HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-04 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 4,1991
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on June 4,1991,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers
pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bluntschly called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Father Maloney gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:Mayor Bluntschly
Vice Mayor (Mayor Elect)Damiano
Councilman Eidson
Councilwoman Barker
Councilman Cox
Councilwoman Alger
Councilman Perkins
Councilman Coleman
Councilman Absent:Councilman Vehon (on vacation)
Staff Present:City Manager Michael R.Lee
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney David Alexander
Assistant City Manager George Hoffman
Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell
City Engineer Gordon Grandy
Senior Planner Jim Nakagawa
Housing & Grants Specialist Kurt Knutson
Court Operations Director Mercer Weiskotten
Others Present:Mr.Larry Lorenzo
Superstition Horsemen's Association
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Ms Lelia Donnelly
1100 S.Warner Drive #25
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Thomas McCoy
598 E.Southern
Apache Junction,Arizona
Ms Gail Cisting
3025 N.Prospector
Apache Junction,Arizona
Ms Nancy Koerner
1026 N.Goldfield
Apache Junction,Arizona
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 -6 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;
AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.91-22,CONDUCTING AND ACCEPTING THE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF
VOTES FOR THE APACHE JUNCTION GENERAL ELECTION HELD MAY 21,1991,BE APPROVED
AND ADOPTED;
AND THAT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINAL COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION FOR HEALTH SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92,BE ACCEPTED AS
PRESENTED;
AND THAT THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,BE AUTHORIZED
TO ELASE PURCHASE AN AS 400 IBM MODEL #9404-D10 COMPUTER WITH ASSOCIATED
SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT,THROUGH STATE BID;
AND THAT THE CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY FILED BY ALBERT MOORE,FOR NOT LESS THAN
$200,000,BE REJECTED.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
Mayor Bluntschly welcomed everyone to the meeting,and announced that the
newly elected councilmembers and Mayor will be sworn in and seated tonight.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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Mayor Bluntschly presented Certificates of Appreciation to participants in
the Gulf War Memorial Ceremony conducted at the Vetermans Memorial Park on May
11,1991.They were:Lieutenant Laning,Ms Chrissie Cummings,Jeff Bell,and
staff of the Parks and Recreation Department,particularly Dunlop Rosado.
Mayor Bluntschly expressed his gratitude to the community for allowing him
to serve as mayor for the past two years.Mayor Bluntschly thanked the newly
elected councilmembers for getting involved,as the office entails hard work and
sacrifices,but commented that it will be worth it.Mayor Bluntschly further
thanked the staff,in particular the department heads.
City Manager Michael R.Lee stated that he has appreciated working with
Mayor Bluntschly,and has also appreciated the many hours that have been devoted
to the community by Mayor Bluntschly.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly gave the Oaths of Office to newly elected coun-
cilmembers Paul Perkins,Ed Cox,and Douglas Coleman,and also to the newly
elected mayor,Thomas Damiano.City Clerk Kathleen Connelly presented the
Certificates of Election.
Mayor Damiano,Councilman Cox,Councilman Perkins,Councilman Coleman,took
their seats with the Council.
Mayor Damiano presented Mayor Bluntschly with a plaque,in recognition for
his dedication and oustanding service to the citizens of Apache Junction as
Councilman,Vice Mayor and Mayor.
Mayor Damiano also read the inscription on a plaque to be given to
Councilman Tony Vehon.
Mayor Damiano asked for .a motion to convene into Executive Session.
Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT THE REGULAR MEETING BE RECESSED AND CONVENE
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Before going into Executive Session,Mayor Damiano introduced his family
members that were in attendance.
Councilman Coleman introduced his family.
Councilman Perkins introduced his family.
Councilman Cox introduced his family.
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Mayor Damiano recessed the regular meeting.
Mayor Damiano reconvened the regular meeting.
Mayor Damiano thanked all those who voted in the election,and especially
those with confidence in him to be mayor,and also thanked his committee members
for the work they had done.Mayor Damiano announced that he will be available
in the Mayor's Office Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 p.m.to 5:00 p.m.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Ms Sharyn Alger addressed the Council on behalf of Superintendent of Schools
Dr.William Wright and School Board President Sandra Smith,with thanks to Mayor
Damiano for the invitation for the induction of the Mayor and Council and
regrets for being unable to attend.
Mr.Larry Lorenzo,representing the Superstition Horsemen's Association,
presented copies of the Economics of the Horse Industry in Arizona,which is an
impact study conducted at the University of Arizona,and asked that the infor-
mation be applied by the Council in decisions that are made in the community.
Ms Lelia Donnelly,1100 S.Warner Drive #25,Apache Junction,addressed the
Council regarding the litter behind Yellow Front.
Mr.Thomas McCoy,598 E.Southern,Apache Junction,spoke in regards to the
traffic on Southern Avenue since its being opened up,and also police officers
exceeding the speed limit in the school zones.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Michael R.Lee reported that the annexation efforts of the area
east and north of the City have resulted in signatures from the Elks and U.S.
West Communications on the petitions,but that there are 10-12 land owners who
have yet to sign the petition,and added that we have until November to complete
the process.Mr.Lee gave a background and update on the Weekes Wash situation,
and reported that the project to replace the electrical cable on the Complex is
scheduled to begin Tuesday morning.Mr.Lee also reported that it was intended
that the AMVET building at Tomahawk would be demolished,but ADOT has notified
use that the City would have to comply with asbestos removal requirements.
Mr.Lee stated that this probably will affect the abatement of dangerous
buildings,and that the cost for the asbestos problem with the AMVET building
will be approximately $10,000.Mr.Lee reported that a building was demolished
on Star Dust Lane.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
)Housing & Grants Coordinator Kurt
Knutson gave a history on the CDBG program,explained what funds are available,
what types of projects are eligible for CDBG funds.Mr.Knutson explained that
the City is considering submitting one primary application and one backup appli-
cation for Fiscal Year 1992.
Mayor Damiano asked i f there was
anyone who wished to address the Council.There being no one wishing to speak,
Mayor Damiano closed the hearing to the public and reminded the public that
there will be a second public hearing on June 18,1991,at 7:00 p.m.
PRPOSED RESOLUTION NO.91-23,ABANDONMENT
OF WARREN STREET FROM WICKIUP ROAD TO
BOWMAN ROAD,AB -91-02,EASTMAN
)City Engineer Gordon Grandy outlined
the abandonment process for new councilmembers,and explained that this is an
application for the abandonment of Warren Street from Wickiup Road to Bowman
Road,stated that the Development Coordinating Committee recommends approval of
the abandonment i f other adjacent street dedications are granted by the
applicant.Mr.Grandy further stated that the applicant,Kevin Eastman,has
acquired three individual properties which are contiguous with the exception
that a Federation Patented Easement bisects the northerly five acres from the
southerly five acres,and that because the Federally Patented Easement is not
presently used by the public,the applicant wishes to abandon to allow the land
to revert back to private property.
Ms Gail Cisting,3025 N.Prospector,
Apache Junction,representative for the applicant,asked i f there were any
questions of the Council.
Councilwoman Alger asked i f the the
Eastmans had previously owned one of the parcels.
not.
Ms Cisting replied that they did
Mayor Damiano asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.
There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Damiano closed the
hearing to the public.
Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.91-23,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENT FOR
PUBLIC ROADWAY AND UTILITY PURPOSES DESCRIBED AS WARREN STREET FROM WICKIUP ROAD
TO BOWMAN ROAD DESCRIBED IN ABANDONMENT CASE AB -91-02 IS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR
PUBLIC USE AS A ROADWAY AND IS HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS A PRESENT OR
FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
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Councilwoman Barker seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT AUDIT SERVICES
AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH
AMENDING STATE SALES TAX COLLECTION
AGREEMENT
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
that this agreement has been considered by the Council on several occasions,and
that on May 7th the Council made a motion to bring this agreement back for con-
sideration tonight.Ms Connelly gave a history on the initiation of this agenda
item going back to 1986,and stated that the requested amendments had been made
to the contract by the City Attorney;representatives of the Government
Management Services Group met with the Council at a work session;the Council
again postponed the contract to allow for additional amendments and public rela-
tions work.Ms Connelly stated that the presented contract includes the
amendments,that there was ad in the City Page of the Independent,and the
Citizen Newsletter,and that the Independent also ran six different articles on
the issue.
Ms Connelly further stated that
Councilwoman Alger has discussed with her the possibility of sending out indivi-
dual letters to all of the licensed businesses,which would cost $496.80 for the
permanent businesses and an additional cost of $461.75 to send letters to the
park n'swap vendors,with a total of $958.05.
Ms Connelly requested consideration
of the contract and the letter proposal,and suggested leaving the effective
date of the contract open until the audit team can be consulted as to
scheduling.
City Attorney David Alexander stated
that following the Council packet preparation,Mr.Moss of the Group contacted
him requesting that one paragraph in the contract be changed,specifically,
Section I ,Item 10,instead of "provide"i t should read "recommend".
Mr.Alexander explained that the hearing officer would not be paid for by this
Group,and that for them to buy the services of the hearing officer as well as
advocating a position looks suspicious.
Councilwoman Barker asked what this
change would mean in terms of cost.
Mr.Alexander replied that this
would not be required until a hearing,the individuals recommended would be
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accountants or attorneys who would be paid on an hourly basis on the hearing
hours,so an estimate could not be provided until an individual is chosen and
the length of a hearing determined.
Councilwoman Barker asked if any
monies designated for this was delineated in the original contract.
Mr.Alexander answered that he
didn't recall anything being said about hearing officers in the original,but
that he had included this in this amended contract.
Vice Mayor Eidson asked how much
other cities receive from these audits.
Ms Connelly replied that other
cities have had recent audits and are still in the process of assessing.
Vice Mayor Eidson stated that i t is
strange to be paying a percentage of something that has not been received,and
expressed objection to canvassers going door-to-door.
Ms Connelly explained that can-
vassers would attempt to go to each business in the City,but that it would not
be an audit -it would simply be routine questions.
Vice Mayor Eidson pointed out that
many business owners will not be in the City during the summer.
Mayor Damiano asked i f Vice Mayor
Eidson is suggesting this be done in the Fall.
Vice Mayor Eidson commented that he
feels that all businesses should pay sales tax,but that this method has too
many loose ends with an undetermined gross assessment that we may never receive.
Ms Connelly explained that the com-
panies audited will be those from which we feel we can get a reasonable return.
Vice Mayor Eidson pointed out that
i f the Group is going to get their percentage anyway,what difference will i t
make to them.
Ms Connelly pointed out that the
Group has a professional reputation at stake,and that they do come very highly
recommended by other cities.
Mayor Damiano stated that i f the
business isn't guilty - what are they worried about,and that there are some
businesses in the City that are not paying their taxes of close to $100,000,
which needs to be recouped.
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Mayor Damiano asked i f staff knows
who the auditors will go after.
Ms Connelly replied that this is not
known at this time,however,staff is aware of some who are probably in viola-
tion and have been turned over to the State.Ms Connelly stated that those they
are aware of are large rental properties.
Councilwoman Alger agreed that all
businesses should pay sales tax,but also agreed with Vice Mayor Eidson's
concerns,and stated that there has not been enough public relations done on
this issue to ensure the good will of the community.
Mayor Damiano asked what it would
cost to hire an auditor.
Ms Connelly replied that including
benefits,the salary would be approximately $27,000,but that there would also
have to be a hearing officer obligation.
Councilwoman Alger stated that some
people have expressed that they would be more comfortable with a City staff per-
son,rather than someone from the outside.
Mayor Damiano stated that the longer
this is prolonged -the longer businesses are getting away with not paying sales
taxes.
Councilman Coleman stated that i f
this were done in-house,i t could be construed as going after certain people
only,but that an outside auditor would guarantee impartiality.
Councilwoman Alger agreed that both
methods can be perceived negatively.
Councilman Coleman also stated that
sending out letters will needlessly cause concern.
Councilman Perkins asked i f he
should abstain from this item because of Fire Department employees being con-
sidered as canvassers.
Mr.Alexander replied that
Councilman Perkins could not be a canvasser so there would not be a personal
benefit.
Councilman Perkins stated that the
individuals who have contacted Councilwoman Alger probably pay their taxes,so
they have nothing to worry about,and that i t is those who are not paying that
would prefer the in-house method as there may be influence exerted through the
City Council.
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Councilwoman Alger stated that the
business owners who have contacted her are the ones that are concerned with the
community perception.
Councilwoman Barker asked about a
tri-fold mailer versus mailing letters with envelopes,and added that most of
the Council appear to feel this audit firm is a good idea,so possibly i f costs
could be cut on mailings this extra mile could be taken.
Ms Connelly replied that a tri-fold
is possible,and that there is no objection from staff to the mailing,but felt
that a letter in a sealed envelope would be more professional.
Councilwoman Alger stated that the
perception would be alleviated i f the mailing were done.
Vice Mayor Eidson stated that he
approves of the concept of the Group,and i t has been mentioned that those who
are paying will not be bothered,but the only way to discover who is not paying
would be to audit those with records -those who are paying.
Ms Connelly stated that the reason
the Council requested clearance prior to audits taking place,was to ward off
any unnecessary audits.
Mayor Damiano commented that this
should be done as soon as possible,but i f the Council wishes to postpone one or
two more meetings that would be fine.
Ms Connelly stated that to postpone
further would jeopordize the contract,as the individuals have not taken
contracts with other cities in good faith,because of this pending contract.
Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND
GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES GROUP BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
ON PAGE 2,ITEM 10 THE WORD "PROVIDE"BE REMOVED,AND THE WORD "RECOMMEND"
REPLACE IT,AND WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1,1991
AND THAT THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BE NOTIFIED OF THE CITY'S INTENT TO
ENTER INTO THE AUDIT AGREEMENT;
I FURTHER MOVE THAT A LETTER EXPLAINING THE AUDIT PROCESS AND PROCEDURES BE SENT
TO ALL IN -CITY LICENSED BUSINESSES PRIOR TO JULY 1,1991.
Councilman Coleman seconded the
motion.
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Councilwoman Alger amended the
motion THAT THE EFFECTIVE DATE BE LEFT BLANK,WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATE TO BE
ESTABLISHED BETWEEN THE CITY CLERK AND THE CONSULTANTS.
Councilwoman Barker seconded the
amendment.
Ms Connelly asked i f the "in-Cityv
businesses refers to permanent businesses including park n'swap or just per-
manent businesses.
Councilwoman Alger replied that most
of the swap meet vendors are gone anyway.
VOTE (on the amendment):Unanimous
VOTE (on the original motion as amended):Unanimous
The motion carried as amended.
Vice Mayor Eidson commented that i f
the auditors come in like gang busters he will request their immediate removal.
NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL NOMINATION AND SELECTION
OF VICE MAYOR )
)Mayor Damiano called for a motion to
open nomination for the office of Vice Mayor.
Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT WE
OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE MAYOR.
Councilwoman Barker seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Damiano called for
nominations.
Councilman Cox nominated Councilman
Eidson,because of his longevity on the Council.
Mayor Damiano asked three times i f
there were any other nominations.
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Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT
NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE MAYOR BE CLOSED.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
VOTE (on the nomination of Councilman Eidson):Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Damiano stated that Councilman Eidson was Vice Mayor at one time,and
did an excellent job,and congratulated Vice Mayor Eidson on his nomination and
selection.
COUNCIL DESIGNATION OF SIGNERS FOR
CITY CHECKS
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
explained that this is procedural matter requested by the City Auditors,and by
virtue of State law as City Treasurer,she is also a check signer,but that
three elected officials need to be designated as check signers also.
Mayor Damiano pointed out that he
and Councilman Cox are already check signers,so only one more needs to be
designated.
Ms Connelly stated that due to a
change in the Council,everyone will need to go through the process again.
Councilwoman Barker suggested sub-
situting Vice Mayor Eidson for previously Vice Mayor Damiano,and Mayor Damiano
for Mayor Bluntschly and leave Councilman Cox as a signer.
Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT THE
FOLLOWING THREE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES BE DESIGNATED AS CHECK SIGNERS:
MAYOR DAMIANO,VICE MAYOR EIDSON,AND COUNCILMAN COX.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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Councilwoman Alger seconded the
CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY MANAGER
)City Manager Michael R.Lee
explained that this employment contract with the City Manager would make bene-
fits comparible to classified employees and tie salary adjustments directly to
the budget process.
Councilwoman Barker stated that this
contract has been improved upon from the original contract with benefits such as
sick leave being included,however,the salary amount not being designated is a
problem because the budget will list a group salary for that particular area and
she would like to see this contract the same as other employee contracts with a
salary amount designated.Councilwoman Barker added that "fill in the blank"
contracts are not a good idea.
Councilwoman Alger suggested that as
a compromise the City Manager's salary be set out as a "line item",separate
from the other salaries in that department,so that it may be reviewed as that
strictly.
Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT THE
CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND
MICHAEL LEE BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED.
VOTE:In Favor:
Opposed:
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
Councilman Cox,Councilman Perkins,Councilman Coleman,
Vice Mayor Eidson,Councilwoman Alger,Mayor Damiano
Councilwoman Barker
The motion carried.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS:
DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAGISTRATE COURT TO
USE COMMUNITY SERVICE AS A DIVERSION PROGRAM.
Mr.Lee stated that this item is in
response to a recommendation by the City's insurance company,Southwest Risk
Management,and read item two on the fourth page,stating that this is the pri-
mary reason for the recommendation.
Councilwoman Barker asked that this
simply authorizes the fact that community service can be done.
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Mr.Lee replied that this is true,
and that i t is better liability protection to have a legislative action rather
than administrative rules.
Ms Connelly asked i f i t is necessary
to accomplish this by ordinance,which has publication costs.
Mr.Alexander replied that the
recommendation is by law,and the law implies that an ordinance be enacted
authorizing the Court as part of any probation period,etc.,to give a sentence
of community services.
Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN STAFF,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAGISTRATE COURT TO USE COMMUNITY SERVICE AS A DIVERSION
PROGRAM.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
DIRECTION TO STAFF AND/OR THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO REZONE SECTION
15 TO 1% -ACRE MINIMUM LOT SIZE TO AGREE WITH GENERAL PLAN LOW DENSITY.
Councilwoman Alger explained the
last time this was brought to the Council,the Council decided that until some
of the residents in the area,in Section 15,requested the change to not take
any action.Councilwoman Alger stated that residents have requested the change,
and that Section 15 is one of the last full sections in the City that is
reserved for low density and does not have a lot of development,so i t needs to
be reserved in 1% acre lots.
Councilwoman Alger requested that
this be sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission to begin the change.
Ms Nancy Koerner,1026 N.Goldfield
Road,Apache Junction,made a presentation explaining the density in Apache
Junction since incorporation,and requested that this change be made.
Vice Mayor Eidson stated that he did
not object to the change,but it may be safer i f there were property owner
signatures on something requesting the change,and asked the City Attorney for
an opinion.
City Attorney David Alexander
replied that such a liability has been considered by the State Legislature and
has not passed,so today "down -zoning"may not be compensible,but tomorrow i t
might be depending upon how the State Legislatures act.
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Councilwoman Alger asked how many
properties in this Section are zoned CR-1.
Senior Planner Jim Nakagawa
according to study done in 1986 and 1987 there were 180 to 200 property owners.
Councilwoman Alger asked i f
everything in this Section is CR-1.
Mr.Nakagawa replied that this also
included properties within 300 feet and included some commercial zones.
Councilwoman Alger pointed out that
the abandonment done tonight was also in Section 15,with three properties being
put back together.
Councilwoman Alger added that since
the property owners have gone to the trouble of obtaining signatures of over
51%,researching the possibility of the change,i t should be considered.
Ms Koerner stated that over 200 let-
ters were sent out,with some of the people owning more than one parcel,and
that 90 people returned cards indicating a desire for low density,11 desired
medium density,three wished to leave i t as i t is,and that six were returned
undelivered.
Ms Koerner added that there are some
properties along Highway 88 that are already commercial,and some travel trailer
parks,both of which would not be changed.
Vice Mayor Eidson stated that there
should be something on file that says the citizens wish this change.
Councilwoman Alger stated that there
will have to be public hearings,notification,and such prior to making the
change.
Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN STAFF AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,THROUGH THE
CITY MANAGER,TO DRAFT THE NECESSARY AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONIGN ORDINANCE AND HOLD
PUBLIC HEARINGS,IN ORDER TO REZONE SECTION 15 TO 1 1/4 ACRE MINIMUM LOT SIZE TO
COMPLY WITH GENERAL PLAN LOW DESNITY DESIGNATION,WITH THE LOW DENSITY
DESIGNATION TO BE R1-43 ZONING.
Councilwoman Barker seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES:
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
JUNE 17,1991
EXECUTIVE SESSION,JUNE 18,1991 )
)Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT A
SPECIAL MEETING AND AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY,JUNE 7,1991,
AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00
P.M.,ON JUNE 17,1991,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON JUNE 18,1991,IN THE
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM.
City Attorney David Alexander
clarified that the purpose of the June 7th Special Meeting and Executive Session
would be to select and/or interview and/or negotiate a contract for a City
Attorney.
Councilwoman Alger seconded the
motion as clarified.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Manager Michael R.Lee stated
that the budget work session will probably take place at the June 17th work
session.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Mayor Damiano asked Housing & Grants Specialist Kurt Knutson to make an
announcement.
Mr.Knutson introduced the newly hired Housing Rehabilitation Technician,
John Flumerfelt.
Mr.Lee announced that the East Valley Partnership meeting will be held on
Wednesday,June 12th at the Dobson Ranch Hotel,and suggested that there be a
Council representative in attendance.
Mayor Damiano stated that he will not be able to attend,but that it would
be appreciated i f someone would.
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Councilwoman Barker stated that she would attend.
ADJOURNMENT
)Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT THE
MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:42 P.M.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
1.Acceptance of Agenda.
2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 6,1991.
3.Consideration of Resolution No.91-22:Declaring and adopting the results
of the May 21,1991 General Election.
4.Consideration of intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County for health
services for Fiscal Year 1991-92.
5.Authorization to lease purchase a computer for Department of Public Safety.
6.Acceptance/Denial of claim against the City filed by Albert Moore.
ACCEPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF JULY ,1991,BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 17TH DAY OF JULY
ATTEST:
(t9tN6\Aii--c )Q1)\A
,1991.
THOMAS DAM IANO
Mayor
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Kathleen Connelly
City Clerk
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 4th day of
June,1991.I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this /1),6-;day of C/74
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 4,1991
PAGE 17
1991.