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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2015-05-26MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 26, 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 Doug McElhaney. Also in attendance were City Manager Rebecca Davidson, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Stenta, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Police Chief Mike Navarre, Public Works Director Jeff Foster, City Planner Jeff Reinhart, Community and Development Director David Olsen and Economic Development Coordinator/Administrative Analyst Kenneth F. Davey. Eleven (11) members of the audience and media were present. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Twenty-two (22) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of April 21 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2015. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Under Citizens to Be Heard, Joe Kingsley stated that this was the 30th anniversary of the Town of Castle Valley and that now it was much harder to develop housing. Mr. Kingsley stated that the City's Planning Department was excellent at encouraging housing through the new rules that are being developed. Mr. Kingsley stated that the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) had proposed a traffic bypass many years ago that was turned down due to the downtown businesses and now the downtown traffic was very congested. Mr. Kingsley stated that UDOT was now proposing a study to look at a train route from Salt Lake City to Moab and he encouraged the City to support the study to reduce traffic on our roads. Mr. Kingsley also encouraged the Council to approve the proposed zone change that was recently reviewed by the Planning Commission. May 26, 2015 Page 1 of 6 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE PRE -COUNCIL WORKSHOP REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Josh Green stated that he is a local resident who supports the use of Utility Vehicles (UTV) in Moab. Mr. Green stated that encouraged the City to support UTV rallies as well as bringing in new UTV rallies. Mr. Green stated that a lot of money was being spent in Moab by UTV rallies. Kent Green stated that he supports UTVs in Moab which brings a lot of money to town. Mr. Green stated that it took a long time to get the law passed in 2007 to allow UTVs to drive on all roads in communities of less than 7,800 in population. Mr. Green stated that UTV rallies bring a lot of business to our town and that not all UTVs are street legal. Joe Day stated that he also supported UTV and ATV use in our community. Mr. Day stated that we now have a tourist economy and that if we eliminate UTVs and turn away business we will be left with a ghost town. Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing at 7:15 PM on the following items: 1. Solicitation of Public Input on a Grant Application to the Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) to Seek Funding for Design Costs of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Project. 2. Solicitation of Public Input on Proposed Resolution #18-2015 - A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Annual Budget for the City of Moab. Kelly Green stated that he had been concerned about the City's infrastructure problem for some time and that he feels our community is facing a catastrophe. Mr. Green stated that the City should look into tapping into fee collection with the National Parks to collect even a $1 fee to help with infrastructure. Mr. Green stated that it is unfair to expect a few people to bear the brunt of the load for our infrastructure. Mr. Green also requested that the City talk to Arches National Park to relocate their entrance collection to the Willow Springs Road. Mr. Kingsley stated that several years ago the Transient Room Tax (TRT) increase was targeted for facilities that support tourism and Mr. Kingsley suggested that the City should look into using that TRT increase. Mayor Sakrison closed the Public Hearing at 7:24 PM. May 26, 2015 Page 2 of 6 PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:15 PM Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Canyonlands Fast Pitch Tournament, Located at the Center Street Ballpark on June 19 and 20, 2015 as follows: 1. Approval of a Special Business Event License for Travis Packard 2. Approval of a Special Use of the Center Street Ballpark for Travis Packard Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve a fee waiver for the Canyonlands Fast Pitch Tournament in an amount not to exceed $290. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion failed 1-3 nay with Councilmember Ershadi voting aye and Councilmembers Stucki, Bailey and McElhaney voting nay. Councilmember McElhaney moved to approve Rule the Rocks: Skateboard and BMX Competition, Located at the Skate Park and Swanny City Park on May 29, 2015: 1. Approval of a Special Event License for Rule the Rocks to Conduct a Free Skate and BMX Competition with an Anti -Tobacco Message 2. Approval of a Special Use of the Swanny City Park by Rule the Rocks Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to send Proposed Ordinance #2015-06 — An Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Classified Hourly Pay Rate Schedule and Exempt and Elected Officials' Salaries to Public Hearing. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 4- 0 aye. Councilmember McElhaney moved to approve the Utah Retirement System Contribution Rates for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve a Grant Application to the Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) to Seek funding for Design Costs of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Project. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 4- May 26, 2015 Page 3 of 6 PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED CANYONLANDS FAST PITCH TOURNAMENT, APPROVED FEE WAIVER FOR CANYONLANDS FAST PITCH TOURNAMENT, FAILED RULE THE ROCKS SKATEBOARD AND BMX COMPETITION, APPROVED 0 aye. Councilmember McElhaney moved to approve Proposed Resolution #19- 2015 — A Resolution Amending the City of Moab Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember McElhaney moved to approve Proposed Resolution #20- 2015 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moab, Utah Supporting House Bill 362 Authorizing a 0.25% Local Option General Sales Tax Dedicated to Transportation and Encouraging the County of Grand to Submit to Proposal to Voters in November 2015. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Ershadi moved to table approval of a letter of support regarding air quality. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Mayor And Council Reports were given during the Pre -Council Workshop. There was no Correspondence to be Read. Under Administrative Report, City Manager Davidson stated that additional staff would be needed in the Police Department. City Manager Davidson then reviewed the City Council goals for the position of City Manager. A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given. Councilmember Bailey moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $159,467.04. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Bailey moved to Enter an Executive Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. An Executive Session was entered at 8:05 PM. May 26, 2015 Page 4 of 6 PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2015- 06 SENT TO PUBLIC HEARING UTAH RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016, APPROVED CIB GRANT APPLICATION FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #19- 2015 AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #20- 2015 SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 362, APPROVED Councilmember Bailey moved to close the Executive Session. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. The Executive Session was closed at 8:15 PM. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:16 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta Mayor City Recorder May 26, 2015 Page 5 of 6 LETTER OF SUPPORT REGARDING AIR QUALITY TABLED MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED ADJOURNMENT May 26, 2015 Page 6 of 6