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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2003-05-27MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 27, 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 Sam Cunningham led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Jeffrey Davis, Kyle Bailey, Rob Sweeten and Kirstin Peterson; City Manager Donna Metzler, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, City Planner Robert Hugie, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, and City Attorney Chris McAnany. Twenty-one (21) members of the audience and media were present. There were no minutes to approve. Under Citizens to be Heard, Sara Melnicoff inquired if money had been set aside for recycling containers at Swanny City Park for special events. City Manager Metzler stated that fund had been allocated. A Planning Update was not given. A Public Works Department Update was not given. Police Department Update was not given. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Request to Use City Right of Way by Colin Topper, d.b.a. Green Enterprises to Conduct a Curbside Recycling Program with the condition that the request be reviewed annually. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2003- 06 - An Ordinance of the Governing Body of Moab Annexing Property to the City of Moab. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2003- 05 - An Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of the City of Moab Business Licensing Code. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion failed 2-3 nay with Councilmembers Peterson and Stucki voting aye. Mayor Sakrison moved to open a Public Hearing on Proposed Resolution #13-2003 — A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2003- 2004 Budget at 7:36 PM. Cathya Savage spoke on behalf of the Canyonlands Arts Council and thanked the Council for the increase to their budgeted allocation. Judy Powers thanked the Council for their continued support since 1999. Ms. Powers then read and distributed a report. Bob Tangren stated that he owned part of the property that had just been annexed into the City and inquired if he was eligible to hook up to water May 27, 2003 Page 1 of 3 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PLANNING UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE REQUEST TO USE CITY RIGHT OF WAY APPROVED WITH CONDITONS ORD #2003-06 - AN ORD OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF MOAB ANNEXING PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF MOAB , APPROVED ORD #2003-05 - AN ORD AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CITY OF MOAB BUSINESS LICENSING CODE, FAILED PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PUBLIC COMMENT and sewer. Mr. Tangren stated that Public Works Director Williams had told him that a sewer line would need to be constructed and Mr. Tangren wondered if it was in the budget. City Manager Metzler stated that it was not reflected in the next year's budget and that the City was working on obtaining easements for the construction of the line Mayor Sakrison closed the Public Hearing at 7:52 PM. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #14- 2003 — A Resolution Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Moab and Canyonlands Natural History Association. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 by a roll -call -vote/ Under Reading of Correspondence, Councilmember Peterson stated that she had received a letter regarding the civil liberties resolution and wondered about the status of the public forum. Mayor Sakrison stated that it was in the works. Mayor Sakrison stated that 237 electricity customers had signed up for the Blue Sky program and 11 more were needed to reach the Blue Sky Community Status. Mayor Sakrison also stated that he had attended the legislative policy committee meeting and that the main topic was the streamlined sales tax and point of distribution. Under Administrative Report, City Manager Metzler inquired what direction Council would like staff to go on the Draft Business License Ordinance. City Manager Metzler also stated that there would be a budget workshop on June 3, 2003 at 7:00 PM and that she was working on a water conservation structure. Under Goal Updates, Mayor Sakrison stated that Utah State University would be meeting with the Board of Regents on May 30, 2003 and should have a decision regarding a Moab campus. Councilmember Bailey stated that Moab Valley Health had offered earnest money on the 12 plus acre parcel of land and that the Hospital District had accepted. Councilmember Sweeten that he had attended a meeting on Lion's Park and the preliminary design plan had been presented. Councilmember Sweeten stated that the next meeting would be with the bridge committee. Mayor and Council Reports were not given. Councilmember Peterson moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $97,837.66. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Sweeten moved to enter an Executive Session for the purpose of a Discussion Regarding the Lease, Purchase or Exchange of Real Property. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. An Executive Session was entered at 8:40 PM. May 27, 2003 Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RES #14-2003 - A RES ADOPTING A MOU BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOAB AND CNHA, APPROVED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS GOAL UPDATES MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED Councilmember Bailey moved to close the Executive Session. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. The Executive Session was closed at 9:10 PM. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 9:10 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Mayor MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED Rachel Ellison City Recorder May 27, 2003 Page 3 of 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED ADJOURNMENT