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Home My WebLink About1983-05-17 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 17,1983 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on May 17,1983, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clarke called the meeting at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Eidson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Damiano,Councilman Shanks,Councilman Steelsmith, Councilman Eidson,Councilman Taylor,Vice Mayor Hill, Mayor Clarke City Manager J.James Tuvell,Jr. Deputy City Clerk Lori ClarkDirectorofPublic SafetyBillMcDaniel Director of Public Works Rich BromanDirectorof Planning Joe GeroControllerKeithLewis Superintendent of Community Services Jeff Bell City Attorney Arnold Hirsch Mr.Clifford Kjensted 2491 W. Teepee Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Charles Vielehr 955 Cortez Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Ms Sylvia Fluitt16iS.81st St. Mesa,Arizona ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM "A" BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors None. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Clarke presented Councilman Damiano with a watch,for his time- keeping attributes. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Director of Public Works Rich Broman gave a report on completed street improvements,and which projects will be completed before the end of thefiscalyear. Director of Planning Joe Gero,presented the "Arizona Gold",a magazine with economic statistics in the East Valley including Apache Junction,published by Valley National Bank,five East Valley Chambers of Commerce,Arizona StateUniVersity,and Cox Publications,and "Forecast '83",published by Western Savings,to the Council. Mayor Clarke requested that Apache Junction be included in the nexteditionof"Forecast '83". PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.191,KJENSTED, JOHNSON (First Reading) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. Mr.Gero briefed the Council on therezoningfrom GR General Rural to TH Trailer Homesite Zone. Mr.Clifford Kjensted,2491 W. Teepee, Apache Junction,representing Johnson and Mrs.Lucille Kjensted,requested approval of the application. Mr.Gero stated that quit claim deeds for the rights -of -way have been executed,and the Development Coordinating Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval of the rezoning case,with a stipulation for dedication of the north 40 feet and the east 40 feet for roadway and associated purposes. Mayor Clarke called upon the DeputyCityClerkto read Ordinance No. 191 by title only for the first reading. Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark,read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.191,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-18-83 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE (TH);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.83-08, VIELEHR,WAGGENER, AND LAUBHAN (AB -83-5) the public.) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to Mr.Gero briefed the Council on the abandonment case AB -83-5, of East Greasewood Street,and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Coordinating Committee both recommend approval of the abandonment.Mr.Gero added that a letter had been received from Arizona Water Company stating that they might haveobjectionstotheabandonment,but another letter has been received expressing no further objections with certain stipulations. Mr.Charles Vielehr,955 Cortez, Apache Junction,representing his son, the applicant,requested approval of this abandonment case. Mayor Clarke asked i f Mr.Vielehr could act as representative without power -of -attorney. City Attorney Arnold HirschstatedthatMr.Vielehr could speak in favor of the application and answer any questions pertaining to the case. 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.83-08,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT A FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ON EAST GREASEWOOD STREET AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -83-5, IS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS A ROADWAY AND IS HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS A PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the the public. Ms Sylvia Fluitt,161 S.81st St., Mesa,Arizona,requested approval of the application. 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 LARGE GAME BINGO LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY WANNITTA MARTINEK AGENT FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 27,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,BINGO LICENSING AUTHORITY. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT )Superintendent of Community ServicesJeffBell,explained that Mr.Michael Carden was overlooked at the last Council meeting when appointments had been made to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and that Mr.Carden is doing a find job as chairman and would like to be reappointed. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT MICHAEL CARDEN BE REAPPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 30, 1986. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APACHE JUNCTION CITY/SCHOOL INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL ) )Mr.Bell explained that the agreementstatesthattheCitywillmaintainthepool on a year round basis,along withstaffingthe.facility,as well as financing all utilities and cleaning chemicals,and recommended approval of the agreement. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY/SCHOOL INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL,BE AND HEREBY IS ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WORD PROCESSOR )City Manager J.James Tuvell statedthattheCityClerkhas done extensive research on word processors,and has concluded that a word processor for the city would save much time and money. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE BID PROPOSAL FOR A WORD PROCESSOR UNIT,SUBMITTED BY EXXON IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,600.00,WHICH INCLUDES INSTALLATION AND TAX, BE AND HEREBY IS ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. SPECIAL MEETING FOR MAY 23, 1983,CANVASS OF VOTES )Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT A SPECIAL MEETING BE HELD ON MAY 23,1983, AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE CANVASSING OF VOTES AND OTHER COUNCIL ACTIONS AS MAY BE REQUIRED. Councilman Steel smith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR JUNE 15,1983 )Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD ON JUNE 15,1983, AT 1:00 P.M., IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT CONFERENCE ROOM. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION,JUNE 6, 1983 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,JUNE 7, 1983 )Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON JUNE 6, 1983, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON JUNE 7, 1983, AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Damiano announced that the placing of the bricks on the Gazebo is completed,and commended the Superstition Money Bucket Brigadefortheircontributions. Councilman Taylor reported on the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Committee, and invited others to attend the meetings. Councilman Steelsmith reported on the progress of the city park. Councilman Shanks stated that there will be many events and coursesofferedforthesummerrecreationprogram,and a booklet is available for information. REQUESTS• OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT ................... )Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 7:44 P.M. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF JUNE , 1983, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. ATTEST: Kathleen Connelly City Clerk Mayor