The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2003-11-18MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 18, 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 Boy Scout Caleb Shumway led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Rob Sweeten, Jeff Davis, Kyle Bailey and Kirsten Peterson; City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, Planning and Community Development Director David Olsen, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, City Attorney Chris McAnany and Police Chief Mike Navarre. Eighteen (18) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 2 and October 28, 2003 and the Special Meeting Minutes of August 25 and November 7, 2003. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. There were no Citizens to be Heard. Under Planning Department Update, Planning and Community Development Director Olsen stated that the Moonstone Gallery Concrete Project was going well. A Public Works Department Update was not given. Under Police Department Updated, Police Chief Navarre stated that the call volume was down to ten calls per 24 hours and that the town has slowed down. Police Chief Navarre said that the department was catching up on training. Councilmember Peterson stated that she had been contacted by residents of the Westwood/Palisade area about trucks idling at night. Police Chief Navarre stated that those residents should call in to the Police Department. Clyde Jones, Kedric Black and Russell Olsen of Peterson, Black and Associates presented the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Annual Audit. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Approval of Change Order #3 for the Moonstone Gallery Concrete Project; 2) Approval of a Street Lighting Agreement between Utah Power and Light and the City of Moab; 3)Approval of Proposed Ordinance #2003-10 - An Ordinance Amending Sections 5.120.155 and 5.20.171 of The Moab City Code Relating To Private Club Retail Licenses; 4) Approval of the 2004 Moab City Council Meeting Schedule; 5) Approval of the 2004 Moab City Holiday Schedule; 6) Approval of Proposed Resolution #29-2003 — A Resolution Supporting the Grand County Library District's Funding Application to the Permanent Community Impact Board. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. November 18, 2003 Page 1 of 3 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PLANNING DEPARTMENT UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA, APPROVED Councilmember Sweeten moved to Accept the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Annual Audit. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve an Extension to the Ballpark Concession Contract with the additions of a provision in the contract allowing another extension of up to three years and a provision to waive the Moved -on Structure fee for the duration of the contract. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve Proposed Resolution #26- 2003 — A Resolution Endorsing the Efforts of the Moab Area Economic Development Office to Create a Recycling Zone in Moab. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #27- 2003 — A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of an Anonymous donation of Securities to the City of Moab for the Purpose of Acquiring Park Lands and Improvements, Authorizing the Liquidation of the Securities, and Designating a Depository Financial Institution. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve Applying for Transportation Enhancement Funds to Enhance the 2005 Main Street Project. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey move to approve a Sewer Easement Agreement from Ray Klepzig. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve Proposed Resolution #28- 2003 — A Resolution Approving a Right -of -Way Vacation Adjacent to 124 West 200 South Street. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Under Reading of Correspondence, Councilmember Sakrison stated that the Environmental Protection Agency had given the City the Blue Sky Award in Chicago and that there would be a Christmas float workshop on December 4, 2003 at the city shop. Councilmember Davis stated that he had received a letter from a citizen regarding the status of the Stars building. Mayor Sakrison said that Zoning Administrator Minear was sending letters to the property owner. An Administrative Report was not given. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Sweeten stated that he had attended a higher education meeting and had discussed the bylaws for the higher education foundation and the board of directors. Councilmember Sweeten stated that Samuel Sternman was the new director for the center is from Laramie, Wyoming and has a PhD in Recreation. Councilmember Sweeten also stated that the fundraising efforts for the scholarship funds were being researched and that some of the funds had been verbally committed and withdrawn when the College November 18, 2003 Page 2 of 3 FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 ANNUAL AUDIT ACCEPTED EXTENSION TO THE BALLPARK CONCESSION CONTRACT, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #26- 2003, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #27- 2003, APPROVED APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS TO ENHANCE THE 2005 MAIN STREET PROJECT, APPROVED SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT FROM RAY KLEPZIG, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #28- 2003, APPROVED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS of Eastern Utah left. Councilmember Sweeten then stated that Utah State University had requested assistance with rent until a building can be purchased in April or May. Councilmember Sweeten stated that he had attended a Grand County Council on Aging meeting and that a Senior Reference Guide was being developed. Councilmember Bailey stated that he had attended an AASHA conference with County Councilmember Langianese Last month and that eight Rotary Exchange students had cleaned up 200 pounds of trash and 85 pounds of recycling off of the parkway. Councilmember Stucki inquired what the next step was with business owners for the Main Street Reconstruction project. Mayor Sakrison stated that Baker and Associates was drafting several scenarios. Councilmember Stucki stated that he had attended a High School Community Council Meeting and that a radio program with guests was being organized. A Goal Update was not given. Councilmember Peterson moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $915,347.71. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:24 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Mayor Rachel Ellison City Recorder November 18, 2003 Page 3 of 3 GOAL UPDATES APPROVAL OF BILLS ADJOURNMENT