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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2008-06-10MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 10, 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 Citizen B.D. Howard led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Kyle Bailey, Rob Sweeten, 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, City Engineer Daniel Stenta, Police Chief Mike Navarre, Public Works Director Brent Williams and Animal Control Supervisor Randy Zimmerman. Four (4) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of May 27, 2008 and the Special Meeting minutes of May 30, 2008. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Under Citizens to be Heard, Bob Jones stated that he had attended a UDOT meeting regarding the widening of highway 191 from 400 North to the north. Mr. Jones stated that there was the possibility that commercial properties would lose property to accommodate the broader lanes. Mr. Jones stated that he would like the City to take a proactive stance to make sure that affected property owners are notified and allowed to comment on design. City Engineer Stenta stated that the City is aware of the issue and that several property owners have already begun lobbying the City regarding the widening. City Engineer Stenta also stated that UDOT has expressed that they do not want to take any right-of-way for the project. City Manager Metzler stated that at the project "kick-off' meeting held by UDOT, it was announced that the project was canceled. City Engineer Stenta stated that UDOT will insist on four lanes in the area Mr. Jones was speaking of and that likely on street parking would be removed from one or both sides of the street. Mr. Jones stated that he would like an opportunity to comment in the future. Bob Walker stated that he felt that proposed Ordinance #2008-22 was not worded correctly and that the R-3 zones were being placed in greater risk. Mr. Walker requested that the wording for single and multi -family be changed to any structure. Diane Walker stated that she lives in an R-3 zone and would like to see other used included in the proposed ordinance. Lucy Wallingford stated that based on her polling, there was strong public support for a 28 foot cap on building height in all residential zones. Ms. Wallingford stated that the proposed ordinance contained a loophole for apartments and condominiums. Ms. Wallingford urged the Council to look on East Center and that a 40 foot building does not belong in a residential zone. Ms. Wallingford requested that the ordinance be approved to provide an opportunity for input. REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD June 10, 2008 Page 1 of 3 A Community Development Department Update was not given. 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. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2008- 17 — An Ordinance Establishing a City Stormwater Management Utility for the City of Moab. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve Proposed Resolution #18- 2008 — A Resolution Establishing the Rate for the Stormwater Management Utility User Charge. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing on Proposed Resolution #12- 2008 — A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget and Proposed Ordinance #2008-19 — An Ordinance Setting the Salaries for the Exempt Positions of the City of Moab at 7:29 PM. John Fogg spoke on behalf of the Moab Rotary Club. Mr. Fogg stated that it was important to increase the funds requested for the Rotary Park Expansion project. Mr. Fogg thanked the City for their partnership with the Rotary Club and requested that the funding be increased by $35,000.00. Mayor Sakrison closed the public hearing at 7:35 PM. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2008- 22 — An Ordinance Establishing a Six -Month Temporary Zoning Regulation Prohibiting the Erection or Construction of Any Single - Family or Two -Family Dwelling Over 28 Feet in Height in Any Residential Zone with the condition of replacing all references to single and two family dwelling to any structure. Councilmember Bauman seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-2 aye with Councilmembers Sweeten and Davis voting nay. Councilmember Bailey moved to Send Proposed Resolution #19-2008 — A Resolution Approving Historic Designation for the John W. "DOC" Williams Home at 40 West 100 North to Public Hearing. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Request for a Purchasing Exception for Straightline Contracting in the Amount of $10,572.00. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Davis moved to approve Proposed Resolution #20- 2008 - A Resolution Approving the Form of the Equipment Lease Agreement with Zions First National Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah. Finding that it is in the Best Interests of the City of Moab, Utah to Enter into said Agreement, and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery Thereof Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison stated that a cyclist who was also a cancer survivor would be riding his bike from Telluride, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE ENGINEERING UPDATE PLANNING UPDATE POLICE UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2008-17, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #18-2008, APPROVED PUBLIC HEARING OPENED ON PROPOSED RESOLUTION #12-2008 AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2008-19 PUBLIC COMMENT PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2008-22, APPROVED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE June 10, 2008 Page 2 of 3 Colorado to Moab and would be greeted from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler stated that there would be a special meeting on June 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM to discuss the current year and following year's budgets. City Manager Metzler stated that staff was working on some issues with the Lion's Back Annexation and also working with other property owners in the area regarding annexation. City Manager Metzler stated that the Grand County Council had tabled the proposed Aquatic Center agreement until the Recreation District's attorney could create a new agreement modeled after the agreement between the County and the hospital district. City Manager Metzler requested that the agreement be discussed at the next regular council meeting. A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Bailey stated that information had been received from an individual who wanted to look at the use of natural gas as an alternative fuel. Councilmember Bauman stated that she had received an inquiry regarding what the city's watering scheduling was and how that was determined. City Manager Metzler stated that the City had conducted a water audit several years ago and she would find more information and report back. Councilmember Bauman moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $256,552.68. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 8:36 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel Ellison Mayor City Recorder ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS ADJOURNMENT June 10, 2008 Page 3 of 3