All present included Mayor Hart,
Council Member Mehr,
Council Member McDonald,
Council Member Johnson,
Council Member Elliott,
Council Member Densley,
and
City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
STAFF:
Assistant City Manager and Director of Finance Wally Ritchie,
Parks and Recreation Director Benny Sorensen,
Public Safety Director Bob Flowers,
Public Works Director/City Engineer Chuck Gillette,
and
Fleet Mechanic Wilson Jimenez.
EXCUSED: None.
Audience: Claudette Larsen, Sharm & Michael Barton, Sandy Perkins, P. Roper, David Robinson, Lance Anderson and others who did not sign in.
Mayor Hart acknowledged that there was a quorum present and indicated that Council Member Mehr was expected to be present shortly.
Council Member Johnson led the Flag Salute
Council Member Johnson gave the Invocation
There were no disclosures or conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.
Proclamation
Mayor Hart read the Proclamation in support of this critically important cause and recognized that DOVE Center Board Members Ruth Weniger and Vicki Wilson were present. Council Member Elliott requested that they talk about what the Dove Center has been doing lately. Ruth Weniger indicated that there will be an observance on October 10th and a benefit called the Purple Purse Challenge to assist victims with financial abuse, which is a control used by one partner and a barrier for the other partner to leave. She thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Parks and Rec Report
Public Safety Report
Benny Sorensen reported that the Huntsman World Senior Games start next week and the St. George Marathon is this upcoming weekend.
Mayor Hart referred to Chief Flowers and commented that when they get involved in a domestic violence situation, it's late in the process and it's important to provide ways to educate and prevent domestic violence. Police Chief Flowers agreed and commented that the City Council recently approved a Victim's Advocate position and they are finding that there was an underserved population on the west side of the County and that Victim's Advocate works closely with the Dove Center. He reported that SCI PD has hired two (2) new officers, Simon Pikyavit and Reed Briggs. Approximately a year and a half ago, the Ivins City Council supported changing the pay structure for officers and both of these officers are now with SCI PD because of that. The pay structure makes a significant difference to families and has made a different with the last four (4) people that have been hired. He thanked Troy's Autobody for their support with the Soap Box Derby at Heritage Days.
Fire Chief Randy Hancey reported that there has been a change in command and structure at the Fire Department. Former Fire Chief Nelson has moved to Idaho and Randy Hancey has taken over that position. Tyrell Hansen is the Assistant Fire Chief and they are re-organizing and setting up a command structure. The Wildland crews have recently returned after being out most of the summer. The department is busy with the fire and medical crews responding to calls, with the second ambulance also being used. He reported that next week is Fire Prevention Week and there will be games and activities on October 11th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Ivins Fire Station on Center Street. He thanked Council Member Johnson for her help with that. Mayor Hart referred to the outside billing entity that they are using and inquired if that is continuing to prove to be a good thing. Randy Hancey indicated it was and is going well.
Dennis Mehr arrived at 5:40 p.m. He had no disclosures or conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.
Wally Ritchie reported that it was a fairly quick meeting where the Planning Commission approved three (3) Final Plats for the Sage Villas Townhomes, Red Mountain Vistas Townhomes and the Arrowhead Subdivision and discussed zoning amendments.
Ivins Streetlighting Specifications
Chuck Gillette indicated that Fleet Mechanic Wilson Jimenez contacted the manufacturer of the acrylic sheets and they will manufacture each piece that Wilson has designed, for $6.75 if the City orders 100 pieces. The City would order 100 and start installing them. Mayor Hart stated that the color looks to be a lot like the High Pressure Sodium lights. Chuck Gillette agreed and indicated that Wilson has also added sheeting into more of the bollards in front of Rocky Vista University, which you can compare to the bollards across the street and see the difference in color in those and the LED bollards that have a Halloween color to them. The Mayor spoke with Chuck and asked him if the City should change the specifications for street lighting. Dale Coulam wasn't in the office so he needs to get his opinion on requiring people to retrofit their lights. He thought they would likely be grandfathered in and the City wouldn't be able to require them to retrofit their current lights. Chuck Gillette suggested that he could work with Rocky Vista University to pursue a change in color of their lights. Mayor Hart inquired if the lights could be altered from 4000 to 2500 kelvin and then make a statement in the specification that when the option exists for the amber color, that is the requirement. Council Member Densley inquired if reducing the kelvins would impair the light radius. Chuck Gillette stated that was unknown but indicated that there is a standard that Rocky Vista University requires for security purposes. For Ivins purposes, the City uses the light for pedestrians but he could ask Mr. Robinson to answer that. Wally Ritchie clarified that the City needs direction on proceeding with ordering the pieces or holding off on those until some questions are answered. Chuck Gillette stated that the City isn't in a hurry. The Mayor and City Council discussed light pole sizes and banners. Chuck Gillette referred to the 18' street light in the Encanto project and indicated that it seems too tall but that the 12' light pole at Red Mountain Spa is too short. Mayor Hart commented that all of the posts should be standardized. Chuck Gillette referred to there being banner posts on Red Mountain Boulevard, which is 200 East. He inquired if the Mayor and City Council were interested in placing banners there and if so, would they want to place 18' poles there. Council Member Mehr inquired why the height of the poles needs to be raised. Chuck Gillette clarified that there is no room for a banner on the shorter poles. Council Member McDonald referred to the acrylic sheets and previously discussing the light heating up and the effect of that. He inquired if that had been addressed. Chuck Gillette stated that he has been trying to get in touch with the Representative regarding that but hasn't been able to. Mayor Hart inquired if there was a sense that putting the lens that Wilson has designed may cause an increase in heat. Wilson Jimenez indicated that he will record the temperatures at varying times with a temperature gun and report back. Mayor Hart thanked Wilson for his efforts and commented that this has been a huge issue for the City and that Wilson's solution is brilliant.
MOTION: Council Member Mehr moved to continue discussion
SECOND: Council Member McDonald
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mehr |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Johnson |
AYE |
| Council Member Elliott |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
Staff Report
Benny Sorensen reported this is to replace the one that was burned in the fire and is an upgraded replacement. One of the mowers that they currently use is 12 years old and still running but the thought is to purchase something that will replace that and can be used into the future. A portion or possibly all of it may be reimbursed from insurance money from the fire. Council Member McDonald referred to this not be budgeted for. Benny Sorensen indicated that it wasn't. Wally Ritchie clarified that the City knows it will likely be getting half of the money from insurance proceeds and using some money in the capital equipment budget, additionally, the City will be opening the budget in the near future. Council Member Densley inquired if this mower is in stock. Benny Sorensen stated that it was.
MOTION: Council Member Densley moved to approve the purchase of a 96 inch mower for the Parks Department, in an amount not to exceed $32,000
SECOND: Council Member Elliott
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mehr |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Johnson |
AYE |
| Council Member Elliott |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
Fire Lake Park progression
Wally Ritchie provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Mayor and City Council history and progression of Fire Lake Park. A copy of the presentation is available by request through Ivins City Hall. An original Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ivins City, the Washington County Water Conservancy District, Ivins Irrigation Company, the Shivwits Band and Terry Marten. Something to note in that MOU, the City is required to have a Plan of Development and the City cannot do anything without the approval of the other parties. Until the City purchased the land from Terry Marten in approximately 2016, Ivins City didn't own any property at the reservoir. At this point, the City owns the parking lot but nothing else. The other entities outlined in the MOU own the remaining property. In the spring of 2015 the Causeway project began and that defined the swimming area and beach. In the spring of 2016 the MOU was updated and throughout 2018, the City Council approved several expenditures for the park. Currently the causeway, swimming area and beach are complete and the access road and parking lot are in place. A gate is planned to be installed and construction for the storage area, restrooms with showers and a covered lanai are about to begin. An additional beach area was created on the north side of the peninsula and the peninsula has been graded, features a concrete path and will be landscaped with grass and trees and picnic tables will be added. Council Member Mehr inquired if they will be irrigating the grassy areas with the water from the reservoir. Benny Sorensen indicated that was the plan. The Mayor and City Council discussed trees, tables, shade, pavilions, gating and restrooms. There was a question regarding the type of trees that would be planted. Benny Sorensen will provide information on the trees to the Mayor and City Council. Council Member Mehr referred to the installation of the gate and tire rippers and inquired if those can keep people out of the reservoir or if they will help differentiate between the reservoir and Fire Lake Park. He inquired if it was possible to lock the gate rather than to use tire rippers. Mayor Hart clarified that it's a Dawn to Dusk park but if someone is in the park when the gate is locked, they wouldn't be able to get out. With the tire rippers, it allows vehicles to exit but not enter after hours. Council Member McDonald was concerned with the money being spent on this project. They want to do it right but be cautious with the expenditures. Benny Sorensen commented that what they need now is for the bathrooms to be finished. Because of the usage, the bathrooms are the most critical. Council Member Densley commented that the City might as well do the improvements right and be done. Mayor Hart indicated that the City has born the majority of the cost of the project with the Water Conservancy District, Terry Marten and the Shivwits Band contributing in some way. He wasn't opposed to asking the Water Conservancy District to further contribute.
Fire Lake Park expenditure
Chuck Gillette indicated they talked about this with the previous agenda item and requested that an additional $15,000 be added to this expenditure request.
MOTION: Council Member Densley moved to approve the expenditure for a restroom/pavilion building and additional site work on the west side of spillway at Fire Lake Park, in an amount not to exceed $220,000.
SECOND: Council Member Elliott
VOTE: The motion carried.
| Council Member Mehr |
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| Council Member Johnson |
AYE |
| Council Member Elliott |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
NAY |
Entrance sign options
Additional entrance sign option
Wally Ritchie indicated that they were provided with three (3) designs and then a 4th one sent to them after the Desert Rose Park sign was installed. He showed the Mayor and City Council the four (4) different sign designs. Mayor Hart suggested an additional idea that is simple, that being a faux lava rock with a simple cut sign, similar to the one near the Split Rock Reserve. Council Member McDonald and Council Member Densley liked the 4th option, which was the sign similar to what has been placed at Desert Rose Park. Council Member Mehr liked Mayor Harts thoughts about simpler being better. Mayor Hart suggested that Jennifer Chapman superimpose a lava entrance sign. Council Member Mehr referred to the small green Ivins sign that's located on 400 East and Pioneer Parkway. He indicated that it's faded and requested that it be replaced with the exact same thing.
MOTION: Council Member McDonald moved to continue this discussion
SECOND: Council Member Johnson
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mehr |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Johnson |
AYE |
| Council Member Elliott |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |