Minutes of the
City Hall: Price,
March 26, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor
Councilmembers: Kevin Drolc, Police Captain
Jeff
Nielson Nick
Tatton, Community Director
Kathy
Hanna Smith Laurie
Tryon, City Recorder
Jeanne
McEvoy John
Daniels, Human Resource Director
Bret
Cammans, Customer Service Director
Excused
Absence: Aleck Shilaos, Police Chief
Others
Present:
Mayor Piccolo led the Pledge
of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above Councilmembers and staff in
attendance.
1. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT- The Mayor and
Councilmembers presented an update on the activities and functions in which
they have participated.
2. PRESENTATION
BY SIEMENS CO. Authorization to Request a Professional Services Contract between
Siemens and
Councilmember
Tatton requested additional information on the contract. Councilmember Davis
understands that an audit would be completed on all
3. TREE
REMOVAL- David Gerrard and Doug Pincock- Authorization to Remove Sidewalk Trees
in Front of Businesses located at 47 N. 100 W.
David
Gerrard and Doug Pincock requested approval from City Council to remove the
trees in front of their businesses. According to the business owners, the trees
are obstructing visibility of their business signs; snow removal is difficult
and leaves falling in the autumn season creates a mess. The business owners
would like to remove the trees as soon as possible and replace them with some
planters if possible. Councilmember Davis stated that a Forestry and Sidewalk
committee has been formed and will meet soon to discuss the problems that come
with trees and sidewalks in the downtown and residential areas. There are other
concerns besides the one for the two business owners and the committee was
created to address such problems. Mayor Piccolo stated that an ordinance is in
place that addresses this issue. The ordinance needs to be updated and revised
to meet the changing needs of the community and to support the residents and
business owners. Councilmember Hanna-Smith stated that she wrestles with the
idea of removing any tree and would like to have a better understanding of the
problem before making a decision. Councilmember McEvoy stated that Mr. Pincock has
always taken great pride in the appearance of his downtown business. She suggested
having the trees trimmed by
4. BID
OPENING- Police Station Sewer Lateral Reconstruction
No
bids were received by the scheduled of 5:30 p.m. of the March 26, 2008 deadline
on this project. Staff will pursue the one bidder that showed up at City Hall
that did not meet the deadline. Council advised Mr. Sonntag to pursue that
bidder and award the bid if it is within budget in order to get the project
underway. This is an emergency situation and the budgeted amount is $17,000. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton
authorized staff to move forward with project within budget and report back to
Council the results. Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.
5. FOSTER
CARE PROCLAMATION- Adoption of Foster Care-Month of May
Mayor
Piccolo read the Foster Care Proclamation aloud and approved the Month of May 2008
as Foster Care month. MOTION.
Councilmember Tatton moved to have the Mayor sign the proclamation on behalf of
6. VISIONARY
SERVICE LEADER AWARD- Wayne Clausing
Wayne
Clausing of Sutherlands received the Visionary Service Leader Award for his
support and awareness of the communities needs. Mr. Clausing has only been in
7.
Ben
Clement, Carbon County GIS Manager described an addressing system using
latitude and longitude and invited Price City to join the project. He stated
that traditional addresses are not working well with computers and geo coding. He
has been studying different addressing systems and wants to tie the addressing
systems of the County and City together. He feels that now is a good time to
adopt the system of latitude and longitude addressing and proposes to first change
addresses for official government entities which will allow the new generation
to grow up using latitude and longitude. This type of addressing is
advantageous in dispatching emergency service, annexation, utilities and
facility addressing. It would also fit nicely into the GIS system. Mr. Clements
stated that not all benefits of the addressing system would be realized right
of way. He said that it would be much easier
if everyone is on same page and if all of the surrounding government entities
approved of the addressing system. MOTION.
Councilmember Nielson moved to approve a letter of support for Mr. Clements on
this addressing system project. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith
and carried.
8. DIVISION
OF
Alison
McCluskey of the Division of Natural Resources presented an update on the Price
River Enhancement Fuel Reduction project. The project will include the removal
of invasive trees in conjunction with the Price River Enhancement Project path.
Beginning,
Monday, March 3rd, 2008 the project will get started. Councilmember McEvoy
understands the removal of the Tamarisks and Russian Olive trees, but not the
dead and downed wood. Ms. McCluskey stated that removing the downed trees will
provide space for the trail project and remove hazardous fuels that could carry
a fire. The Division of Wildlife Resources will also be working on the project
to protect the Cottonwoods and Willows from beavers. The trailhead project
coincides with this project in cooperation with
9.
Members
of the Price Community Progress Committee presented the parks and cemetery department
employees of
10. PEDESTRIAN
SAFETY SIDEWALK PROGRAM- UDOT, Application for 2008-2010
Gary
Sonntag stated that it is time to consider applying for funding to construct
sidewalks under the UDOT Pedestrian Safety Sidewalk Program. The sidewalk has
to be installed on a state road system (SR10 or SR55) and be new sidewalk. If
curb and gutter do not exist at the location chosen, it must be put in by the
adjacent property owner. The possible sites to select from are: south side of
100 North (SR55) at 170 West in front of Eastern Utah Produce; west side of Main
Street (SR55) at 500 South; south of A.J.’s Body Shop; east side of SR10 at
1395 South, in front of the State Youth Correction Facility. Councilmember Nielson disclosed his
relationship with Eastern Utah Produce. Councilmember Nielson stated that he will
move the semi-trailer from the area permanently so that the work can be done. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved
to authorize staff to apply for the project as outlined with the options listed.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith and carried.
Councilmember
Nielson- abstained
11. PRWID-
Sewer Rate Increase- Discussion and Possible Action
MOTION. Councilmember
Hanna-Smith moved to approve the sewer rate increase from PRWID from $23.50 to
$27.50 taking place April 1, 2008 and to notify customers of the rate increase
before the April 20 billing. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nielson and
carried.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
applications for Conditional Use Permits:
12. CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS
a.
b. Little Sizzor’s- 59 E. 100 N.- Randi
Pace, Owner- Business and Sign- Final with Conditions
a.
Procurement of a
valid Price City Business license finding that properly licensed businesses
promote a high quality economic element within the community and protects the
health, safety and welfare of the community;
b.
Procurement of a
valid Price City building permit for all building improvements and renovations
taking place, including sign placement, finding that properly installed and
inspected building improvements mitigate potential negative safety impacts to
the community.
c.
Submission of a
copy of valid and current in good standing state issued cosmetology license
finding that properly licensed providers protect the health, safety and welfare
of the community.
d.
No on street
parking by employees or owners finding that limited on-street parking mitigates
negative impacts on vehicle and pedestrian traffic and improves circulation
within the community.
e.
Submission of any
proposed signage to the Price City Planning Department prior to installation
for review and administrative approval with the provisions of Chapter 4 of the
Code finding that properly reviewed and installed signage improves community
aesthetics, improves sign conformity and is consistent with the goals of the
Price City General Plan.
f.
Completion of a
PRWID waste water survey and compliance with any recommendations stemming from
the completed survey finding that mitigated impact to the waste water
collection system protects vital community infrastructure and improves life
expectancy of the infrastructure.
c.
Conditions
a.
Properly recorded,
by the applicant, with the Carbon County Recorder all maps and documents
relating to the lot line adjustment so that all future inquires relative to
Parcel A or Parcel B are clear in the official record finding that properly
prepared and recorded land records mitigate the potential for future confusion
and misunderstandings during transactions involving the real property.
b.
No additional
accessory buildings or construction is approved at this time, only the lot line
adjustment, finding that additional accessory uses on Parcel A or Parcel B or
construction activities may require additional permitting or approval
processes.
c.
No explicit or
implied consent for any non-complying properties or structures as referenced in
Chapter 5 of the Code to be developed, created or enhanced on Parcel A or Parcel
B subsequent to the lot line adjustment.
MOTION. Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved to grant final
approval on items b and c and strike item a as recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
CONSENT AGENDA - Councilmember Tatton moved to approve
items 16 through 26 on the agenda with items 17 and 18 removed for discussion. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith and carried.
13. MINUTES
March
7, 2008 Workshop
March
12, 2008 City Council Meeting
14.
15. MUNICIPAL
WASTEWATER PLANNING PROGRAM RESOLUTION 2007- Authorization to Approve the
Municipal Waste Water Planning Program
The resolution is confirmation that Price City has
informed the Water Quality Board that they took the following actions: 1)
Reviewed the Municipal Wastewater
Planning Program Report for 2007; 2) Have taken all appropriate actions
necessary to maintain effluent requirements contained in the UPDES permit (if
applicable). The report was prepared by
16. MEADS
WASH DESIGN AMENDMENT- Authorization to Approve the Amendment to the Meads
It was necessary to study, modify and add an improved catch basin and pipe
into the inlet structure
from 800 North. This improved the capability
of capturing drainage running down the north side
of 800 North from the west. The additional
design cost is $7,900, increasing the contract to
$30,400.
17. COMMUNITY
HOUSING SERVICES, INC. - Authorization to Approve the Completed Development
Agreement for the Street Improvements at 1481 East 150 South- Eastwood Senior
Housing.
Community Housing Services has completed the
Development Agreement and filed the
required guarantee for the street improvements.
18. LOAN
REQUEST- Authorization to Approve a Loan from the Economic Vitality Loan Fund
Program to Marjorie Jones for Working Capital in the Amount of $1,312.00.
19. TRAVEL
REQUEST-
Nick
Tatton, Gary Sonntag and
20. ATV
EVENT- Authorization for Temporary ATV Routes in
21. BRYNER
HOUSE MUSEUM CLG GRANT – Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract on
Behalf of Price City Between Utah State History and Price City
22. MESOZOIC
GARDEN PROJECT- Authorization for the Mayor and City Council to Sign a Letter
of Support on Behalf of Price City for the Museum Mesozoic Garden Project
MOTION. Councilmember
Hanna-Smith moved to approve the support letter for the
23. CITY
HALL RE-ROOF PROJECT- Authorization to Approve One of Two Options for the City
Hall Re-Roof Project: Go Ahead with the Project and Allow Committee to Solicit
Contractors for Bids or Delay the Re-Roof Project and Hire a Firm to Evaluate
the
Bret
Cammans reported that the bids for this project came in way over the budgeted
amount. There is a vendor available that is willing to work on the price of
materials to meet the budget but not the roof cap. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved to authorized staff to exceed
the bid amount excluding the cap not to exceed $150,000 in order to complete
the City Hall roof project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith and
carried.
24. PRWID- Councilmember Tatton reported on the happenings of
the last PRWID meeting.
25. COMMUNITY PROGRESS by Councilmember
Hanna-Smith
·
Next meeting on
March 27
26. POWER BOARD by Councilmember Davis
·
March 27 meeting-cancelled
·
Substation Update
by Bret Cammans- proposal to move metering point to High School location to
handle power needs into the future.
27. INTERNATIONAL DAYS by Councilmember
Davis
·
April 15th
will announce theme and Grand Marshall
28. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Committee Review for Street
Banners
b. Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk
Improvements on 2nd South
c. Basso Dino-Mine Playground
d. Economic Activity
Building-Office Space
29. EXECUTIVE
SESSION- Property Purchase Discussion-Strike
The
item will be added to unfinished business for the next agenda and reviewed by
the Real
Property Management Policy Committee
to see if it fits the criteria and placed on the next agenda.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. by Mayor Piccolo
pursuant to the motion by Councilmember McEvoy.
APPROVED ATTEST
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