Minutes - 1989 - City Council - 10/24/1989 - RegularEAGLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 1989
The Eagle City Council met in regular session on October 24,
1989. Mayor GUERBER presiding.
The following members were present:
STEVE HAMMONS STEVE MATLOCK.
TOM MINOW,
GARY WALKER.
State of the City Address given by Mayor GUERBER. (attached)
Moved by MINOW and seconded by MATLOCK to approve the minutes of
the October 10, 1989 meeting as presented. ALL AYE~ MOTION
CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING-C. L. House Minor Commercial Subdivision:
Pat Tealey of Tealey Surveying represented C. L. House, and spoke
for the proposed commercial minor subdivision proposal. The
split would allow 3 parcels, but there is no planned development
of the property at this time. Mr. Tealey introduced to council
a proposal to vacate Third Street. He advised council that at
least 30 feet of the vacated area would return to city
ownership, and perhaps 60 feet, subject to an investigation by
ACHD. There was no additional testimony and the public hearing
was closed.
Discussion took place regarding the vacation of Third Street, the
access to the property and sewer-water.
Moved by MINOW and seconded by MATLOCK to approve the subdivision
proposal as presented, subject to the Eagle Planning and Zoning
recommendation, that if development occurs, central sewer and
water will be in the plan. Also, to give the indication that the
city would look favorable to the vacation of Third street,
subject to a public hearing by ACHD. ALL AYE= MOTION CARRIED.
It is also the
place that one
access points.
opinion of council that should development take
access will be provided rather than 3 individual
ORDINANCE #156: An Ordinance adopting annexation of the Joplin
Ranch and R-5 zoning. Moved by MINOW and seconded by MATLOCK to
approve Ordinance #156 (third reading). Roll call on the motion
resulted as follows: AYE: MINOW, MATLOCK, HAMMONS, WALKER.
MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE #157: The "Centennial Ordinance", Historic
Preservation. Mayor GUERBER opened the town meeting regarding
the proposed ordinance and declared it was the third reading.
James Gipson gave testimony in favor of the ordinance, there was
no opposition. Moved by MINOW and seconded by MATLOCK to adopt
the ordinance as
follows: AYE:
CARRIED.
presented. Roll call on the motion resulted as
MINOW, MATLOCK, HAMMONS, WALKER. MOTION
DESIGN REVIEW-ISLAND INNs
Jim Gipson, Chairman of the Design Review Committee represented
the committee in some questions the committee has regarding the
Island Inn. Mr. Gipson stated that the committee approved the
sign to the bar, but was asked nothing more. They feel that
other criteria was omitted and should be addressed, per his
letter previously given to council. The council asked the city
attorney to write a letter to the owners of Island Inn outlining
some concerns of Design Review including the sign, a street light
at the entrance and outlining the criteria to be followed.
Moved by MINOW and seconded by WALKER to adjourn the meeting in
order to confer with council. Council adjourned at 8:25 p.m. and
resumed at 8s30 p.m.
FINDING OF FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: St. Mathews Catholic
Church. Moved by MATLOCK and seconded by MINOW to approve the
findings as presented. ALL AYE: MOTION CARRIED.
EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR LIBRARY SERVICES CONTRACT: Moved by
HAMMONS and seconded by MINOW to approve the contract between the
Ada County Free Library District and the Library as presented.
The contract provides for Ada County books to be set up in the
Eagle Library, a rotation method employed, reciprocal services
and an additional part time employee in the Eagle Library. There
is no money exchange. Roll call resulted as follows: ALL AYE:
MOTION CARRIED.
ADDITION TO THE AGENDA: Moved by WALKER and seconded by MINOW to
add an appointment to the Library Board on the agenda. ALL AYEs
MOTION CARRIED. Moved by MINOW and seconded by HAMMONS to
approve the appointment of Pat Krasen to the Eagle Library Board.
ALL AYEs MOTION CARRIED.
ADA COUNTY TRANSMITTAL 89-49-CU-Roundys Moved by MINOW and
seconded by WALKER to approve the transmittal as recommended by
Planning and Zoning, that sewer be required within one year of
the installation of pipe down State Street. ALL AYEs MOTION
CARRIED.
TIM BARNETTs Eagle Arboretums Presentation regarding the
possibility of having an arboretum within the City of Eagle. An
arboretum is a place where many kinds of trees or shrubs are
grown for study or display. Mr. Barnett suggests that this
arboretum would be a world-class arboretum, a very large area
with scientific value as well as beauty. He indicated that
there is only one site left in Ada County is suitable for a world
class arboretum, above Floating Feather Road known as the
Holgate Ranch. This project would require time, study, funding,
and donations.
Lindsay, Hart,
the project as a non-profit entity.
Moved by MATLOCK and seconded by WALKER to support the
feasibility study to start the project. ALL AYE:
CARRIED.
Mona Mack advised Mr. Barnett that the law firm,
Neil, Wiegler, would donate pro-bono services for
MAYOR'S REPORT: We have recorded the warranty deed for
End of Orval Krasen Park donated to the City of Eagle.
idea and
MOTION
the N.
We have received a letter of complaint from Gary Barnes regarding
Eagle Rim. Variance was given with the condition that Mr. Barnes
fence problem created by the developer would be eliminated. Mr.
Barnes problem has not been solved. Moved by MINOW and seconded
by WALKER to instruct the City Attorney, Mona Mack, to write the
developer and advise him that all building permits will be
discontinued until the problem is resolved. AYEs MATLOCK,
MINOW, WALKER. NAY: HAMMONS MOTION CARRIED.
COMMITTEE REPORT~ Lights= HAMMONS advised the council that a
letter has been delivered to Idaho Power regarding the lights.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Moved MINOW and seconded by MATLOCK to
approve the claims as presented. Roll call resulted as follows
AYE: MINOW, MATLOCK, HAMMONS, WALKER. MOTION CARRIED.
The council meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully~bmitted'.
B~bara Montgomery, Ci~Clerk~
Approved:
Mayor--Steve Guerbe~