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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-06 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 6,1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on October 6,1987,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 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilwoman Gardner gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Bluntschly Councilman Burgess Councilwoman Gardner Councilman Damiano Councilwoman Perkins Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Mayor Hill City Manager Bill R.Da Vee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney David Alexander Deputy City Clerk Lori Zmayefski Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Engineering Technician Jerry Brady Mr.Jimmy Eidson 944 W.3rd Avenue Apache Junction,Arizona REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 1 Mr.James Stanford 1960 S.Hilton Apache Junction,Arizona Ms Laura Noriega 1686 N.Valley Drive Apache Junction,Arizona Mr.Frank Talbot 735 S.Ocotillo Apache Junction,Arizona Mr.Andy Grenya 1929 S.Vaquero Apache Junction,Arizona Mr.Ray Hooker 1507 S.Main Apache Junction,Arizona Ms Mabel Bishop P.O.Box 1907 Apache Junction,Arizona Mr.Wade Johnson 467 S.Royal Palm Apache Junction,Arizona ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1,2,3,4,AND 5 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Burgess,Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Damiano, Councilman Bluntschly (abstained on Item No.3,as was not present),Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl, Mayor Hill The motion carried. INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS AND GUESTS Mayor Hill acknowledged former councilmember,Jimmy Eidson. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 2 AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS None. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Jimmy Eidson,944 W.3rd Avenue,Apache Junction,commended Councilman Damiano on the stand taken on the "pornography ordinance",stating that the other six councilmembers passed i t in a "watered down form",that does nothing for the community,although realizing that this was following staff recommendation,but in important issue the staff should not make the decision for Council,and when this happens,the Council becomes ineffective. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill R.Da Vee stated that copies have been distributed to the City Council of the proposal from Western Technologies regarding the preparation of an evaluation of the State's report concerning the disposition of the materials dumped at the site of the Apache Mine,and following Council advice, Western Technologies would be contacted to begin the evaluation.Mr.Da Vee introduced the newly hired Assistant to the City Manager,Mr.George Hoffman, who was a City of Glendale employee,and will begin on October 19th,and reported on the many public information efforts taken to inform the public on the bond issue,and stated that he would attend the public forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce in Tucson on October 8th -October 10th. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE, DIRTWATER SPRINGS )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY RICHARD T.PARKS,AGENT FOR DIRTWATER SPRINGS,FOR A PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilwoman Perkins seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano commented that the zip code needs to be corrected on the application. VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Damiano,Councilwoman Gardner Councilman Bluntschly,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Abstained:Councilman Burgess (possible conflict of interest due to financial interest) REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 3 The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.597,AMENDING CITY CODE,EMPLOYEE OVERTIME )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that this ordinance was prepared at the request of Councilman Burgess, and proposed to amend the existing overtime policy,which presently does not pay overtime when sick time,vacation,or holidays occur during a work week,and this ordinance proposes to count vacation or holiday time as hours worked when calculating overtime. Councilman Burgess suggested postponing this item,as other options are being reviewed. Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.597,BE POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 3,1987. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.593, PZ-12-87,STANFORD )Assistant Bob Dunn briefed the Council on the request for rezoning of a 1*acre parcel located approximately 330 feet north of 20th Avenue between Vaquero and Hilton Roads,from General Rural to Single Family Residence Zone,and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with stipulations. Mr.James Stanford,1960 S.Hilton, Apache Junction,stated that he did not have a problem with the agreement for an improvement district in the future. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. Mr.Jimmy Eidson,944 W.3rd Avenue, Apache Junction,representing Crossroads Baptist Church,across the street from this rezoning and the next rezoning case,stated that the Church has no objection to the two requests. There being no one else wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 4 Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.593,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano questioned the stipulation that the work shop be removed from the property. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.593,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 DISTRICT MAP, CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-12-87 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-2(MH)SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.593,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT: THAT ALL REQUIRED OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS BE DELAYED FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO YEARS,PROVIDING THAT THE OWNERS OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITHIN THAT THEY AGREE NOT TO OBJECT TO THE FORMATION OF AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SAID OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS,SHOULD ONE BE CREATED WITHIN THE TWO YEAR PERIOD. Councilwoman Perkins seconded the motion. Councilman Burgess stated that the property owner has to move the work shop in order to meet setback requirements, in accordance with the Lot Split Ordinance. Councilman Damiano asked i f he could move i t to another location. Mr.Dunn replied that i t can be moved,as long as that new location complies with setback requirements. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 5 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.594, PZ-14-87,RAMIREZ )Mr.Dunn explained that this is a request for the rezoning of a 1.25 acre parcel,located on the west side of Valley Drive between Tepee Street and Foothill Street,from GR General Rural to CR-1 (MH)Single Family Residence Zone,commented that staff notes that this request does not comply with the General Plan designation of Low Density but special circumstances point to the possible appropriateness of the requested zoning change,and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the application with stipulations. Ms Laura Noriega,1686 N.Valley Drive,Apache Junction,representing the property owners and also an adjacent resident,requested approval of the application. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked i f the applicant was aware of the low density designation at the time of requesting the rezoning. Ms Noriega replied that they were not aware of this. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. Mr.Frank Talbot,735 S.Ocotillo, Apache Junction,asked for an interpretation of the improvement district stipulation in the last motion. City Attorney David Alexander answered that the stipulation is that the applicant will agree to an improvement district should one be formed within the two year period,and the Council will ultimately come to a decision on what to do about improvements on small streets. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that i f no improvement district is formed within the two years,the Council may have to look at an extension at that time. Mr.Talbot asked i f any of the Council is opposed to this type of interim measure,and there is a concern in his business i f this going to be a firm policy on similar rezonings. Mr.Alexander suggested to the Council that they quickly decide some type of policy,as problems could develop over time with change in ownerships,and stated that yes,this is for residential. There being no one else wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 6 Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.594,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.594,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-14-87 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-1 (MH)SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.594,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT: THAT THE REQUIRED OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS BE DELAYED FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO YEARS,PROVIDING THAT THE OWNERS OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY EXECUTE AND AGREEMENT WITHIN.THEY AGREE NOT TO OBJECT THE FORMATION OF AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OR THE INSTALLATION OF SAID OFFSITE IMPROVEMENT SHOULD ONE BE CREATED WITHIN THE TWO YEAR PERIOD. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion,and added the word "adopted"to the motion. Councilwoman Gardner agreed to the correction. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked i f the application was filed after the General Plan was adopted. Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer replied that -the applicant came in prior to the General Plan adoption,but the actual application was submitted following that adoption. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Burgess, Councilman Bluntschly,Mayor Hill Opposed:Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Councilwoman Perkins The motion failed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 7 1 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.595, PZ-15-87,GRENYA )Mr.Dunn briefed the Council on the request for rezoning of a 39,204 square foot parcel,located at the northeast corner of 20th Avenue and Vaquero Road,from GR General Rural to CR-2 (MN) Single Family Residence Zone,neighboring to PZ-12-87,and with almost an identical request,recommending postponement of this case pending adoption of a policy concerning installation of off -site improvements,and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the application with stipulations; Mr.Andy Grenya,1929 S.Vaquero, Apache Junction,requested approval of the rezoning. Councilwoman Gardner asked i f Mr.Grenya would object to an agreement for off -site improvements within a two year period. Mr.Grenya replied that there is no objection to that stipulation,and thanked Mr.Jimmy Eidson,the congregation of Crossroads Baptist Church,and staff,for seven years of hard labor. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. Mr.Ray Hooker,1507 S.Main,Apache Junction,addressed the Council with concerns regarding the off -site improvement requirement,should there be ownership changes. Mr.Alexander replied that those agreements will be of public record as part of the title reports,but that a permanent solution needs to be found as soon as possible. There being no one else wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.595,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. follows: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 8 Councilman Damiano seconded the City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as ORDINANCE NO.595,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 DISTRICT MAP, CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-15-87 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CB -2 (MN)SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.595,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT: THAT THE REQUIRED OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS BE DELAYED FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWO YEARS,PROVIDING THAT THE OWNERS OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY EXECUTE AND AGREEMENT WHEREIN THEY AGREE NOT TO OBJECT THE FORMATION OF AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OR THE INSTALLATION OF SAID OFFSITE IMPROVEMENT SHOULD ONE BE CREATED WITHIN THE TWO YEAR PERIOD. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. Councilman Bluntschly commented that later this evening the Council will be selecting a date for a work session on goals and objectives,and the off -site improvements will be one of the priority items to be discussed. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Burgess,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Damiano, Councilman Bluntschly,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,- Councilwoman Perkins Abstained:Mayor Hill (possible conflict of interest) The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS VACTION OF DEDICATED RIGHT-OF-WAY, AB -87-01,SMYTHE DRIVE (Postponed Item)) )Ms Mabel Bishop,P.O.Box 1907, Apache Junction,addressed the Council in favor of abandoning Smythe Drive and making the alley a street. Drafting Technician Jerry Brady outlined additional alternatives for a solution. Councilman Bluntschly suggested naming the alley to allow for a street address,and developing that alley. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 9 Mr.Brady explained that abandoning Smythe Drive would be creating future problems. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that the basic concern of the residents is that they need an address. Councilwoman Perkins reiterated that the alley should be named. City Manager Bill R.Da Vee explained that the alley becoming a street creats some concerns such as liability exposure,and that abandoning Smythe Drive only delays future problems,and that an ordinance should exist to exercise some discretions such as naming the alley for address purposes,and that this particular situation cannot be addressed on a standard grid without creating some real problems for the residents in this area. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE ABANDONMENT OF SMYTHE DRIVE BE DENIED,AND STAFF BE DIRECTED TO SO NAME A PORTION OF STREET BETWEEN 15TH AVENUE AND THE 16 FOOT ALLEY TO THE NORTH, BETWEEN SMYTHE DRIVE AND CEDAR DRIVE,AND COME UP WITH THE ADDRESSES AND NOTIFY THE POST OFFICE OF SUCH. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Hill recessed the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. NEW BUSINESS APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer stated that Mr.Alan Thompson has resigned from a term to expire on June 30, 1988,and that there are no applications at this time. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.ALAN P.THOMPSON FROM THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 10 Councilwoman Gardner seconded the VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION )Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.H.CLINE VANHOY FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET; AND THAT MR.-RAY HOOKER BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1990. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Bluntschly,Councilman Burgess,Councilman Damiano Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Perkins, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill The motion failed. Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.H.CLINE VANHOY FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET; AND THAT MS MARY KITCHEN BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, SAID TERM TO_EXPIRE JUNE 30,1990. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Burgess Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Opposed:Councilwoman Perkins,Councilman Bluntschly,Mayor Hill The motion carried. COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER FACILITY USE FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSE )Director of Community Services Jeff Bell explained that Reverend Emery J.Brown of the Desert Valley Baptist Church has requested the use of the Community/Senior Center to conduct Sunday morning and evening services,for up to 24 months,and further stated that policy requires Council approval for religious or political use of the facility and that this would be considered a continuous use,which is prohibited by policy. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 11 Mr.Wade Johnson,467 S.Royal Palm, Apache Junction,a trustee of the Desert Valley Baptist Church,explained that they are building new facilities but wish to use the Community Center until that is completed. Mayor Hill explained that the Center is not used by any group for a continuous purpose. Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT DESERT VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH'S REQUEST TO USE THE COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER FACILITY FOR SUNDAY MORNING AND EVENING SERVICES FOR 24 MONTHS BE DENIED. motion. Councilwoman Perkins seconded the VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF ENGINEERING REPORT --- "WATER SERVICE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN" )Mr.Da Vee stated that the "Water Service Implementation Plan",as prepared by Malcolm Pirnie,has been submitted in second draft form and since i t was not appropriate to release copies to the public prior •to necessary amendments being made,i t is appropriate for the Council to accept this draft as a public record and a completed document. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE ENGINEERING REPORT OF THE "WATER SERVICE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN"AS PREPARED BY MALCOLM PIRNIE,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilwoman Perkins seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR RODEO FACILITY )Director of Community Services Jeff Bell explained that this sublease agreement allows the Chamber of Commerce to develop a rodeo facility,and the Chamber of Commerce has requested that a five year extension be added to the agreement,and recommended approval of the agreement. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 12 Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked i f i t is necessary to have this agreement approved by BLM. Mr.Bell replied that is is necessary,but at this point BLM does not have a problem with the proposal. City Attorney David Alexander pointed out a couple of questions in the agreement,and explained that this agreement permits the Chamber of Commerce to obtain possession before BLM approves the lease,which could take up to six months,and provides for ealy termination of the agreement should BLM not approve it. Mayor Hill asked why the City's part,staking off the area and grading,should take so long. Mr.Bell stated that having received the hydrology and grading report from the Department of Public Works,i t should not take too long. Mayor Hill stated that October 23rd would be a good ground -breaking date. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR -THE RODEO FACILITY BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED,WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGE: AN OPTION OF A FIVE YEAR EXTENSION,AND THAT "AS SOON AS POSSIBLE"BE ADDED, WITH A GROUND BREAKING DATE OF OCTOBER 24TH. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONTRACT )Mr.Da Vee stated that the contract with the Community Foundation has expired,but the Council may reconsider that either by readopting the previously existing agreement,or to select an interim time frame which the contract may be amended as mutually agreeable between the City and the Foundation. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE CONTRACT WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BE EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 30,1988,WITH THOSE ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS AS SO RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY MANAGER,AT HIS DIRECTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 13 Councilman Bluntschly seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BIDS FOR PAVING MATERIALS,PW-87-11 CHIP SEAL,PW-87-07; CRACK SEALANT,PW-87-08 )Operations Supervisor Doug Dobson stated that bids were opened on September 29th,outlined the five bids received with recommendations,and further stated that the total is less than i t was last year. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BIDS BE AWARDED: PAVING MATERIALS,PROJECT NO.PW-87-11,TO CENTURY,IN THE AMOUNT OF $19.75 PER TON; CHIP SEAL,PROJECT NO.PW-87-07,TO NESBITT CONTRACTING,IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,500; CRACK SEALANT,PROJECT NO.PW-87-08,TO BREWER COTE OF ARIZONA,IN THE AMOUNT OF .1837 PER POUND. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. SELECTION OF DATE FOR SPECIAL WORK SESSION ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that the selection of a date for a work session specifically on goals and objectives has previously been discussed. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT A SPECIAL WORK SESSION BE HELD FOR DISCUSSION ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES,ON THURSDAY,NOVEMBER 19,1987,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. motion. the public be notified. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 14 Councilman Bluntschly seconded the Councilman Damiano requested that VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CONFORMATION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS )Mr.Brady outlined progress on street improvements,and requested conformation from the City Council to proceed with the projects. Councilwoman Gardner asked when construction would begin on Winchester and Broadway. Mr.Brady replied that final reports have been received,but a date has not been set for construction as yet. Councilman Damiano asked that construction of Winchester and Broadway be moved up. Mr.Da Vee stated that i t is important to advise the Council and public where the construction will be taking place. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER, TO PROCEED WITH OR CONTINUE THE FOLLOWING STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: 1.MERIDIAN/BROADWAY INTERSECTION 2.BROADWAY/MERIDIAN TO IRONWOOD 3.SUPERSTITION,IRONWOOD TO IDAHO 4.DESERT VIEW,GREASEWOOD TO MOCKINGBIRD 5.MOCKINGBIRD,DESERT VIEW TO WARNER 6.MERIDIAN/SUPERSTITION INTERSECTION 7.TOMAHAWK,-SUPERSTITION TO TEPEE 8.SHIPROCK,MAIN TO IRONWOOD 9.FLOOD RETARDING STRUCTURE (NORTH OF THE CITY LIMITS) 10.WINCHESTER,NORTH OF BROADWAY (CULVERTS AND PARTIAL PAVING) Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. S.R.P.69kV TRANSMISSION LINES )Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT THE S.R.P.TRANSMISSION LINES ITEM BE POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER 20,1987,REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 15 Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. Mr.Da Vee explained to the public that the City has been approached by S.R.P.with continuing dialogue concerning alternative corridors,and at this time recommendations have been made by the Development Coordinating Committee,and prior to action the State Land Department would like to comment,which is the reason for this postponement. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, OCTOBER 19,1987 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, OCTOBER 20,1987 )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON OCTOBER 19,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON OCTOBER 20,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilwoman Perkins reported on the Arizona Action Committee,of which Councilman Damiano is Co -Chairman,and with the help of Mr.Da Vee,sites have been chosen for the contest. Councilwoman Gardner commented that i t is great that progress is being made with the Chamber of Commerce for the rodeo facility,and also now that a contract is approved with the Community Foundation,work can continue. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that the Economic Development Specialist,Ruth Abbott,Councilman Damiano,Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer,and himself, had a luncheon with Motorola representatives,possibly interested in this area for expansion. Mayor Hill stated that there won't be industry without water and sewers in Apache Junction. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 16 REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Councilwoman Gardner asked about the plaque missing from the Library wall. Staff informed Council that the plaque has been put up today. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl requested that annexation,ARC Handicapped Center update,a workshop with the Economic Opportunities Action Team,and the "grandfather clause",be placed on the next work session agenda for discussion. Councilwoman Perkins asked i f the request for 1 i acre minimum has been placed on the next work session agenda. Ms Connelly replied that i t has. ADJOURNMENT -)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:15 P.M. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. *1.Acceptance *2.Acceptance *3.Acceptance *4.Acceptance *5.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda of Minutes from the Special of Minutes from the Special of Minutes from the Regular of Minutes from the Regular Councilman Bluntschly seconded the Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting of August 18,1987 of September 16,1987 of September 1,1987 of September 15,1987 ACCEPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF OCTOBER ,1987,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 27TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1987. -5- NORMAN S.HILL Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 17 I ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6,1987 PAGE 18