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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2003-01-28MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 28, 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 5:00 PM. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and a Citizen led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Kirstin Peterson, Jeffrey Davis, Rob Sweeten and Kyle Bailey; City Manager Donna Metzler, 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 Michael Navarre. Sixteen (16) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2003. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. There were no Citizens to be Heard Under City Planning, City Planner Hugie distributed a written report. A Public Works Department Update was not given. Under Police Department Update, Councilmember Sweeten inquired if speed enforcement had been increased on 500 West. Police Chief Navarre stated that citations were being written. Under Presentations, Scott Patterson made a presentation on behalf of Northwest Pipeline/Williams Pipeline Company regarding easement issues in the Mountain View Subdivision. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Request for Approval of a Special Events License for the Canyonlands Half Marathon and Five Mile Run to be Held on March 15, 2003; 2) Confirmation of Mayoral Appointments to the Moab Arts and Recreation Center Board of Teresa Minear and Debra Hughes with terms ending 12/31/03, Marlene Huckabay, Katie Watkins and Joan Sangree with terms ending 12/31/04; 3) Confirmation of Mayoral Appointments to the Shade Tree Commission of Marjorie Wagner, Chace Gholson and Michael Johnson with terms ending 12/31/05; 4) Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment to the Grand County Hospital Board of Bill Stevens; 6) Request to Send Proposed Resolution #04- 2003 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2002 — 2003 Budget to Public Hearing. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Temporary Class II Beer License for Howard McKay Edwards, d.b.a. The Ranch House Restaurant Located at 1266 North Highway 191. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to accept a Petition for Annexation by January 28, 2003 Page 1 of 3 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PLANNING UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE PRESENTATION CONSENT AGENDA TEMPORARY CLASS II BEER LICENSE FOR THE RANCH HOUSE, APPROVED ACCEPTANCE OF ANNEXATION PETITION Dan Holyoak, Mary Colleen Taylor, Colin Fryer, and Robert Tangren for Property Located at Approximately 450 West Williams Way. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve Pear Tree Estates Subdivision with Exceptions to the Moab City Subdivision Ordinance that lot two be restricted from development until such time that curb, gutter, sidewalk and other required improvements are in place. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to Send Proposed Ordinance #2003-02 — An Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Annexation Policy to Public Hearing. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Davis moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2003-01 — An Ordinance Amending Title 2, of the Moab Municipal Code Regarding Purchasing Procedures. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. There was no Correspondence to be read. An Administrative Report was not given. Under Goal Update, Councilmember Davis stated that he attended a very positive meeting regarding higher education and targeting private colleges. Councilmember Davis stated that he would attend another meeting on February 13, 2003. Councilmember Sweeten stated that he had attended a Community Council meeting at Helen M. Knight Intermediate School and that he was in favor of U.S. Representative Mattheson's legislation of "no child left behind". Councilmember Stucki stated that he had attended a Community Council meeting at the Grand County High School and that they were involved in the accreditation process. Councilmember Stucki also stated that he had attended a public hearing on the lighting ordinance and that is was very different from the last process and he found it helpful to be involved. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that he, Councilmembers Bailey and Peterson had attended the Local Official's Day at the State Legislature, had met with representatives and had discussed the City's application to the Community Impact Board. Mayor Sakrison also stated that the Solid Waste District was estimating a $122,000 shortfall and would be faced with possible rate increases or reduced operational hours. Mayor Sakrison stated that the shortfall for this year can be covered from reserve but that it needs to be addressed for next year and that the District has applied for Transient Room Tax Funds. Councilmember Peterson stated that she had reviewed a state resolution to reduce light pollution and had me with the sponsor, Ron Allen. Councilmember Peterson stated that the Trails Mix Committee was pursuing state funding for non -motorized trails and that the stated needed to be lobbied to not cut trail funds. January 28, 2003 Page 2 of 3 PEAR TREE ESTATES SUBDIVISION APPROVED WITH EXCEPTIONS PROP ORD #2003-02 SENT TO PUBLIC HEARING PROP ORD #2003-01 APPROVED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS GOAL UPDATES MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Peterson moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $85,102.20. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call - vote. MOTION TO ADJOURN Councilmember Stucki moved to adjourn. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 7:58 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Mayor Rachel Ellison City Recorder APPROVAL OF BILLS January 28, 2003 Page 3 of 3