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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-11-03 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 3,1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on November 3,1987,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER v) - called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. INVOCATION Councilwoman Gardner gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Bluntschly led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Damiano Councilman Burgess Councilman Bluntschly Councilwoman Gardner Councilwoman Perkins Vice Mayor Bakkedahl City Manager Bill R.Da Vee City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney David Alexander Deputy. City Clerk Lori Zmayefski Assistant to the City Manager George Hoffman Lieutenant Reed Cox Director of Public Works Rich Broman Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Community Services Jeff Bell Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Assistant Planner Julie Reid Mr.Tom Binder 2104 W.Strafford Chandler,AZ REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 1 Mr.Gene Larson Quail Creek Partnership 1513 E.Mountain View Paradise Valley,AZ Ms Ruth Abbott 4655 N.Winchester Apache Junction,Arizona ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 AND 2,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests Vice Mayor Bakkedahl acknowledged Chamber of Commerce President,Ruth Abbott. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Vice Mayor Bakkedahl presented a Proclamation declaring the month of November "Remembrance for Veterans",and asked City Clerk Kathleen Connelly to read the Proclamation. Director of Community Services Jeff Bell presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Apache Junction Senior Citizens Club in recognition of 13 years of community service. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Bill R.Da Vee stated that work on the bond issue continues, and that there was a joint presentation on the bond issue on October 31st,with representatives of the water company,sponsored by the homeowners of Apache REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 2 Villa,and further stated that there will be another on November 4th,sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.Mr.Da Vee reported that a request for a draft proposal for the "Dial -A -Ride"project has been received and is being reviewed, and further that proposals have been received for the Transportation/Transit Study from three respondants to be looked over by a Technical Review Board,and also that four bids have been received for the Public Works/Animal Control Buildings to be brought to the Council for the award of bid following staff review.Mr.Da Vee stated that a notice has been sent to Western Technologies to proceed with the preparation of a written evaluation on the State Department of Health Services report and recommendations on the disposal of waste department dumped at the Apache Mine. PUBLIC HEARINGS PZ-13-87,RAY HAMMOND, REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer requested that this application be continued until the meeting of December 15, 1987. Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT PZ-13-87,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 15,1987. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PZ-46-86,COMMISSION -INITIATED AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE,INTERIOR STREETS AND PRIVATE ACCESS,REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE ) )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer requested that this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance be continued until the regular meeting of December 15,1987. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT PZ-46-86 BE CONTINUED UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 15,1987. motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 3 Councilman Damiano seconded the The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.597, EMPLOYEE OVERTIME )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that this item was postponed from the meeting of October 20th,and that the original request was made by Councilman Burgess on employees not being paid overtime should holiday,sick and vacation time,or jury duty fall within the same week,but that questions have come up that may not be covered in this ordinance,such as compensatory time. City Attorney David Alexander explained that the Council may adopt a more liberal compensatory time policy than is required by The Fair Labor Standards Act,and that the existing policy is the legal minimum. Mr.Da Vee stated that there is a problem with those organizations having a compensatory time agreement should that option be removed. Councilman Burgess explained that he felt i f any employee is required to work overtime,they should be paid for that, but not allowed a day off in lieu of.Councilman Burgess also stated that an employee should not be denied overtime pay just because a holiday occurs within the same week. Councilman Damiano stated that an employee should not be allowed to work overtime simply on volunteer basis,only as required. Mr.Da Vee replied that i t would be better to compensate an employee for being called in off holiday,vacation,or sick,with a flat amount,rather than computing that as time worked,as i t would create future problems. Councilman Bluntschly asked the City Attorney i f computing overtime by anything worked beyond regularly scheduled hours,would create a problem. Mr.Da Vee explained why this may not be feasible. Councilman Damiano stated that as a municipality,i t is the taxpayers money that pays salaries,and this should be taken into consideration. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl observed that there seems to be many questions on this issue,and suggested postponing until a later date. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 4 Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.597 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17,1987. Councilwoman Perkins seconded the motion. VOTE:P In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilwoman Perkins, Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Bluntschly, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Opposed:Councilman Burgess The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS S.R.P.69kV TRANSMISSION LINES (Postponed Item) )Mr.Da Vee explained that Salt River Projects have previously presented the alternative corridors for the 69kV transmission lines and the need for those lines,to the City Council,requesting recommendations for corridor route preferences,and that at the last meeting the Salt River Project order of preference was as follows:Tomahawk,Cortez, Goldfield,and then Idaho. Mr.Da Vee stated that a letter was received from a Mr.Hartono who wishes to put in a development on the east side of Tomahawk,so does not want the transmission line placed on that side of Tomahawk Road. Mr.Tom Binder,2104 W.Strafford, Chandler,representing Salt River Project,stated that Mr.Ben Allander is present to answer questions brought up at the last meeting. Mr.Ben Allander addressed the Council with an overview of the proposed transmission lines,and the reasons for wishing the corridor on Tomahawk Road,and also explained that i t is not feasible to put this line underground due to the very high cost which would affect the customers. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked about the Mayor's suggestion of running the line down Superstition. Mr.Allander replied that the necessary "loop"could not be accomplished by going down Superstition,and outlined the cost differences between the alternate routes. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 5 Councilman Damiano asked which side of Tomahawk Road did S.R.P.intend to construct the 69kV line. Mr.Allander stated that i t was the original intent to place the line on the east side of Tomahawk,but they would be willing to construct the line on the west side. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl expressed the opinion that the Idaho Road route is most desireable,as there is an existing line. Mr.Allander stated that they would be willing to consider the Idaho Road route. Councilwoman Gardner asked what Salt River Project's original intent was. Mr.Allander replied that Tomahawk Road was the original preference,primarily due to cost. Councilwoman Gardner expressed an objection to the Idaho route,feeling that the close proximity to the school is not safe. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT HAVING CONSIDERED VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE ROUTES,THE RANKING OF CORRIDORS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 69kV TRANSMISSION LINE BE SUBMITTED TO SALT RIVER PROJECT: 1.TOMHAWK 2.IDAHO 3.CORTEZ 4.GOLDFIELD AND FURTHER REQUEST THAT PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE FINAL DESIGN,SALT RIVER PROJECT HOLD A PUBLIC/NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING TO ALERT THE PUBLIC AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF INTENTIONS AND TO RESOLVE ANY CONFLICT OR CONCERN THAT MAY ARISE; AND FURTHER REQUEST THAT ALL EXISTING LINES AND SERVICES BE REMOVED AND CONSOLIDATED WITH THE 69kV CONSTRUCTION IN ORDER TO REDUCE CLUTTER AND MINIMIZE THE ESTHETICAL IMPACT OF THE NEW CONSTRUCTION. The motion died due to lack of a second. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT, HAVING CONSIDERED VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE ROUTES,THE RANKING OF CORRIDORS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 69kV TRANSMISSION LINE BE SUBMITTED TO SALT RIVER PROJECT: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 6 1.IDAHO 2.TOMAHAWK 3.CORTEZ 4.GOLDFIELD AND FURTHER REQUEST THAT PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE FINAL DESIGN,SALT RIVER PROJECT HOLD A PUBLIC/NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING TO ALERT THE PUBLIC AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF INTENTION AND TO REOLVE ANY CONFLICT ORDINANCE CONCERN THAT MAY ARISE; AND FURTHER REQUEST THAT ALL EXISTING LINES AND SERVICES BE REMOVED AND CONSOLIDATED WITH THE 69kV CONSTRUCTION IN ORDER TO REDUCE CLUTTER AND MINIMIZE THE ESTHETICAL IMPACT OF THE NEW CONSTRUCTION. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Bluntschly, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Burgess,Councilwoman Perkins The motion failed. Councilwoman Gardner stated that SRP does not have to construct the line the way the Council vetes,as this is just a courtesy to the City. Councilman Burgess stated that they are going to put the line where they wish to anyway. Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT THIS ITEM BE CONTINUED. The motion failed due to lack of a second. Councilwoman Gardner stated that SRP needs an answer,and to continue would not accomplish anything. Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT A RECOMMENDATION BE MADE TO SALT RIVER PROJECT THAT THEY WORK WITH CITY STAFF AND GO ALONG WITH WHAT STAFF RECOMMENDS AS THE BEST CORRIDOR; AND FURTHER REQUEST THAT PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE FINAL DESIGN,SALT RIVER PROJECT HOLD A PUBLIC/NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING TO ALERT THE PUBLIC AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF INTENTION AND TO REOLVE ANY CONFLICT ORDINANCE CONCERN THAT MAY ARISE; AND FURTHER REQUEST THAT ALL EXISTING LINES AND SERVICES BE REMOVED AND CONSOLIDATED WITH THE 69kV CONSTRUCTION IN ORDER TO REDUCE CLUTTER AND MINIMIZE THE ESTHETICAL IMPACT OF THE NEW CONSTRUCTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 7 motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the Vice Mayor Bakkedahl recessed the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m. NEW BUSINESS REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION )Director of Community Services Jeff Bell explained that the terms of John Granillo,Jr.,and Lois Broman have expired,and that both have indicated a desire to continue to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilwoman Perkins asked i f there was any advertisement for new members. Mr.Bell replied that vacancies are not advertised unless the old members do not wish to continue. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that there is not an existing policy for Boards and Commissions. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT JOHN GRANILLO,JR.,AND LOIS BROMAN BE REAPPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION,SAID TERMS TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30,1990. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Damiano, Councilman Burgess,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Opposed:Councilman Bluntschly,Councilwoman Perkins The motion carried. DATE FOR SPECIAL BOND ELECTION CANVASS OF VOTES )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 8 explained that as part of the election procedure,a canvass of votes has to be held following the election,to accept or reject the results. Councilwoman Perkins MOVED THAT A SPECIAL MEETING BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 17,1987,AT 7:00 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,FOR THE CANVASS OF VOTES FOR THE SPECIAL BOND ELECTION. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Ms Connelly informed the Council that on November 5th,at 3:00 p.m.,there will be a training class for election board officials,and a Logic and Accuracy Test immediately following the class. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION TO CLEAN PROPERTY,LUCAS )Ms Connelly explained that Mr.Lucas has requested a 45 day extension to clean his property. Councilman Burgess asked i f Mr.Lucas has made any attempt to clean the property himself,other than a sign advertising free firewood. Ms Connelly replied that Mr.Lucas said he has hauled some of i t away. Councilman Burgess stated that this property is an on -going problem. Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT MR.STEVE LUCAS BE GIVEN AN EXTENSION TO BRING HIS PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE 9-2 OF THE CITY CODE,TO EXPIRE 15 DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF NOTIFICATION. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. Councilman Bluntschly stated that the reason for only a 15 day extension,is that i t appears Mr.Lucas wants someone else to haul off his material. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 9 STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, SL 8709-1,ENCHANTED ACRES UNIT TWO PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-52 )Director of Public Works Rich Broman stated that the owner of Enchanted Acres Unit Two has requested a street light improvement district be formed,and that Resolution No.87-52 is presented for consideration. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.87-52,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PURCHASE ELECTRICITY,WHICH INCLUDES A CHARGE FOR THE USE OF LIGHTING FACILITIES,FOR STREET LIGHTS WITHIN AN AREA: DESCRIBED AS ENCHANTED ACRES UNIT TWO,A SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN BOOK 16 PAGE 58,PINAL COUNTY RECORDER,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA. ALL WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,PURSUANT TO A.R.S.48-616 AND 48-617 DECLARING THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT,AND THAT THE COST OF SAID ELECTRICITY SHALL BE ASSESSED ON A CERTAIN DISTRICT,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT,PZ-70-85, QUAIL CREEK APARTMENTS PHASE ONE )Assistant Planner Julie Reid briefed the Council on the proposed planned devlopment of Quail Creek Apartments with Phase One to include ten acres,and stated that the Development Coordinating Committee recommends approval subject to requirements outlined. Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer infored the Council that the developer and architect for the project are present should the Council have any questions. Councilman Bluntschly asked i f the Director of Planning felt comfortable approving this development prior to receiving the final plans. Mr.Newcomer stated that the developer has made a committment to submitting those for approval. Councilman Burgess asked i f the developer has agreed to all of the stipulations. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 10 Ms Reid replied that they have agreed to accomplish those. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that building permits would not be issued should the stipulations not be accomplished. Ms Reid stated that most of the stipulations have been accomplished other than the landscaping plans,which is reasonable. Mr.Gene Larson,representing the Quail Creek Partnership,the developer of the project,1513 E.Mountain View, Paradise Valley,stated that this will be developed,and invited the Council and staff to the ground -breaking for the construction. Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR QUAIL CREEK APARTMENTS,PHASE ONE (PZ-70-85) BASED ON THE ELEVATIONS,PLANS,FLOOR PLANS,ENGINEERING PLANS,LANDSCAPE PLANS AND RENDERINGS,AND INCLUDING THE REVISED PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND; 1.THE OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THIS PORTION OF PHASE I SHALL EXTEND FROM STATION 4 +30 TO STATION 13 +70 TO INCLUDE TAPERSECTION ALONG IDAHO ROAD. 2.THE OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS ARE TO BE POSTPONED FOR A MAXIMUM OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE.DEVELOPER HAS POSTED WITH THE CITY A CONSTRUCTION ASSURANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF THE CONSTRUCTION. 3.POOL AND POOL AREA LANDSCAPING PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY,REVIEWED, APPROVED AND CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR THE PROJECT. 4.FIRE HYDRANTS AND STREET LIGHTS SHALL NOT BE POSTPONED.FIRE HYDRANTS MUST BE INSTALLED AND OPERATIONAL PRIOR TO ABOVE -GROUND CONSTRUCTION PER APACHE JUNCTION FIRE DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS. 5.LANDSCAPING PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE. BE APPROVED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 11 Councilman Damiano seconded the 1 PROPOSED RESOLUTION ON.87-53,AB -87-08, ABANDONMENT OF OF WEST 15'OF SAN MARCOS ) )Mr.Broman explained that this is a request for the abandonment of the west fifteen feet of San Marcos Drive,and stated that the Development Coordinating Committee has no .objection to the abandonment. Councilman Bluntschly asked i f this will impede emergency vehicles from access. Mr.Broman replied that i t would not. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.87-53,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN DEDICATED RIGHT-OF-WAY DESCRIBED AS THE WEST 15 FEET OF SAN MARCOS DRIVE BETWEEN SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD AND VIRGINIA STREET DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -87-08 IS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS A ROADWAY AND IS HEREBY VACATED AS PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED,SUBECT TO UTILITY EASEMENTS OVER THE ENTIRE AREA. Councilman Bluntschly seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.87-54, AB -83-21,EXPIRATION CLAUSE )Ms Reid explained that this abandonment was approved in February,1984,by Resolution No.83-66,with a two year expiration clause should the development not occur and the property be reverted back to the original owners,but this project has proceeded so i t is necessary to adopt a new resolution with the reversionary clause to allow the development to proceed. City Attorney David Alexander asked i f these abandonments are in the entire project,or only Phase One. Ms Reid replied that this includes the whole project. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.87-54,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,REPEALING RESOLUTION NO.83-66 AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED, REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 12 AND ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOF,RESOLUTION NO.87-54,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ON NORTH APACHE DRIVE FROM WEST ROUNDUP STREET TO WEST TEPEE STREET;WEST SHIPROCK STREET FROM 225 FEET WEST OF NORTH APACHE DRIVE TO NORTH IDAHO ROAD;AND WEST ROUNDUP STREET FROM NORTH PLAZA DRIVE TO 165 FEET EAST OF NORTH APACHE DRIVE,AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -83-21,ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS ROADWAYS AND ARE HEREBY ABANDONED AND EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ROADWAY REST STOP AREA )Mr.Broman stated that the Arizona Department of Transportation has extended funding to assist small urban areas in providing roadside rest areas along the U.S.60 and State highway systems,and that this year $250,000 is available for communities willing to participate in the program,providing the City would assume responsibility for maintenance. Mr.Broman further stated that the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations have indicated a wish to relocate the Don's Monument to allow for more exposure of the Monument,and that taking advantage of the funding would allow for a rest area and more exposure for the Monument,which is located in front of the Grand Center. Councilwoman Gardner expressed concern of traffic at that particular intersection,and suggested that a different location be considered. Councilman Damiano agreed that a rest stop at that intersection would cause more accidents,and should be located on the freeway,not in the middle of the City. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl also agreed that i t would cause a traffic problem. Mr.Da Vee explained that having the rest area accessible would prevent vandalism and allow for maintenance and police patrol. Councilman Burgess stated that this is the only feasible location,but would i t would not be necessary to put in restrooms. Ms Ruth Abbott,4655 N.Winchester, Apache Junction,addressed the Council in favor of a rest area at the proposed location,and stated that i t was understood that there is an alternate site. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 13 Councilman Burgess asked i f there are alternate sites. Mr.Broman replied that this location is the recommended site due to the Don's Monument,but should the Council desire other sites can be investigated on Highway 88 or the Goldfield/Tomahawk areas. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked i f a specific area has to be identified prior to submitting the application. application has already been submitted. may be changed. staff consider alternate locations. Councilwoman Gardner stated that the Mr.Broman stated that the location Councilwoman Gardner asked that Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A ROADSIDE REST STOP; AND THAT STAFF LOOK AT THE POSSIBILITY OF ALTERNATE SITES. Councilwoman Perkins seconded the motion. Councilman Bluntschly asked i f as well as looking for alternate sites,will this location also be considered. Councilwoman Gardner replied that this site not be considered at all. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl suggested that this site may be a possibility,with changes. Councilwoman Gardner stated that that was fine. Councilman Bluntschly stated that for the Don's Monument,this location is ideal,with traffic flow changes. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 14 TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT STUDY )Mr.Broman explained that an intergovernmental agreement has been prepared for a Transportation/Transit Study by the Arizona Department of Transportation,and that the request for proposals has been advertised. Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REFERRED TO AS ADOT CONTRACT NO.88-0140 FOR A TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT STUDY. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, NOVEMBER 16,1987 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, NOVEMBER 17,1987 )Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON NOVEMBER 16,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON NOVEMBER 17,1987,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilwoman Gardner requested a joint work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission,for December 5,1987,be placed in the next work session agenda for discussion. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl reminded the public of the public forum to be held on November 4,1987,at 7:00 p.m.,at the Four Peaks Elementary School,in regard to the bond issue. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 15 REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT )Councilman Bluntschly MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:33 P.M. Councilman Damiano 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 October 20,1987 ACCEPTED THIS 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER ,1987,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 28TH DAY OF DECEMBER ,1987. NORMAN S.HILL City Clerk ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3,1987 PAGE 16