda. 2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 15,1997. 3.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees. 4.Approval for Settlement Agreement in Litigation known as Arcaro v.City of Apache Junction.(Postponed from April 15,1997 meeting.) 5.Selection and Appointment of "Focused Future"action team. 6.Authorization to purchase one 1997 Chevy Lumina for $16,710.26 under State Contract for Public Safety Department. 7.Authorization to purchase one Minolta EP -8010 Copier No.01650AF for $14,479.00 plus tax under State Contract for use in Administration Building. 8.Approval of Employment Agreement with Curtis A.Shook,City Manager. ACCEPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF ,1997,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE F APACHE JUNCTEN,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELL City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 30 OF 31 ,1997. 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 6th day of May,1997.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 13th day of May,1997. KATHLEEN CONNELLY rify Nor+City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6,1997 PAGE 31 OF 31