All present included Mayor Hart,
Council Member Elwell,
Council Member McDonald,
Council Member Roberts,
and
Council Member Densley.
STAFF:
City Manager/Attorney Dale Coulam,
Director of Finance Alan Rae,
Public Works Director Dave Glenn,
and
Deputy City Recorder Terri Fabio.
EXCUSED:
Council Member Mendenhall
Audience: Karen Wolf, Barbara Rusick, Connie Butterfield, Tracey Welsh, Brad Hays, Claudette Larsen, Tom Pruden, Lance Anderson, Sandy Johnson, Gayle Bray and others who did not sign in.
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Acknowledgement of Quorum |
Mayor Hart acknowledged that there was a quorum present and indicated Council Member Mendenhall was excused.
Council Member McDonald led the Flag Salute
Council Member McDonald gave the Invocation
There were no disclosures or conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.
Mayor Hart introduced the Ivins Princess Royalty. Miss Ivins: Emily Bryan; 1st Attendant: Shiann Ruesch; 2nd Attendant: Jacquel Bozarth; and Miss Congeniality Brooke Schwendiman. The pageant was held at Snow Canyon High School and was televised.
Mayor Hart presented the Mayor's Award for Community Service to Betty Barnum. Mayor Hart read Resolution No. 2013-13R, a copy of which is available by request through Ivins City Hall.
Tracey Welsh indicated INKAS is asking for approval of the concept for a dog park. INKAS intends to form a committee to pursue the details of design, cost and negotiation of an Interlocal Agreement regarding funding and managing the dog park. Mayor Hart inquired if the council would like this to be an agenda item. Council Member Elwell requested this item be discussed on a future City Council agenda. Council Member Densley inquired as to the cost and Tracey Welsh stated that would be one purpose of the committee. The action for the Council tonight would be to approve the formation of the committee. Council Member Elwell has some concerns if there is going to be a full discussion and decision at tonight's meeting. Dale Coulam indicated this is preliminary, it is a presentation of the idea and staff is looking for a general approval to proceed with negotiating some of the terms and exploring what the costs may be. When this item comes back for formal action, it would be in the form of an Interlocal Agreement between Santa Clara and Ivins City. This idea was presented to Santa Clara first and they are willing to contribute the land towards this project but they want to know if Ivins is willing to explore what Ivins part in the arrangement would be. Council Member Elwell stated he would like INKAS to proceed with obtaining cost information for the City Council and expressed a concern regarding Santa Clara loaning the land rather than actually donating the land. If Santa Clara decides to build something on the land down the road, he is concerned with reimbursement for what would have been contributed on Ivins' behalf. He is also concerned with setting a precedence. He referred to the Interlocal Agreement regarding the Sand Hollow Aquatic Center and Ivins residents benefitting from reduced prices because of that arrangement. With a dog park, it's open to everybody. He thinks a dog park would be a great thing and would like to see Ivins move forward with the appropriate assurances and cost factors. Council Member Roberts suggested looking at land that Ivins City may be able to dedicate to a dog park. The Mayor and City Council agreed a committee should be formed to explore this option further.
Mayor Hart indicated Ivins City receiving this award is a tribute to the caliber of work provided by Ivins Finance Director Alan Rae and those who work with him. The Mayor and City Council presented Alan Rae with the award.
Dave Glenn provided a written report to the Mayor and City Council, a copy of which is available by request through Ivins City Hall. City Engineer Chuck Gillette and Building and Zoning Administrator Kevin Rudd were excused from the meeting.
Commissioner Anderson reported that the Planning Commission approved a final plat for The Palisades at Snow Canyon Phase 1 and discussed regulation of commercial signage.
Council Member Roberts inquired what the total balance is for the General Fund. Alan Rae stated it is approximately $938,000. Prior to this year, the maximum General Fund balance the City could have was 18% of the City's estimated revenues. Ivins is right at that 18% maximum. In January, 2013 the Utah State Legislature increased that amount to 25%. The City could increase the General Fund by approximately $250,000 and still be within the maximum amount allowed by law. Council Member Densley likes the way the budget has been done and is comfortable with it. Council Member Roberts referred to a request for funding from Tami Fullerton for the Washington County Youth Crisis Center and recommended adding $2,000 to the budget for that center. Council Member McDonald suggested the City donate more and suggested budgeting $4,000 or $5,000. The Mayor and City Council discussed this and agreed to budget $5,600 for the Youth Crisis Center with $2,000 being paid out initially. The Mayor and City Council would like to review the budget again at the next City Council meeting and see estimated costs for road repairs in the Indian Shadows Mobile Home Estates subdivision. Dave Glenn stated the cost is approximately $450,000 to $500,000. Mayor Hart suggested staff bring preliminary numbers to the Mayor and City Council at the next City Council meeting.
Dale Coulam provided the requested changes to the Mayor and City Council. The Mayor and City Council focused their discussion on Section 16.11.135 (4)(e) "Entrance Archway and Gates". The Mayor and City Council agreed that the archway could face towards the front if it was set back 15' from the sidewalk or property line, whichever is closer and the 45 degree angle provision is removed. The Mayor and City Council agreed to the other changes made previously and agreed to review this again at the next City Council meeting with the changes made at tonight's meeting.
MOTION: Council Member McDonald moved to table item 5)B
SECOND: Council Member Elwell
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
| Council Member Mendenhall |
ABSENT |
Dale Coulam indicated the corrections to the Table of Uses discussed at the last meeting have been made and this is on for approval to move forward to a public hearing. The Mayor and City Council agreed to notice this for a Public Hearing.
Dale Coulam referred to the draft document, a copy of which is available by request through Ivins City Hall. He stated the City has already held a Public Hearing on this item. It will be adopted by a Resolution after the City Council agrees to final language. Council Member Elwell referred to the "Executive Summary" and indicated the fifth paragraph seems to be out of left field and doesn't fit. He doesn't have a problem with that being in there but thinks it needs to be modified. He suggested the word "programs" be removed and it read in part "Ivins will continue to encourage reasonable affordable housing options by allowing for a variety of housing types in attractive, functional neighborhoods to meet the needs of all income levels. This will be or can be accomplished by providing sufficient land zoned..." The Mayor and City Council agreed to that language and suggested the words "can be" instead of "will be". Council Member Elwell referred to "Goal 2" and inquired if Ivins wants to encourage accessory dwelling units, which he reads as casitas. Ivins has a separate ordinance that addresses casitas. Dale Coulam suggested as an alternative the following language "Encourage affordable rental opportunities for all income ranges." The Mayor and City Council agreed. Council Member Elwell referred to the last line of the second paragraph of the "Special Needs Housing" section and inquired if the word "attraction" should be plural. The Mayor and other City Council members determined the way it is written is grammatically correct. Council Member Elwell referred to "Evaluation of Zoning Code's Effect upon Affordable Housing" and stated the words "to rent" should be "for housing" where it reads in part "...30% of their income to rent...". The Mayor and City Council agreed. Council Member Elwell referred to "Gaps and Needs in Affordable Housing" and suggested the City look at the Five County Association of Governments draft that contained the Gaps and Needs information. He suggested the paragraph read "This section identifies the gaps and needs in Ivins City" and then address the gaps and needs as the Five County Association of Governments has identified. Council Member Roberts suggested that information be included in the paragraph below under "Goals, Objectives, Strategies". The Mayor and City Council agreed. Dale Coulam indicated he will make the changes and bring this back to the City Council for their review at the next City Council meeting.
Council Member Densley reminded the Mayor and City Council that the dedication of the VA facility will be Thursday, May 23, 2013.
Council Member Roberts - no report
Council Member McDonald reported that he attended a solid waste meeting where they discussed an accounting error that occurred years ago in the amount of approximately $12,000 that was found by an Auditor.
Council Member Elwell referred to Council Member Robert's suggestion of a dog park on property owned by Ivins City and in one of Ivins Parks and stated as the City looks forward, he thinks Ivins should strongly look at the investment in Ivins and look at a master plan for the 16 acres of land owned by Ivins City. Mayor Hart indicated that will be part of the Parks and Recreation Impact Fee Study that is being done. Council Member Elwell supports the idea INKAS provided tonight but would also like to look at investing in Ivins City as well.
Mayor Hart reported that the ribbon cutting for the Kayenta Arts Foundation will be on Friday, May 31, 2013.
Dale Coulam reported that staff is reviewing the park capital facilities plan. The City needs to revisit the Parks Impact Fee study. Staff will likely be bringing the Water Impact Fee study to the City Council in the near future. He attended a City Manager's meeting at the health department. One of the main focuses was on smoke shops. There has been legislation passed which allows cities to adopt ordinances regulating those facilities where the cities can be more restrictive than the State. He is drafting an ordinance for the City Council to review at a future City Council meeting.
None beyond what was discussed above.