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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2,1986
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on September 2,1986,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 7:08 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilman Eidson gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:Councilman Jimenez,Councilman
Baljo,Councilwoman Gardner,
Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor
Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
Councilman Absent:Councilwoman Taylor
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Acting City Manager/City Clerk
Kathleen Connelly,
Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark
City Attorney David Alexander
Representing Director of Public
Safety,Lieutenant Dan Scott
Controller Keith Lewis
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
Director of Public Work
Rich Broman
Lieutenant Reed Cox
Economic Development Specialist
John Schoeph
Director of Community Services
Jeff Bell
Associate Planner Julie Reid
Deputy Director/Associate Planner
Jim Nakagawa
Ms Maxine Schoenhoft
11450 E.Crescent Avenue
Apache Junction,AZ
Mr.Joe Morvak
5090 E.Roosevelt
Apache Junction,AZ
Mr.Earl Laabs
1322 N.Goldfield
Apache Junction,AZ
Mr.Keith Stachar
6301 E.Roundup
Apache Junction,AZ
Mr.Dan Rafferty
10638 E.Boulder Dr.
Apache Junction,AZ
Mr.Arlie Myers
855 E.Desert
Apache Junction,AZ
Mr.Mike Mecsey
1835 E.6th St.
Tempe,AZ
Mr.James Payton
2109 S.Cactus
Apache Junction,AZ
Mr.Harold Englin
1155 W.Whitely St.
Apache Junction,AZ
Ms Midge Conway
902 S.Ocotillo
Apache Junction,AZ
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 AND 2 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous (Mayor Hill abstained on Item No.2,as was not present.)
The motion carried.
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
Mayor Hill thanked everyone present for attending the meeting.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Ms Maxine Schoenhoft,11450 E.Crescent Avenue,Apache Junction,addressed
the Council in regards to business licenses for Reflexology,requesting that the
City Code be changed to lower the fee from $1200.00.
Mr.Joe Morvak,5090 E.Roosevelt,Apache Junction,addressed the issue with
Grand Center sign,commented that most Board and Commission members have little
knowledge of the subject of the Board or Commission,and suggested educating
these members.
Mr.Earl Laabs,1322 N.Goldfield,Apache Junction,representing the Apache
Junction Contractor's Association,spoke in opposition to Ordinance No.503.
Mr.Keith Stachar,6301 E.Roundup,Apache Junction,addressed the Council
in opposition to Ordinance No.503.
Mr.Dan Rafferty,10638 E.Boulder Drive,Apache Junction,spoke on Item
No.8,PZ-30-86,requesting approval.
Mr.Arlie Myers,855 E.Desert,Apache Junction,Concrete Contractor,spoke
in opposition to Ordinance No.503,requesting that i t be repealed.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting City Manager Kathleen Connelly reported that the city was notified
that a grant has been awarded in the amount of $6,000 from the Governor's
Office.
Associate Planner Julie Reid stated that this Community Development Block
Grant was in the amount of $6,000 which was 20% of the funding for the entire
State.
Director of Public Works Rich Broman gave an update on the progress of
street improvements.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.520,
PZ-26-86 RIENDL )
)Associate Planner Julie Reid briefed
the Council on the application for rezoning of two combined parcel of 10 acres,
located on the southwest corner of West Lost Dutchman Boulevard and North Warner
Road,from General Rural to Multiple Family Residence by Planned Development,
submitted by Joe and Natalie Riendl,and stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval of the application.
Mr.Mike Mecsey,1835 E.6th St.,
Tempe,representing the applicants,requested approval of the rezoning.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.There being
no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.520,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.520,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-26-86 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-S/PD MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE ZONE BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.520,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl expressed
concern with the sewage system being partially in Pinal County.
Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer
stated that the developer would have to obtain a franchise in order to extend
lines into the City.
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.521,
PZ-27-86,OSBORN )
)Mr.Newcomer stated that this is an
application for rezoning of a three acre parcel,located on East 20th Avenue,
east of South Tomahawk Road,from General Rural to CR-3(MH)Single Family
Residence Zone,submitted by William and Betty Osborn represented by John
Gargrave,and further stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
approval of the rezoning,with the stipulation that the request be changed from
CR-3 to CR-2(MH).
Mr.John Gargrave,403 S.Cardinal,
Apache Junction,explained that the applicants propose to sell a portion of the
property and reside on a portion,and stated that CR-2 is sufficient.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.There being no
one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.521,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.521,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-27-85 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-3(MH)SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.521,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
THAT CR-3(MH)BE CHANGED TO CR-2(MH).
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Gardner asked i f
legally there may only be the three proposed splits.
City Attorney David Alexander stated
that legally one individual can only split i t into three parcels in either CR-2
or CR-3.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilman Jimenez,Councilman Baljo
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.525,
PZ-24-86,CASAllA
)Associate Planner Julie Reid briefed
the council on the request for rezoning of a 5 acre parcel,located on the
southeast corner of North Meridian Drive and West Lost Dutchman Boulevard,from
General Rural to C-2 Local Commercial District,and stated that the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommends approval of the application,and that the
requirement for a site plan is not included in the proposed ordinance.
Apache Junction,requested approval
Ms lone Chovanec,1980 W.Canyon,
of the application.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.
Mr.Joe Morvak,59 E.Roosevelt,
Apache Junction,addressed the Council in favor of the request for rezoning.
There being no one else wishing to
addressed the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.525,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.525,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-24-86 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-2 LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.525,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
THAT A SITE PLAN BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF DEVELOPMENT,PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION,
TO BE REVIEWED BY THE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE AND THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.526,
PZ-25-86,PAYTON
)Assistant Jim Nakagawa briefed the
Council on the application for rezoning of a 2.08 acre parcel,located on the
west side of Cactus Road,200 feet north of 4th Avenue,from General Rural to
Single Family Residence CR-2 (MH),and stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval of the request.
Mr.James Payton,210 S.Cactus
Road,Apache Junction,requested approval of the application.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.There being
no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.526,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.526,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-25-86 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-2 (MH)SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.526,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.527,PZ-28-86,
CONTINENTAL ILLINOIS NATIONAL BANK &
TRUST CO.OF CHICAGO (Trustee))
)Mr.Newcomer explained that the
applicants have not been able to submit the required quit -claim deeds for
roadway dedication,and after further study by staff,recommended that this
application for rezoning be returned to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.527,BE RETURNED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR A
HEARING AND BROUGHT BACK TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 7,1986.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.528,
PZ-30-86,FOLSOM AND RAFFERTY )
)Ms Reid stated that this is an
application for rezoning of two combined parcels of 2i acres,located on South
Royal Palm approximately 330 feet south of Southern Avenue,from General Rural
to CR-2 (MH)Single Family Residence,and further stated that both the Planning
and Zoning Commission and staff recommend denial of the application.
Mr.Newcomer commented that a
meeting was held with the adjoining property owners regarding basic zoning
issues,and i t was concluded that this particular neighborhood does desire a
higher density with major changes to the transportation system,which would
require easement dedications by the property owners.
Councilman Eidson asked for an
explanation of "spot zoning".
Mr.Newcomer explained that this is
basically zoning not in accord with the other zoning in the neighborhood,and in
this case,with the current street layout,i t cannot be accomodated.
Mr.Dan Rafferty,10638 E.Boulder
Drive,Apache Junction,representing the applicants,stated that this
neighborhood should not have been annexed originally as the property owners were
not in favor of that.
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 Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.528,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.528,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-30-86 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-2 (MH)SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.528,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
Councilman Baljo stated that this
request does not violate the General Plan,so should be allowed.
Councilman Jimenez commented that
compatibility with the surrounding area should be a major consideration in the
rezoning,and possibly the applicant would wait for the rezoning until i t is
decided whether the density in the neighborhood will be changed.
Ms Reid explained that a major
concern is the pedestrian traffic on Southern Avenue,and to set a zoning
precedent in a neighborhood such as this would proliferate and cause a problem
of private drives accessing onto Southern Avenue,over which the City has no
control.
motion.
to the motion.
HEARING BE REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC.
Councilman Eidson withdrew the
Councilman Baljo withdrew the second
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mr.Rafferty stated that Southern
Avenue is a main arterial street,and additional traffic should not be a
consideration.
Councilman Jimenez asked
Mr.Rafferty i f he would consider postponing this application,and working with
staff to determine how the area should continue to develop.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.528,BE POSTPONED FOR 90 DAYS UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING
OF DECEMBER 2,1986.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.529,
PZ-31-86,WILSON
)Ms Reid briefed the Council on the
request for rezoning of a 1.36 acre parcel,located on the south side of West
Shiprock midway between North Main Drive and North Ironwood Drive,from General
Rural to CR-2 (MH)Single Family Residence Zone,and stated that the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the rezoning.
Mr.Harold Englin,1155 W.Whitely
Street,Apache Junction,addressed the Council stating that he wished to
purchase the property,but i t is useless as presently zoned.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.
Ms Midge Conway,902 S.Ocotillo
Dr.,Apache Junction,stated that an adjacent property owner,being out of
-town,was not aware that he must protest on a Planning Department form but would
like to object to this application.
There being no one else wishing to
speak,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.529 BE POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER 7,1986,TO ALLOW THE THE ADJACENT
PROPERTY OWNER TO FILE A FORM OF PROTEST.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
Councilman Baljo spoke in favor of
the rezoning,stating that i t is in compliance with the General Plan.
Councilman Jimenez stated that the
adjacent property owner should have the opportunity to formally protest.
Ms Reid explained that due to this
person being on vacation,there was not sufficient time to submit a protest.
Councilman Eidson spoke against
postponing,feeling that a decision should be made at this time.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
Opposed:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Mayor Hill
The motion failed.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.529,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.529,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-31-86 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-2 (MN)SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.529,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilman Baljo,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,
Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Gardner
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.531,TRAFFIC
CONTROL DEVICES (With Emergency Clause))
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
explained that this ordinance is to repeal stop signs at three-way intersections
determined to be unnecessary.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance.There being
on one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.531,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE
READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.531,AN ORDINANCE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,REPEALING
THE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS INSTALLATIONS;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.531,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.532,
PZ-29-86,IMPERIAL )
)Ms Reid briefed the Council on the
application for rezoning of a 4.7 acre parcel,located between South Stagecoach
and South Acacia Road from Highway 60 North to East 18th Avenue,from General
Rural to C-3 General Commercial District,and stated that staff and Planning and
Zoning Commission both recommend approval of the application with stipulations
for dedications.
Mr.Dan Rafferty,representing the
applicants,stated that there are no immediate plans for this property and
requested approval of the application.
Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.There being
no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the
public.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.532,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE
BE WAIVED.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.532,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-29-86 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.532,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Hill recessed the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 10:06 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
RECONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO.503,
ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW,PERMITS AND
INSPECTIONS )
)Councilman Eidson stated that due to
lack of time to review this ordinance prior to it's adoption,i t should be
reconsidered as i t could cause hardships for small businesses.
Mayor Hill suggested postponing the
reconsideration to allow sufficient time to study the ordinance.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.503,BE RECONSIDERED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.503 BE CONTINUED AND AMENDED TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ON DECEMBER 5,
1986.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
Councilman Eidson requested that
this ordinance be discussed at the next two or three Work Sessions.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
MAJOR AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT,
PZ-51-83,WINDSONG MOBILE HOME PARK )
)Associate Planner Jim Nakagawa
explained that the applicant,Ms Joni Hegel of Sierra National Corporation,is
requesting a major amendment to the planned development for a 136 space rental
mobile home park,which meets open space requirements,and further stated that
staff recommends approval of this request,with the five stipulations.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT A
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT MAJOR AMENDMENT FOR WINDSONG MOBILE HOME PARK BY SIERRA
NATIONAL CORPORATION BE APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS ONE THROUGH FIVE.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
EXPIRATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
PZ-26-81,ORDINANCE NO.130 )
)Ms Reid stated that this was a
planned development proposal for a mini -storage,RV storage and retail store
complex to be located at the intersection of North Apache Trail,North
Winchester Road and East Superstition Blvd.,which expired on December 18,1985,
and that the developer has indicated that the present zoning is not appropriate,
requesting a change to be determined by the City Council.Ms Reid further
stated that staff recommends the zoning revert to C-3 General Commercial
District for the North 200 feet and C-2 Local Commercial District for the South
410 feet.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE
APPROVED EXTENSION OF ONE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 18,1985,FOR REZONING CASE
PZ-26-81 (ORDINANCE NO.130)HAS EXPIRED AND THEREFORE SHALL BE REVERTED TO THE
ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR THE NORTH 200 FEET
AND C-2 LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR THE SOUTH 410 FEET,THIS CLASSIFICATION
BEING DEEMED AN APPROPRIATE DESIGNATION FOR THE SUBJECT SITE,STIPULATING THAT
SITE PLAN APPROVAL OCCUR PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
KENDLEWOOD MANUFACTURING COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REVOLVING
LOAN ASSISTANCE
)Economic Development Specialist John
Schoeph explained that Kendlewood Manufacturing has acqiured a five acre site
for the production of custom-made,modular commercial and office units,and
would employ 15-20 persons,with a potential of 80-100 persons within 15
months,and requested Council support for the pre -application process to the
Arizona Department of Commerce for loan assistance.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE
MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE KENDLEWOOD
MANUFACTURING PROJECT TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD )
)Director of Community Services Jeff
Bell stated that a Talent Bank application has been submitted by B.J.Sutherland
to fill the vacancy on the Youth Advisory Board.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT B.J.
SUTHERLAND BE APPOINTED TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
)Mr.Bell stated that there are
currently two vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission,and that an
application has been submitted by Mr.Nicholas McVicker.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
NICHOLAS MCVICKER BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
LEASE FOR PROSPECTOR PARK CONCESSION
)Mr.Bell explained that one option
for the operation of the concession building at Prospector Park is to solicit
bids from vendors,based on a percentage of gross sales to be paid to the City.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES,THROUGH THE ACTING
CITY MANAGER,TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CONCESSION BUILDING AT
PROSPECTOR PARK.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
FIVE-YEAR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
)Mr.Bell recommended approval of the
Five -Year Parks and Open Space Plan as reviewed and approved by the Parks and
Recreation Commission and staff.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
FIVE YEAR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PLAN BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
FACILITY USE MANUAL AMENDMENT
FOR SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER
)Mr.Bell explained that since there
is not a policy established for the use of the new Senior/Community Center,and
requested that the Council amend the Community Service Department's Facility Use
Manual as per the submitted recommendations,adding that there is million dollar
liability insurance requirement for groups wishing to use the facility.
Councilmembers expressed concern
with the insurance requirement,and suggested checking into other possibilities.
City Attorney David Alexander stated
that the City should have this requirement.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT THE
POLICY AND FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE USE OF THE SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER BE POSTPONED
FOR 30 DAYS UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 7,1986,UNTIL THIS MAY
BE DISCUSSED IN WORK SESSION AND WITH THE CITY'S INSURANCE POLICY HOLDER.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
AWARD OF BID FOR TWO POLICE SPECIAL CARS )
)Lieutenant Reed Cox informed the
Council that four bids were submitted for two police special cars,and
recommended that the bid be awarded to Arnold's Auto Center,which was not the
lowest but more closely met the specifications.Lieutenant Cox explained that
one of these cars is for the Police Department and one for the City Manager.
Councilman Eidson stated that the
bid should be awarded to Arnold's Auto Center,as the local bidder.
Councilman Jimenez expressed his
opinion that the lower bids sufficiently met the specifications,and should be
awarded the bid whether located in Apache Junction or not.
Councilman Baljo also felt that the
bid should be awarded to the local bidder.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE
BID FOR TWO POLICE SPECIAL CARS BE AWARDED TO CHAPMAN CHEVROLET,IN THE AMOUNT
OF $11,856.76 EACH.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor
Bakkedahl,
Opposed:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Mayor Hill
The motion failed.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE BID
FOR TWO POLICE SPECIAL CARS BE AWARDED TO ARNOLD'S AUTO CENTER,IN THE AMOUNT OF
$12,235 PLUS TAX EACH.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
The motion failed.
Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE
TWO POLICE SPECIAL CARS BE ADVERTISED FOR REBID.
Councilman Jimenez seconded the
motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Jimenez,Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,
Councilwoman Gardner,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Vice Mayor Bakkedahl
The motion carried.
AWARD OF BID FOR POLICE MOTORCYCLES )
)Lieutenant Reed Cox stated that two
bids were received for two police motorcycles,and recommended awarding the bid
to Kawasaki in the amount of $8044.48 each.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE
BID FOR POLICE MOTORCYCLES BE AWARDED TO KAWASAKI,IN THE AMOUNT OF $8044.48.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF DATE FOR SPECIAL WORK SESSION)
)Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT A
SPECIAL WORK SESSION BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 18,1986,AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
SEPTEMBER 15,1986
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
SEPTEMBER 16,1986 )
)Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON
SEPTEMBER 15,1986,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,ON
SEPTEMBER 16,1986,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
None.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
Councilman Jimenez suggested inviting Arizona Department of Transportation
for a public information meeting in Apache Junction.
ADJOURNMENT )
)Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE
MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 11:33 P.M.
Councilman Baljo 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 Regular Meeting of August 5,1986
ACCEPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1986,BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
NORMAN S.HILL
Mayor