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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09-03 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 3,1996 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on September 3,1996,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 7:04 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Surra gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Barker led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Richmond Councilmember Barker Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Surra Councilmember Urich (Councilmember Durbala was absent) Staff Present: Others Present: City Manager Curtis Shook Asst.City Manager George Hoffman City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Glenn Gimbut Public Safety Director Robert Galloway City Engineer Gordon Grandy Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Public Works Director Doug Dobson Development Services Director Larry Harmer Planning Manager Jim Nakagawa 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: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 1 OF 17 Margie Sensbach,John Austin,Dennis Dixon and the remainder of the Building Department;City Manager Curtis Shook;the City of Apache Junction staff;the Police Department;the swim teachers and lifeguards;Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell;Keith Graves;R.E.Eck;Cathy Parsley;Joanne Delys;Jerry Dziewior;AND THAT THE BID FOR ENG 96-05,29TH AVENUE CURBS AND SIDEWALK,BE AWARDED TO SCOTT GEYER CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,866.31 FOR BOTH PHASE I AND II PLUS 10% TO COVER ANY UNFORESEEN CHANGE ORDERS,CONTINGENT UPON COUNCIL'S APPROVAL OF THE RELATED ECONOMIC STRENGTHS GRANT;AND THAT THE STREET LIGHT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT FOR ACTIVE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS BE FORWARDED PINAL COUNTY FOR COLLECTION DURING FY 1996-97 IN THE AMOUNTS OF $1,610.53 FOR IRONWOOD MANOR #1 SLID 8309-1;$1,494.85 FOR SUPERSTITION VIEW SLID 8501-1;$1,892.93 FOR ENCHANTED ACRES I SLID 8706-1;$1,573.51 FOR ENCHANTED ACRES I I SLID 8709-1;$2,874.86 FOR APACHE VILLA III/IV & CLEARVIEW SLID 8203-1;$1,576.01 FOR APACHE VILLA III SLID 8011-1;$1,576.01 FOR APACHE VILLA IV SLID 8312-1;$2,412.23 FOR APACHE VILLA V SLID 8507-1;$812.35 FOR SUPERSTITION MEADOWS SLID 8805-1;$4,023.61 (INCLUDES LIGHTING COST PLUS A PROPORTIONATE AMOUNT OF THE FUNDS EXPENDED BY THE CITY FOR INITIAL CONSTRUCTION COST)FOR APACHE VILLA SLID 9304-1;AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.96-32,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR FY 1996 HOUSING TRUST FUNDS,CERTIFYING THAT SAID COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ARIZONA HOUSING TRUST FUND PROGRAM,AND AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT AND COMPLETE THE ACTIVITIES OUTLINED IN SAID APPLICATION;AND THAT THE REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH THE PURCHASE OF FOUR NEW VEHICLES FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT TOTALING $80,903 THROUGH THE STATE CONTRACT,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS.PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Coleman stated there was a proclamation of the mayor designating the week of September 15-21 as "POW -MIA Week".He had City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the proclamation.Mayor Coleman presented the proclamation to Gene Diehl of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell briefed the council on the history of the Lost Dutchman Aerie #3850 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and its four REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 2 OF 17 year fundraising program to assist economically disadvantaged families in swimming activities.The program was named "Pool Pals".Dick and Joyce Nelson of the Eagles were in attendance to present a check,and Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell had a plaque to give them in appreciation for being the primary fundraisers for the program.Dick Nelson announced a new city-wide program he and his wife were starting,a "penny drive"to build a second pool in Apache Junction.They brought the first installment of pennies in a wheelbarrow.The check given for the "Learn to Swim Program" was for $1,125.80. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Al Baker,Sr.,11035 Sleepy Hollow Trail,Gold Canyon,addressed the council regarding the letter sent by the incorporation committee to Governor Symington.He stated his group sent an additional letter to the governor and the State Land Commissioner would be responding to both of the letters.He stated they would make copies of all of these letters available for all the citizens of Gold Canyon.He then requested the city council to vote no on the incorporation. (Phyllis Rowe filled out a request to speak form but did not come forward.) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.952 (DWELLING UNIT STANDARDS/PZ-96-07 )Development Services Director Larry Harmer briefed the council on this item.He stated approximately two- thirds of Apache Junction's residences are manufactured homes.Companies who look for potential areas for commercial businesses/franchises look at permanent housing,and routinely discount manufactured housing.This ordinance changes the installation standards for manufactured housing to make them more representative of on -site built housing.It eliminates pre -HUD housing units during the replacement process. Councilmember Barker asked about the request for an emergency clause. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated it was put in as an option.It could be a health/safety issue in terms of housing.They get approximately 20-25 permit requests per month. However,with one councilmember absent,it would be difficult to pass with an emergency clause. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 3 OF 17 City Clerk Kathy Connelly advised them the emergency clause had been removed from the agenda. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on this item,he closed the hearing. questions or discussion from the council. Mayor Coleman opened the item up to City Manager Curtis Shook briefed the council on a telephone call he received from a local realtor.The realtor believed there might be a problem with the more permanent installations in twenty years when some of the manufactured homes would have to be moved. Councilmember Barker requested the Development Services Director to address the potential problem. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated the argument could be used on any structure in twenty years. attorney to make a brief statement. Mayor Coleman requested the city City Attorney Glenn Gimbut stated it is believed to make a safer structure if it is tied to a permanent foundation. FHA and VA are going in this direction as a lending requirement. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion and called for a motion. Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.952 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathy Connelly read Ordinance No.952 by title only. Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.952,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 4 OF 17 Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CASE NO.PZ-96-09,PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.961 )Development Services Director Larry Harmer briefed the council on this item.It is requested this item be continued again,however,Planning & Zoning Commission stated this would be the last continuance.If the applicant is not ready at the next scheduled meeting,the applicant will have to reapply and pay new fees. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on the item,he closed the hearing and called for a motion. Vice Mayor Richmond MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.961,PZ-96-09 BE POSTPONED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 1996. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.963,STOP SIGN PLACEMENTS )City Engineer Gordon Grandy briefed the council on this item.This reverses the stop signs at Wickiup and 2nd Avenue and places a new stop sign at 29th Avenue and Idaho. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on the item,he closed the hearing and reopened the item to questions and discussion from the council. There being no further discussion,he called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.963 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 5 OF 17 The motion carried. City Clerk Kathy Connelly read Ordinance No.963 by title only with the emergency clause. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.963,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.964,ANNEXATION CASE AN -3-96 )Development Services Director Larry Harmer briefed the council on this item.This action will complete the annexation of state lands authorized by the State Land Department for Apache Junction that lie south of Highway 60,west of Barkley,north of Elliott,and south of Guadalupe. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on the item,he closed the hearing and opened the item to discussion by the council.There being no discussion,he called for a motion. Vice Mayor Richmond MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.964 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 Kathy Connelly read Ordinance No.964 by title only. Vice Mayor Richmond MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.964,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 6 OF 17 The motion carried. SD -96-03,FINAL PLAT FOR MERIDIAN MANOR SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT )Development Services Director Larry Harmer briefed the council on this item.He stated Associate Planner Kate Morris would have a presentation to give the council.He stated he had been informed of some drainage problems with neighbors on the north side,the city engineer had met with the developer and there would be a solution.The Developer Agreement allows for early construction of the community center,a model home area and sales offices. Associate Planner Kate Morris gave her presentation.She showed reduced overheads of the final plat with the changes that have been made,including the elimination of a sidewalk in the drainage area and additional easements for US West. Mayor Coleman opened the item to discussion by the council.There being no one wishing to speak on the item, he asked the applicant to address the council. Mr.Clyde Barney addressed the council.He requested the council approve the item. Councilmember Surra asked Mr.Barney why he wanted to do the community center first. Mr.Clyde Barney stated he wanted to get started on it before there were homes in the way and so potential customers could see what would be available to them. Councilmember Surra asked if the community center would be utilized prior to the rest of the houses going up. Mr.Clyde Barney stated it would take longer to build the recreation center than to put in the other houses. Councilmember Surra commented it would be nice for people to see it already there,as she has heard of other developments promising those amenities and then they never come to fruition. Mr.Clyde Barney stated he has put up a bond or cash equal to the amount of the facility in order to be able to build the facility. Councilmember Barker asked Mr. Barney who named the streets. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 7 OF 17 did. hearing. Mr.Clyde Barney stated his wife Mayor Coleman opened the public Mr.George Sollenberger,1991 S. Meridian,addressed the council.He had a complaint about the construction trucks continuously running up and down the street and raising a lot of dust. They are repeatedly having to wash their bedding during a week's time.An additional problem has arisen since a wall has been built,which has now changed the drainage flow and virtually flooded out their property.They had a "river"flowing through the property and an outbuilding had standing water in it.Gravel in the driveway has been washed away.It is now mosquito infested.He contacted the owner's son,Trace,and asked them to get their water from the other end to reduce the dust to the private homes.Trace told him they would not do that as they were not wanted down there.In regards to the water,that property used to be the natural drainage for these private homes and was their buffer. Councilmember Surra asked Development Services Director Larry Harmer to address the problem. Development Services Director Larry Harmer stated he has not heard of these problems to date,and he could not respond since he has not had a complaint filed to act upon. Mr.George Sollenberger stated he had complained to Trace about it,but nothing was done.He stated he called the code compliance office and nothing was done.He called Meridian Manor and they did not return his phone call. City Manager Curtis Shook suggested the city engineer and public works director take a look at it tomorrow and work with Mr.Barney to make whatever adjustments may be necessary to be more sensitive to other people in the area.He believes that with the onset of the monsoons the city engineer should be able to determine the flows of water. Mr.Lee Crist,who lives on the second acre from the wall,addressed the council.He is concerned with the drainage,also.He commented on a previous drainage problem he had approximately ten years ago when the lot north of him plugged the wash up.He had complained to the city and they were out the next day to handle the problem.He hopes they address this drainage problem as well.He also complained about the dust problem,stating his floor has had as much as a half -inch of dust on it. Mr.George Arnold,a manufactured home consultant,stated every housing development he has worked on has had the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 8 OF 17 same problems.He showed them a picture on the history of manufactured housing.He commented that Mr.Barney has gone one step further to a stucco home,taking it to a new level. Mr.William Ergenbright,1871 S. Meridian,addressed the council.He commented on how the water used to •channel all through the area of the map,including a large wash.None of the water can now drain through its natural course.It has been forced to follow •the outside fence line.It needs to be addressed.It will devaluate the property in the area. Mr.Clyde Barney stated all of the people in the area,as its been developed,have put in retention basins.He believes when the ten acre property to the north is developed,and the owners put in the retention basins,it will eliminate the water problem. City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated that was partially correct.However,the sizing of the retention basin is based on size of the development.Therefore,the area that does not have retention already that is developed is still the area that will drain down to those twenty acres.The combination of the new development of twenty acres and the existing development will result in full basins.There is still an amount of water that has to go over and exceed the basins and continue on through.That water will have to be accomodated. Mr.Lee Crist stated the ten acres is directly behind he and George,and that is the land they are worried about. The water that used to go down through the wash that passed through the area of the wall can no longer do so.All that water now goes onto their properties.It is unknown when that ten acres will be developed. Councilmember Barker stated they had heard from a large number of people and wanted assurance that the situation would be addressed. City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated it would be addressed as part of the grading plan in the whole process.It is not a part of the final plat. Councilmember Surra asked if this should be a part of their approval of the final plat. City Attorney Glenn Gimbut stated the requirements to do that are part of the current ordinance. Councilmember Surra stated then as long as they follow the current ordinances,the problems would be addressed before they would be allowed to continue development. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 9 OF 17 City Attorney Glenn Gimbut stated that is a condition of building permits,to make those specifications. Mayor Coleman asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak during the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the hearing.He opened the item to further discussion by the council.There being no further discussion,he called for a motion. Councilmember Hendricks MOVED THAT SD -96-03,THE FINAL PLAT FOR MERIDIAN MANOR SUBDIVISION AND THE CORRESPONDING DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT BE APPROVED. Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Coleman called for a ten minute break. Mayor Coleman reconvened the meeting. PZ-96-11.APPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO.940 ) )Development Services Director Larry Harmer briefed the council on this item.He stated Associate Planner Kate Morris would provide the detail of this request. Associate Planner Kate Morris first clarified the location of the property.She then described the area surrounding the property.The property is for covered RV parking.Three major "forms of relief"have been requested.They request relief from the ten foot wide landscaping strip at the rear of the property,for all structures to be set back 25 feet,and from 10% of the parcel of a commercial development to be landscaped.He proposes to increase the depth of landscaping at the front of the property to 25 feet.The awnings will be at a 15 foot level.It is a pseudo -southwest architectural wall with awnings up above.It is difficult for this pre-existing lot to conform to the standards set,which is why variances were put into the ordinance.The fire district requires a turn around for a 100 foot depth lot.This review will take place in the building permit process.If an extreme turn radius is required,it will take out some of the storage units.Other alternatives could be worked out.It is subject to approval of the fire district.This lot lends itself to the passage of the variance request as it is a small lot area of approximately 100 feet wide,it does not lend itself well to the required landscaping setbacks as we have them now,and the properties to either side were developed prior to the landscaping REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 10 OF 17 ordinance.The applicant voluntarily increased the landscaping depth in the front to provide approximately 7% landscaping of the total lot.The southwest style wall is a plus for the street side,and the awnings should continue the southwest facade for a distance of about 20 feet along the sides. Mayor Coleman asked if the applicant would like to address the council. Mr.Keith Stachar,1153 E.Holmes, addressed the council.He gave a brief overview of the project. Councilmember Surra asked how he would feel if a circular turn around would be required and twelve of his storage units would be lost. Mr.Keith Stachar stated it would affect the economics,but he will work with the fire district on that.To date he has not talked to them about the project. Councilmember Barker asked him about making the awnings more attractive from streetside. Mr.Keith Stachar stated they hoped to come up with something with earth tone colors and to stay with the southwest appearance. Councilmember Surra asked if the awnings would have no front. Mr.Keith Stachar stated it would be as you drove in,and would be a series of carports. Councilmember Surra asked if you would be able to see the RV's from the two on the end as you pull into the driveway. Mr.Keith Stachar stated you would not be able to see them.The awning is brought down. thought of an alternate use for the lot. would make good use of the property. hearing. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 11 OF 17 Councilmember Surra asked if he had Mr.Keith Stachar believes this Mayor Coleman opened the public Mr.William Evanko,3311 N. Chestnut,Mesa,the owner of Sunshine Storage at 3125 W.Superstition, addressed the council.He commented on the requirements for his property,and stated he is disconcerted to have such high awnings next to his property.He commented on the drainage problem for the area. Mayor Coleman asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak on the item.There being no one else wishing to speak,he closed the hearing.Mayor Coleman opened the item to further discussion by the council. Associate Planner Kate Morris clarified that the drainage problem would be taken care of through the building permit process.She stated although the mini -storages to either side of the proposed structure are at a lower elevation,the proposed structure is within the height limits. Mr.William Evanko asked if the land could be graded if whatever Mr.Stachar builds does not solve the problem. City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated if what Mr.Stachar builds does not disturb the ground,i t is Mr.Evanko's improvements that affected the water and did not accomodate it.He cannot invoke Mr.Stachar to make corrective actions if he did not cause the problem. Mayor Coleman commented it would be nice to have a city wide storm drainage system. Councilmember Surra commented that the area is difficult for drainage. Mayor Coleman closed the discussion on the item and called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT PZ- 96-11,AN APPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO.940 REQUIREMENTS REGARDING LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3129 WEST SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD,A PARCEL 24,800 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE,BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLIWNG STIPULATIONS:THAT A REVISED SITE PLAN BE PREPARED ADDRESSING THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF A FIRE APPARATUS TURN -AROUND,TO BE APPROVED BY THE APACHE JUNCTION FIRE DISTRICT;THAT SHOULD THE APPROVED SITE PLAN HAVE ANY OPEN AREAS REMAINING WHERE STRUCTURES WILL NOT BE ESTABLISHED,THESE AREAS SHALL BE LANDSCAPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO.940;AND THAT THE SHADE STRUCTURES AND AWNINGS AT THE ENTRY POINT OF THE PARCEL SHALL CONTINUE THE "SOUTHWEST"FACADE ACROSS THE PORTION OF THE AWNINGS FACING SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD AND FOR A DISTANCE OF 20 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST PROPERTY BOUNDARIES,USING THE SAME EXTERIOR FINISH,COLOR(S)AND ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES INCLUDED AS PART OF THE "SOUTHWEST"FACADE. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 12 OF 17 Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS. None. NEW BUSINESS. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/ ECONOMIC STRENGTHS GRANT )City Manager Curtis Shook stated this is the first economic strengths grant the city has had in a number of years.He acknowledged the efforts of the Development Services Department, and Ken Simpkins in particular,for their work on the grant.It will bring in a number of jobs and good sales tax revenue to the city.He then deferred to Development Service Director Larry Harmer. Development Services Director Larry Harmer briefed the council on the item.This will pay for phase one and phase two,plus pay for the paving from Four Sons to Winchester,which will open up that area to development.That includes the two fast food restaurant pads, the family restaurant pad,the Super 8 pad and the additional parcel east of the Super 8.As much money as possible is to be spent,but there is the potential to give some money back.This is the first of several anticipated economic strengths grants. Mayor Coleman opened the item to discussion by the council.There being no questions,he closed the discussion and called for a motion. Vice Mayor Richmond MOVED THAT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN ECONOMIC STRENGTHS GRANT FOR THE EXTENSION OF 29TH AVENUE OFF OF STATE ROUTE 88,IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,535,BE APPROVED. Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT PR -96-02, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 13 OF 17 PROSPECTOR PARK PHASE III )Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell briefed the council on the item.The project includes a plaza area around the restroom,three tennis courts,parking lot,four racquetball courts,a playground area with four picnic ramadas,two basketball courts,two volleyball courts,all the lighting facilities and all the related landscaping.He recommends accepting the bid of Nickle Contracting. questions from the council. Mayor Coleman opened the item to Councilmember Surra stated this is just one of the reasons why Apache Junction is ahead of all the other cities in the area when it comes to open park space. Councilmember Hendricks asked how much grass was involved. Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell said it was limited to around the picnic area. there was water. Bell stated there was water. and called for a motion. Councilmember Hendricks asked if Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Mayor Coleman closed the discussion Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT THE BID FOR PR -96-02,PROSPECTOR PARK PHASE III,BE AWARDED TO NICKLE CONTRACTING OF GILBERT,ARIZONA,IN THE AMOUNT OF $583,000. MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. EXPANSION OF SEWER SERVICE AREA Larry Harmer briefed the council on the parcels in the Sierra Entrada area.It ability to hook onto the sewer district. to be purchased.This gets some of the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 14 OF 17 Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE )Development Services Director item.This action would add 154 is not an automatic approval for their The other sewer district still had paperwork out of the way. Councilmember Surra requested the people in attendance hear about the ability of the sewer district to handle this type of expansion. City Manager Curtis Shook addressed the request.He stated they have the ability to treat 2.1 million gallons per day.Currently they treat about a quarter of that per day. Mayor Coleman asked if there were any more questions or comments.There being no more questions,he called for a motion. Vice Mayor Richmond MOVED THE AMENDMENT OF THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT SEWER SERVICE AREA BOUNDARY TO INCLUDE THOSE PROPERTIES LISTED IN EXHIBIT A WHICH ARE CONTAINED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON MONDAY,SEPTEMBER 16,1996,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,SEPTEMBER 17,1996, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 15 OF 17 Mayor Coleman,Councilmember Urich,Councilmember Durbala and several of the staff attended the League of Cities & Towns Conference in Flagstaff this past week.There were a number of interesting sessions,common concerns between communities and what is happening at the state level and information on proposals coming down from the federal level by way of block grants to the cities.Next year it will be in Tempe. Councilmember Surra commented on the training session offered by the city staff on the last two Thursdays and this coming Thursday for the various commissions and boards dealing with planning and zoning.It is primarily for Planning & Zoning members,Board of Adjustment members and councilmembers to be more familiar with the roles of responsibility.It has been a great success and the feedback is that it has succeeded the expectations. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of agenda. 2.Acceptance of the Minutes of Special meeting of July 15,1996. 3.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 6,1996. 4.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees. 5.Approval of Award of Bid ENG 96-05 to lowest responsible bidder. (Construction of curb,gutter,sidewalks and related work on 29th Avenue to serve Super 8 Motel -Economic Strengths Grant.) 6.Approval of Street Light Assessments for active improvement districts (forwarded to Pinal County for collection during FY 1996-97). 7.Approval of Resolution No.96-32,FY 1996 Housing Trust Fund Application for rehabilitation of existing owner -occupied property (housing). 8.Approval and Authorization to proceed with purchase of four new vehicles for Public Safety Department totaling $80,903 (through State contract). (Approved in FY 96-97 budget.) ACCEPTED THIS 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1996,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 16 OF 17 SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ATTEST: City Clerk 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 3rd day of September,1996.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 6th day of September,1996. City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 3,1996 PAGE 17 OF 17