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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_CCWorkMeeting_03202018CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK MEETING IONA COMMUNITY CENTER MARCH 20, 2018 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Dan Gubler, Council President Rob Geray, Council Member Michael Thompson, Public Works Director Zech Prouse, City Clerk Shara Roberts, and Chief of Police Karl Bowcutt. ABSENT: Council Member Kathy McNamara. VISITORS: Ted Hendricks. ITEMS OF BUSINESS: General Discussion of Water System Improvement Project: Mayor Gubler reported he met with Greg Hansen in regards to remaining with the 0.50 acre lots as originally proposed. Mr. Hansen explained Rockwell Homes has no obligations for that, and the project no longer works for them due to the increase in the water connection fee. Mayor Gubler explained legally there is nothing the Council can do to deter Mr. Hansen from submitting a plat proposal for 0.33 acre lots or denying it as it currently meets the City's zoning ordinances. However, he shared concerns that Mr. Hansen does have the option to submit a plat proposal to Bonneville County instead consisting of 0.25 acre lots ultimately resulting in higher density housing. Mayor Gubler reported he requested Attorney Rawlings to educate the Council during the city council meeting about the process for Category B Annexation. Mayor Gubler further reported the City received the approval from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to move forward on conducting the environmental review and instructed Engineer Paul Scoresby to begin that process. Additionally, he met with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to inquire about the City purchasing the entire 40 acre lot parcel above the original tank site. Dave Noel with Forsgren Associates helped the City submit an application for a temporary right-of-way permit which allows the City to begin doing some preliminary geotech work and help determine which site placement is the most cost effective. Lastly, he reported he met with Congressman Simpson's Office regarding the grant funding with the Army Corps of Engineers, but hasn't received any further status updates to share with the Council at this time. Ted Hendricks with East-Central Idaho Planning and Development Association (ECIPDA) expressed Bonneville County is also interested in 160 acres north of the parcel the City is considering for the purpose of a mountain bike park. Mayor Gubler followed up by explaining he met with some of the individual representatives working on that particular project and they would like the City to be involved since the parking 1 lot for the proposed mountain bike park would be located on the portion of the land the City is considering for the tank. The City wouldn't be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep as it would be under the State's Park and Recreation Department. Mayor Gubler also expressed interest in establishing a gun range on a portion of the available land for use by law enforcement only or to make it available to the public. Mr. Hendricks expressed to the Council they can decide how much control they would like to have over the entire available property, not just the portion they are looking at for the tank site through acquiring right-of-way permits until they were able to purchase the property in perpetuity. The City would then be the sole owner, but would enter into joint power agreements with other interested entities. Council President Geray asked what Engineer Paul Scoresby's stance is in regards to the original proposed tank site vs. the new alternative proposal. Director Prouse expressed Mr. Scoresby still stands by the original proposed tank site in the interest of keeping the entirety of the system the most simplistic. Council President Geray expressed he is reluctant to discount what Mr. Scoresby's stance is on the matter. Mayor Gubler expressed they will have a better handle on the best location of the tank site when they are able to complete some of the geotech work to identify things such as elevations and subsoils. Mr. Hendricks expressed either location site will work for the project. The new alternative just opens up future options for the City. Mr. Hendricks inquired if the Council would like them to go ahead and move forward on completing the long-term application for the right-of-way for that property. Mayor Gubler responded Mr. Forsgren should already be working on it. Mayor Gubler asked Mr. Hendricks if he would go ahead and contact BLM about acquiring the entire 160 available acres, and outline the City's intent for the possibility of a mountain bike park and gun range. Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Mayor Gubler reported as in past years the City has given away a bike as the grand prize for each age group category. Treasurer Sullivan has been coordinating with quite a few volunteer groups to stuff eggs, and all the details should be wrapped up for the event. Arbor Day & Spring Clean Up: Mayor Gubler reported this year's Arbor Day Celebration will coincide with the City's Spring Clean Up on Saturday, June 2nd. Clerk Roberts is working to submit a grant to help with the purchase of the tree and materials. The plan is to begin the Spring Clean Up at 8:00 am and then move to Pioneer Park and plant one tree on the west side of the shelter. Director Prouse will arrange for the availability of dumpsters. 2 Iona Days: Mayor Gubler reported he has formed a Community Events Committee with Citizen Larie Elliott as the chair of that committee. There is a large group of volunteers who have been recruited and are diligently working on the planning and organization of the event. Director Prouse was tasked with contacting PSI Environmental about providing some dumpsters for clean up after the event. Chief Bowcutt reported he has already lined up extra patrol. Meeting Adjourned: 6:47 COUNCIL APPROVED: April 17, 2018 ATTEST: am Roberts, City Clerk an ubler, Mayor 3