Minutes - 1988 - City Council - 03/01/1988 - SpecialCITY COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING
MARCH 1, 1988
The Eagle City Council met in special session at the Eagle
Primary School at 7~30 p.m. on March 1, 1988.
The purpose of the meeting was to receive input from the
different public entities within the impact area of Eagle in the
process of planning for the future of Eagle.
MAYOR GUERBER called for discussion from the audience.
MERIDIAN SCHOOL DIST: Susan Liehe, the school system has no
immediate plans, within the next 5 years, for the City of Eagle.
They have classroom availability in the schools at this time, but
must have adequate teachers to use them if necessary.
IDAHO DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: John Sharp, the bypass is no
longer on the 6 year program. The plans for the upcoming season
is the extension and widening from the Interstate to Fairview and
to Chinden. The Plan now is to begin the Interstate to the
Fairview section in June, 1988, with the remainder of the project
to be completed next year. The bypass depends on priorities and
money budgeted in coming years. It is estimated that the Eagle
intersection passes 7,500 cars a day. MATLOCK stated that he
understood that with the finishing of the Interstate to Eagle
that the load would number 27,000 a day. The engineer said the
intersection would face "gridlock" with that many vehicles.
Projection for 44 and 55 from State Street to dry Creek is 4 to
5 lanes and is a short term project.
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY~ John Stolley, ACHD plans no major changes at
this time. When asked about "private" streets vs. "public" the
answer was that there are no problems with the highway department
as far as streets are concerned as long as all streets meet
highway requirements.
BANBURY DEVELOPER: Tom Wright, stated that he believes that
there is a "market resistance" to private roads. The public wants
a street that will be county maintained.
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DARRYL WATSON, EAGLE P&Z: Would like to see a lower speed limit
between Stierman and State St. as it is a bus stop for school
children and is too fast and dangerous. The speed limit is now
45mph.
APA: Dale Rosebrock, said they deal with long range planning
through projections through population estimates forecasts,
economic development, & mapping. They Just completed a forecast
for Eagle, they estimate a population of 9,100 by the year 2000,
a 2% increase per year in Ada County, which is double that of the
rest of the nation.
ADA COUNTY SHERIFF: Ted Bowers, advised the council on response
time. He said that they have 4 patrol officers, 1 trainee. That
it is advisable to contract a patrol officer for a certain
vicinity in order to respond quicker. The department is
understaffed and, therefore, response calls are an estimated 30%
longer time period. He estimated that in the near future Eagle
might look at contracted police patrol officer and that it would
have to budget to maintain that officer. The budget would
include salary, benefits, insurance, car, maintenance, gas and
dispatch services. Mayor GUERBER estimated that the budget to
maintain an officer would be approximately $30,000.
EAGLE SEWER DISTRICT: Jim Heath, stated that they are adding
hookups now to the Riverview district of town, about 70 houses,
and have the capacity for future growth. The Sewer District is
working on a grant to incorporate Roundy Trailer Park annexing to
the Eagle Sewer Dist., with that and the Treasure Valley
connections, about 85% of the capability for expansion would be
used. The Sewer District would like to enlist council help in
discouraging septic tanks, as it will be a future problem and
they are willing to work with the council regarding same.
EAGLE RANCH WATER CO.: Robert DeShazo, improvements in the
company have been, the adding of Eagle Hills West and Eagle Hills
East. They have been negotiating with Eagle Ridge and Eagle Rim,
also Treasure Valley Mobile Home Park. Last year they
refurbished well #3 and still have capability for growth.
EAGLE RANCH WATER CO.: Tom Gilbert, talked about the Clean Water
Act, the chlorination of all ground water. This act will
eventually effect all public entities, schools, etc. The act
will increase rates about 20%. It requires upgrading of water
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systems. He estimates that Boise will have to upgrade their
system about $20,000 worth. All ground water will be regulated
and will take effect by the Idaho Dept of Water Resources and
EPA. Water Resources will do the testing. The other measure of
the same law is that as of June, 1988, there will be a ban on ALL
LEAD PIPES.
BOISE RIVER TRAIL FOUNDATIONz Meredeth Carnahan, estimate that
they will be from Lucky Peak to Eagle Island by 1990, that it
will be built in sections, as money is available. They want to
complete from Eagle State Park to Eagle Road this year.
Financially speaking, the estimate of expenses are $50,00 to
$60,000 for one mile. The money will come through grants and
donations. This is not a short term project, as there will
always be maintenance, which is projected to be paid for by
endowments.
EAGLE PUBLIC LIBRARY~ Ada Costanzo and Ann Gallinger, the Library
recently took a survey and received back 13% answers. The survey
was to find out how many residents use the library and what the
estimate would be for future use. They discovered that many
Eagle residents did not know about a Eagle Library. They
estimate having a new building within 5 years, and hope to
receive a grant in order to build.
EAGLE PLANNING AND ZONINGs Fred Wilson, Chairman, stated that
P&Z is looking at a 10 year goal, that consideration in the 10
projection is environment, and controlled growth. Mr. Wilson
wants a recommendation to go to Ada County that the City of Eagle
plans as well as zones the urban area and the impact area of
Eagle in order for Eagle to plan its own destiny. Planning and
Zoning is looking at land use and zoning ordinances now and will
work with the water, sewer, highway, etc in order to provide a
long term growth projection in an orderly manner. Boise River
Ordinance (draft form) has been an issue P&Z has dealt with. He
reminded council of the state statute (local planning) that Eagle
can zone its own area, or conjunction with Ada County or Ada
County alone. That there are 3 alternatives. He believes the
City of Eagle should have that responsibility and govern the
zoning apart from Ada County.
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SHERRY SHARP: Believes that the speed limit on Eagle Road should
be reduced further out from the city limits than it is now. The
speed limit is now 35 mph, it should be 25 mph.
EAGLE FIRE DIST: By Mayor GUERBER, is in the process of annexing
BanBury to its district, it is within 4 miles and Meridian is
further away. Eagle can provide better protection of the
subdivision.
MAYOR GUERBER~ Talked about the new drainage district in Ada
county, newly formed and that requirements of funds may be forth
coming from Eagle residents.
The Senior/Community Center still needs $10,000 to finish to a
point of occupancy. To order to occupy the building floors and
parking are priorities. The City is negotiating a lease
agreement with Seniors now and expect to sign over the building
to them in May, 1988.
MAYOR GUERBER spoke of a summer recreation plan through U of
Idaho administrated through grants. The recreation would be for
all ages and would take place in our parks and the center.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9515 P.M.
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Mayor Steve Guerber