HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-04 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 4,1988
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on October 4,1988,at the Apache Junction City Council
Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Bluntschly called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilwoman Gardner gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilwoman Perkins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:Councilman Damiano
Councilwoman Perkins
Councilman Connolly
Councilman Burgess
Councilwoman Gardner
Vice Mayor Bluntschly
Councilman Absent:Mayor Hill (ill)
Staff Present:
Others Present:
City Manager Bill Da Vee
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney David Alexander
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel
Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph
Director of Community Services Jeff Bell
Associate Planner/Deputy Director Jim Nakagawa
Assistant Planner Julie Reid
Mr.Bruce Brazil
1535 E.Highway 60
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Wiley Hobbs
170 Grand Drive
Apache Junction,Arizona
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Mr.Leroy Lander
742 S.Ocotillo
Apache Junction,Arizona
Ms Dorothy Ashcraft
1051 N.Grand
Apache Junction,Arizona
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )
)Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 -3 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
AND THAT THE FOLLOWING FIRMS BE APPROVED TO BE PLACED A LIST ON A NO -FEE
RETAINER BASIS FOR FUTURE CONTACT AS CITY PROJECTS ARE DEVELOPED:
ENGINEERING
DONOHUE &ASSOC.INC.
SVERDRUP CORPORATION
BUILDING ARCHITECTURE
ESSLEY,MILLETT,MCDOWELL
HNC,INC.(HAVER-NUNN)
GENERAL PLANNING
GRUEN ASSOCIATES
PARKS AND RECREATION
HENRY HAWS & ASSOC.,INC.
THE WLB GROUP
SPECIALITY ENGINEERING
A.R.E.A.SERVICES,INC.
BROWN &CALDWELL
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ASSOC.,INC.,
WATER RESOURCES ASSOC.,INC.
WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES,INC.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous (except Councilman Damiano abstained on Item No.2,as he was
not present at the September 6th meeting.)
The motion carried.
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
Vice Mayor Bluntschly welcomed everyone to the meeting.
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AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel presented Detective Larry Ball with
an award for special recognition for outstanding service while employed by the
City of Apache Junction,and explained that Mr.Ball has resigned.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly also presented Detective Ball with a Certificate and
Letter of Appreciation,and also a Five -Year pin.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Bill Da Vee stated that the Council/Staff Subcommittee has
continued to meet and explained that the subcommittee has completed the draft of
the Chamber of Commerce contract for review at their next meeting and will be
presented for Council consideration at the October 18th meeting,and the
contract for Human Services was completed and presented at the last regular
meeting,and that the subcommittee working on the public facility planning will
meet October 12th to review recommendations on the remodeling of the City
Complex,and will be brought to the Council for consideration October 18th.
Mr.Da Vee also stated that the subcommittee is reviewing ways and means to
streamline building permit process have identified several areas for
recommendating improvements,and will present recommendations to the Council at
the first November meeting,and further stated that the subcommittee on
annexation has not started meeting as yet.
Mr.Da Vee commended the Community Services Department and their personnel
on the appearance of the park adjacent to City Hall and Prospector Park,and
thanked them for the good work,and dedication to the community,making i t a
better place to live in.
Mr.Da Vee stated that the City Attorney and Controller will meet with Troy
Art Gallery representatives tomorrow to discuss the establishment of a trust to
handle the proceeds of the sales of the miniature bronze statues,financing the
Lost Dutchman Monument,to ensure adequate audits to protect the public
interest.
Mr.Da Vee reminded the Council that the Community Forum,sponsored by the
Chamber of Commerce,will be held in the Casa Grande Holiday Inn on October 6
-8,1988,and will discuss such topics as tourism.Mr.Da Vee stated that he
would attend the Pinal County Alliance tomorrow night,as instructed by the
Council,for the purpose of continuing discussion on waste planning process in
Pinal County.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPLICATION FOR SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE,
SUNDANCER RESTAURANT AND SALOON
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked i f the
applicant submitted the application fee.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly replied
that the applicant did submit the $50 application fee today.
Mr.Bruce Brazil,1535 E.Highway
60,Apache Junction,owner of the Sundancer Restaurant and Saloon,presented
himself to answer any questions of the Council.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there
was anyone wishing to address the Council in favor of or in opposition to the
application.There being no one wishing to speak,Vice Mayor Bluntschly closed
the hearing to the public.
Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT THE
APPLICATION FOR A SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MR.BRUCE B.BRAZIL,
FOR SUNDANCER RESTAURANT AND SALOON,BE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL FOR APPROVAL.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.652,PZ-9-88,
GRAND VIEW PLACE SUBDIVISION,
COMMISSION INITIATIVE )
)Assistant Planner Julie Reid briefed
the Council on the Commission -Initiated rezoning of Grand View Place
Subdivision,stating that the inappropriate zoning of General Rural was approved
by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors approximately 30 years prior to the
City's incorporation,and this is a proposed rezoning to CR-1 Single Family
Residence Zone and is located along Grand Drive between West Broadway Avenue and
West Apache Trail.Ms Reid further stated that zoning does not upgrade the
property,but i t is a step in letting people know that the City and the
neighborhood has made a committment,and that the Planning and Zoning Commission
and staff recommend approval of the rezoning.
Councilman Damiano asked for a
description of the streets,as a map was not attached to the item.
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Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there
was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.
There being no one wishing to address the Council,Vice Mayor Bluntschly closed
the hearing to the public.
Mr.Wiley Hobbs,170 Grand Drive,
Lot 11,Apache Junction,stated that he had received a letter which said he
requested this zoning,which he did not and wished that the record reflect this,
and further that the existing buildings are in conformance and should the
rezoning be approved,they will not be in compliance,and asked what would
happen i f a building was destroyed by fire or such.
Ms Reid explained that there is a
provision for existing buildings and also a provision for those buildings should
they be destroyed,and read the section of the Zoning Ordinance to Mr.Hobbs
pertaining to those provisions.
Mr.Hobbs stated that the way i t is
worded incorrectly.
Mr.Leroy Lander,742 S.Ocotillo,
Apache Junction,stated that he owns a mobile home and this rezoning will
prohibit that mobile home.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there
was anyone else wishing to address the Council.There being no one else wishing
to speak,Vice Mayor Bluntschly closed the hearing to the public.
Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.652 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Connolly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.652,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN
REZONING CASE PZ-9-88 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND
FROM CR-3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO CR-3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO CR-1 SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE AND FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
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Councilman Connolly MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.652,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
Councilman Connolly stated that the
gentleman who addressed the Council had a very valid point,and the possiblities
with the destruction of a home should be looked into.
Councilman Burgess asked i f Mr.
Lander is allowed to upgrade the mobile home under the grandfather clause.
Zoning Administrator Charles Coleman
stated that the purpose of the nonconforming section is to allow the continued
use of the nonconforming structure for the use of the life of the structure,and
once that is gone,the intent of the Ordinance is that the property be brought
into conformance.
Mr.Coleman added that even under
County regulations,there is only one residence allowed on the property.
Councilman Burgess asked i f this
zoning affects Mr.Lander.
Mr.Coleman replied that only to the
extent that mobile homes are permitted in zoning district GR and are not
permitted in the zone this is being rezoned to.
Councilwoman Gardner asked i f
reiterated that Mr.Lander has a house and a mobile home on the same lot.
Mr.Lander stated that they were
both on the property when he bought it.
Councilwoman Gardner asked i f the
mobile home could be removed to bring the property into compliance.
Councilman Damiano asked i f the
older trailer could be traded in for a newer one,would that be allowed.
Mr.Coleman stated that the issue in
this instance is the nonconformance of too many residences on the property.
Mr.Lander stated that the extra
income from the additional residence is his reason for purchasing the property.
Mr.Coleman stated that he had been
asked specifically what would be done with this particular property,and that
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since multi -family residences are not permitted,the City would not issue a
permit for a use that is not permitted in the district.
A member of the public residing at
565 S.Grand Drive,Apache Junction,stated that she wished to have a mobile
home on the property for her sick father-in-law,with no business purpose,and
that a previous application for this was denied.
Ms Reid stated that this is in
reference to a Board of Adjustment variance application.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked that
Ms Reid explain this at some other time.
Councilman Connolly stated that as
long as the property is kept up,i t should be possible to replace the mobile
home with a newer one,but the motion does not really address this problem.
Councilman Burgess stated that this
zoning is upgrading the property,but the property owners do have a valid claim.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked why was
this particular letter sent out to the property owners,suggesting personal
rezoning requests?
Ms Reid replied that inadvertantly
"they"used the standard letter,rather than the commission -initiative letter,
and that she had spoken to almost everyone on the telephone regarding this.
Councilman Damiano asked that a
different type of letter be sent out from now on,asking how the people feel
about the rezoning.Councilman
Connolly asked i f approval of this ordinance will affect the lady requesting a
variance.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Connolly
Opposed:Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Damiano,Councilman Burgess,
Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bluntschly
The motion failed.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.653,PZ-11-88
COMMISSION INITIATIVE,ROCAS SUBDIVISION )
)Assistant Planner Julie Reid stated
that Los Rocas Subdivision was platted in December of 1985,and approved by the
Pinal County Board of Supervisors as an agricultural zoning,and is located on
West Tufa Street and West Belmar Court from North Ocotillo Drive east
approximately 430 feet,and the proposed rezoning is to CR-3 Single Family
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Residence Zone,and further stated that while none of the lots meet the minimum
lot size,this zoning is the closest.Ms Reid stated that this rezoning will
bring the property into compliance with the General Plan,and that the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the rezoning.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there
was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.
There being no one wishing to address the Council,Vice Mayor Bluntschly closed
the hearing to the public.
Councilman Connolly MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.653,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
follows:
Councilman Damiano seconded the
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
ORDINANCE NO.653,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE,BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN
REZONING CASE PZ-11-88 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Connolly MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.653,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED;
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.654,
PZ-22-88,ASHCRAFT )
)Associate Planner/Deputy Director
Jim Nakagawa briefed the Council on the request for rezoning submitted by
Dorothy Ashcraft,of a 28,609 net square foot parcel located on the northeast
corner of Greasewood Street and Grand Drive,from General Rural to CR-2/MH
Single Family Residence,and stated that the applicant intends to split the
property into two parcels and place a mobile home on the north half.Mr.
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Nakagawa stated that the General Plan designates this area as medium density use
with mobile homes permitted,and further stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission and staff recommend approval of the application,with the stipulation
that the rights -of -way be dedicated.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked the
applicant to speak.
Ms Dorothy Ashcraft,1051 N.Grand,
Apache Junction,made herself available for questions of the Council.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there
was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.
There being no one wishing to address the Council,Vice Mayor Bluntschly closed
the hearing to the public.
Councilman Connolly MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.654 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.654,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN
REZONING CASE PZ-22-88 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE/MANUFACTURED HOMES CR-2(MH);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
commented that this is the first time the words "manufactured homes"has
appeared in the title of an ordinance.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.654,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
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The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
PINAL COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
PLAN (Postponed Item))
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
stated that the Pinal County Engineer will not be available tonight,and
explained that Pinal County has asked the City to participate in the solid waste
management plan study,and asked i f there were any questions from the Council.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,NOT APPROVE THE
REQUEST BY PINAL COUNTY FOR THE CITY TO COST -SHARE THE PINAL COUNTY SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN STUDY IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,249.50,AND THAT IT BE RECOMMENDED TO
THE PINAL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THAT AN INCREASED RATE ORDINANCE SURCHARGE
AT LANDFILLS BE ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE REFERENCED
STUDY.
Councilwoman Perkins seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Gardner suggested
charging those using the dump more to pay for the study.
Councilman Damiano stated that much
of the refuse in the dump is from Maricopa County,and they should share in the
cost.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF ARIZONA,CONSTRUCTION RELATED
TO THE SUPERSTITION FREEWAY,BASELINE
ROAD BRIDGE -SEWER CROSSINGS )
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
briefed the Council on the sequence of events leading to the Intergovernmental
Agreement with the State,and a new agreement has been prepared by the Arizona
Department of Transportation to include respective obligations in order to
accomplish projects requested by the City as a part of the freeway construction
work by ADOT,and as grading,drainage and other work for the freeway is
expected to be advertised soon,i t is necessary for action to be taken on the
agreement.
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Mr.Broman stated that the original
estimated funding budget was $275,000 for the bridge and $143,000 for the sewer,
and through the process the amount has been revised to $247,000 for the bridge
and $126,000 for the sewer,but are subject to change.
Mr.Rick Simon,Coordinator with the
engineering firm for ADOT,stated that the right-of-way area has been reduced as
shown in the exhibits,from 50 feet to 20 feet.
Mr.Broman stated that rights -of -way
have been reduced almost half in total.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly asked i f there
was anyone in the audience who wished to address the Council.There being no
one wishing to speak,Vice Mayor Bluntschly called for the motion.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IG-87-06)REFERENCED AS A.G.CONTRACT NO.
KR-88-1729-T.R.D.WHICH OUTLINES OBLIGATIONS AND PROVIDES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A BRIDGE ON BASELINE ROAD IN THE VICINITY OF THE PROPOSED WEEKES WASH
CHANNEL,AS WELL AS SEWER MAIN CROSSINGS IN THE VICINITY OF DELAWARE AND SAN
MARCOS DRIVES,BE APPROVED;AND
THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXPEND FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS STATED IN THE REFERENCED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT.
Councilman Connolly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ENTRY MONUMENTS ON U.S.HIGHWAY 60
)City Manager Bill Da Vee explained
that at the last meeting there was a proposal for a monument,and that in
conjunction with that there is a plan to erect entry monuments from either
direction on U.S.Highway 60,and had asked the Historical Society to consider
how the City may approach the design of such monuments,but as yet have not
received a recommendation from the Historical Society.
Vice Mayor Bluntschly suggested
postponing this item,until the Historical Society can bring a recommendation to
the Council.
Assistant Planner Julie Reid stated
that a letter was sent from the Society recommending that the City not go with a
geometric,abstract design,but rather a mountain,lost dutchman type design
more in keeping with Apache Junction,but that an artist has not been as yet
suggested.
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Mr.Da Vee stated that staff has
spoken with architects in this area,and suggested that they present drawings
the City may consider as designs.
Councilman Damiano suggested that
the Historical Society submit something in writting,so that the Council knows
that they are interested in participating.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
DIRECTION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO COME UP WITH A PROGRAM TO PROGRESS WITH THE ENTRY
MONUMENTS,AND THAT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY SUBMIT SOMETHING IN WRITING BY THE
NOVEMBER 1,1988 COUNCIL MEETING.
Councilman Burgess seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTION:
A.COUNCIL DIRECTION ON REDEDICATION OF VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK
Councilwoman Perkins explained that
Veteran's Day is on November 11th,and requested Council permission to
rededicate Veteran's Memorial Park on Veteran's Day.
B.COUNCIL DIRECTION ON ESTABLISHMENT OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Councilwoman Perkins stated that
discussion at the work session on October 3rd indicated that the Council is not
interested in the establishment of a Design Review Board at this time,and
stated that she is still interested in doing so.
Councilwoman Gardner suggested
postponing this item to allow for more thought as to whether there is another
way to accomplish similar things without necessarily having a Review Board.
C.COUNCIL DIRECTION ON ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
Councilman Connolly stated that the
Zoning Administrator believes this requires Zoning Ordinance amendments,
pertaining to 5/8 acre parcel,back to back totaling 1*acres,with the
complaint that this property has horses but is not zoned for that use.
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Zoning Administrator Charles Coleman
stated that the parcel does not meet the requirements for horses,because one
lot is not 11 acres,and that the concern deals with an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance which will allow the equine ordinance to be changed so that the
agregate area is an 1i acre,as opposed to an individual piece of property,and
there are a series of conditions attached to that type of change.
Councilman Burgess stated that he
would like this section of the Zoning Ordinance sent back to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for review and recommendations,as there are definitely
necessary changes.
Councilwoman Gardner agreed with
Councilman Burgess.
Mr.Da Vee stated that regular
complaints have been received regarding many horses on the parcels,method of
stabling,particularly with neighbor conflicts,and that currently the Ordinance
does not stipulate with respect the the abutting property,as to managing the
animals and the number of animals allowed on the acreage.
D.COUNCIL DIRECTION ON ANNEXATION (IF REQUIRED)
Councilwoman Perkins asked i f the
delay in annexation is necessary,and is there nothing the City can do to speed
this up.
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
explained that the next step is signature on petitions,which is up to the
property owners,who in this case are utility companies,who have had
information forwarded to them.Mr.Newcomer further explained that i t is simply
a matter of the companies responding,but that the City of Apache Junction has
been given permission by the State Land Department.
E.COUNCIL DIRECTION ON PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTIVES AND REQUESTS
Councilwoman Perkins stated that the
Council has given many directives,and requested a list of all those given in
the past,so that they may be kept track of.
Councilman Burgess asked i f the City
Clerk has a list available.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly replied
that there was a partial list prepared for June through December of last year,
but i t would need to be updated and additional directives added,and as the
election calendar is beginning,i t will take some time to accomplish this
request.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THE
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK BE REDEDICATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH VETERAN'S DAY.
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AND THAT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD BE DENIED.
AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE GIVEN
DIRECTION TO HAVE STAFF RETURN SECTION 6.0130 TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION FOR REVIEW AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED CHANGES.
AND THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN ON
ANNEXATION AS FOLLOWS:
JUST KEEP ON PLUGGING.
AND THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN THE CITY
CLERK TO PREPARE A LIST OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTIVES AND REQUESTS WITHIN 90
DAYS.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Connolly,
Councilman Burgess,Vice Mayor Bluntschly
Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS AND PURPOSES:
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
OCTOBER 17,1988
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
OCTOBER 18,1988 )
)Councilman Connolly MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON
OCTOBER 17,1988,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON
OCTOBER 18,1988,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
Councilwoman Gardner announced that Wednesday,October 5th,at 8:00 p.m.,on
Channel 10 there will be a program on mental health in Arizona.
Councilman Burgess asked i f the Ordinance denied could be brought back at a
future meeting for reconsideration.
City Attorney David Alexander replied that i t could be reconsidered at the
next agenda,i f there is a motion to that affect.
Councilman Burgess stated that the man involved should have the chance to
upgrade his mobile,and requested that i t be placed on the next meeting agenda.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that when there is long gap of time with
certain amendments in the Zoning Ordinance,i t has been readvertised anyway.
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer explained that in order to comply with
the intent of the Law,giving everyone notice of the amendment,i t should be
readvertised.
Mr.Alexander stated that the new State Law requires that everyone receive
written notice in lieu of advertising,so this would not save time.
ADJOURNMENT
)There being no further business to
discuss,Vice Mayor Bluntschly adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
*Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
*1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda
*2.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 20,1988
*3.Selection of Firms for Future Contact as City Projects are Developed
ACCEPTED THIS 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER ,1988,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER ,1988.
NORMAN S.HILL
Mayor
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ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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