Minutes of
The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall:
Price, Utah
September
24, 2003, 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Joe L. Piccolo Joanne Lessar,
City Recorder
Councilmembers: Pat Larsen,
Finance Director
Betty P. Wheeler Nick
Sampinos, City Attorney
Stephen L. Denison Gary
Sonntag, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Richard Tatton Nick
Tatton, Community Director
Don G. Reaveley, Jr. Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police
Excused:
Councilmember Jeanne McEvoy
Keith Wight, Human
Resource Director
Others
Present:
Richard Shaw Doug
Horsley Clarence Ranney Linda F. Mellinger
Debbie Pappas Trudy
Markosek Bret
Cammans Grady McEvoy
Amy Richens Alexis
Horlsey Joyce Daniels Art Daniels
Brad Crompton Francis
Duzenack Debi Simmons Dave Jelsma
Mary Lou Vogrinec Albert
Vogrinec Patricia Davis Jerry L. Davis
Robert Richens Jenny
Richens Aureila Cooley Jeff Richens
Mike Metzger
Mayor
Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll was called with the above members in attendance.
1.
PUBLIC INPUT -
Trudy Markosek - Animal Cruelty
Price City resident Trudy Markosek reported that she has witnessed
several incidents of animal cruelty and asked if the Council could pass an
ordinance that would make the laws stricter against those that abuse
animals. When reports are filed against
animal abusers, it seem that they just get slapped and nothing more is
done. Resident Linda Mellinger reported
that she too has witnessed several incidents of animal cruelty and agreed with
Mrs. Markosek that the laws and regulations need to be stronger. Nick Sampinos stated that at the present
time, penalties against animal cruelty are Class B Misdemeanors. The State ordinance usually goes higher than
City ordinances. Councilmember Denison
stated that he would like to review the law that is currently in use regarding
animal abuse and that this issue be placed on the next agenda for discussion to
determine if it should be changed or improved.
Resident Clarence Ranney asked what the guidelines were for animals that
have bitten and if there was a procedure to have them destroyed. He referred to an incident where a
particular dog has bitten 3 three different individuals. Mayor Piccolo stated that the law on this
issue will also be reviewed to determine if it meets our needs or whether it
should be changed.
2.
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT - Update On Individual Departments
The Mayor and Councilmembers presented updates on their individual
departments.
3.
LINDA JOHNSTUN - Visionary Service Leader Award
Mayor Piccolo presented the Visionary Service Leader Award to Linda
Johnstun. Linda received the award
because of her outstanding community service and assistance with the Price City
International Days events.
4.
MINUTES - September 5, 2003
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the minutes
of the September 5, 2003 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and
carried.
5.
MINUTES - September 9, 2003
MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the minutes
of the September 9, 2003 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley
and carried.
6.
300 NORTH 300 WEST ROAD ACCESS - Remain Closed
Gary Sonntag presented a report regarding vehicle usage of 300 North
300 West Street. The
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24, 2003
street is not paved and is in poor condition and overgrown with
weeds. The road is steep, there is no
curb, gutter, sidewalk or street lights, and a drainage problem exists. His conclusion is that this street should
remain closed. It could be used by pedestrians
or emergency vehicles only. Gary
presented pictures to illustrate the area he just described. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that Gary=s recommendation be accepted and that the
road be left closed as recommended.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
7.
WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE, #1C-2002, HELPER INTERCHANGE - Condie
Construction
Company - Change Orders, Partial Payment #16
Councilmember Wheeler presented two change orders to the contract with
Condie Construction Co. for their contract on the Water Transmission Pipeline
to adjust the project for as-built work.
Change Order #9 increases the contract $3,418.27, which is for the
Helper Interchange. Change Order #10
decreases the contract by $255,515.03.
Also submitted is a partial payment in the amount of $44,680.00. An amount of $50,000 is being withheld until
several punch list items are completed and the revegetation is completed in the
Spring of 2004. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the change orders
and partial payment be approved. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
8.
FREEDOM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, CASTLE ROCK COFFEE, CUT ABOVE HAIR
SALON, JARED HADDOCK, LOS AMIGOS RESTAURANT, NOTRE DAME CHURCH
OCTOBERFEST - Conditional Use Permits Approved
Francis Duzenack reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave
a favorable
recommendation to the following requests for Conditional Use Permits
per the stated contingencies.
Freedom Christian Fellowship Church - 510 and 550 East 100 South, Lot Line Adjustment and Construction of
Parking Lot. This is to combine three
lots. A parking lot will be located
between the church and a dwelling on the property. They plan to place gravel on the parking lot this fall and pavement and concrete next spring. A temporary permit over a two year period
for the pavement was recommended.
Castle Rock Coffee -
47 West Main, Business and Sign. This
is the addition of a coffee shop in
an existing computer store.
Subject to approval by the Health Department and the Building Department
for the installation of a sink and whatever other changes are made in the
kitchen area.
Cut Above Hair Salon
- Relocation to 61 South 700 East, Business and Sign
Jared Haddock - 1762
East 50 South, Single Lot Subdivision.
Stipulation that the road be dedicated now so that the City owns half of
the right-of-way and enter into a contract requiring the installation of
improvements at such time that the street is developed. This will be recorded against the property
in the event it is sold, the new buyer will be obligated to install the
improvements.
Los Amigos Restaurant
- 353 South Highway 55, preliminary and final approval subject to complying
with engineering recommendations when their review is complete.
Notre Dame Church Octoberfest - A Frame Signs, ratification of telephone poll.
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the above
items be approved and that Conditional Use Permits be issued per the above
contingencies. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Denison and carried.
9.
KROMPEL SUBDIVISION PHASE I - Conditional Use Permit - Tabled
Francis Duzenack reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave
a favorable recommendation for Phase I (9 lots) of the Krompel Subdivision
located at 1500 East Sagewood Road. The
alternate plans show a 60 foot wide road way and a 110 foot right-of-way for a
cul-de-sac. Mr. Krompel indicated to
the Planning and Zoning Commission that this won=t work. This will only leave
enough land on the top half to develop two lots. A power line runs diagonally across the property on the south
side. The only thing that would work on
this portion of the property would be a planned unit development or single use,
such as a church or something of that nature.
One driveway would be going into a common parking lot. The private driveway is wider than the one
going into Cottonwood Village. Mr.
Krompel is proposing a 40 foot roadway with a full 35 feet of paving, curb, and
gutter. The paving will need to be
narrower if a sidewalk is installed.
The favorable recommendation was given with the stipulation that
barricades be placed on the undeveloped roadway and driveway and subject to
final review by the Engineering Department
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24, 2003
and that Mr. Krompel comply with the engineers recommendations. Councilmember Dension asked about the north
side of Sagewood Road. Francis stated
that it met the requirements of a 60 foot right-of-way. At such time when the property is developed,
the roadway will connect to 8th North and onto Parkway. Phase I deals with Sagewood Road and a
future phase will deal with Parkway.
Mayor Piccolo questioned the 40 foot roadway and if it would be
acceptable to City standards. Francis
stated that it would not. However, it
is a private driveway to access the planned unit development or whatever
develops there. When the Engineering
Department reviews the final plat, they will label it as a private
driveway. It will definitely not become
a public street. Mayor Piccolo felt
that it might be prudent for the Planning Commission to indicate that the
condition of that narrow road would limit the use of that back property and
could not be developed into single lots.
He does not see how three houses will support the infrastructure and
roadway. By having a narrow roadway and
not allowing the City to take possession, we are prescribing the use to that
property that is not shown on the plat.
The use would be limited, but it is not stated as a condition. If this property were to be sold in the
future and the new owner wanted to develop three nice view lots at 2 acre per lot, we would not be able to stop
it as there are no conditions that have been set. Nick Sampinos felt that a letter should be attached to the
property and filed with the plat indicating what uses can be made on that
property and what the restrictions are.
MOTION.
Councilmember Tatton moved that this item be tabled and placed on the
next agenda for further discussion as to how this will effect the City and
future development in this area and that the width of the street be set at 60
feet, which is what City standards are.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
10. SKIN INK - Economic Vitality Loan Fund
Approved
Mayor Piccolo reported that the Economic Vitality Loan Fund committee
reviewed the loan request of Skin Ink to purchase store fixtures (display
cabinets and shelving) and retail sails inventory. The committee recommended
approval subject to submission of a partnership agreement between the business
principals, retail sales projections as requested, verification of the Price
City utility payment history, and full payment of all loan closing costs
including origination fee, credit report fee, and legal review fee. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the
recommendation of the committee be accepted per the above documentation. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
11. GARY SONNTAG, SUDA MERRIMAN, KENT
JONES, JIM VALDEZ, FRANK LUJAN - Travel
Approved
Mayor Piccolo presented the following travel requests:
Gary Sonntag -
American Public Works Association Conference, October 1, 2, 2003, West Valley
City, Utah; Utah Floodplain and
Stormwater Management Association Conference, October 16, 17, 2003, St. George,
Utah
Suda Merriman, Kent Jones, Jim Valdez, Frank Lujan - Justice Court Conference, October 8-10,
2003, Salt Lake City, Utah
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the travel
be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Denison and carried.
12. RESOLUTION #2003-22 - Economic Incentive Development Policy
Nick Tatton presented Resolution #2003-22, establishing an Economic
Development Incentive Policy. This policy encourages growth and development of
areas outside of established Redevelopment Agency boundaries. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Resolution
#2003-22 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign
the resolution. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
13. CITIES AND COUNTY COMMON LOGO - Proposal Approved
Bret Cammas, IS Department, requested permission to approach Carbon
County and the adjoining cities to use the same AHorizon Logo@ that
Price City currently uses for stationery, billboards and car decals. This will provide a common identification
for the cities and county from Scofield to Sunnyside. The committee he has been working with on this proposal consists
of himself, Nick Tatton, Kathy Hanna-Smith, Ben Clement and DeLynn
Fielding. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request
be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Reaveley and carried.
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14. ASCENSION ST. MATTHEW=S CHURCH - 522 North Homestead Blvd., Final
Release of
Development Agreement and Guarantee
Gary Sonntag reported that the Ascension St. Matthew=s Church has completed all of their
conditions of approval within the public right of way and are eligible for a
final release of the development agreement and guarantee in the amount of
$15,417.20. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the final
release of the development agreement and guarantee be approved. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Denison and carried.
15. CARBON COUNTY ROAD WIDENING -
Acquisition of City Property Approved
Gary Sonntag reported that Carbon County has approached him regarding
the acquisition of City property located in the Miller Creek area to
accommodate the expansion of a County road.
This would be a 33 foot by 2225 foot parcel of land that runs along the
existing upper Miller Creek Road of which an existing portion is asphalt. Gary presented a map outlining the parcel of
property. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the parcel
of land be deeded to the County. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
16. ELECTION JUDGES - Primary and General
Election Judges Approved
Joanne Lessar presented the following list of Judges of
Election for the Primary and General Elections and requested that they be approved.
Indian Hills, #16 East
Price, #17
Valora Anderson Dorothy
Young
Louise Wilder Sally
Thompson
LaDonna Hall Janet
Warren
Alternate - Mae Aguayo Alternate -
Leora Erickson
South Price, #18 Castle
Heights North, #30
LaRue Bate Lynette Potts
Clyta Richens Barbara
Savage
Theda Wimmer Betty Ruden
Alternate - Cindy Marshall Alternate - Hank
Savage
Central Price, #31 Northeast
Price, #32
Ilene Gibbons Ruth
Burgess
Patricia Colosimo Pat
Marinoni
Nina Hunt Lois
Lundberg
Alternate - Vacant Alternate
- Kaylynne Black
North Price, #33 Castle
Heights, #34
Florence Sealey Cindy
Ivory
Rose Denison Dana
Dimick
Jo Ann Kissell Ann Evans
Alternate - Mary Worthen Alternate - Lisa
Potter
MOTION.
Councilmember Wheeler moved that the Judges of Election be
approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Denison and carried.
17. PAY RATE FOR ELECTION JUDGES -
Approved
MOTION.
Councilmember Denison moved that the pay rate for the Judges of Election
be set at $65/day. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Reaveley and carried.
18. YEARLY EVALUATION FOR PERMANENT/PT
EMPLOYEES - Struck
September
24, 2003
19. IS DEPARTMENT POSITION - Tabled
20. WATER SAVING AND TREATMENT PROPOSAL - Update
Councilmember Tatton reported that Gary Sonntag
is working with the Water Quality board on the issue of the water saving and
treatment proposal. A representative
will be down to hold a special class on that topic. Per the information received at the Utah League of Cities and
Towns, Nick Sampinos will prepare a resolution for Price City to reuse the
water. Councilmember Denison questioned
the construction of a water treatment plant separate from the District. The
District at one time discussed the possibility of using their treated water on
an industrial/commercial basis. They
treat approximately 2 million gallons/day at their plant in Wellington, which
is almost the whole county. Perhaps 1
million of that comes from the City.
Would the community be better served by the City building a second
plant, treating it and bringing it back for our own use versus having an
industrial/commercial outfit pursued on the south end where there is no cost
for the entities and then direct our efforts to pipe the canal water and reuse
that as a secondary system. A second
thought would be to use the Districts treated water and pump it from the
treatment plant back into the City.
There would be no building costs, but there would be pumping costs. He would like to see this thought included
in this issue. Councilmember Tatton
stated that he had no problem looking at this.
If a new treatment system is a $2 million project, then it definitely
would not be feasible.
21. NORTHEAST PRICE SEWER BACKUP - Update
Nick Sampinos reported on the Northeast Price
sewer backup claims. An insurance
adjuster has reviewed the claims and will be asking the St. Paul Insurance
Company to settle and pay the claims.
MOTION. Councilmember
Denison moved that the meeting adjourn and that a meeting of the Redevelopment
Agency convene. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
Meeting
adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Reconvened
at 7:11 p.m.
Meeting
adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Joe
L. Piccolo, Mayor
Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder