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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-01 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 1,1990 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on May 1,1990,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 Councilman Eidson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Mayor Bluntschly Vice Mayor Damiano Councilwoman Barker Councilman Cox Councilman Eidson Councilwoman Alger Councilman Vehon City Manager Michael R.Lee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney David Alexander Director of Development Services Adriane Brown -White Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Director of Public Works Rich Broman Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Associate Planner/Deputy Director Jim Nakagawa City Engineer Gordon Grandy Others Present:Mr.Richard Taylor Apache Junction,Arizona Ms Anne Coe 5776 E.Forest St. Apache Junction,Arizona REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 1 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 -4,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.90-12,REQUESTING THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO AUTHORIZE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FUNDS PURSUANT TO SECTION 28-1602,ARIOZNA REVISED STATUTES,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED; AND THAT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR THE COLLECTION OF SALES TAX,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilwoman Barker seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests Mayor Bluntschly welcomed everyone to the meeting. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Bluntschly announced that there are awards to present for dedication and service to Herb Jordan,who has served as a volunteer to the community on the Economic Opportunities Action Team since March 30,1983,and to John Schmidt for service on the Industrial Development Authority since 1987. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Richard Taylor,addressed the Council representing the Superstition Horseman's Association and with the support of Homeowners of Apache Junction, and read a resolution unanimously approved by the Horseman's Association,that the Council be required to abide by the General Plan and also requested a meeting between the Association and the Council prior to May 30th. Ms Anne Coe,5776 E.Forest St.,Apache Junction,spoke in regards to Riparian areas as pertains to the Weekes Wash Dam project,and also addressed the Governor's Riparian Habitat Task Force Report. Councilman Eidson announced the Police Department has made several arrests in the past few weeks,one specifically for selling drugs to school kids,and that Apache Junction has one of the best,i f not the best police department in the State of Arizona. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 2 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Michael R.Lee reported on the financial status stating that a review of the revenue projections points out that city sales tax is still falling behind estimated revenues by $298,000,based on previous years collec- tion at this time in the budget year,and most departmental expenditures are in line with their budget,and even with Contingency requests expenditures will be under budget by $1.4 to $1.6 million dollars. Mr.Lee stated that in regards to street projects,Ironwood/Southern inter- section paving is complete,Ironwood/16th Avenue intersection paving is complete,Ironwood storm drains are installed from 12th to 14th Avenue,and will be paving that area this week.Mr.Lee further stated that construction will begin for road widening on Ironwood north of Broadway to U.S.60 on or about Wednesday,that Tomahawk,State Route 88 to Tepee is scheduled for street impro- vements subsequent to construction for road widening on Ironwood.Mr.Lee reported that the City has acquired a surplus of light standards from the City of Mesa at an even lower price of $100 each. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS STATE LAND LEASE,20 ACRES EAST OF CITY COMPLEX--CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLATION OF LEASE ) )City Manager Michael R.Lee explained that staff has made some long-range,future plans for the City Hall Complex,and based on those the existing location is adequate,and that there is holding lease on the 20 acres to the east,due to the possibility of purchase to but with recent State land appraisals in the area indicating that the land is valued at $80,000 to $90,000 per acre,i t is not a feasible purchase,and the with the lease is approximately $9,000 per year i t is recommended that the lease be terminated as soon as possible. Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT THE STATE LAND LEASE FOR THE 20 ACRES EAST OF THE CITY HALL COMPLEX,BE CANCELLED. Councilman Cox seconded the motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 3 VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROUTE 88 ) )City Engineer Gordon Grandy explained that there will be a delay with requesting that the clause discussed be added to the Agreement,but so that this does not have to come back to the Council again,the motion include "contingent upon an additional clause,be added to the Intergovernmental Agreement,stating that the City or private uti- lities may continue to maintain and install future utilities at no cost." Councilman Vehon reiterated that the City is being asked to assume the responsibility for the landscaping including the cost of water and electric,and stated that he has a concern that we know the type of landscaping they will be putting in,and watering required. Mr.Grandy replied that there is no landscaping planned for Idaho Road at this point,and the future landscaping will be at the City's expense,and this agreement is for that future landscaping. Councilman Vehon asked i f i t is typical for the City to be also responsible for the roadway lighting and those types of things. Mr.Grandy replied that i t is, except at the intersections as those are a State highway,because of the urban setting. Councilman Vehon reiterated that they don't care i f there are street lights,except at the intersections. Mr.Grandy answered that this is correct. Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROUTE 88 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED,AND AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT,AND CONTINGENT ON THE CITY OR PRIVATE UTILITY,MAY CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND INSTALL FUTURE UTILITIES AT NO COST. Councilman Cox seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 4 The motion carried. ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S DESIGN CONCEPT FOR HIGHWAY 88 )City Manager Michael R.Lee explained that previously the Council made a recommendation to the Arizona Department of Transportation that Scenic be made a one-way street going east bound,and ADOT was recommending that i t be cul-de-saced,and ADOT is requesting that the Council reconsider their previous recommendation made to the State, based upon safety and further information provided at the work session. Director of Public Works Rich Broman added that ADOT submitted a Design Concept Report initially asking for the Council's acceptance of the Report,which includes the cul-de-sac option. City Engineer Gordon Grandy pointed out that there is an ADOT representative present should the Council wish to ask further questions. Councilman Vehon stated that the Council should always look at the safest route,and i f the cul-de-sac is the safest,i t should be contingent upon ADOT adequately signing Idaho and other off -roads to show people those other routes down Scenic and to prevent con- fusion.Councilman Vehon added that i t didn't appear that ADOT intended to do any signage. ADOT representative commented that they would put out signage in the right-of-way per Apache Junction's standards, to help reroute traffic. Councilwoman Barker commented that i t appears that ADOT says this is the safest judging from the traffic pattern and the way traffic turns onto Scenic,and stated that she feels that once traf- fic is rerouted through areas that are now residential on roads that are not currently used at that volume,would be trading "safety for safety". Mayor Bluntschly concurred that this was also his concern. Councilwoman Alger asked Councilwoman Barker i f she was present when this was discussed last night at the work session,or was this when she had to leave. Councilwoman Barker replied that she was present for the discussion. Councilwoman Alger added that she wondered because Junction is a wider street,and currently has a lot of traffic. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 5 Councilman Cox stated that he was under the impression that last night's determination was that the majority of the accidents occur at Idaho Road and Route 88 as i t is today,and not at Scenic and Idaho. Councilwoman Alger commented that a traffic signal will be installed at the intersection,which will alleviate accidents,and i t is the Council's obligation to find the safest method of changing the intersection. Councilwoman Alger stated that she asked last night for reasons as to why the one-way on Scenic is more acceptable than moving the traffic to Junction,and have not been given a good reason as yet. Vice Mayor Damiano stated that i t is easier for emergency vehicles to go east on Scenic than to go all the way around as proposed. Councilman Cox commented that they would have to travel approximately an extra mile. Councilwoman Alger replied that that doesn't wash. Councilman Eidson commented that the owner of the restaurant on Scenic could probably give several reasons. Councilwoman Alger replied that this is governing for the exception. Councilwoman Barker disagreed with Councilwoman Alger,that this is not governing for the exception,as Scenic East is going to build and grow with more people using that area as a jump-off to the side streets,and this is not just a restaurant owner,but a population that we hope will continue to grow.Councilwoman Barker added that Junction has apart- ments adjacent with small children running around and residential areas on all sides,and this proposal would cause greater traffic moving at a higher rate of speed routed through this area. Councilwoman Alger argued that Scenic is currently mostly developed,and that there are more streets off of Junction than Scenic,and the majority of people traveling Scenic are those who live out there with the exception of the restaurant patrons,and signage would solve the restaurant owners problem. Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S DESIGN CONCEPT FOR HIGHWAY 88 AND SCENIC DRIVE BE APPROVED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 6 Councilman Vehon requested that "PROPER SIGNAGE BE REQUIRED"be added to the motion prior to his seconding it. addition to the motion.Councilwoman Alger agreed to the Councilman Vehon seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Alger,Councilman Vehon Opposed:Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor Damiano,Councilwoman Barker, Councilman Cox,Mayor Bluntschly The motion failed. Mayor Bluntschly called for another motion. City Attorney David Alexander com- mented that usually this would not be appropriate,but in this particular instance ADOT needs a "yes"or "no"answer on the Design,so it would be appropriate. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S DESIGN CONCEPT FOR HIGHWAY 88 AND SCENIC DRIVE BE DISAPPROVED. Councilman Cox seconded the motion. Director of Public Works Rich Broman stated that the Design Concept Report includes the area from the Superstition Freeway to State Route 88 with a number of things relative to that,although the Scenic aspect was focused upon,and the Report could be approved with the excep- tion of the Scenic portion. the motion pertains to SR88 and Scenic. agenda also only refers to the Highway 88. Vice Mayor Damiano commented that Mayor Bluntschly added that the ADOT representative stated that they would like a recommendation on the Scenic aspect in particular. VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Barker,Councilman Cox,Councilman Vehon, Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor Damiano,Mayor Bluntschly Opposed:Councilwoman Alger REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 7 The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS: DIRECTION TO STAFF ON WEEKES WASH DAM JOINT PROJECT WITH PINAL COUNTY. Mayor Bluntschly stated that this agenda item was requested by Councilwoman Alger and Councilman Vehon. Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN STAFF,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,TO PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS AND OTHER NEEDED COOPERATION TO OBTAIN INFORMATION NECESSARY TO DECIDE IF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION WISHES TO PROCEED WITH THIS PROJECT IN THE NEXT BUDGET YEAR OR BE A PARTICIPANT IN THE FUTURE. Councilwoman Alger seconded the motion. Councilman Vehon pointed out that the only action being taken at this time is requesting that the City being nego- tiating so that a final decision may be made. Vice Mayor Damiano confirmed that i f after discussion with Pinal County,he is not in favor of the proposal,he may vote no on a final decision. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACTS. Councilwoman Alger stated that City Attorney contracts are due in June,and if any changes are to be considered applications should be solicited,and that the Council needs to decide how close we are to needing a full-time City Attorney. Mr.Lee asked i f the Council wishes this advertised,encouraging other applications,or simply to post. Councilman Vehon asked if,under this agenda item,instead give direction to staff to begin drafting contracts and negotiating fees with the current City Attorneys. City Attorney David Alexander stated that this shouldn't be done under this item,but just the method of adver- tisement and what the Council wishes in the advertisement. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 8 Mr.Alexander added that the options for advertisement are posting,publication in newspapers and professional maga- zines. Councilwoman Alger asked what the posting consists of. Mr.Alexander replied that i t is merely the consideration of the contract placed on the bulletin boards,but that it appears the agenda item does not limit the Council as to this action. Councilwoman Alger stated that i t may be possible to go ahead with a full-time attorney,and it may not be necessary to wait. Mayor Bluntschly pointed out that there isn't office space for a full-time attorney. Councilwoman Alger stated that there may be a place to put an attorney shortly,and that there is an empty office in the Administration Building,and what actually is needed for a law library. Mr.Lee stated that it would be vir- tually impossible to accomplish what Councilwoman Alger wishes by July 1st,and suggested that the new contracts be worded to allow for that process to begin sometime after July 1st,i f that is the goal of the Council. Councilwoman Alger asked if going for a one year contract would work. Councilman Eidson suggested the pre- sent City Attorneys staying under the existing contract until the end of the year,and give the City seven months to work out office space,advertising,etc. Councilman Eidson further suggested that a City Attorney could probably get along without a law library for a year or two,with possibilities of using the public library or other attorneys libraries,and asked how often an attorney actually uses his library. Councilman Eidson commented that it would be possible to hire a full-time attor- ney,part-time prosecutor,an office and a secretary for the amount of the current contract. Mayor Bluntschly disagreed,stating that legal secretaries are expensive,and that a law library is a necessity to an attorney. City Attorney David Alexander stated that the books used everyday are the Statutes,McQuillan on Municipal Corporation,Land Use books,and i f this person were allowed to go the law library in Phoenix or Florence,some books would not have to be purchased such REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 9 as the Pacific Reporter.Mr.Alexander further stated that in lieu of tra- velling,a computer hook-up could be purchased,which would cost about $45 -$60 per hour to accomplish the research in that manner. Mr.Lee commented that the Arizona Revised Statutes in his office could be used by an attorney,and made available to the City Manager's office. Councilman Cox asked i f the public library has the law books necessary. Mr.Alexander replied that no,i t would be necessary to go to a specialized library,at the Southeast Judicial District,ASU,Florence,or the Maricopa County Law Library in Phoenix. Councilman Eidson asked if most practicing attorneys don't have a law library of their own. Mr.Alexander replied that with limitations,he used to spend $5,000 to $10,000 per year,but not any more. Councilman Eidson stated that six years ago,having a full-time attorney was discussed,but here i t is the end of another contract and the same problems exist. Mr.Alexander suggested that some cities have purchased a full reporter system,but it would be more feasible to have a good computer system for preliminary research through Westlaw and than go to Phoenix or Florence. Mr.Lee again recommended the new contracts be for one year with a stipulation that the intent is to phase out the contractual arrangement and phase into a full-time attorney,which will give staff time to work out the mechanics. Mayor Bluntschly asked i f realisti- cally,this can be accomplished. Mr.Lee replied that he believes i t can. Mr.Alexander added that the Council will need to budget for it,but yes i t can be accomplished. Mr.Lee pointed out that i t comes down to priorities,and there are a lot more needs than funds,so the Council needs to decide how important this is on the list of priorities. Councilman Cox commented that i t is more important to this right than to do i t quickly. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 10 Mr.Lee added that i f the Council wants to do this,a year would be adequate time. Councilwoman Barker asked i f the Council were to follow Mr.Lee's recommendation of a one year contract,with the intent stipulated to phase out the current attorney,would we than be adver- tising early enough rather than being caught at the end of the year without an attorney. Mr.Alexander suggested that something should be budgeted this year for the full-time civil attorney,and a decision is also going to have to be made regarding a prosecutor as full-time or part-time. Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO BEGIN DRAFTING CONTRACTS AND NEGOTIATING WITH THE CITY ATTORNEYS FOR A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE INTENT TO HAVE A FULL-TIME CIVIL CITY ATTORNEY ON BOARD PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THESE CONTRACTS,WITH SOME OVERLAP TIME. Councilman Cox seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. IMPLEMENTATION OF DECAL SYSTEM FOR CONTRACTORS. Mayor Bluntschly stated that staff has requested that this be postponed,and asked how long it would take to deter- mine costs and effectiveness. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that it would take at least six months to review,as this will be joint effort between the Business License staff and the Building Division before any implementation can be accomplished.Ms Connelly added that information will have to be provided by the Police Department for the law enforcement portion. Councilman Cox MOVED THAT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECAL SYSTEM FOR CONTRACTORS BE TABLED. Councilwoman Barker seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 11 SWAP MEET/MARKET DAY OPERATIONS IN MOBILE HOME/RV PARKS. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly recom- mended a mechanism be put in place for a Conditional Use Permit,subject to sti- pulations,mobile home parks/RV parks could obtain this to permit these kinds of sales,with at least stipulations regarding parking,storage of materials on- site,frequency of the event,and various obligations on the part of the park management to comply with rules regarding licensing. Mayor Bluntschly asked if we are currently governed by a policy only. Ms Connelly replied that this is correct,i t is a Council adopted policy from a number of years ago,which limits the events to in -park residents with no commercial vendors,and residents are limited to the sale of home-made or handi-crafted items. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING ALTERNATIVE BE CHOSEN REGARDING THE CONDUCTING OF MARKET DAY OPERATIONS IN MOBILE HOME AND RV PARKS: THAT IT BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARK MANAGEMENT AND THE MARKET DAYS COORDINATOR TO VERIFY THAT ALL VENDORS FROM OUTSIDE THE PARK HAVE THEIR VALID CITY BUSINESS LICENSE TO SELL IN THAT PARTICULAR PARK,AND ANY BUSINESS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO SET UP AND SELL IN THE PARK. motion. Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the Councilwoman Alger amended the motion: THAT STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS "A THROUGH E"BE IMPLEMENTED. Councilwoman Barker seconded the amendment. Councilman Vehon asked i f the amend- ment doesn't nullify the original motion. Councilwoman Alger replied that Councilman Eidson's motion is "D"in the staff recommendations. Councilman Eidson pointed out that if A through E is implemented,the Council is effectively saying "no"to market days in mobile home parks,as there is no way a park can follow these require- ments.Councilman Eidson added that the Conditional Use Permit causes more work for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Council,and i t is non-productive in this circumstance,and also causes a hassle for the parks and vendors,and the City,and this is making things more difficult. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 12 Mayor Bluntschly questioned why the mobile home/RV parks should be treated differently than the swap meet vendors. Councilman Eidson suggested asking the park owners,and people who attend the market days,and possibly other communities. Councilwoman Alger pointed out that two park owners were consulted,various councilmembers,other city staff mem- bers,and the City of Mesa,and the staff recommendations are based upon a consensus. Councilman Eidson stated that the City of Mesa has so many restrictions they don't enforce them. Councilwoman Alger asked i f the Council is trying to find a way to provide the residents of these parks with a type of market day that is not a park n'swap,or simply tell them "no"you can't conduct the market days. Ms Connelly explained that six park managers were invited to the meeting,with two showing up,and both indicated that they would prefer there not be a fee connected with the Conditional Use Permit,however,i f this the way the sales can be continued they would be willing to comply. Councilman Eidson read HAH of the recommendations,commenting that this alone would stop the market days. Councilwoman Alger stated that there is not a problem with the parks obtaining a Conditional Use Permit,as many of the requirements are things they have already complied with or should have. Councilwoman Alger added that there are ways to allow the market days to exist that the park owners don't object to. VOTE (on the amendment):In Favor:Councilwoman Alger,Councilman Vehon, Councilwoman Barker,Mayor Bluntschly Opposed:Councilman Cox,Councilman Eidson, Vice Mayor Damiano The amendment carried. VOTE (on the original motion):Unanimous The motion carried as amended. STUDY FEASIBILITY OF CITY ESTABLISHING A FIRE DEPARTMENT. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 13 Councilman Cox explained that this is a request for a study by staff to see i f this is feasible. Councilman Vehon commented that his only concern is how detailed a study is expected from staff,and what this will do to other projects the Council is already trying to push forward,but that he has no objections to acquiring additional information on the feasibility. Mayor Bluntschly replied that Jay Bateman with Pinal County has all of the information on special taxing districts,and should staff meet with Mr.Bateman,they would probably be able to obtain all of the necessary information at that time. Councilman Cox stated that i f this will cost the City more taxes,we won't want to proceed,but i f it will save us money to run our own Fire Department,we should find out. Mayor Bluntschly stated that there are considerations that will greatly impact the decision,such as every munici- pality in the State currently pays 10t per $100 of assessed valuation,and those revenues only go to fire districts,and they are lobbying to increase those assessments. Councilman Cox MOVED THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,TO GEORGE HOFFMAN,TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the motion. City Manager Michael R.Lee requested that the staff designation for this project be left open to his discretion. Councilman Cox MOVED THAT GEORGE HOFFMAN BE DROPPED FROM THE MOTION,AND THAT INFORMATION BE BROUGHT BACK WITHIN 60 DAYS. Vice Mayor Damiano,as the second, agreed to the changes in the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. USE OF CITY VEHICLES FOR NON -CITY PERSONNEL AND FOR PERSONAL BUSINESS. Mr.Lee requested that more time be allowed to examine the issues raised during the discussion at the work session. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 14 Mayor Bluntschly asked how much time is necessary. Mr.Lee replied that 30 days would be sufficient. Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT THE USE OF CITY VEHICLES BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5,1990. Councilman Cox seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS AND PURPOSES: EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, MAY 14,1990 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, MAY 15,1990 )Councilwoman Alger asked to schedule an additional meeting with the Council,Staff,and property owners for the Superstition Improvement District prior to the May 15th meeting,and suggested May 8th at the School board room. Councilman Vehon commented that he would be attending the Board of Adjustment meeting on May 7th. Mayor Bluntschly asked i f Director of Public Works Rich Broman,in light of previous discussion at the work session,feels it will be necessary to set a separate date or will the work session prior to May 15th be adequate. Mr.Broman stated that i f there is an opportunity to present assessment comparisons at a work session,i t should not take much time to discuss,and would address most i f not all of the comments expressed to resolve those issues., City Engineer Gordon Grandy com- mented that it would require the cooperation of the District Engineer,Dan Coen who is extremely difficult to reach. Councilwoman Alger stated that we do need to have a meeting with the property owners as they were told there would be a meeting. Mayor Bluntschly replied that i t would not require a special date,but could be done at the regular work session as was done this last work session. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 15 Councilwoman Alger stated that that doesn't work,as the meeting was adjourned at a critical point,a lot of people left frustrated. Mayor Bluntschly stated that this meeting will resolve their concerns. Councilwoman Alger commented that the Council is telling these people things and then not doing them. Mayor Bluntschly asked what is being referred to. Councilwoman Alger replied that they were told there would be another meeting on the subject. Mayor Bluntschly answered that he just said there would be a meeting. Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON MAY 14,1990,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON MAY 15,1990,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Cox seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Councilman Vehon asked for assurance that time would be devoted at the Monday night work session to giving infor- mation on the Improvement District. Councilwoman Alger requested that no other topics be placed on that agenda,so that discussion is not limited. Mayor Bluntschly commented that regular work session items still have to be discussed. Councilwoman Alger replied that this is why a separate date was requested. Mr.Lee stated that it may be dif- ficult to have another work session agenda with only that one topic for discussion. Councilman Vehon stated that i t is not necessary to have this the only topic. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 16 Mr.Lee stated that the agenda would be limited as much as possible. Mayor Bluntschly commented that with the information to be provided by Director of Public Works Rich Broman and City Engineer Gordon Grandy,it will solve much of the problems expressed. City Engineer Gordon Grandy asked i f the Council wishes to have the property owners contacted. Mayor Bluntschly replied, absolutely. Vice Mayor Damiano suggested limiting the discussion to an hour. Mayor Bluntschly answered that i t shouldn't be limited to an hour,but that it won't take that long Mr.Grandy asked i f the Council wishes all of the Engineers and Consultants to be present. Councilman Cox commented that the answers received from them would not be worth paying extra. Councilwoman Barker stated that i f the property owners are to be called out for discussion,everyone should be pre- sent in order to answer all of the questions accurately. Mayor Bluntschly agreed. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilman Vehon informed the Council that there will be a meeting with the City of Mesa tomorrow to being discussion on tying into the sewer system. Mr.Lee reported that the Mayor and himself will be meeting the CAAG Regional meeting tomorrow. ADJOURNMENT )There being no further business to discuss,Mayor Bluntschly adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 17 Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Agenda 2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 17,1990. 3.Resolution No.90-12;Requesting Arizona Department of Transportation to authorize Transportation Assistance Funds. 4.Intergovernmental Agreement between Arizona Department of Revenue and City of Apache Junction for collection of sales tax. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF MAY AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 16TH DAY OF MAY ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk ,1990,BY THE MAYOR KENNETH BLUNTSCHL Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1,1990 PAGE 18 ,1990. 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 1st day of May,1990.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 4 2 /day of / ! ! " (1990. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk