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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2005-08-09MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING August 9, 2005 The Moab City Council held their Regular Meeting on the above date in the Council Chambers of Moab City Offices, located at 217 East Center Street, Moab, Utah. Mayor David L. Sakrison called the Joint Meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and Mayor Sakrison led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Kyle Bailey, Keith Brewer, Gregg Stucki and Rob Sweeten; City Manager Donna Metzler, Deputy Recorder Danielle Guerrero, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Planning and Community Development Director David Olsen, City Planner Robert Hugie and Moab Arts and Recreation Center Director Janet Lowe. Eight (8) members of the audience and media were present. There were no minutes to approve. REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES Under Citizens to be Heard, Jerry Juran read a written statement. Mr. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Juran stated that he feels that Mike Barber is freely soliciting business in and around Moab without a business license. Mr. Juran stated that he feels Mr. Barber is not an employee that he is soliciting business. Mr. Juran questioned how Mr. Barber has been able to do business for the last five years with out a business license. Zoning Administrator Teresa Minear stated that there is no way to contact Mr. Barber to do work, he has no place of business, you can't look him up in the yellow pages and that he doesn't just paint signs he also does handyman work. Zoning Administrator Minear stated that Mr. Barber is working as an employee. Zoning Administrator Minear stated that she had spoken with Mr. Barber and that Mr. Barber stated that he is covered under the worker's compensation for the business he is currently making a sign for and that he is an employee of this business. Zoning Administrator Miner stated that it would be impossible to issue a business license for Mr. Barber because there is no business address. Zoning Administrator Minear then stated that she feels that Mr. Barber is an employee not a business. Councilmember Stucki stated that he would like city staff to look into this matter and to make sure that Mr. Barber is an employee. City Manager Metzler stated that city staff has been looking into this matter and that Mr. Barber feels harassed because of all the questions the City has been asking. City Manager Metzler stated that city staff would continue on this issue. A Presentation was not given regarding the Grand County Emergency Medical Service Mid Year Report. Under Planning Department Update, Planning and Community Development Director Olsen stated that Kim Schappert has been working on the Colorado River Bridge and pedestrian bridge and that the project should go to bid this fall. Planning and Community Development Director Olsen stated that the project should be completed by late 2006. City Planner Robert Hugie stated that the Planning Commission Meeting would be on Thursday August 11th at 7:00 pm. Mr. Hugie distributed a letter from Tom Shelenburger on a zone change. August 9, 2005 Page 1 of 3 PRESENTATION PLANNING UPDATE A Police Department Update was not given. A Public Works Department Update was not given. There was a discussion regarding the Recreation Coordinator Position. Councilmember Brewer moved to approve Change Order #4 for the City Center Municipal Building Renovation Project in the amount of $76,660.00. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll -call -vote 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to table the Consideration of the Grand County/City of Moab Economic Vitality 5-Year Action Plan. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion was tabled 4-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Peddler/Solicitor License for Snow Peak Ice Cream Located at 80 South 500 West to Conduct an Ice Cream -Snow Cone Truck at Various locations, stopping only in legal parking places within Moab and Spanish Valley. Councilmember Brewer seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Under Reading of Correspondence Mayor Sakrison stated he had received a letter from Senator Hatch is in support of the CDBG program. Mayor Sakrison stated that the City would receive 1.5 million dollars for the 5th West and Kane Creek project. Mayor Sakrison stated that this money would be funded the beginning of 2006. Under Administrative Reports City Manager Metzler stated that the grand opening of the City Center would be held September 30, 2005 and that the Moab Arts Alliance would like to have an art exhibit during the grand opening. City Manager Metzler stated that the City has received a $40,000 anonymous donation and a $10,000 grant from Maddy's Fund. City Manager Metzler stated that there will be a joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting this Thursday at 7:00 pm. A Goal Update was not given Under City/County Cooperation Mayor Sakrison stated that the City and the County had been working on the Economic Development Plan. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that he would be out of town for the next meeting and that Councilmember Brewer would be filling in as Mayor Pro-tem. Mayor Sakrison stated that there would be the ground breaking for the Library will be tomorrow at 5:30 and that everyone is invited. Councilmember Sweeten moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $266,056.34. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll -call -vote 4-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to enter Executive Session to discuss the Lease, Purchase or Exchange of Real Property and to discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an individual. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Mayor Sakrison moved into Executive Session at 8:05 pm. August 9, 2005 Page 2 of 3 POLICE UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE DISCUSSION APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #4 FOR THE CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDING CONSIDERATION OF THE GRAND COUNTY/CITY OF MOAB ECONOMIC VITALITY 5- YEAR PLAN TABLED APPROVAL OF A PEDDLER/SOLICITOR LICENSE FOR SNOW PEAK ICE CREAM TO CONDUCT AN ICE CREAM - SNOW COME TRUCK READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS GOAL UPDATE CITY COUNTY COOPERATION MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION TO MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilmember Stucki moved to close the Executive Session. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Executive Session at 8:26 pm. Councilmember Sweeten moved to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:26 pm. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Mayor Rachel Ellison City Recorder August 9, 2005 Page 3 of 3 MOTION TO ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT