HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2007-10-09MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
October 9, 2007
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 Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at
7:00 PM and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were
Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Kyle Bailey, Rob Sweeten, Keith
Brewer and Jeffrey Davis; City Manager Donna Metzler, City
Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, Planning Director Jeff
Reinhart, City Engineer Daniel Stenta, City Treasurer Jennie Ross and
Police Chief Mike Navarre. Thirteen (13) members of the audience and
media were present.
Councilmember Brewer moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting
Minutes of September 4, 2007. Councilmember Stucki seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Under Citizens to be Heard, Chris Baird stated that in regard to the CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Waste Water Treatment Plant issues it was important to consider the
ramifications if the plant were to be located in San Juan County. Mr.
Baird asked if that location was endorsed if the City would send a letter
of location concerns to the Agency. Mr. Baird stated that he would like
to see regional planning occur first.
Under Community Development Department Update, Community
Development Director Olsen stated that Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) season was here and that the targeted projects
would be water, sewer or housing. Community Development Director
Olsen stated that the Geographic Information System (GIS) group was
meeting with Grand County on Wednesday mornings. Community
Development Director Olsen then stated that the BMX track was
shaping up with the help of volunteers and that the Trail Mix Committee
had hired a Trail Specialist who would be updating the trail master plan.
Community Development Director Olsen then stated that the Colorado
River Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Project was progressing.
Under Engineering Department Update, City Engineer Stenta stated that
he had attended a meeting with the Utah Department of Transportation
(UDOT) and had discussed downtown drainage issues and the scope of
the north end project. City Engineer Stenta stated that UDOT had made
a commitment to participate in solving the downtown drainage issues.
City Engineer Stenta stated that he had received no commitment from
UDOT on solving drainage issues in the north end outside of the UDOT
right-of-way.
City Engineer Stenta stated that there had been some citizen concerns
regarding City Staff s position on a septic system in the City Watershed
Protection Area. City Engineer Stenta explained that staff had worked
with the State Engineer and the Local Health Official to look at
alternatives and that after a risk analysis of the identified alternatives
was completed the best alternative was identified as a conventional
leech field.
City Engineer Stenta stated that he had received a call regarding the
Stone Crest Development — formerly Kairn Ridge — regarding locating a
water boost station on city property in proximity to the golf course.
City Engineer Stenta inquired if that was something the Council was
interested in exploring. Mayor Sakrison stated that there was a
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
ENGINEERING UPDATE
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consensus to explore options.
Under Planning Department Update, Planning Director Reinhart stated
that the Lion's Back Development had started the Master Planned
Development (MPD) process and that staff had received a separate
request for a right-of-way vacation on Emma Boulevard. Planning
Director Reinhart then stated that staff was preparing for the joint
meeting with City Council.
A Police Department Update was not given.
A Public Works Department Update was not given.
Mayor Sakrison proclaimed October 18, 2007 as "Lights on
Afterschool! Day" in the City of Moab.
PLANNING UPDATE
POLICE UPDATE
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing on Proposed Ordinance #2007- PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
PROPOSED ANNEXATION
11 - An Ordinance Annexing Property to the City of Moab at 7:39 PM.
Deb Truman stated that she lives in city limits at 1010 Pear Tree Lane
and that she believed the property being annexed was proposing a
development directly over an existing irrigation system which would
drastically affect the growing season for agriculture and livestock. Ms.
Truman stated that they consider themselves to be in the "green belt"
and she would hate to see it spoiled by 31 driveways. Ms. Truman also
inquired what the traffic impact would be.
Jared Rasmussen stated that he had been working with Moab Irrigation
to mitigate and sleeve the irrigation lines.
City Engineer Stenta stated that he has spoken to George Carter with
Moab Irrigation and that Mr. Carter stated that Moab Irrigation was
satisfied with the mitigation efforts.
Ms. Truman inquired what open space was required for a Planned Unit
Development (PUD).
City Manager Metzler stated that the proposed subdivision was not a
PUD and that there was not an open space requirement for subdivisions.
Chris Baird stated that he was award of Grand County's perspective
along Millcreek Drive and that it had been targeted for high density.
Mr. Baird stated that the area in question had a Multi -Family
Residential overlay zone to encourage higher density closer to city
limits.
Mayor Sakrison closed the public hearing at 8:05 PM.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to Send Proposed Ordinance #2007-16
— An Ordinance Annexing Property to the City of Moab to Public
Hearing. Councilmember Brewer seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Brewer moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2007-
17 An Ordinance Repealing the Municipal Road Tax and Enacting the
Municipal Highway Sales Tax at a Rate of .30%. Councilmember
Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-1 aye by a roll -call -
vote with Councilmember Davis voting nay.
Councilmember Brewer moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2007-
18 - An Ordinance Enacting the Resort Community Sales Tax at a Rate
of 1.6%. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion
carried 4-1 aye by a roll -call -vote with Councilmember Davis voting
PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
#2007-16 SENT TO PUBLIC
HEARING
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
#2007-17, APPROVED
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
#2007-18, APPROVED
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nay.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Pre -annexation
Agreement by and between Jared Rasmussen, Joyce Victor and the City
of Moab. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Non -Motorized Trail
Easement Agreement between the City of Moab, Jared Rasmussen and
Joyce Victor for Haciendas Subdivision. Councilmember Stucki
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Final Plat for Haciendas
Subdivision contingent on approval of the Subdivisions Improvement
Agreement and the Annexation. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to table approval of a Real Property
Purchase Agreement between the City of Moab and Brian R. Ballard.
Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0
aye.
Councilmember Davis moved to approve an Endorsement of Grand
Water and Sewer Service Agency's Intent to Construct an Agency
owned and operated Waste Water Treatment Plant. Councilmember
Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-2 aye with
Councilmembers Brewer and Bailey voting nay.
There was no Correspondence to be Read.
Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler stated that she
had presented a draft Interlocal Agreement (ILA) to the Recreation
District and Grand County for the proposed Aquatic Center.
A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given.
Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that Senator
Bennett had been in town that day.
Councilmember Davis moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab
in the amount of $302,940.22. Councilmember Bailey seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Bailey moved to enter an Executive Session to discuss
the lease, purchase or exchange of real property. Councilmember
Brewer seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
An Executive Session was entered at 8:55 PM.
Councilmember Bailey moved to close the Executive Session.
Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0
aye.
The Executive Session was closed at 9:07 PM.
Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 9:07 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison Rachel Ellison
Mayor City Recorder
PREANNEXATION
AGREEMENT FOR
RASMUSSENNICTOR,
APPROVED
NON -MOTORIZED TRAIL
EASEMENT AGREEMENT,
APPROVED
FINAL PLAT FOR
HACIENDAS SUBDIVISION,
APPROVED
REAL PROPERTY
PURCHASE AGREEMENT,
TABLED
ENDORSEMENT OF
INTENT TO CONSTRUCT
AGENCY OWNED AND
OPERATED WWTP,
APPROVED
READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORTS
REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY
COOPERATION
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REPORTS
APPROVAL OF BILLS
MOTION TO ENTER
EXECUTIVE SESSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ENTERED
MOTION TO CLOSE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION
CLOSED
ADJOURNMENT
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