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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2011-12-13MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING December 13, 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 Sarah Bauman, Kirstin Peterson, Jeffrey Davis and Gregg Stucki; Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, City Engineer Rebecca Andrus, Public Works Director Jeff Foster, Community Development Director David Olsen, Police Chief Mike Navarre, City Manager Donna Metzler and City Deputy Recorder Beth Joseph. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Twenty-eight (28) members of the audience and media were present. There were no minutes to approve. Under Citizens to Be Heard, Mayor Sakrison thanked Councilmember Bauman for her service to the community and to the City and the Council. Under Community Development Department Update, Community Development Director Olsen stated that he had completed two applications for trail projects, for $100,000 and $36,000 respectively and wanted to thank the City for their support of trail projects. An Engineering Department Update was not given. Under Planning Department Update, Planning Director Reinhart gave an overview of the next planning commission agenda and stated that the staff had been working on the City's renewal of the National Flood Insurance Program. A Police Department Update was not given. Under Public Works Department Update, Public Works Director Foster stated that all decorative lights on Main and Center streets had been fixed and that the lights would be off for construction on the north end of Main Street. Public Works Director Foster then stated that both the Williams and Questar Pipeline projects were nearing completion. Mayor Sakrison Presented Noah White with the Mayor's Student Citizenship of the Month Award for December 2011 for Helen M. Knight Elementary School. Sandy Freethey of the Trail Mix Committee made a Presentation Regarding the Trails Master Plan. Mayor Sakrison opened public hearings on the following items at 7:31 PM: 1) Proposed Full -Service Restaurant Liquor License for Michelle and Karl Kelley, d.b.a. Desert Bistro Located at 36 South 100 West. The Proposed License Location is within a 600 foot Proximity of the Public Pathway; 2) Proposed Ordinance #2012-01— An Ordinance of the City of REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE ENGINEERING UPDATE PLANNING UPDATE POLICE UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE STUDENT OF THE MONTH PRESENTATION TRAILS PRESENTATION PUBLIC HEARING OPENED December 13, 2011 Page 1 of 4 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; 3) Solicitation of Potential Projects for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program for Program Year 2012 Community Development Director Olsen outlined a memo regarding PUBLIC COMMENT criteria for selecting a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project that explained eligible applicants, the three national objectives of the CDBG program, and federal compliance requirements. The memo also listed projects that the City has been awarded over the years. Community Development Director Olsen stated that $250,000 in funds were available and Moab City would potentially be competing with four other counties for that funding. Community Development Director Olsen mentioned that Four Corners Mental Health Incorporated submitted a written request to expand units for the Willows Apartment Complex. Tom Stevens and Mike Stevens spoke on proposed ordinance #2012-01. Mr. Stevens thanked the Council for tabling the item and stated that they had taken the time to talk to both the City and the County regarding the proposed zone change. Mr. Stevens stated that originally the property was zoned to accommodate an existing trailer court. Mr. Stevens stated that Red Rock Parnters owned the property currently and would not be replacing the rentals in the trailer court when residents move out. Mr. Stevens also stated that the new hospital was already changing the area surrounding the property. Mr. Stevens stated that originally they had looked at hotels and rentals and saw that more land was available then they needed and that the Travel Council had requested a Conference Center and they were looking at 8,000 square feet for up to 1,000 people. Mr. Stevens stated that the development will also include workforce housing for ten townhomes or thirty apartments and an additional eighty units of workforce housing could become available on Millcreek Drive in the proposed South Area Annexation. Mr. Stevens stated that he was aware that the existing trailer court provides important workforce housing, that it is past it's aging and is a financial drain to Red Rock Partners and the City. Mr. Stevens stated that proposed zone change is in compliance with the General Plan of Moab City and that implementation will happen as application for zoning are received. Mr. Stevens also stated that the proposed development could "breathe life" into the 100 West Street neighborhood. Mr. Steven stated that if the proposed zone change is approved all applications will follow the City's land use regulatory process. Mr. Bynum stated that the Conference Center will require community involvement as well as working with Utah State University which is in favor of the proposed zone change. Mr. Bynum then presented a Walnut Lane Resident Petition in favor of the proposed zone change. Councilmember Bauman inquired about a timeline for the construction of new affordable housing in the proposed south area annexation. Mr. Stevens replied that it was dependent on approval of the December 13, 2011 Page 2 of 4 annexation. Lucy Wallingford stated that she is opposed to the zone change and feels that it is an inappropriate rezone. Ms. Wallingford stated that she has been previously opposed to zone changes for affordable housing but feels that this zone change is reactionary. Audrey Graham stated that she is an affordable housing advocate but is in favor of the proposed zone change and of the proposed development plans. Ms. Graham stated that it is logical that since the City collection sales tax revenue, commercial development should occur within City Limits. Ms. Graham stated that she would like to see high scale development to occur in the downtown corridor. Joe Kingsley stated that he has experience with trailer courts and can attest that they have a life span and maintaining them becomes too much of a financial drain. Daniel Shellabarger inquired as to the definition of affordable housing. Tom Stevens responded that it includes an entire spectrum from subsidized housing to mid -professional housing. Jenna Woodbury submitted written comments stating that she is opposed to the proposed zone change, that the developer is not obligated to follow through on any proposed development and requested that the City Council pause to consider other options including an apartment complex. Ms. Woodbury also stated concerns regarding increased traffic. Mayor Sakrison closed the public hearing at 8:33 PM. Councilmember Davis moved to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1) Council Appointment of the Mayor Pro-Tem as Councilmember Peterson for 2012; 2) Council Designation of a Councilmember Responsible for Approving Bills as Councilmember-Elect McElhaney for 2012; 3) Confirmation of a Mayoral Appointment to the Grand County Solid Waste District Board of Sarah Bauman for a Term Ending December 31, 2013; 4) Confirmation of a Mayoral Appointment to the Moab City Planning Commission of Wayne Hoskisson for a Term Ending December 31, 2016; 5) Approval of 2012 Moab Golf Club Rates; 6) Approval of the 2012 Regular City Council Meeting Schedule; 7) Approval of the 2012 Moab City Holiday Schedule Councilmember Bauman seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. PUBLIC COMMENT (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED CONSENT AGENDA, APPROVED Councilmember Bauman moved to Approve a Moved -on Structure MOVED -ON STRUCTURE, Permit for Mark Zink to Conduct a Product Display Located at 311 South APPROVED Main Street on April 3, 2012. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Davis moved to Approve the Second Amendment to the SECOND AMENDMENT TO Mulberry Grove Subdivision Improvements Agreement. Councilmember MULBERRY GROVE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS December 13, 2011 Page 3 of 4 Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to Approve a Request to Send Proposed Resolution #01-2012 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Annual Budget to Public Hearing. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to Approve a Plat Amendment for West Center Street Properties. Councilmember Bauman seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Davis moved to Approve Proposed Resolution #23-2011 — A Resolution Adopting the Water Conservation Plan Update 2011 for the City of Moab with changes. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to Approve a Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity Maintenance Policies and Procedures for the City of Moab. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 Councilmember Bauman moved to Approve an Extension Agreement by and between Moab City, Grand County Water Conservancy District and the Grand County Cemetery District for Use of the Cemetery Well. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to Approve Proposed Resolution #24- 2011 — A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Grand County Non -Motorized Trails Master Plan (GCNTMP) as an Amendment to the Moab City General Plan. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to Approve Proposed Resolution #25- 2011 — A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Moab Authorizing Delinquent Terminated Utility Accounts to be Written off of the Accounting System. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. There was no Correspondence to be Read. Under Administrative Report, City Manager Metzler stated that she had attended an Affordable Housing Task Force meeting, that the City had received a grant for Solar Panels at the Animal Shelter and that a new City Liaison was needed for the Housing Authority Board. A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given. Mayor and Council Reports were not given. Councilmember Peterson moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $316,843.18. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:59 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta Mayor City Recorder AGREEMENT, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #01- 2012 SENT TO PUBLIC HEARING PLAT AMENDMENT FOR WEST CENTER STREET PROPERTIES, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #23- 2011, APPROVED TRAFFIC SIGN RETROREFLECTIVITY MAINTENANCE POLICY, APPROVED EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR THE CEMETERY WELL, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #24- 2011, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #25- 2011, APPROVED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS ADJOURNMENT December 13, 2011 Page 4 of 4