HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2017-10-17MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 17, 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 6:00 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 Attorney Chris McAnany, Deputy Recorder
Danielle Guerrero, Public Works Director Pat Dean, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Special Projects Director
Amy Weiser, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Police Chief Jim Winder, Communications Director Lisa
Church, Sustainability Director Rosemarie Russo, Recorder Assistant Eve Tallman and Parks, Recreation,
and Trails Director Tif Miller. Moab Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board
member Kara Dohrenwend also attended.
The Workshop consisted of an update from hydrogeologic consultant Dr. Kenneth Kolm. He gave a
progress report on his study of Moab's water supply to coincide with the United States Geological
Survey (USGS) groundwater study for Moab/Spanish Valley. Kolm described the topography, and
pointed out the locations of springs, wells, streams, and geologic formations. He went on to discuss the
quality of Moab's groundwater. He noted the Pack Creek water is high in sulphates, and has a different
signature than the Mill Creek water. He noted the drainage downstream from Kens Lake has a Mill Creek
signature and added that it appears most of Moab's water supply comes from the Mill Creek drainage.
He noted a cross -valley fracture in the Steelbender area and pointed out areas where water moves from
the Powerdam area across to Skakel Spring and from the confluence of Mill Creek across to the golf
course area. He concluded with an overview of the Skakel Spring Protection Zone, and a brief overview
of the Springs 1, 2 and 3 Protection Zones and the Well Protection Zones.
Regular Meeting Called to Order: 057 on recording)
Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:57 PM and led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Sixteen members of the public and media were present.
Citizens to be Heard: There were no Citizens to be Heard.
Dark Skies Presentation: Special Projects Director Amy Weiser made a presentation on Dark Skies. She
discussed the City's publicly -owned light fixtures that are not shielded. She estimated approximately
$20,000 to replace the unshielded city -owned lights. To upgrade bulbs to the correct color range, the
total would be $34,000. She explained there is an upcoming budget opening and it is up to the Council
to determine whether to conduct this work during the current fiscal year. Councilmember Derasary
asked about energy savings to recapture the expense of the new lighting. Councilmember Jones asked
about proposed new construction of a City shop building and whether lighting upgrades would be made
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before the existing building was to be replaced. Councilmember Derasary asked about City -owned lights
that are on all night and Weiser discussed timers and stated the Planners are considering proposed dark
times. It was the consensus of Council to add the funding in the upcoming budget opening.
Special Events/Vendors/Beer Licenses: (1:07 on recording)
Clear Solar Co. —Approved
Motion and Discussion: Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve a Solicitor's License for Paul
Southam, doing business as Clear Solar Co. to Conduct residential Door -to -Door Sales. Councilmember
Jones seconded the motion. The Council discussed limiting the time of solicitation and Chief Winder
suggested that citizens may call dispatch if solicited after dark, and recommended daylight hours or
normal work hours.
Vote: The motion carried with the condition of business hours from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM 5-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
New Business:
Electronic Participation in City Council Meetings —Tabled
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Ershadi moved to table Possible Approval of Proposed Ordinance
#2017-36 — An Ordinance Authorizing Electronic Participation in City Council Meetings and Establishing
Procedures for Electronic Participation until the new Council is seated. Councilmember Bailey seconded
the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and
Derasary voting aye.
Idling Vehicles —Approved (1:22 on recording)
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2017-35 — An
Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Municipal Code, Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 10.04
Vehicle Code; Specifically Amending Section 10.04.230 to Define Idling Vehicles and Parking Restrictions.
Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey,
Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye.
Wattsmart Communities Memorandum of Understanding —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve a Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Moab and Rocky Mountain Power for Participation in the WattSmart Communities
Program. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers
Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Regional Business Manager for Rocky
Mountain Power, Deb Dull, noted that Moab is the first WattsSmart Community in Utah.
Trail Resurfacing —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve a request for Approval of a Competitive
Proposal/Bid — as outlined in Moab Municipal Code 2.28.050 for Trail Resurfacing Project in the amount
of $24,200 to LeGrand Johnson. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye.
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Law Enforcement Vehicles —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Purchasing Exception for an Alternative
Procurement Process as outlined in Moab Municipal Code 2.28.110(E) to Purchase Three Law
Enforcement Vehicles. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye.
Animal Control Enforcement Vehicle —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Purchasing Exception for an Alternative
Procurement Process as outlined in Moab Municipal Code 2.28.110(E) to Purchase One Animal Control
Enforcement Vehicle. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye.
Administrative Reports: (1:37 on recording)
City Manager Everitt reported on a change in parking on Williams Way to accommodate safe bike lanes.
He also talked about a future revision to the intersection at 400 North and 100 West. The Mayor asked
about gravel leftover from the chipseal project. Communications Director Church explained the used
gravel from the chipseal project is considered City property and should be going to the City maintenance
yard for future use.
Mayor and Council Reports:
Mayor Sakrison expressed his thought that the upcoming legislative session would be calm. He stated
the importance of the Legislative Policy Committee and the Utah League of Cities and Towns, which
would hold an orientation in December. He also noted there is planning underway by the State for a
new pricing structure for solid waste.
Councilmember Bailey reported on the recommendation from the Water Conservation Board to install
water flow gauges on Mill Creek and obtaining updated data on spring flows. He also reported on the
Southeastern Utah Water Workshop.
Councilmember Jones reported he attended the Dark Skies meeting, the Solid Waste meeting, and the
Planning Commission meeting. Jones asked the Mayor for clarification about the concept of a calm
legislative session, in view of the proposed assault on local zoning. The Mayor noted the assault on taxes
localities collect. He mentioned tying transportation to land use.
Councilmember Ershadi reported she attended the Dark Skies meeting, and added there is a database
under development of services available to the homeless.
Councilmember Derasary praised the Arts Festival. She noted she had met with the Sustainability
Director as well as the new Mosquito Abatement Director. She mentioned her enthusiasm for the
sustainability page on the City's website.
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab: Councilmember Derasary moved to pay the bills against the
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City of Moab in the amount of $70,863.52. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Executive Session: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to enter an Executive Closed Session to
Discuss Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye.
The Executive Closed Session was entered into at 7:54 PM.
Councilmember Bailey moved to end the Executive Closed Session and enter into open session.
Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey,
Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. The Executive Closed Session ended at 8:33 PM.
Adjournment: Councilmember Bailey moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Jones 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 8:34 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison, Mayor Rachel E. Stenta, City Recorder
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