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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-03-19 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19,1980 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction was held on March 19,1980, at the Apache Junction City Hall,pursuant to the notice as required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Virginia Seeman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. at the Apache Junction City Hall. INVOCATION Councilman Eidson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice -Mayor John Granillo led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present:Mayor Virginia Seeman,Vice -Mayor JohnGranillo,Thomas Damiano,Jerry Burgess, Norman Hill,and Jimmy Eidson. Councilmembers absent:Marie Shanks (due to illness) Staff present: Others present: G.Ray Lee, City Manager Isabel C.Ballard,City Clerk Michael Curtis,City Attorney Richard Broman,Director of Public WorksMarlisJ.Davis,Director of Admin.Serv. Wm.McDaniel,Director of Public Safety Earleen Andrews,480 E.Palo Verde, Apache Junction Dan Andrews,1975 La Barge Rd., Apache Jct. Ray Prue ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA ) Vice -Mayor Granillo MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNC- TION,ARIZONA,THAT ITEM NO. 12 BE AND IS HEREBY REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA. seconded the:mation. VOTE:Unanimous • Motion carried. Councilman Damiano CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING,3/19/80 Page 2 ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1980 ) )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNC- TION,ARIZONA THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1980, BE AND ARE HEREBY ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF MARCH 10,1980 ) )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNC- TION,ARIZONA,THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF MARCH 10,1980, BE AND ARE HEREBY ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Vice -Mayor Granillo seconded the motion. VOTE:Approval:Mayor Seeman Vice -Mayor Granillo Councilman Eidson Councilman Hill Councilman Damiano Abstain:Councilman Burgess (absent at the March 10th meeting) Motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ))None CALL TO THE PUBLIC (PETITIONS) ) )Earleen Andrews,480 E. Palo Verde,Apache Junction,in behalf of the Tr -Chairman of the Lost Dutch- man Days and the Chamber of Commerce presented the City of Apache JunctionwithaRecognition Award for all the help the City gave on Lost Dutchman Days. Also presented was a Recognition Award for Galen Monson who worked for the City donating time helping out at the Rodeo Grounds. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ) )City Manager Lee,reportedthathe had three items,first he reported on the Public Works security fence on the State Land location was complete,which will enhance the capability of the Public Works Department. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 3/19/80 Page 3 City Manager Lee called on the Building Official,Leo Frazier,to give a status report on the fee schedule that is currently under consideration. Building Official Frazier reported that the new fee schedule was prepared and ready for the Panning and Zoning Commission to review. Mayor Seeman brought to the attention of the City Council that the fee schedule being proposed was included in the City Council Agenda Packets. City Manager Lee reportedthat during the explosive growth of your City the first year,the employees have been examining their job rolls and descriptions on a constant basis.One of our most dedicated and loyal employees, Ms.Ballard,has requested that the following letter be read into the record and that her resignation as City Clerk and acceptance of the position of Deputy City Clerk be noted. Mr.Lee read theletter as follows: Dear Madam Mayor and Council:After a career path evalua-tion in the most rapidly expanding City in the State and counseling with friends and the help of Mr.Lee,I believe it will be in my best career interest with the City of Apache Junction i f I today submit my resignation as City Clerk and assume an appointment as Deputy City Clerk/Secretary to the City Clerk. This move I believe will help me accomplish my personal goals as a member of the City management team. I respectfully request my resignation be effective immediately,so I may assume the new position as Deputy City Clerk/Secretary.Sincerely,signed Isabel C.Ballard Mayor Seeman reported that the City Council as a whole would like to present Ms.Ballard with a Certifi- cate of Appreciation as the City's first City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE/GOLD DUST MOBILE HOME RESORT ) Mayor Seeman opened the Public Hearing for the Gold Dust Mobile Home Resort on "Small Game"Bingo License.The applicant Marvin Halbert was asked to speak on behalf of thepetition. Alice Benson, the ActivitiesDirectoroftheGoldDust Mobile Home Resort reported she Was representing Mr. Marvin Halbert. Vice -Mayor Granillo asked questions of Mrs.Benson on conducting Bingo Games and i f there was adequate parking space. Mrs.Benson reported there was a problem with parking during the Lost Dutchman Days being a new park,but there hasn't been any since and they don't expect any problems in the future. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 3/19/80 Page 4 Mayor Seeman requested i f there was anyone from the public that wished to speak.There being no public input,Mayor Seeman closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNC- TION,ARIZONA,THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDS APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPART- MENT OF REVENUE THE QUALIFIED ENDORSEMENTOF THE GOLD DUST MOBILE HOME RESORT "SMALL GAME"BINGO LICENSE TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE GOLD DUST MOBILE HOME RESORT, 202 N.MERIDIAN ROAD IN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA.THE QUALIFIED ENDORSEMENT IS THAT THE BUILDING IN WHICH THE BINGO GAMES WILL OCCUR SHALL NOT HAVE MOTOR VEHICLES PARKED IN THE VICINITY OF SAID BUILDING IN A MANNER THAT THE VEHICLES'PRESENCE WOULD BECOME A HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY,AND GENERAL WELFARE. seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (TABLED ITEMS) Vice -Mayor Granillo None NEW BUSINESS AD HOC COMMITTE RECOMMENDATIONS ) Mayor Seeman referred to the two reports that were received from the AD HOC Committee on the Business License,i f there are no objections from the City Council both Majority andMinorityReportswillbe accepted and filed,and she would like to further request the Council, perhaps consider a worksession after the City Council has time to review the reports submitted by the AD HOC Committee. ORDINANCE NO.36 - ESTABLISHING A LIBRARY BOARD (SECOND READING) ) Vice -Mayor Granillo MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNC- TION,ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.36 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. Mayor Seeman called on the City Clerk to read the title of Ordinance No.36. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 3/19/80 Page 5 City Clerk Ballard read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.36,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING CHAPTER 2 BY ADDING ARTICLE 2-7 ESTABLISHING A LIBRARY BOARD PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, TITLE 9,CHAPTER 4,ARTICLE 2;PROVIDING THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNC- TION,ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.36,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNC- TION,ARIZONA,AMENDING CHAPTER 2 BY ADDING ARTICLE 2-7 ESTABLISHING A LIBRARY BOARD PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES,TITLE 9,CHAPTER 4,ARTICLE 2; PROVIDING THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, BE AND IS HEREBY ADOPTED. the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. Councilman Hill seconded ORDINANCE NO.37,ESTABLISHING AN AIRPORT COMMISSION (SECOND READING) )Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNC- TION,ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 37,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. Mayor Seeman called on the City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 37 by title only. City Clerk Ballard read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.37,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF. APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING CHAPTER 2, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2-9,ESTABLISHING AN AIRPORT COMMISSION,PROVIDING FOR APPOINT- MENT TO THE COMMISSION AND POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES:PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNC- TION,ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.37,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNC- TION,ARIZONA,AMENDING CHAPTER 2 BY ADDING ARTICLE 2-9,ESTABLISHING AN AIR- PORT COMMISSION, PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMISSION AND POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;PRO- VIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, BE AND IS HEREBY ADOPTED. the motion. Councilman Hill seconded CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 3/19/80 Page 6 VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO.38 -AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 13-2,APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE; STREET CLASSIFICATION PLAN;STREET DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS;STANDARD DETAIL AND SPECIFI- CATIONS (SECOND READING ) )Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 38 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Vice -Mayor Granillo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. Mayor Seeman called upon the City. Clerk to read the title of Ordinance No.38. City Clerk Ballard read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.38,AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13,ARTICLE 13-2,APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,BY ADDING SECTION 13-2-3 PERTAINING TO STREET DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF RIGHTS -OF- WAY PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS,PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.38,AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,BY ADDING SECTION 13-2-3 PERTAINING TO STREET IMPROVEMENTS,THE ADOPTION OF A STREET CLASSIFICATION PLAN,REQUIRING THE DED- ICATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF RIGHTS -OF -WAY PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS,PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE THE MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS STANDARD DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS,PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES,PRO- VIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, BE AND IS HEREBY ADOPTED. the motion. VOTE:Uanimous Motion carried. Councilman Damiano seconded CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 3/19/80 Page 7 ORDINANCE NO.39,CREATING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (SECOND READING) )Vice -Mayor Granillo MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 39 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. Mayor Seeman called upon the City Clerk to read the title of Ordinance No.39. City Clerk Ballard read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.39,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, ADDING ARTICLE 2-8,PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION,TO THE CITY CODE:ESTABLISHING THE APACHE JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMISSION AND POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.39,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, ADDING ARTICLE 2-8,PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION'TO THE CITY CODE; ESTABLISHING THE APACHE JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMISSION AND POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION;PRO- VIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE AND IS HEREBY ADOPTED.Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.80-8 -ENDORSING THE DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATION FACILITIES ) Mayor Seeman explained the purpose of this Resolution is to assist a private company in their request for funding. Mayor Seeman called on the City Clerk to read the entire Resolution. as follows: City Clerk Ballard read CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 3/19/80 Page 8 RESOLUTION NO.80-8 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,ENDORS- ING AND ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION. WHEREAS,there is a need for recreational facilities within the City of Apache Junction;and WHEREAS,recreationalfacilitiesforcitizensof Apache Junction to develop physical and mental ,potentials;and WHEREAS,this resolution does not suggest or bind the City to any financial obligations or other obli- gations of any kind; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Apache Junction hereby endorses and encourages the development of recreational facilities within the City of Apache Junction. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.80-8,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,ENDORSING AND ENCOURAG- ING THE DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNC- TION, BE AND IS HEREBY ADOPTED.Vice -Mayor Granillo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO.40 -AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO.18,BUSINESS LICENSE Mayor Seeman explained that the amendment was to correct a clerical error in the Business License Ordinance relating to the section on public service utilities. Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.40 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. Dan Andrews,1975 N. La Barge Road,requested that the amendment be read. Mayor Seeman called upon the City Clerk to read the title of the Ordinance No. 40 and the section that is amending Ordinance No.18. as follows:City Clerk Ballard read CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 3/19/80 Page 9 ORDINANCE NO.40 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,AMENDING CHAPTER 8,SECTION 8-5-23, TO INCLUDE UTILITY AND/OR PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANIES ENGAGED IN FURNISHING GAS OR ELECTRICITY FOR LIGHT, FUEL, OR POWER,PROVIDING FOR PENALTY CLAUSE AND SEVER- ABILITY CLAUSE;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. SECTION 8-5-23 PUBLIC UTILITY TAX Utility and/or public service companies,who do not have a franchise agreement with the City of Apache Junction,engaged in furnishing gas or electricity for light,fuel or power, or in furnishing what for irriga-tion or domestic purposes,fire protection or other public or private purposes, or in transmitting messages or furnishing public telegraph or telephone services, shall pay,in addition to the quarterly business tax,a sum equal to two percent (2%)of the gross receipts of said utility or public service company from salesforresidentialand/or commercial purposes within the corporate limits of theCityof Apache Junction.Such payments to be due and payable quarterly.Tax shall not apply to gross sales or gross income from sales to the United States Government,its departments or agencies which shall not be considered in the computation of tax. Vice -Mayor Granillo MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.40,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA AMENDING CHAPTER 8,SECTION 8-5-23,TO INCLUDE UTILITY AND/OR PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANIES ENGAGED IN FURNISHING GAS OR ELECTRICITY FOR THE LIGHT,FUEL, OR POWER,PROVIDING FOR PENALTY CLAUSE AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.80-9 CONTINUANCE OF FLOOD STUDY Mayor Seeman explained that this is a continuation of the original flood study and a request to expand that study as i t relates to the City of Apache Junction. Mayor Seeman called on the City Clerk to read the title of Resolution No.80-9. City Clerk Ballard read as follows: RESOLUTION NO.80-9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,REQUESTING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY,UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF STUDY IN PREPARATION OF ITS FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP AS IT RELATES TO THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 3/19/80 Page 10 Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, THAT RESOLUTION NO.80-9,A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,REQUESTING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY,UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF STUDY IN PREPARATION OF ITS FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP AS IT RELATES TO THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,BE AND IS HEREBY ADOPTED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION,MAY 2, 1980, 6:00 P.M. ) )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL AND LEGAL ADVICE, BE HELD ON THE 2ND DAY OF APRIL, 1980, AT 6:00 P.M. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS ) ) Mayor Seeman reported that on KSTM Radio Station,beginning April 2nd and on each Wednesday thereafter,the Department Heads will be giving a City Hall talk for the public.Also i f thepublichasquestionsthatthey would like answered on this program,to send them to the City of Apache Junction,P. O.Box K,Attention:Office of the Mayor. The Councilmen will be participating as well as the Department Heads. Mayor Seeman further reportedthat Talent Bank Applications are needed to fill the newly formed Commissions. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL ) ) Mayor Seeman asked the City Council when they wished to have a Work Session or a Special Meeting on the Business License Ordinance to study the AD HOC Committee's recommendations. Vice -Mayor Granillo MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAVE A WORK SESSION ON MARCH 27TH AT 7:00 P.M.FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE BUSINESS LICENSE. the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. Councilman Damiano seconded CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 3/19/80 Page 11 Councilman Eidson expressed his concern on the strip annexation by the City of Mesa,and stated his reasons for his concern. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO CONDUCT A STUDY INTO THE FEASIBILITY OF FORMALLY DECLARING THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION'S ZONE OF INFLUENCE TO INSURE THE FUTURE PROTECTION TO ALL CITY RESIDENTS. Councilman Eidson asked the City Manager to explain the Zone of Influence. City Manager Lee explained that the Zone of Influence is described as that 3 mile radius outside the Citylimits.The Influence would include the potential site the City is interested in for the airport,which the City is pursuing a grant.This would also helpsatisfythe problem the City has with developers trying to comply with a Mesa Code, Apache Junction Code, and a Pinal County Code. The City would have Zone of influence for the protection of the public.They can not come in with that noxious industry on property contiguous to the City of Apache Junction and give problems with property values,etc.The City would not be annexing that area but simply performing a study that would determine whether or not it would be a prudent course for the Council to consider. Councilmembers discussed at lengths the recent annexation by the City of Mesa and the pros and cons inrelationtotheCityof Apache Junction. City Manager Lee recommended that the City Council consider a formal resolution,outlining the Zone of Influ- ence so that the City of Apache Junction can go on record with the other Cities that we intend to explore that Zone of Influence to see what value i t has to the City of Apache Junction.This would minimize any problem to the North, South,and East as an attempt to circle the City.The City of Apache Junction would send this Resolution to the City of Mesa and put their Council on notice that the City of Apache Junction is in the process of conducting a study andwillcomeup with an impact on the residents of the City of Apache Junction for the next 15 to 20 years.Mr.Lee felt this should be staffed through the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendations. City Manager Lee said that the staff can draft the Resolution based on the motion. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. Ray Prue complained on a pond of water on the street in front of Johnny Below Zero's and stated that i t is a health hazard and he has complained to City Hall,with nothing being done. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 3/ 19/80 Page 12 Director of Public Works Broman answered that the staff is aware of the problem,and it appears that i t was created during the construction of the business in that area,which at the time,it was under the jurisdiction of Pinal County.The City has to take some action by contacting the property owner to see what action he would take to correct the problem.Mr.Broman further explained that the City can not justfillinthedipasit will not correct the problem,it would cause problems elsewhere and the City can not go on private property. Mayor Seeman thanked the Business License AD HOC Committee, Chairman Don Brooke,Earleen Andrews,TomLester,Martha Wright and Samford Gardom for the many hours spent,and invited them to come to the March 27th Work Session. ADJOURNMENT ) Vice -Mayor Granillo MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:15 P.M. Councilman Burgess seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Motion carried. APPROVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL this c:--,7‘t /day of 6, 4,4„ ,1980. ATTEST: Acting City Clerk Isabel C.Ballard irginia Seemari