City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 19, 2001 A meeting of the Star City Council was held on February 19, 2001 at 7:00 pm at the Star Fire Station. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gussie O’Connor. Roll Call: Glasgow, Stegenga, Dias were present; Benedict arrived late. Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Glasgow, seconded by Dias to approve the minutes of February 6, 2001 as written. All aye: motion carried. Public Input: Connie Spence, 486 S. Star Road, Star, Idaho discussed a letter the Neighborhood Group had sent to the City regarding pre-application meetings with developers and being notified of these new developments. Spence stated that she believed the public needed more than three minutes to respond at public hearings. She would also like to see the Zoning Ordinance changed to reflect the neighborhood group’s request. Brad Carlson, 960 S. Main, Star, Idaho stated that he concurred with Spence. He believes we have a good Council. He would like the Council to think about a moratorium on development in Star. He is concerned that we will have no land left for schools, parks or meeting places. Bill Sargent, 10287 W. State Street, Star, Idaho stated that he concurred with the previous speakers and that we need to get a grip on the development in Star. Sargent discussed the need for children in Star to have someplace to go and something to do – currently the only place is the library. Public Hearing: The Mayor opened the continued Public Hearing on the Avalon Springs annexation and zoning application. The Mayor introduced Mary Berent who will be helping the City with zoning issues. Berent stated that her staff report is that of the applicant asking to withdraw his application and a new one being submitted. Berent stated that this new application will need to go to public hearing. Oliver Cleaver, 5135 N. High Country Road, Star, Idaho discussed reasons that he is withdrawing his application and submitting a new one. The new one will be only 40 acres and will request zoning per the City’s Comp Plan at R4. He has taken the water amentities out and will have a park area. Glasgow asked if Cleaver would hold a public meeting so that the neighborhood group could see the plans and ask questions. Cleaver stated that he had no problem doing that. Dias asked what the zoning was on the prior application. Cleaver stated that it was an R3 and is now an R4. 1 Discussion was held on the need for another meeting. Mike Moore, City Attorney stated that there is enough of a change from the first application to the second that a public hearing will need to be held. Cleaver stated that he is out a substantial amount of money and would like monies left over to roll over to the new application and extra monies to be refunded. Moore stated that it is a Council decision as to the amount to be refunded. Staff needs to find out all the costs for engineering, publishing of notices, etc., and get the Council a number. Staff will have a dollar amount at the next meeting for the Council. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Unfinished Business: A. Findings of Facts & Conclusions – Lange Property: Mr. Dave Roylance of Roylance & Associates, 391 W. State Street, Eagle, Idaho is the applicant. Benedict asked Roylance if they were keeping the blackberries on the property. Roylance stated that they were. Roylance asked if his understanding of R1 was one house per acre. The Council stated that it is. Stegenga moved to accept the Findings of Facts & Conclusions on the Lange Property. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. B. Ordinance No. 51 Lange Property Annexation and Rezone: It was moved by Dias and seconded by Stegenga that pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 50-902 the rule requiring an ordinance to be read on three different days, with one reading to be in full, be dispensed with and that Ordinance No. 51 be considered after reading once by title only. All aye: motion carried. The Ordinance was read by title only. Dias moved to adopt Ordinance No. 51 an Ordinance annexing to the City of Star certain real property located in the unincorporated area of Ada County, Idaho, and contiguous to the City of Star; establishing the zoning classification of the annexed property as residential R-1; directing that certified copes of this ordinance be filed as provided by law; providing for related matters; and providing an effective date. Glasgow seconded the motion. Roll Call: Glasgow-yes, Stegenga-yes, Dias-yes, Benedict-yes: motion carried. New Business: There was no new business. Executive Session: Stegenga moved to go into Executive Session pursuant Idaho Code, Section 67-2345(1)(c) Real Property Negotiations. Dias seconded the motion. Roll Call: Glasgow-yes, Stegenga-yes, Dias-yes, Benedict-yes: motion carried. 2 Executive Session Decision: Stegenga stated that the Council had discussed the acquisition. Stegenga moved to adopt Resolution 2001-02 a Resolution approving an option to purchase certain real property in the City of Star, Idaho; authorizing the Mayor and city Clerk to execute the option to purchase on behalf of the City; and providing an effective date. Dias seconded the motion. Stegenga, Dias, Benedict – yes; Glasgow –no: motion carried. Dias moved, seconded by Stegenga to have the attorney get an appraisal on the property. All aye: motion carried. Stegenga moved, seconded by Dias to have the Mayor and City Clerk cut a check for $100.00 for the option to purchase. All aye: motion carried. We will get an appraisal and then notice any necessary amendment to the budget for public hearing. Adjournment: Dias moved, seconded by Stegenga to adjourn the meeting. All aye: motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: ___________________________ _____________________________ Cathy Lambert, City Clerk Gussie O’Connor, Mayor 3