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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2003-10-14MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 14, 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 Dan Stenta led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Kyle Bailey, Rob Sweeten, Kirsten Peterson and Jeffrey Davis; City Manager Donna Metzler, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, Public Works Director Brent Williams, Planning and Community Development Director David Olsen, City Attorney Chris McAnany, City Treasurer Jennie Ross and Police Chief Mike Navarre. Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2003. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Under Citizens to be Heard, Sara Melnicoff requested that the City Council declare November 15, 2003 as Moab Recycles Day. Robin Guymon stated that the lights on the portal are more noticeable, and are on from sunset until 11:00 PM. Mr. Guymon stated that he thinks that the lights have changed direction or size. Mr. Guymon then stated that the lights are on every night and that they are a distraction and are not necessary. Mayor Sakrison stated that city staff is addressing the issue with the tram owner - Mr. McFarland. City Manager Metzler stated that Mr. McFarland had encouraged citizens to call him if they had questions or concerns about the lighting of the tram. REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PLANNING DEPARTMENT Under Planning Department Update, Planning and Community UPDATE Development Director Olsen stated that the Moonstone Gallery project was going well. Under Public Works Department Update, Public Works Director Williams stated that the Center Street Parking Project needed to be started. Under Police Department Update, Police Chief Navarre stated that he had just returned from conference and that Police Officer Pierce and Grand County Sheriff Deputy Archie Walker had both received the Officer of the Year award from the Utah Narcotics Association, and that Animal Control Officer Zimmermann had received the Animal Control Officer of the Year award. Under Presentations, Marvin Day made a presentation regarding the Community Emergency Response Team program. Also under Presentations, Al McLeod made a presentation regarding the Solid Waste District. Mayor Sakrison opened a Public Hearing on Proposed Resolution #23- October 14, 2003 Page 1 of 3 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE PRESENTATIONS PUBLIC HEARING OPENED 2003 — A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, and Confirming the Sale of Sales Tax Revenue Bonds at 7:34 PM. Jason Burningham of Lewis, Young, Robertson & Burningham, and Incorporated distributed a final pricing summary for the Series 2003 Sales Tax Revenue Bonds for the City Ha11 Project and briefly described the detailed sections of the document. No public comment was given. Mayor Sakrison closed the public hearing at 7:41 PM. Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing on Proposed Ordinance # 2003- 09 -an Ordinance of The Governing Body of Moab Annexing Property to the City of Moab Located at Approximately 400 East and Highway 191 at 7:41 PM. Katherine Holyoak stated that she is opposed to the annexation because the City is taking the road and could've tied in at Cottonwood Subdivision. Ms. Holyoak stated that she does not like the City taking the road and that she does not want to be annexed. Ms. Holyoak then read a section of Utah State Code. Ms. Holyoak stated that the city is not supposed to create an island or peninsula by annexation and that the City is creating three. Sara Melnicoff stated that she is upset that green space is being destroyed and that there are already three abandoned gas stations in town. Ms. Melnicoff inquired if there was any way for the City to preserve green space before it is gone. Mayor Sakrison closed the public hearing at 7:51 PM. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Change Order #2 for the Moonstone Gallery Project in the amount of $18,077.00. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Davis moved to approve Proposed Resolution #23-2003 — A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, and Confirming the Sale of Sales Tax Revenue Bonds. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Davis moved to approve Proposed Resolution #24-2003 — A Resolution Establishing the Street Performer Permit Fee of $25.00. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion failed 2-3 nay with Councilmembers Stucki and Davis voting aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve Proposed Resolution #24- 2003 — A Resolution Establishing the Street Performer Permit Fee of $10.00. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-1 aye with Councilmember Davis voting nay. Councilmember Bailey moved to Commit Funds of $10,000 for an Animal Control Facility with the budgetary source to be determined at a later date. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison stated that he would be attending a Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting on October 14, 2003 Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PUBLIC COMMENT PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED CHANGE ORDER # 2 FOR MOONSTONE GALLERY, APPROVED PROP RES #23-2003 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS, APPROVED PROP RES #24-2003 ESTABLISHING A $25 FEE FOR STREET PERFORMERS, FAILED PROP RES #24-2003 ESTABLISHING A $10 FEE FOR STREET PERFORMERS, APPROVED FUNDS COMMITTED FOR AN ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY READING OF CORRESPONDENCE Thursday at 3:00 PM. Councilmember Sweeten stated that he had received a letter from a Main Street business owner regarding the Main Street Reconstruction project. Under Administrative Report, City Manager Metzler distributed a written report. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Sweeten stated that he had attended the Grand County Council on Aging meeting and that he would be serving on that council. Councilmember Peterson stated that Green Solutions was in operation and was offering residential recycling pick up service for $10.00 per month. Councilmember Peterson also stated that she had submitted the draft lighting ordinance to two lighting engineers. Mayor Sakrison stated that he had issued a voter turnout challenge to the Mayor of Park City and that it had been accepted. Mayor Sakrison stated that it was a challenge to see which community has the largest voter turnout for the November General Elections. Goal Updates were not given. Councilmember Peterson moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $336,156.39. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Peterson moved to enter an Executive Session to Discuss the Lease, Purchase or Exchange of Real Property and a Strategy Session to Discuss Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. An Executive Session was entered at 8:36 PM. Councilmember Bailey moved to close the Executive Session. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. The Executive Session was closed at 9:16 PM. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 9:16 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel Ellison Mayor City Recorder October 14, 2003 Page 3 of 3 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS GOAL UPDATES APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED ADJOURNMENT