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.
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ATTEST:
c—
Kathleen Connelly
City Clerk