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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2003-05-13MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 13, 2003 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 Citizen Tim Keogh led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Jeffrey Davis, Kyle Bailey, and Kirstin Peterson; City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, City Planner Robert Hugie, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Planning and Community Development Director David Olsen, and Police Chief Mike Navarre. Twenty-two (22) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April and 22, 2003 and the Special Meeting Minutes of April 24, 29 and May 6, 2003 with corrections. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Under Citizens to be Heard, Steven White spoke regarding Moab Municipal Code Section 17.09.100. Mr. White stated that he understood the intent of the code was an attempt to keep neighborhoods appealing to the eye. Mr. White stated that he was told by the Zoning Administrator that Moab citizens enter into a contract with the City in exchange for services. Mr. White asked if the citizens owe the City after paying taxes. Mr. White stated that he sees many violations of City Code and that he believes the City enforces the code selectively. Mr. White stated that he challenges the City to enforce the code equally and he suggested that the City repeal this section of code because the code violates citizens' property rights and the Utah Constitution. Jon Fuller stated that the City needs to start somewhere with enforcement and that some vehicles within City limits have been inoperable for years. Mr. Fuller also stated that the Rotary Club will tow vehicles for free. Under City Planning, City Planner Hugie stated that the South Corridor engineering services was on the agenda for Community Impact Board funding and that a test well had been drilled at the Old Middle School. A Public Works Department Update was not given. Under Police Department Update, Police Chief Navarre distributed a written report. Under Presentations, Kathy Cooney made a presentation on behalf of Parent for Public Schools and R.S.V.P. regarding the Volunteer Reading Program. Under Presentations, Max Young, Verleen Striblen and Marcy Clokey- Till made a presentation on behalf of the Moab Area Partnership for Seniors regarding the Community Survey Mayor Sakrison proclaimed May 2003 as Foster Care Month in the City of Moab. May 13, 2003 Page 1 of 3 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PLANNING UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE PRESENTATION PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Sakrison proclaimed May 10, 2003 as Letter Carriers' Food Drive Day. Mayor Sakrison opened a Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinance #2003- 06 - An Ordinance of the Governing Body of Moab Annexing Property to the City of Moab and Proposed Ordinance #2003-05 - An Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of the City of Moab Business Licensing Code at 7:32 PM. Toni Bronson spoke on behalf of the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce and stated that the Chamber felt that the changes to the Business License Ordinance were very positive and would foster business within the City. Mayor Sakrison closed the Public Hearing at 7:33 PM. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Certification of Moab Unit Retirement Contribution Rates for Fiscal Year 2003/2004 as Fund 11 Employer 5.61%, Fund 15 Employer 9.62% and Fund 43 Employer 16.24%; 2) Request to Send Proposed Resolution #13-2003 — A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget to Public Hearing; 3) Approval of Proposed Resolution #15-2003 — A Resolution Approving the City of Moab's Participation in the 21st Century Communities Program. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve Request to Use Swanny City Park by the Youth Garden Project to Conduct a Farmers' Market every Saturday from June 7 through October 18, 2003. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Special Events License for the Moab Farmers' Market to Conduct a Farmers' Market every Saturday from June 7 through October 18, 2003 at Swanny City Park. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a request by the Moab Farmers' Market for a Refund of the Special Events License Fee. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember Davis moved to approve a Permanent Class III Beer License for Darin L. Hill, d.b.a. Boomer's Market Located at 702 South Main Street. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to table Proposed Resolution #14-2003 — A Resolution Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Moab and Canyonlands Natural History Association. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #16- 2003 — A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Moab Authorizing Delinquent Terminated Utility Accounts To Be Written Off The Accounting System. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to table Proposed Ordinance #2003-06 PROCLAMATIONS May 13, 2003 Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED REQUEST TO USE SWANNY CITY PARK BY YOUTH GARDEN PROJECT FOR A FARMERS' MARKET, APPROVED SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSE FOR FARMERS' MARKET, APPROVED MOTION TO REFUND SPECIAL EVENTS FEE FOR FARMERS' MARKET, DIED PERMANENT CLASS III BEER LICENSE FOR BOOMER'S MARKET, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #14- 2003, TABLED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #16- 2003, APPROVED PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2003- 06, TABLED - An Ordinance of the Governing Body of Moab Annexing Property to the City of Moab. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The Motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve Change Order #1 for the 500 West Pedestrian Culvert Project. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. A presentation was made regarding Moved -on Structures. Discussion followed. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve the Proposed Fuller Subdivision Located at 570 West 400 North. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison stated that there would be a Blue Sky program mailing urging citizen to join in the Blue Sky Challenge. Under Administrative Report, City Manager Metzler stated that she and Mayor Sakrison attended the Community Impact Board Meeting and made a presentation regarding the Municipal Building Project and that the City would be placed on the funding priority list. City Manager Metzler also stated that Utah State University would be submitting a proposal to the Board of Regents to offer a full range of classes including a cooperative agreement with the City for space. City Manager Metzler then stated that there would be a Joint City/County Council meeting on May 15 at 2:00 PM. City Manager Metzler also stated that City staff met with Meghan Sanders at the Chamber of Commerce regarding the business licensing process. A Goal Update was not given. Under Mayor or Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that the Solid Waste District Met and sent a letter to the County requesting county wide mandatory garbage collection and will probably have to raise dump fees. Councilmember Peterson stated that she had attended a Trail Mix Committee meeting and that Johnson's Up on Top was becoming a dumping ground. Councilmember Peterson stated that the State was supposed to be cleaning the area. Mayor Sakrison stated that he had attended the meeting with the Chamber of Commerce regarding business licensing procedures. Councilmember Peterson stated that the County Trail Plan was being developed and that she would get a copy to the Council. Councilmember Peterson moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $440,240.05. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Bailey moved to adjourn. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 9:02 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel Ellison Mayor City Recorder May 13, 2003 Page 3 of 3 CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR THE 500 WEST PEDESTRIAN CULVERT PROJECT, APPRVED DISCUSSION REGARDING MOVED -ON STRUCTURES PROPOSED FULLER SUBDIVISION, APPROVED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS GOAL UPDATES MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION TO ADJOURN, APPROVED ADJOURNMENT