HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2014-08-26MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
August 26, 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 Sakrison called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:30 PM. In
attendance were Councilmembers Heila Ershadi, Gregg Stucki, Kyle
Bailey, Doug McElhaney and Kirstin Peterson. Also in attendance were
City Manager Donna Metzler, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager
Rachel Stenta, Police Chief Mike Navarre, City Planner Jeff Reinhart,
Assistant City Engineer Eric Johanson and Public Works Director Jeff
Foster.
Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00
PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Twelve (12) members of the
audience and media were present.
Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting
Minutes of August 12, 2014. Councilmember Peterson seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Under Citizens to Be Heard, Sara Melnicoff spoke on behalf of the
Friends of the Moab Parkway and stated that the group was formed ten
years ago. Ms. Melnicoff then gave an update on the progress the
group had made during those ten years including efforts to rehab the
homeless population of Moab.
Randy Day spoke on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry White and property
that they have been trying to develop. Mr. Day stated that City Staff
had been very helpful in outlining the limitations and issues with the
property and that due to City Code it would cost more to develop the
property than the property is worth and Mr. Day stated that he felt this
was punitive to the property owners. Mr. Day suggested that an
agreement could be reached regarding the retention dam that is located
on the owners other parcel of property and that something could be
worked out. Mr. Day extended appreciation to City Staff for their time
and effort.
A Community Development Department Update was not given.
Under Engineering Department Update, Assistant City Engineer
August 26, 2014
REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
PRE -COUNCIL WORKSHOP
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO
ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
UPDATE
ENGINEERING UPDATE
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Johanson stated that he had looked at the White's property several
times. Assistant City Engineer Johanson stated that the 500 West
Waterline Replacement Project was going well as was the Lions Park
project although some issues had developed in the grading plan.
Assistant City Engineer then stated that the kickoff meeting for the
Water Tank Study would take place the following day.
Under Planning Department Update, Planning Director Reinhart stated
that the property issue that Mr. Day had brought up was indeed very
complex. Planning Director Reinhart then gave an overview of the next
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda.
A Police Department Update was not given.
Under Public Works Department Update, Public Works Director Foster
stated that he had been working on the Capital Facilities Plan for the
Waste Water Treatment Plant and that staff had been busy keeping up
with weeds and tree trimming.
Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing on Proposed Ordinance #2014-
08 — An Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a Portion of Colorado
Avenue Public Right-of-way as Platted in the Palisades Subdivision, Plat
"A", and Amending Lot 6, Block 4, Lot 18, Block 2, and Lots 17a And 17 B
and Accepting a Dedication of Property to Maintain the Right -of -Way
Width of Fifty Feet and Realigning the Colorado Avenue Right -Of -Way at
7:14 PM.
Planning Director Reinhart gave a brief overview of the proposed
ordinance.
No public comment was given.
Mayor Sakrison closed the public hearing at 7:17 PM.
Councilmember Peterson moved to approve Approval of a Lease
Agreement for Office Space for the Moab Arts and Recreation Center
with Community Rebuilds. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember McElhaney moved to approve the Mayoral Appointment
of Recreation Director Chad Wright to the Grand County Recreation
Special Service District Board. Councilmember Stucki seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
August 26, 2014
PLANNING UPDATE
POLICE UPDATE
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED ON
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2014-
08
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
OFFICE SPACE LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH
COMMUNITY REBUILDS,
APPROVED
MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO
RECREATION DISTRICT,
APPROVED
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Councilmember Peterson moved to approve the Police Lieutenant Job
Description. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye.
There was no Correspondence to be Read.
Mayor And Council Reports were not given.
An Administrative Report was not given.
No Report was given on City/County Cooperation.
Councilmember Ershadi moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab
in the amount of $427,527.19. Councilmember McElhaney seconded
the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 7:19 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta
Mayor City Recorder
August 26, 2014
POLICE LIEUTENANT JOB
DESCRIPTION, APPROVED
READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REPORTS
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY
COOPERATION
APPROVAL OF BILLS
ADJOURNMENT
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