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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2002-12-10MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING December 10, 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. Allen Memorial Hospital made a presentation regarding Critical Care Access at 6:00 PM. 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 Councilmember Rob Sweeten led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Kirstin Peterson, Jeffrey Davis and Kyle Bailey; City Manager Donna Metzler, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, City Planner Robert Hugie, Public Works Director Brent Williams, and City Treasurer Jennie Ross. Sixteen (16) members of the audience and media were present. There were no minutes to approve. Under Citizens to be Heard, Marsha Marshall stated that she lives at 668 North 500 West and that the narrowing of 500 West has made it a chute, people are speeding, there is no parking and it doesn't look residential. Ms. Marshall stated that she would like to see a compromise for residents. Don and Denise Oblak stated that parking is limited, the street is too narrow to pass, there's not enough time for stop for people backing out of their driveways and inquired about the possibility of speed humps. Public Works Director Williams stated that there would be room for parking on one side of the street if a bike lane was given up. Public Works Director Williams stated that he thought the solution was speed enforcement. Councilmember Sweeten stated that multi -wheeled vehicles are too noisy for speed bumps. Councilmember Bailey stated that perhaps parking could be provided on the east side of the street. Mel Atwood stated that he lives on 500 West and that parking is a problem on the west side of the street as well, but parking on the east side was better than nothing. Steve Hren stated that his sidewalk was far away from the property line and that there was about three feet of unused land. Public Works Director Williams stated that property lines differ and that the three feet wouldn't have helped the parking issue. Don Oblak suggested starting the bike lanes where the road widens. Councilmember Sweeten stated that he agrees that speed enforcement is the key. Mayor Sakrison suggested that the Council meet with Public Works Director Williams at 10:00 AM Wednesday morning at 500 West. December 10, 2002 Page 1 of 4 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Deb Hren stated that she would like to speed humps to slow traffic and a bike lane on one side or where the road widens. Marsha Marshall requested better signage for children at play. Denise Oblak requested additional speed limit signs. Public Works Director Williams stated that he would do more signage. Mel Atwood stated that he had lost three or four animals on 500 West and that he has three small children. Mr. Atwood asked the Council to consider speed humps. Under City Planning, City Planner Hugie distributed a written report. Under Public Works Department Update, Public Works Director Williams stated that he had been working on the connections for the north end to the City water main and that the footers would be poured tomorrow for the foot bridge. A Police Department Update was not given. Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing at 7:28 PM on Proposed changes to the C-4 Commercial Zone Requirements. J.J. Wang stated that he had a short time to review the ordinance and that there were a lot of referrals to other sections of code. Mr. Wang stated that he supports the gateway and beautification to the entrance of town. Mr. Wang stated that the according to code, the primary use of the C-4 zone is as a gateway and the secondary use is for business. Mr. Wang stated that he owns four acres behind Boomer's Market that is zoned C-4 and that it is not a gateway. Mr. Wang also stated that he has 40 acres in the north end that is 1,000 feet deep, that it's not narrow like the Steen property under MiVida which is 100 feet deep and should be beautiful. Mr. Wang stated that if the decision is to create a strip entrance way that it is a rough decision to limit the C-4 zone. Mr. Wang recommended making a gateway/entrance zone and to not include the rest of the C-4 zone. Mr. Wang recommended 200 feet for the gateway zone which he felt should be enough considering the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) right-of-way. Mr. Wang requested that the City not limit other C-4 land owners. Mr. Wang stated that he will work with the Moab Planning Commission to beautify his 40 acres and create a gateway. Mr. Wang also stated that the gateway is supposed to be pretty and the proposed ordinance allowing building to the property line will block our gateway view with roof tops. Mr. Wang stated that he has traveled all over the United States and that Moab's beauty is in our openness and red rocks. Mr. Wang suggested creating a gateway zone and then rezoning from the bridge to the Inca Inn. Mayor Sakrison closed the public hearing on proposed changes to the C- 4 Commercial Zone Requirements at 7:46 PM. Councilmember Sweeten moved to confirm the Mayoral Appointment of Marcy Till to the Grand County Recreation Special Service District. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Council reviewed the Grand County Solid Waste District Budget. No action was taken. December 10, 2002 Page 2 of 4 PLANNING UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PUBLIC COMMENT PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO RECREATION DISTRICT CONFIRMED SOLID WASTE DISTRICT BUDGET REVIEWED Councilmember Davis moved to approve a Memorandum of Understanding by and among the City of Moab, the Moab Gulf Club and Ned Kirk. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call - vote. Councilmember Davis moved to approve the City's participation in the Blue Sky Program at a 50% participation level. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion failed 2-3 nay with Councilmembers Bailey and Davis voting aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve the City's participation in the Blue Sky Program at a 10% participation level. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-1 aye with Councilmember Bailey voting nay. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve a Professional Services Agreement by and between the City of Moab and Keogh Land Surveying. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. A presentation was made regarding a Possible Partnership with Canyonlands Natural History Association (CNHA). Discussion followed. Under Reading of Correspondence, Councilmember Sweeten stated that he had received several letters regarding 500 West. Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler stated that she had been monitoring the budget and had completed a month -to -month revenue analysis and that revenue was up 2% over last year. City Manager Metzler stated that she would provide a graph. City Manager Metzler stated that she had been working on a commercial conservation water rate and that it was quite complex. City Manager Metzler stated that she had spent a lot of time on the Engineering Services Bid, resolving the Golf Course employee issue and preparing the Request for Proposals for the City Prosecutor position. Under Goal Update, Councilmember Davis stated that he would attend a higher education workshop at 2:00 PM the next day. Mayor Sakrison stated that Ken Davey and Brooke Williams were researching specialized private universities. Councilmember Sweeten stated that Reading in the schools was going well and that he would like an update from the City and that Recreation was working on a new Interlocal Agreement. Councilmember Stucki asked for a Library update. City Manager Metzler stated that the purchase agreement was undergoing legal review. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that he would MOU FOR CITY, GOLF CLUB AND NED KIRK APPROVED CITY PARTICIPATION IN BLUE SKY AT 50%, FAILED CITY PARTICIPATION IN BLUE SKY AT 10%, APPROVED PROF SERVICES AGMT FOR KEOGH LAND SURVEYING FOR ENGINEERING SVC, APPROVED DISCUSSION REGARDING PARTNERSHIP WITH CNHA READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS GOAL UPDATES MAYOR AND COUNCIL attend a meeting on Thursday at 2:00 PM with UDOT. REPORTS Councilmember Sweeten requested that a letter of thanks be sent to the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Sakrison thanked the Moab Public Works Departments and December 10, 2002 Page 3 of 4 Police Departments for their help and overtime during the Christmas Parade and that Chief Navarre had reported to him that the Red Rock 4- wheelers had donated $1,500 to the Police Department which would be used for equipment and that Cruise America donated $500 to the Police Department to be used at Poison Spider Bicycles as needed. Councilmember Davis thanked the citizens for the opportunity to serve them as a Councilmember during the first year of his term. Councilmember Davis moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $491,577.55. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Stucki moved to adjourn. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 9:00 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Mayor Rachel Ellison City Recorder December 10, 2002 Page 4 of 4 APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION TO ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT