City Council Special Meeting

STAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 4, 2004 A special meeting of the Star City Council was held on February 4, 2004 at the Star Fire Station, the special meeting started at 7:00 pm. Call To Order: Mayor Mitchell called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Councilmen Christopherson, Erlebach and Bell were all present. Approval of Agenda: Mayor Mitchell stated that 5-D Rockbridge Phase 4 Final Plat has been added to the agenda. Christopherson moved to approve the agenda as amended, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: Bell moved to approve the Consent Agenda, excepting the Attorney's bill from the Claims Against the City, Christopherson seconded the motion. The Consent Agenda consisted of: Approval of January 20, 2004 Meeting Minutes, Approval of Claims Against the City for January 2004, Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law for Steven Springs II Annexation and Zone, Resolution No. 04-01 Valley Ride Representatives, Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law for Bubba's Burgers CUP, Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law for the Wolf Property annexation and zone, and the acknowledgement of the members of the Transportation Committee. Roll Call: Christopherson, Erlebach, Bell - all aye: motion carried. Attorney's Bill - Bell asked for clarification on hours charged for Ransom Bailey. Chris Yorgason, Legal Counsel stated that he would review the charges, but it was normal practice to brief other Counsel for a meeting they would attend. Bell moved to approve the Attorney's bill, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Public Input: No comments were heard from the public. Old Business: Resolution 2004-02 Contract with Moore, Smith, Buxton & Turcke - Bell moved to approve Resolution 2004 -02 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Star, Ada County, Idaho, approving an agreement for legal services between the City of Star and Moore Smith Buxton & Turcke, Chartered; and providing an effective date, Christopherson seconded the motion. Roll Call: Christopherson, Erlebach, Bell - all aye: motion carried. Council would like to have a review of the IMAP information at the March 2nd meeting. 1  Animal Control Ordinance Review -There have been some new developments with this draft. Council gave input on changes they would like to see in the Ordinance. Staff will present this Ordinance with changes at the March 2 nd meeting. Parking Ordinance Review - The Transportation Committee has submitted four changes they would like to see in this Ordinance. Other changes include: adding a definition section, changing the fees parking within the Disabled Parking to $35, parking within 15 feet of the Fire hydrant to $25.00, and parking within 20 feet of the Fire Station driveway to $25.00. Legal Counsel suggested that a separate sheet be made for the fee schedule. Staff will include these changes and present this Ordinance at the March 2nd meeting. Rockbridge Phase Four Final Plat - Staff reported that there were no changes made to the final plat. Bell moved to approve Rockbridge Phase Four Final Plat, Christopherson seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. New Business: Ordinance No. 98 Wolf Property Annex and Zone - It was moved by Bell and seconded by Christopherson 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. 98 be considered after reading once by title only. Roll Call: Christopherson, Erlebach, Bell - all aye: motion carried. ) Bell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 98 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-3) 21.52 acres and residential (R-4) 10.14 acres with a development agreement allowing maximum density of not more than 2.5 dwelling units per acre; directing that certified copies of this ordinance be filed as provided by law; providing for related matters; and providing for an effective date, Erlebach seconded the motion. Roll Call: Christopherson, Erlebach and Bell - all aye: motion carried. Reports: The Mayor asked for any reports from staff and Legal Counsel, hearing none, he reported that the Council has received a draft resolution for designating Council seats. This resolution will be presented at the March 2nd meeting. The Mayor stated that he has received about ten applications from interested parties for the open Council position. He encouraged everyone to get their letters in by February 12th. He stated that he has heard from a couple people in the audience that they would like to run but have not submitted letters of interest. The Mayor will try to have at least three candidates to the Council by the second meeting in March. 2 The Mayor asked Council to read the Treasure Valley Partnership agreement. The Star Sewer bond passed by a large margin. Councilman Bell stated that he attended the AIC Legislative Day at the Capitol. He will be representing the City during the Treasure Valley Partnership meeting regarding Eagle Island State Park. Councilman Bell asked all interested parties to contact him regarding development of Blake Park. Councilman Erlebach had nothing to report. Councilman Christopherson reported that he too had attended the AIC Legislative Day. He is also the representative for the Economic Council and would like to get meetings started. All interested person were asked to contact him. The Mayor stated that land owners will be receiving a letter from City Hall regarding Area of Impact negotiations soon. Adjournment: Bell moved to adjourn the meeting, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: 3