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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2015-10-13MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 13,2015 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 6:05 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, City Engineer Phillip Bowman and City Attorney Chris McAnany. A Bed and Breakfast discussion was held. A general discussion discussion on Affordable Housing, Hotels and Overnight Stays was held. Discussion followed. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:59 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 25, 2015 and September 8, 2015. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. June LaVernway, Americorps VISTA Volunteer, presented the Make a Difference Day Food Drive. Ms. LaVernay stated that, donated food will circle the ballfield and that all donations will go to the Food Bank. Ms. LaVernay continued that a Cash donation competition will be held to see who will place the first can on October 24, 2015. Nick Hren was presented the Mayor's Student Citizenship Award for the month of September 2015 for Helen M. Knight School. Mayor Sakrison declared October 2015 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. October 13, 2015 Page 1 of 5 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE PRE -COUNCIL WORKSHOP BED AND BREAKFAST HOUSING DISCUSSION REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PRESENTATION - STUDENT OF THE MONTH PROCLAMATION- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Special Event Business License for Canyonlands Community Recycling for an Upscaled Art Party to be held at the Moab Arts and Recreation Center on November 21, 2015. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve a request for a Refund of Fees for Canyonlands Community Recycling in an amount not to exceed $290. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve a Request for a refund of fees for the Moab Charter School Halloween Fun Run in an amount not to exceed $290. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to retrospectively approve a request for an Amplified Music Event at Old City Park for Kari Hunsaker on October 9, 2015. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve Resolution #29-2015, A Resolution Adopting the Sanitary Sewer Management Plan for the City of Moab. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. No action was taken on Proposed Resolution #30-2015. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Ershadi mentioned that she had been hearing about a lot of bicycle thefts. City Manager Davidson reported that the thefts are under investigation right now. Councilmember Ershadi expressed her support in dealing with skunk and raccoon removal. Councilmember Ershadi stated that she has concerns that the Feral Cat feeding stations are part of the problem and that she would like the City to look at preventative measures before October 13, 2015 Page 2 of 5 SPECIAL BUSINESS EVENT LICENSE FOR CANYONLANDS COMMUNITY RECYCLING - APPROVED SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST FOR REFUND CANYONLANDS COMMUNITY RECYCLING - APPROVED SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST FOR REFUND FOR MOAB CHARTER SCHOOL -APPROVED APPROVAL OF AMPLIFIED MUSIC AT OLD CITY PARK - APPROVED NEW BUSINESS -APPROVAL OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION #29- 2015 NEW BUSINESS- APPROVAL OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION #30- 2015-NO ACTION -REMOVED MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS lethal. Councilmember Peterson stated that in the City's defense that we have been working on preventative solutions for years and she feels that a lot of the issue is based on location. Councilmember Ershadi mentioned that two people asked for an awareness campaign concerning skunks and raccoons. Animal Control Sergeant Zimmerman commented that the Feral cat feeders are supposed to be wildlife proof and that he will check on them. Councilmember Ershadi suggested using Social Media and newspapers to make people aware of preventative measures. Councilmember Peterson commented that Moab Solutions had preventative suggestions a few years back. Councilmember Stucki inquired about the new hotel's groundwater issues. City Engineer Bowman commented that he had visited the site and had not seen any exposed groundwater but that the elevator pit had some exposed moist soil, which concurred with the geotechnical report. City Engineer Bowman stated that the area has been built-up from the dry point, that it did not require any significant pumping and that squegee rock was used. City Engineer Bowman stated that he does not see any issues. Councilmember McElhaney commented that Questar has not patched sidewalks adequately and that they are too rough. City Public Works Diretor Foster commented that Questar is using Flofill and they will be back in the next several weeks to patch sidewalks and asphalt. Councilmember Peterson reported that she attended a Trail Mix Meeting in which a previous meeting with Councilmember Bailey and City Manager Davidson, regarding Trail Projects not getting dropped was discussed. Councilmember Peterson also mentioned that the job October 13, 2015 Page 3 of 5 description that is posted does not include any trail duties. Mayor Sakrison reported that he and City Manager Davidson attended the Utah State University Dean's Counsel Meeting and that three task forces were formed; a Bonding Task Force, a Private Funding Task Force and a School's Contribution to Facility Task Force. Mayor Sakrison stated that local businesses have raised $35,000.00 in student scholarships. Mayor Sakrison reported that the airport board is looking at several companies to provide Air Service and that Great Lakes has filed for bankruptcy. There was no correspondence to be read. A written Administrative Report was given. City Recorder Stenta stated that Early Voting for the General Election would begin on October 20, 2015 and end October 30, 2015 and that the General Election would be held on November 2, 2015. City Manager Davidson distributed a map regarding affordable housing possibilities surrounding Old City Park. City Manager Davidson stated that a conversation regarding action on affordable housing will be at the next council meeting There was no report on City/County Cooperation. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the bills against the City in the amount of $402,565.67. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember McElhaney moved to enter Executive Session for a Strategy Session to discuss pending or reasonably immient litigation at 8:15 pm. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion was carried 5-0 aye. An Executive Session was entered at 8:18 pm after a three minute break. Councilmember Bailey made a motion to close the Executive Session at 8:52 pm. Councilmember Peterson seconded. The motion carried 5-0 aye. October 13, 2015 Page 4 of 5 READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION APPROVAL OF BILLS EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED Councilmember Bailey moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:52 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta Mayor City Recorder October 13, 2015 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT