Minutes - 1994 - City Council - 03/08/1994 - RegularEAGLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 8, 1994
Pre Council: The Sheriff report was given by Lt.
Lt. Woodcook introduced Officer Ron Love to the
designated officer for the Eagle area.
Dale Woodcook.
Council as the
The Pathway/Greenbelt report was given by Don Stockton and Larry
Cadwell. The discussion turned to ditch company and canal company
concerns and declarations of easements. There needs to be a title
search in order to establish the validity to claims of "exclusive"
easements. The investigation should start with Great Sky
Subdivision. The City Attorney needs to review the deed after the
title search and proceed from that point. This will be discussed
further in regular session.
Mary Berent reported on P&Z activities.
Gary Madenford approached the Council for consideration of a
foundation permit for a pre-start in Redwood Creek Subdivision.
This home will be a parade of homes entry. The City Attorney
informed the Council that the agencies such as sewer and water
(Central District Health) have jurisdiction over approval of a
permit, rather than the City of Eagle, pursuant to ECC 7-1A-2.A.
The Eagle City Council met in regular session on March 8, 1994.
Mayor GUERBER presiding.
The following members were presents
STAN BASTIAN, MORGAN MASNER.
RICK YZAGUIRRE, THOMAS EASON,
Moved by BASTIAN and seconded by YZAGUIRRE to approve the minutes
of the February 22, 1994 meeting subject to a correction on page 2,
paragraph 2. the name should be "Tom" not "John". ALL AYE:
MOTION CARRIED.
LONGSON SUBDIVISION-Extension of Times
LeAnn Longson asked for consideration for an extension of time due
to the delay in sewer reaching the development area. Moved by
BASTIAN and seconded by YZAGUIRRE to grant a one year extension of
time. ALL AYE: MOTION CARRIED.
HIGH COUNTRY ESTATES-ADA COUNTY TRANSMITTAL 94-10-PDR/94-09-94-ZCs
Dave Roylance presented the project to the Council. This project
includes 33 building lots, 5 common areas on 72 acres. Moved by
YZAGUIRRE and seconded by EASON to recommend approval of this
project subject to the conditions recommended by staff. BASTIAN
asked for an amendment to exclude #1 and #5 conditions. The
amendment received no second. A vote on the motion was unanimous.
BUDGET REVIEWs
Barbara Montgomery, City Clerk/Treasurer reviewed the budget with
Council and advised them that the budget must be re-opened for
public hearing due to the LID funds and expenditures omitted
earlier. There are also other revenues and expenses that should be
included in the amended budget. Those items are the ACHD impact
fees, utility franchise fees, a possibility of an Eagle Quest
Community Grant and a SBA Grant. The fee schedule may need to be
amended in order to provide the additional expenditures,
specifically the City Planner and legal expenses. Additional
expenditures may be incurred by the contracting of a City Planner,
additional computer equipment for the planner, insurance
deductibles and additional legal expenses in order to attend P&Z
meetings. The City Clerk suggested part of the expenses can be
accomplished by reducing the line item for park acquisition. Moved
by MASNER and seconded by EASON to continue the budget amendment by
publishing a hearing date. ALL AYE: MOTION CARRIED.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS:
A proposal for an amendment to Title $ for minimum lot sizes was
presented by BASTIAN to the Council. After discussion a motion was
made by MASNER and seconded by BASTIAN to authorize review of the
proposal by the City Attorney and City Engineer, and return a
proposal to Council for the next meeting. The proposal will
include amendments to Title 8 and 9, and if need be, the
Comprehensive Plan, including a "date certain". ALL AYE: MOTION
CARRIED.
Moved by EASON and seconded by I~ASNER to move item #1, under
Unfinished Business to the final item under #7. ALL AYE: MOTION
CARRIED.
MORATORIUM - RE-EVALUATION:
After discussion a motion was made by BASTIAN and seconded by
MASNER to declare a moratorium until the next regularly scheduled
meeting, at which time legal counsel will have prepared a proposed
emergency ordinance with the aid of the City Engineer and staff.
ALL AYE: MOTION CARRIED.
Mona Mack, City Attorney, recommended a newspaper
order to inform the public. Mona will submit the
newspaper.
publication in
notice to the
BUSINESS LICENSES: The City Clerk proposed that Business Licenses
and Home Occupation Licenses become a requirement. After
discussion it was determined that Home Occupation Licenses should
be implemented, but the requirement for Business Licenses should
not.
GREAT SKY ESTATES:
The pathway and irrigation system was addressed. Mona Mack, City
Attorney reviewed the conditions of approval. Those conditions do
not mandate a pressurized irrigation system, but advocate an
acceptable water delivery system. Moved by EASON and seconded by
YZAGUIRRE to accept the proposal that Great Sky submitted for a
water delivery system. ALL AYE: MOTION CARRIED.
REPORTS:
The City Clerk asked for direction from Council on the utility
Franchise Ordinance. She informed the Council that areas outside
the certified area for Eagle Water Co. are being or are about to
serve without the benefit of an agreement between the City and Bob
DeShazo, owner of the water company. Moved by EASON and seconded
by MASNER to authorize the City Attorney to begin whatever efforts
needed to enforce the franchise ordinance for fees. ALL AYE:
MOTION CARRIED.
ENGINEER REPORT-PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEM:
The City Engineer, Stan McHutchinson, reported that the Ad hoc
Committee on pressurized irrigation systems has completed a draft
report, but there is no final draft to give the Council. He will
submit a report before the end of April.
The Park report included the playground equipment is now being
installed. The plan is to remove the rail road ties and replace
them. Mayor GUERBER will write a letter to the Eagle Scouts
commending them on the work they initiated in the park. EASON was
asked to check on the lighting in Friendship Park, perhaps on a
timer for lights through a coin box. Eason suggested Tot equipment
be incorporated in Friendship Park.
A Transit System was discussed. Mayor GUERBER will contact APA
regarding grant funds.
The City Clerk presented a proposal on the description and criteria
for a City Planner. The Council directed that under Job Duties #1
should read "Assist Planning and Zoning, Council and City Clerk in
development and review of amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and
ordinances". #2 should omit the words "rather than the developer
presenting the plan".
Moved by EASON and seconded by MASNER to adjourn to go into
executive session to discuss personnel matters, and possible
litigation. ALL AYE: MOTION CARRIED.
The regular session resumed at 12:15 p.m.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: The City Clerk advised the Council that
due to illness in the office the claims are not available at this
time. Since some of the Claims must be paid prior to the next
Council meeting she asked for approval of the Claims to be
presented to a Council member at a later date. Moved by EASON and
seconded by MASNER to approve the claims as presented. ALL AYE~
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by EASON and seconded by YZAGUIRRE to correct the Recreation
Contract with the Seventh Day Adventist Church to omit the "in lieu
of rent'* and include rent payments to be made to the church
directly. The City Attorney will correct the Recreation Director
Contract so that it can be executed. ALL AYE: MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by MASNER and seconded by YZAGUIRRE to instruct the City
Attorney to proceed with litigation. ALL AYE: MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 12.25 p.m.
Respect fu~ ly submitted:
EAGLE C1TI~¥. CLERK ,~ :~
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MAYOR STEVE GUERBER