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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2006-12-19MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING December 19, 2006 The Moab City Council held their Regular Meeting on the above date in the Council Chambers of Moab City Offices, located at 217 East Center Street, Moab, Utah. Mayor Sakrison called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:30 PM. Mayor 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 Kyle Bailey, Keith Brewer and Gregg Stucki; City Manager Donna Metzler, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, City Engineer Dan Stenta, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Administrative Analyst/Economic Development Specialist Kenneth F. Davey and Planning, Police Chief Mike Navarre and Recreation Coordinator John Geiger. Thirty four (34) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Brewer moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 24 and November 14, 2006 and the Special Council Meeting Minutes of November 28, 2006. Under Engineering Department Update, City Engineer Stenta stated that he had met with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for the kickoff of the 500 West project funding training. City Engineer Stenta then stated that the flood map revision for the city had been approved, that the county wide map revision is entering the appeal period, that in the county wide map revision some properties will move into the area that requires flood insurance and that maps are available at the County for review. City Engineer Stenta then stated that the ballpark lighting bids came in last week and that a short term re -bid would be send to the four bidders. City Engineer Stenta stated that the Storm water Drainage Presentation had been postponed to the next meeting. A Planning Department Update was not given. A Police Depaitiuent Update was not given. A Public Works Department Update was not given. Mayor Sakrison presented Jackson Knowles with the Mayor's Student Citizenship of the Month Award for Helen M. Knight Intermediate School for December 2006. Clyde Jones with Larsen and Company presented the Fiscal Year 2005- REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES ENGINEERING UPDATE PLANNING UPDATE POLICE UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE PRESENTATION OF STUDENT OF THE MONTH PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL 2006 Annual Audit of the City of Moab. Discussion followed. AUDIT Under Citizens to be Heard, Lucy Wallingford stated that she lives on 100 North and that she had sent an e-mail to the City Council requesting a moratorium on big box stores until the effect can be studied. Ms. Wallingford requested that the City take the time to see what is best for Moab and consider forming a citizen's group headed by a Planning Commission Member. Sara Melnicoff stated that the City needed time to think outside of the "big box" and encouraged the Council to vote in favor of a moratorium. Chris Baird distributed a letter to the City Council. Mr. Baird stated that he agreed with developing a large scale retail ordinance and that he and December 19, 2006 Page 1 of 4 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD the business community were in favor of a moratorium. Mr. Baird state that he was in favor of a citizen's group and conducting a study. Mr. Baird also stated that he thought San Juan County should be approached to discuss regional planning. Craig Hibberd congratulated the City on a successful audit and stated that he supported a six month moratorium on large scale retail development. Mr. Hibberd then distributed a petition signed by 53 businesses and 79 individuals supporting a moratorium. Mr. Hibberd stated that he felt this was a regional problem and needed a regional solution. Councilmember Sweeten stated that a six month moratorium would address how it can be built but does not allow the City to say No and also doesn't address the broader issues. City Manager Metzler stated that it would not be a moratorium but a temporary land use ordinance and that no extension of the ordinance is allowed. Melissa Schmaedick asked for a clarification on the temporary ordinance and whether it could prevent the sale of property between two private parties. Councilmember Sweeten stated that the ordinance cannot stop the sale of land. Councilmember Bailey stated that he felt it was appropriate to look at what size of retail buildings are appropriate and requested to meet with Grand County and the Planning Commission to discuss the issue. Mayor Sakrison stated that he had spent two years participating with the South End Corridor Round Table meetings with San Juan County and that very little progress was made. City Manager Metzler stated that the City has had many discussions with both Grand and San Juan Counties regarding large scale retail. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the 2007 Moab City Council Regular Council Meeting Schedule as presented. Councilmember Brewer seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Request for Approval of the City of Moab 2007 Holiday Schedule; 2) Council Appointment of the Mayor Pro-Tem as Councilmember Sweeten; 3) Council Designation of a Councilmember Responsible for Approving Bills as Councilmember Davis; 4) Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment of the Moab City Representative to the Grand County Special Service Recreation District Board; 5) Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment of the Moab City Representative to the Canyonlands Health Care Special Service District Board; 6) Award of the 2007 Crack Seal Project to Kilgore Paving and Maintenance in the amount of $27.456.00; 7) Approval of the 2007 Crack Seal Project Contract; 8) Approval of the 2007 Sidewalk Project Contract; 9) Request by Whirled Attractions for Approval of an Amplified Music Event at Old City Park on June 16, 2007; 10) Request for Approval of the State of Utah Moderate Income Housing Plan Grant Contract; 11) Request for Approval of Proposed Resolution #31-2006 - A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Moab Authorizing Delinquent December 19, 2006 Page 2 of 4 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (CONTINUED) CONSENT AGENDA, APPROVED Terminated Utility Accounts to be Written off the Accounting System; 12) Request for Approval of Local Consent for a Limited Restaurant License for Randy Apadaca, d.b.a. The Broken Oar Eatery Located at 53 West 400 North. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve Change Order #1 for the East Center Street Improvement Project. Councilmember Brewer seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the Hazlett Minor Subdivision. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Temporary Class III Beer License for Guy Barton French, d.b.a. Store Walker LTD Located at 299 South Main Street. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Under Discussion Regarding Teen Center Reorganization Proposal, City Manager Metzler made a presentation. Discussion followed. Councilmember Bailed moved to approve the Amended Teen Center Program Director Job Description. Councilmember Brewer seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Moab and Grandview LLC pursuant to a condition assessment of property for as built and project compliance with the conditional use permit. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Brewer moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2006- 16 — An Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Land Use Code Implementing the SAR (Sensitive Area Resort) Zone District. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2006- 17 — An Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Land Use Code Implementing the Master Planned Developments (MPD) Land Use Ordinance. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the 2007 Moab Golf and Country Club Fees as presented. Councilmember Brewer seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison stated that he had received letters from Mark Horowitz, Sydney Domenick, Bruce Hucko and Jan Radcliff. Mayor Sakrison stated that he was looking for nominations for the best married couple for a state award program and that he wanted to commend Deputy Recorder Danielle Guerrero on her certification as a Certified Municipal Clerk. Mayor Sakrison then stated that the City's Worker's Compensation had seen a reduction and a 0% loss rate. Under Administrative Report, City Manager Metzler stated that she and City Engineer Stenta would be making the Storm water Drainage Presentation at the next meeting at 5:30 PM. City Manager Metzler December 19, 2006 Page 3 of 4 CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR THE EAST CENTER STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, APPROVED HAZLETT MINOR SUBDIVISION, APPROVED TEMPORARY CLASS III BEER LICENSE FOR GUY BARTON FRENCH, D.B.A. STORE WALKER LTD, APPROVED DISCUSSION REGARDING TEEN CENTER REORGANIZATION PROPOSAL AMENDED TEEN CENTER PROGRAM DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION, APPROVED PRE -ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOAB AND GRANDVIEW LLC, APPROVED PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2006- 16, APPROVED PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2006- 17, APPROVED 2007 MOAB GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB FEES, APPROVED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS stated that she had been working on the Aquatic Center Proposal and that the City had received a $100,000 grant to install a solar system on the Moab Arts and Recreation Center. City Manager Metzler also stated that the City had received a $5,000 grant from Rocky Mountain Power for the ballpark lighting project. City Manager Metzler stated that work was proceeding on the Animal Shelter and that soon there would be an award for the ballpark lighting project and the tenant improvements project. City Manager Metzler stated that the Planning department was very busy and that staff was picking up extra work to compensate. Under Goal Updates, Councilmember Sweeten stated that he had attended a meeting with representatives regarding collaboration with schools and that the San Juan nursing home program had received some funding. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Council directed City Manager Metzler to draft a six month temporary land use ordinance regarding large scale retail developments. Councilmember Stucki moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $645,071.53. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 9:13 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Mayor Rachel Ellison City Recorder December 19, 2006 Page 4 of 4 GOAL UPDATE MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS ADJOURNMENT