City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes February 15, 2011 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on February 15, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Star City Hall. Mayor Nathan Mitchell called the meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Council persons Gary Smith, Tom Erlebach and Chad Bell were present. Councilwoman Tammy McDaniel was absent. Approval of the Agenda: Bell moved to approve the agenda with an addition of 6C South Main Street Property discussion, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Approval of the Minutes of February 2, 2011: Bell moved to approve the Minutes of February 2, 2011, Smith seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Presentations/Public Input: Ada County Highway District – Adam Zaragoza stated that he was here to discuss the South Main Street Development. Zaragoza presented information regarding the findings of the sidewalk, curb and gutter. The time frame for this project would be; design this year, with construction in year 2013. The construction would actually start in 2014. Mark Ross, 428 S. Main, asked if the sidewalk will be on the east side and would it take the trees out along the road. The Mayor stated that the sidewalk will be on the east side and some of the landscape will be taken out. Unknown Gentleman, Tempe Lane, stated that he walks Main Street and it’s great, there is no traffic. He believes the City should put sidewalks on Star Road instead. The Mayor stated that this project has been scheduled for a long time along with Star Road. Ross would like to see a center line painted on Main Street. Bell stated that we can’t do anything until the project gets engineered. He would like to see it move forward with option 2, with everything on the east side. Bell moved to have ACHD move forward with the project, using option two, with the project continuing all the way to the City property, Smith seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. SAGE Presentation of the Downtown Revitalization Plan – Delta James reviewed the timeframe of the project. James reviewed the highlights of the project. The Mayor suggested we have a public hearing on the Downtown Plan. 1 Committee Reports – Economic Development Committee, Rich Kinder stated that they held a meeting on February 8th and discussed old and new business. Kinder stated the EDC discussed Highway 16. The Idaho Transportation Department is finishing up their environmental study on Highway 16. The Mayor stated that the Council would like to hear from EDC with recommendations on the Downtown Development Plan. Public Input: Unknown Gentleman, Tempe Lane, stated that the River Walk was a great idea. Old/New Business: Ordinance No. 211 Development Agreements for the Sundance & Laraway Properties – The Mayor stated that these were the development agreements discussed at annexation. Cornel Larson, representative for the Sundance and Laraway Property, stated that everything is ready to go and all parties agree to the agreements. Bell asked if there were any changes to the development agreement. The development agreements were unchanged. Bell moved that pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 50-902 the rule requiring an ordinance be read on three different days, with one reading to be in full be dispensed with and that Ordinance No. 211be considered after reading once by title only, Erlebach seconded the motion. Roll Call – Smith - yes, Erlebach - yes and Bell – yes: motion carried. Bell moved to approve Ordinance No. 211, an Ordinance annexing to the City of Star certain real properties located in the unincorporated area of Ada County, Idaho, and contiguous to the City of Star; establishing the zoning classification of the annexed properties as: Laraway Properties – Neighborhood Business District (C1), and limited office (LO) with a Development Agreement; and Sundance Properties as Neighborhood Business District (C1), Residential (R2), Mixed Use (MU), and Limited Office (LO) with a Development Agreement; directing that certified copies of this Ordinance be filed as provided by law; providing for related matters; and providing an effective date, Erlebach seconded the motion. Roll Call: Smith – yes, Erlebach – yes, and Bell – yes: motion carried. Parkstone (Heron River) Subdivision, Final Plat, Phase 5 – The Mayor explained the location of this phase and stated that it was the commercial phase of Parkstone. The final plat complies with the amended preliminary plat. Bell moved to approve File #FP-11-01, Phase 5 with the 14 recommended conditions of approval, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. S. Main Street Property Discussion – The Mayor stated that the property west of the City’s at the river has come up for sale. The asking price is $115,000 and wanted to know what the Council wanted to do. The Council discussed the positives of purchasing 2 the property. Smith moved to have the Mayor negotiate with the property owner to purchase the property. Bell seconded the motion and stated that he would like to add that the price not exceed $115,000. Smith amended his motion to have the Mayor negotiate with the property owner and purchase the property not to exceed $115,000, Bell seconded the amendment. All aye: motion carried. Reports: Staff – Nothing to report. Council – Smith stated that regarding Council obligating the City; he is involved in a lot of projects and while he is thankful to be a councilman he is also a member of the community. When he makes his demands on behalf of being a citizen he expects the same treatment as a resident. Bell stated that there is a Valley Regional Transit meeting tomorrow afternoon. Mayor – The Mayor reminded everyone of the retreat on February 25/26. No staff will be in attendance. Legislative Update – bills are getting printed. Hometown Celebration will be July 9th The Mayor wants to talk about concerts, but has talked with ICRMP and there are more questions that need to be addressed. Adjournment: Bell moved to adjourn the meeting, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm. Approved: Respectfully submitted: _______________________ ________________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk Nathan Mitchell, Mayor 3