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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-12-20 Beautication CALDWELL BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting December 20, 1976 - 11 :30 A.M. Present: members - Wallace, Macy, Gerdes, Bell, Conger The meeting was called to order in the Council chambers by Secretary Shirley Conger. Minutes of the meetings of November 8, November 15, and November 18, 1976 were read and approved as read. John Renk and Jess Payne arrived at 11 :40 A.M. Resignation - It was announced that Ken Roberts has resigned and will become City Attorney January 1 , 1977. Commission vacancies - Val Wallace moved that Marge Macy and Alma Bell be nominated for reappointment to a full term. Seconded by Bob Gerdes. Passed. Commission members submitted ballots on names to be submitted for appointment to the two vacancies on the Commission. Garden school - John Renk announced that the Extension Service is sponsoring a garden school on February 28, 1977. Speakers will include Jess Payne who will talk about the new tree ordinances. 12:00 noon - Alma Bell was excused. Bobbie Rankin and Marilyn Bauman arrived. Trees - Jess Payne reported that he has contracted for about seven replantings on parkways where diseased trees are being removed. It was announced that the Dutch Elm disease ordinance was passed under suspension of rules on November 16, 1976. The amendments to the tree ordinance were read on November 16 and December 7, 1976. Third reading is scheduled for December 21. Councilwoman Bauman reported that one sentence is being added to the tree ordinance amendment for the third reading which clarifies that the property owner is responsible for tree work on parkways. Marge Macy moved that this Commission approve the added sentence. Seconded by Val Wallace. Passed. Comprehensive Plan - It was announced that goals submitted by this Commission were submitted through Arlo Nelson to the Planning and Zoning Commission. That Commission objected that they were too specific and asked Mr. Nelson to include them in more general form. Commission members studied the Comprehensive Plan and agreed the following three points are missing and should be presented for inclusion at the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing on December 20: 1 . The establishment of setback requirements along streams and water ways to protect their future usefullness as greenbelts and open space. 2. The inclusion under the heading "Major Thoroughfare System" of a policy encouraging plantings wherever feasible, possible projects to include landscaping and beautification of major City entrances and a Caldwell- Nampa-Canyon County landscaping program in conjunction with the reconstruction of U.S. 30. 3. Inclusion in the chapter on neighborhoods of some statement encouraging ,rte the rehabilitation and improvement of the living environment in older deteriorating residential neighborhoods, thus retaining the residential character of areas which might otherwise be invaded by commercial development. CALDWELL BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting - December 20, 1976 Page 2 Commission vacancies (continued from earlier in meeting) - Bobbie Rankin submitted PIN a ballot. Results of the voting were announced as follows: Steve Jensen will be nominated to a full four year term (term of Jerry Ogstad is expiring without having been filled) Rick Youngblood will be nominated to fill the unexpired term of Ken Roberts Commendations - Val Wallace moved that nominations for commendations be brought before the Commission at any regular meeting, that Commission members view the nominated site during the following month, that a vote be taken at the next regular meeting, and that sites receiving a unanimous vote will be recommended to City Council for commendation. Seconded by Bobbie Rankin. Passed unanimously. Bob Gerdes nominated Production Credit Association and the adjacent beauty shop for commendation because of their landscaping and overall designs. 1 :35 P.M. - John Renk and Jess Payne were excused. Railroad depot - Councilwoman Bauman reported that contact with the Union Pacific superintendent in Pocatello has indicated willingness to discuss painting or restoration of the Union Pacific depot in Caldwell. She further stated that the City is considering a possible L.I.D. for 7th Street which would include sidewalk repair and tree planting. The depot could be a focal point for such a project. Commission members agreed this project should be pursued. Bob Gerdes was appointed to meet with Councilwoman Bauman, Mayor Pasley, Project Engineer Dave Benson, and Bob Bushnell to work on design sketches of possible restoration and development work. Postage fund - It was announced that monies donated by Commission members to pay for mailing of minutes is no longer needed as the City has agreed to mail minutes to Commission members. Bobbie Rankin moved that the $2.33 remaining in the fund be donated to the City Hall coffee fund. Seconded by Val Wallace. Passed. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 1 :50 P.M. Shirley Conger Secretary