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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2008-05-27MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 27, 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 5:30 PM. The Rural Water Association of Utah made a presentation regarding Drinking Water Source Protection. Mayor David L. Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and Citizen B.D. Howard led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, 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, Community Development Director David Olsen, Economic Development Specialist/Administrative Analyst Kenneth F. Davey, Public Works Director Brent Williams and Animal Control Supervisor Randy Zimmerman. Twenty-six (26) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Bauman moved to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of May 13, 2008 with additions. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES Under Citizens to be Heard, Trish Hawkins stated that she lives at 453 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD East Center Street and that a three story building had recently been built on the lot adjacent to her. Ms. Hawkins stated that she had spoken to the City of Moab and staff had agreed that it was not appropriate for a residential neighborhood and agreed to look into the zoning issues. Ms. Hawkins stated that since then the Cisco Hotel had moved into a different adjacent lot, that the building was 28 feet tall but had been raised to 40 feet to add an additional story. Ms. Hawkins stated that she does not feel building of this height are appropriate in residential neighborhoods and urged the Council to adopt a moratorium on buildings over 28 feet in residential zones until the Planning Commission can review the zoning issues. Ms. Hawkins stated that her neighborhood already has two 40 feet buildings and she would hate to see them all over town. Councilmember Bailey requested that the moratorium be placed on the next agenda. Councilmember Stucki stated that he wondered if 28 feet was appropriate and where that may have come from. Bob Greenberg stated that supported everything Ms. Hawkins had stated and pointed out that anyone could have a 40 foot wall on either side of their lots. Mr. Greenberg stated that R-1 and R-2 zones are single family homes and duplexes and requested that an emergency moratorium be in place for up to six months. Mr. Greenberg then distributed a design of solar impacts of tall buildings on neighboring properties. Mr. Greenberg strongly encouraged a moratorium to allow the Planning Commission to sort out the issues. Councilmember Bauman inquired if Planning Commission had looked into the issue. City Manager Metzler stated that a discussion had begun. May 27, 2008 Page 1 of 4 Mr. Greenberg stated that the petition submitted to City Council had also been submitted to the Planning Commission and a discussion item would be on their agenda in one month. Under Community Development Department Update, Community Development Director Olsen stated the Council adopting the trail plan will give it more strength and that students at the Middle School have made a crosswalk at Uranium Avenue their main priority. An Engineering Department Update was not given. Under Planning Department Update, Planning Director Reinhart distributed a written update on the Stars property. City Manager Metzler stated that the City was pursuing criminal and civil charges against the property owner. Councilmember Bauman inquired where the Planning Commission was on the reviewing the height restrictions in residential zones. Planning Director Reinhart stated that staff had given the Planning Commission a proposal and that a similar proposal had failed two years ago. A Police Department Update was not given. A Public Works Department Update was not given. Mayor Sakrison presented William Gay with the Mayor's Student Citizenship of the Month Award for Helen M. Knight Intermediate School for May 2008. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Approval of a Request by Juan Medina for an Amplified Music Event at Old City Park on July 12, 2008; 2) Award of the Moab Arts and Recreation Center Building Re -roof Project to Guerrero Construction in the amount of $81,423.00 and a per unit bid of $100.00. 3) Approval of the Moab Arts and Recreation Center Building Re -roof Project Contract; 4) Request to Send Proposed Resolution #17-2008 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget to Public Hearing. Councilmember Bauman seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bauman moved to approve Proposed Resolution #14- 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. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-1 aye with Councilmember Davis voting nay. Councilmember Stucki moved to accept an Annexation Petition by McKay Edwards (North Area). Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bauman moved to approve 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 Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-1 aye with Councilmember Davis voting nay. Councilmember Bauman moved to approve Proposed Resolution #15- 2008 — A Resolution Adopting the Economic Development Action Plan. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE ENGINEERING UPDATE PLANNING UPDATE POLICE UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE PRESENTATION STUDENT OF THE MONTH CONSENT AGENDA, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #14-2008, APPROVED ANNEXATION PETITION BY MCKAY EDWARDS, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #13-2008, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #15-2008, APPROVED May 27, 2008 Page 2 of 4 Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Two -lot Klepsig Minor Subdivision with the condition that the new Tina Lane be constructed when any additional development occurs on the Trust property and the current property owners shall participate in the cost of construction. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bauman moved to approve Ordinance #2008-18 - An Ordinance Establishing a City Stormwater Management Utility for the City of Moab. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion failed 1-3 nay with Councilmember Bauman voting aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to reconsider Ordinance #2008-18 - An Ordinance Establishing a City Stormwater Management Utility for the City of Moab with a new definition of semi -impervious. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #16- 2008 — A Resolution Approving the Adoption of the Grand County Non -Motorized Trails Master Plan (GCNTMP) as an Amendment to the City of Moab General Plan. Councilmember Bauman seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to table Proposed Resolution #18-2008 — A Resolution Establishing the Rate for the Stormwater Utility User Charge. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison stated the Multi- cultural Center sent a thank you note for co -sponsoring their even and allowing space for the Latinos in Utah exhibit. Mayor Sakrison then read a letter of thanks from Don Hill. Mayor Sakrison continued that the food bank funding for Grand County had been drastically reduced and he had asked Bill Howell of the SEUALG to look into the issue. Mayor Sakrison stated he had a letter from Bill Love as well as Seekhaven. Mayor Sakrison also stated that the relay for life is coming up in August if the City Council would like to form a team. Mayor Sakrison then distributed material from the Utah League of Cities and Towns regarding the State's economic outlook. Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler stated that a Higher Education Action Team meeting would be held on Friday, May 30, 2008. City Manager Metzler stated the budget workshop would be held on June 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM. City Manager Metzler then reviewed a memo regarding Electric Power Assisted Mobility Devices. A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Stucki inquired if the Airport Board Meetings had been changed and if so he would be willing to serve on that board. Mayor Sakrison stated that there would be a possible state increase in the fuel tax of $.10 per gallon to help fund B and C roads. 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. TWO -LOT KLEPSIG MINOR SUBDIVISION, APPROVED PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2008-18, FAILED MOTION TO RECONSIDER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2008-18, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #16-2008, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #18-2008, TABLED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS May 27, 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 27, 2008 Page 4 of 4