HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2017-08-08MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 8, 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 6:30 PM. In attendance
were Councilmembers Heila Ershadi, Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, Kyle Bailey and Kalen Jones.
Councilmember Rani Derasary was absent. 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, City Engineer Chuck Williams, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Police
Chief Jim Winder, Assistant City Engineer Mark Jolissaint, Assistant City Engineer Eric Johanson, Recorder
Assistant Eve Tallman, and Parks, Recreation, and Trails Director Tif Miller.
The Workshop consisted of a review of agenda items, including a discussion of setbacks, building height,
and solar access. Councilmember Jones raised a concern about buildings shadowing adjacent properties
and blocking the sun for both solar photovoltaic and passive solar architecture. City Planner Reinhart
asked for clarification about what the Council was interested in regulating, including trees on adjacent
properties. Councilmember Ershadi asked if the Planning Department had considered building heights
and shadows previously. Councilmember Bailey stated the topic had come up before. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd asked if the sole concern surrounding these setbacks was regarding solar access.
Councilmember Ershadi suggested that a report of the pros and cons of density versus solar access
would be appreciated. Mayor Sakrison asked if having general language would be sufficient, and City
Attorney McAnany replied that hard and fast rules would be appropriate.
Next, Mayor Sakrison introduced Chuck Williams, the newly -hired City Engineer. Councilmember Jones
asked about the City's storm drainage master plan. City Manager Everitt stated this planning was nearly
complete. Williams added the 100% design drawings were being reviewed by staff. Williams also
announced design workshops to be held on August 15 and 16 for the 100 South street improvements.
Regular Meeting Called to Order: Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at
6:58 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Fourteen members of the public and media were present.
Approval of Minutes: Councilmember Jones moved to approve the minutes of the July 11, 18, and 25,
2017 meetings. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Presentation: Mayor Sakrison was presented with a plaque by Michael Grange, Section Manager for
Construction Assistance for the Utah Division of Drinking Water in honor of his service on the Utah
Drinking Water Board.
Special Events/Vendors/Beer Licenses:
Family Fun Night Celebration —Approved
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Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a special event license and park use permit
for the Family Fun Night Celebration, September 16, 2017 at Center Street Ball Fields, including a
request for a fee waiver. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0
with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Ershadi voting aye.
Moab Folk Festival —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve licenses and permits, including conditional
approval of a Park Alcohol Permit, with conditions, for the Moab Folk Festival, October 29 to November
6, 2017 at Various Locations. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. Folk Festival Director Melissa
Schmaedick made a presentation on the fifteen -year history of the event and the upcoming festival. The
motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Ershadi voting aye.
Atomic Coffee Vendor License —Approved (:44 on recording)
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve a Vendor License for Tim Buckingham, doing
business as Atomic Coffee, located at 1393 N Highway 191 for a term of August 9, 2017 to November 30,
2017. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Ershadi voting aye.
The Book Girl Solicitor's License —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve a Solicitor's License for Liisi Jantra, doing
business as The Book Girl, to conduct residential area door-to-door sales. Councilmember Knuteson-
Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones
and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Old Business:
Wastewater Design Criteria Manual — Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Resolution #46-2017 — A
Resolution Adopting the Water System Design Criteria Manual, Wastewater System Design Criteria
Manual and American Public Works Association (APWA) Manual of Standard Specifications (Utah
Chapter). Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. Councilmember Ershadi asked about provisions
involving graywater in the manual. Assistant City Engineer Jolissaint replied that the definition of
graywater was expanded to include examples from the state code had been incorporated into the
manual. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Ershadi voting
aye.
New Business: (:48 on recording)
Residential Area Regulations Amendments —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2017-27 — An
Ordinance To Amend Chapter 17.15.050 Of The Moab Municipal Code By Revising Yard Setbacks,
Maximum Lot Coverage, And Some Building Heights In The Schedule Of Residential Area Regulations, To
Correct The Designation Of Which Text Should Control, And To Delete Additional Provisions Listed After
The Schedule. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. City Planner Reinhart made a brief
presentation of the proposed changes. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones,
Knuteson-Boyd and Ershadi voting aye.
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Lot Coverage Amendments — Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2017-28 —
An Ordinance To Amend Chapter 17.09.560.A By Increasing The Maximum Lot Coverage For All Buildings
On A Lot, In The Chapter Regarding Accessory Structures. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion.
Planner Reinhart presented the proposed changes. Councilmember Ershadi asked about the seventy-five
percent lot coverage rule, and Planner Reinhart explained actual Moab conditions were examined and
considered for this percentage. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-
Boyd and Ershadi voting aye.
Setback Amendments — Approved (:56 on recording)
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2017-29 —
An Ordinance To Amend Chapter 17.09.560.B By Decreasing The Setbacks For Accessory Structures, And
Clarifying What Is Considered The "Principal Structure." Councilmember Jones seconded the motion.
Planner Reinhart explained there is a graduated setback built in to this proposed code to account for
building height near property lines. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones,
Knuteson-Boyd and Ershadi voting aye.
Bowen Collins Task Order — Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve a Task Order with Bowen Collins for Work
on the Bridge Project at 200 South, Bullick/Cross Creeks Park with a fiscal impact of $4,100.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. Councilmember Ershadi requested an update on
the status of easements. City Manager Everitt clarified that the easement issues were related to the 100
West bridge area. Parks, Recreation, and Trails Director Miller added that the easements involved were
for construction only. Councilmember Ershadi also asked about details regarding the fee and Miller
responded that the Task Order involved design for relocation of the bridge as well as mitigation work
regarding the endangered bird species. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones,
Knuteson-Boyd and Ershadi voting aye.
Administrative Reports: (1:02 on recording)
City Manager Everitt reported on the 100 South street improvement project and reiterated the dates of
the design workshops to be held August 15 and 16.
Everitt also provided an update on the City Manager recruitment process, noting a request for
qualifications for recruitment firms has been prepared, with a goal of awarding a contract at the next
Council meeting.
The Downtown Plan Request for Proposals has also been drafted, Everitt explained, and in the near
future the Council would be discussing matters related to the management of solid waste.
Mayor and Council Reports:
Mayor Sakrison reported that he and City Manager Everitt had met with the County to discuss the Rally
on the Rocks special event.
The Mayor and City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Stenta reported on the Rocky Mountain Power
dashboard and the progress the City has made toward the 100 percent renewable energy goal. Mayor
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Sakrison stated Moab is currently at 12 percent and the Moab City municipality is at 35 percent. Stenta
noted the City Hall geothermal heating and cooling system offset has not yet been incorporated into the
percentage. Further discussion ensued about the City's hybrid vehicles and subscriber solar.
Mayor Sakrison noted he had signed a collaborative letter with Park City and Salt Lake City for an
application to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Solar Energy Innovation Network. The
Mayor also mentioned the Wattsmart Cities Incentives program. He indicated Moab had been selected
to "lead the charge" for renewables and saving energy.
Councilmember Jones reported on a meeting he had with County Councilmembers Curtis Wells and
Mary McGann, along with City staff, to collaborate and coordinate economic development efforts. He
noted that the County's Community Development Director, Zacharia Levine, had been leading economic
development efforts and there was an effort to formalize this role in his job description and to secure
assistance for him in this role.
Councilmember Jones also mentioned an effort to pay for the Film Commission with Transient Room Tax
revenues.
Councilmember Ershadi reported on a meeting of the homeless coordinating committee. She stated the
group would discuss priorities at a meeting with Police Chief Jim Winder. Councilmember Bailey asked if
an assessment of the community's homeless population had been done, and if there was a sense
whether the homeless population was comprised of transients or local homeless persons.
Councilmember Ershadi noted that Sharon Relph at the Interact Club is involved with a survey of
homeless persons once a year.
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab: Councilmember Bailey moved to pay the bills against the
City of Moab in the amount of $366,594.37. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion
carried 4-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Executive Session: At 7:49 PM, Councilmember Jones moved to enter an Executive Closed Session to
Discuss Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The
motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Ershadi voting aye.
The Executive Closed Session was entered into at 7:51 PM.
Councilmember Bailey moved to end the Executive Closed Session and enter into open session.
Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey,
Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Ershadi voting aye. The Executive Closed Session ended at 8:12 PM.
Adjournment: Councilmember Bailey moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Ershadi seconded
the motion. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 8:13 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison, Mayor Rachel E. Stenta, City Recorder
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