HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2018-06-26MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 26, 2018
Regular Meeting: The Moab City Council held its Regular Meeting on the above date in the Council
Chambers at the Moab City Center, located at 217 East Center Street, Moab, Utah. A recording of the
meeting is archived at http://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html. In attendance were Mayor Emily Niehaus,
Councilmembers Kalen Jones, Rani Derasary, Mike Duncan, Tawny Knuteson-Boyd and Karen Guzman -
Newton. Also in attendance were City Manager David Everitt, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager
Rachel Stenta, Sustainability Director Rosemarie Russo, Police Chief Jim Winder and Communications
Director Lisa Church.
Pre -Council Workshop: Mayor Niehaus called the workshop to order at 6:00 PM. The workshop began
with a training on the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act conducted by David Church, Utah League of
Cities and Towns General Counsel.
The workshop also included a Community Energy Briefing by Rocky Mountain Power (RMP). Debra Dull,
RMP's Regional Business Manager, reviewed the history of successful partnerships between the City and
RMP, including Moab's status as the first Blue Sky community and former Mayor Sakrison's Legacy
Award. She mentioned the long-standing RMP sponsorship of the Moab Music Festival and the effort to
convert subscribers to paperless billing and touched on the WattSmart program. She mentioned that 20
local businesses are enrolled in the Subscriber Solar program and highlighted the many grants RMP has
awarded to local solar infrastructure projects including for the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, the
Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center, City Center, KZMU, the public library, the animal shelter, and a
biomass project at the high school. She listed several local organizations that have received funding. She
went on to outline upcoming projects including work with Sustainability Director Russo on electric
vehicle charging stations and Dark Sky tariffs. She concluded with presentation of a Blue Sky Legacy
Award for the City. Russo briefly described the success of the Green To Gold business program.
Regular Meeting Called to Order & Attendance:
Mayor Niehaus called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Four members of the public and media were present.
Approval of Minutes: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve the minutes of the June 12 and 19,
2018 meetings with corrections. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5-0 aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman -Newton and Duncan
voting aye.
Mayor and Council Reports:
Mayor Niehaus reported on the aftermath of the June 10 fire and thanked the first responders. She
recommended extending the Conditional Use Permit revision deadline for another week; Council
assented. The mayor also reported on a recent Utah State University —Moab (USU) fundraising meeting.
She briefly reviewed the recent Joint City Council -County Council meeting. She announced a vacancy on
the Planning Commission. A recent meeting with David Church regarding annexation was mentioned as
well as a meeting with RMP.
Councilmember Derasary mentioned her attendance at the post -fire meeting and her appreciation for
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the Lieutenant Governor for his visit. She reported on a meeting of the site futures committee of the
Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) project. She noted County Council Chair Mary McGann's
efforts to encourage Representative John Curtis and others to propose increased funding for the UMTRA
project. She mentioned cooperation with the UMTRA site for fire victims to deliver radioactive materials
for disposal. Councilmember Derasary went on to commend Grand County Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) for receipt of the 2017 Utah Call of the Year Award for a BASE jumper incident. She asked for staff
updates on various topics including work Dr. Russo is doing with the Chamber of Commerce and the
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) bypass study and City Manager Everitt responded with
updates on the Assured Housing Policy and clarified that the chlorine wastewater from the city pool is
processed by the Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Councilmember Duncan reported on a grant application for professional assistance from the National
Park Service to plan the future of the Powerhouse area that is being prepared by Kara Dohrenwend. He
also mentioned the dearth of irrigation water in view of the drought and mentioned conservation
efforts. He mentioned a recent tour of the library's eight pocket libraries located around town. He
encouraged a softball game between the councils of Moab City, Grand County and San Juan County.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd reported she attended the fire site visit with the Lieutenant Governor
and other follow-up meetings.
Councilmember Guzman -Newton described a transit authority meeting she attended and the joint city
and county council meeting. She reported on a recent school board meeting and noted there will be
plans of the new middle school available for public review. She mentioned several open positions at the
high school and the high enrollment in the special needs preschool.
Councilmember Jones reported on a recent meeting of the solid waste district and noted the offer of
free disposal of fire debris. He noted a small amount of asbestos was found and disposed of. Jones
described some of the recent changes to the recycling program. He encouraged shoppers to buy
products in easily -recyclable packaging. He noted meetings he had attended regarding Dark Skies which
considered the proposed ordinances. He also cited his work on setbacks as they affect solar access.
Councilmember Guzman -Newton asked Councilmember Duncan about the state of water supply.
Administrative Report: Mayor Niehaus recognized the work of Tif Miller, departing Parks, Recreation
and Trails Director.
Police Chief Winder made a brief presentation. He mentioned the work of Four Corners Community
Behavioral Health and the hospital with their work with the homeless. He also touched on the police
department's work with the school district regarding active shooter training. He gave a brief staffing
update. He read a letter from the police chief in St. George regarding exemplary efforts during a recent
incident and also presented recent changes and improvements in the police department including a new
logo.
City Manager Everitt concluded the administrative report with an update on Title 5 revisions. He also
mentioned a draft communications policy for upcoming Council review. Everitt mentioned his
attendance at a UDOT Transportation Commission meeting in Spanish Fork and noted the Commission
would be meeting in Moab in November. He briefly mentioned a request by the State and Institutional
Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) for a funding arrangement for the USU Mill Creek West project.
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Next, Karson Eilers, Legislative and Research Analyst for the Utah League of Cities and Towns gave a
legislative update covering the recent session of the Utah Legislature. (1:45 on recording)
BEACON After -School Program —Presentation (2:01 on recording)
Edith Sage made a presentation on the BEACON After -School Program.
Special Events/Vendors/Beer Licenses:
Haycock Amplified Music —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Guzman -Newton moved to approve a Request by Stephanie
Haycock for an Amplified Music Event at Old City Park on September 8, 2018 for the Chacon Family
Reunion. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers
Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman -Newton voting aye.
Old Business: (2:13 on recording)
Pay Plan Schedule —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Duncan moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2018-11— An
Ordinance Adopting the City of Moab Pay Plan Schedule and Adopting the Exempt and Elected Officials
Salaries for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman -Newton
voting aye.
New Business:
Water Board Appointment —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to confirm the Mayoral Appointment of John Gould to
the Moab City Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board for a renewable term to
expire December 31, 2020. Councilmember Duncan seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye,
with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman -Newton voting aye.
Utah Geologic Hazards —Presentation (2:16 on recording)
City Engineer Williams introduced Ben Erickson and Steve Bowman from the Utah Geological Survey
(UGS) to report on the UGS study of Moab's Geologic Hazards.
Status of City Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Funding Scenarios —Presentation
Discussion: City Engineer Williams briefed the Council on the status of infrastructure projects and
funding options. He touched on bike lanes, sidewalks, parking, signage, and more. The culinary water
system was mentioned along with the stormwater and sewer systems. He touched on the City's
buildings and parks and then presented funding scenarios for improvements and maintenance.
Councilmember Duncan asked about the bonding mechanism for funding infrastructure projects.
Councilmember Derasary asked about locations in the City with inadequate water pressure.
Sales Tax Revenue Bonds Public Hearing —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Guzman -Newton moved approve Proposed Resolution #29-2018 — A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moab, Utah (The "Issuer"), Adopting Parameters and
Designation Resolution for the CIB Loan for the Mill Creek Road West Development to the future USU
Campus Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Not More Than $800,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of
Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 and setting a Public Hearing date of July 25, 2018.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman -Newton voting aye.
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Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab: Councilmember Guzman -Newton moved to pay the bills
against the City of Moab in the amount of $456,639.47. Councilmember Duncan seconded the motion.
The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and
Guzman -Newton voting aye.
Executive Closed Session:
Motions and Votes: At 9:08 PM, Councilmember Jones moved to enter an Executive Closed Session for a
Strategy Session to Discuss Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation and to Discuss the Character,
Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-
Boyd, Guzman -Newton and Duncan voting aye. At 9:37 PM, Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to
close the Executive Closed Session. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion passed
5-0 aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman -Newton and Duncan voting aye.
Adjournment: Councilmember Jones moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-
Boyd, Duncan and Guzman -Newton voting aye. Mayor Niehaus adjourned the meeting at 9:37 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Rachel E. Stenta, City Recorder
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