HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2002-05-28MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
May 28, 2002
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 David L. Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to
order at 7:00 PM. Councilmember Kyle Bailey led in the Pledge of
Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Jeffrey Davis,
Gregg Stucki, Kirstin Peterson, and Rob Sweeten; City Manager Donna
Metzler, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, City
Treasurer Jennie Ross, Police Sergeant Steve Ross, Public Works
Director Brent Williams and City Planner Robert Hugie. Fifteen (15)
members of the audience and media were present.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the Regular Council
Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2002. Councilmember Bailey seconded
the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Under Citizens to be Heard, Bill Love stated that he had attended a
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) hearing and that the NRC had
stopped all International Uranium Corporation (IUC) shipments until an
emergency response plan was in place. Mr. Love stated that none of the
mandated items had been done and that IUC had stated that the City and
County were fine with that. Mr. Love stated that the City should write a
letter to the judge requesting that the mandated items be part of the
amendment and that the letter should be sent by June 10.
Theresa King stated that the Arts Festival had been great and thanked the
City for helping them to move back to the park. Ms. King specifically
thanked City Manager Metzler, Public Works Director Williams Moab
Arts and Recreation Center Director H.L. Weber, Police Chief Navarre,
Police Sergeant Ross and the Moab Police Department. Ms. King stated
that a survey form was being distributed for Arts Festival feedback. Ms.
King requested that the Council consider keeping the Arts Festival's
$1,000 deposit to install more power at Swanny City Park.
Under City Planning, City Planner Hugie distributed a written report.
Under Public Works Department Update, Public Works Director
Williams stated that the Tusher project was about finished and stated
that 500 West was very narrow during construction and that there would
be a lot of utility adjustments.
Under Police Department Update, Police Chief Navarre distributed a
written report.
Mayor Sakrison Proclaimed June 4 to June 8, 2002 as Moving Waters
Week.
For the Chip Sealant Project, bids were received as follows:
LeGrand Johnson $93,170
Councilmember Peterson moved to approve the consent agenda as
follows:
Award of the Chip Sealant Project bid to LeGrand Johnson in the
amount of $93,170; Approval of the Chip Sealant Project Contract;
REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
PLANNING UPDATE
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
PROCLAMATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA, APPROVED
Approval of Proposed Ordinance #2002-03 — An Ordinance of the
Governing Body of Moab Annexing Property Located at Approximately
1266 North Highway 191 to the City of Moab; Approval of a Temporary
Class III Beer License for Larry Robuck, d.b.a. Boomer's Market
Located at 702 South Main Street; Approval of a Request by Moab Rod
Benders for Use of Swanny City Park on April 26 to 27, 2003 to
Conduct a Classic Car Show; Request to Send Proposed Ordinance
#2002-04 — an Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Land Use Code
Implementing the Gateway Plan by the Adoption of the RC, Resort
Community Zone District to Public Hearing. Councilmember Sweeten
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Peterson moved to certify the Moab Unit Retirement
Contribution Rates for the Fiscal Year 2002/2003 as presented.
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye
by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Special Event License for
Hardly Angels to Conduct a Motorcycle Exhibition Drill on June 15,
2002. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #18-
2002 — a Resolution to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the
City of Moab and Grand County, Grand Water and Sewer Agency, San
Juan County and the State Institutional Trust Lands Administration and
San Juan County Regarding Development Planning for the South End of
Spanish Valley. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The
motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Peterson moved to approve Proposed Resolution #19-
2002 — a Resolution Adopting an Interlocal Agreement for the Use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to Improve the
Exterior of Star Hall, by and between Grand County and the City of
Moab. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0aye.
Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing on Proposed Resolution #13-
2002 — a Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 budget at 7:30
PM.
Judy Powers stated that the Moab Valley Humane Society is a non-profit
corporation with one part time employee and is funded mainly by grants.
Ms. Powers stated that the Animal Control Department reports that the
low cost spay and neuter program is reducing the litters at the pound.
Ms. Powers stated that the last two years the City and County have
donated $2,000 each to the program. Ms. Powers then distributed a
written report.
Sharon Brussel stated that the County matches what the City contributes
and by cutting the City contribution it would cut both amounts. Ms.
Brussel stated that low income individuals can't afford spay and neuter
costs. Ms. Brussel stated that she had spoken to Workforce Services and
was working on a way to target only those individuals.
Paul Maluk stated that he is a new resident and a Moab Valley Humane
Society Board Member and that he feels that supporting the Humane
Society is the minimum amount the City can do. He urged the City not
to cut funding and stated that a supported clinic encourages citizens to be
responsible.
RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION
RATES APPROVED
SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE FOR
HARDLY ANGELS TO CONDUCT
A MOTORCYCLE EXHIBITION
DRILL, APPROVED
PROPOSED RESOLUTION #18-
2002, APPROVED
PROPOSED RESOLUTION #19-
2002, APPROVED
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED ON
PROPOSED RESOLUTION #13-
2002 - ADOPTING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2002-2003 BUDGET
PUBLIC COMMENT
Arlen Lazier stated that animals have no choice and urged the Council
not to be shortsighted.
Cathya Savage spoke on behalf of the Arts Council and thanked the
Council for the funding provided.
Arlen Lazier spoke on behalf of Canyonlands Community Recycling and
stated that the proposed cut was 66% and is a huge cut. Ms. Lazier
stated that they are trying to provide minimal benefits for their
employees and asked the Council to reconsider the cut.
Lola McElhaney stated that she is in favor of the Stormwater Drainage
Fee and that it helps to solve a community problem. Ms. McElhaney
stated that it would help to be prepared instead of just cleaning up. Ms.
McElhaney encouraged the Council to add a $2 fee to make the
community safer.
Mayor Sakrison closed the Public Hearing at 7:52 PM. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison distributed a
Preliminary Visitors' Survey. Mayor Sakrison also stated that there
would be a public hearing on June 10, 2002 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM to
solicit input on the elimination of state funding for the Administrative
Bureau of Primary Care, Rural and Ethnic Health. Mayor Sakrison also
stated that he had met with Dale Hawks, the Regional Director of UDOT
regarding the enhancement of State Route 128.
Councilmember Sweeten stated that he had several phone calls opposing
a storm drainage fee.
Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler distributed a
written report.
Under Goal Update, Councilmember Sweeten inquired if progress was
being made with the College of Eastern Utah (CEU).
City Manager Metzler stated that CEU was gathering more information
and there would be a status meeting in June.
Councilmember Sweeten stated that Planning and Community
Development Director Olsen had mentioned some ideas for grants for
the Municipal Building Project.
Under Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Sweeten that he had
attended a Chess Club meeting and feels that it will be good for our
community.
Mayor Sakrison asked Public Works Director Williams to water the trees
at the Old Middle School.
READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
GOAL UPDATE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REPORTS
Councilmember Davis moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab APPROVAL OF BILLS
in the amount of $83,130.81. Councilmember Bailey seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Sweeten moved for adjournment. Councilmember
Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:10 PM. ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison
Mayor
Rachel Ellison
City Recorder
MOTION TO ADJOURN