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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2001-04-10MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 10, 2001 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 Karla Hancock called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:30 PM. Mayor Hancock called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM; Councilmember Rob Sweeten led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg W. Stucki, Kirstin Peterson, Joseph Lekarczyk and Kyle Bailey; City Manager Donna Metzler, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, City Treasurer Laurie Ramstetter, Community Development Director David Olsen, Public Works Director Brent Williams, Police Chief Michael NaVarre and City Planner Robert Hugie. Twenty-six (26) members of the audience were present. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 13 and 27, 2001. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The Motion carried 5-0 aye. Under Citizens to be Heard, Theresa King spoke regarding her organization's request for a community contribution. Ms. King requested that the Council reconsider funding community organizations. Ms. King also stated that she felt that picking one project to fund for matching funds for the Community Impact Board was very worthwhile. Ms. King stated that $30,000 or $40,000 equates to more in matching funds for other organizations. Howard Trenholme spoke on behalf of the Canyonlands Film Society. Mr. Trenholme stated that his organization received $500 in City funding last year and that it went a long way to obtain other funding. Mr. Trenholme stated that they had moved the festival to November to help the shoulder season. Mr. Trenholme asked that the Council support the Higher Education Center's purchase of a building to bring a college to our community. Sue Husch spoke on behalf of the Moab Music Festival. Ms. Husch stated that City funding is a huge part of obtaining other grant funding and that these events bring a lot of people to town. Ms. Husch stated that her organization was going to ask for a smaller amount this year and that most grants that you apply for ask for County and City support. Dave Sakrison requested that the Council keep up the pressure on the Utah Department of Transportation regarding the traffic lights and suggested that the Police Department keep a watch on trucks running traffic lights through town. Judy Powers requested that the Council reconsider funding non-profit organizations and that as a tax -payer she considers it a good use of tax dollars. Rocky Borreson inquired when the City and County is going to push for year-round jobs. Mr. Borreson stated that Main Street is not used by locals and that the tax on food and the cost of living is too extreme. Mr. Borreson then stated that there should be an agreement with the County for broadband access which is not available in the community, that wages are not livable and that we need more shopping for locals. Councilmember Sweeten stated that the Council is sympathetic to REGULAR MEETING AND ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD diversifying the economy and that the City supports economic development at the County level by contributing funding of $15,000 annually. Nancy Clark spoke on behalf of Seekhaven. Ms. Clark asked the Council to reconsider the decision for funding the shelter for victims of domestic violence. Ms. Clark stated that the shelter has 1,000 clients per year and then Ms. Clark described the services that Seekhaven offers. Ms. Clark pleaded that the Council consider any funding for this next budget. Rose Fryer spoke on behalf of Seekhaven. Ms. Fryer urged the Council to reconsider funding Seekhaven and stated that Seekhaven also functions as a homeless shelter and that without Seekhaven the City would be providing that service. Ms. Fryer also stated that Seekhaven offers homeless prevention and that domestic violence is the most common crime in our community. Margie McCarthy spoke on behalf of Seekhaven. Ms. McCarthy stated that Seekhaven is the only shelter in this part of the state and urged the Council to reconsider funding. Leo Dutilly spoke on behalf of Seekhaven. Mr. Dutilly requested that the Council continue to fund Seekhaven and said that City funding was leverage for private grants. Under Planning Report, City Planner Hugie stated that the Planning Commission would be amending the draft General Plan in a month and that an effort was being made with Grand County to coordinate on South Corridor Planning. Under Public Works Update, Public Works Director Williams stated that he had a conversation with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and that UDOT had apologized regarding the crosswalk lights and would fix them. Public Works Director Williams stated that he had noticed that the 300 South light was working better. Public Works Director Williams stated that Robert Strong would address the Council regarding making bicycle traffic safer. Public Works Director Williams also stated that UDOT would be repairing Main Street in 2004. CITY PLANNING PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE Under Police Department Update, Police Chief NaVarre stated that Jeep POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Safari weekend would be very busy and that the department had been aggressively enforcing truck traffic on Main Street. Police Chief NaVarre stated that the Jeep line-up would be the next Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00 am and that over 2,000 jeeps were expected. Councilmember Peterson requested that Police Chief NaVarre do a public service announcement listing the line-up times and length. Councilmember Peterson moved to move the agenda to Approval of Proposed Resolution #05-2001 — A Resolution Declaring the City of Moab's Support of the Expansion of Services of the Grand County Solid Waste Management District #1. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve Proposed Resolution #05- 2001 — A Resolution Declaring the City of Moab's Support of the Expansion of Services of the Grand County Solid Waste Management District #1 with the conditions that the City approve any Request for Proposals or contracts and that the City can request other financial assurances as needed. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-1 aye by a roll -call -vote with Councilmember AGENDA MOVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #05- 2001, APPROVED Lekarczyk voting nay. Under Discussion Regarding Public Transportation and Shuttle Service on Main Street, Councilmember Bailey made a presentation. Councilmember Bailey moved to direct City Manager Metzler to meet with Tag -a -long Tours to develop a plan. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to Approve a Permanent Class II Beer License for Miguel Angel Valdes, d.b.a. Miguel's Baja Grill Located at 51 North Main Street. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to Approve a Local Consent for a Restaurant Liquor License for Reynolds Allan Fogg, d.b.a. Club Rio Restaurant Located at 155 West Center Street. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Lekarczyk moved to Approve a Class IV Special Event Beer License for Erin Fay, D.B.A. Breckenridge Brewery of Colorado to Conduct a Cycling Event Awards Ceremony. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion failed 2-3 nay with Councilmembers Lekarczyk and Peterson voting aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to Approve a Request by Rob Magleby to hold an Amplified Music Event at Old City Park on May 25, 2001. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to Approve a Request by Mountainfolks Productions for Use of Swanny City Park on July 7, 2001 for the Moab Youth Sports and Music Festival with the conditions that 1) Emergency Medical Services be available; 2) Each participant sign a waiver; 3) A $1,000 refundable damage deposit be placed; 4) The City be provided with an Insurance Certificate naming Moab City as an additional insured; 5) That safety equipment be monitored for compliance throughout the duration of the event. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, Councilmember Stucki moved to approve application for the Utah Non - Motorized Trials and Utah Riverway Enhancement and Federal Recreational Trails Grants to fund Moab Trail Projects. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to Approve Change Order #1 for the 500 West Storm Drainage Project Contract. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Peterson moved to Approve Proposed Ordinance #2001-05 — An Ordinance Amending Section 17.09.540, 17.09.550 and 17.09.640 of Chapter 17.09, Title 17, of the Moab Municipal Code Regarding Conditions for the Approval of Home Occupations, Premises Occupations and Professional Offices with the condition that the MH/RV-1 zone be added. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Lekarczyk moved to Approve Proposed Ordinance #2001-06 — An Ordinance Adopting Campaign Finance Disclosure Requirements. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. DISCUSSION REGARDING SHUTTLE SERVICE CITY MANAGER DIRECTED TO DEVELOP A PLAN PERMANENT CLASS II BEER LICENSE FOR MIGUEL ANGEL VALDES, D.B.A. MIGUEL'S BAJA GRILL, APPROVED LOCAL CONSENT FOR A RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR REYNOLDS ALLAN FOGG, D.B.A. CLUB RIO RESTAURANT, APPROVED CLASS IV SPECIAL EVENT BEER LICENSE FOR ERIN FAY, D.B.A. BRECKENRIDGE BREWERY OF COLORADO, FAILED REQUEST BY ROB MAGLEBY TO HOLD AN AMPLIFIED MUSIC EVENT AT OLD CITY PARK ON MAY 25, 2001, APPROVED REQUEST BY MOUNTAINFOLKS PRODUCTIONS FOR USE OF SWANNY CITY PARK ON JULY 7, 2001 FOR THE MOAB YOUTH SPORTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL, APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS APP. FOR THE UTAH NON - MOTORIZED TRAILS, UTAH RIVERWAY ENHANCE. AND FEDERAL REC. TRAILS GRANTS, APPROVED CHANGE ORDER #1 500 WEST STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT CONTRACT, APPROVED PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2001- 05, APPROVED PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2001- 06, APPROVED Mayor Hancock proclaimed the week of April 23 to 29, 2001 as TV - Turnoff Week. Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Hancock stated that she had received a copy of a letter from Governor Leavitt to Spencer Abraham regarding the Atlas Tailings. Mayor Hancock also stated that she had received a letter from the United States Department of Transportation selecting Great Lakes as the air carrier for Moab and that she had received a letter from a group of citizens who were disturbed by Jeep Safari. Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler stated that a workshop had been held on constructed wetlands and that she would be attending a meeting with Grand County to develop an approach to providing services to the San Juan County portion of the valley. City Manager Metzler also stated that she had attended the Utah City Manager's Association Spring Conference and had received the State Tax projections for the next year. City Manager Metzler stated that the joint City Council/MARC Advisory Board meeting had been scheduled for Thursday at 7:30 PM. Councilmember Sweeten stated that he would be unable to attend the MARC meeting. Mayor Hancock requested that the MARC meeting be postponed. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Hancock stated that she had attended the constructive wetlands meeting and that it had been very interesting. Mayor Hancock also stated that she had attended the Utah League of Cities and Towns mid -year conference and had brought back good material on sexually -oriented businesses. Mayor Hancock also stated that she had started a grocery store comparison study. Councilmember Peterson stated that the energy crisis presentation at the mid -year conference was very interesting. Councilmember Bailey stated that he had attended a hospital meeting in which turning the hospital into a critical care center was discussed and that it would eliminate six extended care beds within the hospital. Councilmember Sweeten stated that he had spoken to the Moab Lodging Association. Councilmember Peterson stated that she had attended the constructive wetlands meeting and that it would work well with our Waste Water Treatment Plant. Councilmember Sweeten suggested that the City consider sealing manhole covers for roaches and stated that other cities do. City Manager Metzler stated that a cockroach analysis had been done in the past and that she would get a copy of it for Council. Councilmember Sweeten moved to pay the bills in the amount of $285,160.91. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Sweeten moved to enter an Executive Session for the purpose of a Strategy Session to Discuss the Purchase, Exchange or Lease of Real Property and to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 PROCLAMATION OF TV - TURNOFF WEEK READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED aye. An Executive Session was entered at 10:20 PM. Councilmember Lekarczyk moved to close the Executive Session. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. The Executive Session was closed at 11:34 PM. Mayor Hancock adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 11:35 PM. MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED EXECUITVE SESSION CLOSED ADJOURNMENT