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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2008-05-13MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 13, 2008 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. Mayor David L. Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and Moab Boy Scouts led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Rob Sweeten, Kyle Bailey, Sarah Bauman and Jeffrey Davis; City Manager Donna Metzler, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, City Engineer Dan Stenta, Community Development Director David Olsen, Economic Development Specialist/Administrative Analyst Kenneth F. Davey and Police Chief Mike Navarre. Forty-three (43) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the Special Meeting minutes of April 15, 25, 29 and May 6, 2008 and the Regular Meeting minutes of April 22, 2008 as corrected. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Under Citizens to be Heard, Bill Love distributed a handout regarding the gas industry in Moab. Mr. Love then reviewed the handout for the Council and audience. Julianne Fitzgerald stated that she supports the School District Bond Election and safe schools. Ms. Fitzgerald stated that she believes the SITLA (State and Institutional Trust Lands Administration) project proposed for annexation would increase traffic by 1,000 to 2,000 vehicles driving past Red Rock Elementary every day. Ms. Fitzgerald then stated that she believes the SITLA project is contrary to the Mayor's Declaration of May 2008 as Bike Month in the City of Moab. Ms. Fitzgerald also stated that our night sky would disappear due to the light pollution of the SITLA project. Under Community Development Department Update, Community Development Director Olsen stated that it was Bike to Work Week and encouraged the City Council to log their miles. Community Development Director Olsen then stated that the Lion's Club would be serving a community breakfast on Friday, May 16 at the Lion's Park from 8:30 to 10:00 AM which would be followed by the pedestrian bridge opening. Community Development Director Olsen then stated that he would be taking a leadership role on the Pipe Dream Trail which is currently in development. REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Under Engineering Department Update, City Engineer Stenta stated that ENGINEERING UPDATE he had received a river flow prediction from U.S. Weather Service predicting a river crest between May 20 and June 7, 2008 at 44,000 cfs. City Engineer Stenta stated that there would be a 60% design level for the river bridge project the next week. City Engineer Stenta then stated that he had met with the consultant on the 500 West project and that the environmental phase had been completed and was waiting for the end of the protest period. City Engineer Stenta stated that a Council workshop meeting was needed during the next month to discuss the best design and value of the 500 West project. City Engineer Stenta continued that a storm water open house would be held on May 14, 15 and 21 to give out information on the proposed storm water drainage fee. Under Planning Department Update, Planning Director Reinhart stated PLANNING UPDATE May 13, 2008 Page 1 of 4 that staff was making progress on the property located at 301 South Main Street. Planning Director Reinhart stated that the property owner has failed to meet the deadlines for appeals. A Police Department Update was not given. POLICE UPDATE A Public Works Department Update was not given. PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE A Presentation was made by Buffy Camps' Fifth Grade Class Regarding Safe Route to School. A Presentation was made by Margaret Hopkins and Jim Webster of the Grand County School District Regarding the Bond Election Project. Mayor Sakrison proclaimed May 2008 as Moab Bicycle Month in the City of Moab. Mayor Sakrison proclaimed May 2008 as Moab Mental Health Month in the City of Moab. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Approval of Proposed Resolution #10-2008 — A Resolution Adopting an Agreement by and between the City of Moab and the Utah Department of Transportation Regarding Street Lighting; 2) Approval of Proposed Resolution #11-2008 — A Resolution by the Moab City Council to Adopt the City of Moab Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 and Set a Public Hearing for Review of the Final Budget on June 10, 2008 at 7:30 PM; 3) Request to Send Proposed Ordinance #2008-19 — An Ordinance Setting the Salaries for the Exempt Positions of the City of Moab to Public Hearing; 4) Request by the Moab Arts Festival for use of Swanny City Park to Conduct an Arts Festival on May 24 and 25, 2008; 5) Approval of a Special Business Event License for the Moab Arts Festival to Conduct an Arts Festival on May 24 and 25, 2008; 6) Request by the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce for use of Swanny City Park on July 4, 2008 to Conduct a Community Celebration; 7) Approval of a Special Business Event License for the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce to Conduct a Community Celebration on July 4, 2008. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Request for a Refund of a Special Business Event License Fee in the amount of $80.00 and the Park Damage Deposit in the amount of $1,000.00 by the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce for the Community Celebration to be Held on July 4, 2008. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. Councilmember Bauman stated that she is an employee of the Chamber of Commerce. The motion carried 4-1 aye with Councilmember Stucki voting nay. Councilmember Davis moved to approve a Boundary Line Adjustment Located at 240 North and 300 East. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Davis moved to Accept an Annexation Petition by the State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Pre -Annexation Agreement by and between the City of Moab and Elk Creek Campground. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. PRESENTATIONS BICYCLE MONTH PROCLAMATION MENTAL HEALTH MONTH PROCLAMATION CONSENT AGENDA, APPROVED REFUND OF SPECIAL BUSINESS EVENT LICENSE FEE, APPROVED BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT, APPROVED ANNEXATION PETITION, ACCEPTED PRE -ANNEXATION AGREEMENT, APPROVED May 13, 2008 Page 2 of 4 Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Pre -Annexation Agreement by and between the City of Moab and Casa de Amigos. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Final Plat for Millcreek Cove Phase III. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Final Master Planned Development for Portal RV Resort with the four conditions outlined by the Moab City Planning Commission. Councilmember Bauman seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to table Approval of Proposed Resolution #13-2008 — A Resolution Adopting a Statement of Objections to the Mesa Village Project Located at Approximately Millcreek Drive and Highway 191. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Under Reading of Correspondence, Councilmember Bauman stated that she had received a letter from the Fitzgeralds and Mayberrys expressing an interest in annexing into City limits. City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Ellison stated that she had received a request for an amplified music event at Old City Park that had been received after the agenda deadline. The Council stated that they did not have concerns regarding the event other than the general rules already observed. Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler stated that the storm water drainage fee open house would be held May 14, 15 and 21, 2008. City Manager Metzler also stated that she was working on getting the proposed aquatic center agreement and roads resolution on the next Grand County Council Agenda. City Manager Metzler stated that the next Joint City/County meeting was scheduled for May 30, 2008 and that staff had been working diligently on the North Area Annexation Petition. City Manager Metzler then stated that a notice of demolition would be given on the Stars building (301 South Main Street) and that the City would like to proceed with civil, criminal and demolition proceedings. A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that the Grand county Airport Board had requested that the City appoint a representative to their board. Mayor Sakrison stated that City Manager Metzler and Councilmember Bailey would be meeting with the Department of Energy. Councilmember Bauman stated that there had been an affordable housing meeting and forming a task force had been discussed including representation from the County, City and community. Councilmember Sweeten stated that he had attended the Higher Education Meeting and the local offerings would be expanded. Councilmember Sweeten stated that housing was needed for instructors and inquired about the availability of the city owned property on Sundial. Councilmember Bauman moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $349,164.73. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. PRE -ANNEXATION AGREEMENT, APPROVED FINAL PLAT OF MILLCREEK COVE PHASE III, APPROVED FINAL MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR PORTAL RV RESORT, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #13-2008, APPROVED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS May 13, 2008 Page 3 of 4 Councilmember Sweeten moved to adjourn. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 8:47 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Mayor Rachel Ellison City Recorder ADJOURNMENT May 13, 2008 Page 4 of 4