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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2011-03-22MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 22, 2011 The Moab City Council held its Regular Meeting on the above date in the Council Chambers of Moab City Offices, 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 Kirstin Peterson, Sarah Bauman, Kyle Bailey, Jeffrey Davis and Gregg Stucki; City Manager Donna Metzler and City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Twenty-three (23) members of the audience were present. Also in attendance were Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Police Chief Mike Navarre and City Engineer Rebecca Andrus. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 8, 22 and March 8, 2011 and the Special Meeting Minutes of February 2 and 3, and March 2, 2011. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion with corrections. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Under Citizens to Be Heard Sara Melnicoff stated that she is concerned about the city policy of killing skunks after trapping. Ms. Melnicoff stated that she had researched skunks and felt that there are ways to control them without the "cruel consequence" of killing them. Ms. Melnicoff stated that she would like to see the Animal Control Department come up with alternative methods of skunk control. Sarah Fields stated that she lives in the community and that she also supported the City researching alternative methods of skunk control. Councilmember Bauman inquired if the City was currently trapping skunks. City Manager Metzler stated that when citizens request a trap the city provides a trap and that she would provide more information to the Council from the Animal Control Department. REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A Community Development Department Update was not given. UPDATE Under Engineering Department Update, City Engineer Andrus stated that construction on the pedestrian pathway would begin the following Monday as would the City Center Photovoltaic System installation. Under Planning Department Update, Planning Director Reinhart reviewed the previous and upcoming City Planning Commission meeting agendas and reminded the City Council of the upcoming Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting. Planning Director Reinhart stated that the Haciendas public improvements project was completed earlier that week. A Police Department Update was not given. A Public Works Department Update was not given. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as ENGINEERING UPDATE PLANNING UPDATE POLICE UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE CONSENT AGENDA, APPROVED March 22, 2011 Page 1 of 3 follows: 1) Approval of a Special Business Event License for Scott Newton to Conduct a Cycling Event, Gran Fondo Moab, on May 6 and 7, 2011; 2) Approval of a Moved -on Structure Permit for Shannon Clarke, d.b.a. Millenium Shades Sunglass Company to Conduct Sunglass Sales Located at 391 South Main Street from April 15 to May 2, 2011; 3) Approval of a Performance Permit for John Kovash to Conduct Free Outdoor Downtown Concerts during the Artwalk Events on April 2 and 9, May 7 and 14 and June 11, 2011 at Various Downtown Locations with the condition that if there are complaints received regarding the music volume that are not addressed they will lose permission to continue. Councilmember Bauman seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Davis moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2011-01 — An Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Municipal Code, Title 17.00, Zoning and Specifically Amending Chapters 17.06, 17.09, and 17.45 with the Addition of Other Public Facilities in the R-2 Zone. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Under Consideration of Proposed Ordinance #2011-10 — An Ordinance of the City of Moab Amending the Official City of Moab Zoning Map for the Purposes of Approving an Application to Rezone Portions of The Red Rock Partners Property Located at 61 North 100 West from C-2 and R-4 to C-3, Councilmember Davis moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2011-10. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion failed 1-4 nay with Councilmember Davis voting aye. Councilmember Bauman moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2011- 02 — An Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Municipal Code, Section 17.09.270, Off-street Parking and Loading Access to Facilities with Clarification of the Types of Acceptable Materials for the Construction of Driveways, Parking and Loading Areas. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion failed 0-5 nay. Under Discussion and Consideration of a Share of Costs Associated with Joint Lobbying Councilmember Bailey moved to pay the shared costs. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion failed 0-5 nay. There was no Correspondence to be Read. Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler stated that the City's Annual Budget Process was under way and that department budget meetings were over and the City Council would be receiving a balanced city budget on April 1, 2011. City Manager Metzler stated that a Joint City/County Council meeting had been scheduled for April 29, 2011 and that a limited opening of the Aquatic Center would take place on March 29, 2011. PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2011- 01, APPROVED PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2011- 10, FAILED PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2011- 02, FAILED MOTION TO SHARE LOBBYING COSTS, FAILED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given. REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION March 22, 2011 Page 2 of 3 Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that he had attended an Association of Local Governments meeting and that interviews would commence for a new director. Mayor Sakrison stated that the Cinema Court Project was approved as the Community Development Block Grant Project for Moab. Mayor Sakrison stated that Bruce Keelor of the Solid Waste Committee had made a proposal for Citywide Recycling and would like to make a presentation to City Council. Mayor Sakrison also stated that there had been an increase in the number of police calls due to false alarms with home security systems. Councilmember Peterson moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $739,005.37. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 8:14 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel Ellison Mayor City Recorder MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS ADJOURNMENT March 22, 2011 Page 3 of 3