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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 July 14, 2009 Page 1 of 3 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 July 14, 2009 Page 2 of 3 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 July 14, 2009 Page 3 of 3