HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2005-03-22MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 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 Jeffrey Davis led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Kyle Bailey and
Keith Brewer; City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison and
Planning and Community Development Director David Olsen. Eighteen
(18) members of the audience and media were present.
Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Regular Council Minutes
of February 8 and 22, 2005. Councilmember Brewer seconded the
motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye.
There were no Citizens to be Heard.
Under Planning Department Update, Planning and Community
Development Director Olsen stated that he would soon have a flood map
revision proposal to distribute.
A Public Works Department Update was not given.
A Police Department Update was not given.
Councilmember Davis moved to approve a request by Wicked Brew to
Alter a Moved -on Structure Permit Located at 132 North Main Street.
Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion failed 0-4 nay.
Councilmember Brewer moved to approve the Proposed Bicycle
Motocross (BMX) Track Concept with $3,000 in funds allocated from
account 2440095 in fiscal year 2004-05 and $8,000 in funds allocated
from 2840034 and 2840087 in fiscal year 2005-06 pending budget
approval. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion
carried 4-0 aye.
Mayor Sakrison opened a Public Hearing on Public Input on an
Application to the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board to
Construct an Animal Shelter at 990 Sand Flats Road at 7:28 PM.
Joe Kingsley stated that he had been part of the community fundraising
effort and that he applauded the leadership of Moab City for this project.
Mr. Kingsley stated that there was a lot of community support for this
project and that he was proud of everyone's efforts.
Bob Maxwell stated that he is a member of the board of directors of the
Humane Society and that fundraising has been an interesting process.
Mr. Maxwell stated that he thought the new location was a good move
and that applying for the grant was very positive.
Mayor Sakrison stated that when the project was presented to the
Association of Local Governments that the board was impressed with
the level of community involvement.
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REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
PLANNING UPDATE
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
POLICE UPDATE
REQUEST BY WICKED BREW
TO ALTER A MOVED -ON
STRUCTURE PERMIT, FAILED
PROPOSED BICYCLE (BMX)
TRACK, APPROVED
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
PUBLIC COMMENT
Arlan Lazere thanked the City for moving forward with the project and
stated that a centralized location would provide for more focused efforts
and would be more cost effective.
Lenore Beeson thanked the City for doing the project and stated that she
is ecstatic that it's really happening.
Hans Weibel stated that people have proven that they are financially
behind the project.
Mayor Sakrison closed the public hearing at 7:35 PM.
Councilmember Stucki moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2005-04
— An Ordinance Amending Title 2 of the Moab Municipal Code
Regarding Purchasing Procedures with a purchasing exception upper
limit of $25,000 made to the proposed revision. Councilmember Brewer
seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye.
Councilmember Davis moved to award the Moab City Audit Services
contract to Larsen and Peterson in the amount of $52,750.00 for a five
year contract. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion
carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve an Agreement for Professional
Services by and between the City of Moab and Bowen, Collins &
Associates, Incorporated. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion.
The motion carried 4-0 aye.
Councilmember Brewer moved to approve a Request for an Extension to
the Cable Franchise Agreement to May 28, 2005. Councilmember
Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye.
Councilmember Brewer moved to approve a request to send a
Community Development Block Grant Project to Public Hearing.
Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0
aye.
No action was taken on Approval of a Moved -on Structure Permit for
Richard Farabee Sr. to Conduct a Jeep Rental and Information Business
Located at 83 South Main Street from April 1, 2005 to November 1,
2005.
Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison stated that there
would be a community meeting on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at the
Grand County Senior Center with Congressman Jim Matheson's staff
from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM and also at the Moab Arts and Recreation
Center on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. Mayor
Sakrison also stated that he had received a letter from Seekhaven
requesting budgetary support and that Senator Bennett would be
sponsoring the Annual Rural Business Conference this year. Mayor
Sakrison stated that he had received a letter from Trevor Olsen of the
Highland Youth City Council requesting assistance finding lodging for
40 boy scouts.
Councilmember Stucki stated that he had been contacted by neighbors of
The Rio Colorado Bar and Restaurant regarding the noise issue and that
they were concerned that the issues would not be adequately addressed.
Under Administrative Reports a written report was distributed.
Under Goal Update, Councilmember Bailey stated that the Moab Area
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PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
PROPOSED ORD #2005-04
APPROVED WITH ADDITIONS
AUDIT SERVICES CONTRACT
AWARDED TO LARSEN AND
PETERSON
AGREEMENT WITH BOWEN,
COLLINS & ASSOCIATES,
APPROVED
EXTENSION TO THE CABLE
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
APPROVED
REQUEST TO SEND A CDBG
PROJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING,
APPROVED
MOVED ON STRUCTURE
PERMIT, NO ACTION TAKEN
READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
GOAL UPDATE
Partnership for Seniors had met with the Moab City Planning
Department and the Hospital to discuss open space requirements and
flood control issues for the proposed hospital facility.
Under Report on City/County Cooperation, Mayor Sakrison stated that
he had attended the last Atlas Team Meeting that day and that Senator
Hatch was here on Sunday to tour the tailings pile. Mayor Sakrison
stated that Senator Hatch was in full agreement to move the tailings pile.
Mayor Sakrison then distributed a list of state legislation that had passed.
Councilmember Brewer moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab
in the amount of $458,489.11. Councilmember Stucki seconded the
motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Brewer moved to adjourn. Councilmember Stucki
seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye.
Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:15 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison
Mayor
Rachel Ellison
City Recorder
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REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY
COOPERATION
APPROVAL OF BILLS
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ADJOURNMENT