Loading...
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 October 9, 2007 Page 1 of 3 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 October 9, 2007 Page 2 of 3 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 October 9, 2007 Page 3 of 3