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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-01-18 City Council Special MinutesImmulWAWN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 18,1988, T . _ The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was -held on January 18,1988,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Acting Mayor Bluntschly called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Councilman Damiano Councilwoman Gardner Councilwoman Perkins Councilman Burgess Acting Mayor Bluntschly Staff Present:City Manager Bill R.Da Vee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Controller Keith Lewis Associate Planner/Deputy Director Jim Nakagawa City Attorney David Alexander Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Lieutenant Dan Scott Assistant to the City Manager George Hoffman Building Official Charles Coleman Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Director of Public Works Rich Broman AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS'MEALS PROGRAM ) )City Manager Bill R.Da Vee explained that Catholic Social Services does not have the funds to continue providing senior citizen meals at the Apache Junction Library,specifically the meals delivered to those home -bound seniors,and recommended designating $5100 from the Contingency Fund for that purpose. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE FUNDS FROM THE CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5100.00 FOR CONTINUATION OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS'MEALS PROGRAM. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19,1988 PAGE 1 Councilman DaMiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON APACHE JUNCTION TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT STUDY )Director of Public Works Rich Broman stated that Todd Neglum,Consultant with Parson and Brinkerhoff,would give an update on the development of the Transportation/Transit Study,and requested Council input and direction. Mr.Todd Neglum addressed the Council,. repeating information given at a previous City Council work session and further outlining the Study. Councilwoman Gardner asked for specific information on drainage. Councilman Damiano asked what improvements would be made to Royal Palm and Broadway. Mr.Broman replied that i t would be expanded to two lanes in places with curbs. Acting Mayor Bluntschly asked what type of action is requested. Mr.Broman asked i f the Council wishes to condense the storm drain plan to five years,from ten,and also asked how the Council wishes to address the assessments. Mr.Neglum stated that he had gotten the impression that the Council wanted the streets paved right away,and outlined the major street projects. Acting Mayor Bluntschly stated that some should not be assessed when others are not. Councilwoman Perkins stated that flood control is very important to improve the streets. Mr.Broman explained that the land acquisitions for retention basins will total approximately one-half million dollars. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19,1988 PAGE 2 Councilman Burgess stated that this figure could not possibly be accurate. Mr.Broman also explained that as part of the Study,i t has been discussed to utilize the storm retentions as parks,as there are no recreational areas in those parts of town. City Manager Bill R.Da Vee stated that the property for retention basins was probably selected as lower property that would need to be filled in order to develop. Mr.Broman explained that this Study is preliminary and those land choices are not final,but that they were chosen by aerial map as undeveloped property. City Attorney David Alexander stated that every report or study should be adopted by the City Council after final presentation. Mr.Broman stated that the last Sewer and Drainage Study done,which was approximately two years ago,was presented to -the Council but never actually approved or adopted. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CONSULTANT IN ORDER TO PROCEED WITH THE APACHE JUNCTION TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT STUDY: 1.MASTER STORM DRAINAGE STUDY (ANDERSON-NICHOLS)BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED,AND THAT THE LIST OF STREETS TIME TABLE BE COMPRESSED AS NEEDED. Acting Mayor Bluntschly stated that there needs to be direction regarding the assessments. Councilman Burgess asked i f property owners would'need to pay for street improvements at the time of paving,or at the time of property development. Mr.Broman explained that through the assessment process,i t would be assessed at the time of development,within a ten-year plan. Mr.Neglum stated that the City pays for these improvements,and payments are spread out over a long period of time for property owners,and further explained the assessment process. Acting Mayor Bluntschly suggested Councilwoman Gardner withdraw the motion,and the Council take a recess to allow staff to prepare a suggested motion. motion. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19,1988 PAGE 3 Councilwoman Gardner withdrew the Mr.Da Vee further explained the assessment process. Acting Mayor Bluntschly recessed the meeting. Acting Mayor Bluntschly reconvened the meeting 8:06 p.m. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CONSULTANT IN ORDER TO PROCEED WITH THE APACHE JUNCTION TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT STUDY: 1.THAT THE TEN-YEAR SCHEDULE PROVIDED FOR BY THE ANDERSON-NICHOLS WEST,INC. STUDY OF APRIL 1986,BE COMPRESSED FOR LAND ACQUISITION AND TO INTERFACE WITH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS,AND 2.THAT THE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NOT BE FINANCED WITH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. Councilwoman Perkins seconded the motion. Councilman Burgess stated that he still has a problem with the amount quoted for the acquisition of the water retention basins,and asked where the money is coming from to purchase that land. Mr.Neglum explained that this money will be allocated over a period of several years. Councilman Burgess asked what the City would do i f property intended for water retention is developed,as the City cannot purchase all of that property at this time. Mr.Broman explained that should one of the properties in question be brought to the Council for development,a decision would have to be made at that time whether or not to purchase it. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Perkins Acting Mayor Bluntschly Opposed:Councilman Burgess The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:08 P.M. motion. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19,1988 PAGE 4 Councilman Damiano seconded the VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTED THIS 1F-DAY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNC N,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 14TH DAY OF ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk ,1988,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY MARCH (‘)Se4.2. Faiv by Kenneth Bluntschly Acting Mayor SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19,1988 PAGE 5 ,1988.