All present included Mayor Hart,
Council Member Elwell,
Council Member McDonald,
Council Member Mendenhall,
Council Member Roberts,
and
Council Member Densley.
STAFF:
City Manager Judy Gubler,
City Attorney Dale Coulam,
Parks and Recreation Director Benny Sorensen,
Director of Public Safety Bob Flowers,
City Engineer Chuck Gillette,
and
Deputy City Recorder Terri Fabio.
EXCUSED: None.
Audience: Dave Hunt, Tom Pruden, Sandy Johnson, Lance Anderson, J.J. Abernathy and others who did not sign in.
Council Member Densley led the Flag Salute
Council Member Densley gave the Invocation
There were no disclosures or conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.
JJ Abernathy provided a presentation to the City Council regarding the Washington County Arts Council. The tax formerly known as the RAP tax is now called the Cultural Arts and Recreation Enhancement (CARE) Tax. She requested that the City Council appoint a representative for Ivin’s City to the Arts Council. The Arts Council is an advisory board and receives funding from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums as well as from Washington County. A majority of the municipalities in the county have also contributed to the Washington County Arts Council.
Benny Sorensen reported the Pioneer Day celebration was well attended and fun. There were more than 40 parade entries which were the most entries this City has had. He thanked everyone who was involved and helped out. Flag Football registration is open, planning for Heritage Days is progressing and on schedule, Movies in the Park starts Friday August 3rd, and there were two (2) burials in July. Council Member Roberts referred to the Pioneer Day parade route and inquired if it could be extended so the route is not so short. Benny Sorensen indicated it may be extended in the future to 200 East so that it goes by the new VA facility when that facility is open. Council Member Roberts referred to the cemetery and stated he had individuals express their concern with noise from vehicles while a graveside service was being held. He inquired if the City could place a sign alerting vehicles to the service and to slow down and be quiet. Benny Sorensen will look into that.
Chief Bob Flowers reported that the transition of combining law enforcement agencies is going well. Officer Tracy Marrott retired and Officer Randy Hafen resigned. Chief Flowers discussed natural gas conversion for vehicles and indicated the approximate cost to convert is between $10,000 and $12,000 per vehicle.
Commissioner Mike Scott reported the Planning Commission approved a Final Plat in Kayenta. The Planning Commission continued to work on Chapter 6 and the Table of Uses in the zoning ordinance.
Council Member Elwell referred to the detention basin at the Red Rock subdivision and stated that over the years there has been a problem with it not draining properly. He recently observed the water flowing into the basin but did not see much coming out and inquired if there is some type of obstruction causing the backup. He is concerned with mosquito abatement of that basin and wants to make sure it is on the Southwest Mosquito Abatement and Control District’s list of areas to check and to spray because there is standing water in the basin. The odor is returning and is somewhat noxious at certain times. Judy Gubler indicated she would contact the Southwest Mosquito Abatement and Control District. Council Member Elwell referred to the new roundabout on Center Street, Snow Canyon Parkway and Tuacahn Drive and indicated he is still concerned with the placement of the sign at the roundabout. He said it is impossible for pedestrians or bicyclists moving from north to south to make eye contact with approaching motorists. He inquired if the height of the sign could be raised by approximately eighteen inches (18"). Judy Gubler stated the Technical Review Committee (TRC) reviewed this concern today and decisions were made on the size and appearance of the signs.
Council Member McDonald - no report
Council Member Mendenhall - no report
Council Member Roberts reported he and Mayor Hart were in attendance at the VA meeting today. The VA project is on schedule and operating within their budget.
Council Member Densley - no report
Mayor Hart reported there was an event with the Clean Air Coalition on Monday, July 30, 2012 launching the community challenge which is intended to cause people to focus on eliminating, reducing and consolidating trips to the grocery store and other trips. Ivins City is part of that challenge and it continues through August 2012. He reminded the City Council that on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Washington County Fair Grounds the Ivins City Royalty will be making a presentation. Mayor Hart asked the Council to think of recommendations for a representative to sit on the Washington County Arts Council and the committee for the suggestions for what should go in the center of the new roundabout and consider those at the next City Council meeting. Mayor Hart reported there has been vandalism to some of the water features in the City. Judy Gubler suggested a camera be placed so the City can see who is vandalizing the water features. Council Member Mendenhall referred to the committee for what goes into the roundabout and indicated she would sit on that committee and represent the City Council. Mayor Hart referred to Snow Canyon State Park and indicated it is the consensus that the Resource Management Plan that was drafted in 1998 will continue to be the guiding document for the Park and the Memorandum is currently being drafted.
Judy Gubler reported there have been some complaints about the contractor pouring concrete at night for the VA project. Those pours need to be approved through the City. Mayor Hart and Council Member Roberts indicated they will let the appropriate people know. She has had some inquiries as to what is occurring on the parcel of land that is near Entrada by the roundabout. A trail for livestock is being cleared. That land is currently being used for greenbelt. The Ivins Irrigation Company has secured additional water from a couple of other sources to extend the shares. The irrigation will be extended with the hope it will be available through October.
Dale Coulam stated it was brought up previously to consider a resolution or ordinance to allow electronic meetings. The City Recorder received an email from a citizen with questions about electronic meetings and he provided those questions and a sample resolution to the City Council Members for their review.
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Items to be placed on future agendas - None |