HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2008-11-25MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
November 25, 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 Jeffrey Davis,
Gregg Stucki, Kyle Bailey, Sarah Bauman and Rob Sweeten; City
Manager Donna Metzler, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel
Ellison, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Community Development
Director David Olsen, City Engineer Daniel Stenta and Police Chief
Mike Navarre. Twenty-two (22) members of the audience and media
were present.
There were no minutes to approve.
There were no Citizens to be Heard.
Under Community Development Department Update, Community
Development Director Olsen stated that the concrete work at corner park
was proceeding well as were volunteer improvements at the BMX park.
Community Development Director Olsen then stated that he would be
applying for funding through the Utah Partners Conservation
Development organization.
Under Engineering Department Update, City Engineer Stenta stated that
staff had been working with the Aarchway Inn and Holiday Inn Express
to extend the North Area Sewer line. City Engineer Stenta then stated
that he was looking at a major interceptor storm water line and that there
would be a pre -council workshop on December 9 regarding the 500
West project.
Councilmember Davis inquired if the North Main Street project was on
hold with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT).
City Engineer Stenta stated that UDOT had informed him that the
project was currently unfunded.
Under Planning Department Update, Planning Director Reinhart stated
that staff had been working on reformatting City code as well as
reviewing a new zoning map. Planning Director Reinhart stated the
zoning map should come before council in January and that there would
be a height ordinance workshop on December 5, 2008 at 3:30 PM.
A Police Department Update was not given.
A Public Works Department Update was not given.
Presentations were canceled.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to award the 2008 ARB Meters bid to
Grand Junction Pipe in the amount of $29,939.15. Councilmember
Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -
vote.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the 2009 City of Moab
Holiday Schedule as presented. Councilmember Bauman seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
ENGINEERING UPDATE
PLANNING UPDATE
POLICE UPDATE
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
PRESENTATIONS,
CANCELED
2008 ARB METERS
AWARDED TO GRAND JCT
PIPE
2009 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
APPROVED
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Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the 2009 Regular Council
Meeting Schedule as presented. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve proposed Resolution #36-
2008 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Moab to
Submit a Letter of Protest to the BLM Regarding Oil and Gas Leasing
in the City's Watershed. Councilmember Bauman seconded the motion.
The motion carried 4-0 aye with Councilmember Sweeten abstaining
stating that he works for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the Virginian Apartments
Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $226,000 as the Selection of the
2009 Community Development Block Grant Project. Councilmember
Bauman seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing at 7:20 PM on Amendment of
the Utex Subdivision and the Vacation of a Portion of Emma Boulevard
Right-of-way.
Planning Director Reinhart gave an overview of the proposal.
James Ward stated that he is concerned about the increase to flood
waters off of the hill.
City Manager Metzler stated that the drainage issues would have to be
addressed as part of the development and that staff completely concurs.
Billy Bob Shupe stated that he also had concerns regarding the
floodwaters and that the proposed road with pavement adjacent to the
highway would worsen the floodwater issue. Mr. Shupe stated that a
gutter won't stop the storm water. Mr. Shupe then stated that there is a
three foot drop in elevation in his yard and that the current streets lacks
only twenty feet from reaching the highway now. Mr. Shupe stated that
creating a new street will create a new "dog leg", and that he doesn't
want a road in the front and back of his house.
City Engineer Stenta stated that the road will be required as part of the
development regardless of the vacation of right-of-way issue.
Lin Ottinger stated that he owns property across Main Street and that
the streets are the property of all citizens of Moab and should not be
given away or sold to anyone. Mr. Ottinger said that once they are
given away, our children can never get them back. Mr. Ottinger stated
that eighty cars can be parked parallel on MiVida and when the parking
is full at the City Park, people just leave. Mr. Ottinger urged the
Council to save the street for parking. Mr. Ottinger stated that there
would be an increased need for parking with the construction of the new
swim center and the new school and that there is currently an existing
parking problem on Main Street. Mr. Ottinger stated that we don't need
any more streets off of Main Street and restated that he is opposed to
giving away any public property.
Diane Walker stated that she is opposed to the proposal. Ms. Walker
stated that there is a lack of affordable housing in Moab and that the
Emma Boulevard parcel is larger than the Ferndale Apailinent parcel.
Ms. Walker inquired why the City would give it away instead of using it
for affordable housing. Ms. Walker also stated that she thinks
connecting MiVida to Main Street would be dangerous. Ms. Walker
concluded that if the City did exchange the property that they require
affordable housing as part of the development.
Lorraine Guymon submitted written comment at the public hearing
2009 MEETING SCHEDULE
APPROVED
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
#36-2008, APPROVED
2009 CDBG PROJECT,
SELECTED
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
PUBLIC COMMENT
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stating that the access from Main Street to the subdivision had been
used as long as she could remember, was a dirt track but did show the
need for access at that location. Ms. Guymon stated that she feels the
access should be developed and enhanced not blocked by giving it to
someone to build on.
Mayor Sakrison closed the public hearing at 7:50 PM.
Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison stated that he had
received letters from the National Park Service and the Environmental
Protection Agency.
Under Administrative Report, City Manager Metzler stated that she had
been educating herself on oil and gas leases, had been working on the
waste water treatment agreement and had given a new draft to the Grand
Water and Sewer Service Agency. City Manager Metzler stated that
there would be a Lion's Park Meeting on December 11 and the City
Float Party would be on December 4. City Manager Metzler also stated
that the comment period on the Draft Affordable Housing Plan would
end on December 19, 2008.
A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given.
Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that he had
attended the Association of Local Governments (AOG) meeting the
previous week and that on February 19, 2009 Senator Bennett's
conference would be held in Moab. Mayor Sakrison stated that he had
met with Kevin Carter of the School and Institutional Trust Lands
Administration (SITLA) and had asked for a Point -of -sale contribution
for localities where SITLA land was leased or sold. Mayor Sakrison
said he was told the outlook was not good, but that he was not giving
up. Mayor Sakrison stated that he had been nominated as a
representative on the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board and
had met with Christine Watson, one of our new state legislators. Mayor
Sakrison then stated that Local Officials' Day at the Legislature would
be coming up in January.
Councilmember Sweeten stated that he had met in Logan with
Landscape Architect Students who had presented plans for the Rotary
Park design. Councilmember Sweeten stated that the top three may
present to the City Council and that he would like to get the Rotary Club
involved as well.
City Manager Metzler stated that she would setup a meeting for the
presentation.
Councilmember Bailey stated that Moab Valley Health Care would be
going to HUD for funding and that the Special Service District would be
going the CIB for the Long Term Care Facility funding on January 8,
2009. Councilmember Bailey also stated that the land swap would be
happening soon.
Councilmember Sweeten stated that a recent newspaper article had
listed Grand County as having the highest debt per citizen in the State of
Utah.
Councilmember Stucki stated that he had attended the Utah League of
Cities and Towns Land Use training and had found it very helpful and
beneficial.
Councilmember Bauman moved to pay the bills against the City of
Moab in the amount of $179,089.50. Councilmember Bailey seconded
the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORTS
REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY
COOPERATION
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REPORTS
APPROVAL OF BILLS
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Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 8:19 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison
Mayor
Rachel Ellison
City Recorder
ADJOURNMENT
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