Present:
Mayor Lou Colosimo
Councilmembers: Betty P. Wheeler, Joe L. Piccolo, Steve Bringhurst, Stephen L. Denison
Vernon W. Jones (Adminis. Ass't.), Joanne Lessar (City Recorder), Pat Larsen (Finance
Director), Nick Sampinos (City Attorney) Gary Sonntag (City Engineer), Aleck Shilaos
(Chief of Police)
Absent and Excused: Councilmember Roy A. Nikas
Others Present: Joe Patterson, Carol McCormick, Rich McCormick, Robert H. Etzel,
Nancy Wood, Paula Jewkes, Charlotte Crippen, Jenni Dickson, Colette Keller, Kimberley
Spigarelli, Mareanna Nyffeler, Kelsey Heiner, Haley Davis, Summer Acerson, Crystal Cook,
Elizabeth Olsen, Kevin Ashby
Mayor Colosimo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above members in
attendance.
1. MINUTES - February 12, 1997
MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the minutes of the February 12,
1997 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst.
2. MINUTES - February 24, 1997
MOTION. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that the minutes of the February 24,
1997 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
3. MINUTES - February 16, 1997
MOTION. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that the minutes of the February 26,
1997 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
4. PUBLIC HEARING - Increase In Building/Inspection Fees - Tabled
Mayor Colosimo opened the Public Hearing at 5:35 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed
increase in building/inspection fees. Pat Larsen reported that by applying the proposed
increase to inspection fees over the last 12 months, the increase would generate be
approximately $12,000 more. Tony Basso stated that he was in the dark and didn't know what
the increase would be. He wants to be sure this is not an increase just for the sake of an
increase, but that we would see other services that would come from this. Councilmember
Dension stated that the City is hopeful that this increase will assist in getting extra
help for the Building Department. Tony Basso stated that he is concerned with the
requirements of the City and referred to his proposed project where he had to pay an
engineer $5,000 to do things that he thought was standard city procedure, such as street
improvements. Is this something that will continue or can it be eliminated in time? Gary
Sonntag stated that this increase has nothing to do with street improvements, it is
strictly building inspection fees. Tony Basso asked if there will be any additional help
so that when a set of plans is presented to the City, instead of having to pay an
engineer, that the city can provide this service and determine if the project is feasible.
Gary Sonntag stated that when it comes to land development, those codes and regulations
are available for you to follow in preparation for your plans. That will stay the same.
When it comes to building design, the Uniform Building Code regulates that, and it will be
a matter of you following that code. Typically, the average person does not know what that
is. In that case, they should pursue a professional, either an engineer or architect. The
City does not plan and draw out buildings for someone to develop. The increased fees will
undoubtedly offset expenses incurred by the City to go through the Planning and Zoning and
inspection process. Councilmember Denison stated that the other part of this, is that this
area has been underfunded because of the fee schedule. It is the City's hope that this
will offset more help. Councilmember Piccolo stated that there has been a substantial
increase in the workload that the Building Inspection has had in the past 12 months. If
help is not provided, there could be a substantial backload and that could curtail
construction. Funds from this increase are to add manpower to that department.
Robert Etzel - He referred to the project Tony Basso and his son were involved in on Cedar
Hills Drive. The City has their plans as to what the City requires in sidewalk, gutter,
elevation, drains, etc. These boys had to turn around and spend $5,000 to duplicate a
responsiblity that is the City's. Does the City require this across the board for
everyone? The City has to have a public hearing to increase fees. But did they have a
public hearing when they waived the fees for certain other governmental agencies that
built in the City? It looks like the City is driving the construction out of Price City.
If you have a waiver for the college and the county on these fees and then turn to the
people who are trying to build the City up and tell them they have to design and blue
print the streets, etc. Is the City helping or hurting themselves? He hears stories that
they're going to build 60 houses here and 60 house there and there is going to be a power
plant in Hiawatha for 400 employees. If this is a fee to help the Building Inspector get
an aid, he agrees. But if this is another means where there are two standards, those that
pay and those that don't, because the property owners are the ones that are paying in
Price. He referred to the developers that have tried to develop in Price and when they
find out the costs, they find it is not feasible to build in Price City. The City as a
government agency, will go to the golf course and help the County put in a road, water and
sewer. Why don't they do it for the people who want to build in the City? If you are going
to interchange agreements, it should be across the board. He referred to Pacific Central
going to East Carbon. There is a big possibility that Joy Manufacturing will end up in
Wellington. He suggested doing away with all building fees. He brought the last big
development in which was WalMart. WalMart paid their $28,000 fee and then they see all
these give me deals. They asked him if he was in collusion with Price City. He knows Price
City has bills to pay, but he thinks the State of Utah and Carbon County can help pay
those bills as well as the young people who are trying to make something of this City.
Help these people out, you'll tax it and get it back. But if they move it out of the City,
the City will still have to provide the streets in the City, the library, the pools, etc.
Maybe the City overbuilt their services and the rest of the County is not paying for it.
How can you ask people to invest in Carbon County if you don't treat them the same as you
do other governmental agencies. You are getting to the point where you're afraid to see
what is draining down the City budget. When the wave pool was first designed, he heard
that the City was going to make $500,000 a year. Are you making or losing? If these things
are not relative to this meeting, you shouldn't hinder the development in the City. How
many subdivisions have you heard that are coming to Price? You don't see any, but you go
out to Kiahtipes's and see the homes and you go out to Wedgewood and see the homes. The
City has to realize they don't have a monoply on residential and commercial property. You
are passing it on to the businessman in Price. He doesn't see business licenses going
down, he sees them going up. If you waive the fees for government agencies that are in
competition with local businessman, such as the dormitories at the college, then waive it
for everybody. If its only $12,000, then do away with it. Where do you have the right to
pick out who rides free and who pays. You don't even have a public hearing, you just waive
the fees. Mayor Colosimo stated that he thought we have held public hearings. Mr. Etzel
disagreed and asked if fees have been waived? Mayor Colosimo stated yes, that the City has
waived fees. Mr. Etzel stated if an entity asks that fees be waived, would the City waive
them? Mayor Colosimo stated probably. He is not saying it is right, but the City has
waived the fees. Mr. Etzel stated if this is the impression the City gave Ellis Pierce and
Archie Hamilton? Councilmember Denison stated that he has told Ellis personally that if
there is something he'd like to see done in his subdivision, to bring it before the
Council and they would review it. He might not get it, but he is certainly able to come
and present it and ask. Mr. Etzel asked about the sidewalk and gutter on Cedar Hills Drive
and if the landowners paid anything? Councilmember Denison stated that to date, nothing.
Mr. Etzel asked if they were going to pay for it. Councilmember Denison stated that it
hasn't been decided. Councilmember Piccolo stated that the building fees being recommended
for increases simply bring them up to the standard level that the State suggests building
departments have. He finds Mr. Etzel's suggestion interesting, maybe there should be no
building fees, maybe it should come from the general fund. To set the record straight on
Pacific Central, it is in the County, not in the City. The City has nothing to do with it
and never has. Joy Manufacturing has not only been invited by the City to stay where they
are, but they have been encouraged and we cooperated with them in everyway possible that
has come before us. Maybe building fees should be discontinued and funded some other way.
Mayor Colosimo stated that the reason Joy may leave is that Wellington offered them
property for nothing. Price City does not have the property to give. Mr. Etzel stated that
the City has to provide the streets for them to go to school and provide the extra police
force.
Councilmember Bringhurst stated that improvements are different than the Land Development
Code. You need to satisfy the requirements of the code before you build. However,
improvements need to be put in. If they are not required to be put in at the time they are
building, the City will never see the improvements and will have to put them in at the
expense of the City or its residents. The land owners who develop their property will be
able to recoup their money by running a business and everyone else will put the
improvements in for them. He doesn't think the City will back off requiring improvements
that need to be put in. As for the college and the County, these are non tax paying
entitites. They are not in the business of making money, so of course, the City will work
with them and waive their fees in the same way they would work with the City, as we too
are a non profit organization. The City is not cutting any special deals other than a non
profit organization when they have requested it. A landowner or business owner has an
opportunity to recoup their money when they go into business.
Mr. Etzel stated that approximately 10 years ago, a study was conducted and it was found
that at that time, there were 32 non-profit organizations within the City limits, and now
there are more. This City government is paying for all these free loaders. Councilmember
Bringhurst disagreed. Mr. Etzel asked if the college paid a building permit? Councilmember
Bringhurst stated they hadn't, but they are not in the business to make money. Does the
College of Eastern Utah provide and spend a lot of the money in this community? Mr. Etzel
responded that so do the rest of the people. He referred to the dormitories. If private
enterprise built them, they would have to pay the necessary fees. There being no further
comments, Mayor Colosimo closed the hearing at 5:57 p.m.
MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the building/inspection fees be
increased. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst. Councilmembers Piccolo and Wheeler
voted "naye". Mayor Colosimo broke the tie by voting "naye" and
recommended that the item be tabled for the next meeting and that Francis Duzenack,
Building Inspector, be invited to answer the above questions.
5. CARBON HIGH LADY DINOS BASKETBALL TEAM - Proclamation
Mayor Colosimo congratulated the members of the Carbon Lady Dinos Basketball Team for
winning the 1996/97 State 3A Utah Girls Basketball Championship. He presented each member
with a red rose, and proclaimed Wednesday, March 19, 1997, as Carbon High Lady Dino Day in
Price City. The Council congratulated the team on their hard work and dedication. The team
and Couch Don Gressman thanked the Council for honoring them.
6. AUTO/RV SHOW - Permission To Close 1st East Street
Nancy Wood, representing KOAL, requested that 1st East Street from Main to 1st South and
from Main to 1st North be closed for the annual Auto/RV show scheduled for Friday and
Saturday, May 9th and 10th. MOTION. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that the
request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.
7. RICH MCCORMICK - Proposal For Price Office Building
Rich McCormick, Chairman of the Carbon Boy Scout District, presented a proposal to rent
office space in the Price Office Building for use by the Boy Scouts. The Price office
serves 2,000 young people and 500 leaders between Carbon, Emery, San Juan and Grand
Counties. Councilmember Bringhurst stated that he would like the assigned committee to
meet and come back with a recommendation at the next meeting, March 26th.
8. CLINT SANDERSON - Development and Subdivision Improvement Agreement, 326 East 200
South - Tabled
Clint Sanderson stated that he received a building permit to place a home on a parcel of
property at 326 East 200 South. The permit was later cancelled because the sidewalk and
gutter weren't in and the road wasn't paved. He asked how long these requirements have
been in effect. Gary Sonntag stated that this is a code requirement contained in the Land
Development Code. The property is located in the Price Townsite subdivision, which was
developed in 1921. He doubts there were any codes at that time and does not know when the
codes became effective. Mr. Sanderson stated that if this is in the code, the lot
shouldn't have been sold without the stipulation that this was to have been done. Mr.
Sanderson stated that he paid a substantial amount for the property and now he is looking
at paying almost double to make improvements before he can get the building permit
reinstated. He was issued a building permit on 2-24-97. A week later, the building permit
was placed on hold because he did not have a letter of credit stating that he was going to
spend another $20,000 to make these improvements. Mr. Sampinos stated that the City cannot
control the sale of these lots. Mr. Sanderson stated he bought the lot and then got the
building permit. He put the sewer and water in and everything was okay to go. Before the
house was delivered, he received a letter stating he couldn't do anything until he has a
Letter of Credit. He closed on the property approximately 2 1/2 weeks ago. He did not
check with the City before he purchased the property. He was issued the building permit
and the next day he was called and told to talk to Gary as there were some things he
needed to do. He closed on the property and then went to see Gary. At that time he found
out that he needed to make the improvements. Mr. Sanderson asked that his building permit
be released? He will do half the property as he has a pretty large lot. He could put up
his property as collateral. He was told by the City that it would cost $17,500 to put
these improvements in. The Council directed that a special meeting be held Thursday, March
13th, 5:00 p.m. to review this with the Building Inspector to see what can be done to help
Mr. Sanderson.
MOTION. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that the meeting adjourn and that a
meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
Reconvened at 6:35 p.m.
9. GREEK FESTIVAL - Local Consent For Single Event Liquor Permit
MOTION. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that local consent be given for a
single event liquor permit for the annual Greek Festival to be held Friday and Saturday,
July 11th and 12th. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
10. UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - Contract For Street Lighting Facilities
Joanne Lessar presented a contract with Utah Department of Transportation for lighting
facilities for the intersections of 300 East 400 North, 100 North 300 East, 100 North
Carbon Avenue, Main Street and Carbon Avenue, Main Street and 300 East, and Main Street
and 700 East. Nick Sampinos has reviewed the contract and recommends approval. MOTION.
Councilmember Piccolo moved that the contract be approved and that the Mayor and City
Recorder be authorized to execute the documents. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison
and carried.
11. CARBON COUNTY INTERNATIONAL FOLKFEST - Fees Waived For Washington Park Pavilion,
Wave Pool Passes
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that fees be waived for use of the
Washington Park Pavilion on July 22nd, for the Carbon County International Folkfest
dancers, musicians, and host families. Further that approximately 400-500 wave pool passes
be given to this same group. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
12. DESERET INDUSTRIES; TIRE KING; CARBON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; SHEAR JOY, TOO; MJ
TRUCKING - Conditional Use Permits
Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable
recommendation for conditional use permits for the following requests.
Deseret Industries - Sign
Tire King - Sign
Carbon County Chamber of Commerce - Temporary A-Frame Signs
Shear Joy, Too - Sign
M J Trucking - Change of Location To 670 South Highway 55
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the requests be approved and that
Conditional Use Permits be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
13. HALLMARK REALTY REPAIR & MAINTENANCE, ESPINOZA DISTRIBUTING, SUPERIOR HOME
IMPROVEMENT, CASTLE SPEC HOME INSPECTIONS - Home Occupied Businesses
Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable
recommendation for the following home occupied businesses.
Hallmark realty Repair & Maintenance, 160 East 300 North Mark Hall-Owner -
Handyman
Espinoza Distributing, 138 South 300 West, Gary Espinoza-
Owner - Tradewind Fruit Drinks
Superior Home Improvement,, 1778 East 800 North, Dennis
Rogers-Owner - Handyman
Castle Spec Home Inspections, 650 West 200 North, Michael
D'Ambrosio-Owner - Private home inspection services
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the businesses be approved upon
payment of the business license fee. Motion seconded by councilmember Wheeler and carried.
14. KIAHTIPES PROPERTY - Flood Plain Development Permit
Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable
recommendation to the Kiahtipes Properties for a flood plain development permit at 125
North Carbonville Road. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the request
be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
15. STATE OF UTAH, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - Contract For Fiber Optic
Network - Committee Appointed
Councilmember Denison informed the Council that Superintendent Val Bush is at the meeting
to discuss the fiber optic network. Nick Sampinos stated that the item was tabled at the
last meeting, as he had some questions regarding the ability and method the City would
charge other entities if such charges became a reality. As this was not addressed in the
contract, he would like to review potential costs to the City so the City is protected in
the future. He recommended that a committee be appointed to discuss this issue and report
back to the Council with a recommendation. MOTION. Councilmember Denison
moved that a committee be appointed, comprised of himself, Councilmember Nikas, Vern
Jones, Mayor Colosimo, Aleck Shilaos, Ed Shook, Bob Potts, Pat Larsen, Gary Sonntag, and
Nick Sampinos. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.
16. DICK PEREA, PAT LARSEN, SCOTT OLSEN, DENNIS CHRISTENSEN - Travel Approved
Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel requests and recommended approval with the
exception of Gary Perea, and that Gary's travel be approved subject to review by
Councilmember Nikas, who is over the Street Department.
Dick Perea, Gary Perea - City and County Road School, April 23-25, St. George
Pat Larsen - Utah Government Finance Officers Association, April 16-18, St. George
Scott Olson, Dennis Christensen - Small Agency Skills Week, April 14-17,
P.O.S.T.
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the above travel be approved per
the recommendation of Mayor Colosimo. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
17. WAYNE MORRISON, RONALD NEWMAN, CHRIS ANDERSON, DUANE ADDERLY, CHARLES ANDERSON, JACOB
GARCIA, MARY NOYES, DAVID FLEMETT, GUS PAPPAS - Rehires Approved
Mayor Colosimo presented the following rehires and recommended approval.
Charles Anderson, Jacob Garcia - Weed Dept., Laborers, Temporary/FT
Mary Noyes, David Flemett, Gus Pappas - Cemetery Dept., Laborers, Temporary/FT
MOTION. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that the rehires be approved subject
to background review. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
18. PRICE MAIN STREET RECONSTRUCTION, UDOT STP-1342(1)0 - Bid Results
Gary Sonntag reported that he attended the bid opening for the Price Main Street
Reconstruction Project which was held at the Utah Department Of Transportation received
and opened one construction bid for the Price Main Street Reconstruction project. The bid
was submitted by Valley Asphalt in the amount was $927,385.96. The Engineers estimate was
$539,917. Because the bid exceeded the estimate by more than 10%, the bid was not
accepted. It will be necessary to start all over again, review the project to determine
why the bid is so high and see if there are any modifications that can be made to the
plans. Gary stated that some of the things we was able to find out why the cost was so
high was mobilization. Not only was the contractor required to make the initial move onto
the project, but also to move equipment in, out, and around to project to include
sub-contractors. In order to facilitate the downtown area and lessen the impact, one of
the requirements was to work only one side of the road at a time. This required the
contractor to go in and out twice on the project, which increased the costs. This also
effected traffic control, which made these costs higher. The installation of water and
sewer lines was also higher because they would have to work on both sides of the street as
well. Because of the alignment change through the underpass, a modular block retaining was
was going to be installed along the side where the existing red rock is. This also was
quite expensive. Another large expense is the landscape restoration, as sprinkler lines
and sod would need to be replaced. The project time period was a factor. UDOT gave 60
working days, which the contractor felt was too short. They felt it should be either
90 or 120 days. He spent additional time working with the engineering consultant as well
as UDOT trying to pick out things they thought were causing the increase that could be
changes. In this quick effort, they found $200,000.
18. CEDAR HILLS DRIVE CANAL CULVERT EXTENSION - Report
The Price Canal culvert on Cedar Hills Drive needs to have the west side extended in order
to widen the road. At the last meeting, permission was given to staff to order the culvert
extension. This has been accomplished. An order was placed with Contech Construction
Products, Inc., of Salt Lake City. They are the only local supplier of structural plate
aluminum pipe arch materials. The culvert will extend 18 feet. The cost of pipe materials
will be $6,043.68. Deliver is expected in approximately two weeks. City crews will attempt
to install the culvert as soon as it arrives. The canal company tentatively plans to fill
the canal April 1st.
19. CLINT SANDERSON - Development and Subdivision Improvement Agreement, 326 East 200
South
Clint Sanderson is in the process of improving a vacant lot at 326 East 200 South. This is
within the old Price Townsite Survey subdivision, Block 11. Before a building permit can
be issued, the public improvements fronting his lot needs to be completed. This will
include curb, gutter and pavement. Upon approval of the Development Agreement and filing
of a Letter of Credit to guarantee the work, a building permit can be issued.
20. 800 NORTH STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT - Request For Engineering Consultant
We have scheduled the 800 North Storm Drainage project to be built this year, hopefully
prior to August, 1997. This job will take place between Homestead Blvd. and Meads Wash.
Permission is requested to negotiate a contract with an engineering consultant to complete
the design, survey and construction documents.
21. LORNA ANN WAIN - Reimbursement For Tire and Wheel Damage
Lorna Ann Wain came out of the Price First Security Bank from the outside teller window
onto 200 East. The front wheel of her vehicle hit a metal grate over a drain ditch. The
grate flipped up and punctured the vehicle tire. Price City crews have taken steps to
prevent this from happening again by welding the lid down. Ms. Wain has submitted a claim
in the amount of $117.92. Permission is requested to pay this small claim instead of
submitting it to our insurance, as out deductible is $1,000.
Norwest Mortgage, Inc., 90 West 100 North, Suite #16, Rich Schmalte-Manager, Mortgage Bankers & Brokers (61.6) $100