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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. March 22, 2005 Page 1 of 3 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 March 22, 2005 Page 2 of 3 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 March 22, 2005 Page 3 of 3 REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION TO ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT