Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah


May 26, 1999, 5:30 p.m.


Present:

Mayor Lou Colosimo

Councilmembers: Betty P. Wheeler, Joe L. Piccolo, Stephen L. Denison

Staff: Vernon W. Jones (Community Administrator), Joanne Lessar (City Recorder), Pat Larsen (Finance Director), Nick Sampinos (City Attorney), Gary Sonntag (PWD/City Engineer), Keith Wight (Human Resource Director), Aleck Shilaos (Chief of Police)

Excused: Councilmember Roy A. Nikas, Councilmember Richard Tatton

Others Present: Kathy Hanna, Bob Potts

Mayor Colosimo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above members in attendance.


1. MINUTES - May 12, 1999

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the minutes of the May 12, 1999 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

2. ORDINANCE #99-005 - Changing A Portion Of The Present Highway Commercial (HC) Zone To Multiple Residential District (MR-7) Zone

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that a Public Hearing be opened to receive comments on a proposed zoning change at 800 South Fairgrounds Road from Highway Commercial (HC) Zone to Multiple Residential District (MR-7) Zone. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried. Public Hearing opened at 5:31 p.m. Councilmember Piccolo reported that the zoning change is necessary to allow the development of an additional lot owned by Steve Carlson. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 5:33 p.m. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Ordinance #99-005 be adopted, which amends a portion of the 1997 Land Development Code to allow the above zoning change, that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the ordinance, and that it become effective upon publication. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

3. BID OPENING - CDBG 1999 Road Construction Project - Struck

4. CASTLE COUNTRY REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER - Request For Contribution - Tabled

Kathy Hanna, representing the Castle Country Regional Information Center, requested a contribution to help operate the facility. The two agencies that are currently providing funding are the Forest Service and the Travel Council. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the item be tabled for further review. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

5. CLASSY VARIETY NAILS - Home Operated Business Approved

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Lesa Byrge to operate Classy Variety Nails out of her home located at 581 South Rose Avenue. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the business be approved upon payment of the business license fee. Motion seconded by councilmember Wheeler and carried.

6. TRAILS END REALTY, A TOUCH OF APPEARANCE AUTO DETAILING, BLACK DIAMOND STAMPEDE, MARKET EXPRESS CAR WASH - Conditional Use Permits

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for Conditional Use Permits per the contingency on the Market Express Car Wash.

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the requests be approved per the above contingency on Market Express, and that Conditional Use Permits be issued . Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

7. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - CDBG 1999/2000 Agreement For Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk

Vern Jones presented a contract with the Department of Community and Economic Development for the construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalk to the housing authority units east of the City. He recommended that the contract be approved. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the contract be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

8. PRICE CANAL - Committee Appointed

Vern Jones reported that the project to cover the Price/Wellington Canal is now at the point where it needs Council involvement. They are asking for some monetary participation in the $10.5 million dollar project which pertains to the loan payback. He recommended that a committee be formed to work with the project. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that a committee comprised of Councilmember Denison and Nikas, Gary Sonntag, Paul Wheeler, Pat Larsen, and Mayor Colosimo, be appointed to participate in this project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

9. PARKS DEPARTMENT GROUNDSKEEPER I - Permission To Advertise

MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that permission be given to advertise for a Parks Department Groundskeeper I, permanent/full time. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

10. ROBERT BENNETT - Wage Adjustment

MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that a wage adjustment in the amount of $.50/hour be approved for Robert Bennett, which is for completion of the Mechanical portion of Mr. Bennett's certification. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

11. LARA SWASEY, REED MCDONALD, BRIDGETT DARBON - New Hires Approved

Keith White presented the following new hires:

Lara Swasey, Reed McDonald, Bridgette Darbon - Swimming Pool Lifeguards, temporary/part time.

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the new hires be approved effective June 1, 1999. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

12. MINDY SHORTS - New Hire Approved

Keith Wight presented the following new hire:

Mindy Shorts - Swimming Pool Office Clerk, temporary/part time effective June 1, 1999.

MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the new hire be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

13. SWIMMING POOL OFFICE CLERK - Permission To Advertise

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that permission be given to advertise for a Swimming Pool Office Clerk, temporary/part time. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

14. MINOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #1C-99 - Contract Awarded

Gary Sonntag reported that the committee appointed to evaluate the bids received for the Minor Street Improvement Project awarded the contract to Minchey Digging for the bid amount of $17,193.50 (Schedules A & B).

15. PURCHASE OF 1997 FORD TRUCK FOR CEMETERY - Ratified

Gary Sonntag reported that the Fleet Supervisor located a used 1997 Ford Truck for the Cemetery Department. The Council was polled and verbal approval was given to purchase the truck for the amount of $15,000. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the action be ratified and that the Finance Director be authorized to pay for the truck rather than lease it. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

16. WATER TRANSMISSION LINE PRE-DESIGN AND FEASIBILITY STUDY - CRS Consulting Engineers - Contract Approved

Gary Sonntag reported that CRS Engineering was asked to submit a proposal and contract for work to complete a pre-design and feasibility study of the water transmission line from the water treatment plant to the 10 million gallon water tank. They filed a detailed proposal that includes work on the hydraulics, water projections, pipe alignment, funding options, environmental requirements, project costs and reporting. The estimated fee is $73,184.40. He recommended that the City enter into this contract with CRS Engineering. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the contract with CRS Consulting Engineers be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the contract. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

17. SIGN MANAGEMENT CONTRACT - Utah State University Technology Transfer Center, T2

Gary Sonntag reported that the City budgeted $5,000 for work on a Sign Management Program. This is for all signs within the public right-of-way, primarily traffic signs. The first phase will involve a field survey using global positioning equipment. The second phase will be to consolidate the data into a report format, and the third phase will be to purchase the necessary computer software to develop a sign management program. He recommended that the City enter into an agreement with the Utah State University Technology Transfer Center for the Sign Management Program to extend only as far as the funds allow. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the agreement be approved per the above recommendation and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the agreement. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

18. WATER SYSTEM EXPANSION PROJECT IV PHASE IV, WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE REPLACEMENT - Permission To Advertise For Bids

Gary Sonntag reported that the City is planning to use funds provided by the State Community Impact Board to replace aging water distribution lines supplied by the 10 million gallon water tank. The project will involve the replacement of approximately 11,000 feet of pipe. Approval has been received from the State Division of Environmental Quality to proceed. He requested permission to advertise for bids. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

19. RESOLUTION #99-08 - Desert Wave Swimming Pool Admission Fees, Refund, and Cancellation Policies

Gary Sonntag presented Resolution #99-08, rescinding Resolution No. 98-08 and establishing fees for swimming pool admissions, lap swim admissions, group discounts, hydro classes, group swim classes, private swim lessons, CEU special group passes, pool rentals and refund and cancellation policies at swimming facilities owned and operated by Price City. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that Resolution #99-08 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

20. YOUTH CITY COUNCIL - Permission To Sponsor Dance

Chris Pehlar, representing the Youth City Council, requested permission to sponsor a street dance on Friday, June 4th. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the request be approved and that the street between 1st and 2nd East adjacent to the Peace Garden be closed for this event from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

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

Meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.

Redevelopment Meeting Minutes

Reconvened at 6:08 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.