HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2015-04-28MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 28, 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, Doug McElhaney and Kirstin Peterson. Also in
attendance were City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Stenta,
Deputy City Recorder Danielle Guerrero, City Treasurer Jennie Ross,
Police Chief Mike Navarre, Public Works Director Jeff Foster, Engineering
Assistant Eric Johanson, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart and Zoning
Administrator Sommar Johnson.
Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00
PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Eight (8) members of the audience
and media were present.
Councilmember Peterson moved to approve the minutes of March 20,
March 24, April 9 and April 14, 2015. Councilmember Ershadi seconded
the motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye.
Under Citizens to be heard, Rhonda Bazil expressed concerns on the FC-
1 Ordinances. Ms. Bazil stated she had been working with the City on a
fence permit for quite a while and this Ordinance would prevent her
from fencing her property.
A Community Development Department Update was not given.
Under Engineering Department Update, Engineering Assistant Eric
Johanson gave an update on Entrada Moab and stated 500 West was
now open.
Under Planning Department Update, City Planner Jeff Reinhart gave an
update on the Master Plan and stated the PAD Ordinance was under
review. City Planner Reinhart stated they were still working on Illegal
Overnight Rentals.
A Police Department Update was not given.
Under Public Works Department Update, Public Works Director Jeff
April 28, 2015
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
POLICE UPDATE
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
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Foster gave an update on the Questar Project, 1st West Sewer Line,
Rocky Mountain Power and the 500 West Project bike lanes. Public
Works Director Foster stated the Gym Roof Bid had closed and that he
low bid was $90,000 and the high bid was $121,000.
Todd Thorne, Community Development Block Grant and Revolving Loan
Fund Manager for the Southeastern Utah Association of Local
Governments gave a presentation.
Councilmember Stucki moved to approve a Special Event License and
Fee Waiver not to exceed $90.00 for the Moab Area Chamber of
Commerce Winter Light Parade and Tree Lighting, Located at Swanny
City Park on December 5 and 6, 2015. Councilmember Peterson
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to Table the Approval of a Special Event
License and Special Use of Swanny City Park for Rule the Rocks:
Skateboard and BMX Competition, Located at the Skate Park and
Swanny City Park on May 29, 2015. Councilmember Stucki seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Ershadi moved to Approve a Class II Retail Beer License
and Local Consent for Jorge Hernandez d.b.a. El Charro Loco, Located at
812 South Main Street. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember McElhaney moved to Approve a Class II Retail Beer
License and Local Consent for Jessica Cengiz d.b.a. Devran's
Mediterranean Restaurant, Located at 60 North 100 West.
Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0
aye.
Councilmember Peterson moved to Approve a Class IV Special Event
Beer License and Local Consent for Michael Miller d.b.a. Moab Brewery
to Conduct a Beer Garden at Swanny City Park during the Moab Arts
Festival. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Peterson move to Approve a Fee Waiver for the
Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo in an amount not to exceed $285.00.
Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-2
aye with Councilmembers Stucki and McElhaney voting Nay.
Councilmember Peterson moved to approve a Fee Waiver for the
April 28, 2015
PRESENTATION
SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE AND
FEE WAIVER, APPROVED
SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE AND
SPECIAL USE OF SWANNY
PARK, TABLED
CLASS II RETAIL BEER LICENSE
AND LOCAL CONSENT,
APPROVED
CLASS II RETAIL BEER LICENSE
AND LOCAL CONSENT,
APPROVED
CLASS IV SPECIAL EVENT BEER
LICENSE AND LOCAL CONSENT,
APPROVED
FEE WAIVER, APPROVED
FEE WAIVER, APPROVED
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League of Women Voters in an amount not to exceed $290.00.
Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0
aye.
Councilmember Peterson moved to Table Proposed Ordinance 2015-05
— An Ordinance amending the City of Moab Municipal Code, Chapter
17.33, FC-1 Flood Channel Zone, Specifically Referencing Fencing,
Structures for Public Transportation, Vegetation and Penalties.
Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0
aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #15-2015
— A Resolution Accepting the Municipal Wastewater Planning Program
Annual Self -Assessment Report for 2014. Councilmember Stucki
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Peterson moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2015 Source
Grand Agreement for a Water Quality Hardship Grand from the Stat of
Utah Division of Water Quality. Councilmember McElhaney seconded
the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Under Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Bailey gave an
update on the Spanish Valley Water & Sewer usage limits.
Councilmember Ershadi stated she had attended the Interagency
Housing Task Force meeting and that it was very productive.
Mayor Sakrison stated he contacted Gordon Walker about grant money
to buy down interest rates for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Project
and was told no, but will be looking at a grant for the design work.
Mayor Sakrison stated that he met with the Native American Down
River Tribe and that there was a protest at Car Show concerning the
Nuclear Plant and asked if the City would be willing to weigh in on the
issue. Mayor Sakrison gave an update on the Tailings Clean up.
There was no Correspondence to be Read.
Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Rebecca Davidson stated
she was happy to be here and offered City Council one on one meetings
as often as they would like to keep better informed. City
Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Stenta gave an update on the
Waste Water Treatment Plant Task Force and stated City Engineer
interviews would be held at the end of the week.
April 28, 2015
ORDINANCE 2015-05,
TABLED
RESOLUTION #15-2015,
APPROVED
2015 SOURCE GRAND
AGREEMENT, APPROVED
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REPORTS
READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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Under Report on City/County Cooperation, City Recorder/Assistant City
Manager Rachel Stenta stated the County had declined to have a Joint
Meeting on Friday and that the County would like to have a Joint
Meeting on May 29th and then every 5th Friday after that.
Councilmember Bailey moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in
the amount of $174,111.95. Councilmember Stucki seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:40 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta
Mayor City Recorder
April 28, 2015
REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY
COOPERATION
APPROVAL OF BILLS
ADJOURNMENT
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