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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-16 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 16,1996 The regular Arizona,was held Chambers pursuant CALL TO ORDER Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Mayor Coleman gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Hendricks led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, on July 16,1996,at the Apache Junction City Council to the notice required by law. Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Richmond Councilmember Barker Councilmember Durbala Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Surra (one vacancy) Staff Present:City Manager Curtis Shook Asst.City Manager George Hoffman City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Glenn Gimbut Public Safety Lieutenant Brian Duncan Library Director Pam Loui Public Works Director Doug Dobson Development Services Director Larry Harmer Others Present:Planning Manager Jim Nakagawa Associate Planner Kate Morris Housing & Grants Coordinator John Petroff 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: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 1 OF 17 the Police Department;Police Officer Randy Betts;Sergeant Woody Haywood; Public Works employee Frank Subia;Public Works employee Cathy Parsley;the City Council;the Health and Human Services Commission;City Clerk Kathy Connelly;Animal Control Officer Tom Aulik;AND THAT THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE APACHE JUNCTION PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR 1995-96 FISCAL YEAR BE ACCEPTED;AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.96-26,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR FY 1996 STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS,CERTIFYING THAT SAID APPLICATION MEETS THE COMMUNITY'S PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM,AND AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT AND COMPLETE THE ACTIVITIES OUTLINED IN SAID APPLICATION;AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.96-27,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ADOPTING A RESIDENTIAL ANTIDISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR FY 1996,AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 104(D)OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 AS AMENDED;AND THAT THE CONTRACT FOR HIRSCH & SALTSMAN FOR PROSECUTORIAL SERVICES FOR 1996-97 FISCAL YEAR BE APPROVED. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS.PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk Kathy Connelly administered the oath of office to newly appointed Councilmember Carol Urich.Councilmember Urich then took her place on the dais. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Charles Rineholt,1555 S.Cactus Drive,addressed the council regarding Elke Dieffenbach's property on Starr Rd.He briefed the council on the steps taken thus far by her in trying to place her manufactured home legally on her property.He requested council to lift the moratorium on street abandonment and allow the abandonment of 9th Avenue by her house to be considered. Mr.Harold Weidner,10301 E.Sleepy Hollow Trail,Gold Canyon,addressed the council regarding the incorporation of Gold Canyon.He read a statement from the committee against incorporation.He then read his own statement on the conduct of the Gold Canyon Incorporation Committee. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 2 OF 17 Mr.Robert Meineke,8846 E.Golden Cholla Drive,Gold Canyon,addressed the council regarding the incorporation of Gold Canyon.He advised they have collected more than enough signatures to place incorporation on the fall ballot.He again requested their right to vote on the issue. Mrs.Phyllis Rowe,9830 E.Palermo,Gold Canyon,addressed the council.She briefed the council on the builders'view on incorporation,which is in opposition.She commented the sales tax on builders would be the basis of their revenue,until it was built out,and then taxes would fall on the residents.She asked the council to make a decision on real figures. Mr.Bill White,3023 E.10th Avenue,addressed the council regarding the problem with irresponsible dog owners.He urged the council to give Animal Control an ordinance with some teeth in it,and to impose a three dog limit. Mayor Coleman called for a ten minute recess. Mayor Coleman reconvened the meeting and continued with the Call to the Public. Mrs.Kathryn Barton,8649 E.Golden Cholla Circle,Gold Canyon,addressed the council to commend the excellent and prompt work of the fire department, police department,sheriff's office and coroner on an emergency on her street one week ago last Saturday. Ms Japs Flott,200 E.Southern Ave.,#124,addressed the council requesting bicycle lanes. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Curtis Shook addressed the council on the beginning of construction of the water line.He requested Public Works Director Doug Dobson to brief the council on the item. Public Works Director Doug Dobson briefed the council on the item.He stated it had been started this morning at Buena Vista and 16th Avenue and continued with the path of construction in the future.The water line and pump should be in by late September or early October,with the well running at that time. City Manager Curtis Shook advised the council that the county planning and zoning committee meeting may have postponed addressing the 500 foot radio tower until the August meeting.He recommended anyone interested in attending for that item should contact the County Board of Supervisors'Office tomorrow morning to see if it is still scheduled. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR A NEW LIQUOR LICENSE, SERIES 12,SUBMITTED FOR ESCONDIDO REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 3 OF 17 MEXICAN RESTAURANT ) )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on this item.She stated the police department,fire department and building divisions all recommended approval.The applicant was present to answer any questions. they wished to address the council. further to add. Mayor Coleman asked the applicant i f Mrs.Rose Galindo had nothing Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on this item,he closed the hearing. Mayor Coleman opened the item up to questions or discussion from the council,hearing none he closed the discussion. Councilmember Hendricks MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A NEW LIQUOR LICENSE,SERIES 12,SUBMITTED FOR THE ESCONDIDO MEXICAN RESTAURANT,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SD -1-96, FINAL PLAT FOR PHASE I OF RENAISSANCE POINT SUBDIVISION ) )Development Services Director Larry Harmer briefed the council on this item.A developer agreement was added to the packet to allow the developers to build model homes.They anticipate building to start in the fall.Representatives of the applicant were in attendance to answer questions. wished to address the council. Mayor Coleman asked if the applicant Mr.Kent Lay,10201 S.51st Street, Phoenix,addressed the council.He concurred with staff's recommendations and welcomed any council questions. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 4 OF 17 many model homes would be built. Vice Mayor Richmond inquired how Mr.Kent Lay advised they planned on building six.They would not build on the other lots by the model homes unless they were sold or needed to update the units. Development Services Director Larry Harmer advised Canterbury has been moving faster on the subdivision than normal,which has caused the other two subdivision to start accelerating. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF SD -1-96,THE FINAL PLAT FOR PHASE I OF RENAISSANCE POINT SUBDIVISION AND THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF MODEL HOMES BE APPROVED. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.954,ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS ) the council on this item. )City Manager Curtis Shook briefed Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the public hearing. Mayor Coleman opened the item up to council discussion.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the discussion. Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.954 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 5 OF 17 City Clerk Kathy Connelly read Ordinance No.954 by title only. Councilmember Urich MOTIONED THAT ORDINANCE NO.954,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED. MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.955 AND CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR MERIDIAN MANOR SUBDIVISION )Development Services Director Larry Harmer briefed the council on the item.He requested Associate Planner Kate Morris do the formal presentation. Associate Planner Kate Morris briefed the council in depth on this item.The lots average 5500 square feet, and a variance is being requested from the normal 8000 square feet since they are setting up common areas and a commercial complex.This is a proposed senior community.The commercial area will be on the southeast corner of Meridian and Southern. Councilmember Durbala asked if the narrative report listed in the packet was included in the ordinance itself. Associate Planner Kate Morris said it was not. Councilmember Durbala and Associate Planner Kate Morris discussed if all the buildings being stuccoed were included in the ordinance.It was mentioned this could be included if council so stipulated. Councilmember Barker asked if Delaware was going to be put through by the developer,as it does not go through now. Associate Planner Kate Morris stated the developer would build the road. Councilmember Barker asked if it would be dedicated back to the city. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 6 OF 17 Associate Planner Kate Morris stated it would be dedicated back to the city. Councilmember Barker and Associate Planner Kate Morris discussed the parking space available at the community center and the residential lots. Councilmember Barker verified with Associate Planner Kate Morris that this would be an age restricted community. Councilmember Barker and Associate Planner Kate Morris discussed the density of the development. wished to address the council. Mayor Coleman asked if the applicant Mr.Clyde Barney,1025 N.Peppertree Drive,Gilbert,addressed the council.He briefed the council on manufactured housing and he showed slides on developments similar to his proposal. Councilmember Barker asked if they were proposing tile roofs. Mr.Clyde Barney stated it would be up to the individual homeowner. Councilmember Barker,Mr.Clyde Barney and an unidentified man discussed the amount of area around the manufactured home. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.He had received a request from Midge Conway to speak on the item. Mrs.Midge Conway,902 S.Ocotillo, Dr.,addressed the council.She thought the Planning & Zoning Commission had not had a hearing on this proposal,but was informed that they had.She suggested the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council get together for a work session before deciding on the item.She commented on how Roadhaven continued to ask for variances after it was approved,and suggested putting a clause in wherein they could not have a variance put through until after fifteen years. Mr.John Smith,3400 S.Ironwood, addressed the council.He is the manager of Palmas del Sol East,and the owners of the property from Southern and Meridian to the freeway had asked him to present a protest petition.The area is in the county.The protest was lodged because the lot sizes are rental mobile home sizes,and with no management the minimal landscaping would be difficult to enforce. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 7 OF 17 Councilmember Barker asked Mr.John Smith what the lot sizes are and square footage per lot in his subdivision. Mr.John Smith stated they average 60'X 85',approximately 5500 square feet. Councilmember Barker asked how many homes were in his subdivision. Mr.John Smith stated there will be 441 homes when i t is full,and it is strictly rental mobile homes. Councilmember Barker commented he had 5100 square feet per lot with 441 homes,and the proposed subdivision has 5100 to 5700 square feet with 445 homes. Mr.John Smith commented on the size of the lots allowed by city standards depending on their zoning. Councilmember Barker asked Development Services Director Larry Harmer to address the matter. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated that under current zoning they can go down to 3000 square feet per lot.They are requesting the planned development designation to get the larger lot.The difference in size between a straight subdivision of 8000 square feet and this request is because of allowances given for a community center,a retention area which will be developed as a public park and will not be restricted to park residents,and the commercial property.These allowances make the square footage fall into place. Councilmember Barker stated to Mr. Smith that she was trying to compare the two communities in size,and she had been through his community and really liked it. Mr.John Smith stated they are setting a precedent for the same type of community on the north and west sides of the intersection. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated if this area stayed in the same zoning as a rental park it would have 900+ units. City Manager Curtis Shook stated the commercial part of this proposal will be revenue producer for the city. Councilmember Barker stated it gives the area some balance. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 8 OF 17 Mr.John Smith stated the commercial property on the southwest side of Meridian and Southern is zoned the same.He was advised that property is not in the city limits. Mrs.Midge Conway wanted to know how the CCR's were going to be enforced. Vice Mayor Richmond stated homeowners associations enforce them. Mrs.Midge Conway stated they do not have the money to enforce them,and it takes a lawyer. City Attorney Glenn Gimbut stated Midge was correct in her comment on CCR's.It is not the city's business to get into that topic;it does not have the power or the legal ability to enforce them.It is a private agreement which runs with the land.He stated the design Pulte Homes put into its CCR's has a strong homeowners association and a strong dues element,which collects money for the enforcement of CCR's. He suggested they would be enforced at Renaissance Point. Mr.Lee Gauthorp,2400 E.Baseline, addressed the council on the evolution and change in the manufactured home industry.He stated they are intent on building a quality product and noted there is a strong demand for ownership of the property by the purchasers of the manufactured homes.He estimated 70% of the purchasers want to buy their land rather then rent the land.Florence and Queen Creek are the only areas on the east side where they can do this,and this could be a big plus to the Apache Junction community. Mr.George Arnold,1586 W.Maggio Way,Chandler,Vice President of Marketing and Sales with Benchmark Equities out of Tucson,addressed the council on the size of the lot.He stated most of the people interested in these properties have already owned a large property and are looking to downsize.The lots of newer developments are a near standard which will accept a double -wide up to 64'long and allow a double carport on one side or a single carport on one side and a patio on the other side.Most of the people buying these want time to have fun,and spend little time maintaining the premises. Mr.Dan Cohen,1783 W.University, Tempe,with D & M Engineering,addressed the council.He stated with respect to density,this project had 0.184 acres per dwelling unit,which is almost 8000 square feet,the minimum lot being 80'X 100'.Almost 11% of the park is designated for open areas,which is approximately 8.75 acres.The normal lot is 5200 square feet,but the buyers also "buy into" the 8.75 acres which they get exclusive use of and the amenities package.He stated they have agreed to five stipulations for this planned development.One is strict architectural guidelines to insure compliance with the development standards.The second is REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 9 OF 17 a stucco finish on all the residential units to conform to development standards.The third was a palette of at least five colors to choose from in accordance with design standards.They hope to have fifteen to sixteen different types of models to choose from to avoid the "cookie cutter" approach.The fourth item was the commitment to a high quality community center including the buildings and amenity package.The final item was the CCR's.He stated he believed the protest was lodged when they refused to approve cart blanche any kind of development they would propose next door to Meridian Manor. Councilmember Hendricks asked if these would all be on a foundation. Mr.Dan Cohen stated they would be set in ground. Councilmember Surra asked if they could be put back on wheels and moved later. Mr.Dan Cohen stated they could. Councilmember Durbala briefed the council on how these are installed. Councilmember Hendricks asked if they would be stuccoed. Mr.Dan Cohen stated they would be stuccoed. Councilmember Hendricks asked if the roofs would be tiled. Mr.Clyde Barney stated the roof would be whatever the homeowner would like. Councilmember Hendricks asked if the target community was for retirement community. Mr.Clyde Barney stated it was. Councilmember Hendricks asked if this was for seasonal or permanent residents. Mr.Clyde Barney stated he hoped this would be their permanent home,though some may go north during the summer. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 10 OF 17 packages were required. Councilmember Hendricks if landscape Mr.Clyde Barney stated they would be totally landscaped.There will be landscape,architectural and agricultural committees. Councilmember Urich and Mr.Dan Cohen discussed what happens to the wheels and how the home is set in the ground. City Attorney Glenn Gimbut advised three quarters of the council,or six votes,are required to pass the ordinance due to the protest. Glenn Gimbut for the clarification. Mayor Coleman thanked City Attorney Mayor Coleman closed the public hearing.He opened the item to further discussion from council. Vice Mayor Richmond asked if the five stipulations were included in the ordinance. City Attorney Glenn Gimbut stated he had drafted an amendment for Mr.Durbala which would include them in the ordinance. Councilmember Durbala commented on the trip he and Jim Nakagawa took to Cavco and other parks similar to the one being built and he supported the project. Development Services Director Larry Harmer informed the council the meeting for the Planning & Zoning Commission for this item occurred on June 25th,which was a formal public hearing. Mayor Coleman closed the council discussion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.955 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 11 OF 17 City Clerk Kathy Connelly read Ordinance No.955 by title only. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.955,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:UNDER NO.4,DEVELOPMENT FOR THE APPROXIMATELY 82 ACRES OF TRAILER HOME PLAN DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NARRATIVE REPORT OF MERIDIAN MANOR AS PREPARED BY D & M ENGINEERING,INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO,THE STIPULATIONS IDENTIFIED AS SECTION 9 ON PAGE 6 OF SAID REPORT. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF SD -96-03,THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR MERIDIAN MANOR SUBDIVISION,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT TITLE I GRANT FUNDS ) )Library Director Pam Loui briefed the council on this item. Mayor Coleman opened the item to discussion by the council. Councilmember Surra stated they were very pleased with everything the library has accomplished over the years. Councilmember Surra MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.96-21,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL "PROJECT AGREEMENT" WITH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 12 OF 17 THE ARIZONA STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY,ARCHIVES AND PUBLIC RECORDS TO ACCEPT $43,500 PROVIDED BY THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT,AS AMENDED,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND THE AJ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING PURCHASE OF THE CHAMBER BUILDING ) )City Manager Curtis Shook briefed the council on this item.He offered to fill in the blanks of the agreement for council:Item No.4,the conveyance title,be made at the sale close within sixty days after the date of this agreement;No.6,escrow shall be opened with a deposit of 5%,and the parties would agree with the title company as to the escrow instructions;No.3 would be filled in with the day the lease started. City Attorney Glenn Gimbut advised Item No.6 was meant to be filled in with the name of the title company without a requirement of a minimum deposit. City Manager Curtis Shook continued with filling in the blanks.Under No.13 the address needed in there would be the address of the current Parks & Recreation building.On No.15, terminating one year from date of execution should be entered in there.He stated it was an excellent agreement drawn up by City Attorney Glenn Gimbut, and advised the Chamber had reviewed the document and they made some suggestions on the blanks just filled in.This will allow the Chamber to move onto the Trail and the City to continue redevelopment processes in the central business district area,and it protects both parties. Mayor Coleman opened the item to discussion by council,hearing none he closed the discussion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND THE APACHE JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF THE CHAMBER BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000,BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING:IN NO.3 THE DATE WILL BE FILLED IN AS THE ORIGINAL LEASE AGREEMENT;NO.4 SIXTY;NO.6 WILL BE FILLED IN WITH THE NAME OF THE TITLE COMPANY;NO.13,THE ADDRESS OF 1001 NORTH IDAHO ROAD WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH THE ADDRESS FOR PARKS & RECREATION;AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 13 OF 17 NO.15,AFTER THE WORD "CITY",IT SHOULD SAY TERMINATING ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF EXECUTION. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS DIRECTION TO STAFF CONCERNING RECRUITMENT FOR PRESIDING MAGISTRATE )Assistant City Manager George Hoffman briefed the council on this item. Councilmember Barker asked if it looked like the State law was going to change to require a judge to be an attorney. City Attorney Glenn Gimbut advised that is the intent of the Arizona Supreme Court. Councilmember Barker recommended the judge be an attorney to remove any future upheaval. Councilmember Durbala recommended finding someone in Arizona experienced with Arizona law. Councilmember Surra asked if someone who was experienced with Arizona law but had moved out of state would be ineligible. Councilmember Durbala stated he preferred someone who is experienced in Arizona law and the State statutes, whether an attorney,a pro tem judge or other areas.He would prefer someone from in -state to avoid any problems. Councilmember Urich asked if that would limit the selection process. Councilmember Durbala said it probably would but they would have experience in Arizona statutes,and could thereby avoid a retraining period.He believes there are qualified judges in Arizona that are available. Assistant Manager George Hoffman stated it did not have to be a strict requirement,direction could be given to REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 14 OF 17 recruit in state only which would result in most of the applicants being from Arizona. There was general discussion among the council and the assistant city manager as to whether it should be restricted to in -state applicants,with comment being made about out-of-state applicants who had applied for the interim presiding judge position just appointed.Also discussed was just using the requirement of experience in Arizona laws and statutes. City Attorney Glenn Gimbut suggested making it a requirement that the applicant be a licensed attorney for the State of Arizona. the city attorney's suggestion. Councilmember Hendricks agreed with Councilmember Surra stated the applicant should be qualified if they had practiced in the state,even if they had moved out of state. Mayor Coleman stated he preferred to recruit in -state,but any applications received from out-of-state should also be considered. Councilmember Barker and Assistant City Manager George Hoffman discussed the new judge orientation training period in December and if the applicant should have had this training previously. Councilmember Surra stated it might limit the number of applicants if they are required to have already taken the class. There was general discussion on compensation,which would depend on experience and qualifications. There was general discussion on the pre-screening process using judges and attorneys. Vice Mayor Richmond MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF CONCERNING THE RECRUITMENT FOR THE PRESIDING MAGISTRATE:THAT THE APPLICANT BE A LICENSED ATTORNEY WITH ARIZONA LAW EXPERIENCE PREFERRED;THAT THE APPLICANT PREFERABLY RESIDE IN STATE;THAT THE COMPENSATION WILL DEPEND ON QUALIFICATIONS;AND THAT A PANEL OF JUDGES AND ATTORNEYS BE USED IN THE PRE-SCREENING PROCESS. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 15 OF 17 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES Vice Mayor Richmond MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,BE HELD ON MONDAY,AUGUST 5,1996,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,AUGUST 6,1996,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS None. ADJOURNMENT meeting at 9:19 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of agenda. 2.Acceptance of the Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 2,1996. 3.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees. 4.Acceptance of Annual Report of the Apache Junction Public Library Board of Trustees for FY 1995-96. )Mayor Coleman adjourned the 5.Approval of Resolutions No.96-26 and No.96-27,Approval for Application for Community Development Block Grant funds (second round application. 6.Approval of Contract to Hirsch and Saltsman for prosecutorial services for FY 1996-97. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 16 OF 17 ACCEPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF AUGUST ,1996,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 6TH DAY OF AUGUST ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk DOUGLAS ULEMil Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION ,1996. 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 16th day of July,1996.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 22nd day of July,1996. City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 16,1996 PAGE 17 OF 17