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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2016-05-24MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 24, 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 Sakrison called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:00 PM. In attendance were Councilmembers Rani Derasary, Tawny Knuteson- Boyd, Kyle Bailey, Heila Ershadi and Kalen Jones. Also in attendance were City Manager Rebecca Davidson, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Stenta, Deputy Recorder Danielle Guerrero, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Community Services Director Amy Weiser, Parks, Recreation and Trails Director Tif Miller and City Engineer Phillip Bowman. A Presentation on the Impact Fee Study was given by City Engineer Bowman. Discussion followed. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Fourteen (14) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Derasary moved to approve the Council meeting minutes of April 26, 2016 with corrections, April 29, and May 12, 2016. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. There were no Citizens to Be Heard. The Mayor presented the Student Citizenship of the Month Award for May 2016 for Helen M. Knight School to Mackenzie Johnston. The Mayor proclaimed the First Wednesday of April each year to be Start by Believing Day throughout the City of Moab. The Mayor proclaimed the month of May as Mental Health Month throughout the City of Moab. May 24, 2016 Page 1 of 6 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE PRE COUNCIL WORKSHOP REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PRESENTATION OF STUDENT OF THE MONTH PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Sakrison opened a Public Hearing at 7:10 PM on the following items: Solicitation of Public Input on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program Year 2016 Proposed Project - Acquisition of Property on Kane Creek Blvd by the Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah. Ben Riley of the Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah was present to answer any questions. Solicitation of Public Input on Proposed Resolution #16-2016 — A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget. Sarah Shea of Moab Regional Hospital and Tiffany Van Sickle of Four Corners Community Behavioral Health, presented information about the Communities that Care Program and requested a $10,000.00 allocation from the 2016-2017 City Budget to go towards a matching grant. Mayor Sakrison closed the Public Hearing at 7:49 PM. Councilmember Jones moved to approve a Special Business Event License for Canyonlands Rodeo Parade on June 4, 2016 with the condition of final permit approval from Utah Department of Transportation. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Fee Waiver for Canyonlands Rodeo Parade not to exceed $285.00. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-1 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Jones voting nay. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Special Business Event License for Travis Packard to hold the Canyonlands Fast Pitch Tournament at the Center Street Ballpark on June 17 and 18, 2016. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Ershadi, Knuteson- Boyd and Derasary voting aye. May 24, 2016 Page 2 of 6 PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED APPROVAL OF SPECIAL BUSINESS EVENT LICENSE FOR CANYONLANDS RODEO PARADE APPROVAL OF FEE WAIVER FOR CANYONLANDS RODEO PARADE APPROVAL OF SPECIAL BUSINESS EVENT LICENSE FOR CANYONLANDS FAST PITCH TOURNAMENT Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the Special Use of the Center Street Ballpark for Travis Packard to hold the Canyonlands Fast Pitch Tournament on June 17 and 18, 2016, with conditions. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Ershadi, Knuteson- Boyd and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2016-04 — An Ordinance to Rezone a Property with Split Zoning of 1-1 Industrial and R-4 Manufactured Housing Residential Zone to R-4 Manufactured Housing Residential Zone and Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Moab. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to Proposed Resolution #17-2016 — A Resolution Approving the Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreement with Stewart Lane, LLC, The Enactment of Covenant Declarations and the Termination of an Option Agreement. Councilmember Knuteson- Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Resolution #15-2016 — A Resolution Adding the Jr. Lifeguard Program and Fee to the Fee Schedule for the Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Derasary moved to approve a Central Federal Lands Highway Division Project Application for Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grant funding in Fiscal Year 2019 or later with an amount not to exceed $6,000,000. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd stated that she works for the Grand County Road Department. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Jones moved to approve the Utah Retirement System May 24, 2016 Page 3 of 6 APPROVAL SPECIAL USE OF CITY BALLPARK CONSIDERATION AND SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-04, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #17- 2016, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #15- 2016, APPROVED APPROVAL OF FEDERAL LANDS ACCESS GRANT APPROVAL OF UTAH RETIEMENT SYSTEM RATES Contribution Rates for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Derasary moved to approve sending Proposed Ordinance #2016-07 — An Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Classified Hourly Pay Rate Schedule and Exempt and Elected Officials' Salaries to a Public Hearing on June 14, 2016 at 7:15 PM. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Ershadi, Knuteson- Boyd and Derasary voting aye. In Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that Senator Hatch would be visiting the community on June 4, 2016, and that he would bring up the tailings issue with Senator Hatch. Mayor Sakrison stated that he had attended a tailings meeting exploring alternate funding and other sources. Mayor Sakrison stated that he received an e-mail from Tom Adams, Recreation Coordinator for the state of Utah expressing gratitude from a group that visited the community and who really enjoyed their trip to Moab. Councilmember Bailey hosted a group of International Business people last Friday, May 20, 2016 at City Hall. Councilmember Jones mentioned that he attended the last Planning Commission Meeting and that the home inspection requirement for home occupations was being repealed. Councilmember Jones reported that at the Solid Waste District meeting it was mentioned that the Electronic Waste Drive was held and was successful. Councilmember Jones stated that he and Councilmember Derasary attended the Grand County Housing Workshop. Councilmember Jones commented that he had a discussion with Mayor Sakrison regarding concerns about staffing and positions not being filled. May 24, 2016 Page 4 of 6 FOR 2016-2017 REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINACNE #2016-07, APPROVED MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd stated that she attended the Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah meeting. Councilmember Ershadi commented that she has read a lot of comments concerning traffic congestion on Highway 191 and specifically around Arches National Park. She suggested writing a letter to UDOT from the City. Councilmember Derasary attended the final Area Sector Analysis Process (ASAP) Meeting as well as the Moab Community Coalition Meeting. Councilmember Derasary reported that she also attended the Grand Opening of the Boulder Park at Lions Park and the Canyonlands Watershed Council Meeting. Councilmember Derasary reported that the Interlocal Housing Taskforce will be doing business surveys for those who employ seasonal workers. There was no correspondence to be read. In Administrative Report City Manager Davidson distributed 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 $256,555.72. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to enter An Executive Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual at 8:50 PM. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to close the Executive Session. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye. May 24, 2016 Page 5 of 6 READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED The Executive Session was closed at 9:50 PM. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 9:50 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta Mayor City Recorder May 24, 2016 Page 6 of 6 EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED ADJOURNMENT