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