HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2017-02-14MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 14, 2017
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.
Mayor Dave Sakrison called the Workshop to order at 5:05 PM. In
attendance were Councilmembers Rani Derasary, Heila Ershadi, Tawny
Knuteson-Boyd, Kyle Bailey and Kalen Jones. Also in attendance were
City Manager David Everitt, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager
Rachel Stenta, City Planner Jeff Reinhart, Planning Assistant Sommar
Johnson, Community Relations Director Amy Weiser, Interim Police
Chief Steve Ross, Parks, Recreation, and Trails Director Tif Miller, and
City Attorney Chris McAnany.
The workshop began with an update about the Wastewater Treatment
Plant by Jeff Beckman of Bowen Collins, and City Engineer Phillip
Bowman.
The workshop continued with a briefing about the Lionsback
development by City Planner Reinhart and School and Institutional Trust
Land Administration (SITLA) staff. Councilmembers asked questions
about whether SITLA would adhere to City planning codes, how the
property tax mechanism would apply to the development, ownership
and design of on -site roads, bonding, employee housing, payment for
potential litigation fees, drinking water source protection, temporary
construction road, the possibility of an onsite gas station, information
about prior City communications regarding the size of the proposed
hotel rooms, and exemption from local zoning laws.
Councilmember Ershadi left the meeting ill at 6:54 PM.
Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:05
PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve the minutes of the January 17,
2017 meeting. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The
motion carried 3-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, and
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REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
PRE -COUNCIL WORKSHOP
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO
ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Derasary voting aye and Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd abstaining.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve the minutes of the January
23, 2017 meeting with one correction. Councilmember Jones seconded
the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones,
Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye.
The following Citizen was heard:
Kelly Green thanked the Council for their service. He spoke about the
Proposed Resolution Establishing Renewable Energy and Greenhouse
Gas Emissions Reduction Goals.
Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing at 7:15 PM to obtain Input on
Proposed Resolution #06-2017 — Amending the Fiscal Year 2016- 2017
Annual Budget. Interim City Manager Everitt presented the major
changes proposed for the budget amendment. Emily Niehaus praised
the proposed Sustainability Director position, and monies included in
the budget for affordable housing. Councilmember Jones discussed a
cost share with Grand County for an affordable housing study.
Councilmember Derasary asked a question about grant match funds.
Councilmember Jones recommended a salary survey regarding the
Mayor's compensation. The public hearing was closed at 7:37 PM.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
PUBLIC HEARING
SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSES
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve Special Event 01:20
Licenses for the Moab Century Tour to be held on September 23, 2017,
including approval of a Special Business Event License, and approval of
Local Consent for a State -issued Single Event Permit. Councilmember
Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting
aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Permits for the Moab Rotary
Car Show, April 28-30, 2017 with conditions outlined in the agenda
summary, including approval of a Special Business Event License
approval for a Park Use Permit for Swanny City Park. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting
aye.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve a Class II Beer License for
Carrie Valdes, doing business as Miguel's Baja Grill. Councilmember
Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting
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NEW BUSINESS
aye.
Councilmember Jones moved to Table Consideration and Possible
Approval of Proposed Resolution #14-2017 - A Resolution Approving a
Zoning Status Agreement For the Lionsback Resort. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting
aye. Councilmember Jones asked for an amendment to the agreement
that would add SITLA's responsibility to reimburse the City for legal
fees incurred if the City faces litigation over the Lionsback project.
Councilmember Derasary asked for more clarification about the major
change versus minor change issue surrounding the Zoning Status
Agreement.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Resolution
#13-2017 — A Resolution of the Moab City Council and Mayor
Establishing Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Reduction Goals for Moab City. Councilmember Bailey seconded the
motion. Councilmember Jones spoke about the need for the City to
recognize climate change and to take action. Councilmember Derasary
spoke about the significant input she received from constituents in
favor of this motion. Mayor Sakrison endorsed the motion. The motion
passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd,
Derasary voting aye.
City Attorney McAnany updated Council on the Commercial Site Plan
Moratorium. He stated he has been working with staff and hopes to
have something before Council for review within thirty days.
The Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2017-03 — An Ordinance
Amending the City of Moab Municipal Code, Title 5, Chapter 5.09,
Special Event Permits was cancelled.
The Council heard the First Reading of the Draft Code Revision to Title
10, Chapter 10.04 Vehicle Code, to adopt state regulations on
regulations on off highway vehicles and street legal ATV/UTV'S and to
place a maximum speed limit on street legal ATV/UTV/Motorcycles on
specified streets within city limits. Mayor Sakrison stated there are
concerns about this code revision. He asked Community Services
Director Weiser and Interim Police Chief Ross to do some research on
the proposed regulation. Councilmember Derasary asked why only
certain streets were being considered. Kent Green mentioned his work
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ZONING STATUS AGREEMENT
FOR THE LIONSBACK
RESORT --TABLED
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
REDUCTION
GOALS --APPROVED
COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN
MORATORIUM UPDATE
1:39
SECOND
READING --CANCELLED
ATV/UTV SPEED LIMIT CODE
REVISION -FIRST READING
with the Throttle Down committee and discussed street -legal vehicles,
noise levels of ATV/UTV, and the need for public education. Cliff
Coontz from Ride With Respect spoke about his inquiry into sound
research. He stated he would support a limit of 96 decibels rather than
a speed limit.
City Planner Reinhart made a presentation on the history of the
project, with additional information provided by Planning Assistant
Johnson. City Attorney McAnany explained that Conditional Use
Permits are designed to place conditions on the project.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to Table Consideration and
Possible Approval of Proposed Resolution #03-2017 — A Resolution
Approving a Conditional Use Permit Concerning Housing on the Ground
Floor for the Mill Creek Multi -family Housing Project on Property
Located at 1780 East Mill Creek Drive in the C-4, General Commercial
Zone. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion
passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and
Derasary voting aye. Developer Mike Bynum stated he has been trying
to provide housing for the people of Moab, and he wants citizens to
appreciate that he is adapting his commercially -zoned project to take
into account the concerns of the neighbors. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd asked to make a site visit.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve a Legal Services Contract by
and Between the City of Moab and Dufford, Waldeck, Milburn & Krohn,
LLP. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion
passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and
Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve Proposed
Resolution #12-2017 — A Resolution Amending the Fee Schedule for
Moab City Parks. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion.
Recreation Director Tif Miller highlighted the changes for Lions Park.
The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones,
Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Proposed Resolution
#11-2017 — A Resolution Recommending the Adoption of the Moab
Area Affordable Housing Plan as an Addendum to the City of Moab
General Plan. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion
passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and
Derasary voting aye.
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MILL CREEK MULTI -FAMILY
HOUSING PROJECT --TABLED
LEGAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT --APPROVED
CITY PARK FEE
SCHEDULE --APPROVED
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PLAN --APPROVED
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Contract with Parr Brown
Gee and Loveless ("Parr Brown") for specialized legal services regarding
employment matters. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the
motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones,
Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to adopt a Parameter Resolution
authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $15,000,000 in Wastewater
Revenue Bonds of the City of Moab, Grand County, Utah and calling of
a public hearing to receive input with respect to the issuance of such
Bonds and any potential impact to the private sector from the
construction of the Project. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded
the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones,
Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye.
The following agenda items were cancelled: Approval of Proposed
Resolution #07-2017 — A Resolution of the Governing Body of Moab
Declaring Certain City Property as Surplus; Review and Possible
Approval of a proposed Lease Option Agreement for the rental of a
recreational vehicle park located at 11781 South Highway 191 for the
exclusive use of Waste Water Treatment Plant contractor;
Consideration and Possible Approval of Proposed Resolution #10-2017
- A Resolution Approving an Improvements Agreement for the Buen
Camino Boundary Line Adjustment Located at 459 and 469 Bowen
Circle in the R-2, Single and Two Family Residential Zone;
Consideration and Possible Approval of Proposed Resolution #09-2017
— A Resolution Approving the Improvements Agreement for Moab Bolt
Company on Property Located at 245 W. North MiVida Drive.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Resolution
#08-2017 — A Resolution Approving an Improvements Agreement for
the Slot Canyon Renovation Project Located in the C-2,
Commercial -Residential Zone at 245 Williams Way. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting
aye.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve the following
change orders with Harrison Field Services for the Water Reclamation
Facility (WRF) Site Preparation Project: REVISED Change Order #2 in the
amount of $22,085; Change Order #3 in the amount of $1,060; Change
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EMPLOYMENT LAW LEGAL
CONTRACT —APPROVED
WASTEWATER REVENUE
BONDS --APPROVED
CONSENT AGENDA, APPROVED
RESOLUTION #08-2017,
APPROVED
CHANGE ORDERS, APPROVED
Order #4 in the amount of $13,500; Change Order #5 in the amount of
$36,850. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion
passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and
Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve a Cooperative Agreement
between the Utah Department of Transportation and the City of Moab
for installation of Speed Radar Driver Feedback Signs on US-191.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion
passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and
Derasary voting aye.
Mayor Sakrison spoke about House Bill 253. Councilmember Derasary
asked to review the 2017 Agenda Schedule at the next meeting. She
also asked for the consent of the Council to attend a climate change
conference, at no public expense, to discuss the City's recent
commitment to support Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Reduction Goals.
Councilmember Derasary moved to pay the bills against the City of
Moab in the amount of $223,530.46. Councilmember Bailey seconded
the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey,
Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting
aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 9:25 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta
Mayor City Recorder
February 14, 2017
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COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT,
APPROVED
COUNCIL & MAYOR REPORTS
APPROVAL OF BILLS
ADJOURNMENT