HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2017-11-14MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 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 and Kyle Bailey. 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, Special Projects Manager Amy
Weiser, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Planning Assistant Sommar Johnson, Recorder Assistant Eve
Tallman, and Parks, Recreation, and Trails Director Tif Miller.
The Workshop began with a review of the Canvass of the Votes of the 2017 General Election. City
Recorder/Assistant City Manager Stenta noted that an additional 32 ballots were counted after election
night, because they arrived by mail or were provisional ballots that were later qualified and counted.
Stenta noted the general election ballots which were cast reflected a 75.56 percent voter turnout, the
highest ever recorded.
City Manager Everitt and City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Stenta presented information regarding
the 2018 Health Insurance Proposal. Everitt noted the health insurance cost increase would be 12.5
percent. He discussed incentivizing a wellness program in an effort to contain cost increases. Mayor
Sakrison asked for details and Stenta described the City match to employee Health Savings Accounts, the
"Tell A Doc" service, and educational programs for employees. Stenta praised the work of the staff
committee which considers health insurance matters.
Councilmember Bailey reported on a meeting he attended regarding the proposed Spanish Valley Area
Plan, including development on State and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) property in
San Juan County. He noted the proposal calls for 2,000 housing units. Mayor Sakrison asked about water
and Bailey explained the proposed project would require more than 1,000 Acre Feet and there are
currently 500 Acre Feet of water allocated. Mayor Sakrison announced the website to follow the
proposed project and provide public input is www.ldi-ut.com/spanishvalley.
Mayor Sakrison noted the substantial increase proposed for selected national park entrance fees.
Everitt added the City has received significant correspondence regarding the proposed Arches
reservation system. Bailey asked if there was a study done on the economic impact of reservation -only
entry to the Park. Councilmembers discussed whether the City should send a letter protesting the size of
the proposed increase, and both Sakrison and Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd stated they would share
their own comments.
Regular Meeting Called to Order: (:29 on recording)
Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:57 PM and led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Twenty-five members of the public and media were present.
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Approval of Minutes: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve the minutes of the October 10,
16, 17, and 27, 2017 meetings with corrections. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The
motion carried 3-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Citizens to be Heard: The following Citizens were heard:
Deb Dull, Regional Business Manager for Rocky Mountain Power, spoke about Mayor Sakrison's legacy
regarding Moab's honor as the nation's first Blue Sky Community. She noted Mayor Sakrison and the
City of Moab were presented with plaques venerating the Mayor's and the City's commitment to
renewable energy.
Roxanne Bierman, Executive Director of the Canyonlands Natural History Association, spoke about City
funding for the Moab Information Center (MIC). She noted the MIC is primarily funded by the County
and Cooperating agencies, and that the Travel Council pitches in.
Mayoral Presentation of Student of the Month: (:35 on recording)
Mayor Sakrison presented Nixon Curtis with the Mayor's Student Citizenship of the Month Award for
October, 2017 for Helen M. Knight School.
The Mayor also presented Kaci Hamilton with the Mayor's Student Citizenship of the Month Award for
November, 2017 for the Helen M. Knight School.
Public Hearing:
City Manager Everitt presented proposed amendments to the budget for the mid -year budget
amendment. He noted the sales tax trend is positive, with double-digit increases. He mentioned the
Transient Room Tax (TRT) is also growing. He mentioned no personnel additions are proposed in this
mid -year budget amendment, and went on to explain the highlights of the proposed changes. Mayor
Sakrison requested staff to ensure all changes for water and sewer administration are accounted for, per
recent legislative changes. Councilmember Bailey commented on the MIC funding request, noting that
the City has assisted with the upkeep of the public restrooms in the past.
Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing to receive input on Proposed Resolution #58-2017 — A
Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Annual Budget at 7:10 PM. There were no citizens to be
heard, and the Mayor kept the hearing open through the end of the meeting.
Special Events/Vendors/Beer Licenses:
Tree Lighting Ceremony and Electric Light Parade —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to approve licenses and permits for a Special Event
License and Parade Application for the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce for the Tree Lighting
Ceremony on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Swanny City Park and the 2017 Electric Light Parade on
Saturday, December 2, 2017 along Main Street. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The
motion carried 3-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve a Request for Approval of a Fee Waiver for the Tree Lighting
and Electric Light Parade in an amount not to exceed $400. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded
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the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi and Knuteson-Boyd
voting aye.
La Sal House Beer License —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve licenses and permits for Approval
of a Class II Beer License for Wesley Shannon, doing business as La Sal House Restaurant, Located at 11
East 100 North. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
La Sal House Full Service Restaurant Liquor License —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to Grant Local Consent for a Full -Service Restaurant
Liquor License for La Sal House Restaurant, LLC, Located at 11 East 100 North. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi
and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Consent Agenda: (1:04 on recording)
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi
and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye. The following items were approved:
1) Request for Approval of a State Approved Contract Purchase to Bonneville Equipment for a
Kubota Tractor with Mower Deck in an amount not to exceed $14,000
2) Approval of a Planning Loan Agreement by and between the State of Utah and the City of Moab
for the purpose of an Engineering Planning Study of the City's Drinking Water System in the
Amount of $90,000
3) Approval of an Amended Donor Agreement by and between Dell A. Keys and the City of Moab
4) Approval of Proposed Resolution #60-2017 — A Resolution Adopting the City of Moab Health
Reimbursement Arrangement Plan and Summary Plan Description Documents
5) Request to Set a Public Hearing Date of the Storm Water Fee Increase as December 12, 2017 at
approximately 7:15 PM
New Business: (1:06 on recording)
Canvass of the Moab General Election —Approved
Councilmember Bailey moved to accept the Canvass of Votes from the Moab City General Election held
on November 7, 2017. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. City Recorder/Assistant
City Manager Stenta explained the canvass comprises the final audit, including those who voted
absentee and provisional ballots, and Acceptance of the Final Election Return. The motion carried 3-0
aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Motor Vehicle Access and Driveways —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2017-37 — An
Ordinance to Repeal Moab Municipal Code Section 17.09.350, Motor Vehicle Access, and Amending
Chapter 12.08 with the Addition of a New Section 12.08.070, Motor Vehicle Access, Dealing with the
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Location and Widths of Driveway in Specific Zones. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the
motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi and Knuteson-Boyd voting
aye.
Airport Board and Southeastern Utah Association of Local Government Board
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to table the discussion regarding Appointments to the
Grand County Airport Board and the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments (SEUALG)
Board. He stated is was desirous to await the seating of the new Council. There was no second, and the
motion to table failed.
Discussion: Discussion ensued, and Mayor Sakrison stated he would like to get new appointees on the
Airport and SEUALG boards soon. He noted the SEUALG Board makes a lot of decisions affecting Moab,
on topics such as Community Development Block Grants and social services. Councilmember Bailey
asked if the Health District was under the purview of this group and the Mayor stated he did not know.
Audience member and Council member -elect Karen Guzman -Newton, and audience member and
Mayor -elect Emily Niehaus confirmed they were willing to serve on the Airport Board and SEUALG
Board, respectively. Mayor Sakrison invited newly -elected officials to attend the next meeting of the
Utah League of Cities and Towns, and Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd indicated she would also like to
attend.
Water Reclamation Facility Quality Assurance Testing —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Task Order with Bowen Collins &
Associates for Water Reclamation Facility Quality Assurance Testing in an amount not to exceed
$45,000. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
North Area Sewer Lift Station —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve a Task Order with Bowen Collins
& Associates for the North Area Sewer Lift Station Preliminary Engineering Report in an amount not to
exceed $19,546. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
100 South Emergency Road Crown Project —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve a Single Source Procurement
Purchase for the 100 South Emergency Road Crown Project with LeGrand Johnson in an amount not to
exceed $46,544. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
100 South Reconstruction Landscaping —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Task Order with Hansen Allen and Luce
for the 100 South Reconstruction Landscaping Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed
$98,500. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Mayor and Council Reports:
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd reported on the Beacon open house, as well as the Utah State
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University stakeholder meeting. She noted the Memorandum of Understanding was signed. She also
reported on a regional mobility meeting she attended hosted by the Utah Department of
Transportation.
Reading of Correspondence:
Councilmember Ershadi stated she would forward correspondence she had received.
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab: Councilmember Bailey moved to pay the bills against the
City of Moab in the amount of $2,110,604.41. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion.
The motion carried 3-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Closing of the Public Hearing: Mayor Sakrison closed the public hearing at 8:05 PM.
Adjournment: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Ershadi
seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi and Knuteson-
Boyd voting aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 8:05 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison, Mayor Rachel E. Stenta, City Recorder
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