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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2016-03-22MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 22, 2016 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. Mayor David Sakrison called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:00 PM. In attendance were Councilmembers Heila Ershadi, Rani Derasary, Kyle Bailey, Tawny Knuteson-Boyd and Kalen Jones. Also in attendance were City Manager Rebecca Davidson, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, City Engineer Phillip Bowman and Administrative Assistant Carmella Galley. A Presentation of Utah Department Of Transportation's US 191 Corridor Preservation Study was given by Vern Keesler of Parametrix Cosultants. Mayor Sakrison called a thirty (30) minute recess at 6:25 pm, in order for Councilmembers and others in attendance to vote in the Utah State Caucus. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Six (6) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Derasary moved to approve the Minutes of the February 23, 2016 Council Meeting, with corrections. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. There were no Citizens to Be Heard. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Special Business Event License and Special Use of Swanny City Park for Red Rock Relay on May 14, 2016. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson- Boyd and Derasary voting aye. March 22, 2016 Page 1 of 5 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE PRE COUNCIL WORKSHOP REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD APPROVAL OF SPECIAL BUSINESS EVENT LICENSE FOR RED ROCK RELAY Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Private Property Vendor Permit for Tina Marie Meyer, d.b.a. Red Rock Sno Company to Conduct a Hawiian Shaved Ice Business, Located at 83 South Main Street from March 23 — September 23, 2016. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Performance Permit Application for Jeff Gutierrez — The Fiery Furnace Marching Band — to Conduct Performances at Various Locations on April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, and November 12, 2016 to coincide with Moab Art Walk. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Performance Permit Application for Elizabeth G. Jimenez Ross to Conduct Professional Fire Dance Performances on April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12 and December 10, 2016 to coincide with Moab Art Walk at the MARC 111 East 100 North and from April to December 2016 on Saturday Evenings at the Moab Backyard Theater at 56 West 100 South. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #08- 2016, A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Moab Authorizing Delinquent, Terminated Utility Accounts to be written off of the accounting system in the amount of $1782.52. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. City Engineer Bowman presented the First Reading of the Proposed Corridor Agreement with UDOT. Discussion followed. The Agreement will be on the April 12, 2016 Council Meeting Agenda as an Action Item. March 22, 2016 Page 2 of 5 APPROVAL OF PRIVATE PROPERTY VENDOR PERMIT APPROVAL OF A PERFORMANCE PERMIT FOR JEFF GUTIERREZ APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE PERMIT FOR ELIZABETH G. JIMINEZ ROSS APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 08-2016 FIRST READING OF PROPOSED CORRIDOR AGREEMENT WITH UDOT In Mayor and Council Reports Councilmember Derasary reported that she had attended an ASAP meeting on March 9, 2016. She stated that she received data from the University of Nevada, Reno, at that meeting, concerning some industries that may be compatible with Moab. Councilmember Derasary mentioned that she had also attended the Lions Park Opening and that it was very nice. Councilmember Derasary stated that while attending the League of Women Voters meeting, Councilmember Derasary learned there is a need for Court Advocates. Councilmember Derasary gave compliments to Megan Stewart and Liz Holland of the MARC, from the Plein Air Board. Also mentioned by Councilmember Derasary were compliments to the Moab City Police Department, who had been called twice and responded twice to people parking on the sidewalk. Councilmember Derasary complimented the Moab City Planning and Zoning Department for information she received from a resident that the Planning and Zoning Department are checking on local rentals to make sure they are not overnight rentals. Councilmember Derasary stated that the resident mentioned that they had to sign their lease in order for the owner to prove they were a long term rental. Councilmember Ershadi reported that she had also attended the ASAP meeting. Councilmember Ershadi mentioned that she had spoken to the Chamber of Commerce about the Fourth of July Festivities formerly held at Swanny Park. Councilmember Ershadi stated that the Chamber of Commerce informed her that they are too busy to coordinate the event any longer. Councilmember Ershadi stated that she had heard from many residents last year that they missed the event at the park. March 22, 2016 Page 3 of 5 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd reported that she had attended the Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting as well as the Infrastructure Tour. Councilmember Jones informed everyone that "Throttle Down In Town" yard signs will be available this week and that if anyone would like one they can go to the seesmoab.com website to request one. Councilmember Jones also mentioned that pamphlets will be coming soon to be placed in hotel rooms, to inform visitors of the "Throttle Down In Town" program. Councilmember Bailey stated that he attended the Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting as well as the Infrastructure Tour and other workshops. Mayor Sakrison informed everyone that the Legislature had adjourned for this year. Mayor Sakrison also reported that at the Utah League of Cities and Towns upcoming convention on April 6th through the 8th, 2016, in St. George, Overnight Rentals will be discussed. In Reading of Correspondence Mayor Sakrison read a transcript of a voicemail from a Michael Beal. Mayor Sakrison stated that Mr. Beal called to compliment Terry Lewis and the staff at MRAC for all they do for him as he adjusts to becoming wheelchair bound. Under Administrative Report, City Manager Davidson gave a written report. A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given. Councilmember Derasary moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $504,443.57. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. March 22, 2016 Page 4 of 5 READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION APPROVAL OF BILLS Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to enter an Executive Session at 7:30 pm for the purpose of the Character, Professional Competence or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. An Executive Session was entered at 7:33 pm after a three minute break. Councilmember Derasary moved to close the Executive Session at 8:15 PM. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5- 0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Derasary moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta Mayor City Recorder March 22, 2016 Page 5 of 5 EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED ADJOURNMENT