HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-01 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 1,1989
The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on August 1,1989,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 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Councilwoman Barker
Councilman Cox
Councilman Eidson
Councilwoman Alger
Councilman Vehon
Vice Mayor Damiano Mayor Bluntschly
Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney David Alexander
Deputy City Clerk Lori Zmayefski
Assistant to the City Manager George Hoffman
Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
Director of Community Services Jeff Bell
Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.686,AMENDING
REVISING AND ADOPTING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
(With the Emergency Clause)
)Acting City Manager/City Clerk
Kathleen Connelly explained that in accordance with State Law,Apache Junction
must adopt a Final Budget for fiscal year 1989-90,no later than August 15,
1989,and with a cooperative effort between Council and staff,the Final Budget
is presented now for adoption.Ms Connelly thanked City staff for their time
and efforts in paring down departmental budgets,and Controller Keith Lewis and
the Finance staff for the frequent and quick summaries and updates making i t
possible for staff and Council to continue reviewing the budget,and most
importantly,the voters of Apache Junction for approving Home Rule,making this
budget possible.
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Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor or in opposition to Ordinance No.686 or
Resolution No.89-25.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor
Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.686 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Deputy City Clerk Lori Zmayefski
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.686,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING,
REVISING,AND ADOPTING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.686,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
Vice Mayor Damiano stated that after
being on the City Council for many years,he has never seen a budget take so
long,and thanked the department heads for cutting down as their budgets were
too high at first.Vice Mayor Damiano also thanked Acting City Manager/City
Clerk Kathleen Connelly for the wonderful job on the budget.
Mayor Bluntschly agreed with Vice
Mayor Damiano,and added that this was a learning experience for the Council,
and the community will benefit,and further thanked Controller Keith Lewis for
his efficiency and work.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.89-25,ADOPTING
FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989-90
)Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT
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RESOLUTION NO.89-25,FULLY ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURES BY THE CITY OF
APACH EJUNCTION FOR THE FISCALYEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,1989,AND ENDING JUNE 30,
1990;DECLARING THAT SUCH SHALL ESTABLISH THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989-90,BE APPROVED ADOPTED.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
)Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT THE
SPECIAL MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 7:10 P.M.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ACCEPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1989,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER
KENNETH BLUNTSCHLY
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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_,1989.
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
August ,1989.I further certify that the meeting
was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 2nd day of October 1989.
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 1,1989
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on August 1,1989,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 7:11 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilman Eidson gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Councilwoman Barker
Councilman Cox
Councilman Eidson
Councilwoman Alger
Councilman Vehon
Vice Mayor Damiano
Mayor Bluntschly
Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney David Alexander
Assistant to the City Manager George Hoffman
Deputy City Clerk Lori Zmayefski
Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
Director of Community Services Jeff Bell
Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph
Associate Planner/Deputy Director Jim Nakagawa
Assistant Planner Bob Dunn
Mr.Richard Taylor
616 S.Saguaro
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mrs.Eleanore Garber
2760 S.Royal Palm
Apache Junction,Arizona
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Ms Ellen Durkin
5435 E.12th Avenue
Apache Junction,Arizona
Ms Ilene Taylor
1617 S.Cortez
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Bob Rush,Property Supervisor
Bonita Vista Mobile Park and Company
451 N.Meridian
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Jim Hurst,Manager
Baywood Mobile Home Park
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Mayor Bluntschly informed the
Council that there is a request from the public to speak on Item No.5,and
should the Council wish,this item could be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 -7 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED,EXCEPT FOR ITEM NO.5,
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY,BE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA;
AND THAT PAUL MARSHALL AND RANDY PALMER BE APPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES,SAID TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1992;
AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.89-24,COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS AS LEVERAGE FOR THE 1989
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,800.00 BE
APPROVED AND ADOPTED;
AND THAT THE CITY PROCEED WITH DOING STREET PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 ON
AN IN-HOUSE BASIS AND THAT OPTION NO.2,EXCLUDING WINDSONG FROM DELAWARE TO
IRONWOOD,LOWERING SUPERSTITION BRIDGE AT WEEKES WASH FROM 73-1 TO 38-1,AND
INCREASING TOMAHAWK/U.S.60 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT TO $298,500.00 BE SELECTED
AS THE PROJECTS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
AND THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO TAKE SUCH ACTION AS HE DEEMS
APPROPRIATE TO INCLUDE THE COMMENCEMENT OF CIVIL ACTION AGAINST THE PROPERTY
OWNERS OF THOSE PARCELS LOCATED AT 2155 W.VIRGINIA,APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
AND 1519 E.17TH AVENUE,APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA;
AND THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF GRACE VILLAREAL,MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ON APRIL 25,1988,BE RATIFIED AND THAT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
HER APPOINTMENT REMAIN THE SAME;
AND THAT AUTHORITY BE GIVEN TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND THE OTHER APPROPRIATE CITY
OFFICERS TO ENTER INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GOLF,INC.,AND COE &VAN LOO
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FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF A PROJECT KNOWN AS CITY HALL
COMPLEX PARK PROVIDING THAT COE &VAN LOO AND GOLF,INC.,EACH PAY TO THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION THE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000.00);
AND THAT THE LOWEST BID OF $111,765 BE ACCEPTED AND THAT THE CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CENTER FOR THE HANDICAPPED BE AWARDED TO ANDERSON-VEITH CO.,
INC.;THAT THE ACTING CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY,AS OWNER;THAT THE ALTERNATE BID CONTRACT FOR PAVING BE
AWARDED TO PERRI DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,776.00;THAT THE ALTERNATIVE
BID CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPING BE AWARDED TO PERRY DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$7,275.00;AND THAT THE ACTING CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR THE WORK LISTED UNDER ALTERNATE OR SEPARATE BIDS THAT DO
NOT EXCEED $5,000.00;
AND THAT THE BID FOR LIBRARY SHELVING AND STUDY CARRELS BE AWARDED TO GUTHRIE &
ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,984.33.
I FURTHER MOVE THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.89-22,RELATING TO TAXATION,LEVYING
UPON THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
SUBJECT TO TAXATION,AND WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT SL8706-1,A CERTAIN SUM UPON EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS OF VALUATION
SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT REQUIRED FOR THE ANNUAL EXPENSE OF THE SAID
MUNICIPAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE
APPROVED AND ADOPTED;
AND THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.89-23,RELATING TO TAXATION,LEVYING UPON THE
ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,SUBJECT
TO TAXATION,AND WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
SL8709-1,A CERTAIN SUM UPON EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS OF VALUATION SUFFICIENT TO
RAISE THE AMOUNT REQUIRED FOR THE ANNUAL EXPENSE OF THE SAID MUNICIPAL STREET
LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND
ADOPTED.
AND THAT ITEM NO.5 BE HEARD PRIOR TO ITEM NO.8 UNDER PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Councilwoman Barker seconded the
motion.
Vice Mayor Damiano asked for an
explanation of the taxation referred to in the street light improvements
districts.
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
explained that there are annual maintenance and energy costs and are distributed
throughout all of the lots within the district,and these resolutions give Pinal
County the authority to assess those properties for those amounts.
Councilman Vehon asked which
subdivisions this is for?
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Mr.Broman replied that these are
both for Enchanted Acres.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
Mayor Bluntschly welcomed everyone to the Council meeting.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mr.Richard Taylor,616 S.Saguaro,Apache Junction,addressed the Council
pointing out that City government has the power to encourage or discourage
business,and to continue the current licensing requirements for swap meet
vendors will discourage business and revenue for the City,and further stated
that all requirements should apply to everyone.
Mrs.Eleanore Garber,2760 S.Royal Palm,Apache Junction,owner of Twin
Palms RV Park,presented a study she had done on zoning and land uses.
Ms Ellen Durkin,5435 E.12th Avenue,Apache Junction;spoke in opposition
to the swap meet vendor regulations,asking that they be the same as
requirements for all businesses,and also asked for an apology for stereotyping
swap meet vendors as transients and low -life.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly announced that Governor
Mofford has sent a letter to the community,Mayor and Council,expressing
appreciation for involving the community in drug prevention efforts and for
joining the Alliance.
ACCEPTANCE OF 1989-90 INTERGOVERNMENT
AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY FOR
HEALTH SERVICES
)City Attorney David Alexander
explained that each year Pinal County forwards a draft agreement to the City as
we do not have a health department,and that this agreement proposed is
substantially the same as last year including a provision for the inspection of
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mobile home parks -i t just wasn't done,however,they were inspected two years
ago because of two instances of health problems that developed within mobile
home parks in the City of Apache Junction even though at that time there was no
authority for the County to immmediately act.Mr.Alexander further stated that
consequently,Pinal County has asked that this provision be included in the
agreement,with a fee of $25.00 in addition to a 25t per space fee for this
service.
Ms Ilene Taylor,1617 S.Cortez,
Apache Junction,addressed the Council asking what is going to be done with the
report following the inspections.
Mayor Bluntschly stated that any
violations that are not corrected would most likely go through court.
Mr.Alexander replied that i t was
agreed with Pinal County,that any violations in mobile home parks will be
prosecuted in the Magistrate Court with County assistance as witnesses,but
there will not necessarily be a "report".
Ms Taylor informed the Council that
there are a few discrepancies between County and City requirements for Trailer
Coach Parks,and read those.
Mr.Alexander reiterated that he
does not know where Pinal County obtained the mailing list for these letters
informing of inspection,possibly from tax rolls,but should there be others
that are not included,the City may request additional inspections.
Ms Taylor also objected to the
assessment of a fee,as this is not a requested service and will not benefit the
park owners,and stated that taxes already paid should cover this.
Mr.Bob Rush,Property Supervisor
for Bonita Vista Mobile Park and Company,451 N.Meridian,Apache Junction,
spoke in objection to the inspection and assessed fee,stating that a County
Inspector comes in once a month to inspect the pool and restrooms.
Councilwoman Alger asked Mr.Rush i f
he pays a fee for those inspections?
Mr.Rush replied that there is not a
fee,as they have a pool permit.
Councilwoman Alger asked i f they are
inspecting just the pool and clubhouse area,but not around the units
themselves?
Mr.Rush confirmed this.
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Mr.Jim Hurst,Manager of Baywood
Mobile Park,also addressed the Council in objection to the inspection,asking
why he should pay for something not requested by the Park?
Mr.Alexander stated that should the
Council approve the Intergovernmental Agreement as proposed,two groups will be
inspected:mobile home and trailer parks,and public accomodation services,
which will be motel and hotels.Mr.Alexander added that the fee to be charged
for this inspection,is charged to any County resident for this type of service.
Mayor Bluntschly called for a
motion.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF HEALTH
SERVICES TO THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING
AMENDMENT:
THAT THE INSPECTION OF PARKS,HOTELS AND MOTELS,BE MADE AT THE CITY'S REQUEST
OF INDIVIDUAL PARKS,HOTELS AND MOTELS,AND THAT THIS REQUEST BE MADE OF AREAS
THAT HAVE KNOWN HEALTH PROBLEMS.
Mr.Alexander commented that the
County may not be willing to do inspections in this manner.
Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Barker asked i f there
is an inspection done on public accomodations,such as hotels and motels,or is
this the only inspection that will be done on those types of facilities?
it.
time frame for accepting this agreement?
year there was a four or five month delay.
Mr.Alexander replied that this is
Councilman Vehon asked i f there is a
Mr.Alexander answered that last
Councilman Vehon stated that i t
would be better to postpone this item,to allow time to speak to the County,
rather than voting out of ignorance.
Mayor Bluntschly suggested
withdrawing the motion and second and a motion being made for postponement.
Vice Mayor Damiano commented that i t
may be a problem being without an agreement.
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Mayor Bluntschly stated that the
agreement expired a month ago.
Councilman Eidson stated that the
problem is going to be the people who have two or three trailers behind their
homes,and those should be inspected along with the one or two parks with past
problems.
Mayor Bluntschly further suggested
that this could be reconsidered at the first meeting in September.
Councilwoman Alger requested that an
amendment to the agreement be made,requiring all new trailer parks and motels
be inspected without a request,prior to beginning business.
Councilwoman Alger made an amendment
to the motion:
THAT ALL NEW PUBLIC ACCOMODATIONS AND TRAILER PARKS BE INSPECTED INITIALLY PRIOR
TO OPENING FOR BUSINESS.
Mayor Bluntschly stated that these
are inspected during the construction process,and a Certificate of Occupancy is
required prior to opening for business.
Councilwoman Barker stated that i t
appears that this environmental health service is a preventative medicine,and
that by the time a problem is found,something has occured to bring attention to
the problem,which is frightening.
Councilman Cox agreed that more
information is needed before any action can be taken.
Councilman Vehon stated that i t
doesn't make sense to make a park pay for an inspection that the City has
requested for that particular park.
Councilman Eidson and Vice Mayor
Damiano withdrew the motion and second.
Councilwoman Alger asked i f the
intent is to inspect regularly or is this a one-time inspection.
Mr.Alexander replied that i t would
be an annual inspection.
Councilwoman Barker MOVED THAT THIS
AGREEMENT BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE SEPTEMBER 5,1989,CITY COUNCIL MEETING,WITH
HOPEFULLY MORE INFORMATION FROM PINAL COUNTY.
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Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
Mr.Alexander asked i f the desire of
the Council is to delete this portion from the Agreement?
Councilwoman Barker stated that the
desire is to understand what these public health inspections are,and what kind
of effect stopping those inspections would have on the community.
Mr.Alexander replied that someone
will be requested to come up from Pinal County to address those questions.
Councilman Vehon additionally
requested that someone come from Pinal County to answer the Council's questions.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Bluntschly recessed the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
Mayor Bluntschly reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.682,AMENDING
THE CITY CODE,ADDING SECTION 13-2-7
STREET FINANCING POLICY FOR
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.683,RECAPTURE
AGREEMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
(With the Emergency Clause)
)Mayor Bluntschly explained that
because of information received on the construction schedule,i f these were to
be acted upon tonight,the construction project of Superstition Boulevard from
Ironwood to Idaho would be in progress during peak winter visitor season,so i t
is recommended to postpone these ordinances until December 5th.
Councilman Vehon asked that i f there
is anyone here to speak on these items,that they be allowed to address the
Council,since these were to be public hearings.
Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there was
anyone present to speak on these items.
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No one wished to address the Council
on Ordinance No.682 or Ordinance No.683.
Vice Mayor Damiano commented that
five or six people have asked him why the new developments on Superstition
Boulevard have not put in the required offsites,and informed the public that
those developers are waiting for the improvement of Superstition prior to
complying with that requirement.
Councilwoman Alger MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.682 AND 683 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
DECEMBER 5,1989.
Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
AUTHORIZATION TO DEVELOPMENT
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR TRANSFER OF RIGHTS -OF -WAY AT ROYAL
PALM ROAD BETWEEN THE SUPERSTITION
FREEWAY AND BASELINED ROAD
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
explained that development of the Superstition Freeway,the Arizona Department
of Transportation is developing a channel from the freeway to the Baseline Road
area and recently acquired right-of-way for roadway purposes.Mr.Broman
requested that the Intergovernmental Agreement with ADOT be approved as revised
should the Council wish to pursue the transfer of right-of-way to provide access
to various parcels in the vicinity of Palm Springs Road.
Councilman Vehon asked i f the City
would be requesting rights -of -way in addition to this 40'right-of-way when
those parcels are developed?
Mr.Broman stated that this is an
unusual situation because of the channel,but the 40 feet could handle two lanes
of paving,although something additional may have to be requested in the future.
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Vice Mayor Damiano asked i f there is
going to be a chain link fence?
Mr.Broman confirmed that there will
be fencing along the east and west side of the channel area,but that the State
only intends to spray the 40 feet with aggregate base and grade i t rather than
paving.
Vice Mayor Damiano asked i f there
will be a possible erosion of earth where the gunnite meets the earth.
Mr.Broman replied that there may be
some amount of scouring.
Vice Mayor Damiano asked i f i t will
be the City's responsibility to take care of that?
Mr.Broman replied that yes,i t
probably would be up to the City.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS,THROUGH THE ACTING CITY
MANAGER TO DEVELOP A REVISED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TRANSFER OF RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN THE VICINITY
OF ROYAL PALM ROAD BETWEEN THE SUPERSTITION FREEWAY AND BASELINE ROAD.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED CITY LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS:
1.DIRECTION ON AMENDMENTS TO SWAP MEET BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Acting City Manager/City Clerk
Kathleen Connelly reminded the Council that at the last meeting direction was
given to staff to formulate a review committee to look at certain aspects of the
Swap Meet Business License Ordinance,and that Councilman Eidson requested that
this be placed on the agenda again,and further stated that a number of people
have been contacted who indicated an interest in serving on the committee
including Mike and Ramona Sleeseman,Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Alger,Mrs.
Ellen Durkin,and Sandy Smith.Ms Connelly asked i f the Council intends to
maintain that last direction given or give new direction,but that prior to
taking up the time of these people,specific direction be given.
Councilman Eidson stated that this
was requested for the agenda to make three points,and regardless of who is on
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the committee,these three things will still be wrong,and that the committee's
recommendation concerning these things will not change his mind.Councilman
Eidson also stated that the point made at the last meeting regarding "arts and
crafts",has been dropped,and further modification on a point.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO DRAFT THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS
TO THE SWAP MEET BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
1.THAT THE WEEKLY GROSS SALES REPORT BE DISCONTINUED,BUT THAT ALL VENDORS
REQUIRING A CITY BUSINESS LICENSE BE INFORMED BY PARK N'SWAP,THAT THEY
MUST KEEP IN THEIR POSSESSION,THEIR SALES RECORDS FOR SALES FOR THE PURPOSE
OF POSSIBLE STATE OR CITY AUDIT.
2.THAT THE CITY BUSINESS LICENSE FEE BE THE SAME FOR ALL BUSINESSES SELLING
THE SAME MERCHANDISE IN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
3.ONE LICENSE FOR A PERMANENT BUSINESS ALSO SELLING MERCHANDISE AT PARK N'
SWAP.
Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the
motion.
Mayor Bluntschly commented that
Councilman Eidson has stated that he intends to keep bringing this back until
the Council takes action to his satisfaction,but questioned why this is being
looked at again this evening when direction was given at the last meeting to
form a committee to evaluate and study the ordinance.
Councilman Eidson stated that these
things constitute a double -standard for the community,and reiterated that any
recommendation made by the committee is not going to change his opinion.
Mayor Bluntschly stated that this is
not in dispute,but should this action be taken tonight to change the ordinance,
i t may be necessary to change the ordinance again after the committee submits a
recommendation.
Councilman Eidson stated that
waiting would not be a problem,i f there is assurance that i t will be handled in
a fast manner,as usually i t takes months for a committee recommendation to be
implemented.Councilman Eidson further stated that i f the City Manager cannot
give that assurance,i t will be brought back at the next meeting.
Ms Connelly stated that at this
point i t is a matter of finding a date for a meeting,which involves several
private citizens schedules.
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Councilman Eidson commented that a
couple of people who were members of the last committee,which came up with the
current regulations,have said that there was no choice in the recommendation
-they had to take the choices offered by staff.
Vice Mayor Damiano asked i f
Councilman Eidson could chair this committee?
Councilman Eidson stated that he
could.
Vice Mayor Damiano suggested that as
Councilman Eidson is going to be on the committee,and will be the "watch -dog",
i f i t doesn't come out the way he wants although i t most likely will.
Mayor Bluntschly commented that the
Vice Mayor Damiano shouldn't be so sure as there are six other members on the
Council.
Vice Mayor Damiano stated that he
was referring to the committee recommendation.
Mayor Bluntschly further commented
that he could not support eliminating the weekly reports,but the remaining
points may have some compromise.
Councilman Eidson stated that i f
Mayor Bluntschly has the Council support,than there is no point in voting on
this motion tonight,but that there are four years in which to bring this up at
every meeting,unless he is recalled or dies.
Damiano withdrew the motion and second.
committee is reviewing specifically.
Councilman Eidson and Vice Mayor
Councilman Vehon asked what the
Ms Connelly explained that the
committee was directed to look at the differences between swap meet vendors and
other businesses,and that there are a variety of differences on both sides,
such as sign permits,setback requirements,etc.
Councilman Eidson commented that
this type of thing is what the committee complained of last time,Kathy saying
this is what we have to do,but i f he is on the committee,the committee will do
the work and staff is going to listen,but i f that is not possible we might as
well forget it.
Mayor Bluntschly stated that
Councilman Eidson has made an allegation of "double standards",and the City
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Manager is trying to point out the difference in requirements between the two
types of businesses.
Ms Connelly stated that i f the
purpose of the committee is to look at the differences,and the intent is to
make everything equal,than i t is not the staff telling the committee what to
do,merely telling the committee what is on the books at this time.
Ms Connelly further stated that
there is enough time for the committee to bring a recommendation back to the
Council for the September 5th meeting.
Councilman Cox MOVED THAT THIS ITEM
BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE SEPTEMBER 5,1989,CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Vice Mayor Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS AND PURPOSES:
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,SEPTEMBER 5,1989
Mayor Bluntschly reminded the
Council that Monday,September 4th is a holiday,so there will not be a work
session on that day,but there will be an abbreviated work session prior to the
regular meeting on regular agenda items only.
Vice Mayor Damiano MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION AND WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 5:30 P.M.,ON SEPTEMBER 5,1989,
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
None.
ADJOURNMENT
)Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE
MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:18 P.M.
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Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Consent Agenda Items are as Follows:
1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda
2.Appointments to the Library Board of Trustees
3.Proposed Resolution No.89-24,Committing Local Funds as Leverage for the
1989 Community Development Block Grant Application
4.Selection of Street Projects and Authorization to do Streets Projects on an
In -House Basis
5.Acceptance of 1989-90 Intergovernmental Agreement with Pinal County for
Health Services
Authorization to Commence Civil Action
Ratification of Appointment of Assistant Magistrate
Authorization to Compromise and Settle Claim
6a.Award of Bid for Construction of Center for the Handicapped
6b.Award of Bid for Library Shelving and Study Carrels
7.Proposed Resolution No.89-22,Enchanted Acres Unit I SLID 8706-1,
Requesting Pinal County to Assess Property Owners for Street Light
Improvement District.
8.Proposed Resolution No.89-23,Enchanted Acres Unit I I SLID 8709-1,
Requesting Pinal County to Assess Property Owners for Street Light
Improvement District.
APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1989,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1989.
KENRETH-BLUNTSCHLY
Mayor
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ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct
copy of the minutes of the special meeting of the City Council of
the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,held on the 1st day
of August ,1989.I further certify that the
meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was presented.
Dated this 2nd day of October ,1989.
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk