HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2002-07-23MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 23, 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 and citizen Theresa King led in the Pledge of
Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki,
Jeffrey Davis, and Rob Sweeten; City Manager Donna Metzler, City
Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, City Planner Robert
Hugie and Police Chief Mike Navarre. Seven (7) members of the
audience and media were present.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the Special Council Meeting
Minutes of April 25, 2002 and the Regular Council Meeting minutes of
May 28, June 11 and July 9, 2002. Councilmember Stucki seconded the
motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye.
Under Citizens to be Heard, Sara Melincoff spoke on behalf of
Canyonlands Community Recycling. Ms. Melincoff thanked the
Council for the donation of the two swamp coolers. Ms. Melincoff
stated that she had received positive input on the cleanup campaign.
Troy Brooks stated that the speed bumps on Locust Lane are too high
and that cars cannot drive the speed limit.
Under City Planning, City Planner Hugie stated that he had spoken to
City Attorney McAnany regarding the proposed Home Occupation
Ordinance, and that he had agreed that the Board of Adjustments should
not be the arbitrator for the City Council.
A Public Works Department Update was not given.
A Police Department Update was not given.
Theresa King made a presentation on behalf of the Canyonlands Arts
Council.
Ken Davey made a presentation on behalf of the Moab/Grand County
Economic Development Office.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve Proposed Resolution #26-
2002 — A Resolution Adopting a Special Use Lease Agreement by and
between the State of Utah — School and Institutional Trust Lands
Administration and the City of Moab. Councilmember Davis seconded
the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Davis moved to approve 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
Commercial Zone District. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the
motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve an Endorsement of a
Proposal to Create a Joint City/County Committee for the Enhancement
of Higher Education in Grand County. Councilmember Davis seconded
the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye.
REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
PLANNING UPDATE
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
PRESENTATIONS
PROPOSED RESOLUTION #26-
2002, APPROVED
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2002-
04, APPROVED
PROPOSAL TO CREATE JOINT
CITY/COUNTY COMMITTEE
FOR ENHANCEMENT OF
HIGHER EDUCATION IN GRAND
COUNTY, APPROVED
Councilmember Davis moved to approve a Request to Fully Fund a Full-
time Drug Law Enforcement Officer. Councilmember Stucki seconded
the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Police Officer II — Drug
Law Enforcement Job Description. Councilmember Stucki seconded the
motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye.
Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison stated that he had
attended the Legislative Policy Committee meeting and that cities would
be losing some Class C Roads and Alcohol funds. Mayor Sakrison
stated that Virginia Fossey would be awared the Humanities Award and
that there would be a Moab Canyon Highway 191 meeting on August 8,
2002 from 1200 — 2:00 PM at the Courthouse.
Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler stated that the
Recreation Interlocal Agreement was complete and that the Spanish
Valley Water agreement was going through legal and engineering
reviews. City Manager Metzler stated that she was making progress on
the Old Middle School space programming and that the City had
contacted an appraiser regarding the appraisal of the library property.
City Manager Metzler stated that she had completed the State Budget
Reporting Process and was working on a water rate sample study. City
Manager Metzler also stated that the cable franchise review indicated
that the City has approval rights to a proposed rate increase and has 90
days to respond. City Manager Metzler then stated that our contract for
engineering services with Civil Science had expired and that a request
for proposals would be prepared. City Manager Metzler stated that the
Holiday -Inn Express Agreement had been very time intensive and that
there had been an increase in septage dumping at the Waste Water
Treatment Plant.
Under Goal Updates, Councilmember Sweeten made a presentation
regarding Recreation Capital Projects and the proposed Interlocal
Agreement.
Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that the
annual Utah League of Cities and Towns Convention would be held in
September. Mayor Sakrison stated that Deb Hren had contacted him
regarding Girl Scouts camping in Old City Park. Mayor Sakrison stated
that Royce Henningson wants to install a mono cell tower within 200
feet of the highway.
Councilmember Sweeten stated that Loren Johnson wanted an update on
the dam above his house and that the `Splore program was interested in
enhancing recreational opportunities for people with disabilities.
Councilmember Davis moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab
in the amount of $108,121.84. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the
motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to enter and Executive Session for a
Strategy Session to Discuss the Purchase, Exchange or Lease of Real
Property. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion
carried 3-0 aye.
An Executive Session was entered at 8:25 PM.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to close the Executive Session.
Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0
aye.
REQUEST TO FULLY FUND A
FULL-TIME DRUG LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER,
APPROVED
POLICE OFFICER II - DRUG
LAW ENFORCEMENT JOB
DESCRIPTION, APPROVED
READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
GOAL UPDATES
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REPORTS
APPROVAL OF BILLS
MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE
SESSION, APPROVED
EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED
MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE
SESSION, APPROVED
The Executive Session was closed at 9:15 PM,
Councilmember Sweeten moved for adjournment. Councilmember
Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye.
Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 9:15 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ADJOURNMENT