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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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