HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2009-07-14MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 14, 2009
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 Jeffrey Davis, Gregg Stucki, Sarah
Bauman and Kyle Bailey; City Manager Donna Metzler, City
Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, Community
Development Director David Olsen, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart,
City Engineer Dan Stenta and Police Chief Mike Navarre.
Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at
7:00 PM and citizen B.D. Howard led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Five
(5) members of the audience and media were present.
Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Regular Council minutes
of May 12, 26, June 9 and 23, 2009 and the Special Council minutes of
June 2, 2009. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion
carried 4-0 aye.
Under Citizens to be Heard, Charlotte Mates stated that she was
concerned about the removal of mature trees at the location of the
proposed aquatic center at Swanny City Park.
City Manager Metzler stated that the project is going out to bid on
September 15, 2009 and through the process of a facilities analysis,
Swanny City Park was identified as the most suitable, centrally located
property.
Ms. Mates inquired if the City had considered locating the new facility
at the vacated school property across the street. Ms. Mates then
requested that the current proposed location be reconsidered and that as
many trees as possible be saved.
City Manager Metzler stated that the final footprint of the project was
yet to be determined, but that the project was well under way and it was
too late to change locations.
Under Community Development Department Update, Community
Development Director Olsen stated that he had been engaged in
negotiations with a property owner concerning the Millcreek Drive
Pathway project and that he was pursuing funding for a cantilever
bridge on East Millcreek. Community Development Director Olsen
stated that a stream alteration permit was in process to remove an island
on the east side of the 500 West bridge and that a specialist was working
on the switchbacks for the Pipe Dream Trail. Community Development
Director Olsen then stated that a grant was in process for the Scenic
Snake trail.
An Engineering Department Update was not given.
A Planning Department Update was not given.
A Police Department Update was not given.
A Public Works Department Update was not given.
REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
PRECOUNCIL WORKSHOP
REGULAR MEETING
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
ENGINEERING UPDATE
PLANNING UPDATE
POLICE UPDATE
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
Mayor Sakrison proclaimed August 3 through 7, 2009 as Relay for Life PROCLAMATION
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Week in the City of Moab.
Councilmember Bauman moved to approve a Special Event License for
The American Cancer Society to Conduct a Relay for Life event on
August 7 to August 8, 2009 at the Grand County High School.
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0
aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Request by Shon Walter for
a Refund of the Special Event Fee for the Relay For Life Event in the
amount of $80.00. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The
motion carried 4-0 aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Request to Reschedule the
Regular Council Meeting of September 8 to September 1, 2009.
Councilmember Bauman seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0
aye.
Councilmember Stucki moved to approve a Request by Rita Rumrill for
an Amplified Music Event at Old City Park on October 2, 2009.
Councilmember Bauman seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0
aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Conservation Easement to
the City of Moab from Portal Vista, LLC. Councilmember Bauman
seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye.
Councilmember Bauman moved to approve a Memorandum of
Understanding by and between Grand County and the City of Moab
Regarding the Development, Operation and Management of Lions Park,
Trail, and Transportation Hub. Councilmember Bailey seconded the
motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye.
Councilmember Stucki moved to approve a Request by Melvin Dalton
and Daniel and Mary Sue Dalton for a Boundary Line Adjustment
Located at Approximately 100 North and 300 East. Councilmember
Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye.
Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Final Plat of the Roufa
Two -Lot Subdivision. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion.
The motion carried 4-0 aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Request by the
Canyonlands Health Care Special Service District for a Waiver of
Building Permit Fees for the Extended Care Facility in an Amount not
to exceed $28,700 and stated that he serves on the District Board.
Councilmember Bauman seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0
aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Bauman moved to approve Proposed Resolution #14-
2009 - A Resolution Designating Depositories for Moab City Funds.
Councilmember Stucki 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 the
Bond Resolution would be presented at the next Council meeting for
approval. City Manager Metzler also stated that she had been
negotiating a franchise agreement with Rocky Mountain Power and the
demolition of the existing swim center would begin on August 18, 2009.
City Manager Metzler stated that staff had begun the removal of the
memorial rose garden at Swanny City Park and that the proposed
aquatic center schematics would be available for public review at City
Hall. City Manager Metzler stated that the City's budget had been
successfully submitted to the State Auditor.
A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given.
Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that a planner
SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE,
APPROVED
REFUND OF FEE,
APPROVED
COUNCIL MEETING
RESCHEDULED
AMPLIFIED MUSIC EVENT
AT OLD CITY PARK,
APPROVED
CONSERVATION
EASEMENT, APPROVED
MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING,
APPROVED
BOUNDARY LINE
ADJUSTMENT, APPROVED
FINAL PLAT FOR ROUFA
SUBDIVISION, APPROVED
WAIVER OF BUILDING
PERMIT FEES, APPROVED
RESOLUTION #14-2009,
APPROVED
READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORTS
REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY
COOPERATION
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REPORTS
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with Envision Utah would be coming to Moab and would make a
presentation to City Council.
Councilmember Davis inquired how spring events would be affected by
the construction at the park.
City Manager Metzler stated that the City had been coordinating with
event representatives and intends to fully accommodate events in the
park.
Councilmember Bailey moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab
in the amount of $788,438.33. Councilmember Stucki seconded the
motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Stucki moved to adjourn. Councilmember Bauman
seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye.
Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 7:42 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison
Mayor
Rachel Ellison
City Recorder
APPROVAL OF BILLS
MOTION TO ADJOURN,
APPROVED
ADJOURNMENT
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