HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-07 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 7,1989
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on February 7,1989,at the Apache Junction City Council
Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Damiano called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilwoman Gardner gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Councilman Cox
Councilwoman Gardner
Councilman Vehon
Councilman Burgess
Councilman Connolly
Vice Mayor Damiano
Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
Assistant to the City Manager George Hoffman
City Attorney David Alexander
Deputy City Clerk Lori Zmayefski
Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel
Director of Community Services Jeff Bell
Director of Public Works Rich Braman
Operations Supervisor Doug Dobson
Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph
Others Present:Mr.Walt Shaw
Apache Junction Elks Lodge No.2349
Mr.J.R.Palmer
2761 S.Winchester
Apache Junction,Arizona
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Ms Camille Shorter
2545 S.Winchester
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.James Greer
2545 S.Winchester
Apache Junction,Arizona
Ms Eleanor Garber
2760 S.Royal Palm
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Glen Johnson
2760 S.Royal Palm
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Arlen Johnson
2760 S.Royal Palm
Apache Junction,Arizona
Ms Janet Witt
2760 S.Royal Palm
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Bernie Ravnaas
1209 S.Grand Drive
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Victor Webster
1223 S.Grand
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Arnold Elliot
136 S.Grand
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.J.E.Long
475 E.26th Avenue
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Jeff Fuller
3203 E.Alice
Mesa,AZ
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 -7 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.88-02,AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO PURSUE ASSISTANCE FROM THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY
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SAFETY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AN ALCOHOL COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM,BE
APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.JAMES PFEIFER FROM THE BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT,BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET;
I FURTHER MOVE THAT AMERICAN PARK N'SWAP YARD SALE/GARAGE SALE VENDORS BE
PERMITTED TO SET UP FOR SIX (6)DAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO.641,AND
THAT THESE TERMS BE LIMITED TO ONLY THE YARD SALE/GARAGE SALE VENDORS WHO MEET
THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO.641.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Abstain:Councilman Cox and Councilman Vehon abstained on any items that
took place prior to January 17,1989
Unanimous (on all other items)
The motion carried with the exceptions as noted.
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
Vice Mayor Damiano acknowledged ex -vice mayor Bluntschly,former
councilwoman Perkins,and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Damian()read a presentation on Business Appreciation Awards,and
presented the following businesses with an appreciation award,as well as a
letter of recognition:
Arby's Inc.,Arroyo Hermoso Plaza,Circle K Corporation,Epiphany Lutheran
Church,Four Sons Food Stores,K -Mart Corporation,Lucky Bob's Liquor & Deli,
Mountain View Lutheran Church,and Quail Creek Apartments,
and stated that letters have been sent to all licensed businesses in the City to
explain the Business Appreciation/Progress Awards Program.
Assistant to the City Manager George Hoffman presented Lois Porter and the
Apache Junction Seniors with a Certificate of Appreciation,for assisting with
the producing of the quarterly "Apache Junction Citizen"newletter.
Ms Lois Porter accepted the Certificate,stating that the seniors do like to
work for their community.
Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly presented Mr.and Mrs.Mike
Sleeseman and American Park n'Swap with a Certificate in gratitude for hosting
the seminars on sales tax for the local businesses.
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Vice Mayor Damiano read a Proclamation for "National Patriotism Week",and
presented the Proclamation to the Apache Junction Elks Lodge No.2349.
Mr.Walt Shaw,a representative of the Elks Lodge accepted the Proclamation,
and added that the City would be given an American Flag to display,during the
National Patriotism Week.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Vice Mayor Damiano reminded the public that the Council cannot answer
inquiries during Call to the Public,as those particular issues are not on the
agenda,and to discuss those would not be in compliance with the Open Meeting
Law.
Mr.J.R.Palmer,2761 S.Winchester,Apache Junction,addressed the Council
opposing the proposed equine ordinance change,and stated that the complaints
are being made by R.V.Parks that are not even in the City,and also stated that
the Police Department investigates these complaints but would not respond to a
complaint made by him,and requested a response on this matter.
Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel stated that this would be
investigated and a response made to Mr.Palmer.
Mr.Palmer added that citizens living outside the city limits have no
business trying to change the lifestyle of Apache Junction citizens.
Ms Camille Shorter,2545 S.Winchester,Apache Junction,also addressed the
Council in opposition to any change in the equine ordinance,and stated that
there are adequate manure regulations and that the RV parks have their place as
well as the horse owners,but that the horse owners should not be pushed any
further out.
Mr.James Greer,2545 S.Winchester,Apache Junction,stated that the
present ordinances take into consideration the drainage and terrain,and that
the complaint seems to be the manure is draining under the parks fence,in which
case that particular situation needs to be dealt with,not the whole city or
county.
Ms Eleanor Garber,2760 S.Royal Palm,Apache Junction,stated that she has
a solid problem,and that since the complaints were made,the area around the
park has been kept clean to a certain extent,which was also due to the efforts
of Captain Cox.Ms Garber also stated that the manure is still a health problem
with the rain washing the manure under the fence,and that nothing has been done
in regards to the smell.
Ms Garber commented that the number of horses allowed on a 1 i acre is not
limited,and this should be changed.
Mr.Glen Johnson,2760 S.Royal Palm,resident of Twin Palms RV Park,stated
that his wife had pneumonia which was irritated by the horses exercising,and
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they had to move to a different area of the Park,and also complained about the
smell.
Vice Mayor Damiano asked i f Mr.Johnson was living close to Royal Palm.
Mr.Johnson replied no,i t was about six spaces from Royal Palm.
Mr.Arlen Johnson,2760 S.Royal Palm,Apache Junction,stated that he lives
right on the south side of the fence,and that there are days he cannot eat in
the house because of the smell.
Ms Janet Witt,2760 S.Royal Palm,Apache Junction,Twin Palms RV Park,
addressed the Council,stating that they have resided there for two years and
the flies and the smell is terrible due to the horses.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly reported that in an effort
to speed up the building permit process,a lease agreement has been signed with
the TRW Corporation for current property ownership information at a total cost
of $400 per year,and that this will also speed up the complaint process and
save on travel and staff time going to Florence.Ms Connelly also reported on
the CAAG Management Committee meeting in Florence,which is currently working on
a grant application strategy for 1989 Community Development Block Grants which
will be presented to the Regional Council in March,and will be used to evaluate
grant applications filed by various cities and towns in CAAG including Apache
Junction.Ms Connelly stated that on January 21st,City Detectives arrested six
suspects in a series of local burglaries dating back to October 1988,recovering
a pickup truck and approximately $6,000 in stolen tools,and as a result of
these arrests,six burglaries,six thefts and two charges of trafficking and
stolen property have been cleared up.Ms Connelly also stated that on February
3rd,resulting from a routine traffic stop,City police arrested a major suspect
involved in narcotics and drug trafficking in Apache Junction,and the suspect,
who may be the third largest drug dealer arrested in Apache Junction,was found
to be in possession of approximately $5,000 in drugs with additional
paraphenalia and a person with an outstanding warrant and additional drugs found
in a search of the residence.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.665,AMENDING
PERSONNEL POLICIES BY AMENDING AND
DEFINING GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES AND
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (Postponed Item))
)Acting City Manager/City Clerk
Kathleen Connelly explained that this ordinance proposes to change the Personnel
Policies,pertaining to workman's compensation and extended injuries,and the
grievance procedures.
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Vice Mayor Damiano asked i f there
was anyone who wished to speak on this item.There being no one wishing to
address the Council,Vice Mayor Damiano closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Connolly MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.665 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Acting City Manager/City Clerk
Kathleen Connelly read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.665,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3 ADMINISTRATION,ARTICLE 3-10
PERSONNEL SYSTEM,PERTAINING TO ATTENDANCE AND LEAVES AND TO GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURES;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Connolly MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.665,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.668,
DELETIONS OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
(With the Emergency Clause)
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
stated that due to traffic volumes at Broadway Avenue and Delaware and
engineering consultants recommendation,i t is necessary to remove the stop signs
on Broadway to allow traffic to flow through reducing the backups that occur at
that intersection.
Vice Mayor Damiano opened the
hearing to the public.
Mr.Bernie Ravnaas,1209 S.Grand
Drive,Apache Junction,representative of the Apache Villa Homeowners
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Association,addressed the Council urging the installation of traffic signals at
Broadway and Delaware and at 16th Avenue and Ironwood Drive,stating that to
install those now would cost less than after the construction on Broadway.
Vice Mayor Damiano asked for an
update on the Broadway construction.
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
stated that the construction is under design,that a meeting was held with the
residents of the area to brief them and answer questions,and also that a scope
of work is being developed for the design on Ironwood,from U.S.360 to U.S.60.
Vice Mayor Damiano asked about a
traffic light on 16th and Ironwood.
Mr.Broman stated that with every
project,intersections are considered,and i f a traffic signal is warranted they
will be installed at that time.
Vice Mayor Damiano asked about a
development going in on 16th Avenue.
Mr.Broman replied that Mr.Pelfrey
has a development,mobile home park going in south of 16th Avenue and west of
Delaware.
Councilman Burgess stated that i t is
an approved subdivision.
Vice Mayor Damiano commented to
Mr.Ravnaas that we will have to wait and see before proceeding with traffic
lights,and that by timing the signals at Meridian and Broadway the removal of
stop signs at Broadway should be successful,but that he would keep on i t and
make sure i t was.
Mr.Victor Webster,1223 S.Grand,
Apache Junction,addressed the Council expressing concern about the "locking in"
of Apache Villa by removing the stop signs on Broadway,and asked the Council to
consider this seriously.
There being no one else wishing to
speak,Vice Mayor Damiano closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Connolly MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.668,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Acting City Manager/City Clerk
Kathleen Connelly read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.668,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,REPEALING
THE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Vice Mayor Damiano called for a
motion.
Councilman Connolly MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.668,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Connolly added that the
signals at Meridian and Ironwood would be adjusted to accomodate this change,
and the Council must consider the good of the whole,and often there is a lot of
traffic backed at Delaware.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE IN
RIGHT-OF-WAY,IRONWOOD DRIVE )
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
stated that with the preparation of design for scope of work on Ironwood,
potential drainage improvements are being studied in that vicinity,and i t is
suggested that this item be further postponed until the design for Broadway Road
is completed,after which the landscaping of Ironwood will be considered.
Councilman Connolly MOVED THAT THIS
ITEM BE POSTPONED INDEFINITELY,UNTIL THE PLANS ARE PREPARED AND CONSTRUCTION IS
COMPLETED RELATIVE TO WORK BEING CONSIDERED FOR THE WIDENING OF IRONWOOD DRIVE
FROM U.S.60 TO STATE ROUTE 360,AND THAT IN THE INTERIM THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT PERFORM MAINTENANCE AS A MATTER OF ROUTINE PROCEDURE.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH THE
COMPLETION OF UPSTAIRS IN
OPERATIONS BUILDING
)Mr.Broman explained that Operations
Supervisor Doug Dobson had briefed the Council at the work session on the
proposed renovation of the upstairs of the Operations Building,and requested
authorization to proceed with the solicitation of bids for the project.
Councilman Cox MOVED THAT DIRECTION
BE GIVEN THE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR,THROUGH THE ACTING CITY MANAGER,TO PROCEED
WITH THE BID PROCESS FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE UPSTAIRS IN THE OPERATIONS
BUILDING.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
CUP -3-88,FULLER,SEWAGE TREATMENT
PLANT FOR APARTMENT COMPLEX
)Assistant to the City Manager George
Hoffman,as Acting Planning Director noted key stipulations to the application
for a Conditional Use Permit are:tieing the ownership of the plant to the
ownership of the apartment complex,city review of the plans and inspection of
the constructed plant,providing for instruments to collect direct data and
affording of that data to the city for review.Mr.Hoffman added that this
provides for the correct building and operating of the plant,and further that
there are some modifications to the suggested motion,and stated that the
Planning and Zoning Commission does recommend approval,and that Commissioner
Ray Hooker is in the audience should the Council have questions.
Vice Mayor Damiano asked i f any of
the council has questions of Commissioner Hooker.
Mr.Arnold Elliot,136 S.Grand,
Apache Junction,spoke in protest to the proposed sewage system,and stated that
he tryed to start a petition but was told that only property owners could sign a
petition.
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Vice Mayor Damiano asked Mr.Elliot
if he was invited to visit the sewage treatment plant north of Scottsdale?
Mr.Elliot stated that he was not
invited.
Vice Mayor Damiano commented that i f
he had,Mr.Elliot might have changed his mind.
Mr.Elliot stated that he would not
have changed his mind.
Mr.Hoffman stated that legal
property owners were notified,but as some had recently changed they may not
have received notification.
Mr.Elliot state that he has been
the owner since July of 1987,and didn't get the first meeting notification but
did receive the second meeting notice.
Mr.J.E.Long,475 E.26th Avenue,
Apache Junction,addressed the Council stating that treatment plants are
creating a problem and asked i f the Council has considered a sewer instead?
Vice Mayor Damiano asked Mr.Broman
to respond to Mr.Long in regards to sewers.
Mr.Broman explained that the City
is presently in the process of applying for a grant to do a facilities plan for
a sewage plant and system,with a potential of receiving a grant next year,and
stated that the City has been studying how to finance such a system,and further
that there was a concept put to the voters for a sewage system,but i t was voted
down by the community which necessitates re-evaluating.
Vice Mayor Damiano stated that there
are problems with a few sewage treatment plants in Apache Junction,but assured
the public that this new system coming in will be looked at carefully prior to
be placed in Apache Junction,and added that this is not the same kind of system
that is a problem.
Vice Mayor Damiano stated that
Councilman Cox,three citizens,and himself were given a tour of the same type
of sewage treatment plant at Desert Highlands,and that i t was an excellent
system that looked like a clubhouse,with no smell or noise.
Mr.Jeff Fuller,3203 E.Alice,
Mesa,addressed the Council and public explaining that this sewage treatment
plant will be completely enclosed with charcoal filters,with a 5 -horse motor
and minimal noise.Mr.Fuller further explained the system,stating that the
Planning and Zoning Commission has set up a series of guidelines that will
protect the community.
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Councilwoman Gardner asked i f
Mr.Fuller had been made aware of the changed proposed motion,as discussed at
the work session last night.
been no contact with Mr.Fuller.
Mr.Fuller.
35 foot setback.
has a comment on that request.
Ms Connelly stated that there has
Mr.Broman explained the changes to
Mr.Fuller requested to maintain the
Vice Mayor Damiano asked i f anyone
Councilman Vehon stated that the
concern is that the setback be at least 50 feet from the plant to the wall of
Indian Summer,and asked i f i t could be worded to accomplish this.
Mr.Hoffman stated that this was the
objective of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman Vehon asked Mr.Fuller i f
his request would meet this objective.
Mr.Fuller stated that no,the
design includes 41 feet rather than 50 feet.
Mr.Hoffman added that staff
recommendation was 150 feet.
Councilman Cox commented that the
plant that was toured did not even appear to be a wastewater treatment plant.
Councilman Burgess stated that as
the plant will be enclosed,the shortage of feet should not make a big
difference.
Councilwoman Gardner commented that
staff's recommendation should be considered.
Mr.Hoffman stated that the concern
is the "worst case senario".
Mr.Fuller replied that the worst
case would be i f the plant was down for hours,but with the "air scrubber"as a
backup this shouldn't be a problem.
Mr.Hoffman explained that the
concept is that,i f i t fails,the more space is better than less.
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Councilman Burgess asked what the
cost would be to implement the 150 foot idea.
Mr.Fuller stated that the point is
that the State only requires 25 feet on that particular setback,and this is a
well established company which will immediately respond should there be a
problem.
Mr.J.R.Palmer,2761 S.Winchester,
Apache Junction,asked what would happen to the sludge from this and also what
air density would be used in case of an emergency.
Mr.Fuller replied that periodically
the sludge is removed to Mesa,and that the air scrubber is a charcoal filter
that eleviates that problem.
Councilwoman Gardner asked i f this
one will be operated the same as the Scottsdale plant.
Mr.Fuller replied that i t is the
same type of plant.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE APACHE JUNCTION PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE CUP -3-88 BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
#4.THAT THE DESIGN DRAWINGS FOR THE BUILDINGS AND THE SITE AND PROCESS DESIGN
CALCULATION FOR THE TREATMENT PLANT BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY FOR APPROVAL
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION,IN ADDITION TO MEETING ANY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADEQ;
AND THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER PAY A $250 PLAN REVIEW FEE TO THE CITY.
SUBSEQUENT REVIEWS AND RESUBMITTALS,IF NECESSARY,WILL ADDITIONALLY REQUIRE
PLAN REVIEW FEES NOT TO EXCEED $250;
AND THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER PAY THE CITY A $250 INSPECTION FEE PRIOR TO THE
START-UP OF THE PLANT.
#6.THAT THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF THE WWTP SUBMIT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORTS CONTAINING AT A MINIMUM THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
a.ALL TEST RESULTS REQUIRED BY ADEQ;
b.ELAPSED TIME READINGS FOR EACH AERATION BLOWER;
c.AERATION BASIN MIXED LIQUOR SUSPENDED SOLIDS CONCENTRATION AND
PERCENT
VOLATILE SOLIDS FOR ONE TEST DURING THE MONTH;
d.MIXED LIQUID SLUDGE VOLUME WASTED AND LOCATION OF DISPOSAL;
e.PEAK AND MINIMUM FLOW FOR THE MONTH;
#9.CHANGED TO 35 FEET
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AND THAT #15 BE DELETED.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Vice Mayor Damiano,Councilman Cox,Councilman Vehon,
Councilman Burgess,Councilman Connolly,
Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner
The motion carried.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED CITY LEGISLATION OR ACTION:
A.STATE LAND LEASE/PURCHASE
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
explained that the city is currently purchasing one parcel from the State Land
Department and leasing two other parcels,and have made application for a third
parcel of land for an extension to the Library parking for which the State has
done an appraisal,and i t is necessary for the Council to decide whether or not
to accept the State's appraisal and provide direction as to how to proceed with
the application,such as the possibility of retaining a consultant to review the
appraisal.Mr.Broman also explained that when leasing property,there is a
reappraisal every three years resulting in the evaluation of the land going up,
and asked i f the Council wishes to continue holding those leases or apply for
purchase of the property in question.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZE THE ACTING
CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN STATE LAND
LEASE NO.03-87373 (19.84 ACRES EAST OF THE CURRENT CITY COMPLEX),AND STATE
LAND LEASE NO.03-94564 (21.475 ACRES SOUTH OF BASELINE ROAD);AND
I FURTHER MOVE THAT THE ACTING CITY MANAGER BE DIRECTED TO CHALLENGE THE
APPRAISAL AS PREPARED BY THE ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT;AND
I FURTHER MOVE THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO RETAIN SERVICES OF THE FIRM OF
A.R.E.A.SERVICES,INC.,WHICH IS ON THE CITY'S CONSULTANT LIST TO INITIALLY
REVIEW THE STATE'S APPRAISAL REPORT AND TO FURTHER PERFORM A SEPARATE APPRAISAL,
IF REQUIRED.
Councilwoman Gardner changed the
motion as follows:DELETE THE LAST PARAGRAPH FROM THE MOTION
Councilwoman Gardner asked i f the
City would go out for bid.
City Attorney David Alexander stated
that first the City would obtain quotes to see i f i t is necessary to go out for
bid.
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Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
Councilman Connolly asked what would
happen i f the State says no when we challenge the appraisal.
Mr.Broman stated that the
transaction is in the best interest of the State,but i f the City and State
cannot agree the City would have to look elsewhere for land.
Councilman Vehon asked i f by making
application for the property described in the lease,is binding.
Mr.Alexander replied that i t did
not under the prior purchase,but will check on that and report back to the
Council.
Councilman Vehon commented that all
an application is,then,is a "flag"that we may wish to purchase.
Mr.Alexander replied that this is
how i t has been in the past.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
B.NON -CONFORMING USES
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT A
JOINT WORK SESSION BETWEEN STAFF,CITY COUNCIL,AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION BE HELD ON MARCH 16,1989,AT 6:30 P.M.,TO DISCUSS THE EXISTING
REGULATIONS REGARDING NON -CONFORMING USES.
Councilman Connolly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS AND PURPOSES:
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
FEBRUARY 21,1989
)Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON FEBRUARY 21,1989,
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Councilman Connolly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
Vice Mayor Damiano reminded the Council and public that on February 19th,
there will be a jazz band at the Gazebo.
ADJOURNMENT
)There being no further business to
discuss,Vice Mayor Damiano adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
*Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
*1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda
*2.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 3,1989
*3.Acceptance of Minutes from the Special Meeting of January 4,1989
*4.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 17,1989
*5.Proposed Resolution No.89-02,Alcohol Community Action Program Governor's
Office of Highway Safety
*6.Appointment to the Board of Adjustments
*7.Confirmation of Previous Council Action,Ordinance No.641,on Number of
Sale Days Permitted for "Yard Sales/Garage Sales"at a Swap Meet
ACCEPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY ,1989,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY ,1989.
NORMANy / 1 6 e f
S.HILL
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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