All present included Mayor Hart,
Council Member Elwell,
Council Member McDonald,
Council Member Mendenhall,
Council Member Roberts,
Council Member Densley,
and
City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
STAFF:
City Manager Judy Gubler,
City Attorney Dale Coulam,
Parks and Recreation Director Benny Sorensen,
and
Public Safety Director Bob Flowers.
EXCUSED: None.
Audience:Noel Broadbent, Jenny Johnson, Claudette Larsen and others who did not sign in.
Boy Scout Troop No. 1824 led the Flag Salute
Council Member Elwell gave the Invocation
There were no disclosures or conflictsof interest with items on this meeting’s agenda.
Mayor Hart requested the rules be suspended for Commissioner Mike Scott to provide the Planning Commission report.
MOTION: Council Member McDonald moved to suspend the rules
SECOND: Council Member Mendenhall
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Mendenhall |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
Commissioner Mike Scott reported the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on a proposed zone change from CN Neighborhood Commercial to R-2-6 Two Family Residential District located on the west side of 200 East from 600 South to 800 South. Color Country Community Housing was the applicant. The Land Use Plan designates that area as High Density and is zoned Neighborhood Commercial. The Planning Commission received approximately one hour of public comment and all were against the proposed zone change, expressing concerns about low income housing, crime, traffic congestion, noise and view blockage. The Planning Commission denied the request but recommended a zone change from CN Neighborhood Commercial to R-1-5 Single Family Residential based on that being a better blend with the surrounding neighborhood. The Planning Commission also completed the zoning ordinance review.
Benny Sorensen reported the flag football season has started. Movies in the Park was cancelled for Friday, September 7th due to a conflict with a scouting event being held in the park. He has used the new sound system with Movies in the Park and he has noticed a significant improvement. Heritage Days will be held on Saturday, September 22nd and there are currently 25 local vendors that will have booths at Heritage Days along with various food vendors. The City is continuing to work on the cemetery improvements.
Bob Flowers reported the transition for the Santa Clara Ivins Police Department is complete and they are moving ahead and making some decisions about badges and patches. They have received numerous complaints about speeding and are responding aggressively. There have been a couple of requests to review some old cases and the families are pleased with the re-investigation results. There was an accident involving a bus on 200 East and Highway 91 where the driver did not stop at the stop sign on 200 East and ran into the bus going down the highway. He complimented the driver of the bus for handling the bus the way he did to keep it from rolling over. The fire season has been busy and he expressed appreciation for the Ivins volunteers. He thanked the Mayor and City Council on behalf of the Public Safety employees for providing a cost of living adjustment to the employees.
Council Member Densley attended a flood control meeting. Washington County and other municipalities in the County would like Ivins to participate in the Flood Control Authority. Mayor Hart indicated all of the cities in Washington County that are participating in the Flood Control Authority will likely increase their storm water rates. The issue of the detention dam is scheduled to be discussed at the next meeting or the meeting after that. We have been scrambling and reaching a lot of dead ends on any outside support for additional funding. The City's best participation may be to complete its own significant flood project so it does not impact Santa Clara or St. George.
Council Member Roberts - no report
Council Member Mendenhall attended a Southwest Mosquito Abatement & Control District meeting today. She provided a brochure to the City Council, a copy of which is available by request through Ivins City Hall. The District has moved into the new building and will become self sufficient beginning 2013. There is a proposed tax increase that will be heard at an upcoming public hearing.
Council Member McDonald attended a Washington County Solid Waste District meeting where they discussed an audit report. The Auditors are pleased with the financials for the Solid Waste District.
Council Member Elwell referred to the Red Rock Detention Basin. He appreciated the City clearing that area which allowed the water to flow better. He suggested the grade for that basin may not be appropriate and requested the City look at that. He noted it was the developer who built that basin and not the City. He provided a fundraising flyer to the City Council. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 and will benefit the Dixie High Air Force JROTC cadets.
Mayor Hart provided an update on the municipalization of power. He met with Rocky Mountain Power and they discussed why Ivins ought to remain with Rocky Mountain Power. It was suggested that a work meeting be held at some point to discuss the municipalization of power. Mayor Hart met with Dixie Escalante Power Company and requested a formal proposal from them. He also met with Santa Clara City regarding the possibility of Santa Clara handling the electrical system. One additional analysis needs to be done and then the information will be forwarded to the City Council for a decision. Entries for suggestions for the Snow Canyon/Tuacahn Drive roundabout have been compiled. There were approximately 15 entries that were given to individuals who will score the suggestions and narrow them down to the top three scoring suggestions for the City Council to consider. Regarding Snow Canyon State Park, the 1998 plan will remain in place and the County Attorney is drafting a Memorandum of Understanding to be distributed for signatures.
Judy Gubler reported that she spoke with the Southwest Mosquito Abatement District regarding the spray schedule for the Red Rock Detention Basin and was told it is on the weekly spray schedule. She is working with staff on the rates that the City charges for water, sewer and storm drain to see if there are any possibilities for savings. She met with Layton Construction regarding the construction of the VA facility and the color of the roof. They wanted to place a white roof on the structure but the City took a strong stand that it should not be white and the color should blend in with the natural surroundings based on the Development Agreement that is in place for the project. She is working with Santa Clara and St. George to discuss the bus service and hopefully move that forward.
No report
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Items to be placed on future agendas |