HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2017-06-27MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 27, 2017
Regular Meeting & Attendance: 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.
Review of the Revised Draft General Plan: Councilmember Kyle Bailey called the Meeting to order at
5:16 PM. In attendance were Councilmembers Rani Derasary, Heila Ershadi, Kyle Bailey and Kalen Jones.
Also in attendance were City Manager David Everitt, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel
Stenta, City Attorney Chris McAnany, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Planning Assistant Sommar
Johnson, and Recorder Assistant Eve Tallman. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd arrived at 5:37 PM. Public
Works Director Pat Dean and Treasurer Jennie Ross also attended. City Manager David Everitt
announced that the meeting was live -streamed on Facebook. The discussion of the revised Draft
General Plan involved a review of edits to and refinements of the document. The following parts of the
Plan generated discussion: Utah State University (USU) and the Council's shared understanding that
housing would be provided in conjunction with the construction of the campus, thereby reducing
impacts on Moab's housing market; strengthening the language of the Water Supply goal to ensure
pristine culinary water; encouraging the development of green building codes; restricting development
in flood zones; preserving wildlife corridors in town; encouraging historic preservation; consideration of
neighborhood -scale commercial opportunities that preserve residential areas; livestock in the city;
transportation planning to reduce congestion; downtown parking needs; the water conservation plan;
wastewater treatment; and integrating comments provided by the Solid Waste District and citizen Jeff
Adams with the Canyonlands Watershed Council. Planning staff explained that public comments
submitted during the Plan Revision process had been integrated into the draft. Planning staff agreed to
ensure the latest edits were made for presentation for approval at a future Council meeting.
Councilmember Derasary also raised a concern to specifically affirm Moab's commitment to a diverse
and thriving community; Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd felt any further clarification or strengthening of
the language could be accomplished at the next revision.
Regular Meeting Called to Order: (1:44 on recording)
Mayor Pro-Tem Tawny Knuteson-Boyd called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and
led the Pledge of Allegiance. Eighteen members of the public and media were present.
Approval of Minutes: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2017
meeting with one correction. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye,
with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Citizens to Be Heard: There were no Citizens to be Heard.
New Business:
Amendments to Moab Municipal Code — Tabled
Discussion: City Attorney McAnany and Planner Reinhart presented Ordinance # 2017-18 to Amend
Moab Municipal Code, with the Repeal of Sections 17.09.660 and 17.09.665 Pertaining to the Site Plan
Review process; Adding a New Chapter 17.67; Amending Chapter 17.80 Pertaining to Large Scale
Developments; and Amending Chapter 17.31, Use Restrictions in the Resort Commercial Zone to
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Prohibit Large Scale Retail Developments in that zone as Referred to Council by the Planning
Commission. City Attorney McAnany noted this is a major revision to the Planning Code. He described
Level I and Level II applications for developments, including "big box" commercial businesses in excess
of 30,000 square feet. He noted that large scale lodging is included in the code revision. McAnany
discussed regulations for large developments in the Resort Community zone. Councilmember Jones
commented on and asked for several points of clarification on topics such as Planned Unit
Developments (PUDs) and architectural considerations; minor versus major changes; parking bonuses;
geotechnical concerns; and nuisance odors. City Attorney McAnany clarified that topics should be
consolidated to reduce duplication. Councilmember Ershadi asked about traffic studies and noted it
appears that there is a trigger for requiring traffic studies only for very large developments. Planner
Reinhart clarified the basis for traffic studies. City Attorney McAnany stated a review of the threshold
can be considered. Councilmember Derasary asked about the comments the Planning Commission
received that prompted the Planning Commission to table the revisions in April. Planner Reinhart stated
the discussion was about consistency with other parts of the code and noted adoption of the code
revision is due before the moratorium expires in July.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to table the motion. Councilmember Derasary
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones,
Derasary, and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Public Hearings: (2:35 on recording)
Mayor Pro-Tem Knuteson-Boyd opened a public hearing for comments at 7:55 PM on Proposed Sewer
Rate Changes Based on a "Cost -of -Service" Approach. Keith Larsen of Bowen Collins & Associates made
a presentation on current sewer rates, a "cost of service" approach to setting rates, and outlined
alternative phasing of costs over time for various billing categories. Citizen Jeff Adams asked about
projected growth and whether it is accounted for in the rate structure. Mr. Larsen stated it would not
affect the overall cost of service approach. Councilmember Jones asked about whether the usage was
measured in the winter and it was clarified that some use was measured in the winter but large
commercial use by hotels was based on annual amounts. Councilmember Jones also asked whether
calculated recommended rates included full capacity and the reply was that full capacity was projected
in the estimates. Councilmember Derasary asked for clarification regarding residential users' perceived
subsidy of commercial overnight accommodation growth and use. Mr. Larsen clarified that the cost of
service approach ensures residential customers do not pay for commercial burdens on the system.
Mayor Pro-Tem Knuteson-Boyd opened a public hearing at 8:15 PM for comments on Proposed
Resolution #40-2017 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget. City
Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Stenta gave a brief overview of the proposed changes. There
were no comments.
Water Use Fees — Public Hearing (3:01 on recording)
Mayor Pro-Tem Knuteson-Boyd opened a public hearing at 8:16 PM for comments on Proposed
Resolution #44-2017 — A Resolution Revising Culinary Water Use Fees and Connection Fees. City
Manager David Everitt presented the proposed rate changes. He stated there would be a study for
water storage and future water needs and rates. Everitt explained infrastructure upgrades are needed.
He described how, in the past year, the City had refined its budget and water department expenses and
revenues were separated from the City's sewer operations expenses and revenues; Everitt noted the
water fund is not breaking even. He explained expenses for long -deferred maintenance and repairs,
infrastructure improvements not related to growth, and correcting inadequate staffing levels, have all
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contributed to the need to increase water revenues.
Citizen Michele Blackburn pointed out the proposed increase, expressed as a percentage, was
significant. She noted there is a difference between small businesses and large hotels, and she asked for
a differentiation in rates between the two categories. Councilmember Bailey clarified the proposal is for
water fees rather than an assessed tax. City Manager Everitt pointed out the catch-up the City is hoping
to attain will make up for deferred maintenance. Councilmember Bailey added that replacement of
water pipes is costly. Councilmember Jones also noted the dilemma caused by the deferred
maintenance due to lack of adequate funding. Councilmember Ershadi suggested it may be appropriate
to follow up with Ms. Blackburn after the meeting to discuss the rates she is being charged for her
businesses.
Consent Agenda — Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Bailey
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd,
Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. The following items were approved:
1) Award of the Audit Services Proposal to Larson CPA;
2) Proposed Resolution #45-2017 — A Resolution Adopting an Interlocal Agreement for the
Provision of Election Services By and Between the City of Moab and Grand County; and
3) Proposed Resolution #40-2017 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget.
New Business:
Two -Lot Minor Subdivision —Adopted
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Ershadi moved to adopt Resolution #42-2017, for the Approval of
the Two -lot Desert Towers Minor Subdivision on Property Located at 261 East 200 South in the R-3
Zone. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey,
Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye.
Three -Lot Subdivision — Adopted
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to adopt Resolution #43-2017, approving the
Three -lot Silversteinville NE Subdivision on Property Located at 368 E 100 North in the R-3 Zone as
Referred to Council by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting
aye.
Council Reports:
Councilmember Jones reported he had attended a meeting with County officials regarding Economic
Development. He also noted he attended a meeting for cooperating agencies regarding the Manti-La Sal
National Forest Plan Revision. He informed the Council that water source protection and water
conservation matters were of primary importance to the City in the Forest Plan Revision process.
Councilmember Jones also remarked he had attended the Planning Commission meeting.
Councilmember Derasary mentioned she recently traveled to Washington D.C. with Joette Langianese
and County Councilmember Mary McGann to meet with officials regarding funding for the Uranium Mill
Tailings Remediation Action (UMTRA) project. She stated the contingency is urging for adequate funding
to complete the project by 2025.
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Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd reported she attended a recent Housing Authority meeting. She also
attended a meeting at Grand Oasis with residents and the new owner. Councilmember Ershadi asked if
the Housing Authority has rehabilitation monies that might be used at Grand Oasis, and audience
member Emily Niehaus from Community Rebuilds stated the rehabilitation funds are not allowed for
modular homes.
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab: Councilmember Derasary moved to pay the bills against the
City of Moab in the amount of $550,231.16. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Adjournment: Councilmember Bailey moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Ershadi seconded
the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and
Derasary voting aye. The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison, Mayor Rachel E. Stenta, City Recorder
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