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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2014-01-14MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 14, 2014 The Moab City Council held its Regular Meeting on the above date in the Council Chambers at the Moab City Center, located at 217 East Center Street, Moab, Utah. Mayor David L. Sakrison called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:30 PM. In attendance were Councilmembers Heila Ershadi, Kyle Bailey, Doug McElhaney, Gregg Stucki and Kirstin Peterson; City Manager Donna Metzler and City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Stenta; City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Police Chief Mike Navarre, Public Works Director Jeff Foster, Community Development Director David Olsen, City Engineer Rebecca Andrus and Administrative Analyst/Economic Development Coordinator Kenneth F. Davey. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Thirteen (13) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013 and the Special Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2013. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. There were no Citizens to Be Heard. Under Community Development Department Update, Community Development Director Olsen mentioned a recent article on the Pipe Dream Trail. Under Engineering Department Update, City Engineer Andrus stated that it had been a busy month and that she had submitted comments to the Utah Department of Transportation regarding the pedestrian project on Highway 191. City Engineer Andrus stated that staff was looking at pursuing a Road Respect Community designation and that the Lions Park Hub Utility Project was out to bid. City Engineer Andrus then stated that she was working on the design for phase 3 of the 500 West Project. Under Planning Department Update, Planning Director Reinhart stated that City Staff was currently working on revisions to the General Plan and that more interest had been expressed in developing the North Corridor. January 14, 2014 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE ENGINEERING UPDATE PLANNING UPDATE Page 1 of 4 A Police Department Update was not given. Under Public Works Department Update Public Works Director Foster stated that staff had been working on Water and Sewer scheduled maintenance in accordance with the Asset Management Plan. Public Works Director Foster stated that the Sanitary Sewer Management plan compliance review was complete and that some issues were being dealt with for the Center Street Gym. Public Works Director Foster continued that he had met with the Utah Department of Transportation regarding the possibility of pedestrian signals along Main Street at 200 South and Uranium Avenue and that the City was required to implement the Retro- Reflectivity Plan by June 19, 2014. Mayor Sakrison presented Griffin Shannon and Jocelyn Salazar with the Mayor's Student Citizenship of the Month Award for November 2013 and December 2013. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Approval of Proposed Resolution #08-2014 — A Resolution Approving a Contract by and between the City of Moab and the Governor's Office of Economic Development for the Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Program and Business Resource Center 2) Proposed Resolution #09-2014 — A Resolution Approving a Contract Amendment by and between the City of Moab and the State of Utah Housing and Community Development Division for the Willows Apartments Expansion Project 3) Approval of Proposed Resolution #01-2014 — A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Moab Authorizing Delinquent, Terminated Utility Accounts to be Written off of the Accounting System 4) Approval of a Private Club License for Anthony J. Basso, d.b.a. Moab Investments LLC, d.b.a. Frankie D's, Located at 44 W. 200 N. to Conduct a Private Club Business 5) Approval of Local Consent for a Club Liquor License for Moab Investments LLC, d.b.a. Frankie D's Located at 44 W. 200 N. 6) Award of the Aquatic Center Scoreboard Project 7) Request to Send Proposed Resolution #07-2014 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Annual Budget to Public Hearing 8) Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment of Statutory Appointees: a) Chief of Police — Mike Navarre b) City Recorder/Assistant City Manager — Rachel E. Stenta January 14, 2014 POLICE UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE MAYOR'S STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARD FOR NOV AND DEC 2013 CONSENT AGENDA, APPROVED Page 2 of 4 c) City Treasurer — Jennie Ross d) Public Works Director — Jeff Foster Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve Proposed Resolution #02-2014 — A Resolution Approving a Boundary Line Adjustment for Property Located in the R-2 Zone at 326 and 314 Crestview Drive and Owned by Kendall and Terri Jenson. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve Proposed Resolution #03- 2014 — A Resolution Approving a Two -Lot Minor Subdivision for Lot 17, Block 2, Plat "A" of the Palisade Subdivision Located in the R-2 Zone and Owned by Benjamin Byrd. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. Councilmember Bailey stated that Ben Byrd is his son-in-law and that he would abstain from voting. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember McElhaney moved to approve Proposed Resolution #04- 2014 — A Resolution Approving Relinquishment of a Sewer Easement and Sewer Line Located at 236 N. 100 W. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve Proposed Resolution #05-2014 — A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Public Street Right-of-way for a Portion of East Center Street as Submitted by Gerald V. White. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve Revisions to the Police Sergeant Job Description. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve an Additional Police Sergeant Position. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Consideration of Proposed Ordinance #2014-01 — An Ordinance Amending The City of Moab Municipal Code, Chapter 17.31, RC, Resort Commercial Zone and Specifically Amending the Sign Regulations In 17.31.040 (F)(2)(D), Freestanding Signs, with the Addition of Two Subsections was canceled. January 14, 2014 PROPOSED RESOLUTION #02- 2014, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #03- 2014, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #04- 2014, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #05- 2014, APPROVED POLICE SERGEANT JOB DESCRIPTION, REVISED ADDITIONAL POLICE SERGEANT POSITION, APPROVED PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2014- 01, CANCELED Page 3 of 4 Under Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Peterson stated that she had attended a Chamber of Commerce Board Retreat the previous week and would like to maintain an open dialogue between the Chamber and the City. Councilmember Ershadi stated that she had a good conversation with the new Sustainability Director at Utah State University. Councilmember Bailey stated that former Lt. Governor Bell would be in town on the 215t of January. Mayor Sakrison stated that he and Police Chief Navarre had presented a donation check to the Health Care District for $5,000 from the Colorado Grand Car Show. There was no Correspondence to be Read. Under Administrative Report, City Manager Metzler stated that the Mid - Year Budget Opening Public Hearing would be on the next agenda and that February 12 and 13 had been scheduled for the Annual City Visioning process. City Manager Metzler stated that Staff was making steady progress on the website. A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given. Councilmember Ershadi moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $602,065.42. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Bailey moved to adjourn. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 7:36 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta Mayor City Recorder January 14, 2014 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION TO ADJOURN, APPROVED ADJOURNMENT Page 4 of 4