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April 10, 2020
MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 10, 2020
The Moab City Council held its Special City Council Meeting on the above date. Per Executive
Order 2020-5 issued by Governor Gary R. Herbert on March 18, 2020, this meeting was
conducted electronically. An anchor location was not provided. An audio recording of the
meeting is archived at http://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html. A video recording is archived at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qz_4RCKbWo.
Special Meeting—Call to Order and Attendance: Mayor Niehaus called the Special City
Council Meeting to order at 5:02 PM. Participating remotely were Councilmembers Karen
Guzman-Newton, Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, Rani Derasary, Mike Duncan, and Kalen Jones. City
staff participating remotely were City Manager Joel Linares, Assistant City Manager Carly
Castle, City Attorney Laurie Simonson, Finance Director Rachel Stenta, and City Recorder
Sommar Johnson. Klint York was also present.
Resolution 21 -2020: A Resolution Continuing the Declaration of Local
Emergency Due to COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus —Approved
Motion: Councilmember Duncan moved to approve Resolution 21-2020. Councilmember
Derasary seconded the motion.
Discussion: Councilmember Derasary said that her understanding is the renewal of the
declaration is important so the City can look to state and federal emergency funding. City
Manager Linares agreed with Councilmember Derasary. He said that the Emergency
Management Act requires renewal every 30 days after it is declared. He said that it also allows
decisions to be made on the fly, such as decisions with water payments and Walnut Lane.
Councilmember Derasary asked if the Emergency Management Act stays in effect until Council
removes it, or if it must be extended every 30 days. City Manager Linares said that it would need
to be renewed every 30 days.
Vote: The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Duncan, Derasary,
and Guzman-Newton voting aye in a roll call vote.
Resolution 22-2020: A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Klint York as
the City Finance Director and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Employment
Contract—Approved
Motion: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Resolution 22-2020. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mayor Niehaus invited Klint York to introduce himself to the Council. Klint York
stated that he grew up in Moab and went away to college. He said that it has been his dream to
come back home, and he got the opportunity a few years back. He said that his wife, son, and
daughter love living in Moab. He said that he is grateful for the opportunity to work for the City
and he is excited to jump in and help. Mayor Niehaus said that part of the interview process was
based on York’s resume, educational experience, and work in finance. She said that his
understanding of cash flow projections and budgeting makes him an asset.
Vote: The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Duncan, Derasary, Guzman-Newton,
Jones, Knuteson-Boyd voting aye in a roll call vote.
Adjournment: Mayor Niehaus stated that two items were moved from this agenda to
Tuesday’s agenda, and she thanked Council for being flexible to meet today. She said that she
wishes everyone health and happiness over Easter weekend. Councilmember Duncan moved to
adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed
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unanimously. Mayor Niehaus adjourned the meeting at 5:10 PM.
APPROVED: __________________ ATTEST: ___________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, City Recorder