HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2015-07-14MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 14, 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, Doug McElhaney and Kirstin Peterson. Also in attendance
were City Manager Rebecca Davidson, City Recorder/Assistant City
Manager Rachel Stenta, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Public Works
Director Jeff Foster, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Zoning
Administrator Sommar Johnson and Acting City Engineer Eric Johanson.
The purpose of the workshop was a discussion regarding code
enforcement. Discussion followed.
Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00
PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Thirty-one (31) members of the
audience and media were present.
There were no minutes to approve.
Under Citizens to Be Heard, Joe Kingsley stated that Grand County was
also having the same discussion regarding code enforcement.
Bill Love stated that he valued participation in public meetings and felt
that issues need needed to be resolved at local meetings instead of just
submitting written comments and questions. Mr. Love stated that two
of this issues he had submitted had not been addressed.
A presentation was made by Gregg Stucki of the introduction of Debbie
Barton, the Grand County Solid Waste District Manager.
The Presentation Regarding the Proposed Boulder was postponed.
Councilmember Stucki moved to approve a Request by Tammy Snow for
an Amplified Music Event at Old City Park on August 15, 2015 with the
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REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
PRE -COUNCIL WORKSHOP
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO
ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
PRESENTATION OF SOLID
WASTE DISTRICT MANAGER
PRESENTATION POSTPONED
OLD CITY PARK AMPLIFIED
MUSIC, APPROVED
condition that all amplification end by 9:00 PM. Councilmember Bailey
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember McElhaney moved to approve a Task Order with Bowen,
Collins and Associates for a Sewer Rate and Fee Study. Councilmember
Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing at 7:10 PM for Solicitation of
Public Input on 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.
Planning Director Reinhart gave a staff overview of the Proposed
Ordinance.
John Crofts, the State Flood Plain Manager gave an overview of FEMA
regulations as relating to the Proposed Ordinance.
Kara Dohrenwend stated that she lives at 40 W. and 100 No. and that
she is happy to see some of the changes in the ordinance although she
has been disappointed that there was not more public participation in
the process. Ms. Dohrenwend stated that Moab is in compliance with
the National Flood Insurance Program and asked if the regulations need
to be changed today? Ms. Dohrenwend continued that residents have
made a lot of changes to create a functional floodway and that she had
been in conversations with City Manager Davidson regarding her
concerns and that she was very encouraged by the changes that had
been made. Ms. Dohrenwend stated that she has worked with a lot of
property owners in the creek corridors and she is troubled by the
proposed fines and punishments in the ordinance. Ms. Dohrenwend
inquired what the application process will be, where a permit will be
needed, who the Flood Plain Administrator is and how many permits will
be issued.
Stan Holland stated that he is a land owner along the creek and he has
worked to get invasive species out, to repair fences and done many
upgrades. Mr. Holland stated that he has been working to open the
creek back up to its natural state. Mr. Holland stated that livestock have
to have fencing and he feels the City doesn't do enough to help the
landowners. Mr. Holland stated that the City should give a process to
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TASK ORDER WITH BOWEN
COLLINS AND ASSOCIATES FOR
SEWER RATE STUDY,
APPROVED
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
PUBLIC COMMENT
the public before they vote on the regulations. Mr. Holland continued
that he would like to work together to resolve conflicts and that the
code to fine or imprison for working on a fence is offensive and un-
American. Mr. Holland urged the Council to vote no on the ordinance.
Page Holland stated that the ordinance being changed allows animals on
the property and that the overlay is restricting the uses, except the only
uses allowed don't mention animals. Ms. Holland stated that the she
doesn't see any reason to eliminate animals.
Arne Holdquist stated that the Proposed Ordinance is inadequate to
protect our floodway and that he has researched other cities ordinances.
Mr. Holdquist then distributed copies of the sample ordinances. Mr.
Holdquist stated that a Riparian area was necessary to augment the
floodway. Mr. Holdquist stated that the City was currently insured and
that there was no rush to get this ordinance passed.
John Crofts stated that his experience in working with farmers in this
state is that they are the strongest proponents of flood plain
management. Mr. Crofts stated that the floodway is the most
dangerous part of the flood path and that a barbed wire fence is in
compliance with the flood plain. Mr. Crofts stated that the purpose of
the ordinance is to protect life and property.
Kenneth Minor asked if we are in compliance with the National Flood
Insurance Program or not?
John Crofts stated that reviews are made annually by the state of Utah
and FEMA and that Moab City has had no violations.
Mr. Minor stated that Pack Creek has dropped four feet in the last ten
years and wondered if the flood situation on Boulder has been
addressed. Mr. Minor also asked if barbed wire could be replaced in the
ordinance with breakaway fencing.
City Manager Davidson stated that there were no issues with breakaway
wire fencing and that staff would need to look at what is adjacent to the
creeks.
Mayor Sakrison closed the public hearing at 8:15 PM.
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PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Councilmember Peterson moved to approve the Proposed Water Tank
Project Site Location as presented. Councilmember McElhaney
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Under Mayor And Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that he and
City Manager Davidson attended a Utah State University needs meeting
that day, reviewed a revised site plan and that the project was moving
along. Mayor Sakrison continued that the state legislature would be
coming to town and that the Governor's Office of Economic
Development would be conducting meetings on July 21, 2015.
Councilmember Stucki stated that he had attended an Arches
Congestion Meeting.
There was no Correspondence to be Read.
Under Administrative Report, City Manager Davidson distributed a
written report.
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 $369,881.54. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Peterson moved to Enter An Executive Session to
Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental
Health of an Individual and a Discussion Regarding the Deployment of
Security Personnel, Devices, or Systems. Councilmember Ershadi
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
An Executive Session was entered at 9:20 PM.
Councilmember Peterson moved to Close the Executive Session.
Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0
aye.
The Executive Session was closed at 10:03 PM.
Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 10:03 PM.
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PROPOSED WATER TANK
PROJECT SITE LOCATION,
APPROVED
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REPORTS
READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY
COOPERATION
APPROVAL OF BILLS
MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTVIE
SESSION, APPROVED
EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED
MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE
SESSION, APPROVED
EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED
ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta
Mayor City Recorder
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