Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

February 28, 2001, 5:30 p.m.


Present:

Councilmembers: Vernon W. Jones, Community Administrator

Roy A. Nikas Joanne Lessar, City Recorder

Betty P. Wheeler Pat Larsen, Finance Director

Joe L. Piccolo Nick Sampinos, City Attorney

Richard Tatton Gary Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer

Keith Wight, Human Resource Director

Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police


Excused: Mayor Lou Colosimo

Councilmember Stephen L. Denison



Others Present:

Bobby Dixon Geoffrey V. Smith William Pete Noyes Alan Majors

Jackie Majors Annette Beckman Shirley Matheny Sally Mecham

Trixell S. Whimpey Gillian Moosman Virginia Saindon Kittie Feichko

Lisa McKendrick Mike Neer Michael Crowson Don Adams

Frankie Hadden Mark Cooke Samantha Fisher Betty Marshall

Bette McKendrick Maria L. Jolley Judy Martin Sandi Keele

Peter Hess Linda C. Varner Wendi Hicks Steve Wallenda

Rachel Wallenda Felix Bruno Lori Prince Toni Johnson

Bill Thurman Shane Miller Kursten Thayn Barbara Jeffs

Jodi Liin Bonnie Carter Gary Christman Ralyn Carter

Kim Shaff Mary B. Gordon Gary Lyon Becky Basso

Ryan Basso K. Morris Colleen Quigley


Councilmember Nikas led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above members in attendance.


MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that in the absence of Mayor Colosimo, that Councilmember Roy A. Nikas be appointed Mayor Protempore. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the minutes of January 30, 2001 be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the minutes of February 13, 2001 be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Mayor Protem Nikas opened the Public Hearing at 5:31 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed rezoning of Southeast Price. Vern Jones reported that the City is divided into zones. These zones are included in a Master Plan so the City can control what is allowed in specific zones, such as residential, commercial and manufacturing zones. In this particular case, a developer came to the Planning and Zoning Commission with a request to change a parcel of land in East Price from RR to CD and commercially develop it. Planning and Zoning discussed the issue and made a recommendation to the City Council that they were in favor of that change, which is why this Public Hearing is being held tonight.

Mike Neer, Civil Engineer with Pacific Land Design. Explained the nature of the rezoning request. They are requesting that 11.5 acres of rural residential be rezoned Commercial

Development. The property is located east of Highway 55, bordered by Nelson Lane on the north and 300 South on the south. There is already a 5 acre parcel that is zoned CD, which is between this proposed rezone and State Highway 55. The reason for the rezone is for a potential development of a retail store. His client has reviewed the area quite extensively over the past 2-3 years and identified this area to be an excellent place for a store this type and size. They met with City staff in September, 2000, to acquire information on site development. They met again with City staff and the Utah Department of Transportation in October, 2000, to discuss site and development issues in order to get this site developed. On January 8, 2001, they attended a Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting and received a preliminary site plan approval and a favorable recommendation for a rezoning. Based on input from the Commission, they met with neighbors and had a conference call with one of the neighbors on Nelson Lane to try to work out some issues with site development. They had a neighborhood meeting at the Housing Authority on January 31st. On February 13th they met with the sewer district and again with City staff on February 14th. A lot of work has been completed, such as gathering information on the site, technical studies on the soils, traffic studies, wetlands studies, storm drainage and utilities. Rezoning this 11.5 acres of property makes the existing commercial property a lot more developable.

Michael Crowson, Associate For Pacific Land Design. He feels the entire SR55 corridor is more or less the commercial corridor. Their proposal is continuous with what is happening along that corridor and what has already been zoned. Their rezoning request is contiguous to adjacent commercial properties and will essentially orchestrate with some of the other commercial uses already in the corridor. Mr. Crowson introduced Don Adams, Pacific Land Design Traffic Engineer.

Lynda Varner, local resident. She has lived in this area all her life. Her emotional appeal comes tonight not only anti WalMart but pro-neighborhood. A lot of the adjacent property, as she indicated on the display map, belongs to the Housing Authority. The evaluation of the Housing Authority property is more than the piece that is requested for rezoning. Every property has an evaluation. When there is a rezoning, the evaluation of each of the properties is reviewed. If the evaluations stack up more than 2/3 on the opposing side, the rezoning is not legal. Lynda asked Mr. Sampinos if this ruling is still correct? Mr. Sampinos stated that he did not know, but would be glad to research it. Lynda stated that this was in effect when Joy Manufacturing developed. The housing evaluations are more than the piece of property that is being requested for rezoning, which is just a small chunk. The rest is already zoned CD, which is close to the main highway, which is fine. That is the way the plan was. The other side was to be kept residential. Castle Country Housing has built, along with Thomas Development and recently Jack Leautaud. We also have the Housing Authority, Mountain View Meadows, the elderly and disabled, and Hidden Valley. Then there is also Francis Duzenack's property which is across the road. WalMart is a nice store, KMart is a nice store. This is not the point. The point is the neighborhood. When the survey was done for Price City, this Council set aside in each neighborhood in Price a green piece or a recreation area, but East Price has none. They got high density housing because Lamond Williams didn't want it in Northeast Price. She knows Councilmember Piccolo recently brought this up and cautioned Mr. Leautaud about how much more he wants to see there. She knows the Council is concerned about this. She is too. She is concerned that they want a pro-neighborhood. She understands perfectly why the land owners want to sell. When they wanted their privacy and didn't want their roads widened in front of their house, they all stuck together and it didn't happen. She and the rest of the neighbors are going to stay there. They want their privacy. She personally feels that people are more important than 671 more trips an hour on a road and all that traffic and all of the customers that would be coming to the WalMart store. At a recent meeting she attended of the Planning and Zoning Commission, they upheld the South Price neighborhood. The South Price neighborhood didn't want the mental health retreat there. The Commission heard that and they upheld the South Price neighborhood. But they didn't give the nod to the East Price neighborhood of wanting a neighborhood rather than a commercial district. The strip that is there will not interfere with the neighborhood. But when you cut back as far your are going to, you are right in the heart of the neighborhood. The front part is fine, but the new zone is not. Its too much commercial in the neighborhood. They will have no space left. They have roads, high density housing, manufacturing and commercial. There are a lot of other sites in Price that this WalMart store could really be efficiently run, many, many sites. There will be no green spaces or walking paths or a park and there will be traffic. The proposed WalMart store will sit 80 feet in front of her front door. This is not conducive to a neighborhood or her well being or her neighbors well being. They can create retaining walls and sound barriers and traffic lights, but it doesn't replace sitting on your front porch in the morning and having your privacy. The different things that can be worked out might be alright and they may not. With all the other places in Price where this wonderful store can go, the lot they have chosen is too small. If they are forced to put in the roads the size that they need to be, its because of the City's land use codes. Why should they be any different than Carbon Credit Union's road or Checker Auto Parts road? Why should they waive these things? Mayor Protem Nikas asked if she was suggesting that the City is asking to waive these things now? Lynda stated that she had a conversation earlier today with Francis Duzenack, Planning and Zoning Administrator and Building Official, when that information was basically told her. If that isn't their intent, forgive her. Mayor Protem Nikas stated that as a Council, they have not even seen any of the plans, and they don't want to jeopardize any kind of conditional use negotiations that may take place if this were approved by Planning and Zoning and the rest of the Council. The maps at the domes are all preliminary. Lynda stated that as a home owner on the little strip between the manufacturing zone and the commercial zone, and if you add more, it locks her in. Her best use, in the future, may not be her house. It will be something else. Basically, she feels that when a big retail commercial place moves it, they of course, will have profit as their bond #1. She encourages the Council to think of another bond #1, and that is, of course, the people that live in the area. The Housing Authority and the apartments and all of the others, are temporary dwellings. The people that are there now may possibly not be there next month. So when a person that is there now says I'm for this big retail development may be gone in three months. The next one may not want that. So you have to think more in permanency to the owners of those properties. Lynda presented a letter that basically says the above. She would like this letter to be a part of the minutes of this Public Hearing.

Councilmember Piccolo stated that the petition that was signed by the residents that are in the area for the current rezoning to take place, differs from that petition that was presented to the Planning and Zoning relating to the opportunity to place a mental health facility in South Price. The petition signed there was against it. The petition presented tonight is for the rezoning. Not many residents that he knows personally that live in Housing, are against it. Lynda stated that they are temporary residents, they do not own the property. Councilmember Piccolo stated that he fails to see the relevancy that she has placed in Planning and Zoning's ball court, saying that they rejected one request based on the petition and not the other, because the petitions are completely different in their nature. This petition, favoring the rezoning, was circulated to the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to them making their favorable recommendation. The majority of residents want to see the change take place, and even though they may move away, it seems that 7out of 10 that move back in would still be favorable toward the situation.

Shirley Ann McNeed. She lives in Housing and has no intentions of leaving Price. All of the ladies and gentlemen she knows that live in Housing and the people in low income and the people in the other housing, are very much for this. She rides in a cart and widening Nelson Lane and constructing a sidewalk will be great for her, plus all the lighting. Mayor Protem Nikas stated that the Council does not have all the details on widening Nelson Lane. Right now, the Council is not approving the widening of the lane, only the rezoning to Commercial. Ms. McNeed stated that in one meeting held regarding WalMart, it was stated that WalMart was not allowed in Florida or some other states. However, she has found that WalMart is in all states, plus Canada and Mexico. She has been behind the present WalMart and found it to be clean.

Peter Hess, local resident. He has lived in Price since 1979. Nobody in this room doubts that the coal mining industry in this County is on the downhill slide. As residents of this area, we have to have more jobs or we are going to have a mass outflow of people. None of us want to see this. If we do not allow this rezoning to take place, we will be sending them a message as well as to other large commercial entities that we don't want jobs in this area. We don't want to do that. He loves living in Price and will spend the rest of his life here, but he needs employment.

Kathy Barney, local resident. She and her husband recently placed a house on Nelson Lane. They have no problem with WalMart being there, other than the fact that Nelson Lane is a very small lane. They have talked with Pacific Land Design and they are working with them. She is here to support their neighborhood and also to support Pacific Land Design. If they can figure out something and work together, they will all be happy. The trucks on the lane will be a problem with the elderly as well as the children. If Pacific Land Design works with them, hopefully they can help them out as well.

Shane Miller, local resident and employee of WalMart. In his position with WalMart, he has the opportunity to work with financing and review quite a bit of what takes place with some of the monies that the store generates. WalMart is very committed to being involved with the neighborhoods and community. In 1999, WalMart contributed $163,000,000 to their communities. That number grew to $190,000,000 in 2000. The store in Price takes part in that. Through different community events last year, such as scholarships and fund raisers, plus a number of different things in the community, the Price WalMart contributed over $80,000 back into the community. $25,000 of that came during the month of December. He is talking about people who don't have jobs and who don't have Christmas's. WalMart is a company that stands behind them. In December, 2000, the Price WalMart provided 125 children with a Christmas that they would have otherwise gone without.

Felix Bruno, local resident. The mines have been down. A mine recently layed off 360 men. This new WalMart will put 380 people to work, which Price needs. He knows what kinds of taxes WalMart will pay. Their blacktop will be more than what he pays for his property taxes. This town needs that. He lives on Airport Road. He owns four or five homes in the area.

Alan Majors, property owner. He spoke for himself as well as the other property owners in the area. They are all for this rezoning. He was here when Sam Oliveto had to rezone for the HUD properties. He was against it until he talked to Sam, and Sam said, "this is good for the community, we need it". Afer that, Alan said he never said no more. He feels the WalMart project is a good thing for the community. He reviewed it for days and days after they asked him to sell his property. It will be an inconvenience for his neighbors, but thinks between the managers and everybody, it can be worked out. He hates to see the project go to the County. The City needs more taxes. His house and the one owned by Olga Halamandaris will be displaced.

Gary Christman, local resident. He sits in the parking lot of the present WalMart everyday eating his lunch. There are quite a few of the ladies in wheelchairs that live in Housing. They have to cross the street everyday. If this store is on the other side of the highway, it will be a lot safer for them.

Jim Jensen, owner of property north of the proposed store. He is in favor of the rezoning and of the store being there. It will be a good addition to that property. The property needs to be cleaned up, except for where the homes presently sit. Its in a good location, but he is concerned with what will happen to Nelson Lane and the position of the truck docks that would be directly in front of his apartment complex. When the plans are set for the arrangement of the loading docks and traffic patterns, he would like to be able to add his input so that they are not impacted to the point where it will be a detriment or a safety hazard for the people who live nearby in the housing units and for the people who rent from him. He would like to continue to be involved in the planning and any restrictions that might be placed on what happens along Nelson Lane.

Councilmember Tatton stated that the Conditional Use Permit process is similar to the rezoning process. There is public input into that process via the Planning and Zoning and back to the Council. There is an opportunity for the public to place their input if it goes in that direction.

Annette Beckman, resident of Housing. Speaking for a lot of people, they are so excited about the new WalMart and can't wait.

Jeffrey Smith, resident of Roscrea Apartments. He lives across the street from 300 South. He has talked to a lot of people who live in those apartments and has not heard anyone say they are concerned about the neighborhood. There is an empty lot, except for Mr. Majors home. Nobody is doing anything with it, there is no park. It is just a big empty lot that someone can do more with.

Jackie Majors, property owner. She thinks a large retailer would be a great tax base for the City. Everyone is visualizing Nelson Lane the way it is now. It is going to be widened and there are going to be sidewalks for the elderly, which will be a plus and in their favor. The area is an eyesore and needs to be cleaned up. It will help the City, it will not cost the City anything.

Colleen Quigley, Housing Authority Boardmember. Speaking for the rest of the boardmembers, she thinks WalMart is a wonderful store and an asset to our community. They are concerned about the safety and quality of life of their residents. She doesn't know how wide the road will be or the issues of drainage and traffic. These issues need to be addressed so that there are no assumptions. Just because we are in an area with high employment, we should not look the other way as far as rezoning. The issues of the road, the noise, the lighting, etc., should be reviewed. Mayor Protem Nikas asked if the Housing Authority was against the rezoning or is it in favor of working with the Conditional Use Permit to address those issues. Ms. Quigley stated that it has never been put to a vote one way or the other. Every time they have met, they have stated their concerns and were told that they would get back to them. She hasn't seen a document indicating the width of the road or the exact plan for the water and flooding issue, or what exactly the lighting plan is. Councilmember Piccolo stated that all of the above issues are based on the Conditional Use Permit. The zoning issue is based on land use priorities. All of those issues will receive attention. If he can speak out of turn for Pacific Land Design, all of those issues are being negotiated with property owners and residents at this time and have been considered. They are irrelevant to the land use as far as zoning goes. In keeping with the proper priority, the land use has to be determined before the Conditional Use can be granted. There will be an opportunity with City staff or with Pacific Land Design to discuss these issues. Councilmember Tatton referred to a letter received from Parsons, Behle and Latimer, representing the Housing Authority of Carbon County. The letter indicates that in light of the numerous adverse impacts outlined in the letter, the Housing Authority requests that the City Council reject the request for rezoning. Ms. Quigley stated that she had only seen the letter briefly, but that it was her impression to get the answers to these questions first before the zoning was approved, as things seem to get out of hand and things don't get done.

Kathy Morris, Chairman of the Housing Authority. They met with Pacific Land Design. Their concern is that Pacific Land Design has been reluctant to make a commitment or give a steady position on what they will or will not do. Their letter actually says they are not opposed to the rezoning, but feel they are left out of the planning. She has not been told or heard anything about the road. However, Mrs. Majors comes to the meeting tonight and knows about the road. Nobody has come back to the Housing Authority and said yes, we believe this is an idea we can work with and mitigate this issue or no, its just out the door. Hence, you got the letter from Parsons, Behle and Latimer.

Vern Jones requested that the letter received from both Parsons, Behle and Latimer and Lynda Varner be made a part of this minute record.

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Ordinance #2001-005, rezoning the property in East Price from RR to CD be approved, that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the ordinance and that it become effective upon publication. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

Vern Jones reported that part of the land rezoned above contained land that was residential and carried a small requirement for signage. The signs allowed in residential areas cannot be very large. As the area was rezoned, it will be necessary to change the size of the signage to enable the large retail store to construct signs that will match the nature of the business. Councilmember Piccolo stated that the sign request for the current CD district of an S-3 is not exceptional or extraordinary. All of the current CD districts in price have an S-3 sign zone. Jim Jensen asked if these signs will exceed the current size of KMart or any of the other businesses in these zones. The Council informed Mr. Jensen that they would not. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the Public Hearing close and that the S-3 Sign Zone be approved for the properties rezoned in East Price. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried. Public Hearing closed at 6:20 p.m.

Joanne Lessar reported that Pacific Land Design is requesting approval for an off premise beer retailer license (Class "B") for their proposed retail outlet in East Price. Lynda Varner referred to a second letter sent by Parsons, Behle and Latimer. Nick Sampinos read the letter received from Parsons, Behle and Latimer regarding this request. The letter referred to State Code 32A10-1015 pertaining to beer sales and their proximity to a church located at the corner of 300 South and State Highway 55, which is contiguous to the price retail development site. Nick stated that he reviewed the State Statutes on this quite some time ago regarding this same retail outlet. The Statute states that licenses may not be granted by any local authority to sell beer in the proximity of any church or school. The local authority granting the license may determine in each case what constitutes priority. The Council needs to decide where this church is, how close it will be to the proposed development and whether, in their opinion, would be in the best interest of the City to allow the off premise beer retailer license that is being requested. Mayor Protem Nikas pointed out that there is no request for any on premise beer license. It is simply for a grocery store, convenience store, or package agency. Mr. Sampinos pointed out that in 1999, the Supreme Court ruled in a case that basically confirmed the local authority's ability to handle and deal with beer licenses and to regulate those beer licenses. They can basically reject or approve them, whatever they feel is in the best interests of the City. Mayor Protem Nikas asked if there was a need to table this or if there was any other areas within the City with a similar situation. Councilmember Piccolo stated that the Gas-N-Go convenience store is located next to a church in East Price and the Methodist Church is located less than 500 feet from a Maverick convenience store on Main Street. Smiths grocery store is also located next to a church. Mr. Sampinos and Police Chief Shilaos indicated that they have never received a complaint in this regard. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that permission be given to Pacific Land Development for an off premise beer retailer license. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Mayor Protem Nikas opened the Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. to receive input on the proposed budget revision for FY2000/2001. Pat Larsen stated that the revision increases the General Fund $54,275, decreases the Water Fund $139,000 and increases the Electric Fund $19,450. There being no further comments, Councilmember Tatton moved that the Public Hearing be closed, that Resolution #2001-02 be adopted, and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried. The Public Hearing closed at 6:32 p.m.

Jim Shorts, representing Hal Renfrow and Cedar Hills Apartments, discussed the continual billing of utilities on vacant apartments. Towards the end of last year, 12 apartments became vacant. This amounts to approximately $35.00/month per unit. If this trend continues through this year, Mr. Renfrow will have paid over $6,000 for utilities on vacant apartments. Mr. Renfrow is asking if water and sewer fees can be waived when those apartments are vacant? Mr. Shorts called other cities and found that they charge a small fee to keep the account active. The Council informed Mr. Shorts that an ordinance was passed several years ago adopting this ruling. In drafting this ordinance and trying to make everything fair, the exceptions list was so long it was ridiculous. Who do you say no to. This is why the apartment complexes came under the same ruling. The Council stated that they would review this ordinance and get back to Mr. Shorts. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the item be tabled and placed on Unfinished Business. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Mayor Protem Nikas presented a five (5) year agreement with other governmental entities establishing the policies and procedures governing the organization and the operation of the joint Castle County Regional Information Center. Those participating entities are the USDA Forest Service, Manti-La Sal National Forest, the Bureau of Land Management, Emery Country Travel Bureau, Carbon County Travel Bureau, Price City, Utah Division of Parks and Recreation, College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum, and the Canyonlands Natural History Association. Last year Price City's share to operate this center was $4,000. This year it will be between $2,500 - $2,600. Mayor Protem Nikas recommended that the agreement be approved. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the agreement be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the document. Further, that funds not be allocated until review of the CCRIC budget. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Cheryl Jones to operate a daycare at her home located at 47 East 200 North. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the business be approved upon purchase of a business license. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for Conditional Use Permits.

Cyber Auto Glass - 375 South Carbon Avenue (BTAC), Brent Yorga-Owner (Business)

Independent Contractor Services Company - 214 East 100 North, Sign

Castle Valley Community Theater - Temporary A-Frame Signs


MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the requests be approved, that Conditional Use Permits be issued, and that business licenses be purchased where applicable. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.


12. SHAUNA FASSETT, FOUR POLICE OFFICERS, GARY PEREA, JOHN HAYWARD - Travel Approved

Mayor Protem Nikas presented the following travel requests:

Shauna Fassett - Spring 2001 TAC Meeting, May 8-11, Cedar City, Utah

Four Police Officers - Officer Street Survival Class, April 10-12, Salt Lake City, Utah

Gary Perea, John Hayward - Heavy Equipment Operator Training, March 25-30, St. George, Utah

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the travel be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

13. ORDINANCE # 2001-006 - Supplementing Chapter 11, Residential and Multiple Residential

Districts of The Land Use Management And Development Code of Price City, 1997 Edition

Vern Jones presented Ordinance #2001-006, supplementing Chapter 11, Residential and Multiple Residential Districts, of the Land Use Management and Development Code of Price City, 1997 Edition. This involves certain businesses, such as repair shops, in residential areas. A committee was formed to review this and as a result, it was recommended that this ordinance be adopted, which places the same language in the Land Development Code as is in the Business License Code. They now read exactly the same - repair shops and other businesses are prohibited in residential areas. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Ordinance #2001-006 be adopted, that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the ordinance and that it become effective upon publication. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

14. PURCHASE OF COPYING MACHINE FOR CITY HALL - Approved

Vern Jones reported that at the last meeting be received permission to receive proposals for the purchase of a copying machine for City Hall. He presented proposals received from two different businesses and requested permission to purchase a Xerox 5845CA at a cost of $9,315. This is below the budgeted amount. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the purchase be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

15. PURCHASE OF LASER PRINTER FOR CITY HALL - Approved

Vern Jones reported that at the last meeting be received permission to receive proposals for the purchase of a laser printer for City Hall. He presented the proposals received and requested permission to purchase a Model 4550DM a cost of $3,995. This is below the budgeted amount. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the purchase be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

16. COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE UPGRADE - Permission To Submit Application

To The Community Impact Board For A Grant, Public Hearing Scheduled

Police Chief Shilaos requested permission to submit a grant application to the Community Impact Board to purchase computer software and hardware to upgrade his system. Cost of the system is $120,000. The grant application will be for $95,000. The City will fund the balance of $25,000. He also requested permission to schedule a Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed application. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request be granted and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for March 14, 2001. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

17. WATER CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP - Hosted By Price City

Gary Sonntag reported that Price City will host an 8 hour workshop on water conservation sponsored by the State Division of Water Resources. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the Public Works Complex.

18. WATER TRANSMISSION LINE REPLACEMENT - Hansen, Allen & Luce, Inc. - Partial Payment

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $29,686.37 submitted by Hansen, Allen & Luce, Inc., for their contract on the Water Transmission Line Replacement for funding applications and preliminary design of the pipeline. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

19. CDBG ROAD DESIGN AND MEADS WASH STABILIZATION - JUB Engineers, Inc. - Partial Payments

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $3,443 submitted by JUB Engineers, Inc., for their contract on the CDBG 300 North Road Construction design. JUB also submitted a request for a partial payment in the amount of $2,719 for their contract on the Meads Wash stabilization between the canal and 650 North. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the partial payments be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

20. ANNUAL SEWER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT - Agreement With Johansen & Tuttle Engineering, Inc.

Gary Sonntag reported that Johansen & Tuttle Engineering, Inc., submitted a proposal in the amount of $11,250 to complete the design of sewer line replacements and upgrades along the following streets - 300 West from 200 to 500 South; 200 North from 200 to 300 East; 345 East Carbon Avenue; AOG Builging sewer lateral; 600 North from 300 to 400 East; and 400 East from 600 to 900 North. He requested permission to enter into an agreement with this engineering firm to perform the above work. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

21. PARKING LOT/PARK CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND PARK/CEMETERY/ROAD

INTERCHANGE MASTER PLANS - Agreement With Gillies, Stransky, Brems and Smith Architects

Gary Sonntag reported that he received a proposal from Gillies, Stransky, Brems and Smith Architects to perform landscape architectural services to complete the following work - 500 North (300 East Southwest corner) Parking Lot and Park Construction Lot design ($4,560 plus site visits at $690/trip; Cliffview Cemetery Master Plan ($3,200); Storm Water Detention Basin Park Master Plan ($3,000); UDOT Interchanges, 100 North, Carbon Avenue and East Price Master Plans ($9,300). He requested permission to enter into an agreement with this firm to perform the above work. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

22. SWIMMING POOL INTERRUPTIBLE GAS RATE - Agreement With Professional Engineering Services

Gary Sonntag reported that per the Council's direction, he has been pursuing an interruptible gas rate for the swimming pool complex. Attempts have been made to receive proposals for a design/build contract with no success. At this point, he has approached it by potentially hiring the services of a mechanical engineer who will design the project and bid it out. In applying for this gas rate with Questar Gas, the City will need to either install an alternative standby fuel system in the event the gas is turned off or ask Questar Gas for a waiver, where they would allow the City not to have a standby system. In that event, the pool facility would have to be closed for the amount of time that the gas was turned off as we would not be able to heat the pool or the water needed for showers. Steps would have to be taken to prevent pipes, etc., from freezing if the gas was shut off. This project has been budgeted for this year. In the event we need a mechanical engineer, Gary requested permission to accept a proposal from Professional Engineering Services in the amount of $6,500. He is meeting with Questar Gas next week to determine if the City can qualify for a waiver. If not, the City will have to move ahead to install the alternative fuel system. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that in the event engineering services are needed to design an alternative fuel system, that the proposal from Professional Engineering Services be accepted not to exceed $6,500. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

23. RESOLUTION #2001-03 - Adoption of Water Conservation Plan

Gary Sonntag presented Resolution #2001-03, adopting a Citywide Water Conservation Plan. The plan explains the City's historical water development background, water resources, rate structure analysis, issues, opportunities and goals, and implementing and updating the water conservation plan. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Resolution #2001-03 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the meeting adjourn and that a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

Reconvened at 8:08 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.

APPROVED:

ATTEST: Roy A. Nikas, Mayor Protempore
 

Joanne Lessar, City Recorder