HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_CCWorkMeeting_01252005CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JAN. 25TH, 2005 AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE
COMMUNITY CENTER
PRESENT: Mayor — Craig Rockwood, Council members — Dave Huntsman, Scott Long,
Brad Andersen, (Don Holverson was excused because of illness), City Clerk — Betty
McKinlay, Police Chief Ross Johnson.
VISITORS: Tony Wise, Paul Scoresby
Tony Wise, Falls Water Superintendent, demonstrated the water system program he uses
on the computer.
Paul Scoresby, Water Engineer from Schiess and Associates, covered issues about
consulting and expanding our water study.
Mayor Rockwood asked Paul if he would help us fill out the paper work for the grant
from DEQ. He said he would get with Ross and get it filled out.
Mayor Rockwood asked the Council to think about raising our water hook up fee.
Our "Welcome to Iona" sign was knocked down when the road was so icy. It will be set
back up when the ground thaws out a little.
The Community Hospital Grant packets are out. Mayor said we would find someone to
fill the paper out for us.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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City of Iona
Work Session, January 25, 2005
Topic — Water
6:30-7:00 - Tony Wise, Falls Water Superintendent, demonstration on newer technology
they use.
A. GPS to map and locate infrastructure.
B. Computer technology to operate system and record data.
7:00-7:30 — Current and proposed policies.
A. Connection and hook-up fees
B. Water meters.
7:30-8:00 — Paul Scoresby, Schiess & Associates water engineer.
A. Current issues.
B. Consulting.
C. Expanded water study (possible grants).
8:00-8:30 — Infrastructure needs.
8:30 - Adjourn
CITY OF IONA
3548 N. Main
P. O. Box 487
lona, Idaho 83427
January 24, 2005
Mr. Steve Serr, Administrator
Bonneville County Planning, Zoning, and Building
605 N. Capital Ave.
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Dear Mr. Serr:
Phone: (208) 523-5600
Fax: (208) 535-0087
We are somewhat concerned and puzzled by Jay and Brenda Johnson's request to
rezone the property located north and west of 4265 E. Lincoln Road. It has only been a
few months since they requested and were granted an R-1 zoning on this property. We
reviewed the proposed plat and as I recall only a few minor changes were needed to meet
the requirements of the Bonneville County/City of Iona Impact Area agreement.
We do not support the rezoning of this entire parcel of property to R-2. The
potential density that would be created in this area would put to much pressure on the
existing infrastructure and would not be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for this
area. If the County does consider and grant the proposed R-2 zoning we would ask that it
be limited to less than 25 percent of the total development. This limitation could not be
considered excessive by the developer and would more realistically meet the long term
planning and density goals for this area.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with the County as the property within the
City of Iona Impact Area develops. We hope both party's will continue to balance the
needs of the property owners within the developing Impact Area and the long term
development plans that best meet the needs of everyone living within the emerging
community.
Sincerely yours,
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Craig Rockwood
Mayor
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