HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-06 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 6, 1981
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on May 6,1981,at the Apache Junction Council Chambers pursuantto notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Seeman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilman Eidson led the invocation.
•PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Council and public participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:
Staff Present:
Others with Council
Business:
Councilman Jerry Burgess,Councilman
Thomas Damiano,Councilman Jimmy Eidson,
Councilman Norman Hill,Councilman Marie
Shanks,Vice Mayor John Granillo,andMayor Virginia Seeman
City Manager Ray LeeDirectorof Administrative Services/City
Clerk Marlis J.DavisDirectorofPublicSafety Bill McDanielDirectorofPlanningJoe GeroDirector of Public Works Richard BromanBuildingOfficialLeoFrazierCity Attorney Michael Curtis
Mrs.Donald Nesser
Mrs.Lois Broman,Chairman,Parks and
Recreation Commission
Mr.Boyd Richardson,4955 W. Golden Lane,Glendale
Mr.David Weller,The Spider's Den Deli
Mrs.Delores Meyers, Kovak's Korner
Mr.John Gargrave,John's Jiffy Mart
Mr.Jim Swanson,Horseman's Association
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA ....................
) Mayor Seeman pointed out that
Agenda Item No.3,Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 29, 1981,were unavailable
and would be included on the agenda of the next meeting.
Vice Mayor Granillo MOVED THAT
ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF
THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15,1981
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THATBE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15,1981,BE
AND HEREBY ARE,ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Hill secondedthe motion.
VOTE:In favor -Councilman Damiano
Councilman Eidson
Councilman Hill
Councilman Shanks
Vice Mayor Granillo
Mayor Seeman
Abstain -Councilman Burgess
The motion carried.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Seeman presented a placque in memoriam of Donald Nesser to Mrs.Nesser
in recognition and gratitude for meritorious and unselfish service to the City
of Apache Junction in his capacity as Vice Chairman of the Board of Adjustment.
He was further recognized for his constant efforts to enhance the concepts of
the board.The mayor also presented a certificate to the family of Donald Nesser
expressing the regret of the City over the death of Mr. Nesser.
Mayor Seeman stated that since the budget has been tentatively adopted she
would like the Director of Public Works to investigate whether or not the City
would be able to provide regular maintenance and checkups such as oil changes
to the senior services van provided by Catholic Community Services.The Mayor
stated this van provides valuable services to the senior citizens of ApacheJunction.She stated Catholic Community Services is not requesting funds;butinstead,is requesting mechanical services for the van. The Mayor stated theyare asking each City and Town in Pinal and Gila Counties who utilize the vansto maintain the van;with parts for repair to be provided by Catholic CommunityServices.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mrs.Lois Broman,Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission,presented
a check in the amount of $488.51 to the City Council for the Swimming Pool Fund.
Mrs.Broman stated this money resulted from the Second Annual Baby Debut and Open
Horse Show.
Mayor Seeman requested that the total money in the swimming pool fund be
made available prior to the next meeting of the City Council.
Mr.Boyd Richardson,4955 W. Golden Lane,Glendale,Arizona,addressed the
Council and gave background and information on Apollo Communications Systems,
a cable television company. He provided an overview of the services provided
by his company and requested the opportunity to present a specific proposal forApache Junction.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Ray Lee stated Volume I of the budget has reached completionand will be available at the local library;he encouraged citizens to review
the Volume in order to better understand the City's goals and objectives,and
explained that i f the public wished to purchase the volume there was a $5.00 fee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.95,PZ-8-81
AMENDING SECTION 33.10 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE (FIRST READING WITH EMERGENCY CLAUSE))
) Mayor Seeman opened thepublichearingtothepublic.There being no one wishing to speak either in
favor of.or in opposition to the petition,the Mayor closed the hearing to thepublic.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.95,BE READ BY TITLE
ONLY,AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Seeman called upon theCityClerktoreadthetitle of Ordinance No. 95 for the first reading with the
emergency clause.
City Clerk Marlis Davis read
as follows:
"ORDINANCE NO.95,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 33.10 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISIONS, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (lc)TO ADD CONVERSION OF PRE-EXISTING
SUBDIVISIONS TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY."
•Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT IN ZONING CASE PZ-8-81,BY COMMISSION INITIATIVE,ALSO KNOWN AS
ORDINANCE NO.95,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING
SECTION 33.10 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION,BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (lc)TO
ADD FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF COMMISSION INITIATIVE AS ONE METHOD OF INITIATING CON-
VERSION OF PRE-EXISTING SUBDIVISIONS TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE REASONS
FOR APPROVAL OF THIS MOTION ARE THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION WHICH ARE HEREBY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
Councilman Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.93,PZ-7-81
FLOYD DAVIS REZONING (FIRST READING)
) Mayor Seeman opened the publichearingtothepublic.There being no one wishing to address the Council,either
in favor of or in opposition to the petition,Mayor Seeman closed the meeting to
the public.
Director of Planning Joe Gero
recommended approval of the motion.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.93,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,
FOR THE FIRST READING,AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Seeman called upon theCity Clerk to read Ordinance No.93 by title only for the first reading,and the
reading of the entire ordinance be waived.
City Clerk Marlis Davis read
as follows:
"ORDINANCE NO.93,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-7-81 FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR) TO TRAILER HOMESITE
(TH);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY."
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.91,PZ-5-81
ALLEN W.McLAUGHLIN 'REZONING (FIRST READING))
) Mayor Seeman called upon the
Planning Director to brief the Council and public on the petition.
Mayor Seeman asked i f there
was anyone in the audience wishing to speak either in favor of,or in opposition to,
the proposed ordinance.There being no one,the Mayor closed the meeting to the
public.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.91,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY FOR THE FIRST READING,
AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
Mayor Seeman called upon the
City Clerk to read Ordinance No.91 by title only for the first reading.
City Clerk Marlis Davis read
as follows:
"ORDINANCE NO.91,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-5-81
Mr.David Weller,applicantfortheliquorlicenseexplained the type of business he is in and stated he is
applying for a Series 7 license.
Mayor Seeman asked i f therewere any members of the public wishing to speak either in favor of,or in opposition
to the petition.There being no one wishing to address the Council,the Mayor
closed the meeting to the public.
Councilman Burgess MOVED
THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT THE APPLICATION FOR NEW SERIES 7 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE
SPIDER'S DEN BY APPLICANTS DAVID WELLER AND BRITT ROWLAND,BE AND HEREBY IS
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSE AND CONTROL.
Councilman Hill seconded themotion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE
KOVAK'S -KORNER
) Mayor Seeman called upon theapplicanttoaddressthe Council on the item.
Delores Meyers of Kovak's
Korner stated she is applying for a Series 7 Liquor License.
Mayor Seeman asked i f there
were any members of the public wishing to speak in favor of,or in opposition to,
the petition.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Seeman
closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT THE APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 7 LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR KOVAK'S KORNER TO DELORES MEYERS,BE AND HEREBY IS RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSE AND CONTROL.
Vice Mayor Granillo secondedthe motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE
JOHN'S JIFFY MART'
) Mayor Seeman called upon theapplicanttoaddressthepetition.
Mr.John Gargrave stated his
business is requesting a transfer of a Series 10 liquor license.
Mayor Seeman asked i f there
were an members of the ublic wishin to s eak in favor of or in o osition to
VOTE:In favor -Councilman Hill
Councilman Shanks
Councilman Burgess
Councilman Eidson
Vice Mayor Granillo
Mayor Seeman
Abstain -Councilman Damiano
The motion carried.
Councilman Damiano explained that the possible conflict on this item resulted
from the fact that the property leased by Mr.Gargrave is owned by the Councilman'sbrother.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.89,PZ-3-81,HARVEY AND
DOROTHY MORRISON REZONING (FIRST READING)
)Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.89,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY
FOR THE FIRST READING,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Hill seconded themotion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Seeman called upon theCity Clerk to read Ordinance No.89 by title only for the first reading.The
Mayor stated the public hearing on this item would be conducted at the secondreading.
City Clerk Marlis Davis read
as follows:
"ORDINANCE NO.89,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-3-81 FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR) TO
TRAILER HOMESITE (TH);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY."
Vice Mayor Granillo called a ten-minute recess.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.99
AMENDMENT• TO THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
building official to address the item.
) Mayor Seeman called upon the
Building Official Leo Frazierclarifiedthattheamendment to the plumbing code provides an option to the air -gaps
on dishwashers.He stated in order to alleviate any concerns of CouncilmemberS,
the amendment is written to eliminate any possibility of a cross -connection
between the drainline and the waterline.
Vice Mayor Granillo MOVED
THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
Mayor Seeman called uponthe City Clerk to read Ordinance No.99 by title only for the first reading.
as follows:City Clerk Marlis Davis read
"ORDINANCE NO.99,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING SECTION 608 OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE,1979 EDITION; BY ADDING SECTION 608 (c)(1);PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
FORMATION OF A HOUSING COMMITTEE
) Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO REQUEST THE PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION TO BRING FORTH A PLAN FOR ESTABLISHING A HOUSING COMMITTEE.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
SUPERSTITION FREEWAY DESIGN AND HIGHWAY 60/
STATE ROUTE 88 IMPROVEMENT MODIFICATIONS
provided an explanation of the item.
Councilman Hill seconded the
) The Director of Public Works
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DOES,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,HEREBY REQUEST THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS TO CONTINUE TO COORDINATE WITH THE STATE AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCIES TO FURTHER THE CONCEPTUAL MODIFICATIONS OF THE SUPERSTITION FREEWAY AND
THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 60/STATE ROUTE 88 AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT "A"TO BE ATTACHED
THERETO.
Councilman Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In favor -Councilman Burgess
Councilman Damiano
Councilman Hill
Councilman Shanks
Vice Mayor Granillo
Mayor Seeman
Opposed -Councilman Eidson
The motion carried.
RESIGNATION FROM
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
) Mayor Seeman read Mr.Roy
Hudsonis letter of resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Vice Mayor Granillo MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.100,ESTABLISHMENT
OF AN EQUINE COMMISSION (WITH EMERGENCY CLAUSE))
) Mayor Seeman stated that
because of budget restrictions,and because of the financial inability to hirestaff,she was proposing a resolution that would create an Apache Junction
Equine Committee.She stated with a commission an executive secretary and usually
two staff members would be required;with a committee forum,they could meet
and make their own recommendations to the Parks and'Recreation Commission,and/or
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.100 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,WITH THE EMERGENCY
CLAUSE, AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Burgess seconded
Mayor Seeman called upon theCity Clerk to read the title of Ordinance 100 by title only with the emergency
clause for the first reading,and that the reading of the entire ordinance be waived.
City Clerk Marlis J.Davis read
as follows:
"ORDINANCE NO.100,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2,MAYOR AND COUNCIL,
TO ADD ARTICLE 2-10 EQUINE COMMISSION, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY."
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAT ORDINANCE NO.100,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2,MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL,TO ADD ARTICLE 2-10,EQUINE COMMISSION,
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS,AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE AND HEREBY IS,ADOPTED.
Councilman Burgess seconded themotion.
Councilman Eidson stated hisunderstandingisthatthe proposed committee previously referred to would servebasicallythesamefunctionasthe commission,but would be less complicated.
Jim Swanson, 6135 E.12th Avenue,
urged the Council to support the Ordinance as read by Councilman Shanks;he stated
i t is very important to the horse community which represents a large percentage
of the population.He stated they are asking to work in an advisory capacitydirectly with the Planning and Zoning Commission.He stated he did not understand
where a4cli:tional costs to the city would be involved;and stated he would like to
know exactly what the extra costs would be,who would receive the money;etc.
because possibly the problem could be circumvented.
Mayor Seeman explained that
with Commission forums staff is required at all meetings;with a committee forum
VOTE:In favor -Councilman Shanks
Councilman Burgess
Councilman Hill
Opposed -Councilman Damiano
Councilman Eidson
Vice Mayor Granillo
Mayor Seeman
The motion failed.
Mayor Seeman MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT RESOLUTION NO.81-07,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CREATING
AND ESTABLISHING AN APACHE JUNCTION EQUINE COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF SEVEN MEMBERS
TO BE APPOINTED BY THE MAYOR WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL,SUCH MEMBERS
TO SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE CITY COUNCIL,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
Vice Mayor Granillo seconded
the motion.
VOTE:In favor -Councilman Hill
Councilman Damiano
Councilman Eidson
Vice Mayor Granillo
Mayor Seeman
Opposed -Councilman Shanks
Abstain -Councilman Burgess
The motion carried.
RESIGNATION FROM/APPOINTMENT TO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
) Mayor Seeman read Mr.RaymondFoisy's letter of resignation from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.RAYMOND FOISY FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
BE,AND HEREBY IS,ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT HEDY HALL
BE,AND HEREBY IS,APPOINTED TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF MR.FOISY.
Councilman Hill seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID -STREET IMPROVEMENTS,
BROADWAY AVENUE AND IRONWOOD DRIVE
)Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAT THE LOW BID OF $69,701.45,SUBMITTED BY REDWOOD CONTRACTING COMPANY FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF BROADWAY AVENUE AND IRONWOOD
DRIVE,KNOWN AS PROJECT PW-81-2 IS HEREBY ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO EXECUTION OF STANDARD
FORMS OF CONTRACT ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY AND THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS;AND BE IT
EXECUTIVE SESSION,MAY 20,1981
)Vice Mayor Granillo MOVED
THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,MAY 20,
1981,IN THE CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM FOR THE PURPOSES OF DISCUSSING
LEGAL AND PERSONNEL MATTERS.
Councilman Damiano secondedthe motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Mayor Seeman stated all alleys that could be located were graded throughoutthe City.All grant street -signs have been inspected and accepted.She stated
the remaining number for the 100 block have been received and are in the process
of being installed.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
Councilman Damiano asked Director of Planning Joe Gero to brief the Council
and public on the U.S.Bureau of Land Management areas around the City.
Director of Planning Joe Gero briefed the Council and public on the Land
Management areas in the City.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE GIVEN DIRECTION AND AUTHORIZATION TO
PREPARE A RECOMMENDATION FOR ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LANDS RETAINED BY THE UNITED
STATES BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AND CURRENTLY BEING CONSIDERED FOR SELECTION )AND
ACQUISITION BY THE ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT,SAID LANDS TO BE USED FOR
RECREATIONAL AND PARK PURPOSES FOR THE CITIZENS AND NEARBY NEIGHBORS OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
Vice Mayor Granillo secondedthe motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Hill stated thepublicworks yard is getting crowded and more room is needed. He stated he wouldliketo see the surrounding land utilized.He directed staff to advise Council.
City Manager Ray Lee acknowledged
Councilman Hill's request and added the City has a twenty -acre general plan for
the facility which includes enlarging that particular facility which would includeenlargingthepublicworks yard.
Councilman Shanks 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 EARMARK FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2900 FROM ACCOUNT NO.1.0947 TO SUPPORT THE SENIOR CITIZENS'TRANSPORTATION
Councilman Damiano read theportionofthe Attorney's opinion on door-to-door solicitation of handbills andflyersthatpertainedtothe citizens rights.
ADJOURNMENT
)Vice Mayor Granillo MOVED
THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED
AT 8:55 P.M.
Councilman Damiano seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THIS 20th DAY OF May , 1981
ATTEST:
MARLU- 3. DAVI
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