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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-10-05 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 21,1982 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of ApacheJunction,Arizona,was held on September 21,1982, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Eidson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Hudson led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Damiano, CouncilmanSteelsmith,Councilman Shanks, Councilman Hudson,Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke City Manager J.James Tuvell,Jr.City Clerk Kathleen ConnellyDirector of Public Safetyrespresentative,Mercer WeiskottenDirectorofPublicWorks Rich BromanDirector of Planning Joe Gero Associate Planner Chuck NewcomerCity Attorney Arnold Hirsch Ms Anne Lorenzo,Chairman Chamber of Commerce P.O.Box 1757 Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mrs.Lois Broman 2160 E. Scenic Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.George Baljo 1070 E. Navajo Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ) ) Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A THROUGH D BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: A."THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHICH ARE HEREBY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS E AND F BE ACCEPTED AND APPROVED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Shanks seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors City Clerk Kathleen Connelly introduced Chamber of Commerce President, Anne Lorenzo. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Clarke explained that each fiscal year,funds are budgeted from the City for the Chamber of Commerce in accordance with State law,and presented a check to Ms Lorenzo. Ms Anne Lorenzo,President of the Chamber of Commerce, expressed the Chamber's appreciation,and presented a certificate to the City for their support. Mayor Clarke presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Ms Lois Broman asFirstChairpersonof the Parks and Recreation Commission. CALL TO THE PUBLIC A representative of Superstition Mountain Money Bucket Brigade,requested permission for a fund raising bucket line during the Lost Dutchman Parade with the proceeds to go to the swimming pool. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR SERIES 16 LIQUOR LICENSE,SUNDANCER public.) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.155, SMITH (Second Reading) ) )Director of Planning Joe Gero informedtheCouncilthattherehas been opposition to the petition,with signedpetitionsopposingtherezoning representing 60%of the surrounding property owners. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT CASE PZ-13-82 ALSO KNOWN AS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.155, BE RETURNED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR AN ADVERTISED RE -HEARING AND SUBSEQUENT RECONSIDERATION OF THEIR RECOMMENDATION TO BE FORWARDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke stated that this seems to be the best way to handle this rezoning,by giving the public more opportunity to express their opinions before a final decision is made. PROGRESS REPORT ON REWRITE WZONINGIORDTNANCE )Mr.George Baljo,1070 E.Navajo,ApacheJunction,Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission,outlined the schedule and work program for the rewrite of the Zoning and Sign Ordinance,and reported on the progress. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE PROGRESS REPORT ON REWRITING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AS SUBMITTED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION IS HEREBY ACCEPTED. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM AS SET FORTH THEREIN. Councilman Steelsmith seconded themotion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE EXISTING VACANCY BE TABLED FOR 30 DAYS UNTIL ADDITIONAL TALENT BANK APPLICATIONS CAN BE RECEIVED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano read as follows: "To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission for the City of Apache Junction:" I t is with much regret and mixed emotions that I must resign as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission. I have been hired as a police officer and must attend 13 weeks of schooling at Central Arizona College in which I will be unable to attend the meetings of the Park &Recreation Commission for at least 3 months. Since the inseption of the commission,I have believed that i t is a very important part of the City and that all meetings should be attended, which I will be unable to do in the future. For the past 21 months I have tremendously enjoyed serving on the commission and being part of the accomplishments that have been completed and are in the making. Serving as a member on the Park &Recreation Commission in an experiencethatI'll always cherish.I t has been very meaningful and very rewarding. Thank you for your belief in me. Sincerely yours, Ronald F.Staples Mayor Clarke requested thatTalent Bank applications be passed among thepublic,and that anyone interested in a Board or Commission,fill them out and submit them to the City Clerk. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM ) )Director of Planning Joe Gero stated that the Phoenix Active Management Area has prepared draft rules to promote groundwater conservation,a briefing of which the Mayor,Director of Planning, and Director of Public Works attended.Mr.Gero explained that the draftletterprovidedtothe Council is prepared to express a City position onthisissue. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE ATTACHED LETTER EXPRESSES THIS CITY COUNCIL'S RECOMMENDATION ON THE PROPOSED PHOENIX ACTIVE MANAGEMENT AREA GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, AND THE MAYOR IS REQUESTED TO SIGN THE LETTER TO BE SENT TO THE SAID ACTIVE MANAGEMENT AREA. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMPLEX ON OCTOBER 5, 1982, AT 6:00 P.M. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Damiano showed the new brass nameplates for the Veteran Memorial bricks to the Council and public. Councilman Shanks reported that she had attended the League of ArizonaCitiesand Towns Conference,and some of the main topics were groundwater and the Open Meeting Law. Mayor Clarke reported that the application for the Community Development Block Grant has been mailed to the proper authority. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT )Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 7:37 P.M. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ON THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER ,1982. Wendell J.ClaKe Mayor ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1982 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on October 5, 1982, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Eidson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Hill led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Eidson,Councilman Damiano,Councilman Shanks, Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman Hudson,Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke City Manager J.James Tuvell,Jr.City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Director of Public SafetyBillMcDanielDirectorofPublicWorks Rich BromanDirector of Planning Joe Gero Finance Controller Keith Lewis Lieutenant Ed Seder Ms Earleen Andrews Justice of the Peace Kids Club of Apache Junction Mr.Bill Silvers,member Jaycees Mr.Jim Sherwood Pinal County Sheriffs Dept. Ms Ilene Taylor 1617 S.Cortez Avenue Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Fred Dickson Apache Auto Wrecking 127 E.Baseline Ms Norma Corsi 523 S.Hilton Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Donald Evans 198 E. 20th Costa Mesa, CA Mr.Gary Nine,Manager Chaparral Mobile Ranch Mr.Frank Peterson 112 E.40th Street Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA ) Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21,1982 )Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21,1982,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Hudson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors City Clerk Kathleen Connelly recognized Ms Earleen Andrews,Justice of the Peace,and several members of the Kids Club of Apache Junction. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS ,/ND COMMUNICATIONS A representative of the Kids Club of Apache Junction presented $168.13raisedat a bake sale for the Swimming Pool fund. Councilman Eidson stated that September 24,1982,Lieutenant Seder graduated from the 130th section of the FBI National Academy, which concluded 11 weeks of management level training for officers from 48 states. Mayor Clarke presented Lieutenant Seder with a plaque which only five out Ms Earleen Andrews,representing the Cut-A-Thon presented $450.00 to the Swimming Pool Fund. City Manager Tuvell introduced Mr.Keith Lewis,the new Controller for the City of Apache Junction. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Lieutenant Ed Seder introduced Mr.Jim Sherwood to speak on PC210. Mr.Jim Sherwood explained that PC210 is designed to place the Pinal County Sheriffs Department on the Arizona Public Safety Retirement System, which has considerable more benefits.Mr.Sherwood stated that this program would raise each Pinal County residents taxes .93(t, but would save money in the end since officers would stay with the force because of better benefits. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.159, MOREAU AND FLYNN (First Reading) public. )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the Director of Planning Joe Gero briefed the Council on the petition stating that this is a rezoning from GR General Rural to CB -3 General Business zone. Mayor Clarke 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,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Mr.Gero stated that the Development Coordinating Committee has no objection to the rezoning provided the right- of-way is quit claimed to the City,and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendsoapproval with the same provision. Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.159,by title only for the first reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.159,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 MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-16-82 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. Mayor Clarke 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,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.160 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE, AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 160, by title only for the first reading with the emergency clause. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.160,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8 - GR GENERAL RURAL ZONE,SECTIONS 803 THROUGH 810 INCLUSIVE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND TO SET REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF SMALLER LOTS OF RECORD EXISTINGON NOVEMBER 18,1974,SAID LOTS CURRENTLY ZONED GR GENERAL RURAL AND BEING SMALLER,THEREBY NOT MEETING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE DISTRICT; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE AND HEREBY IS,ADOPTED AND APPROVED. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT ORDINANCE NO.160,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER I ,ZONING ORDINANCE,BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8 - GR GENERAL RURAL ZONE, SECTION 8-3 THROUGH 810 INCLUSIVE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND TO SET REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF SMALLER LOTS OF RECORD EXISTING ON NOVEMBER 18,1974, SAID LOTS CURRENTLY ZONED GR GENERAL RURAL AND BEING SMALLER,THEREBY NOT:. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, BE AND HEREBY IS,ADOPTED AND APPROVED. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-39, TAYLOR (Abandonment) public. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. ) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the Mr.Joe Gero briefed the Council on theapplicationfortheabandonment of S. Stagecoach Road and the S. Acacia Road. Mr.Gero stated that the Development Coordinating Committee has no objections,and the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval of the petition. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-39,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ON SOUTH STAGECOACH ROAD AND SOUTH ACACIA ROAD AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -81-3 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS A ROADWAY AND ARE HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS A PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-37, PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-55 (Abandonment) public. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. ) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the Mr.Gero explained that these are twoidenticalabandonmentsfor13th and 14th Avenues and Raindance Road. Mr.Fred Dickson,Apache Auto WreckingDivisionof D.D.G.Inc.,requested that the petitions for abandonment be approved. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the applications.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Mr.Gero stated that the Development Coordinating Committee has no objections,and the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval of the petitions. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-55,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ON EAST THIRTEENTH AND EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUES AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -82-8 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS ROADWAYS,•AND ARE HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-37,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-40 (Abandonment) )Marie Shanks stepped down as member of the City Council prior to any consideration of the application because of a "Conflict of Interest". Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to thepublic. Mr.Joe Gero stated that this is an abandonment request from S.Goldfield Road,for the abandonment of South Wagonwheel Road and West Fifth Avenue. Ms.Marie Shanks,473 S.Goldfield Road, Apache Junction,requested that the application for abandonment be approved. Mr.Larry Papp,556 S.Goldfield Road, Apache Junction,expressed his agreement. Ms Norma Corsi,523 S.Hilton,ApacheJunction,stated that this road needs to be abandoned. Mayor Clarke 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,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing.to the public. Mr.Gero stated that the Development Coordinating Committee has no objections to the abandonment request,and the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-40,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ON SOUTH WAGONWHEEL ROAD AND WEST FIFTH AVENUE AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -81-4 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS ROADWAYS AND ARE HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Hudson, Councilman Eidson,Councilman Steelsmith, Councilman Damiano, Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke Councilman Shanks did not cast a vote. The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-41 (Abandonment) ) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to thepublic. Director of Planning Joe Gero briefed the Council on the abandonment,involving North Apache Drive,and West Greasewood Street. Mr. Donald Evans, 198 E.20th Costa Mesa,California,requested approval of the abandonment. Mayor Clarke 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,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-41,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ON NORTH APACHE DRIVE AND WEST GREASEWOOD STREET AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -81-5 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS ROADWAYS AND ARE HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-50 (Abandonment) ) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. Mr.Gero briefed the Council,statingthattheabandonmentlocationis S. Raindance Road and E.Fifth Avenue. Mr.Frank Peterson,112 E. 40th Street, Apache Junction,expressed his wish that this abandonment be approved. Mayor Clarke asked i f anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Mr.Gero stated that the Development Coordinating Committee has no objection to the application,and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-50,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ON SOUTH RAINDANCE ROAD AND EAST FIFTH AVENUE AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -82-5 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS ROADWAYS AND ARE HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION,K -MART ) ) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. Mayor Clarke 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,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SERIES 10 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR K -MART BY MR.HENRY G. MCINTOSH, BE AND HEREBY ,RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESIGNATION letter: Councilman Hudson seconded the motion. )Councilman Damiano read the following "Due to the change in my employment,I will not be able to devote the necessary time and energy required to serve on the commission to the bestof my ability.I , Roger Hall,hereby request that you accept my resignation and perhaps in the future I can again contribute to the growth and prosperity of Apache Junction in -asimilar capacity., Yours truly, Roger Hall Mayor Clarke requested that the City Clerk prepare a Certificate of Appreciation to present to Mr.Roger Hall for his outstanding contributions to the Planning and Zoning Commission,and suggested that the Council wait for more Talent Bank applications before choosing a replacement. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.ROGER HALL FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BE TABLED UNTIL THE NOVEMBER 2, 1982,REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Councilman Hudson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Dear Mayor Clarke: Because of a necessary change in our plans,my wife and I are moving to Stockton,California. I must,therefore,resign as a member of the Airport Commission. Your kind consideration in regard to my appointment is appreciated very much. Yours very truly, C.O.Brandt Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.C.O.BRANDT AS EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE AIRPORT COMMISSION,BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PARK NAMING CONTEST )City Manager James Tuvell,representing the Superintendent of Community Services Jeff Bell,informed the Council that at the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission they unanimously recommended to the City Council that they be given permission to hold a park naming contest recently acquired under a lease from the Bureau of Land Management. Councilman Hudson wished to know what type of name would be used. City Manager Tuvell stated that there had been no decision made as yet. Mayor Clarke expressed his opinion that the name should be derived from a landmark,and Councilman Hudson agreed. Councilman Damiano wished the park to be named afteradeserving person in the state,county,or City. Mr.Tuvell explained that this isauthorizationtoholdacontest,not making a decision in regards to the name. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION BE DIRECTED TO PROCEED WITH THE CITY-WIDE PARK NAMING CONTEST. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION, EXECUTIVE SESSION,OCTOBER 19,1982 ) Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT A WORK SESSION AND AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMPLEX ON OCTOBER 19,1982, AT 6:00 P.M. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Steelsmith reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission will have a meeting on October 12,1982,regarding the new Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Damiano stated that there is a Task Force meeting on October 6, 1982,at which the Airport Commission would make a presentation on the proposed airport. Mayor Clarke informed the Council, that October 6,1982, Councilman Shanks, Councilman Steelsmith,and himself,would be going to a Governor's Conference in Flagstaff on Rural Development. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT )Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:27 P.M. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF OCTOBER , 1982, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. I ATTEST: c— Kathleen Connelly City Clerk