All present included Mayor Hart,
Council Member Mehr,
Council Member McDonald,
Council Member Johnson,
Council Member Roberts,
and
Council Member Densley.
STAFF:
City Manager/Attorney Dale Coulam,
Director of Finance Wally Ritchie,
Public Works Director/City Engineer Chuck Gillette,
and
City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
EXCUSED: None.
Council Member Mehr led the Flag Salute
Council Member Mehr gave the Invocation
There were no disclosures or conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.
Tom Butine provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Mayor and City Council. A copy of the presentation is available by request through Ivins City Hall. He indicated that data has been analyzed from the last six (6) or seven (7) years regarding the Lake Powell pipeline. Ivins City and other cities in Washington County endorsed the Lake Powell pipeline approximately ten (10) years ago. He has been trying to have discussions with water professionals on the costs, issues and risks involved with the Lake Powell pipeline during that time but has never had a good forum so he is addressing City Councils to help create that forum. He would like to find out the range of cost and the payment scheme, the risk to the Colorado River, water usage and costs and benefits of conservation. He stated that a recent audit showed that the pipeline could not be justified with the data used. He felt that the focus should be concentrated on conservation rather than the pipeline. The current low-end construction costs are estimated to be $1.5 billion and with interest on a bond, that would increase to $8 billion dollars. Impact fees would increase $10,000.00 and water usage rates would increase $7.50. He would like the County and cities in the County to do more fact-finding research before going after the Lake Powell pipeline. Mayor Hart referred to the recent water conference where there were representatives from Western Resource Advocates there and inquired if Mr. Butine attended that conference. Tom Butine stated yes but indicated that there was no opportunity to discuss it. He stated there needs to be work sessions to open up the discussion.
Parks and Rec Report
Public Safety Report
Mayor Hart indicated that the Parks and Recreation Director and Public Safety Director were excused. Written reports were previously provided and available by request through Ivins City Hall.
No report. There was no meeting on May 31, 2016.
Resolution
Wally Ritchie stated that the Budgets were finalized at the previous City Council meeting. The Resolution is a formality. Council Member Densley indicated that Wally and the Department Heads put a lot of work into this process and expressed his appreciation. The Mayor and other City Council members agreed.
MOTION: Council Member Johnson moved to approve Resolution No. 2016-13R, a Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, amending the Budgets for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016 and adopting the Final Budgets for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017
SECOND: Council Member Densley
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mehr |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Johnson |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
Roll call vote. All Council Members voted in favor.
Ordinance
Dale Coulam indicated there is a section of Ivins code that addresses rules and regulations for Parks. Fire Lake Park at Ivins Reservoir requires more specificity. All of the signs that have the prohibitions have been listed out and are expressly prohibited. Public Safety had some people at Ivins Reservoir asking where these prohibitions were written so its now all included in this ordinance. There's also a discrepancy in the listed park hours. One sign indicates the park is open dawn to dusk and that's the general rule, but the times would vary throughout the year. The Public Safety Department would like to have drop dead times to make it easier to enforce. Mayor Hart stated that the residents who live near the reservoir are concerned with things occurring at the reservoir after dark that are not good. It's important that dawn to dusk be recognized as the operating hours of the park. Dale Coulam indicated that an option to a set time would be to indicate that the park is closed to the public during non-daylight hours. Council Member Roberts likes the specific time period for the park to be closed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.. Council Member Densley referred to Snow Canyon State Park and stated that their hours are defined as the park being closed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.. Council Member Mehr inquired if the language of "shall be illegal" is used at any other park in the community or only at Fire Lake Park. Dale Coulam indicated the language is stronger for Fire Lake Park because of the prior problems and history at Fire Lake Park that are not present in other areas in the City. Council Member Mehr referred to the future amenities like a bike path around the reservoir and inquired about individuals wanting to use that prior to 6:00 a.m. when it's cool. Dale Coulam clarified that individuals could still do that. The ordinance is defined very narrowly as the causeway, the four (4) acre swim area and the beach area around that. Part of the agreement with all of the parties is that Ivins City will strictly enforce the rules in those areas. Council Member Densley referred to fires and inquired if individuals will be allowed to bring their barbecue grills. Dale Coulam stated that is not currently allowed but may evolve once a pavilion goes in. Currently there is a huge issue with fires and because of the history at the Ivins Reservoir and the concerns of the neighboring residents, fires are an absolute prohibition. The rules will need to be addressed in the future because right now it's in the experimental stage. Council Member Roberts indicated that a resident complained to him about being unable to drive down to the water and unload a canoe because of a gate that is locked and prevents people from driving down to the water. Mayor Hart explained that the biggest concern about opening that gate is safety. Where the restrooms are located, people are crossing right where the gate is to get to the restrooms. Council Member Densley inquired what the reason was for the gate being locked. Dale Coulam stated it's private property and the owner doesn't want vehicles in that area.
MOTION: Council Member Densley moved to approve Ordinance No. 2016-14, an Ordinance of Ivins City, Utah, amending Section 11.04.101 of the Ivins City Code regarding Park Rules & Regulations, as amended
SECOND: Council Member Roberts
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mehr |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Johnson |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
Council Member Mehr requested discussion to clarify the amendments. Dale Coulam clarified the verbiage.
Roll call vote. All Council Members voted in favor.
Dale Coulam indicated that Chuck Gillette has looked into some options for street lights. Currently the lighting is a flood light that shines up into a hood that then reflects out. The LED version shines out the open space and you can see the glare of the light from all sides. He asked why the flood light couldn't be replaced with an LED bulb and have the same effect. It's possible that would void the warranty. The Mayor and City Council suggested this item be tabled until Chuck could be there.
MOTION: Council Member McDonald moved to table
SECOND: Council Member Johnson
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mehr |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Johnson |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |