City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council \ -, Meeting Minutes August 15, 2006 The regular Star City Council meeting was held on August 15, 2006 at the Star Fire Station with a pre Council meeting beginning at 6:37 pm and regular session starting thereafter. Pre-Council: Treasure Valley Regional Transit- Kelli Fearless, Director of TVRT reviewed a resolution for the Coalition for public transportation. TVRT has discussed the coalition for transp01iation with the private and public sector. Questions being asked is, is there a place for public transportation and if so how should it be funded? The Coalition looked at the regional plan with scenarios, along with the COMPASS long range plan. They looked at peer sites and what made them successful - they do need a stable source of funding. They are receiving more inquiries about transp01iation systems everyday. They are looking at local option sales tax as the funding source. One of the criteria is that it needs to be on the ballot in November. They are hoping for 2008 to go to an election. Highway 44 Route/Update -TVRT is holding public meetings this week- Star's meeting was last night. So far they have received funding from Eagle at $20,000, Ada County gave $7,000, etc., for this project. TVRT is asking Star for $6,823. ) . Executive Session under ICS 67-2345(1)(±) Personnel - Bell moved to adjourn the pre council meeting and go into Executive Session under Idaho Code Statute 67-2345(1)(±) Personnel, Christopherson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Christopherson, Erlebach and Bell - all aye: motion carried. Regular Meeting: Mayor Nathan Mitchell called the regular meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Christopherson, Erlebach and Bell were present; McDaniel was absent. Approval of Agenda: Bell moved to amend the agenda adding SF New Business - Ice Cream Man Permit; and approve the agenda, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Approval of Minutes: Christopherson moved to approve the minutes of August 1, 2006, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Public Input: Monthly Police Report - No rep01i was given. 1 ,.- Public- Jane Lesko, 686 S. Star Road, Star, Idaho asked what can be done about a pile of something fermenting behind the U-Haul place? It is bothering her, she doesn't know what it is. The Mayor stated that we have a nuisance ordinance which will get it cleaned up. If it is a farming issue it will be a different world. She stated that she has been told that where her home is will be removed and commercial buildings put there. The Mayor stated that the City has not expressed that to anyone. Chris Stokes, 10166 Arrowleaf Comi, Star, Idaho asked about Republic Storage at the entrance of Star. She doesn't want an industrial look to Star. She asked if it will be camouflaged with a store front or restaurant. The Mayor stated that there is an application for a conditional use permit for the storage units which will be held at the second September meeting. Stokes stated that there are several storage units in Star and asked why we need another. The Mayor stated that many people can't get a storage unit at this time. Stokes asked if we are trying to get different types of businesses in town. The Mayor stated that our economic development committee is searching for different business. Christopherson invited Stokes to attend the meetings. Michael Goldston, 747 S. Main Street, Star, Idaho stated he is concerned about traffic issues and the big development on Dudley Ranch. There is a lot of work going on and in the road connecting it to Main Street. He asked what the status of any traffic control plan or policies are that are on going. He has continuing concerns relative to the hundreds and hundreds of cars using Main Street. Because it is a residential area with a 20 mph speed ) limit, people are speeding- he doesn't recommend changing the speed limit. They have presently increased traffic due to the overall traffic increase in Star. They are using Main Street as a cut off. Speeders are mostly speeding construction workers. There have been dogs killed and he is worried about the kids all over the street. This is a serious concern and wants speed bumps on street. The Mayor stated that we have been watching the traffic on the road and will have officers drive through the area more. Todd Hill, 702 Main Street, Star, Idaho stated that he supp01ied everything that Goldston said. He is a new to the community and lives four houses from the Church. People are driving 45 to 55 mph and he wants speed bumps. John Bratton, 11500 W. First Street, Star, Idaho asked about when the economic development committee meets. The Mayor stated it was the second Tuesday of every month. Bratton stated that he backed up both gentleman about speeding. The Mayor stated that Bratton should see police everyday due to the hiring of two new officers. Bratton stated that he wouldn't have moved to Star if he knew things (development) would be like this. Bratton stated that he used to be able to go out and shoot in a field but can't now due to development. Rampant development is bologna, in his opinion. Bell stated that the field he is shooting in wasn't shut down due to shooting. It was gated off due to disrespect of private prope1iy. New Business: �- 2  Parkstone Phase 2 Final Plat - Becky McKay, Engineering Solutions stated that this is a final plat for phase two of Parkstone Subdivision. McKay showed the Council where the different phases of Parkstone were. McKay stated that Planning & Zoning staff was asked to give the Council an addendum regarding phase two. These are patio homes and are between 5-6,500 sq. feet. They are asking for five foot rear setback on the garages. It will be for this phase only. Bell asked if this has the same amount of lots as on the preliminary plat. McKay stated that it is with the only variation being on the townhouses against the canal and commercial this is where they are requesting the five foot setback on the garages. The Mayor stated that we will need to take the five foot request to a public hearing. Bell requested that a barrier be put up so no one can use the road by the Church (Main Street) until it is improved. McKay stated that she will take care of it. Bell moved to approve the final plat for phase two of the Parkstone Subdivision with the seventeen conditions of approval, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Rockbridge Phase 7 Final Plat - Van Elg, The Land Group stated that this phase will include 7 & 8. There is a slight variation, at the n01ihern po1iion of the subdivision there is a pond, it was decided that it is better to move the pond down to another pond. They ) have lost one lot, but picked it up in another phase. They agree with the conditions. Erlebach asked if they changed the one pond and incorporated it with the other pond. Elg stated that they combined the ponds. The Mayor stated that it still meets surface area requirements per our engineer. The Mayor asked if this takes Rockbridge to build out. Elg stated that it does. Bell moved to approve the Rockbridge Final Plat Phase 7, with the 32 conditions of approval of the City, Christopherson seconded the motion. All aye: motion canied. Maiiin Property Application - the applicant withdrew their application. Draft language for Zoning Text Amendment regarding Open Space -The Mayor stated that this is clarification language on open space. Discussion was held on the smaller properties requiring open space - acreage minimum - lot minimum? The Mayor stated that applicants can request a variance when they apply. Council has the ability to grant the variance. Comp Plan Review Committee will also be reviewing the in-fill in the downtown area. Bell stated that people will ask for variances. The Mayor asked that the text amendment be put in ordinance form. 3 Ice Cream Vendor Permit Appeal - Christopherson moved to approve the vendor permit, Erlebach seconded the motion. Erlebach Christopherson - aye; Bell - nay, motion carried. Ordinances & Resolutions: Ordinance No. 161 Republic Storage Annexation & Zoning- Christopherson moved 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. 161 be considered after reading once by title only, to waive the three readings, Erlebach seconded the motion. Roll Call: Christopherson, Erlebach and Bell - all aye: motion carried. Bell moved to approve Ordinance No. 161, 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 Commercial (C-2) of approximately 15.31 acres; directing that certified copies of this Ordinance be filed as provided by law; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date, Christopherson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Christopherson, Erlebach and Bell - all aye: motion carried. Ordinance No. 163 Annual Appropriations Ordinance - Christopherson moved 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. 163 be considered after reading once by title only, moved to dispense with the three readings, Bell seconded the motion. Roll Call: Christopherson, Erlebach and Bell - all aye: motion carried. Bell moved to approve Ordinance No 163, an Ordinance to be termed the Annual Appropriation Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho, for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2006, and ending on September 30, 2007, appropriating sums of money in the aggregate amount of $6,487,565 to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the City of Star for said fiscal year; specifying the object and purposes for which such appropriations are made and the amount appropriated for each object and purpose; authorizing the certification to the County Commissioners of Ada County, Idaho, the amount of $515,073 property taxes to be levied and assessed upon the taxable property in the city; providing the filing of a copy of this Ordinance with the office of the Idaho Secretary of State as provided by law; providing for publication; and providing for an effective date, Erlebach seconded the motion. Roll Call: Christopherson, Erlebach and Bell - all aye: motion carried. Reports: Erlebach stated that a tree in Blake Haven Park blew over and is now back up. 4 Christopherson stated that the economic development committee is losing Ken Firmage as president. He will have a new recommendation. The Mayor stated that the Comp Plan Review Committee will meet tomorrow night. Mapp is taking them through the educational process and all the components. Tomorrow night will be the last of the educational sessions and then will move into rewrite sessions. Committee wants to meet twice a month. Adjournment: Christopherson moved to adjourn the meeting, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm. Respe<;itfully submitted: Approved: 7 5