HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-06-07 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 7, 1983
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,was held on June 7, 1983, 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 Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,led the Council in the "Oath of Office",
to swear them in to the office of City Councilmember for the new term ofoffice.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Councilman Damiano,Councilman
Shanks,Councilman Steelsmith,
Councilman Taylor,Councilman
Eidson,Vice Mayor Hill,
Mayor Clarke
City Manager J.James Tuvell,Jr.City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
Director of Public SafetyBillMcDanielDirector of Public Works
Rich BromanDirectorof Planning Joe GeroDirectorofLibraryPam GlowkaControllerKeithLewis
Economic Development Specialist
John Schoeph
Superintendent of Community
Services Jeff BellOperationSupervisor Doug Dobson
Associate Planner Jim NakagawaCityAttorney Arnold Hirsch
City Attorney David Alexander
Mr.Ben Honor
965 N. Grand Drive
Mr.Theordore Bracke
3077 E. Broadway Avenue
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Ms Mari Gardner
1244 S.Pinto
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr. Kermit Bressner
2394 W. Apache Trail
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.Ted Leigh
1367 W. Teepee
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.Fred Hiller
15 N. Ironwood Drive
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.Larry White
1881 S. Idaho Rd.
Apache Junction,Arizona .85220
Mrs.Betty Porter
3715 S. Idaho Road
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.George Johnston
939 N. Acacia
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Ms.Willa Dethmers
1244 S. Main Drive
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.Roy Hudson
2084 W.9th Avenue
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
)Councilman Damiano 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,AFTER MOVING ITEMS NO.15
AND 16 TO THE LAST ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT,AND AFTER
DELETING ITEM NO.17.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the
motion.
Councilman Steelsmith amended
the motion,for Item No.17 to remain on the agenda.
Councilman Shanks seconded
the amendment to the motion.
VOTE (motion as amended): In Favor:Councilman Shanks, Councilman Steelsmith
Opposed:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Eidson,Councilman Taylor,
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilman Eidson 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 ITEM "A" BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Damiano secondedthe motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors
Mayor Clarke recognized State Representative Roy Hudson.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mr.Ben Honor,265 N. Grand Drive,Apache Junction,recommended chosing
the mayor according to the largest vote getter.
Mr.Howard Odor, 1089 S.Main,Apache Junction,expressed his concernthat Apache Junction will become too progressive and large.
Ms Nancy Patterson,95 S. Ironwood Drive,expressed her opposition to
Mayor Clarke continuing as mayor.
Mr.Theodore Bracke,spoke in favor of Marie Shanks being appointed
mayor.
Ms Mari Gardner,1244 S.Pinto,Apache Junction,agreed with Ms Patterson
in opposing Mr.Clarke as mayor.
Mr.Kermit Bressner,addressed the C ouncil in favor of Wendell Clarke
continuing as mayor.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.188,LEIGH
PZ-15-83 (First Reading)
) Mayor Clarke opened the
hearing to the public.
Director of Planning Joe Gero,
Mr.Leigh explained that there
are trailer parks,mobile homes,some houses,and empty lots.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there
was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.
Mr.Fred Hiller,15 N. IronwoodDirve,Apache Junction,spoke in favor of the application.
There being no one else wishing
to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public.
Mr.Gero read a letter into the
record objecting to the petition and trailer residences,from Mr.and Mrs.Herbert
Thorpe.
Mr.Gero stated that the
Development Coordinating Committee recommends approval with quit -claim deeds
to the right-of-way,and the Planning and Zoning Commissionirecommends approval
of the petition.
Mayor Clarke called upon theCity Clerk to read Ordinance No.188,by title only for the first reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.188,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-15-83 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.189,WHITE
PZ-16-83 (First Reading)
to the public.)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
Mr.Gero briefed the Council
on the petition for rezoning from GR General Rural to TH Trailer Homesite
Zone, case no.PZ-16-83.
Mr.Gero read into the record
two letters in opposition to the application,from Russell and Rosie Kruger,
and Davis Hollister.
Mr.Larry White,1881 S. Idaho
Road, Apache Junction,requested approval of the petition.
Councilman Shanks asked i fthisrezoningisapproved,how many units could -Mr.White have in the area.
Mr.White stated approximately
36,which would be the least dense of any parcels in the area.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there
was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the petition.
Mayor Clarke called upon theCityClerkto read Ordinance No.189,by title only for the first reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.189,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-16-83 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE (TN);REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting.
Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.83-15,
JOHNSTON,FREASIER (AB -83-8)
hearing to the public.) Mayor Clarke opened the
Mr.Gero explained that this
is an abandonment application for East Siesta Street,between North Acacia
and North Starr Roads, and there was a fire access question raised,which
has been resolved.Mr.Gero stated that the street classification is unimproved.
the unimproved status.
street has_been graded.
Acacia,Apache Junction,requested approval
Councilman Damiano questioned
Mr.Gero conceded that the
Mr.George Johnston,939 N.
of the abandonment petition.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there
was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the petition.
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 have no objections,and the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the petition.
Councilman Damiano MOVED
THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.83-15,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT A
CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ON
EAST SIESTA STREET BETWEEN NORTH ACACIA ROAD AND NORTH STARR ROAD AS DESCRIBED
IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -83-8 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.
the motion.
Councilman Taylor seconded
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.
Director of Public SafetyBillMcDanielrecommendeda recommendation of denial to the State Department
of Liquor Licenses and Control,due to the number of incidents that have
ocurred at the Chef's Inn during this year alone.
Councilman Damiano informed
the Council that while accompanying police officers on duty,he had witnessedincidentsattheChef's Inn.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA, THAT THE APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE,
SUBMITTED BY MR.RAYMOND C.ROBERTSON,AGENT FOR CHEF'S INN, BE RECOMMENDED
FOR DENIAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL.
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR LOCATION
TRANSFER OF SERIES 10 LIQUOR
LICENSE,CIRCLE K STORE #0061
to the public.
Councilman Damiano seconded
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
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.McDaniel stated that the
Department of Public Safety has no objections to this location transfer.
Councilman Shanks informed thepublicthattheCircleKStoreonThunderbirdDrivesellsallliquors,and theCircleK Store on Idaho Road sells only beer and wine,and the purpose of thesetransfersis to make all liquors available for recreation purposes.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE APPLICATION FOR LOCATION TRANSFER OF A SERIES 10 LIQUOR LICENSE,
SUBMITTED BY MR.THOMAS M.COSGROVE, AGENT FOR CIRCLE K CORPORATION, CIRCLE K
STORE #0061, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES
AND CONTROL.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the
There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the
hearing to the public.
Mr.McDaniel stated that
there are no objections to the application.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE APPLICATION FOR LOCATION TRANSFER OF A SERIES 9 LIQUOR
LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MR.THOMAS M.COSGROVE AGENT FOR CIRCLE K CORPORATION,
CIRCLE K STORE #0671,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR PERSON AND
LOCATION TRANSFER OF SERIES 6
LIQUOR LICENSE,GRAND BAR,INC.
hearing to the public.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the
) Mayor Clarke opened the
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.McDaniel informed the
Council that there has been a Series 6 Liquor License at this location prior
to this,and there is no objection to the application.
Councilman Steelsmith statedthathe is the architect for this business and would,therefore,abstain
from voting.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE APPLICATION FOR PERSON AND LOCATION TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6
LIQUOR LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MR.JAMES H.OESER,AGENT FOR GRAND BAR,INC.,
BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND
CONTROL.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded
the motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Shanks,Councilman Eidson,Councilman Taylor,
Councilman Damiano, Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke
Abstained:Councilman Steelsmith (possible conflict of interest)
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.83-42,
1983-84 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
City Manager J.James Tuvell,Jr.,added that the area on Teepee to be resurfaced, provided by the grant,
was requested to be repaired by a petition signed by residents of the area.
Mr.Gero also added that the
elementary school will profit from having the streets nearby resurfaced.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there
was anyone who wished to speak on this item.There being no one wishing to
address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.83-42,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION .
OF AN APPLICATION FOR STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)FUNDS
AND CERTIFYING THAT SAID APPLICATION MEETS LOW-AND MODERATE -BENEFIT
REOUIREMENTS OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Vice Mayor Hill secondedthe motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.83-43,
CAAG RECOVERY OF COST
)Councilman Damiano MOVED
THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.83-43,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,PERMITTING THE
REGION V COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAAG)TO RECOVER COMPLETED AND ON -GOING
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FY 1983,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND
ADOPTED.
Councilman Shanks seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.83-44,
DECLARING AREA WITHIN CORPORATE
LIMITS TARGET AREA
)Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.83-44,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,FINDING THAT 1980 U.S.CENSUS BUREAU
DESIGNATED BLOCK GROUPS 1 AND 7 ARE DECLARED TO BE THE TARGET AREA FOR THE
1983-84 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED
AND ADOPTED.
the motion.
Councilman Taylor seconded
have been met and the Planning and Zoning Commission does recommend approval
of the application.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.191,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE
ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke called upon theCityClerkto read Ordinance No.191,by title only for the second reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,
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
NO.PZ-18-83 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TRAILER,HOMESITE ZONE (TH);REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT 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
(TN);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED,WITH THE FOLLOWING
STIPULATIONS OR CONDITIONS REQUIRED AS CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO REZONING APPROVAL:
"DEDICATE TO THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THE NORTH FORTY (40')FEET AND
THE EAST (40')FEET OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC ROADWAY AND ASSOCIATED
PURPOSES."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE REASONS FOR APPROVAL ARE:
A."THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHICH
ARE HEREBY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE."
Councilman Damiano seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR SWIMMING
POOL PROJECT (Tabled Item)
)Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE SWIMMING POOL CONTRACT AGENDA ITEM BE REMOVED FROM THE TABLE.
motion,should the Council choose to do so, with an alternative of rejectingallbids,and inviting new bid proposals.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE SWIMMING POOL BID SUBMITTED BY WHITAKER POOLS BE REJECTED
AS NON -RESPONSIVE TO CITY BID SPECIFICATIONS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE SWIMMING POOL CONTRACT BE AWARDED TO AQUA FAB, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $198,700.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE BATH HOUSE CONTRACT BE AWARDED TO ROBERT DEBOW,
JR.,IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,900.00.
Councilman Eidson secondedthe motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR THE SWIMMING POOL (Tabled Item)
)Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE SWIMMING POOL LEASE AGREEMENT AGENDA ITEM BE REMOVED FROM
THE TABLE.
Vice Mayor Hill secondedthe motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mr.Tuvell stated that theCityhasarrangedforthecommunity swimming pool to be financed through a
lease -purchase arrangement,for which the services of Young,Smith,& Peacock,
were secured.Mr.Tuvell explained that the private investor would provide
the funds for the pool,which will be paid over a period of seven years,
during which time the pool will not actually belong to the City but we would
have rights of use.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.83-45,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT,ESCROW AGREEMENT,AGENCY AGREEMENT, ASSIGNMENT
OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AGREEMENT,AND AGREEMENT;PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER
OF CERTAIN MONEYS FOR THE PAYMENT OF LEASE PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO THE LEASE-
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT
THERETO;AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CONSUMMATE THE
TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE
AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the
motion.
Councilman Shanks expressed
her hope that this study panel would resolve the situation Apache Junction
is presented with.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT AN AD HOC SPECIAL PURPOSE PANEL ON MOBILE HOME AND RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE ZONING AND LAND USE IS HEREBY APPROVED.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PANEL IS HEREBY CHARGED TO INVESTIGATE,STUDY,
AND PREPARE A WRITTEN REPORT OF FINDINGS COVERING AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
1. IDENTIFY ALL PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY AND TOWNSHIP THAT ARE 10 ACRES
OR MORE IN SIZE THAT POSSIBLY COULD BE ZONED TH IN THE FUTURE.
2. IDENTIFY THE ALTERNATIVES TO TH ZONING IN EACH OF THESE PARCELS.
3.COMPARE PROPERTY TAXES AND VEHICLE TAXES ON TH ZONED PROPERTY VERSUS
PROPERTY TAXES ON CONVENTIONALLY ZONED PROPERTY.
4. IDENTIFY IN APACHE JUNCTION AND TOWNSHIP THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES PRESENTLY
ZONED TH AND DEVELOPED, PLUS NUMBER OF ACRES PRESENTLY ZONED TH AND NOT
DEVELOPED.
5. IDENTIFY THE FULL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MOBILE HOME LIVING IN APACHE JUNCTION.
6. IDENTIFY THE REASONS THAT PROPERTY OWNERS ARE APPLYING FOR TH ZONING.
7.REPORT THE PINAL COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING VIEWS ON TH ZONING.
8. IDENTIFY SALES TAX GENERATED BY TH LIVING.
9.OTHER AREAS AND CONCERNS THAT MAY HAVE A BEARING ON FUTURE TH ZONING.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PANEL IS TO BE AS EXPEDITIOUS AS POSSIBLE IN
PURSING ITS TASKS AND SHALL REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION.THE COMMISSION AND THE ZONING ORDINANCE REWRITE COMMITTEE SHALL
THEREAFTER REVIEW SAID REPORT AND TAKE ACTIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE,BUT IN ANY
CASE SHALL REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ITS RECOMMENDATIONS.SHOULD A REWRITE
OF THE TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE APPEAR TO BE OF MAJOR CONSEQUENCE WITH REGARD TO
TIMING,THE COMMITTEE IS DIRECTED TO PREPARE A RECOMMENDATION AS ITS NUMBER ONE
(1)PRIORITY TO BE PUBLICLY CONSIDERED FOR ADOPTION AT THE EARLIEST CONVENIENT
DATE.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PANEL IS DIRECTED IN ALL THEIR STUDIES AND
RESEARCH TO USE ONLY FACTS AND SUBSTANTIATED FIGURES.THE COMMITTEE SHOULD NOT
USE HEARSAY,RUMOR,SPECULATION,OR PERSONAL BELIEFS IN DERIVING ITS FINAL
REPORT.THIS IS A SERIOUS STUDY AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS SUCH.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND THE CITY
COUNCIL IN THE INTERIM ARE CAUTIONED AND REQUESTED TO NOT MAKE ANY HASTY
DECISIONS ON TRAILER HOMESITE ZONING CASES,IF THERE IS SLIGHT POSSIBILITY
THAT IT IS NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF ALL CONCERNED.
BE IT FURTHER REQUESTED THAT THE PANEL MAKE A STATUS REPORT OF THEIR FINDINGS
AT THE JULY 7, 1983,PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER WHETHER TO HAVE A MORATORIUM
ON REZONINGS TO MOBILE HOME AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS AND ISSUANCE OF
BUILDING PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SAID PARKS.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT BOB BEESON,BE APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF THE PANEL
TENTATIVE BUDGET ADOPTION
)Mr.Tuvell stated that this
is the designated meeting for the adoption of the tentative budget,
in the amount of $3,688,909.00,which may be reduced before adoption of thefinalbudget,but not increased.
Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.83-34,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1983-84,HEREWITH SETTING FORTH THE TENTATIVE ESTIMATES OF THE MONIES
NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC EXPENSES FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1983-84;AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING TAXPAYERS FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET,BE AND HEREBY IS
APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Steelsmith secondedthe motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.83-39,
INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,
explained that State Statutes require that the City Council,on an annualbasis,authorized the City Treasurer to invest city funds,of less than
$100,000.00.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.83-39,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,PROVIDING FOR THE DEPOSIT OF CITY
FUNDS OF LESS THAN $100,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST
CITY FUNDS,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.83-40,
APPLICATION FOR LOTTERY FUNDS
) Ms Connelly stated that asrequiredbyStatelaw,the City must apply to receive its share of the
Local Transportation Assistance Funds for the upcoming fiscal year prior
to the last Monday in June,for which Resolution No. 83-40 is necessary.
Councilman Eidson MOVED
THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.83-40,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,REQUESTING THE
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO AUTHORIZE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE
FUNDS PURSUANT TO SECTION 40-1102,ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES,BE AND HEREBY
AWARD OF BID FOR 4 -WHEEL DRIVE AND
FOUR ADDITIONAL POLICE VEHICLES
)Mr.McDaniel requested that
the Council table the award of bid for the 4 -wheel drive vehicle until
more research can be conducted.
Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR THE 4 -WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE BE TABLED.
Councilman Eidson 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 THE BID FOR THE FOUR ADDITIONAL VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT BE AWARDED TO O'REILLY CHEVROLET,6160 EAST BROADWAY,TUCSON,
ARIZONA,IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,406.82 EACH.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
)Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT MR.BILL VAUGHN,AND MR.ART BERRY BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENT/BOARD OF APPEALS,SAID TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1986.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION
)Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT MR. RICHARD TAYLOR,AND MR.RICHARD RODGERS,BE APPOINTED -TO
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,SAID TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1986,
AND THE THIRD APPOINTMENT BE TABLED UNTIL A FUTURE DATE.
Councilman Damiano seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD
ON JUNE 21,1983, AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilman Eidson seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
Councilman Damiano reported that the bricks and name plates are placed
on the gazebo,through the volunteer services of the Superstition Mountain
Money Bucket Brigade.
Councilman Taylor invited the public to attend the Zoning Ordinance
Rewrite Committee meeting on Thursday,June 9, 1983, at 7:00 p.m.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
None.
SELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
) Ms Willa Dethmers, 1224 S.
Main Drive,Apache Junction,expressed her opposition to Wendell Clarke
as mayor.
Mr.Roy Hudson,2084 W.9th
Avenue, Apache Junction,stated that all of the Councilmembers are qualified
to serve as mayor, and each Councilmember should vote as their conscience
dictates.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,
stated that Section 2-2-1,and Section 2-2-2,of the City Code states that
the City Council,shall at their first regular meeting following the GeneralElection,choose a mayor and vice -mayor.
Councilman Steelsmith nominated
Wendell Clarke as mayor,stating that a. mayor should not be selected by the
amount of votes received during the election,but by whom is most qualified
and capable.
Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT WENDELL CLARKE BE SELECTED TO SERVE AS MAYOR OF APACHE JUNCTION
UNTIL THE SEATING OF THE NEW CITY COUNCIL IN JUNE,1985.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT MARIE SHANKS BE SELECTED TO SERVE AS MAYOR OF APACHE JUNCTION
UNTIL THE SEATING OF THE NEW CITY COUNCIL IN JUNE,1985.
City Attorney Arnold Hirsch,
recommended that a roll call vote be taken on the original motion,since
the second motion wasn't an amendment.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Steelsmith,Coucnilman Eidson,Councilman
Damiano,Councilman Taylor,Mayor Clarke
Opposed:Councilman Shanks,Vice Mayor Hill
The motion carried.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT NORMAN HILL BE SELECTED TO SERVE AS VICE MAYOR OF APACHE
JUNCTION UNTIL THE SEATING OF THE NEW CITY COUNCIL IN JUNE, 1985.
Councilman Taylor seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Taylor,Councilman Shanks,Vice Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman Eidson,Councilman
Damiano,Mayor Clarke
The motion failed.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT JIMMY EIDSON BE SELECTED TO SERVE AS VICE MAYOR OF APACHE
JUNCTION UNTIL THE SEATING OF THE NEW CITY COUNCIL IN JUNE,1985.
Councilman Steelsmith secondedthe motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Taylor,Councilman Steelsmith,
Councilman Eidson,Mayor Clarke
Opposed:Councilman Shanks,Vice Mayor Hill
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF STAGGERED TERMS
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated that other cities had been polled for methods in selecting staggered
terms for the City Council,results being either by drawing straws or slips
of paper.
Ms Connelly showed the slips
of paper,4 with a number 2, and 3 with a number 4 on it,to the Director
of Public Safety,which the Superintendent of Community Services passed to
each Councilmember in a hat.
Ms Connelly stated that thestatutesdorequiretheselectionof mayor to take place every two years,
and the results of the drawing of lots were:
Three terms to expire in 1985:Thomas Damiano, Wendell J.Clarke,and
Marie Shanks
ADJOURNMENT
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:40 P.M.
Councilman Taylor secondedthe motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ACCEPTED THIS DAY OF , 1983, BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA.
Wendell J. Cla
Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen ConnellyCityClerk