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Home My WebLink About1995-09-19 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 19,1995 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on September 19,1995,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 Barker led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Richmond Councilmember Barker Councilmember Durbala Councilmember Hagner Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Surra Staff Present:Asst.City Manager George Hoffman City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Glenn Gimbut Public Safety Director Robert Galloway City Engineer Gordon Grandy Public Works Director Doug Dobson Development Services Director Larry Harmer Planning Manager Jim Nakagawa Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Economic Development Spec.Ken Simpkins Others Present:Michelle Lamb (We Go Where You Go,Inc.),461 W. 16th Ave.,Apache Junction ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) )Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19,1995 PAGE 1 OF 8 THAT RESOLUTION NO.95-22,"ENDORSING RENEWAL OF THE PINAL COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE AND COMMITTING TO CONTINUED PARTICIPATION ON THE PINAL COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMISSION"BE APPROVED;AND THAT INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AND FAMILY PROGRAMS TO ACCEPT A GRANT OF $3580 FOR CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISING OF CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE,BE APPROVED;AND THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE BY THE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO THE COMMUNITY;AND THAT WE APPOINT JAMES HUTCHINSON AND MARIA DURBALA TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1996,AND JUNE 30,1997,RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT WE ACCEPT THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE "WE GO WHERE YOU GO,INC."NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC BUS PROGRAM. Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Coleman read a letter from the National Assoc.of Towns and Townships congratulating Councilmember Hagner for being chosen as an outstanding community leader and awarding a $5000 economic development grant to the city. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Michelle Lamb,representing We Go Where You Go,Inc.,presented certificates of appreciation to various community members and city staff members. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Acting City Manager George Hoffman informed the council that City Manager Curtis Shook was representing the Arizona City Managers Association and the city at the International City Managers Association Conference in Denver.Mr. Hoffman informed the council that a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission needed to be scheduled for the October 3 meeting to discuss land use issues. Mr.Hoffman reported that Development Services Director Larry Harmer will be holding a pre -submittal conference regarding the Requests for Proposals for development impact fees on September 25,and that such proposals are due for submittal on October 10. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19,1995 PAGE 2 OF 8 Mr.Hoffman reported that progress on the new phone system is being delayed due to U.S.West Communications not following through with their commitments to the city,and that staff has contacted the Corporation Commission to let them know the city is not pleased with that. Mr.Hoffman introduced Mr.Kenneth Simpkins,new Economic Development Specialist.He then introduced Mr.Tony Vehon,Chairman of Superstition Mountain Community District to update the council on the sewer progress. Mr.Tony Vehon reported that everything seems to be right on schedule and that the treatment plant will be done by November 1;that some surveying information on Apache Trail which was done by the district was made available to the city for its use;that the district will be scheduling some public meetings and preparing news releases about the hookup process,but this is being delayed because they are still trying to get a group of contractors and some financing information together to make the process easier for people.He stated that city grants designated to help low-income people hook up to the system are probably gone and so they are trying to come up with about $1.5 million to help others who still need financial assistance.He explained that the annexation problems for sewer service to parcels outside the city are being addressed by the district. PUBLIC HEARINGS LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR DASH -IN CONVENIENCE STORE )City Clerk Kathy Connelly briefed the council on this item.She stated the applicant had been informed of this hearing. Mayor Coleman asked if the applicant wished to address the council on this.The applicant did not wish to address the council. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on this item,he closed the hearing. Councilmember Barker pointed out that the Fire District was unable to conduct an inspection because the business had been closed.She asked if this would impact the application in any way. Ms.Connelly answered that under the law fire and safety issues are not a criteria that would limit the council's recommendation of a liquor license. Councilmember Hendricks MOVED THAT APPLICATION FOR A NEW LIQUOR LICENSE,SERIES 10,SUBMITTED FOR DASH -IN REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19,1995 PAGE 3 OF 8 CONVENIENCE STORE,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Durbala SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. EXTENSION OF PREMISES/PATIO PERMIT FOR A PERMANENT CHANGE OF AREA OF SERVICE OF LIQUOR FOR ARIZONA JOE'S RESTAURANT )City Clerk Kathy Connelly briefed the council on this item.She stated the applicant had been notified of this hearing. Mayor Coleman asked if the applicant wished to address the council.The applicant did not wish to address the council. Mayor Coleman opened the public hearing.There being no one wishing to speak on this item,he closed the hearing. appearance of the fence for the patio. Mayor Coleman inquired about the The applicant answered that it will be a six -feet stucco block wall and there will be landscaping around the area. Councilmember Surra MOVED THAT EXTENSION OF PREMISES/PATIO PERMIT FOR A PERMANENT CHANGE OF AREA OF SERVICE OF LIQUOR FOR ARIZONA JOE'S 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. OLD BUSINESS None. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19,1995 PAGE 4 OF 8 NEW BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR FY 1995-96 WITH APACHE JUNCTION MAIN STREET,INC.) )City Clerk Kathy Connelly briefed the council on this item.She stated this contract was more comprehensive than the two previous ones because it included all those items that extended over the first two years into the third year,as well as those items earmarked to be accomplished in the third year.This was based upon the three-year work plan introduced in 1993. Mayor Coleman asked if anyone from Main Street wished to address the council. Mr.Tony Vehon of Main Street offered to answer any questions.There being no questions from the council the mayor asked for a motion. Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR FY 1995-96 WITH APACHE JUNCTION MAIN STREET,INC.IN THE AMOUNT OF $40.000 BE APPROVED. Councilmember Hagner SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AMENDMENT FOR EXPANSION OF SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT SERVICE AREA ) )Development Services Director Larry Harmer briefed the council on this item.He stated the parcels listed were reviewed and found to be within the city limits.He recommended approval of this. Councilmember Barker asked for clarification on some of the parcels. Councilmember Surra MOVED THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN TO THE EXTENSION OF THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT BOUNDARIES TO INCLUDE THOSE PROPERTIES LISTED ON EXHIBIT A (AS ATTACHED)WHICH ARE CONTAINED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION. Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19,1995 PAGE 5 OF 8 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FOR THE PRESIDING JUDGE BE HELD ON OCTOBER 3 AT 6:00 P.M.IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. 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,OCTOBER 2,1995,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,OCTOBER 3,1995,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Coleman reminded the council of the city employees/council/board and commission members picnic. Councilmember Surra reported on the League of Cities and Towns Conference held September 12-15. Mayor Coleman reported on the city resolution submitted to the League of Cities and Towns Resolutions Committee regarding the zoning and use of State lands in close proximity to municipal boundaries. Councilmember Hagner offered tickets for the Policemen's/Firemen's ball dance. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19,1995 PAGE 6 OF 8 Councilmember Durbala reported on an Economic Development seminar for rural communities that he and other council members and city staff attended in Prescott the first week of September. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of agenda. 2.Acceptance of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 5,1995. 3.Approval of Resolution No.95-22,a resolution of support endorsing renewal of the Pinal County Enterprise Zone and committing to continued participation on the Pinal County Enterprise Zone Commission. 4.Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Governor's Office of Community and Family Programs to accept a grant of $3580 for closed circuit interviewing of children who are victims of abuse. 5.Recognition of outstanding service by the Public Library to the community. 6.Appointments to fill two existing vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission. 7.Approval of Health and Human Services Commission's recommendation on proposal from We Go Where You Go,Inc. ACCEPTED THIS 3RD DAY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS ATTEST: (ATHLEEr City Clerk OCTOBER JUNCTION,ARIZONA. 4TH DAY OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19,1995 PAGE 7 OF 8 1995,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY OCTOBER Mayor ,1995. 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 19th day of September,1995.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 25th day of September,1995. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19,1995 PAGE 8 OF 8 Tuesday, August 29, 1995 ANSWER 0.t,ne-t.V70 .6 - Page 1 V . V 1,-- f r PARCEL OWNER SERVICE ADDRESS APPLICATION DATE 100-32-004-G2 SALDANA, RUBEN & REBECCA 2311 N. DELAWARE DR. 1 8/22/95 100-35-046-00 PETTIS, LARRY & NANCY 1975W. 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