HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_CCWorkMeeting_05182016CITY COUNCIL WORK MEETING
MAY 18, 2016 — 6:00 P.M.
IONA COMMUNITY CENTER
PRESENT: Mayor Brad Andersen, Council Member Rob Geray, Council President Dan Gubler,
Council Member Kathy McNamara, Council Member Dan Garren, and City Clerk Shara
Roberts.
ABSENT: Public Works Director Zech Prouse, and Chief of Police Karl Bowcutt.
VISITORS: Bryce Contor.
Rockwell Development — Annexation Discussion: Mayor Andersen reported during the
Special City Council Meeting held on May 9th, 2016 the City Council discussed proposing one
access road from Olsen Street and two access roads from Telford Road, as well as, naming the
subdivision and street names after the original pioneers. Two possible suggestions were Willow
Creek Estates or Iona Acres.
Mayor Andersen explained in regards to the new development not being annexed into the City it
would remain under Bonneville County. Per the current Area of Impact Agreement Rockwell
Homes could build double the homes as small as 0.25 acre lot sizes as opposed to the 0.50 acre
they are currently proposing on their preliminary plat so it is important to consider the pros and
cons of either scenario.
Council Member Garren commented development is going to happen one way or the other and
will cause stress to the City's services. He discussed the importance of finding a long term
solution to the City's water situation.
Council Member Geray expressed as long as the City continues to annex development there is no
long term solution because more homes equals more water rights, and development is the gift
which keeps giving.
Council President Gubler explained the reason the City has the savings they do now to purchase
the additional water rights and rehabilitate the water tank is because of the money collected from
growth from the hookup fees. Without that growth, the City wouldn't be in a position to improve
the water system.
Mayor Andersen closed the discussion by explaining these are preliminary discussions of the
pros and cons of both scenarios so the City Council is prepared to communicate what they want
or don't want when the developer approaches the City with their proposal. He commented a
public hearing is still required to gather input from the citizens and nothing discussed is set in
concrete.
Rockwell Development — General Water Discussion: Mayor Andersen discussed if the new
development was annexed into the City it has been discussed the possibility of putting only the
new subdivision on water meters or just having the new subdivision on secondary irrigation and
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asked for the City Council's input on this subject. Instead of asking the developer what they
would like to have he would like to make it outlined very clear what the City expects.
Council President Gubler reported he contacted Progressive Irrigation who informed him the
water goes with the land, and you can't separate the two. Council President Gubler also inquired
what happens when land is developed and the representative informed him the individuals
become responsible and the assessment on the water right must be kept current if they intend to
use it. The representative recommended if the City was looking into secondary irrigation the best
system would be to have the City pay the assessment costs. Council President Gubler
commented given the assessment costs plus the pumping costs he isn't sure a secondary water
system in one subdivision makes sense. However, he feels there is value in exploring all options
and still should be considered if the development is annexed into the City's limits. Mayor
Andersen acknowledged with past subdivisions what has happened is the developer deeds over
the water rights to the City.
Discussion of Water Rights Purchase: Mayor Andersen asked Council President Gubler to
report on the negotiations on the water rights purchase. Council President Gubler reported the
agreed upon price between himself and the seller was $5,800 per acre foot for a total of 1.58 cfs
and they discussed different options in which the payment could be made. Mayor Andersen
commented it was about $28,000 less than what they had originally anticipated and whether the
City grows or doesn't grow they will never regret increasing the City's water rights for the
future.
Mayor Andersen discussed working with Attorney Dale Storer for the establishment of a contract
for the purchase of the water rights. Council President Gubler explained that he and the seller
discussed setting up an escrow account and earnest money being part of the agreement. The City
Council discussed financials and different options available for the payment of the water rights.
Discussion of July 4th and July 23rd Breakfasts — Iona Days: Mayor Andersen explained
historically the Lion's Club hosted the July 4th and July 23rd breakfasts for the community. After
some discussion with Citizen Dennis McArthur who was involved with the Lion's Club, he
indicated the July 4th breakfast is not as highly attended as it has been in years past. However, he
indicated the July 23rd breakfast is still well attended primarily because of the Iona Day
Celebration and the Annual Fun Run. Mayor Andersen asked since the City isn't going to do a
free lunch this year for Iona Day if the City wanted to provide the breakfast on the 23rd free of
charge or have the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council or the Iona Historical Museum possibly
host it as a fundraiser.
Council Member Garren commented it comes down to what the intent of the event is. He
explained if it is intended to be a fundraiser give it to one of the groups mentioned above and
charge for it or if the intent is to the gather the community together make it a free breakfast.
After further discussion the general consensus was to focus all efforts toward the July 23rd
breakfast and see if the Iona Historical Museum and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council would
like to lead the event as a fundraiser and they could split the revenue. Council Member
McNamara will contact the Iona Historical Museum to see if they are interested in being
involved.
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Additionally, Mayor Andersen explained the Lion's Club was inquiring if the City was still
interested in purchasing some of their equipment. They are asking $1,500 for the 3 grills and it
could be up to $1,700 for the rest of the equipment.
Council Member Geray commented he thought this decision had been made and the purchase
was already done awhile back. Mayor Andersen explained that was his understanding as well but
Citizen Dennis McArthur informed him the payment and exchange of equipment was never
finalized so Mayor Andersen double checked with Treasurer Sullivan who confirmed a payment
had not been made.
Mayor Andersen reported he met with Iona Day Coordinator Sasha Belliston to go over the
budget and the expectations for this year's event. He reported it was discussed having crafts, a
bounce house, dunking booth and a water slide. They also discussed possibly doing a three on
three basketball tournament if they can get volunteers. They budgeted about $500.00 to buy
various items for the event, the DJ was priced between $250 and $300, and Sasha's payment to
coordinate the event was $250.00 which totals approximately $1,100. He indicated the costs of
the breakfast, fun run, t-shirts for the fun run, and prizes will be in addition to that total.
Mayor Andersen reported this year there will be no 10k event. The City will just organize a 5k
walk/run.
Mayor Andersen explained the decision on the breakfast and the Lion's Club equipment would
be made during the City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Reports:
Planning & Zoning Minutes: Mayor Andersen asked Clerk Roberts to report on the last
meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Clerk Roberts explained the first public
hearing was for an amended plat/variance application for Bob and Melanie Hart located at 5287
E. Owens Ave., 5287 1/2 E. Owens Ave., and 5265 E. Owens Ave. It was recommended by the
Commission that the City Council approve their request as it appeared both parties reached a fair
and reasonable resolution to the problem of the existing fence line.
Clerk Roberts reported the second public hearing was a request for a conditional use permit for
Michelle Smoley located at 3032 Olsen St. Clerk Roberts explained Ms. Smoley had
authorization for a conditional use permit at her previous address, and she was merely relocating
next door to another property. Clerk Roberts further explained the property is a rental and one of
the questions asked by the Planning and Zoning Commission was if the landlord was aware of
the business that would be operated in the home. Ms. Smoley reported she did talk with the
landlord who was aware and supportive of the business in operation.
Additionally, Clerk Roberts reported the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the
appointment of Shane Harrigfeld to represent the Area of Impact and recommended the City
Council approve and appoint him to the board.
Information Pamphlet: Mayor Andersen shared a pamphlet which the City of Ammon puts out
right before the summer gears up and he was thinking next year the City of Iona could explore
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doing something similar which would have softball registration information, movie in the park
schedule, splash pad opening information, Iona Day Celebration, etc. Mayor Andersen asked
Clerk Roberts to hold on to it and look into it for the future, "Exhibit A".
Meeting adjourned 6:51 p.m.
COUNCIL APPROVED: June 28, 2016
Brad Andersen, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shara Roberts, City Clerk
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