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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 7,1987
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on July 7,1987,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers
pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hill called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilwoman Gardner gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Councilman Damiano
Councilman Bluntschly
Councilman Burgess
Councilwoman Gardner
Councilwoman Perkins
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
Mayor Hill
City Manager Bill R.Da Vee
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
Deputy City Clerk Lori Zmayefski
City Attorney David Alexander
Controller Keith Lewis
Lieutenant Reed Cox
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
Operations Supervisor Doug Dobson
Mr.Willard Biermann
401 N.Val Vista
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Verne Mulholland
1819 W.14th Avenue
Apache Junction,Arizona
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Mr.Jim Lawry
730 W.5th Avenue
Apache Junction,Arizona
Ms Babe Quinten
434 Olmo Circle
Apache Junction,Arizona
Mr.Ron Choate
2005 S.Apache Drive
Apache Junction,Arizona
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1,2,3,AND 4 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
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Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
Mayor Hill thanked all those present for attending the meeting.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Bill R.Da Vee stated that the City Council/Planning and Zoning
Commission retreat is scheduled to be held at the Grace Inn in Ahwahtukee from
July 24th to July 25th,that i t will be open to the public,and should any
members of the public that need a ride over may contact the office,and reported
on the progress of the budget for 1987-88 stating that a Special Meeting is
scheduled for July 15th for the adoption of the tentative budget.Mr.Da Vee
also reported on health insurance coverage for employees,and stated that a Salt
River Project representative will make a presentation at the July 9th staff
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meeting on the power line through the City,and further that staff is
researching waste water treatment in the City with two stages in mind;1.short
range interim solution utilizing treatment facilities of the City of Mesa,and
2.long range solution involving construction of treatment facilities and
collecter system.Mr.Da Vee further explained that there are projects
available for transportation systems for the elderly through ADOT,with another
possiblity being the Community Development Block Grant,and stated that the
Council considering Golden Goals and Priorities a very productive series of
meetings for the community,and reported that there is a meeting on the
Superstition Freeway being conducted by the Arizona Department of
Transportation,and that Associate Planner/Deputy Director Jim Nakagawa will be
representing the City at that meeting.Mr.Da Vee gave a final reminder that
"Apache Junction Day"will be held on July 16th,with many activities which will
have television coverage.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PERSON TRANSFER OF SERIES 6 LIQUOR
LICENSE,LONGHORN SALOON
)Mr.Willard Biermann,401 N.Val
Vista,Apache Junction,applicant for the Person Transfer,asked i f there were
any questions from the Council.
Mayor Hill 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 Hill closed the hearing to
the public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE
APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY
MR.WILLARD DEAN BIERMANN AGENT FOR THE LONGHORN SALOON,BE RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO.577,COUNCIL -INITIATED
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 24.0302 OF THE
AGE SPECIFIC OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
briefed the Council on the Council -initiated amendments to the Age Specific
Overlay Zoning District,which was requested by residents of the Apache Villa
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subdivision,stating that these amendments include increasing the age limit to
50 years of age,and also stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends denial of the Ordinance,due to the enforcement factors and the
opinion that this Ordinance is unconstitutional.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the item.
Mr.Verne Mulholland,1819 W.14th
Avenue,Apache Junction,requested that the Council adopt the Ordinance .
There being no one else wishing to
address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.577,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Perkins asked i f this
Ordinance can be enforced.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.577,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 24.0302;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.577,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE DENIED.
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Gardner stated that she
had received phone calls requesting that this Ordinance be postponed.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that
there is problem with enforcing the Age Specific Zoning,and that the City
should not be acting as an enforcement officer as this is in the CC&R's to be
enforced through civil action.
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl added that this
does not affect the Age Specific Overlay District,just eliminates the koposed
amendment.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.578,PZ-8-87,
COMMISSION -INITIATED AMENDMENTS TO
SIERRA ENTRADA PLANNED DEVLOPMENT:
SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
explained that this is a proposed amendment to the Sierra Entrada Planned
Development regulations,Ordinance No.145,which basically sets forth set -backs
within the subdivision specifically on the subject of swimming pools,and that
the proposed Ordinance allows swimming pools in Sierra Entrada with exceptions,
but does allow for pools in the side or rear yard of a dwelling unit and a
normal zoning district does not allow side yard pool installation.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak on this item.
Mr.Jim Lawry,730 W.5th Avenue,
Apache Junction,requested approval of the Ordinance.
Ms Babe Quinten,434 Olmo Circle,
Apache Junction,requested approval of the amendment.
There being no one else wishing to
speak on the item,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.578,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.578,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
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ORDINANCE NO.
SEVERABILITY.
ORDINANCE NO.
motion.
145;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
578,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Burgess seconded the
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked what the
effect this ordinance will have i f approved tonight.
City Attorney David Alexander stated
that permits could be issued following the 30 day period.
Mr.Alexander further stated that
those not wishing the amendment will possibly accuse the City of circumventing
the restrictive covenants,and may still enforce the covenants,as the Zoning
Ordinance will be in conflict with said restrictions.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that
this Ordinance would be over -stepping the City's bounds.
Councilwoman Gardner asked if the
CC&R's could be amended prior to this amendment.
City Attorney David Alexander
replied that this would be appropriate.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Burgess,Councilman Damiano
Opposed:Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Bluntschly,
Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
The motion failed.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.580,TRAFFIC
CONTROL DEVICES (With Emergency Clause))
)Lieutenant Reed Cox explained that
these traffic devices are to provide further safety for traffic.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Ordinance.There being
no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.580,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THAT THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
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Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.580,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING
LOCATION FOR STOP SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE CITY APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA;REPEALING
ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;
AND DECELARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.580,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.581,AMENDMENTS
TO COMMUNITY SERVICES FACILITY USE
MANUAL (With the Emergency Clause)
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-38,
DECLARING COMMUNITY SERVICES FACILITY
USE MANUAL A PUBLIC RECORD )
)Director of Community Services Jeff
Bell explained that the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Community Staff
have completed the annual review and update of the City's Community Services
Facility Use Manual,and i t is necessary to adopt the Manual by Ordinance.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the item.There being no
one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.581,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
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Councilman Damiano seconded the
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The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.581,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO.490 AND ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO.581 IN LIEU OF,ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FACILITY USE
MANUAL;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.581,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED;
AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.87-38,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN
DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND ENTITLED CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FACILITY USE MANUAL,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
1987 REGIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM,COMMUNITY
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
)Mr.Newcomer explained that this
public hearing is to obtain public comment on community housing needs,and i t is
necessary for Council to direct staff what activities are to be funded,with
dollar amounts,through this program,and further outlined the grant program.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the item.There being no
one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THE
CITY MANAGER BE DIRECTED TO PREPARE AN APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE
CENTRAL ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR 1987 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES AND FUNDING LEVEL:
WATER AND SEWER $5.00
motion.
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Councilwoman Gardner asked i f public
transportation for elderly,handicapped and low-income could be one of the
activities.
City Manager Bill R.Da Vee replied
that i t could and that other avenues are being explored for transportation,and
the Council needs to direct what effort for CDBG funds should be made,and
further suggested that housing problems are extensive so one way to approach
that could be a "paint and fix -up"program.
Mr.Da Vee further explained that
this grant is severely restricted,and the housing relating issues would be more
feasible.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that the
"fix -up"project could cause neighborhood problems.
Mr.Da Vee replied that there
shouldn't be problems i f the screening is done well.
Councilman Burgess and Councilwoman
Gardner withdrew the motion and second.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE
CITY MANAGER BE DIRECTED TO PREPARE AN APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE
CENTRAL ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR 1987 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES AND FUNDING LEVEL:
THE FOLLOWING ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES
HOUSING REHABILITATION
STREET LIGHTS
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
$25,000
$50,000
$75,000
and added that hopefully these improvements could be accomplished in the same
areas,to result in a total improvement.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Hill recessed the meeting.
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Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL ACTION ON ABSENCE OF MAYOR )
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
explained that when the Mayor is considering an absence from the City of more
than 30 days,i t is required by the City Code that consent must be given by the
Council,and since the Mayor's vacation may be more than the 30 days action is
requested.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
MAYOR HILL BE AUTHORIZED TO BE ABSENT FROM THE CITY FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT )
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
stated that three terms have expired,with one additional vacancy.
Councilwoman Gardner pointed out
that one of the members to be reappointed is on another Committee,and suggested
postponement until applications are submitted.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE
APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS BE POSTPONED TO THE REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 21,1987.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
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APPOINTMENTS TO INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY )
)Economic Development Specialist John
Schoeph explained that there are four vacancies on the Industrial Development
Authority,two terms having expired.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
FOLLOWING PERSONS BE APPOINTED TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,FOR SIX
YEAR TERMS TO END MARCH 18,1993:HARRY POLOMSKEY,DEAN SEEMAN,AND JOHN
SCHMIDT;
AND THAT DR.BARRY SUTTER BE APPOINTED TO THE UNEXPIRED TERM TO END ON MARCH 18,
1991.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR PROSPECTOR
PARK CONCESSION )
)Director of Community Services Jeff
Bell stated that two bids have been received,and further that the Parks and
Recreation Commission recommends award of the bid to Sonic Drive -In.
Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT THE
BID FOR PROSPECTOR PARK CONCESSION BE AWARDED TO SONIC DRIVE-IN FOR 10%.
Councilman Bluntschly seconded the
motion.
City Attorney David Alexander
questioned a stipulation that the City comply with all State,County,and City
laws.
Mr.Ron Choat,2005 S.Apache Drive,
Apache Junction,stated that that particular section could be stricken from the
contract.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Bluntschly,Councilwoman Gardner,
Councilman Burgess,Councilwoman Perkins,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Damiano
The motion carried.
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AUTHORIZATION TO FINALIZE ARRANGEMENTS
WITH STATE LAND DEPARTMENT FOR
PUBLIC WORK YARD
)City Manager Bill R.Da Vee
explained that this is a proposed lease established the Public Works Yard,
including the Animal Control facility,with five acres out of a 21 plus acre
site in the lease,but this should be amended to include 10 acres.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE
STATE LAND DEPARTMENT,BASED UPON THE CITY'S APPLICATION DATED DECEMBER 30,
1986,AND THE STATE'S REPORT AND RENT PERFORMA DATED JUNE 10,1987,IN ORDER TO
OBTAIN A COMMERCIAL LEASE FOR TEN ACRES OF STATE LAND IN THE VICINITY WEST OF
ROYAL PALM ROAD AND SOUTH OF BASELINE ROAD;AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE
CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE LEASE AS MAY BE REQUIRED TO ACCOMODATE THE EXPANSION
OF CITY SERVICES.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT,PZ-51-83,WINDSONG
MOBILE HOME PARK
)Mr.Newcomer stated that all
requirements for final approval from the Building,City Engineer,Planning,Fire
and Health Departments have been met,and recommended approval of the planned
development.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT FINAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR WINDSONG MOBILE HOME PARK,PZ-51-83,BE
GRANTED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,
SL -870601,ENCHANTED ACRES UNIT ONE
)Assistant Planner Bob Dunn briefed
the Council on the request by the property owners for a Street Light Improvement
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District in Enchanted Acres Unit One,and outlined the cost options due to
conflict trenchwork,stating that in the past city City has only prepaid
fisctures and poles with City light installations at random intersections,and
the option presented would maintain consistency with the street light districts
previously created.
Mr.Da Vee explained that in one of
the options,the owners would be responsible for all of the underground
conductor costs,fixtures and poles,and in the other option,the City would
prepay those and the owners would only be responsible for fixtures and poles.
Mr.Dunn replied that the property
owners would be paying 50% more than originally informed,i f option one were
chosen,but the cost would be the same as originally informed i f option two were
chosen.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-37,STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BE POSTPONED TO
THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 21,1987.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-36,AB -87-04,
JONES,BATES,COLLINS AND LOVELACE
)Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
explained that this is a request for abandonment of Bowman Road and Conestoga
Road from 20th Avenue to U.S.Highway 60 and 20th Avenue from Bowman Road to
Cortez Road,and the Development Coordinating Committee recommends approval of
the request.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.87-36,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENTS
AND DEDICATED PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY PURPOSES DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF BOWMAN
ROAD AND CONESTOGA ROAD BETWEEN 20TH AVENUE AND U.S.HIGHWAY 60 AND 20TH AVENUE
BETWEEN CORTEZ ROAD AND BOWMAN ROAD DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE
AB -87-04 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS A PRESENT ORDINANCE FUTURE
PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Bluntschly,Councilwoman Gardner,
Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Damiano
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
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Abstained:Councilman Burgess (possible conflict of interest)
The motion carried.
CITY SEWAGE SYSTEM,SIERRA ENTRADA )
)Mr.Da Vee stated that Sierra
Entrada is one of the sewage package plants not i n compliance,and a number of
alternatives have been researched by Council request,and outlined those.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO:
1.BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CITY OF MESA TO DEVELOP AN AGREEMENT WHICH WILL
PROVIDE FOR A TEMPORARY APACHE JUNCTION CONNECTION TO THE MESA SANITARY SEWER
SYSTEM AND TREATMENT OF SEWAGE BY THE CITY OF MESA.
2.DEVELOP A FINANCING PROGRAM FOR APACHE JUNCTION'S SHARE OF THE MESA SEWER
SYSTEM OVER -SIZING FROM HAWES ROAD TO MERIDIAN DRIVE,AND EXTENSION OF THE
SYSTEM FROM MERIDIAN DRIVE TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE BROADWAY AVENUE/IDAHO ROAD
VICINITY TO SERVICE EXISTING PACKAGED TREATMENT PLANTS AND UNDEVELOPED AREAS IN
APACHE JUNCTION.
3.DEVELOP A CONNECTION AND USER FEE SCHEDULE TO OFFSET TREATMENT OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE COSTS AS WELL AS SYSTEM EXPANSION.
4.CONTACT DEVELOPERS AND OWNERS OF UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY FOR INTEREST IN
FRONT-END PARTICIPATION TO EXPEDITE THE EXTENSION OF THE SEWERAGE SYSTEM.
5.FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST AMERICAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY IN ORDER THAT THE
ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION WOULD ORDER EXPANSION AND IMPROVED SERVICE.
6.ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO ASSUME THE OWNERSHIP,OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF THE SIERRA ENTRADA WASTEWATER CERTIFICATED AREA INCLUDING TRACTS B AND C,
PROVIDING THE REASSIGNMENT IS AT A COST ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY,AND PROVIDING
ADDITIONAL SERVICE IS TO BE PROVIDED BY TIE-IN TO A CITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
AN NOT BY EXPANSION TO THE PRESENT WASTEWATER FACILITIES:ORDINANCE,SHOULD
REASSIGNMENT NOT BE POSSIBLE:TO APPLY FOR DECERTIFICATION OF AREAS WITHIN THE
SIERRA ENTRADA CERTIFICATED AREA THAT ARE NOT PRESENTLY DEVELOPED AND ARE NOT
PRESENTLY BEING SERVED BY AMERICAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY,SO THAT THEY MAY BE
SERVED BY A CITY COLLECTION SYSTEM.
7.NEGOTIATE A NEW CONTRACT WITH BROWN AND CALDWELL ENGINEERS TO PERFORM AN
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR ONLY THE SEWER SYSTEM ALTERNATIVES.
8.ALLOW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT TO CONTINUE WITHIN THE
FRANCHISE AREA BY TEMPORARY DISPOSAL METHODS.
motion.
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The motion carried.
VACATION OF DEDICATED RIGHT-OF-WAY,AB -87-01,DENMARK
)Mr.Newcomer explained that this is
a request for the abandonment of Smythe Drive between 14th and 16th Avenue,the
roadway has never been opened,maintained,or used by the public,and the
current access to the properties is the alley,and stated that the Development
Coordinating Committee is recommending denial of the abandonment,or i f the
Council wishes,that i t be sent back to staff for further evaluation.
Councilman Burgess asked i f the City
is willing to open that street
Mr.Newcomer replied that i t would
be on a long-term planning,with future development of that area.
Councilwoman Gardner gave the
opinion that this street cannot be put through.
Mr.Newcomer stated that some
structures would have to be relocated should the street be put through.
Mr.John Denmark,1394 S.Cedar,
Apache Junction,requested approval of the abandonment,stating that only the
alley is in use or will be in the future.
Ms Mabel Bishop,P.O.1907,Apache
Junction,stated that there is no mailing receptacles in this area,and that the
opening of Smythe Drive would cause problems.Ms Bishop also asked i f the alley
couldn't be made a street.
Mr.Da Vee stated that there are
many other problems in that area,including access,which have existed for quite
some time and the basic alternatives would be to either improve Smythe Drive or
to consider making the alley serve as a street.Mr.Da Vee further stated that
a solution needs to be found as quickly as possible.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl suggested
leaving Smythe Drive south of Ryley,and use the alley and rights -of -way to
provide access to the remaining lots.
Councilwoman Gardner agreed with
this suggestion,but stated that there should be further study prior to making a
decision.
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Councilman Bluntschly asked i f two
weeks would be sufficient,and what problems would this cause for Section 31C.
Mr.Da Vee replied that this is the
over-all question.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
ABANDONMENT OF SMYTHE DRIVE,AB -87-01,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF
JULY 21,1987.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
JULY 20,1987
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
JULY 21,1987
ADOPTION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1987-88
)Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON
JULY 20,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON
JULY 21,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT A SPECIAL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD ON JULY 15,1987,AT 7:00
P.M.FOR THE TENTATIVE BUDGET ADOPTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 IN THE CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
None.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JULY 7,1987
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Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
None.
ADJOURNMENT
)Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT THE
MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:40 P.M.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
*Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
*1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda
*2.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 16,1987
*3.Street Light Improvement District,SL -85-7-1,Apache Villa V,
Resolution No.87-35
*4.Proposed Resolution No.87-39,Arizona Emergency Medical Systems,Inc.
ACCEPTED THIS DAY OF ,1987,BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
(V:Z,• /.V
NORMAN S.HILL
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JULY 7,1987
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