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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2015-09-08MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 8, 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 and City Engineer Phillip Bowman. The Bed and Breakfast discussion was postponed. City Engineer Phillip Bowman and Public Works Director Jeff Foster gave a Presentation providing an update on Lions Park. Councilmember Ershadi reported that Valarie Valenzuela at a 400 North property would like to build a secondary dwelling. She would like to discuss with Council and Planning the secondary dwelling policy. Councilmember Ershadi also reported that she had been contacted by individual concerning the City Dark Sky Policy and would like to preserve the darkness in Moab. Councilmember Peterson reported that she had received correspondence regarding the hotel being constructed with underground parking and the possibility of ground water issues. Councilmember Peterson stated that she would like more information and an update from City Staff. City Engineer Bowman gave an overview of the hotel project and stated that he will get more information to the Council. Councilmember Peterson stated that she does not feel comfortable with the situation as it is a commercial property in the center of town. September 8, 2015 Page 1 of 4 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE PRE -COUNCIL WORKSHOP BED AND BREAKFAST DISCUSSION POSTPONED PRESENTATION - LIONS PARK UPDATE MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS City Manager Davidson reported she will get with the Building Inspector and will arrange for a Geo-technical Analysis and will manage the issues. Mayor Sakrison reported that October 1, 2015 was start date for Great Lakes Airline at Canyonlands Airport and that the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) had pulled out of Canyonlands Airport for the time being. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Fifteen (15) members of the audience and one (1) media were present. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting minutes of July 28, 2015. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Jeanette Kopell spoke as a resident and mother and stated that while her daughter was riding her bike to the High School, she fell off of the bridge at 200 South and broke her wrist. Ms. Kopell stated that there is no railing on the bridge and that there is over an 8.5 foot drop into the water from the bridge. Ms. Kopell asked that either the bridge be taken down or signage erected to warn about the bridge. Ms. Kopell also stated that several organized races use the bridge as part of the City's trail system and it is hazardous and needs a railing. Luke Sutton spoke and requested a donation of $1500 for Moab Special Olympics. Mr. Sutton stated that the Moab Special Olympic Team participates in Swimming and Bowling and that there are 11 members in Moab. Mr. Sutton stated that the donation would help with accommodations, food and gas to travel to the competition and that fundraising is very difficult. Mr. Sutton requested that the City make their donation to Moab Transitions. Joette Langianese made a Presentation regarding Canyonlands National Park International Dark Sky Designation. Mayor Sakrison proclaimed September 19 to 26, 2015 as Moab Pride Festival Days in Moab Utah. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a request for a Special Event License and Special Use of the Center Street Ball Field for Tara Wilder September 8, 2015 Page 2 of 4 REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PRESENTATION REGARDING CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK DARK SKIES MOAB PRIDE FESTIVAL DAYS PROCLAMATION SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE FOR PREVENTION & RECOVERY DAY- APPROVED and Mary Jo McMillen for the Southeastern Utah Prevention & Recovery Day Celebration on September 12, 2015. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve a Special Use of the Sun Court for the Moab Music Festival September 4, 2015 (Retroactive). Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve a Private Property Vendor License for Quesadilla Mobilla at 89 North Main Street. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve a Letter of Support for the Proposed Moab Boulder Park. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve sending Proposed Resolution 28-2015 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 to Public Hearing. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Mayor and Council Reports were given in the Pre -Council Workshop. Councilmember Peterson requested that a discussion and action item be placed on the next Council Agenda regarding a request by Ashley Korenblat of Public Lands Solutions for a Letter of Support for the Moab Master Leasing Plan. Under Administrative Report, City Manager Davidson distributed a written report. A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given. There were no bills for approval against the City. Councilmember Peterson 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 7:31 PM. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. September 8, 2015 Page 3 of 4 SPECIAL USE REQUEST FOR SUN COURT, MOAB MUSIC FESTIVAL -APPROVED VENDOR LICENSE FOR QUESADILLA MOBILLA/APPROVED LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR MOAB BOULDER PARK, APPROVED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #28- 2015 SENT TO PUBLIC HEARING MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION APPROVAL OF BILLS EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED Councilmember Bailey moved to close the Executive Session, at 8:10 PM. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:10 pm PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta Mayor City Recorder September 8, 2015 Page 4 of 4 EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED ADJOURNMENT