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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2005-02-22MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 22, 2005 The Moab City Council held their Regular Meeting on the above date in the Council Chambers of Moab City Offices, located at 115 West 200 South, 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 Kyle Bailey led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Rob Sweeten and Keith Brewer; City Manager Donna Metzler, City Recorder Rachel Ellison, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Planning and Community Development Director David Olsen, City Attorney Chris McAnany and City Planner Robert Hugie. Forty-one (41) members of the audience and media were present. There were no minutes to approve. There were no Citizens to be Heard. Under Planning Department Update, City Planner Hugie distributed a written report. A Public Works Department Update was not given. A Police Department Update was not given. A Presentation was made by the Moab Country Club. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Confirmation of Mayoral Board Appointments of Babs Davis for a two year term ending on December 31, 2006 and Michael Kaniecki for a two year term ending on December 31, 2006 to the Moab Arts and Recreation Center Advisory Board; 2) Confirmation of a Mayoral Board Appointment of Rodney Taylor for a five year term ending on December 31, 2008 to the Moab City Planning Commission; 3) Confirmation of a Mayoral Board Appointment of Councilmember Keith Brewer for a four year term ending December 31, 2008 to the Moab Mosquito Abatement District; 4) Request by the Canyonlands Half Marathon for Use of Swanny City Park on March 11 and March 12, 2005; 5) Approval of Proposed Resolution #07-2005 — A Resolution Declaring Real Property and Building Located at 805 North Main Street Owned by the City of Moab as Surplus. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Brewer moved to Award the Administration Vehicle Bid to Certified Ford in the amount of $25,909.84. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call - vote. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the Final Plat for Cottonwoods Subdivision at Williams Way, Phase 1 (formerly Williams Way Townhomes) Located at 343 to 369 Williams Way. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. February 22, 2005 Page 1 of 4 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PLANNING UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE POLICE UPDATE PRESENTATION BY MOAB COUNTRY CLUB CONSENT AGENDA, APPROVED ADMINISTRATION VEHICLE AWARDED TO CERTIFIED FORD FINAL PLAT FOR COTTONWOODS SUBDIVISION AT WILLIAMS WAY, APPROVED Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Development Agreement between Cottonwood Subdivision at Williams Way, Phase 1 Located at 343 to 369 West Williams Way and the City of Moab. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve a Moved -on Structure Permit for Outrageous Logos Located at 391 South Main Street to Conduct a Sales Business from March 18 to March 28, 2005. Councilmember Brewer seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Moab and the Humane Society of Moab Valley. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Pre -annexation Agreement for Bennett Lin, et al. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve a Pre -annexation Agreement for FaChi and Nannette Lin. Councilmember Brewer seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to Award the Engineering Services Proposal for the Mill Creek Flood Hazard Mapping Project in an amount not to exceed $4,500.00. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-01 aye by a roll -call -vote. Mayor Sakrison opened a Public Hearing on Proposed Bicycle Motocross (BMX) Track located on the Northwest Side of 500 West Adjacent to the City Parkway at 7:32 PM. Planning & Community Development Director David Olsen gave a brief overview of the proposed project. Stacey Sheets stated that she supported having the BMX track in town to be closer to the children using it. Casey Hearne stated that she lives adjacent to the proposed site and would like to know who would be supervising the track and be responsible for rule enforcement. Ms. Hearne also stated that she felt it would be a fire hazard with all of the adjacent trees. City Manager Metzler stated that a staff member was not planned to be on -site. Joe Kingsley stated that he had been the chair of the skate park and had initially had similar concerns about the skate park. Mr. Kingsley stated that children helped fund raise and that it became their park and that the children had not been an issue so far at the skate park. Mr. Kingsley stated that the children had pride, ownership and responsibility for the park and that he was very much in favor of this track for youth. Ron Georg stated that he runs the program at the Spanish Trail Arena and that it is a low maintenance program. Mr. Georg stated that he is excited that the City is interested in a BMX park, that the program at the arena is 12 weeks per year and involves a lot of volunteer time. Mr. Georg stated that the Arena is under -used but that the program is very popular. Mr. Georg stated that 50 or more families drive out and that a lot of children cannot get out to the Arena. Mr. Georg stated that he feels that local should have an opportunity to learn the sport of cycling February 22, 2005 Page 2 of 4 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION AT WILLIAMS WAY, APPROVED MOVED -ON STRUCTURE PERMIT FOR OUTRAGEOUS LOGOS LOCATED AT 391 SOUTH MAIN STREET MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOAB AND THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF MOAB VALLEY, APPROVED PRE -ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR BENNETT LIN, ET AL, APPROVED PRE -ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR FACHI AND NANNETTE LIN, APPROVED AWARD OF THE ENGINEERING SERVICES PROPOSAL FOR THE MILL CREEK FLOOD HAZARD MAPPING PROJECT PUBLIC HEARING OPENED ON PROPOSED BICYCLE MOTOCROSS (BMX) TRACK PUBLIC COMMENT and that the program would provide mentors. Mr. Georg stated that Helen M. Knight Middle School supported having the track there and that it could be utilized by the 4-H program as well as the new Teen Center. Mr. Georg also stated that the organized programs would be supervised; but that the track would be open other times. Mr. Georg then stated that a BMX track leads to professions — that there are a lot of talented, professional mountain bikers in our community — and that cycling is a lifetime sport. Mr. Georg stated that he is very much in support of the proposed track. Councilmember Bailey inquired if there would be a noise problem with the surrounding subdivision. Mr. Georg stated that it was not anticipated and would also be buffered by the trees. Mr. Kingsley stated that the track would be used by non -motorized vehicles and that would help a lot with the noise issue. Colin Maher stated that he represented the Trail Mix Committee, that the track had the full support of the committee and would be providing volunteers. Mr. Maher stated that he understood the concerns of the subdivision and that legitimate use of that area may help reduce some of the shady activities. Shelly Dyke stated that she lived on Bartlett that she was not opposed to supporting children and even though the track was not intended for motorized vehicles, she feels that will be hard to enforce. Ms. Dyke stated that she bought the house for the quite neighborhood and that she was already feeling the impact from the trail system behind her house. Ms. Dyke stated that with the new hospital and senior center that there would be a lot of impacts on that area and she would like the Council to consider alternate locations. Ryan Talbot stated that he supported the BMX track and that as a lifelong resident of Moab, he would like to see a place set aside for children. Mr. Talbot stated that a lot of the places that he rode as a child are no longer accessible. Mr. Talbot also stated that he lived next to the skate park and that he doesn't remember noise being an issue. Jimi Megonnell stated that he supports the BMX track, that there was a lot of cooperation at the skate park now and that should continue at the BMX track. Mr. Megonnell also stated that when the sun goes down that the track will be of no use so that should help with noise at night. Councilmember Stucki inquired if the track would be about the same size as the track at the Arena. Mr. Georg stated that the proposed track is 500 feet longer. Casey Hern stated that she thought the noise problem would be more a problem with the parking lot and the slamming of doors. Brett Walker stated that he was in favor of the track. Mayor Sakrison closed the Public Hearing at 8:02 PM. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve Proposed Resolution #05- 2005 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. February 22, 2005 Page 3 of 4 PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #05- 2005, APPROVED Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2005- 03 — An Ordinance Amending Section 5.64.010 of the Moab Municipal Code Regarding Moved -on Structures. Councilmember Brewer seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #08- 2005 — A Resolution Establishing a Fee Structure for Moved -on Commercial Structures. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. There was no Correspondence to be Read. Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler stated that staff would be working on budget preparation beginning on March 1, 2005 and that the Council would receive a balanced budget by April 1, 2005. Under Goal Update, Councilmember Sweeten stated there was a misunderstanding regarding the tax free status for the higher education foundation. Councilmember Stucki stated that he would like a synopsis of the visioning workshop posted in the new council chambers at the City Center. Mayor Sakrison stated that he had met with Grand County, that progress was being made on the tailing pile and that press packets would be going out soon. Mayor Sakrison stated that the Department of Energy in Grand Junction had received $28,000,000 for Atlas from the federal budget. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that he had attended the Legislative Policy Committee meeting in Salt Lake City, that the date for Streamlined Sales Tax had been extended to 2006 and that the Governor was convening a tax task force. in Salt Lake City. Councilmember Sweeten moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $504,011.08. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. The Executive Session was canceled. Councilmember Stucki moved for adjournment. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:32 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel Ellison Mayor City Recorder February 22, 2005 Page 4 of 4 PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2005- 03, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #08- 2005, APPROVED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS GOAL UPDATE MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS EXECUTIVE SESSION, CANCELED MOTION TO ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT