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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 10-15 AGE N D A MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1991 ITEM: MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD OCTOBER 1, 1991 (APPROVED) 1: FINAL PLAT ON CENTRAL VALLEY CORPORATE #3: (APPROVED) 2: FINAL PLAT ON FAUTH SUDIVISION WITH REQUEST FOR WAIVER ON DRY LINES: (FINAL PLAT - APPROVED) (WAIVER - DENIED) 3: APPROVE SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE # 557 FOR PUBLICATION: (APPROVED) 4: RESOLUTION # 141:RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE SITE: (APPROVE 5: ORDINANCE # 561: ORDINANCE ALLOWING ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE: (APPROVED) 6: RESOLUTION # 142: RESOLUTION ADOPTING DEFFERED COMPENSATION PLAN: (APPROVED 7: RESOLUTION # 143: RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEE SCHEDULE FOR ZONING & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS : (APPROVED) 8: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION ON PRELIMINARY PLAT ON FENWAY PARK SUBDIVISION(FORMERLY CRESTWOOD ESTATES) BY BILL BUCKNER: (APPROVED) 9: DEPARTMENT REPORTS: MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL OC'IOBER 15, 1991 The Regular meeting of the Meridian City Council was called to order by Mayor Grant P. Kingsford at 7:30 P.M.. Members Present: Ron Tolsma, Bob Giesler, Bert Myers, Max Yerrington: Others Present: Wayne Forrey, Karen Forrey, Bob Corrie, Kevin Jones, Frank Thomason, D'Arlene Stutzman, Greg Chapman, James Ireland, Ryan Walker, Gary Smith, Bill Musser, Jim Johnson, Wayne Crookston, Members of Scout Troop #126, MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD OC'IOBER I, 1991: The Motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Myers to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held October 1, 1991 as written: Motion Carried: All Yea: ITEM#l: FINAL PLAT ON CENTRAL VALLEY CORPORATE #3: Dave Roylance, I am the engineering representing the applicant. If you have any questions I'd be glad to answer them. Tolsma: You have seen the comments from the engineer? Roylance: We have and have been working with Gary. The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Tolsma to approve the Final Plat on Central Valley Corporate Park #3: Motion Carried: All Yea: ITEM #2: FINAL PLAT ON FAUTH SUBDIVISION WITH REQUEST FOR WAIVER ON DRY LINES: Fauth: I just wanted to say that I appreciate you considering this tonight. Kingsford: I have some real concern about waiving that variance on the dry line issue. Fauth: At this point is you know where would I even go to to lay it out. We are only going 20 ft. wide with the pavement. There will still be considerable room. What is the width of a street? Eng. Smith: 36 ft. back to curb back to curb, you have four foot of curb and gutter so you've got 32 ft. of actual pavement. Kingsford: I believe it's our intention to run that 8" line to Ustick and turn the corner with it. I have a real concern about granting that variance. The other concern that I have is I didn't see any provision that that property might be resubdivided. Has your engineer given any thought to a potent ion resubdivision. Fauth: Not at this point. Giesler: How long before that water and sewer could be out in that area? KIngsford: We are building that eight inch line in Meridian Road at this point. But It will still be 700 feet away. MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL OC'IOBER 1, 1991 PAGE #2 Kingsford: The property would it all sewer onto Ustick or is there potential for sewer directly across say the back of some of those other properties. Eng. Smith: The land drains from the south to the north towards Ustick. It was my impression that that would be how the sewer would have tobe constructed. Tolsma: What happens if in a couple of years they decide to annex that ground in, how would you fix all the water and sewer lines into that area if they are not put in now? Fauth: Well that's a good question I guess. I hate to be putting it in and then you change your mind and run it the opposite way. Kingsford: I think there is question but what it will have to drain onto Ustick Road. I support your idea but I do have some concerns that there is not some provisions made for resubdivision. Fauth: The sewer has to be down the center of the road? Eng. Smith: There is a corridor that the sewer can be installed within. Typically it is in the middle of the road. Fauth: I do have a 60 ft. right of way. Discussion. (TAPE ON FILE) Kingsford: What size pipe would that need? Eng. Smith: The State Health Department requires that any sewer line in any public right- of-way be a minimum of 8", there would be some manholes involved in that also, about every four hundred feet. Myers: I agree with the Mayor that those ought to be built in now. The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Yerrington not to approve the variance. Kingsford: I think a more appropriate way would be to approve the plat and deny the variance. Myers withdraws the Motion made and Yerrington withdraws the second. The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Yerrington to approve the Final Plat for Fauth Subdivision and deny the variance requested for the dry lines. Motion Carried: All Yea: Kingsford: I would like to recognize Boy Scout Troop #126 and welcome them to our meeting. ITEM #3: APPROVE SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #557 FOR PUBLICATION: Kingsford: On October I, 1991, at its regular meeting on the 1st Tuesday of the month, the Meridian City Council passed and approved Ordinance No. 557, which Ordinance amended the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision and Development Ordinance which are contained in Title 11, Chapter 2 and 9, respectively, of the Revised and Compiled Ordinances of the City of Meridian, the Title of which Ordinance No. 557 reads as follows: MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL OC'illBER 1, 1991 PAGE #3 Kingsford: This was done to summarize this Ordinance so that it wouldn't cost as much to publish it in the paper. The Motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Myers to approve the summary of Ordinance #557 for publication. Motion Carried: All Yea: Crookston: May I recommend that you reverse items #4 and #5 on the agenda. ITEM #5: ORDINANCE #561: ORDINANCE ALLOWING ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE: Kingsford: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION 'ill APPLY FOR A GRANT OF AUTHORITY 'ill ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A FOREIGN TRADE ZONE: FOR AUTHORIZATION 'ill ESTABLISH SUCH A ZONE UPON BEING FRANTED A FOREIGN TRADE ZONE: FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE FOREIGN TRADE ZONE ONLY UPON FURTHER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL~ REQUIRING THAT ANY FOREIGN TRADE ZONE ESTBLISHED BE OPERATED ACCORDING 'ill APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS~ THAT IN A FOREIGN TRADE ZONE IS GRANTED 'ill THE CITY, AUTHORIZATION 'ill OPERATE THE FOREIGN TRADE ZONE ITSELF OR 'ill ASSIGN AND DELEGATE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO AN OPERATOR OF THE ZONE ~ THAT IF A FOREIGN TRADE ZONE IS GRANTED TO THE CITY, THAT THE CITY AND ANY OPERA'IOR OF THE ZONE MAINTAIN SAID FOREIGN TRADE ZONE AS REQUIRED BY LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLICABLE THERE'ill~ REQUIRING THAT THE CITY, IF IT IS GRANTED A GENERAL PURPOSE TRADE ZONE, WILL EXERCISE ITS I RESPONSIBILITIES AS GRANTEE AS REQUIRED BY LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS PERTAINING THERE'ill~ AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Is there anyone present who wishes Ordinance #561 read in its entirety? No response. The Motion was made by Giesler and seconded by Myers that the rules and provisions of 50-902 and all rules and provisions requiring that Ordinances be read on three different days be dispensed with and that Ordinance #561 be passed and approved. Roll Call Vote: Yerrington - Yea~ Giesler - Yea~ Myers - Yea~ Tolsma - Yea~ Motion Carried: All Yea: ITEM #4: RESOLUTION #141: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE SITE: Kingsford: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN IN SUPPORT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GENERAL PURPOSE FOREIGN TRADE ZONE, REMOTE SITE FOREIGN TRADE ZONE, OR A SPECIAL PURPOSE FOREIGN TRADE SUBZONE WITH THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN~ AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AN OPERA'illRS AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL TRADE SERVICES, INC. SIMILAR TO ONE PRESENTED 'IO THE CITY BY INTER- NATIONAL TRADE SERVICES INC.~ NAMING AN OPERA'illR OF THE ZONE~ ENDORSING TREASURE VALLEY BUSINESS CENTER AS A FOREIGN TRADE ZONE SITE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Yerrington to approve Resolution #141. Motion Carried: All Yea: ITEM #6: RESOLUTION fI:l42: RESOLUTION AOOPTING DEFFERED COMPENSATION PLAN: Kingsford: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN ADOPTING A GENERAL EMPLOYEES NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE CITY EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN~ NAMING AN INITAL CONSULTANT AND ADVISOR FOR THE PLAN~ SETTING FORTH THAT THE PLAN SHALL BE MANAGES BY A GROUP OF TRUSTEES; NAMING AND APPOINTING THE INITAL TRUSTEES GROUP AND SETTING MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL OC'IOBER 1, 1991 PAGE #4 FORTH THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR THE INITIAL TRUSTEES AND PROVIDING FOR SUCCESSORS; AUTHORIZING THE TRUSTEES TO SIGN ALL APPLICATIONS AND OTHER PLAN DOCUMENTS AND PAPERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Motion was made by Giesler and seconded by Tolsma to approve Resolution #142: Motion Carried: All Yea: ITEM #7: RESOLUTION #143: RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEE SCHEDULE FOR ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS: Kingsford: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN PROVIDING FOR A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND THE SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: Is there any discussion on this item? Giesler: Are we able to change these if we see that they are not in line? Kingsford: Yes by Resolution. Yerrington: What percentage increase is this over the old? Kingsford: Gave explanation. (TAPE ON FILE) Crookston: The big justification for the change is the court ruling that the City can no longer pass to the developers the actual costs incurred so Jack did a study of costs that had been incurred and these fees here are actually lower than the costs that had been incurred. They are lower than the City of Boise's fees. Giesler: If for example on a Conditional Use we do receive a substantial amount of testimony that requires a substantial amount of work in our office, let's say it was twice that, the City will have to bear the costs. Kingsford: Yes. The court stated that they have to be reasonable and aware that they are going in. The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Tolsma to approve Resolution #143. Motin Carried: All Yea: ITEM #8: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION ON PRELIMINARY PLAT ON FENWAY PARK SUBDIVISION (FORMERLY CRESTWOOD ESTATES) BY BILL BUCKNER: Kingsford: Is there a representative here? Jerry Iverson: I think you all are aware of the controversy that we have had to solve out there due to some promises made by a previous developer req9r.ding~-a~ recreation vehicle parking lot. Gave explanation on the R.V. parking problem. We have just obtained this evening a letter from the president of the homeowners association basically stating that they have come to an agreement with T & R Construction for the construction of the improvements and are accepting the new location that we are going to be tranSferring the T & R Construction for that R.V.P area and they are basically saying that they will hold the City Council and us harmless for the actual construction zone. The Fenway park subdivision will not have any interest in this facility. One MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1, 1991 PAGE #5 other item that we were concerned about was the improvements to Franklin Road in front of this R.V. facility. T & R is saying they don't really have the money right now to improve that and we came to an agreement with them that Mr. Buckner would go ahead and improve that. Giesler: This R.V. Park is going to be put up against the homes that are already built in there? So what is the difference building up against those homes than up against your homes? Iverson: We are not taking part in that facility and the homeowners in 3,4 and 5 have decided that they would prefer to have the R.V. Park located in that area. Giesler: Mr. Buckner was not aware when he purchased the property that that is the way it was set up? Iverson: We were aware of an area of land set aside for that facility. It has always been our understanding that when a developer comes in and is going to buy property items such as a park, tennis court or something like this, those are subdivision amenities that are put in in order to help sell your lots. It was our feeling that nobody has an objection to a park if the homeowners want to support this thing but that should be left up to the homeowners in the area that it is intended for. Giesler: Is this R.V. parking going to go clear to the highway then? Iverson: Yes, there may be a small buffer zone left. The Motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Yerrington to approve of the extension on Preliminary Plat for Fenway Park. Motion carried: All Yea: Kingsford: The next Council meeting will be on November 6th because of the election. ITEM #9: DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Eng. Smith: The first item concerns Meridian Road sewer and water project. As part of our plans to put water and sewer in Meridian Road we were going to extend to each existing residence a water and a sewer service. Some of the property owners along there owning larger lots or larger areas of ground have requested that additional service lines be installed to the vacant land for possibility of future development. These requests have varied from a single sewer and water service, a four inch sewer and a 3/4 or I" water service to an 811 sewer and a 6" water service. I have told people there that we would provide a single sewer and water service to each existing residence. I would like Council guidance on how you would like to handle these requests for additional sewer and water services. I have three alternatives or well basically two alternatives. One wouldbe for the City to go ahead and install the services at this time and the City absorb the costs and at the future time when these properties did develop to connect to these spare services that we would recover our costs at that time with an additional increase for however many years it may be. Or that we tell the residence that the sewer and water services are available to them at this time if they so desire and that they would need to pick up the cost. MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL OC'IOBER 1, 1991 PAGE #6 Kingsford: I think the latter would be appropriate. I think we need to stay with one and let them know the prices for additional if they want them. Eng. Smith: There hasn't been any excessive requests made by any of the property owners, the majority of property owners have requested one additional. Kingsford: What is the cost for a stubbed out sewer? Eng. Smith: On Ten Mile Road it was running about $12.00 a linear foot plus there was a tee fee at the main line. Gave example of costs. (SEE TAPE) The Motion was made by Giesler and seconded by Yerrington to have any additional after the first that both water and sewer be absorbed by the property owner. Motion Carried: All Yea: Eng. Smith: The next item I have concerns the south slough sewer. A diagram was passed out to the Council. This is Meridian Road, this map only goes a half of a mile east of Meridian Rd., basically this is the south slough and this is the alignment of the sewer line that comes down the south slough, when we get to this point, which is a half a mile west of Meridian Road, the original concept was to go south along this ditch that coneects the south slough with Five Mile Creek and then west to an existing manhole that we have crossing Five Mile Creek off of Meadowview #2 subdivision. The second alternative that we discussed in the planning phases with the engineer was to continue well actually drop back to this point which is indicated by the green line on your drawing and he went north to a point and then west and kind of went diagonally over to Linder Road. The point of discussion began when Mr. Siminich who own some property here, this area along side of this lane that comes down through here and he was concerned that we were following the right drainage to get to Linder Road and his feeling was that the sewer line should possibly we should consider bringing the sewer line on up, what turns into the Creason Lateral because it's now taking water up Five mile Creek and it's becoming an irrigation ditch. On up Creason Lateral and on over to Linder Road and connecting to a sewer manhole at that point. Explained further on maps. (TAPE ON FILE) If this second alternative was selected we would take that 1950 feet and extend it along the Creason which is about to this point and we would have about a 1,000 feet of additional sewer to build to make the connection. The area above Ustick Road would still have to be sewered by a line coming down to be extended down Ustick Road or a point slightly north of Ustick Road, that area would still not be sewered by this line. The point Mr. Siminich was making was is that a line through here this property is naturally flowing toward that low area and so it's all going to drain into that area. The question before the Council this evening is that we are looking at $70 to $80 a foot and that cost is based in large part on the amount of ground water that they are anticipating the contractor will find. Kingsford: What is the pressure for development, has there been anyone in that area that is interested in developing? Forrey: The only one that has vocalized that have been Mr. & Mrs. Peterson on the south side of the south slough. Also the Ewing Company. Eng. Smith: They would be connecting to the sewer line regardless of where it went. Kingsford: But as far as an area that would be affected by the switch there is noone MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL OC'IOBER L 1991 PAGE #7 that has been interested in developing in that area. Forrey: Not officially. Kingsford: I think Mr. Siminich makes a good point in that it could service a large area. My concern is again throwing $90,000. in the ground additional that may not be utilized for years. Giesler: At some point and time would those continue on down there? Eng. Smith: They would have to pick up at Linder and run the lines back. Kingsford: Given the requirements for that area that wouldn't have to be a 21" line, would it? Eng. Smith: In talking with the engineer, it would probably be a 10". (Further Explanation - Tape on file) - Kingsford: Did Mr. Siminich offer any kind of proposal to participate if it went that way? Smith: No sir. I asked but I didn't get a very positive response. (See tape) Giesler: I think that would be my recommendation that we contact those people and if there is some interest in helping get that across there, I think that would be my preference to take it across there if we can get some help. The Motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Giesler to go the original route unless the owners in the affected area will participate in the sewer line. Motion Carried: All Yea: Wayne Forrey: Gave a brief explanation on downtown development. Have completed the LID assessment role, however before we can stick an accurate cost to each property the project has to be completed and all bills totaled and then we would figure that out. I can give you some general guide lines. In segments one and three it will be between $19 and $21 per foot. Segment two, from the railroad tracks north to Carlton will be $29 to $31, then from Carlton north back to $20 a foot. Secondly, congratulations to the Council on the Phase II Block Grant. The downtown improvement committee is going to be meeting on the 25th to review various parking lot and public plaza configurations for the possible land that will be acquired in that project. The next thing is we are currently looking at four engineering firms and inviting them to submit cost proposals for desgin services on the Phase II project. We will try to corne before you on Nov. 6 with a recommendation. Discussion. (TAPE ON FILE) Crookston: In the proposal to Department of Commerce, was there any reference as to whether this was going to be metered parking or fee parking of any nature? Forrey: We left it kind of flexible. ~. . I MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1, 1991 PAGE #8 Budget matters were discussed. (TAPE ON FILE) Kingsford: Wayne where do we stand with that clogged irrigation line on 11th Street? Forrey: Some of the property owners did not receive their certified letters so the City hand delivered them. It's been the two weeks allowed so we can probably take action on this now. Kingsford: I think we can proceed with that. Crookston: I'd like to bring up my budget proposal. Kingsford: What is your position with regard to the police? Crookston: We had discussed it and are aware of the time that police prosecution is taking up and is likely to continue. We are prepared to withdraw our request for the fee increase for this year. Kingsford: The Idaho Association of County's will be proposing legislation again this year at legislature time to share ~n the 90% fee collection which would certainly impact their budget for prosecution. Crookston: We are very sensative to that issue. We have increased the amount of fine money that has come into the City significantly. Kingsford: We need a motion on the Civil work. Crookston: We have had a fee set for matters that were livable to developers and passed back to them which was $85.00 an hour. That no longer is available to us. I structured the request to be increased to in essence compensate myself because that's not going to be there. I have in the past been requesting a five dollar an hour increase, I did increase it an additional $2.50 because that is not going to be available. The fees from surrounding areas are more, Garden City's attorney is asking for an increase from $75.00 up, gave brief examples of other areas. I feel that my suggested fee increase is still substantially less than the other City's around are paying. The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Yerrington to approve the increase from $65.00 an hour to $72.50. Motion Carried: All Yea: Crookston: There is a hearing on October 24th on the area of impact for Boise. Giesler: The Fire Department has a new training device that I was impressed with. Example given to Council: MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER L 1991 PAGE #9 The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Yerrington to adjourn this meeting at 9 : 00 P. M. : Motion Carried: All Yea: (TAPE ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS) APPROVED: ~~fr~R/ ATTEST: / ,,"~./',/' -----" pc: Mayor & Council, P & Z Members, Bldg., Eng., Police, Gass, Ward, Stuart, Valley News, CDH, ACED, NMID, Settlers, Hallett, Mail (3) File (3)