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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2008-06-24MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 24, 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 and Sarah Bauman; City Manager Donna Metzler, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, City Engineer Daniel Stenta, Administrative Analyst/Economic Development Coordinator Kenneth F. Davey, Police Chief Mike Navarre, Community Development Director David Olsen and Animal Control Supervisor Randy Zimmerman. Twenty (20) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of June 10, 2008 and the Special Meeting minutes of June 11, 2008. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. There were no Citizens to be Heard. A Community Development Department Update was not given. Under Engineering Department Update, City Engineer Stenta stated that he had contacted Bob Jones to schedule a meeting to discuss the issues raised at the previous council meeting but that Mr. Jones had not yet returned his calls. City Engineer Stenta stated that he would continue to pursue setting up a meeting. City Engineer Stenta then stated that the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) would be holding a bridge project meeting on June 25, 2008. City Engineer Stenta stated that the 500 West project was in the preliminary/conceptual phase and had received final environmental clearance. City Engineer Stenta stated that he would present the preliminary concept and some budgetary figures at one of the next two Council meeting workshops. Under Planning Department Update, Planning Director Reinhart stated that a draft affordable housing overlay had been prepared and was being reviewed. Planning Director Reinhart then reviewed the next planning commission agenda. A Police Department Update was not given. A Public Works Department Update was not given. A presentation was made by Deb Dull and Chris Helmers of Rocky Mountain Power regarding the FinAnswer program. Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing on Proposed Resolution #17- 2008 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Annual Budget at 7:32 PM. City Manager Metzler gave a brief overview of the proposed resolution. Mayor Sakrison closed the public hearing at 7:34 PM. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the consent agenda as REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE ENGINEERING UPDATE PLANNING UPDATE POLICE UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE PRESENTATION PUBLIC HEARING OPENED ON PROPOSED RESOLUTION #17-2008, APPROVED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED CONSENT AGENDA, APPROVED June 24, 2008 Page 1 of 3 follows: 1) Approval of a Moved -on Structure Permit for Moab First Assembly of God Located at 446 South Main Street to Conduct a Fireworks Stand From June 30 to July 4, 2008; 2) Approval of a Special Event License for Raft for a Cure to Conduct a Benefit Event Located at 225 South Main Street on July 12, 2008; 3) Approval of a Special Event License for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life to Conduct a Benefit Event Located at 608 South 400 East on August 8, 2008; 4) Request by Relay for Life for a Special Event Fee Waiver in the amount of $80.00. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Preliminary Master Planned Development for Lionsback Resort. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Request by the Utah Foster Care Foundation for a Park Rental Fee Waiver for July 12, 2008 in the amount of $25.00. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Bauman moved to approve a Request by Grand County for a Waiver of Building Permit Fees for the Library Renovation Project in the amount of $1,250.40. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2008- 19 — An Ordinance Setting the Salaries for the Exempt Positions of the City of Moab. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve Proposed Resolution #21- 2008 A Resolution Amending the City of Moab Classified Hourly Pay Rate Schedule and Exempt and Elected Officials Salary. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve Proposed Resolution #17- 2008 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.. Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison stated that the City had received an Arbor Day Grant from the State of Utah in the amount of $400. Mayor Sakrison then stated that he had been appointed to the Grand County Airport Board. Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler reviewed a memo distributed by Administrative Analyst/Economic Development Coordinator Kenneth F. Davey and asked the Council for a consensus on drafting an affordable housing amendment to the temporary land use ordinance regarding building height limitations. City Manager Metzler then stated that she was preparing the budget certification for the state as well as negotiating the Lion's Back pre -annexation agreement. City Manager Metzler stated that staff was waiting to hear back from Grand County on a road transfer agreement pertaining to the proposed Lion's Back annexation. City Manager Metzler continued that staff had met with the Diversified Partners Group today to discuss a proposed commercial development in Grand County and that the group was interested in annexation. City Manager Metzler then stated that the Utah State University campus project was moving forward as well as the affordable housing plan. City Manager Metzler stated that the Mulberry Grove Project has approached the City to state that they are LION' S BACK PRELIMINARY MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, APPROVED PARK RENTAL FEE WAIVER FOR FOSTER CARE FOUNDATION, APPROVED WAIVER OF BUILDING PERMIT FEE FOR GRAND COUNTY, APPROVED PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2008-19, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #21-2008, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #17-2008, APPROVED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS June 24, 2008 Page 2 of 3 not part of the Grand Valley Water and Sewer District and would like to obtain services from the City. City Manager Metzler stated that she has also been in contact to continue negotiations on the proposed Sewer agreement as well as working on a draft franchise agreement with Questar Gas. City Manager Metzler stated that it was a difficult time of year for joint meetings with Grand County. City Manager Metzler stated that staff had met with Grand County regarding Animal Control and would continue communication efforts. A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Bauman stated that she had attended an Affordable Housing meeting that was very productive and the action plan was scheduled to be completed at the next meeting. Councilmember Bauman stated that she had also attended a Grand County Housing Authority meeting and then distributed a copy of the proposed Millcreek development. Councilmember Sweeten stated that he would like the Recreation Department to investigate procedures for removing abusive parents from the ballpark. Councilmember Bauman moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $97,053.66. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 8:50 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel Ellison Mayor City Recorder REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS ADJOURNMENT June 24, 2008 Page 3 of 3