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October 8, 2020
MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
October 8, 2020
The Moab City Council held a Special Meeting on the above date. Consistent with provisions of
the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act, Utah Code Ann. § 54-2-207(4), the Moab City Council
Chair has issued written determinations supporting the decision to convene electronic meetings
of the Council without a physical anchor location. Due to the health and safety risks related to
the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and considering public health orders limiting in-person
gatherings, the Moab City Council will continue to hold meetings by electronic means. 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=dljNlAkEGY0.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION 6:30 P.M.
Discussion of the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental
Health of an individual or Individuals: At 6:32 p.m. Mayor Niehaus called the meeting to
order. Participating remotely were Mayor Emily Niehaus, Councilmembers Karen Guzman-
Newton, Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, Rani Derasary, Mike Duncan, and Kalen Jones. City staff
participating remotely was City Recorder Sommar Johnson.
Councilmember Duncan moved to enter the Executive (Closed) Session. Councilmember
Guzman-Newton seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Derasary,
Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan, Jones, and Guzman-Newton voting aye.
Councilmember Jones left the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Councilmember Derasary moved to exit the Executive (Closed) Session. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 unanimously.
Adjournment: Councilmember Duncan moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember
Derasary seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Niehaus adjourned the
meeting at 9:03 p.m.
APPROVED: __________________ ATTEST: ___________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, City Recorder