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Ammon Council discusses Master Plan language changes, Target Park parcel and other city business
Summary
Council reviewed proposed revisions to Title 10 Chapter 29 of the Master Plan to address state-code references, right-of-way and lot-line issues, and fees; members also discussed the valuation and potential surplus of the Target Park parcel, short-term rental questions, contribution fees and Fire District surplus vehicles.
City Planner Cindy Donovan briefed the council on proposed amendments to Title 10 Chapter 29 of the city’s Master Plan, identifying changes to sections 10-29-2, 10-29-6, 10-29-7 and 10-29-15 to update state-code references, clarify right-of-way and lot-line adjustments and add fee-resolution language to recoup staff research time when fence or boundary issues reappear after ownership changes.
Donovan said the proposed language would, among other things, update the state-code reference and allow the city to include a fee in the fee resolution to offset staff time when investigating recurring property-boundary concerns. The planner emphasized that recurring fence-into-neighbor disputes can arise when a parcel changes ownership.
Under miscellaneous business, Councilmember Jeff Fullmer reported on a productive State Capitol Day and a meeting with the Boise State Athletic Department. Council President Scott Wessel raised the Target Park parcel (0.88 acres, 38,549 sq ft), noting County Assessor Dustin Barron valued it at $12 per sq ft ($462,588); Wessel suggested pricing it at $100,000 and using proceeds to replace playground equipment elsewhere, while Planner Donovan said the buildability of the lot should be confirmed before any surplus declaration.
Councilmember Kris Oswald asked about restrictions on short-term rentals; Councilmember Fullmer noted possible state-level legislation on that subject. City Administrator Micah Austin said contribution fees have not been updated in several years and that they are distinct from impact fees; City Attorney Scott Hall cautioned that increasing contribution fees could invite litigation. Austin also said the Fire District plans to surplus four vehicles and clarified the proceeds would go into the city’s Fire Rescue account if the city holds the assets.
Mayor Brian Powell proposed inviting representatives of other faiths to deliver opening prayers and encouraged council participation in a National Read-a-thon later in February and interest in coordinating a City Hall for a Day program with local high schools; council members expressed support.
