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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2000-10-24MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 24, 2000 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 R. 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, Joseph Lekarczyk and Kyle Bailey; City Manager Donna Metzler, City Recorder Rachel Ellison, City Treasurer Laurie Ramstetter, Planning and Community Development Director David Olsen, Police Chief Michael NaVarre and Zoning Administrator/Planning Assistant Debra Gilger. Seven (7) members of the audience were present. There were no minutes to approve There were no Citizens to be Heard. No City Planning Update was given. No Public Works Department Update was given. Under Police Department Update, Police Chief Michael NaVarre stated that the call volume for September was down slightly; however, over half of the calls received are regarding animal control. Police Chief NaVarre also stated that the officers had qualified at a night shoot training. Under Presentations, a Moab Arts and Recreation Center Board Update was given. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the 2001-02 Community Development Block Grant Project as the Center Street Court and Star Hall Improvements Project. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a request to send Proposed Ordinance #2000-07 — an Ordinance amending Section 17.09.090 of Chapter 17.09, Title 17, of the Moab Municipal Code Regarding the Storage of Large Vehicles Within Certain Zones of the City to Public Hearing. Councilmember Lekarczyk seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a request to send Proposed Ordinance #2000-08 — an Ordinance Amending Section 12.6.020 of Chapter 12.16, Title 12, of the Moab Municipal Code Regarding the Parking of Commercial Vehicles on City Streets to Public Hearing. Councilmember Lekarczyk seconded the motion. The motion carried 4- 0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a request for a Refund of a City Water bill by the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $15.53. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve Proposed Resolution # 16- 2000 — a Resolution Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding by and Between the City of Moab and the Grand County Solid Waste District. REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PLANNING UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE PRESENTATIONS 2001-02 CDBG PROJECT APPROVED PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2000- 07 SENT TO PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2000- 08 SENT TO PUBLIC HEARING REFUND OF WATER BILL FOR MOAB AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #16- 2000, APPROVED Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Mayor Hancock opened the Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinance #2000-09 — an Ordinance Regarding the Conditions for Professional Offices at 7:34 PM. Ms. Janet Lowe stated that she didn't know why we needed this ordinance when we have a Home Occupation ordinance. Ms. Lowe inquired if Professional Offices were allowed accessory buildings. Ms. Lowe stated that the proposed ordinance allowed too many visitors and employees, which would cause too many vehicles in residential areas. Ms. Lowe concluded that she felt the residential character of neighborhoods would be compromised. Mayor Hancock closed the Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinance #2000-09 at 7:36 PM. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Special Event License for the Canyonlands Fat Tire Festival to be held on October 18 through October 23, 2000. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Under Discussion with Solid Waste District Representatives, Dave Sakrison made a presentation. Discussion followed. Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Hancock stated that the Division of Water Resources had made the State Water Plan available for review. Mayor Hancock also stated that there would be a state - planning meeting for the Water Plan on December 1, 2000 at 10:00 AM in Monticello. Under Administrative Reports City Manager Metzler stated that the Cellular Franchise Tax would be accepted on December 1, 2000 at $1 per phone. City Manager Metzler stated that the City could not put the fee into effect until after a ninety -day waiting period following January 1, 2001. City Manager Metzler then stated that Lisa Hendy had been hired as the new Recreation Assistant. City Manager Metzler also stated that there would be a North Area Planning Meeting the following day. Under Council Reports, Councilmember Bailey stated that he had attended a legislative meeting discussing the sales tax on food. Mayor Hancock stated that the cost to Utah communities to drop the sales tax on food would be over five million dollars. Mayor Hancock stated that she supported a tax credit for food tax. Councilmember Sweeten requested that a discussion regarding the Middle School and a discussion regarding the Higher Education Board be added to the next Regular Council Meeting Agenda. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $62,465.30. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll -call -vote 4-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Mayor Hancock adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:15 PM. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PUBLIC COMMENT PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE FOR CANYONLANDS FAT TIRE FESTIVAL, APPROVED DISCUSSION WITH SOLID WASTE DISTRICT READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS MAYOR & COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION TO ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT