City Council Regular Meeting

STAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 2, 2002 A regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on April 2, 2002 at 7:00 pm at the Star Fire Station; Mayor Gail Glasgow presiding. The Mayor welcomed the public and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Stegenga, Mitchell, Spence were present Approval of the Agenda: The agenda was amended to remove March 18, 2002 minutes and March claims from Consent Agenda and Liquor License Renewals moved to VI-D. Agenda amended to add VI-E Hazardous Waste Collection. Minutes: After some discussion, Mitchell moved to table approval of minutes until April 15th meeting to add comments from Carla Olson regarding annexation; on page 2, sixth paragraph change word “hearing” to “input”; on page 6, third paragraph add comment “Mayor closed hearing to public comments.” Motion seconded by Stegenga; motion carried. Claims – March 2002: After some discussion, Stegenga moved, seconded by Mitchell to approve the general claims for March, 2002 as presented. All aye: motion carried. Visitor: Kelly Ferris with VIATRANS spoke to the council regarding public transportation for Ada and Canyon Counties. Public Input: Bill Sargent, 10287 W. State Street, Star, ID – Encouraged the Council to give thoughtful consideration to the annexation and zoning issues on the agenda tonight and consider the city business district. Linda Faith, 11500 W. Tempe Lane #17, Star, ID – She asked questions regarding contact with Meridian School District concerning development in Star and is the Council looking at the surrounding area not just Star. Old Business: Kuenzli/Sorenson – Annexation/Zone – Mayor asked Council for discussion. Following discussion motion by Spence to table annexing and zoning to next meeting when zoning administrator would be present. Motion died for lack of second. Stegenga stated there are two questions before us. Do we want to annex and how do we want to zone? Motion by Mitchell to approve the application before us. Motion died for lack of second. Chris Yorgason, City Attorney, stated the two issues needed to be dealt with separately. 1 Spence stated she felt she had no conflict of interest with the previous Ward variance and even though she had purchased an acre of land from Kuenzli’s felt she could give a fair judgment. Spence asked Yorgason if she could address Mr. Bath. Yorgason asked to hear her questions and then could determine if developer should respond. Spence wished to ask if Council were to annex what is their time frame to develop and are they willing to wait until the light at State Street and Star Road is in place and school situation is addressed? Yorgason said it was okay for Mr. Bath to respond on the time frame for project. Ron Bath – 1729 Whitby Lane, Eagle, ID – Stated he had met with Ada County Highway District and there was no mention of a light and they were pleased with only one entry so they want commercial development on Star Road. Time wise they plan to complete two phases within the next two years. Following more discussion regarding infrastructure, motion by Stegenga, seconded by Mitchell, to annex property into city. Mitchell, Stegenga – yea; Spence – nay, motion carried. Motion by Stegenga to zone property just annexed – front part C-1 and balance of property as R-2. Spence asked Yorgason if the issue was still open to discussion. Yorgason replied discussion was open to issue in motion. Mitchell seconded motion. Following discussion over concerns of developing before the Flood Plain Ordinance is in place Yorgason advised Council (1) they could hold off until ordinance is in place, (2) have a development agreement which stipulates no development until Flood Plain Ordinance in place or must meet Flood Plain Ordinance at start before in place, (3) Council could add to motion approving zoning subject to city’s Flood Plain Ordinance. Following Council discussion regarding property density Mr. Bath stated he was requesting R-4 density because through an extensive research study he can’t compete with Eagle with larger lots and houses – too large of lots will price them out of the market, simple economics. Dean Sorenson – Centrill, Skinner, Sullivan & King, 1229 E. Brightwater Lane, Boise, ID – Stated he was concerned that none of this discussion for R-2 was brought up at the last meeting. Development will not be R-4 density due to ditches and other land flaws. Council has always known they are requesting R-2 and R-4. Mitchell stated the application is in compliance with Comprehensive Plan change and felt we should change zoning to match. 2 Spence feels people want a step up to larger lots with larger homes. Mayor called for a vote on the motion made. Stegenga, Spence – aye; Mitchell – nay: motion carried. Parking Lot Bids – Mark Lovejoy, Holladay Engineering, passed out parking lot bid tabulations. Only two of the four bids were opened at the bid opening March 29th. Motion by Mitchell, seconded by Stegenga, to waive requirement of securement of bond of taxes in bidding documents to allow opening of all bids for public reading. All aye: motion carried. Lovejoy read last two bids into public record. G & S Excavation’s base bid was $42,274.00 and AAI base bid was $38,849.75. Council expressed concern at bids being higher than previous proposal bids last winter. Lovejoy asked for direction from Council. Motion by Stegenga, seconded by Mitchell, to reject all bids and add asphalt and two addendums to project and rebid as a complete project. All aye: motion carried. Franchise – Intermountain Gas – There was discussion regarding the amount of franchise fee, whether to dedicate fee to a specific project, and wording of city responsible to pay for any cutting of roads in city. Motion by Spence, seconded by Stegenga, to go ahead and schedule a public hearing. Council directed Mayor to discuss several issues with ACHD and Intermountain Gas and to have City Clerk draft franchise fee ordinance and have Yorgason review. All aye: motion carried. Flood Plain Ordinance – Motion by Spence, seconded by Mitchell, to set a public hearing date for this ordinance. Following discussion it was decided they would like to wait and see changes to ordinance before scheduling a public hearing. Mayor called for vote on motion. Mitchell, Spence, Stegenga – nay; motion failed. Motion by Mitchell, seconded by Stegenga, to direct Spence to work with planning staff to have Flood Plain Ordinance ready for Council review at next meeting. All aye: motion carried. New Business: New Council Member – Mayor announced five letters of interest for the vacant council position were submitted, one of which was withdrawn by the applicant. Mayor presented John Dias’s name for nomination of appointment. Motion by Spence, seconded by Mitchell, to table to next meeting and give notification to the public with specific closing date for accepting letters of interest. Yorgason informed the Council the only requirement to fill position is that the Mayor nominates and the Council approves or rejects. No requirement of notification required. 3 Mayor withdrew his nomination and requested Geneva from the Valley Times to put an article in the next issue informing the public they could submit letter of interest to City Hall until April 12th and they are to expect to be available for interviewing Saturday, April 13th. Mayor called for vote on motion. All aye: motion carried. Planning & Zoning Commission – Mayor brought before Council to see if there is interest in putting into place a Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion by Spence to table further discussion until next meeting when Zoning Administrator could be present. Motion died due to lack of second. Decision on Planning & Zoning Commission postponed indefinitely. Home Occupation & Setbacks – Home occupation was left out of the zoning ordinance and Stegenga would like to see Chapter 3 – Home Occupation included in upcoming draft of ordinance. Mitchell explained the proposed changes to the setbacks of the zoning ordinance. Stegenga would like to see commercial and industrial frontage setbacks changed from 0’ 10’. Motion by Spence to have changes to ordinance brought forward to next meeting when Zoning Administrator could be present. Motion dies for lack of second. Motion by Stegenga, seconded by Mitchell, to include Home Occupation and Setbacks into new writing of Zoning Ordinance. All aye: motion carried. Liquor License Renewal – Motion by Stegenga, seconded by Mitchell, to approve Pizza Hut, Star Mercantile, and Sam’s Saloon liquor license renewal. All aye: motion carried. Hazardous Waste Collection – Motion by Spence, seconded by Mitchell, to dispense with having a hazardous waste day in Star due to expense. All aye: motion carried. Reports: (Mayor)  Budget hearing set for August 6th.  Council Goal Setting workshop set for April 30th.  Spring Clean-up set for April 6 – 14th.  Star received a $150.00 grant for Arbor Day. Tree planting at City Hall set for April 26th.  Still need agenda items for ACHD Joint Meeting on April 23rd.  Turn in paperwork to Cathy if wish to attend 2002 AIC spring Conference.  Pacific Northwest Tree Conference July 21-22nd.  Please use City e-mail. 4 (Councilman Stegenga)  Report in writing and passed out.  Demographic Committee accepted Stars population at 2116. (Councilwoman Spence)  The Department of Commerce Grant gave an extension to April 1, for collecting donations. Seniors collected and additional $10,000.00, bringing total to $45,000.00 in matching funds. Formal decision should be in two weeks. (Councilman Mitchell)  Sewer & Water District contract for the North Interceptor is out.  He will be involved with ACHD Impact Fee issue. No Attorney Report Adjournment: Mitchell moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Spence. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 pm. Respectfully Submitted: Approved: ______________________________ ______________________________ Kathleen Hutton, Deputy Clerk Gail Glasgow, Mayor 5