All present included Mayor Barney,
Council Member Elwell,
Council Member Blair,
Council Member Jolley,
Council Member Hart,
Council Member Rusick,
and
City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
STAFF:
City Manager Judy Gubler,
City Attorney Dale Coulam,
Public Works Director Dave Glenn,
City Engineer Charles Gillette,
Public Safety Deputy Director Pete Kuhlmann,
and
Planning Commissioner Cheyne McDonald.
EXCUSED: None.
Audience: Don Best, Dana Blackburn, Deric Despain, Sydney Jolley, Steven Roberts, Pete Kuhlmann, Stacy Young, Robert Best and others who did not sign in.
Council Member Hart led the Flag Salute.
Council Member Hart gave the Invocation.
The Mayor and City Council Members stated they had no conflicts of interest with items on this meeting’s agenda.
Mayor Barney indicated that Council Member Blair will be leaving the City Council position at end of this year. Council Member Blair has served on the City Council for the last 11 months and served on the Planning Commission for six (6) years. The Planning Commission, City Council and Staff appreciate what he has done for the City. Mayor Barney extended appreciation and thanks to Council Member Blair and presented him with a clock and plaque. Council Member Blair thanked the City and indicated it has been a pleasure serving the City.
Council Member Jolley referred to Mayor Barney, whose term as Mayor ends at the end of this year. He recognized the Mayor’s wife, RaeBeth for the support she gave to her husband as Mayor and spoke to the Mayor’s children who were present. UNITY Park is just one of the amenities that Ivins has because of Mayor Barney. On behalf of the City, Council Member Jolley presented a plaque and photo to Mayor Barney and thanked him for his many years of service to the City. Mayor Barney indicated he really appreciates working with the City Council, City Manager and City Staff and that they are the best group of people he has worked with in any organization. He is very humbled and appreciative. Mayor Barney presented a gavel to the new Mayor, Chris Hart and indicated he is certain that he will do a wonderful job as Mayor.
Kevin Rudd provided a monthly report to the City Council. A copy of the report is available by request through Ivins City Hall. He reported that yesterday was Code Enforcement Officer Skip Blythe’s last day with the city and rather than hire a replacement, Tracy Marrott in the Public Safety Department will be handling code enforcement issues. The City is averaging 2-3 single-family building permits a month, installation of the generator for the Administrative building is complete and the bathrooms in the Administrative building are being remodeled with the help of individuals in the Public Works Department.
Dave Glenn provided a monthly report to the City Council. A copy of the report is available by request through Ivins City Hall. He reported that UDOT (Utah Department of Transportation) will be placing a directional sign to Ivins on Exit 6. If Snow Canyon State Park and Tuacahn would like directional signs, they need to contact UDOT directly. The MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) concept reports for Ivins were submitted. There were a total of nine (9) reports submitted, two (2) of which were submitted from Ivins. The City will find out in January if Ivins will receive any money for proposed projects.
Charles Gillette provided a monthly report to the City Council. A copy of the report is available by request through Ivins City Hall.
Kevin Rudd reported this subdivision was approved several years ago and the new owners are proposing to pursue a subdivision enhancement overlay. The plan that has been submitted includes 55 units with a base density of 44 units. In order to achieve the base density, the owners will need to be allowed the maximum density bonus and are proposing to donate 2.32 acres to the City for a park. The City Council discussed the proposed park, road systems, setbacks, impact fees and the requirement for a development agreement. Kevin Rudd indicated the current plan is what the economy is dictating and the developers will be deciding whether to proceed to the next level or not. Council Member Hart provided some observations to the developer, indicating that one of the highest values for the density bonus is a park but that the density bonus is truncated due to the road layout that splits the park into two pieces and the current plan does not offer anything unique. Kevin Rudd thanked the City Council for their comments.
Commissioner Cheyne McDonald reported the Planning Commission discussed the Concept Plan for the Desert Rose Subdivision that Kevin Rudd just reported on and the Planning Commission approved the 2010 meeting schedule.
Pete Kuhlmann indicated there is a SAFER grant available that will staff full time fire fighters, provide incentives for fire fighters and would be a good recruitment and retention program for the City. The grant would pay 100% of the costs and could be granted for up to four (4) years. If the grant is awarded to Ivins, the City would be required to continue the program for one (1) additional year, with an approximate cost to the City of $50,000. The City Council agreed that it would be worthwhile to pursue the grant.
The City Council asked Charles Gillette what amount is required to stabilize the road in the Cordero Drive area. Charles Gillette indicated the amount is $58,000 to use a product that is an enzyme material that interacts with clay and binds the clay to make it hard. The product is new to the Southern Utah area but Tooele City and Tooele County use it and have had success with the product. The Mayor and City Council want a permanent option and inquired if the product and process will resolve the problem with the road. Charles Gillette and Dave Glenn indicated they are confident the product will work. The manufacturer of the product will have a representative on-site to insure the product is applied correctly. The alternative is to use a geogrid product but the cost would be an additional $30,000, for a total of just under $90,000. Judy Gubler indicated there is only one place the money can come from and that is from funds set aside for road maintenance. If the funds are expended to fix the road on Cordero Drive, road maintenance would not be done in other areas of the City. Another option would be to patch the Cordero Drive road but that road would eventually need to be replaced. The City Council determined to finish what they started and proceed with fixing the Cordero Drive road as recommended by the City Engineer.
MOTION: Council Member Rusick moved to approve an expenditure not to exceed $58,000 for change order to Contract No. 09-07 Cordero Drive Groundwater Drain to fix the existing pavements that are failing under loading from heavy construction equipment.
SECOND: Council Member Hart
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member Blair |
AYE |
| Council Member Jolley |
AYE |
| Council Member Hart |
AYE |
| Council Member Rusick |
AYE |
The City Council discussed potential grammatical changes to the ordinance. It was determined the wording is okay as it is. It was clarified that applicants would initially pay for a monthly permit and if there were no issues they could then pay for the annual license and the following year the applicant could apply for the annual license and not be required to obtain the monthly permit.
MOTION: Council Member Hart moved to approve Ordinance No. 2009-17 "An Ordinance of Ivins City, Utah, Amending Section 7.05.302(2) of the Ivins City Code Regarding the Duration of Handbill Permits, as presented.
SECOND: Council Member Elwell
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member Blair |
AYE |
| Council Member Jolley |
AYE |
| Council Member Hart |
AYE |
| Council Member Rusick |
AYE |
Roll call vote. All Council Members voted in favor.
Dale Coulam referred to the proposal submitted by Don McRae. The City Council discussed requiring a Hold Harmless Agreement, a traditional lease, length of a lease, insurance coverage, sales tax and irrigation water. The City Council determined a community garden would be unique for Ivins and directed Dale Coulam to draft an agreement for their review and consideration.
Council Member Elwell - no report.
Council Member Blair reported he and Council Member Hart attended the Dixie Transportation Executive meeting. Lowell Elmer will be retiring June 30, 2010 and Ken Sizemore will be taking the position of Executive Director of the MPO. A Planning Engineer will be hired to handle the day to day work and Curt Hutchings will remain the Regional Transportation official. The annual transportation expo will be held on February 2, 2010 at the Dixie Center.
Council Member Jolley - no report.
Council Member Hart reported that he attended a meeting with Dave Glenn regarding wetlands and it does not appear that issue is going to affect Ivins.
Council Member Rusick reported she attended the final meeting of the year for the Southwest Mosquito Abatement & Control District (SWMACD). The new Director, Mario Boisvert, is going to be $30,000 under budget for the year. Council Member Rusick referred to the Legislature contemplating having special service district boards be elected rather than appointed with a salary of $5,000 per year. It likely won’t pass, but if it did it could be a disaster for the SWMACD. The risk would be that Ivins may not have any representation on the board. Council Member Rusick referred to Mayor Barney and indicated he was exactly the right man for the time and he has done an amazing job as Mayor. Council Member Rusick referred to Council Member Blair and indicated that he has done a great job on the Planning Commission and the City Council.
Mayor Barney thanked everyone again and indicated the thing he enjoyed the most about being Mayor was working with the people. He indicated that serving as the Mayor has been a highlight of his life and it has been a wonderful privilege and honor to serve.
Judy Gubler reported on the following: the roundabout has lighting and is complete but it is unknown when there will be a dedication; the City needs to open the budget no later than February, 2010 to address concerns from the State Auditor; the family to be helped for Christmas has been chosen and Judy thanked everyone who donated. Judy provided a memo and documents to the City Council and City Council elect, in response to Council Member Elwell’s request for the documents. A copy of the documents are available by request through Ivins City Hall.
Dale Coulam thanked Council Member Blair and Mayor Barney and indicated it has been a pleasure serving with them.
Judy Gubler echoed what Dale said and indicated that from Staffs’ standpoint, Mayor Barney and Council Member Blair have been supportive of staff, and they relied on and trusted staff. She very much appreciates their support and offered Staffs’ support to the new City Council.
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