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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-18 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18,1991 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on June 18,1991,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Eidson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilwoman Alger gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Coleman led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Councilman Absent: Staff Present: Others Present: Vice Mayor Eidson Councilwoman Barker Councilman Cox Councilman Perkins Councilwoman Alger Councilman Coleman Mayor Damiano (on vacation) City Manager Michael R.Lee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney David Alexander Assistant City Manager George Hoffman Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell Director of Public Works Rich Broman Senior Planner Jim Nakagawa City Engineer Gordon Grandy Economic Development Manager John Schoeph Housing & Grants Specialist Kurt Knutson Engineering Assistant Theryn Hansen Mrs.Jean Perkins 616 N.Cactus Apache Junction,Arizona REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 1 Mrs.Virginia Seeman 1352 W.Shiprock Apache Junction,Arizona Ms Toni Pasquale 946 E.Osage Apache Junction,Arizona ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 -6 BE ACCEPTED AS FOLLOWS: THAT NO.4 BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND BE HEARD AFTER THE "CITY MANAGER'S REPORT";ITEM NO.14 WILL BE MOVED UP TO BE HEARD FOLLOWING ITEM NO.4 AND PRIOR TO ITEM NO.8; AND THAT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS BE APPOINED TO SERVE ON CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO INCLUDE: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:MICHAEL SLEESEMAN AND THOMAS KELLEY-DEVANEY REAPPOINTED TO TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1984; BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:ELISE KELLEY REAPPOINTED TO A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 1994; INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:SCOTT DANE APPOINTED TO FILL THE UNEXPIRE TERM OF BEVAN WALTON,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 18,1995;JERRY BURGESS APPOINTED TO A TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 18.1997; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION:JOHN INSALACO APPOINTED TO A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30 1994;JUDY HOLDER REAPPOINTED TO A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1994; PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION:JUDD WILLIAMS,LOYD LYNCH AND PAUL MILLER BE REAPPOINTED TO TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1994; LIBRARY BOARD:JAMES LOVETT REAPPOINTED TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF RANDY PALMER,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1992; PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:LOWELL ARNOLD AND ANNE SURRA BE REAPPOINTED TO TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1993; TRANSPORTATION BOARD:MARIE SHANKS AND MEL MULHOLLAND REAPPOINTED TO TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1994; CONTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS:MEL MULHOLLAND,CHARLES BALZER AND KEN SANCHEZ BE REAPPOINTED TO TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1993; THAT THE EXCHANGE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED;AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 2 THAT THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARIZONA MUNICIPAL RISK RETENTION POOL AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED;AND THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT BETWEEN GLEN GIMBUT AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. Councilwoman Barker seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests Vice Mayor Eidson acknowledged Virginia Seeman,a former mayor,as being present at the meeting. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Vice Mayor Eidson presented a Plaque of Appreciation to Theryn Hansen for her work in special functions of the City,and commented that Mayor Damiano had also expressed his appreciation. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Michael R.Lee reported that Raybinder has been applied on Baseline from Idaho Road to Ironwood Drive,and on Lost Dutchman Boulevard from Idaho Road to Goldfield Road,although there is a problem with the applied material on Lost Dutchman which will be investigated and corrected,and also some applied on Cactus and Manzanita.Mr.Lee also reported that there will be some excess asphalt material from the remilling of U.S.60 that ADOT will be giving the City to use in an experimental fashion on some roads. Director of Public Works Rich Broman explained that there are about two miles of roads earmarked for this project. Mr.Lee stated that staff is working on an alternative group insurance plan and expect to present something to the Council at the next meeting,to become effective August 1st. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO.4: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 3 RENEWAL OF APACHE JUNCTION CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL,INC.AGREEMENT FOR FY 1991-92 )Economic Development Manager John Schoeph stated that the contract form with the Apache Junction Clean and Beautiful was established last January,for the exchange of services to allow the program to proceed with City administrative support and that the dollar amount for that support for this year would be $8,500. Councilwoman Barker asked where these funds come from and to whom they given. Mr.Schoeph replied that these are salary funds allocated from the Economic Development Office -value of staff time,not money. Mrs.Jean Perkins,616 N.Cactus, Apache Junction,addressed the Council stating that this program is very impor- tant to the City,expressed concern with the leadership of the program and requested that the Council re-examine that. Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT THE EXCHANGE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND APACHE JUNCTION CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL,INC.FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. Councilwoman Alger asked that Economic Development Manager John Schoeph be available after the meeting to talk with her. Councilwoman Barker seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. (New Business moved to this portion of the meeting.) NEW BUSINESS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION REGARDING FUNDING FOR HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS; RECOMMENAT IONS REGARDING COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 4 explained that the City Code charges the Health and Human Services Commission with reviewing requests from human service providers for funding for the sub- sequent fiscal year,and that after letters went out to 40 agencies,approxima- tely 12 responded.Ms Connelly further explained that although the Commission was unable to get a quorum for a recommendation,Chairman Virginia Seeman,Ed Barker,and Carmen Huerta were present and upon the advice of the City Attorney, they did make a preliminary review,interviews,and have made a series of recommendations. Health and Human Services Commission Chairman Virginia Seeman,1352 W.Shiprock,Apache Junction,stated that there has been a problem with acquiring a quorum on the Commission,but the recommen- dations for funding of $54,000 are,CAHRA $2,500;East Valley Catholic Social Service (Senior Center)$10,500.Superstition Mountain Mental Health $26,500, allocated in the following manner:Psychiatric Services $8,500 minimum, Emergency Services $13,500 minimum,Information and Referral $3,000,with the balance of $1,500 to be spent for either Psychiatric or emergency services based on agency need.Salvation Army $14,500 to be allocated in the following manner: Emergency Food $2,200,Utilities $5,150,Rent $4,650,Medication $500,Right to Read (Educational Materials)$2,000,(Training Materials)$2,000. Mrs.Seeman also stated that the Commission recommends for future human services funding that the Council set 1% of the budget for that in the Fiscal Year 1992-93;that the City actively pursue social service and human service grants or offer assistance to those agencies who may be eligible to apply for such grants;that the Council consider amending the membership criteria of the Commission to allow two or three members to reside out -of -city limits but within the zone of influence.Ms Seeman explained that some agencies were not considered for funding due to the City ordinance requirements,as some agencies did not comply with those. Councilman Perkins pointed out that the recommendations from the Commission are for $54,000,but only $50,000 is budgeted for funding. be changed to $54,000 at this point. Mr.Lee stated that the budget can Ms Seeman explained that the amount of $54,000 was resulting in a 10%cut from last year's budgeted amount of $60,000. Mrs.Jean Perkins asked how much money the Senior Center uses for administrative costs. Ms Connelly replied that the Senior Center submits a report on a quarterly basis,and that no City funds go to admi- nistrative costs. Councilwoman Alger said that she had contacted neighboring cities to find out how they budget human services funding REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 5 and that it appears Apache Junction budgets more for human services then other cities. Councilwoman Alger added that she would like to ask the Commission to survey other cities as to what percentage of their budget goes to human service funding,and asked what the City does currently for social services rather than just the funding. Mrs.Seeman replied that there appear to be a lot of classess,activities,recreation,etc.,but no direct services such as psychiatric,utility or food assistance.Ms Seeman added that the funds given to the agencies by other cities is a small percentage of their total budgets,and pointed out that Superstition Mountain Mental Health receives matching funds of $3 per $1 of city funding. Mrs.Seeman stated that the remaining three members of the Commission will be on vacation prior to budget adoption,so gathering data won't be possible at this time. Councilwoman Alger suggested getting the data for the next budget. Vice Mayor Eidson asked if all of the money going to the Senior Center goes for meals for those residing within the City. Mrs.Seeman replied that i t does,and all of the agencies were informed of the requirements for the funding to be used for City residents only,and they are also required to document this. Councilwoman Barker commented that on all levels,funds for social services and education are the areas are being deemed not necessary,but that there is a responsibility to do what we can do for those citizens of Apache Junction who are in need of social services. Councilwoman Barker pointed out that the City of Tempe just allocated $80,000 to CASS. Councilwoman Alger requested that this item be postponed until the budget priorities can be established. Councilman Coleman commented that there appears to be a lot of vacancies on the Boards and Commissions,and perhaps that is because the Council has not followed the recommendations made by those Commission,causing the Commissions to feel like their input is not valid. Councilman Coleman added that the recommendations should be followed as closely as possible,and the Commissions should be given some power. Councilwoman Alger stated that she is not suggesting overturning the recommendation,but to give the Council time to prioritize before allocating the monies. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 6 Mrs.Seeman commented that this Commission seems to have a harder time filling vacancies then others,possibly because of the social services aspect. Councilman Coleman stated that mem- bers should not be from outside of the City limits -that should be a privilege that comes with annexation. Mr.Lee informed the Council that there are currently about 14 vacancies on various boards and commissions,and that i t is difficult to get people to volunteer. Mr.Hoffman requested that the discussion on Health and Human Services Commission and Community Relations Commission membership be brought back,with ideas on goals for those Commissions. Mrs.Seeman stated that Mr.Hoffman was the staff support for the Commission last year,was very excellent,and that there were some very important issues to discuss but members didn't show up. Mr.Hoffman thanked City Clerk Kathleen Connelly for assistance in providing staff support,and for helping out by taking on the staff support to the Commission this year. Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT THIS ITEM BE POSTPONED AND BE BROUGHT BACK COINCIDING WITH BUDGET APPROVALS, TENTATIVE SO THAT THE FIGURES CAN BE APPROVED,AND FINAL BUDGET SO THAT CONTRACTS CAN BE APPROVED AT THE SAME TIME. Councilman Cox seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Coleman,Vice Mayor Eidson,Councilwoman Alger, Councilman Cox,Councilman Perkins Opposed:Councilwoman Barker The motion carried. SECOND CDBG PUBLIC HEARING )Housing & Grants Coodinator Kurt Knutson briefly outlined the information given at the first public hearing,and explained that staff has proposed a continuation of current Housing rehabilita- tion Program for both Primary and Back-up regional applications for FY 1992,and stated that as an additional activity for the Primary application,staff is recommending funds to begin the elimination of architectural barriers around the City Complex. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 7 Mr.Knutson requested that direction be given staff to:prepare a particular activity for the 1992 Primary Application process,prepare a particular acitivity for the 1992 Back-up Application process,commit City leverage funds by amount for each application. Vice Mayor Eidson opened the hearing to the public,and asked if anyone wished to speak on this item.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Vice Mayor Eidson closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Barker asked what architectural barriers consist of. Mr.Knutson replied that the barriers are any type of barrier that allows non -access to a disabled person, someone in a wheelchair or with vision or hearing impairments,and that part of this is to bring the City into compliance with the American Disabilities Act so that we can receive additional Federal assistance in the future. Councilwoman Barker clarified that this refers to ramps,curbs,doors,etc. Mr.Knutson stated that for the pur- pose of this grant,it will be dealing with the largest problem which is ade- quate accessibility for public restrooms. Councilman Perkins asked how the City goes about informing the citizens that there is funding available for housing rehabilitation. Mr.Knutson replied that flyers are posted where low -moderate people would see them,and through the human services network,as well as running ads in the Citizen,Independent,and News Releases, however word-of-mouth seems to be the best method. Councilman Perkins asked i f there has been a problem dispersing the funds in the past. Mr.Knutson replied that earlier there was a problem,personnel -related,but recently there has not been a problem. Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT THE APPROPRIATE CITY STAFF BE DIRECTED,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,TO PREPARE APPLICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION TO CENTRAL ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE STATE OF ARIZONA FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AS FOLLOWS: PRIMARY APPLICATION FOR 1992:HOUSING REHABILITATION FOR $110,000 BACK-UP APPLICATION FOR 1992:HOUSING REHABILITATION FOR $110,000 SSP SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION:HOUSING REHABILITATION FOR $100,000 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 8 I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE COMPONENTS OF THE APPLICATION AND THE LEVERAGE AMOUNTS BE INCLUDED AS DISCUSSED. Councilman Perkins seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.780,PZ-1-91, IDAHO FREEWAY ASSOCIATES ) )Senior Planner Jim Nakagawa stated that the applicant has a conflict with the matter being heard by Council tonight,and has requested a postponement to July 16,1991,and this also allows staff more time to work out the details on one of the stipulations. Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.780,PZ-1-91,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 16,1991. Councilman Cox seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.91-14,GPA-91W-03 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT ) )Senior Planner Jim Nakagawa stated that the applicant has requested continuance to the July 2nd meeting,as his mother passed away and he was unable to attend tonights meeting. Vice Mayor Eidson asked if public input should be heard tonight or on July 2nd. City Attorney David Alexander answered that the Council may hear the public at this time,but there is no requirement to do so. Councilwoman Alger asked the public i f they would prefer to speak when the applicant is present. Ms Toni Pasquale replied that she would like to address the Council both times,as i t has been postponed once before. Vice Mayor Eidson asked i f there was anyone who would like to speak on this item. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 9 Ms Toni Pasquale,946 E.Osage, Apache Junction,stated that there are only nine permanent structures along the new freeway,and if an RV park is put in at this location people will think that Apache Junction is all mobile home parks.Ms Pasquale also stated that those people in Royal Palm who had objected to an apartment building at this location were also in objection to an RV park,and added that there are already too many RV parks. Ms Midge Conway,902 S.Ocotillo Drive,Apache Junction,addressed the Council stating that the General Plan can only be changed at certain times of the year,and this amendment has been post- poned numerous times continuing i t on and on. Vice Mayor Eidson asked i f there was anyone else wishing to speak.There being no one else wishing to address the Council,Vice Mayor Eidson closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.91-14 BE POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 2,1991. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.91-24:DECLARING AMENDMENTS TO CITY TAX CODE AS THEY PERTAIN TO TAX AUDIT ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND HEARING PROCEDURES AS PUBLIC RECORD.)) Councilwoman Barker seconded the PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.788:AMENDING SEVERAL PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8A-570 OF THE CITY TAX CODE REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND HEARING PROCESS FOR CITY- CONDUCTED AUDITS ) )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that Resolution No.91-24 and Ordinance No.788 are complimentary actions,and that as a follow-up to the action approving the Audit Contract for auditing services,i t is necessary to make changes to the Model Tax Code. Ms Connelly further explained that the resolution declares the amendments as public record and the ordinance adopts the public record. Vice Mayor Eidson asked i f there was anyone wishing to speak on this item.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Vice Mayor Eidson closed the hearing to the public. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 10 Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.91-24,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND ENTITLED "A PUBLIC RECORD OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA -AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY TAX CODE",BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT ORDINANCE NO.788,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilwoman Barker seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.788,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,RELATING TO THE PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAX;ADOPTING "A PUBLIC RECORD OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA - AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY TAX CODE"BY REFERENCE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.788,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Barker seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.791,AMENDING RULE 20,GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES,OF THE APACHE JUNCTION PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS )Assistant City Manager George Hoffman stated that we are working towards coming into compliance with Section 504,as previously mentioned by Housing & Grants Specialist Kurt Knutson,and this ordinance provides a grievance procedure for handicapped employees who believe that they have been discriminated against or believe that they have not been provided sufficient accessibility. Councilman Perkins asked what the procedures have been until now. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 11 Mr.Hoffman replied that he believes that the existing grievance procedures would have provided for them,however i t Is safer to specifically say who the procedure is directed to.Mr.Hoffman explained that the change is important for the grant application process. Vice Mayor Eidson asked i f there is anyone who wished to speak on the item.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Vice Mayor Eidson closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Perkins MOVE THAT ORDINANCE NO.791 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilwoman Barker seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.791,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICIES,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,RULE XX,GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, SECTION 2,MATTERS SUBJECT TO GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Coleman MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.791,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Barker seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF USE OF PREMISES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND PINAL/ GILA COMMUNITY CHILD SERVICES,INC. )City Manager Michael R.Lee stated that Council previously gave direction for the preparation of a contract,and that the City Attorney has prepared the contract for Council consideration, granting a three-year period for the Head Start facility to use the current site and they are expected to find a permanent location during that period of time. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 12 City Attorney David Alexander requested that the motion include an amendment that the legal description will conform to a corrected legal description to be provided by the City Engineer. Councilwoman Alger asked i f the sec- tion under Termination,for 90 days,makes sense. Mr.Alexander replied that it may be necessary,and that the facility is modular so i t can be picked up and moved within the 90 day period. Vice Mayor Eidson commented that there is no problem with telling the organization to find another place,but i f after three years they are unable to find a permanent location,there would be a problem with making them move as Head Start is a valuable service for the City. Vice Mayor Eidson added that he would like a clause in the contract where they could be allowed to stay beyond the three years i f they have to. Councilwoman Barker pointed out that the contract allows for the agreement to be extended at the discretion of the City,i f it was an absolute necessity. Vice Mayor Eidson stated that that resolves his concerns. Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT THE USE OF PREMISES AGREEMENT FOR THE LOCATION OF THE HEAD START FACILITY BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND PINAL/GILA COMMUNITY CHILD SERVICES,INC.,BE APPROVED WITH THE CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION WHICH SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. Councilwoman Barker seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS: LAND PURCHASE OF CITY SERVICES ANNEX -21.48 ACRES SOUTH OF BASELINE ROAD. Director of Public Works Rich Broman stated that this would provide for acquiring the property that the City is currently leasing on Baseline between Tomahawk and Idaho Road,and that the 21.48 acres was appraised recently at approximately $240,000 with about $500,000 of improvements on the site. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 13 Mr.Broman further stated that the State financing rate is 9.58%,but through tax-exempt financing there is is a potential savings of $10 -12,000,and that there are other financing alternatives such as MPC. Councilwoman Barker asked what the difference is between financing through the State and a private company. Mr.Broman replied that the basic difference is going through the Municipal Property Corporation Board,with necessary public meetings with the bond attor- ney and consultants in attendance. Mr.Lee added that either way the financial consultant would sell cer- tificates of participation to individual private investors. Councilwoman Alger asked which will accomplish the goal quicker and cheaper. Mr.Lee advised that going through a private company -not using the MPC - would be the recommended alternative. Councilman Coleman asked i f the City ever uses the MPC. Mr.Lee replied that it was just established in the past year and has never been used. Councilman Coleman asked i f there is a reason for having it. Mr.Lee replied that it may be needed sometime,and is usually used for larger issues. Councilwoman Barker asked i f there is a limit in using the MPC. Mr.Lee replied that there is not a limit. Councilwoman Alger commented that the usage of the MPC is like any other finance package in that it would be limited by the City's capacity to pay back. Councilwoman Barker reiterated that the difference between the two alter- natives of financing,is the bond attorneys coming out to meet with the MPC board which is a public meeting,and that this would not be necessary with a private corporation. Councilwoman Alger clarified that the City would be hiring an outside firm to obtain financing,such as Peacock,Hislop,Staley and Givens. City Engineer Gordon Grandy asked if any credence is given to helping out the State,as the interest money would go to education trusts. Councilwoman Barker stated that this is a good point,however,the citizens of Apache Junction would probably prefer that the Council use their money as wisely as possible. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 14 Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT STAFF BE DIRECTED,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER, TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ORDER TO REACT AFFIRMATIVELY TO THE STATE LAND DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSE TO THE CITY'S APPLICATION NO.54-98490 FOR THE PURCHASE OF 21.48 ACRES CURRENTLY BEING LEASED FOR THE CITY SERVICES ANNEX SOUTH OF BASELINE ROAD,AND I FURTHER MOVE THAT OTHER NECESSARY ACTION BE TAKEN TO MAKE FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS THROUGH A PRIVATE FINANICAL FIRM FOR SAID PURCHASE. Councilwoman Barker seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES: EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, JULY 1,1991 EXECUTIVE SESSION,JULY 2,1991 WORK SESSION,JUNE 27,1991 ) )Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT A SPECIAL WORK SESSION BE HELD JUNE 27,1991,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 7:00 P.M.; THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M.ON JULY 1,1991,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.ON JULY 2,1991,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilwoman Barker seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that Mayor Damiano related various remarks on agenda items with her,should the Council wish to consult with him in his absence. Mr.Lee reminded the Council that there is a CAAG meeting on Friday in Payson. ADJOURNMENT MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:29 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 15 ) )Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT THE Councilwoman Alger seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Agenda. 2.Reappointment and/or Appointment of members to various boards and com- missions to include Planning and Zoning Commission;Board of Adjustments; Economic Development Commission;Industrial Development Authority;Parks and Recreation Commission;Library Board;Personnel Review Board;Transportation Board;Cosntruction Code Board of Appeals. 3.Renewal of Industrial Development Authority Agreement for Fy 1991-92. 4.Renewal of Apache Junction Clean and Beautiful,Inc.Agreement for FY 1991-92. 5.Approval and signing of Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool Agreement. 6.Consideration of contract for City Attorney. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF AUGUST ,1991,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 7TH DAY OF AUGUST ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk ,1991. THOMAS DAM IANO Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 16 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 18th day of June,1991.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 07.5.-day of (-4;1991. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18,1991 PAGE 17