HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2005-05-24MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
May 24, 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 Sweeten led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also
in attendance were Councilmembers Kyle Bailey, Jeffrey Davis, Keith
Brewer and Gregg Stucki; City Manager Donna Metzler, City
Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, Public Works Director
Brent Williams, City Attorney Chris McAnany and City Planner Robert
Hugie. Ten (10) members of the audience and media were present.
There were no minutes to approve.
Under Citizens to be Heard, Tim Newman stated that he lived on the
corner of Hillside and Rosetree and was concerned about the drainage
alteration made by Dave Cozzens to the north east of his property. Mr.
Newman stated that he felt his well being and structures were in danger
from the hillside alteration and that he had requested more hay bales be
placed on his property to mitigate any damage. Mr. Newman stated that
he appreciated the City's help so far.
Mayor Sakrison stated that the hay bales would be placed the following
day and that staff had met with Mr. Cozzens that day.
City Manager Metzler stated that Mr. Cozzens had agreed to abide by the
cease and desist order placed by the city and to work with the City to
develop a storm water drainage system.
A Planning Department Update was not given.
Under Public Works Department Update, Public Works Director
Williams stated that the Main Street Waterline project was complete.
A Police Department Update was not given.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Temporary Class III Beer
License for James Burton Black d.b.a. Out West Food and Fuel #35
Located at 220 North Main Street. Councilmember Brewer seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Special Event License for
the Canyonlands Rodeo Parade on June 11, 2005. Councilmember
Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to Refund of the Special Event License
Fee and Banner Placement Fee by the Canyonlands Rodeo Committee in
a combined amount not to exceed $150.00. Councilmember Brewer
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Stucki moved to award the Neptune Meters Bid to
Grand Junction Pipe in the amount of $26,159.30. Councilmember
Brewer seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -
vote.
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REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
PLANNING UPDATE
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
POLICE UPDATE
TEMPORARY CLASS III BEER
LICENSE FOR JAMES BURTON
BLACK D.B.A. OUT WEST FOOD
AND FUEL #35, APPROVED
SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE FOR
CANYONLANDS RODEO
PARADE, APPROVED
REFUND OF THE SPECIAL
EVENT LICENSE FEE AND
BANNER PLACEMENT FEE BY
THE CANYONLANDS RODEO
COMMITTEE, APPROVED
NEPTUNE METERS BID
AWARDED TO GRAND
JUNCTION PIPE
Councilmember Sweeten moved to Award the Telephone System
Request for Proposals Bid to InterTel Technologies Inc. in the amount of
$1,161.20 per month for a five year lease with the first six months
payment being $580.60 per month. Councilmember Bailey seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Stucki moved to approve Proposed Resolution #14-
2005 — A Resolution Approving the Cable Television Franchise
Agreement. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye.
Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing on Solicitation of Public Input
on Proposed Resolution #12-2005 — A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal
Year 2005-2006 Budget at 7:34 PM.
City Manager Metzler gave a brief overview of the proposed budget.
Alan Fogg stated that the new parking configuration on Center Street has
cut the visual aid to the Rio Restaurant and inquired what the time limit
was for parking on Center Street. Mr. Fogg stated that he had spoken to
Police Chief Navarre regarding a motor home that had been parked on
Center Street for two weeks and that he has not received a response from
the Police Department.
City Manger Metzler stated that staff would look into the problem.
Mayor Sakrison closed the public hearing at 7:45 PM.
Under Reading of Correspondence, Councilmember Sweeten stated that
he would like a staff recommendation for large recreation vehicle
parking in the downtown area.
Mayor Sakrison stated that he had received a letter from Lauren Davis
and a letter from Sarah Bauman to the Police Department thanking
Officer Edward Guerrero for his assistance and help.
Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler stated that the City
would be moving to the New City Center the week of June 20 and that
work was proceeding on the City Center construction. City Manager
Metzler stated that the June 28 Council meeting would be at the new
location. City Manager Metzler stated that during the excavation of the
geothermal loop field the contractor encountered the remnants of the old
library that had burned down and been buried at the site. City Manager
Metzler stated that two-thirds of the loop field had been compromised
because of the rubble. City Manager Metzler then stated that the
interviews for the Teen Center Director and Moab Arts and Recreation
Center Assistant would begin in the next two weeks.
Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that he had
attended the Legislative Policy Committee Meeting in Salt Lake City.
Councilmember Sweeten stated that there would be a Higher Education
Foundation meeting on May 25, 2005.
Councilmember Bailey stated that Congressman Matheson would be
opening an office in Price and would be holding an Open House Event.
Councilmember Bailey also stated that the Moab Area Travel Council
distributed their new brochure and marketing plan at the last Moab
Lodging Association Meeting.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to pay the bills against the City of
May 24, 2005 Page 2 of 3
TELEPHONE SYSTEM REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS BID
AWARDED TO INTERTEL
TECHNOLOGIES
PROPOSED RESOLUTION #14-
2005, APPROVED
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
STAFF COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REPORTS
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Moab in the amount of $584,770.07. Councilmember Stucki seconded
the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Brewer moved to adjourn. Councilmember Sweeten
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye,
Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:20 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison
Mayor
Rachel Ellison
City Recorder
May 24, 2005 Page 3 of 3
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ADJOURNMENT