HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2018-05-22MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 22, 2018
Regular Meeting: The Moab City Council held its Regular Meeting on the above date in the Council
Chambers at the Moab City Center, located at 217 East Center Street, Moab, Utah. A recording of the
meeting is archived at http://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html.
Pre -Council Workshop: Mayor Pro-Tem Tawny Knuteson-Boyd called the workshop to order at 6:16 PM.
The workshop began with an update on the Downtown Plan. Ben Levenger of Downtown
Redevelopment Services and Thomas McMurtry of Avenue Consultants made a brief presentation
introducing preliminary findings from a community survey to inform the Downtown Plan. They also
presented initial proposals for various elements of the Plan. Of note, it was reported that citizen
feedback favors parking on Main Street, a highway bypass of downtown, keeping bikes out of traffic on
Main Street, and a maximum preferred walking distance from parking to a destination of no more than
one -eighth mile or one block total distance. Congestion and parking were reported to be concerns, and
a desire for transit services downtown. Levenger and McMurtry presented information about building
facades, uniform signage, benches, and vegetation, including a planted median on Main Street from 100
North to 100 South. Regarding a bypass, it was reported that 35 to 45 percent of traffic on Main Street
would be rerouted. It was also stated that citizen interest in left -turn signals on Main Street was relayed
to the Utah Department of Highways (UDOT) by the consultants, and the reported response was that
UDOT considers left -turn signals to be a cause of further congestion and decreased pedestrian safety.
The consultants further explained a plan to enhance bike lanes downtown and to introduce back -in
angled parking on bike routes and an explanation of curb bulb -outs and the prospect of a pedestrian
promenade or walking street. They announced a public open house for the following evening.
The workshop continued with a presentation and update on the Grand County Solid Waste Special
Service District by Deb Barton. Barton introduced the new mission statement of the District and noted
the goal of zero waste. Barton also addressed wind-blown litter issues and stated there is an effort to
install a litter fence at the Klondike landfill. She noted a lack of personnel and unfilled positions, and
reported on increased incidents of trash being left at the recycle center. Barton mentioned a rise in fees
for disposal and explained the need for new pricing. She went on to explain concerns about chaos in the
international recycle market. She added there is a large increase in solid waste and she speculated it was
possibly due to tourism and cited biosolids, restaurant grease and household waste in particular, and
noted increased cardboard at the recycle center. She said 35 to 40 percent of Moab's waste stream is
recyclable. She remarked there is no waste to energy capability in Utah at this time.
In response to a question from Councilmember Derasary regarding educating tourists about recycling,
Barton suggested a "Don't vacation from recycling" campaign or a ban on plastic bags or water bottles.
Derasary also asked about tipping fees and Barton replied that tipping fees will rise and spoke of her
personal opinion that the public should be educated about the need to pay for recycling. She went on to
explain the Solid Waste District stance is to get commercial users to pay for cardboard recycling.
Regular Meeting Called to Order & Attendance:
Mayor Pro-Tem Knuteson-Boyd called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the
Pledge of Allegiance. In attendance were Councilmembers Rani Derasary, Mike Duncan, Tawny
Knuteson-Boyd, Karen Guzman -Newton and Kalen Jones. Mayor Emily Niehaus was not present. Also in
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attendance were City Manager David Everitt, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Stenta, City
Attorney Chris McAnany, Police Chief Jim Winder, City Planner Jeff Reinhart, Development Services
Manager Sommar Johnson, Parks, Recreation and Trails Director Tif Miller, Moab Arts and Recreation
Center Director Meg Stewart, City Engineer Chuck Williams, Records Specialist Eve Tallman and City
Treasurer Jennie Ross. Twelve members of the public and media were present.
Approval of Minutes: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve the minutes of the May 8, 11, and 14
2018 meetings. Councilmember Guzman -Newton seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with
Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman -Newton and Duncan voting aye.
Council Reports:
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd reported on an Envision Utah session she attended.
Councilmember Duncan reported on a meeting of the Grand County Water Conservancy District and
noted that the area is in a serious drought.
Councilmember Derasary reported on a People's Energy Summit event in Salt Lake City that included a
workshop about permaculture. She mentioned a new round of ArtTrails sculptures and noted she also
attended the Envision Utah session. She announced an upcoming presentation about proposed future
site uses for the Uranium Mill Tailings Remediation Act (UMTRA) location.
Councilmember Jones reported on the recycling workshop and solid waste meeting he had attended.
Councilmember Guzman -Newton reported on the school board meeting and a project involving the
Youth Garden Project providing food for the high school cafeteria. She also reported on an economic
development meeting, the recent tour of the Multicultural Center, and a Moab transit study meeting,
and announced the work of the Airport art committee in preparation for the June 2 grand opening of
the improvements at the airport.
Administrative Reports: City Manager Everitt invited Chief Winder to review the recent Rally on the
Rocks all -terrain vehicle event with councilmembers. Winder recognized citizen concerns about the
event and reported there was very little impact on City law enforcement officers. He reported there
were some citations and impounds. He noted Grand County Sheriff Deputy Curt Brewer handled the
police escorts of vehicles and commented he felt the event was well -managed. Discussion followed
about congestion on 500 West and Winder acknowledged 45 minute delays on northbound 191.
City Manager Everitt reported on tree replacements on 100 South. He stated he attended a Utah
Municipal Transit meeting. He announced job openings for Assistant City Manager and the Senior
Project Manager for Housing. He also mentioned the UMTRA site futures meeting and reported that
code enforcement is stepping up regarding property clean-up issues, non -permitted work on properties
and grease traps at restaurants. Councilmember Guzman -Newton asked Everitt to explain the process
for code compliance issues to the audience. Councilmember Derasary asked about how the community
might decide whether to have a Community Clean-up Day and Everitt mentioned this is being discussed
for the upcoming Waste Hauling Request for Proposals (RFP). He clarified any clean-up day as part of the
waste hauling contract would not be until winter and the RFP would be publicized in September.
Student of the Month: Kaytlin Rhoades of the Moab Charter School was awarded the Mayor's Student
Citizenship of the Month Award for May, 2018 by Mayor Pro-Tem Knuteson-Boyd.
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Citizens to be Heard: There were no citizens to be heard.
SPECIAL EVENTS/VENDORS/BEER LICENSES:
Canyonlands Natural History Association —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve a request by the Canyonlands Natural
History Association for an Amplified Music Event at Old City Park on June 28, 2018. Councilmember
Guzman -Newton seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary,
Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman -Newton voting aye.
Red Rock Arts Festival —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve licenses and grant local consent for Red
Rock Arts Festival — October 6 to 13, 2018 at the Moab Arts and Recreation Center. Councilmember
Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones,
Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman -Newton voting aye.
Old Business: (1:13 on recording)
Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget —Approved
Motion and Discussion: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Resolution #23-2018 — A
Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Annual Budget for the City of Moab. Councilmember
Derasary seconded the motion. Councilmembers asked questions about funding a shooting range for
law enforcement officers, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, the Drug Task Force,
the north -end bike path, and the set -aside fund for Utah State University's campus.
Vote: The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and
Guzman -Newton voting aye.
Sewer Impact Fee —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2018-08 — An
Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.25 of the Moab Municipal Code with a Schedule Adjustment for the
Sewer Impact Fee. Councilmember Guzman -Newton seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye,
with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman -Newton voting aye.
New Business: (1:27 on recording)
Pay and Salaries Public Hearing —Approved
Motion and Discussion: Councilmember Jones moved to send Proposed Ordinance #2018-11 — An
Ordinance Adopting the City of Moab Pay Plan Schedule and Adopting the Exempt and Elected Officials
Salaries for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 to Public Hearing on June 12, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. Councilmember
Guzman -Newton seconded the motion. City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Stenta presented an
overview of the pay plan schedule including a comparison between the former step -and -grade system
and the Pay for Performance plan. Stenta answered Councilmember questions regarding mid -range pay,
Cost of Living adjustments (COLA) not related to the pay plan, and longevity pay. City Manager Everitt
clarified that the elected officials would be included in the recent COLA and introduced the concept of a
phased approach to increasing pay for elected officials over time.
Vote: The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and
Guzman -Newton voting aye.
Accounts to be written off —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Guzman -Newton moved to approve Proposed Resolution #24-2018 —
A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Moab Authorizing Delinquent, Terminated Utility
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Accounts to be written off of the Accounting System. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The
motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman -
Newton voting aye.
New Lodging Uses —Approved (1:41 on recording)
Discussion: City Attorney McAnany made a brief presentation about the proposed Ordinance 2018-12
which was eventually considered as a Resolution and not an Ordinance. McAnany explained the desire
for a temporary moratorium on land use applications for no more than six months in order to prepare
an Assured Housing Policy requirement for new applications for lodging to provide employee housing or
to pay a fee in lieu of housing for employees. Councilmember Derasary read a prepare statement that
covered the legislative history surrounding the topic and presented data regarding local economic
factors and the documented need for 316 new affordable housing units by 2020. She mentioned that
more than fifty-five percent of all jobs in Moab are tourism -related. She also touched on major increases
in local housing prices without a corresponding increase in local wages resulting in a dearth of
affordable housing for sale or rent. After questions from Councilmembers regarding legal implications of
an Ordinance versus a Resolution, which were answered by McAnany, accompanied by comments from
City Planner Reinhart regarding vested applicants, processing applications during a moratorium and the
Assured Housing Policy process, Councilmember Jones noted that it is no secret that new lodging
construction has been a cause of concern with regard to workforce housing. Councilmember Knuteson-
Boyd stated her concern that the legislation would single out one element of the private sector.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Duncan moved to approve Proposed Resolution #26-2018 — A
Resolution Enacting a Temporary Land Use Regulation with Respect to New Lodging Uses Pending
Completion of an Assured Housing Study and Ordinance. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion.
The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and
Guzman -Newton voting aye.
Professional Offices in the 1-llndustrial Zone —Approved
Discussion: City Planner Reinhart made a brief presentation regarding the proposed introduction of
professional offices into the Industrial (1-1) zone.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Guzman -Newton moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2018-10 —
An Ordinance Amending Moab Municipal Code Chapter 17.36.020 Use Requirements, to include the use
of Professional Offices in the 1-1 Industrial Zone. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The
motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman -
Newton voting aye.
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab: Councilmember Guzman -Newton moved to pay the bills
against the City of Moab in the amount of $1,065,988.69. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion.
The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and
Guzman -Newton voting aye.
Adjournment: Councilmember Derasary moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Jones seconded
the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan
and Guzman -Newton voting aye. Mayor Pro-Tem Knuteson-Boyd adjourned the meeting at 8:55 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Rachel E. Stenta, City Recorder
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