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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2007-10-23MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 23, 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 Councilmember Gregg Stucki led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers 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, Community Development Director David Olsen, Public Works Director Brent Williams, City Treasurer Jennie Ross and Police Chief Mike Navarre. Nine (9) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of September 25, 2007. Councilmember Brewer seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Under Citizens to be Heard, Sarah Fields stated that she is a resident of Moab and that on Friday, November 2, 2007 the Utah Radiation Control would be having a meeting at the Grand Center. Ms. Fields stated that there had been a renaissance of the uranium industry and that Rio Algom was for sale and there was a possibility of a uranium mill on that site. Ms. Fields stated that there was a possibility of uranium tailings coming through Moab from Ticaboo. Ms. Fields then stated that the Division of Radiation Control does not have a system for keeping the public informed and that the community needs to have better access to information. Ms. Fields requested that the City write a letter requesting better access to information for citizens. Under Community Development Department Update, Community Development Director Olsen stated that he had attended a Grand County Council Meeting and that Horrocks Engineering would be helping to pay for the new river bridge using their insurance. An Engineering Department Update was not given. Under Planning Department Update, Planning Director Reinhart stated that there would be a meeting with Grand County and the Housing Authority to discuss affordable housing and staff was conducting a review of the proposed Lion's Back Master Planned Development. A Police Department Update was not given. A Public Works Department Update was not given. Mayor Sakrison presented Jessica Valdez with the Mayor's Student Citizenship of the Month Award for Helen M. Knight Intermediate School for October 2007. A presentation was made by Sam Sturman of Utah State University regarding the state of education in Grand County. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the Award of the 2007 Water Meter Bid to Grand Junction Pipe in the amount of $35,715.00. Councilmember Brewer seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE ENGINEERING UPDATE PLANNING UPDATE POLICE UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE PRESENTATION OF STUDENT OF THE MONTH HIGHER EDUCATION PRESENTATION AWARD OF WATER METER BID, APPROVED October 23, 2007 Page 1 of 3 Councilmember Sweeten moved to Award the Ball Park Lighting Installation Project to Hidden Peak Electric Company Incorporated in the amount of $137,500.00. Councilmember Brewer seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Award of the Ball Park Concessionaire Bid to Tara and Jeremy Marshall; 2) Approval of the Ball Park Concessionaire Contract , 3) Approval of Special Business Event License for the Moab Folk Festival to be Conducted November 1 through 4, 2007 at the Moab Ballpark, 4) Request to Send the 2008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project to Public Hearing. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the 2007 General Election Judges. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve Proposed Resolution #23- 2007 — A Resolution Establishing Fees for Video Production Incubator Services. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Davis moved to approve Local Consent for a Limited Restaurant Alcohol License for Phanuwat Bamrungmuang d.b.a. Singha Thai Cuisine Located at 92 East Center Street. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2007- 11 — An Ordinance Annexing Property to the City of Moab. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Moab City and the Youth Garden Project. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Davis moved to approve Proposed Resolution #24- 2007 — A Resolution Approving the City of Moab 2007-2008 Community Impact Fund Board (CIB) Comprehensive Projects List. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. A Presentation was made Regarding a Request for Permanent Easement from City to Locate a Water Pumping Station on City Property Adjacent to the Moab Golf Course. Discussion followed. Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison stated that he had received a letter stating that Great Lakes Air would be taking over air service on November 19, 2007. Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler stated that there had been repeated problems with the banners over Main Street and that Staff had decided not to offer the over -street banner permit any longer due to the associated risks. City Manager Metzler then stated that the Grand County Special Service Recreation District had approved the Aquatic Center Interlocal Agreement and it had been forwarded to Grand County for approval. City Manager Metzler stated that staff had been reviewing the draft housing plan and would be producing an outline of the elements of the new agreement for the Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency. City Manager Metzler continued that the Lion's AWARD OF BALL PARK LIGHTING INSTALLATION PROJECT, APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA 2007 GENERAL ELECTION JUDGES, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #23-2007, APPROVED LOCAL CONSENT FOR A LIMITED ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR SINGHA THAI, APPROVED PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2007-11, APPROVED MOU BETWEEN CITY OF MOAB AND THE YOUTH GARDEN PROJECT, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #24-2007, APPROVED DISCUSSION REGARDING EASEMENT FOR PUMPING STATION READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS October 23, 2007 Page 2 of 3 Back development was in an intensive process of planning review and that progress had been made on the North Area. A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Bailey stated that regarding the increase in taxes, local outfitters quote prices a year in advance and were not notified in time to change future quotes. Councilmember Bailey requested that as much notice as possible be given for any future tax increases. Councilmember Sweeten stated that he had been contacted regarding short term rental issues. Councilmember Davis moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $47,854.72. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 9:29 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel Ellison Mayor City Recorder REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS ADJOURNMENT October 23, 2007 Page 3 of 3