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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes_City Council Regular Meeting_11192019CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING IONA CITY BUILDING NOVEMBER 19, 2019-7100 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Dan Gubler, Council President Rob Geray, Council Member Michael Thompson, Council Member Peter Wadsworth. Council Member Kathy McNamara, Public Works Director Zech Prouse. City. Attorney Andrew Rawlings and City Clerk Keri West. ABSENT: Treasurer Amy Sullivan. VISITORS: Greg Hansen, Paul Johnson, Dave Noel, Nolan B. Getsinger, Meridee Weld& Karyn Boicelli. Erin Ludlow and Kevin Casper. Mayor Gubler welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A roll call was taken to open the meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: City Council Work Meeting and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2019 were reviewed. Council reviewed the finance reports for the period ending October 31. 2019 (8% of the fiscal year elapsed). The City had S981,331.60 in the bank and routine bills had been paid "Exhibit A". Mayor Gubler entenained a motion. Council Member Thompson made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented Council President Geray seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. ITEMS OF BUSINESS: Public Hearing — Approval of Final Plat. Freedom Field Estates, Division 2, Rockwell Homes — Mayor Gubler stated this Final Plat has been reviewed and approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mayor Gubler asked the audience if anyone is opposed to this Final Plat. No response. Mayor Gubler closed the Public Hearing portion of this agenda item. Council Member Wadsworth asked the City Council if anyone had any opposition regarding this application Council Member lhompson questioned whether the concerns the Planning & Zoning Commission had mentioned have been addressed Mayor Gublerconfirmedthey have been addressed and Clerk West stated the updated plat is in the City Council Packet. Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Wadsworth made a motion to approve the Final Plat for Freedom Field Estates Division 2. Council President Geray seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Council President Geray: YES Council Member Wadswonh: YES Council Member 'I hompson: YES Council Member McNamara: YES Public Hearing— Variance Application, Meredith Taylor, Located at 5443 E. Steele Ave — Mayor Gubler stated this is a Variance Application for Meredith Taylor, but he is not in attendance due to medical reasons. His daughter. Meridee Wohig introduced herself and stated she Is representing her father. Mrs. Wobig staved Mr. Taylor owns property at 5443 E. Stele Avenue and would like to divide the property to build a new home for her sister on the West side of the property. Mrs. Wobig confirmed both lots would be a minimum of 1/3 acre, but the front lot line of the West Lot would be 81 feet wide instead of 85 I'm wide, which is what City Code requires. Council President Geray asked where the lot would be divided Mrs. Wobig stated it would be split right down the middle. so there would be a West Lot and an East Lot Mayor Gubler asked if anyone in the audience is against this application. No response. Mayor Gubler asked if anyone is in favor of this proposal. Nolan Getsinger approached the podium. Mr. Getsinger stated helives across the street from the property and has no objections to this Variance Application. Director Prouse asked if this home would be considered a patio home, if so would the home have 10 foot setbacks to the properly Tine? Mrs. Wobig stated they would have at least 10 fool setbacks. Council President Geray encouraged Mrs. Wobig to have Mr. Taylor review all City Code requirements in the R-1 Zone prior to construction on the new home. Attorney Rawlings reminded the City Council the factors of consideration for Variance Applications as stated in Iona City Code § 11-14-2, -Applications for variances to this Title may be granted when they are not contrary to the public interest, where owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this Title will result in an unnecessary hardship because of the physical characteristics of the site." Mayor Gubler stated he believes those considerations have been met to approve this Variance Application. Mayor Gubler enlenaind a motion. Council Member McNamara made a motion to approve the Variance Application for Meredith Taylor located at 5443 E. Steele Avenue. Council Member Wadsworth seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Council President Geray: YES Council Member Wadsworth: YES Council Member Thompson: YES Council Member McNamara: YES Approval of Official Election Results for 2019 City Election, Precincts Mil and P42 -Mayor Gubler stated the need to cenify the vote for the November 5, 2019 City Election. Mayor Gubler entcnained a motion. Council Member Thompson made a motion to approve the vote from November 5. 2019 with Roben Geray and Peter Wadsworth as those that retained their Council seats. Council Member McNamara seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. General Water System Discussion - Mayor Gubler stated Knife River Is working on the hill and is making progress. He continued and stated they did obtain additional permission from Progressive Irrigation District to crass the canal again. Mayor Gubler continued and stated Knife River is expected to meet heir expected time frame to finish the project He also stated the City is ready to proceed with liquidated damages if Knife River does not meet their deadline. Mayor Gubler also said the City does not know the fee on the well and well house ytt but he will poll the City. Council when he gets those numbers Director Prouse said he does have the improvement drawings for the well and well house, if anyone would like to review those. Council President Geray questioned whether they need to open that up for bids. Mayor Gubler stated the well and well house bids are being handled by the current contractor as a Change Order. City Engineer Dave Noel, stated he is receiving information from the City of Rigby regarding the cost of their recent well and well house This will allow the City of Iona to compare prices and ensure we are not overpaying. 2 STAFF REPORTS: Director Prouse stated nothing to report. Mayor Gabler stated there were problems with mud and puddles on the east side of the City Park. He continued and stated Director Prouse has installed a French drain to alleviate those Issues. Mayor Gubler also stated the Public Works Department has had Rocky Mountain Power remove 5-6 trees and has been authorized to remove more on 55 h Cast due to power line hazards. Clerk West Stated she is starting to plan the Annual City Iloliday Dinner for employees and elected officials. She requested date and location recommendations. Mayor Gubler recommended having the dinner in January. Council President Geray stated the Veterans Day Program went well. but hoped for a bigger turnout. Mayor Gubler stated he would like to hold the next program on Veterans Day. Council President Geray stated he believes the key is to personally recognize and invite City Veterans. He has recommended Clerk West add something to the newsletter to have Veterans contact the City to be included in those recognitions. Clerk West stated she has started the list of City Veterans and will continue adding to it throughout the year. Council Members Wadswonh. Thompson and McNamara all stated nothing to repon. SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS: No new suggestions made. Meeting Adjourned at 7:39 p.m. COUNCIL APPROVED: December U'" 2019 Dan Gubler. Mayor ATTEST lu 60,6frt" Kcri West. 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