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
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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.
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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
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