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.
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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.
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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
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
ADJOURNMENT