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All present included Mayor Hart, Council Member Kevin Smith, Council Member Sharon Barton, Council Member Sharon Gillespie, and Council Member Lance Anderson.
STAFF: City Manager Dale Coulam, Building and Zoning Administrator Rob Dalley, Public Works Director and City Engineer Chuck Gillette, Director of Finance Cade Visser, and City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
EXCUSED: Council Member Mike Scott
A. Acknowledgement of Quorum Mayor Hart acknowledged there was a quorum present. Council Member Mike Scott and City Attorney Bryan Pack were excused.
B. Flag Salute Council Member Kevin Smith led the Flag Salute
C. Invocation Council Member Kevin Smith gave the Invocation
D. Disclosures Council Member Lance Anderson referred to agenda items 4)A and 4)B and disclosed that years ago he worked on that property. Council Member Kevin Smith referred to agenda item 5)A and disclosed that he is employed by Tuacahn and Tuacahn is a beneficiary of the RAP tax.
A. Swearing in/introduction of new Public Safety Personnel - Police Chief Jaron Studley and Fire Chief Dan Cazier Police Chief Jaron Studley introduced Officers Katie Whipple and Austin Hudson and conducted the oath of office ceremony. The introduction and oath may be accessed at time stamp 00:04:18. Fire Chief Dan Cazier will provide introductions at a future City Council meeting.
B. Youth Council Presentation PresentationA presentation was provided by the Youth Council regarding The Dignity Index. The presentation and discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:09:30.
C. Department Reports: Building Department; Public Works/Engineering; Finance Building Dept Report Public Works Summary of Operations Engineering Report Finance ReportElectronic reports are available as attachments to this agenda and verbal reports given by Building and Zoning Administrator Rob Dalley, Public Works Director and City Engineer Chuck Gillette and Director of Finance Cade Visser, may be accessed at the following time stamps:
Building and Zoning Administrator Rob Dalley: 00:20:56
Public Works Director and City Engineer Chuck Gillette: 00:24:50
Director of Finance Cade Visser: 00:41:34
D. Planning Commission Report A report was provided to the Mayor and City Council. The report provided by Commissioner Pam Gardiol may be accessed at time stamp 00:43:04.
| 3) | CITIZEN COMMENT & REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Any person wishing to bring an item not otherwise on the Agenda to the attention of the Mayor and City Council may address the City Council at this point by stepping to the microphone and giving his or her name and address for the record. Speaker forms should be filled out in advance and given to the City Recorder. Remarks should be limited to no more than two minutes, unless the Governing Body allocates additional time. The Mayor and City Council will take no action this evening. |
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Public Hearing NoticeBACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The application is complete. The proposed concurrent Land Use and Zoning Amendment are is in compliance with Ivins City Ordinances and the Land Use Plan. The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing and recommended approval. Mayor Hart opened the Public Hearing and indicated that he received written comments from Council Member Mike Scott, in opposition to the change. Those comments were entered into the record as a citizen comment and available as an attachment to this agenda. A resident who lives in the area felt that the City Council should be looking at the Land Use Plan in its entirety but indicated that he felt that the proposed use was excellent due to it being consistent with the Kayenta style of development, providing for a slightly higher density and affordability. There being no further comments in person or through the Zoom application, Mayor Hart closed the Public Hearing. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:47:48.Mike Scott CommentsApplication Location Map Current and Proposed Land Use Maps Current and Proposed Zone Maps OrdinanceBACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Council Member Sharon Barton was not in favor of this change because the General Plan has this piece of land designated as Low Density Residential and she was opposed to the parcel by parcel land use change. She felt that the correct procedure was to revisit the Land Use Map. Council Member Sharon Gillespie agreed that they need to address the Land Use Map but that part of the property was already High Density Residential. What is being requested does fit what the City needs to accomplish as a City as it relates to Moderate Income Housing and was in favor of this. City Manager Dale Coulam commented that he was hearing that there were some Council Members in favor of this but if it were not to be approved, there would need to be findings as to why not. Council Member Kevin Smith was in favor of the change. Council Member Lance Anderson commented that the zone was put on a map by a planner that the City hired to help plan the City, and it hasn't worked. He inquired if the City could require the developer to enter into a Development Agreement where they will agree to keep homes at one level. City Manager Dale Coulam clarified that the City could not obligate, demand or impose conditions that would alter what the ordinance allows unless the developer agreed. Public Works Director and City Engineer Chuck Gillette commented that slopes are protected in Low Density Residential, but not as well in High Density residential. He recommended that this agenda item be continued to obtain more information regarding protecting the slopes. The Mayor and City Council agreed to continue this based on needing information from Ivins Engineering regarding the slope with reference to the High Density Residential Land Use and potentially going before the Sensitive Lands Committee. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:52:56.
MOTION: Council Member Sharon Gillespie moved to continue discussion regarding this Ordinance 2025-11 based on information from Engineering on slope with reference to High Density Residential Land Use and potentially Sensitive Lands Commission as well.
SECOND: Council Member Lance Anderson
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Kevin Smith AYE Council Member Sharon Barton AYE Council Member Sharon Gillespie AYE Council Member Lance Anderson AYE Council Member Mike Scott ABSENT
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 01:15:12.
A. Discuss and consider approval of the Arts Commission’s recommendation regarding the automatic distributions to Tuacahn, Kayenta Arts Foundation and the Arts Commission BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Arts Commission recommended that automatic distributions occur without the requirement to go through the grant application process, for Tuacahn, the Kayenta Arts Foundation and the Ivins Arts Commission for the Arts Corridor, with each being in the amount of $10,000. The City Council agreed. A Resolution will be brought back to the City Council on a future agenda for approval. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:17:10.BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Highway 91 is outside of the Arts Corridor and the Lyman Whitaker sculptures are scheduled to come down in September of this year. The Arts Commission would like to do a fund drive to raise approximately $48,000 to purchase the sculptures, which would include a 10 year warranty. The Mayor and City Council agreed to support that effort. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:24:56.
C. Continued discussion regarding the proposed and/or amended FYE (Fiscal Year Ending) 2025 Budgets to complete and FYE (Fiscal Year Ending) 2026 Budgets BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: There will be two Public Hearings at the next City Council meeting on the budgets. Nothing materially has changed in the budgets. There will be a Talk About at Rocky Vista University in June, to discuss Truth in Taxation. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:27:32.
D. Discuss and consider approval of Ivins City granting a water conservation easement along the Vista Estates development 200 West frontage Staff ReportBACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Vista Estates developer has asked the City to implement a Water Conservation Easement along the 200 West frontage. The easement would be granted to the Washington County Water Conservancy District and limits irrigation in open space areas, allowing the developer to avoid water impact fees for non-landscaped features like trails or sidewalks. This conservation initiative supports Ivins City's long-term water sustainability goals, reducing the demand for water in Ivins landscaping. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:41:00.
MOTION: Council Member Kevin Smith moved to approve Ivins City granting a water conservation easement along the Vista Estates development 200 West frontage
SECOND: Council Member Sharon Barton
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Kevin Smith AYE Council Member Sharon Barton AYE Council Member Sharon Gillespie AYE Council Member Lance Anderson AYE Council Member Mike Scott ABSENT
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 01:42:26.
E. Discussion regarding updating the Master Plan, Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis for Sewer Presentation Sewer Impact Fee Analysis - Draft Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan - Draft Sewer Master Plan - Draft Sewer Rates Analysis - DraftA presentation was provided by Aaron Anderson with Bowen Collins & Associates regarding updating Ivins Sewer Master Plan, Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis. A copy of the presentation is available as an attachment to this agenda. There will be another discussion at the June 5, 2025 City Council meeting with more analysis on volume flow rate and volume metric rate and a Public Hearing will be held at the June 19, 2025 City Council meeting. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:43:44.
F. Discuss and consider Ultra Water Efficiency Standards Ultra Water Efficiency Standards May 2025BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Washington County Water Conservancy District passed a new standard, with the intention to provide a way for developers to reduce their impact fees and allows for better water usage. The agreement is between the developer and the Water Conservancy District but would show up in Ivins documents. The Mayor and City Council requested that Chuck Gillette look at the verbiage and how it would appear in Ivins documents and then bring it back to the City Council. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 02:33:36.
A. Approval of City Council Work Meeting Minutes for May 1, 2025 Minutes - DRAFT
B. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for May 1, 2025 Minutes - DRAFT
MOTION: Council Member Kevin Smith moved to approve the Consent Agenda
SECOND: Council Member Sharon Barton
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Kevin Smith AYE Council Member Sharon Barton AYE Council Member Sharon Gillespie AYE Council Member Lance Anderson AYE Council Member Mike Scott ABSENT
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 02:43:08.
| 7) | CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION |
| 8) | REPORTS |
A. Council The City Council reports may be accessed at time stamp 02:43:16.
B. Mayor No report.
C. City Attorney Bryan Pack The City Attorney was excused. No report.
D. City Manager Dale Coulam No report.
E. Items to be placed on future agendas Items to be placed on future agendas are identified throughout the meeting and will be included on upcoming City Council agendas.
| 9) | CLOSED MEETING |
There was no cause to adjourn to a Closed Meeting.
| 10) | ADJOURNMENT |
MOTION: Council Member Lance Anderson moved to adjourn
SECOND: Council Member Kevin Smith
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Kevin Smith AYE Council Member Sharon Barton AYE Council Member Sharon Gillespie AYE Council Member Lance Anderson AYE Council Member Mike Scott ABSENT
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 02:48:44.The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Respectfully,
Kari D. Jimenez, MPA, MMC
Ivins City Recorder