HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2017-08-22MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 22, 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.
Pre -Council Workshop: Mayor David Sakrison called the Workshop to order at 5:45 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 Attorney Chris McAnany, Public Works Director Pat Dean, City Treasurer Jennie Ross,
Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Police Chief Jim Winder, Arts and Special Events Manager Meg Stewart
and Recorder Assistant Eve Tallman.
The Workshop began with a report on the City Manager recruitment process. City Manager Everitt
presented the progress made to date and requested input from the Council. Discussion ensued
regarding the time -frame for recruitment efforts, involvement of Mayoral and Council candidates in the
selection process, various bids and bidders, and further direction for City Manager Everitt and Human
Resource staff. Councilmember Jones noted the expertise of one of the bidders recruiting for small
Western towns, and Councilmember Derasary noted the specialization of a bidder in government
recruiting. Typical tenure lengths of City Managers was discussed, and Councilmember Derasary asked
about what responsibility the recruiting firm would have if the chosen candidate doesn't stay in the
position for one or two years.
The Workshop continued with a discussion about the solid waste collection contract. City Manager
Everitt stated the solid waste collection contract expires in November. He reminded Council that
Monument Waste Services assumed the contract that Bob's Sanitation had entered into with the City.
Everitt outlined options for the Council with regard to the contract: put it out to bid, extend the current
contract for a limited time, or extend the current contract for a longer period. City Recorder/Assistant
City Manager Stenta suggested that changes in the contract were needed, and noted there was some
discussion about extending the service area into the County. Mayor Sakrison concurred that there have
been efforts to work toward that. Everitt also pointed out that various details of the contract needed to
be worked out, including recycling, frequency of pickups, and more. Stenta noted the last time a
Request for Proposals was administered was 1999. Councilmember Bailey reported that the service
record for Monument has been very good. After discussion, it was agreed that the current contract
would be extended for one year. Councilmember Jones added that the effort to expand sanitation
services into the County had not been a topic of the Solid Waste Special Services District.
The Workshop moved on to a review of the Downtown Master Plan Request for Proposals. City Manager
Everitt explained that transportation issues will inform the Plan. Mayor Sakrison added that the Utah
League of Cities and Towns is prioritizing transportation topics. Councilmember Jones raised a question
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about the project boundaries and discussion ensued about the core downtown central business district
and the highway commercial areas. It was also noted that the transportation boundary is larger than the
area proposed to be covered by the Downtown Plan. Councilmember Jones noted a bypass committee
meeting he attended and added it was hard to separate transportation planning from downtown
planning.
The Workshop continued with a brief overview of agenda items. City Recorder/Assistant City Manager
Stenta reported that the County Clerk did not provide the information required for the Canvass of Votes
in time for the City Council meeting so a special meeting would need to be scheduled to certify the
Canvass of Votes.
The Workshop concluded with a brief presentation on Community Development Block Grant planning by
Jade Powell and Michael Bryant from the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments
(SEUALG). He announced a mandatory meeting for potential applicants, to be held in Moab on October
24. Powell noted there will be $50,000 set aside for Senior Center improvements. He announced that
Geri Gamber is the new Executive Director of SEUALG.
Regular Meeting Called to Order: (1:06 on recording)
Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:54 PM and led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Sixty-five members of the public and media were present.
Approval of Minutes: Councilmember Jones moved to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2017
meeting. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye. Councilmember Derasary did not
vote.
Citizens to be Heard:
The following Citizens were heard:
Jessica Dye spoke about the proposed annexation and rezone of property adjacent to the Westwood
neighborhood. She stated she was opposed to the proposed R-4 and C-4 zoning.
Kya Marienfeld also spoke and stated she was opposed to the proposed C-4 zoning and requested a
compromise.
Russell Facente spoke and stated he found the proposed annexation acceptable but opposed the
proposed zoning.
Presentations:
Police Chief Jim Winder commended law enforcement officers for their service related to an incident in
Moab on August 1 which involved shots fired by a suspect on Main Street and inside Club Rio. Moab
Police Officer Tom Talbert and Grand County Sheriff's Deputy Austin Brewer were recognized by Winder
and Mayor Sakrison for their bravery. Six other officers representing the Moab City Police (Monty
Risenhoover, Braydon Palmer and Corporal Aaron Woodard), Grand County Sheriff (Deputy Brandon
Black and Sergeant Levi Mallory), and Utah Highway Patrol (Trooper Jarom Olsen) were recognized for
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their service during the incident, and Grand County Sheriff Steve White and Utah Highway Patrol
Lieutenant Tyler Roberts also presided.
Special Events/Vendors/Beer Licenses:
Other Half Expo —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to approve licenses and permits with conditions for
Mad Moose Events for the Other Half Expo, October 14, 2017 at the Grand Center. Councilmember
Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi,
Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Dead Horse Ultra —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve licenses and permits with conditions for
Mad Moose Events for the Dead Horse Ultra Running Event Expo, November 17, 2017 at the Moab Arts
and Recreation Center. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0
aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Winter Sun 10K—Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a special event license with conditions for
Mad Moose Events for the Winter Sun 10K Running Event Expo, December 2, 2017 at the Grand County
High School. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye.
Moab Pride Festival —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve a special event license and fee waiver in
the amount of $805 for Moab Pride for the Moab Pride Festival and Visibility March, September 30,
2017 at the Swanny City Park and Portions of City Streets. Councilmember Derasary seconded the
motion. Meg Stewart and Cali Bulmash made a brief presentation. The motion passed 5-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye.
New Business:
Canvass of Primary Election —Tabled
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to table the Canvass of the Moab Primary Election
held on August 15, 2017. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion to table passed 5-0
with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye.
Alcohol on City Properties —Tabled (1:32 on recording)
Motion and Discussion: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2017-34 — An
Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code to Permit Serving of Alcohol at Public Events Held on Certain
City Properties. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. Councilmember Jones asked about the
definition of a strict liability offense, and City Attorney McAnany explained the meaning and also
discussed recommendations for insurance and license requirements. Hours during which alcohol could
be served was also discussed. Councilmember Jones then moved to table the proposed ordinance and
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Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion to table.
Vote: The motion to table passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and
Derasary voting aye.
Moab Springs Ranch Phase 7—Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Resolution #49-2017 — A
Resolution Conditionally Approving the Site Plan/Final Plat for Phase 7 of the Moab Springs Ranch
Planned Unit Development Located in the C-4 Zone at 1266 North Main Street, with specified
conditions. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye.
Sleep Inn Main Stay Suites —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve the First Amendment to a Development
Improvements Agreement for Sleep Inn Main Stay Suites — JPK TR Moab II, LLC. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones,
Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye.
Permanent Community Impact Board Project List —Approved
Motion and Discussion: Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #51-2017 — A
Resolution Updating the City of Moab's 2017-2018 Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB)
Comprehensive Projects List. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The top priority for
funding is the Stewart Canyon/Highway 191 Drainage Improvements; also requested for funding was the
Wastewater Reclamation Plant Outfall Line Replacement and Realignment; the South Sewer Trunk Line;
Kane Creek Boulevard Reconstruction; Moab Golf Course Irrigation System Improvements; the Utah
State University (USU), Mill Creek Drive and Spanish Valley Drive Intersection Improvements (Phase
Two); the Moab City Public Works Administration Building Renovation; the Culinary Water Storage Tank
and Distribution System construction; Moab City Hall Renovations; and Center Street Gym Renovations.
Mayor Sakrison noted that other funding avenues should be explored for these projects beyond CIB.
Specifically, he suggested the Water Conservation Board could explore funding for the golf course
project. Mayor Sakrison also noted that Grand County has no representation on the CIB board.
Vote: The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary
voting aye.
City Manager Recruitment Services —Approved (2:13 on recording)
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve Proposed Resolution #50-2017 — A
Resolution Authorizing the Current City Manager on Behalf of the City of Moab to Enter into a Contract
for the Provision of Future City Manager Recruitment Services, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones,
Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye.
Administrative Reports:
City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Stenta reported that staff trained during the week to use new
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software for agenda management for City Council.
City Manager Everitt suggested the Canvass of the City Primary Election be scheduled for a Special City
Council Meeting. It was agreed to be held on Thursday, August 24 at noon.
Everitt also suggested another Special City Council Meeting for Tuesday, September 5 at noon to
approve a chip seal contract.
Everitt also announced the City employees' barbecue on October 5.
Mayor and Council Reports:
Mayor Sakrison reported that the upcoming legislative session would include an effort to remove
planning and zoning responsibilities from municipalities. He added that there would also be legislation
aimed at transportation infrastructure and also limiting sales taxes.
Councilmember Jones reported that he had attended the Governor's jobs initiative tour at Lions Park.
He added he attended the meeting of the Solid Waste District. In addition, he noted that the Planning
Commission meeting he attended did not result in a recommendation to Council on zoning for an
upcoming annexation request in the Westwood neighborhood. He also stated the Planning Commission
discussed Conditional Use Permits. He mentioned he attended a Dark Sky meeting with Amy Weiser, the
City's Senior Project Manager. Finally, he noted he attended the design charrette for the 100 South
improvement project.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd reported that she attended the Governor's jobs initiative tour.
Councilmember Derasary thanked the council, staff and community for their concern for her and her
husband after their accident. She asked about an email from a resident and the Mayor stated the Police
Chief was working on it. She relayed an account she had heard from a resident about a person at the
Senior Center wearing a swastika armband and mentioned articles she had read on the topic of white
supremacists in mountain towns. She also noted she had signed the Western Leaders Network's Letter
to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke regarding national monuments.
Police Chief Winder gave a brief report. He stated his concern about the complex issue regarding the
display of a swastika. He stated he felt the incident was not related to national events, and involves
protected free speech issues. He noted the police could take action if there were threats of violence or if
events became tumultuous. He continued with a report on his work on homeless issues. He stated
there was a review of whether complaints surround long-term homeless individuals in the community or
new and transient homeless individuals. He noted that schools are open and he wanted the police
department to be visible and comforting to the community. He also mentioned the police force has a
bike patrol. He also mentioned continuing work on policy updates, and the department is working on
noise and light pollution issues at local hotels impacting neighborhoods. Councilmember Ershadi asked
for more information about the swastika incident.
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Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab: Councilmember Bailey moved to pay the bills against the
City of Moab in the amount of $1,041,484.22. 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 Knuteson-Boyd
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd,
Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 8:22 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison, Mayor Rachel E. Stenta, City Recorder
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