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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2015-09-22MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 22, 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 Sakrison called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:00 PM. In attendance were Councilmembers Heila Ershadi, Gregg Stucki, Kyle Bailey, Kirstin Peterson and Doug McElhaney. Also in attendance were City Manager Rebecca Davidson, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Stenta, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Public Works Director Jeff Foster, Police Chief Mike Navarre and City Engineer Phillip Bowman. Planning Director Reinhart presented a draft Bed and Breakfast ordinance. Discussion followed. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:58 PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Twelve (12) members of the audience and two (2)members of the media were present. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting minutes of August 18, 2015. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. There were no Citizens to be Heard. City Engineer Bowman gave a Presentation providing an update on the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Mayor Sakrison opened a Public Hearing regarding Proposed Resolution #28-2015-A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget, at 7:10 PM No Public Comment was given Mayor Sakrison closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 PM. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve a Special Event Business License for Moab Folk Festival/Moab Folk Camp at the Center Street Ball Field, Moab Arts and Recreation Center and 3 Dogs and Moose 171 West September 22 2015 Page 1 of 6 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE PRE -COUNCIL WORKSHOP BED AND BREAKFAST DISCUSSION REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PRESENTATION - WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT PUBLIC HEARING -RESOLUTION #28-2015 SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE FOR MOAB FOLK FESTIVAL - APPROVED Center Street on November 7 and 8, 2015. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember McElhaney moved to approve the Special Use of the Center Street Ball Field for Moab Folk Festival on November 7 and 8, 2015. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion was carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve a Special Event Beer License for Moab Folk Festival on November 7 and 8, 2015. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 5- 0 aye. Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve a Park Alcohol Permit for Melissa Schmedick for Moab Folk Festival on November 7 and 8, 2015. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve granting Local Consent of a Single Alcohol Permit for Friends of the Moab Folk Festival on November 7 and 8, 2015. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve A Special Event License for Moab Ho Down Mountain Bike Festival for Tracy Reed and Wendy Palmer on October 22 to 25, 2015 at Swanny Park and the BMX Park. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve a Special Event License for the Moab Charter School to hold a Halloween Fun Run on October 31, 2015, on the Mill Creek Parkway. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember McElhaney moved to approve a Class I Retail Beer License for Anthony J. Basso, d.b.a. Moab Red Rock Tavern, located at 44 W. 200 S. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember McElhaney moved to grant local consent for an On - September 22 2015 Page 2 of 6 SPECIAL USE REQUEST MOAB HO DOWN MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL -APPROVED SPECIAL BUSINESS EVENT LICENSE FOR MOAB CHARTER SHOOL'S HALLOWEEN FUN RUN -APPROVED REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CLASS I RETAIL BEER LICENSE - APPROVED GRANTING OF LOCAL Premise Beer License for Anthony J. Basso, d.b.a. Moab Red Rock Tavern, located at 44 W. 200 S.. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Task Order #380.04.100 with Hansen, Allen and Luce, Inc., for Storm Water Master Plan, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve a Grant Application for the Safe Routes to School Grant. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation Non -Motorized Trail Matching Fund Program. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve Proposed Resolution #25- 2015- A Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion passed 5- 0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve a Letter of Support regarding the Bureau of Land Management's Moab Maser Leasing Plan. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye. City Engineer Bowman made a presentation regarding the Sanitary Sewer Management Plan. Discussion followed. A Presentation will be shown by City Engineer Phillip Bowman and Public Works Director Jeff Foster at the October 13, 2015 City Council Meeting. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember McElhaney commented that it was a good meeting with the State Legislature as well as a good opportunity for Moab. Mayor Sakrison commented that the meeting had made an impact. Councilmember Ershadi reported that she had a good conversation with Representative Brad King concerning local housing issues. September 22 2015 Page 3 of 6 CONSENT FOR ON -PREMISE TAVERN BEER LICENSE - APPROVED APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER APPROVAL OF SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION APPROVAL OF GRANT CONTRACT NON -MOTORIZED TRAILS PROPOSED RESOLUTION #28- 2015-APPROVED LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR BLM MASTER LEASING PLAN - APPROVED DISCUSSION OF SANITARY SEWER MANAGEMENT PLAN MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Sakrison reported that the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration presented a preliminary Work Force and Student Housing Plan at the University of Utah meeting. Mayor Sakrison stated that the discussion at the meeting included single and multi -unit work force and student housing surrounding the proposed campus and that several hundred units are proposed. Councilmember Stucki stated that he rides past the new hotel and has noticed bicycle traffic out in the lane of traffic. Councilmember Stucki questioned if that is a requirement. Public Works Director Foster replied that the temporary walkway is in place to protect pedestrians from traffic. The construction area is a very tight site, parking spots have been temporarily eliminated and "Share the Lane" signs are being looked into for the area. Councilmember Ershadi reported that she attended a Conservation District Meeting, and that the discussion included the preservation of small cottage industry agriculture. Councilmember Ershadi stated that she exchanged email with Mike Johnson of the University of Utah concerning weed control and possibly forming a Holistic Weed Control Committee, including the use of chemicals. Councilmember Peterson spoke about "Goat Head Row" located at 100 West and 100 North (across from Rim Cyclery). Councilmember Ershadi stated that a Food Program was being started at Cinema Court. A refrigerator will be used to distribute left -over restaurant food. The program is a non government replicable model. Community refrigerators will be installed. Mayor Sakrison erroneously reported, at the last meeting, that Great Lakes would begin air service on October 1, 2015. Mayor Sakrison stated that it was a long way off and Moab would be without air service for the foreseeable future. Mayor Sakrison stated that airport construction would be starting soon. Mayor Sakrison stated that Dancing with the Stars will be at the Grand County High School this year and that Police Chief Mike Navarre will be dancing at the October 16, 2015 fundraiser for the Multi -Cultural Center. September 22 2015 Page 4 of 6 Mayor Sakrison mentioned the joint effort with County concerning the Drug Recycling Program. Mayor Sakrison thanked Ruth Dillon with Grand County for all of her work with putting together the Legislative visit. Councimember Peterson stated that she attended a Canyonlands Healthcare Special Services District meeting last week and that it is time for Grand County to allocate their mineral lease monies, which are dropping rapidly. Councilmember Peterson stated that the Care Center relies on those mineral lease funds and it will be a big impact on the community. There was no correspondence to be read. Jeff Foster, Public Works Director, presents the Council with the ULGT Accountability Award. No City/County Report was given. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the paying of the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $874,802.96. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember McElhaney moved to enter into a Closed Session for the purpose of An Executive Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual, at 8:04 PM. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to close the Executive Session, at 8:43 PM. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to Ratify the Moab City Organizational Chart. Councilmember Bailey seconded. The motion was carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki made a motion to grant authority to the Personnel Officer to Modify Job Descriptions for Council Approved positions in the City. Councilmember Ershadi seconded. The motion September 22 2015 Page 5 of 6 READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION APPROVAL OF BILLS EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED RATIFICATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHART, APPROVED AUTHORITY FOR PERSONNEL OFFICER TO MODIFY JOB DESCRIPTIONS, APPROVED carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:47 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta Mayor City Recorder September 22 2015 Page 6 of 6 ADJOURNMENT