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.
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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
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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
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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
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