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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2015-02-24MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 24, 2015 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 L. Sakrison called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:30 PM. In attendance were Councilmembers Heila Ershadi, Gregg Stucki, Kyle Bailey and Kirstin Peterson. Also in attendance were Interim City Manager Rachel Stenta, Deputy City Recorder Danielle Guerrero, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Police Chief Mike Navarre, Public Works Director Jeff Foster, Community Development Director David Olsen and Engineering Assistant Eric Johanson. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Twenty eight (28) members of the audience and media were present. There were no minutes to approve. There were no Citizens to be heard. Under Community Development Department Update, Community Development Director gave and updated progress report on the 500 West project. Under Engineering Department Update, Engineering Assistant Eric Johanson gave an updated progress report on the 500 West project estimating completion as the end of May. He also stated that a water tank site had been chosen and that he would be meeting with Bowen Collins on March 12t" regarding the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Under Planning Department Update, City Planner Jeff Reinhart gave an update on current Planning projects including the General Plan, Code Amendments and FEMA. REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE PRE -COUNCIL WORKSHOP REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE ENGINEERING UPDATE PLANNING UPDATE Under Police Department Update, Police Chief Mike Navarre introduced POLICE UPDATE a new Police Officer, Ryan Pepper. Under Public Works Department Update, Public Works Director Jeff Foster gave an update on the Lions Park project, 500 West Water Line project and on the Waste Water Treatment Plant. February 24, 2015 PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE Page 1 of 4 Mayor Sakrison presented the Mayor's Student Citizenship of the Month SUTDENT OF THE MONTH Award for February 2015 for Helen M. Knight School to Ty Carter. Mayor Sakrison opened the Public Hearing on Proposed Resolution #08- 2015 — A Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget at 7:20 PM. There was no public comment. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve a Special Business License and Special Use of Swanny City Park on May 8, 9 2015 for Red Rock Relay with conditions. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve a Special Event License for Delicate Stitchers to conduct a Quilt Show, Located at 182 N 500 W on March 13, 14 and 15, 2015. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve a Vendor License for Christine and Kent Green, d.b.a. Moab Cowboy Country Off Road Adventures, Located at 83 South Main Street for a term of February 25, 2015 to February 24, 2016. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Class II Beer License for Jennifer Garrard, d.b.a La Hacienda, Located at 574 North Main Street. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve a Local Consent of a Full Service Liquor License for Jennifer Garrard, d.b.a. La Hacienda, Located at 574 N Main Street. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2015-01 — An Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Classified Hourly Pay Rate Schedule and Exempt and Elected Officials' Salaries. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-1 aye by a roll - call -vote with Councilmember Stucki voting nay. Councilmember Peterson moved to confirm the appointment of Jeanette Kopell to the Moab City Planning Commission for a term ending December 31, 2019. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The February 24, 2015 PUBLIC HEARING OPENED SPECIAL BUSINESS LICENSE & USE OF SWANNY PARK FOR RED ROCK RELAY APPROVED SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE FOR DELICATE STITCHERS APPROVED VENDOR LICENSE FOR MOAB COWBOY COUNTRY OFF ROAD ADVENTURES APPROVED CLASS II BEER LICENSE FOR LA HACIENDA APPROVED LOCAL CONSENT FOR LA HACIENDA APPROVED ORDINANCE 2015-01 APPROVED JEANETTE KOPELLAPPOINTED TO PLANNING COMMISSION Page 2 of 4 motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve Proposed Resolution #09-2015 — A Resolution approving a Local Government Contact by and Between the City of Moab and WCEC Engineers Inc. for the Lions park Trail and Transit Hub Project for Project Management Services. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a request from john Knowles for Use of City Right of Way, Located at 50 South Main Street for an Annual Sidewalk Sale to be held March 20-22, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Interim City Manager Rachel Stenta presented information on the open City Engineer position job description. Discussion followed. There was no Correspondence to be Read. Under Mayor And Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that he has been following a transportation bill that would increase sales tax on fuel. Mayor Sakrison stated that he would be attending joint meeting on March 12th along with the Division of Water Quality, CIB, Grand County, SITLA, Bowen Collins and San Juan County. Councilmember Ershadi stated she had spoken with the Housing Authority about Solar option and gave an update on the Water Study. Councilmember Peterson stated the Health Care Special Service District as looking into Assisted Living Facility possibilities. Under Administrative Report, Interim City Manager Stenta thanked staff for all their help during this busy time. Ms. Stenta stated staff was busy with personnel issues, bids, Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center Warranty issues and City Manager recruitment. She stated that interviews for City Manager would be on Thursday, February 26, 2015. No Report was given on City/County Cooperation. Councilmember Bailey moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $172,582.62. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Mayor Sakrison closed the Public Hearing at 8:10 PM. February 24, 2015 RESOLUTION 09-2015 APPROVED USE OF CITY RIGHT OF WAY FOR JOHN KNOWLES APPROVED CITY ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION DISCUSSION READING OF CORRESPONDENCE MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION APPROVAL OF BILLS PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Page 3 of 4 Councilmember Stucki moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Executive Session Entered at 8:10 PM. Councilmember Peterson moved to exit the Executive Session. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:45 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta Mayor City Recorder February 24, 2015 EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT Page 4 of 4