Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

April 13, 2004, 5:11 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

Jeanne McEvoy Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police

Joe Christman

Others Present:

Keven Mortensen Melanie Steele Jeannie Franklin Pam Miller

Reese Barrick

Mayor Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above members present.

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that an Executive Session convene for the purpose of discussing the sell of the Miller Creek Property. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

Meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Sell of Miller Creek Property

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the Executive Session adjourn and that the Council Meeting reconvene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Reconvened at 5:23 p.m.

2. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT - Update

The Mayor and Councilmembers provided updates on the subjects and committees that they administer.

3. PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY2004/05 - Accepted

Mayor Piccolo presented the proposed tentative budget for FY2004/05. A budget retreat was scheduled for Monday, April 19, 2004, in Room 106, Price City Hall, beginning at 8:00 a.m.

4. PUBLIC INPUT - Jeanne Franklin - Support For Red Ribbon Week

Jeanne Franklin, representing Creekview Elementary School as coordinator for Red Ribbon Week, discussed plans for a community-wide celebration during Red Ribbon Week scheduled in October. The theme is Asock it to drugs@. Her plans are to Akick off@ the week long event with a 50's sock hop and a parade on Friday, October 15^th. She asked for the Council=s support in working with her for this community event. The Council gave their support to Ms. Franklin.

5. MILLER CREEK PROPERTY (40 ACRE PARCEL) - Authorization To Sell Property

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the City accept the bid in the amount of $14,280 submitted by Kevin Mortensen for the purchase of a 40 acre parcel that the City owns located in Miller Creek, contingent upon a 100 foot easement for property that the City still owns that is contiguous and adjacent to the property being sold, and that the City maintain the mineral rights. Further, that staff be directed to prepare the necessary documents for the property transfer and that the money received for the sale be placed into a capital project account with future purposes for the money approved by the Council. Motion seconded by Councilmember Christman and carried.

6. ORDINANCE 2004-002 - Adoption of Price City General Plan

MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that a Public Hearing be held to receive comments on the Price City General Plan. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried. Public Hearing opening at 6:00 p.m. Ken Young, JUB Engineers, explained the process in preparing the

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draft plan. He presented several land use maps identifying the different zones and future areas

for annexation. He also presented a draft, which is a visionary plan for the future development of Price and explained the chapters and what areas they covered. The motto chosen for the City is A Price, The Heart of Utah=s Castle Country@. The mission statement is AThe Mission of Price City Is To Protect and Promote The Welfare of All Citizens By Ensuring Exceptional Service and Leadership Through Communication, Cooperation, Leadership and Creativity@. The vision statement is APrice Will Be A Clean, Friendly Community That Retains Its Safe, Small Town Feel and Charm@. The citizens envision a City that is progressive, unified, rich in heritage and ethnic diversity with economic security and responsive government, quality education, healthy environment, and good medical facilities. Included in the plan is a history of the town of Price and the demographics based on the 2000 census. Mayor Piccolo thanked Mr. Young for his work and information.

Pam Miller and Reese Barrick, CEU Prehistoric Museum, suggested a few minor corrections and additions relating to the information on the museum. The Council concurred with the additions and changes. MOTION. There being no further comments, Councilmember Tatton moved that the Public Hearing close. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried. Public Hearing closed at 6:31 p.m. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Ordinance #2004-002, adopting the Price City General Plan be approved, that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the ordinance and that it become effective upon publication. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

7. BMX TRACK - Update

Nick Tatton presented an update on the BMX Track. The project is coming along very well. The Public Works group has been working very diligently. The buildings are on the property, and the cement work for the scores stand and registration booth is currently taking place. Bids still need to come in for the fencing. At this point, no one has responded to the ad requesting a concessionaire.

8. ZIONS BANK DOWNTOWN STREET FEST - Request To Close Main Street Approved

Nick Tatton reported that Zions Bank is requesting the closure of Main Street from 100 East to 100 West on July 16 and 17 to conduct a street fest. Carbon Avenue will be open as a throughway. Plans are for vendor booths, sidewalk sales, etc. All of the businesses are very supportive of this event. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the request be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.

9. CARBON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Request To Retain Booth Rental

Funds During International Days Celebration

Mayor Piccolo presented a letter from the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce requesting that the funds received from booth rentals for International Days be retained by the Chamber. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request be approved contingent upon the funds flowing through Price City. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

10. ATWOOD SHEETROCK AND STUCCO, INC., G-2 ENTERPRISES - Home Occupied Businesses Approved

MARIE=S CATTERY - Home Occupied Business -Tabled

Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for home occupied businesses with the contingency on Marie=s Cattery that after all kittens have been sold, no more than 3 cats can remain on the premises.

Atwood Sheetrock and Stucco, Inc. - 143 South 100 East, Jeremy Atwood-Owner

Marie=s Cattery - 537 South Carbon Avenue, Marie Blanton-Owner

G-2 Enterprises - 240 East 200 South, Douglas and Lynda Garff-Owners (Telephone and Internet

Sales)

A discussion ensued on Marie=s Cattery. MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that Atwood Sheetrock and Stucco, Inc. and G-2 Enterprises be approved upon the purchase of a business license. Further, that as the Department of Health has not done an inspection on Marie=s Cattery and clarification needs to be main on bringing outside cats in for resale, that Marie=s Cattery be

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tabled. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

11. MARTY AND MERILEE PRETTYMAN, RAY BRIDGE, CURVES FITNESS CENTER, FAMILY

FLIX VIDEO STORE, DR. SHANE TAYLOR - Conditional Use Permits

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

Marty and Merilee Prettyman - 126 East 400 North - Change of Use (from business to residential rental property)

Ray Bridge - 533 North Cottonwood (above ground pool)

Curves Fitness Center - 95 East Main (business and sign)

Family Flix Video Store - 583 East Main (business and sign)

Dr. Shane Taylor - 690 West Price River Drive - Change of Use (from retail to professional

building)

MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that the requests be approved and that Conditional Use Permits be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

CONSENT ITEMS - MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Items #12 Through #24 be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Christman and carried.

12. MINUTES - March 9, 2004, March 16, 2004, March 24, 2004, April 8, 2004 - Approved

13. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Approval of Grant For Fire

Equipment Purchase

Grant Contract in the amount of $25,000.00 approved for Fire Equipment purchase and authorizing the Mayor and City Recorder to execute contract documents.

14. LIBRARY - Contribution To Vista Program

Approval of contribution of $200 to the Vista Program

15. FIRE DEPARTMENT - Permission To Purchase Compressed Air Foam System

Permission to purchase a Compressed Air Foam System for $48,500.00.

16. POLICE DEPARTMENT - Permission To Purchase Used Police Car

Permission to purchase a used police car for $19,000.00.

17. SHAUNA FASSETT, NICK TATTON, GARY SONNTAG - Travel Approved

Shauna Fassett - Bureau of Criminal Identification TAC Training, May 20, 2004, Salt Lake City, UT.

Nick Tatton - Rural Business Conference, May 24-25, 2004, Richfield, Utah; Utah Department of Water Quality Funding Meeting, April 20, 2004, St. George, Utah

Gary Sonntag - American Public Works Association Emergency Management Training, May 12, 2004, West Valley City, Utah

18. WATER AND SEWER PIPELINE REPLACEMENTS - Contracts Awarded

The committee appointed to evaluate the bids awarded the water replacement bid to TNT General Contractors of Fairfield, Utah for the bid amount which is within budget. The sewer replacement project was awarded to Dwight Peterson & Sons of Riverton, Utah for the bid amount which is within budget.

19. WATER SOURCE PROTECTION - Prima Oil & Gas - City Protest Response Report

Reports from the County informed City staff that Prima Oil & Gas=s proposal to explore and develop wells in T12SR7E above Scofield Reservoir in the Beaver Creek area voluntarily withdrew their application due to an inability to gain access. City staff met with the local Manti La Sal National Forest office on the Prima Oil & Gas permit to explore and develop wells in T14SR7E. The well is in the Huntington Canyon drainage. The well and existing road will not pose a threat to the Scofield

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reservoir drainage. Opposition was voiced by the City that they did not want to see a well field developed in the Scofield Reservoir and Price River drainage because of the sensitive water

resources in the area.

20. NORTH LOOP ROAD - Permission To Proceed With Project

Permission to solicit a request for a proposal from Sunrise Engineering for the design and construction engineering of the North Loop road.

21. FOUR CORNERS COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - 77 South 600 East - Final Release of

Development Agreement Approved

Final release of Development Agreement in the amount of $9,974.00 to Four Corners Community Behavioral Health.

22. FINANCE DEPARTMENT - Budget Adjustments Approved

Permission to make the following budget adjustments:

$500,000 from Electric Fund to the General Fund

$295,500 from Electric Fund to the Capital Projects Fund

$204,500 from Electric Fund to the General Fund Balance

$295,500 from General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund Balance

23. SWIMMING POOL - Permission To Hire Two Permanent/PT Office Clerks

24. STREETS MAINTENANCE CREW - Report On Emergency Hires of Two Temporary/Full Time

Laborer Positions

A report was made on the progress in receiving applications, interviews and hiring two temporary full time laborers for the streets maintenance crew.

25. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Grant Contract For

Building Renovation - Tabled

MOTION. Councilmember Christman moved that the grant contract from the Department of Community and Economic Development for renovation of the old BLM building be tabled. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

26. SHARI MADRID, HEATHER WICHMANN - Travel Requests Tabled

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the travel requests of Shari Madrid and Heather Wichmann to attend Business Writing and Grammar Skills Training be tabled. Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.

27. EMERGENCY PLANNING - Update

Gary Sonntag reported that he attended an emergency planning meeting at the College of Eastern Utah, which was attended by 25 individuals. The training has gotten off to a good start. Two classes are being taught during the week and one on the week end.

28. PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Update

Councilmember Wheeler reported that Jeff Richens from Price River Water Improvement District is visiting the elementary schools and educating the children on the process of water. He has a six foot long model depicting the snow on the mountains, the melting process into the lakes, the treatment plant process, etc. The kids seemed to be fascinated by the process.

29. INTERNATIONAL DAYS EVENTS - Update

Councilmember McEvoy reported that the International Days committee is moving right along. They have been working on foreign words that will bring cultures together, such as Afiesta@.

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30. COMPLAINT OF COAL TRUCKS ON SOUTH HIGHWAY 55 - Authorization For Mayor To Answer

Complaint

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Mayor Piccolo be authorized to answer the complaint received from residents living on South Highway 55 pertaining to the coal trucks. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

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

Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

Reconvened at 7:17 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

APPROVED:

ATTEST: Joe L. Piccolo, Mayor

Joanne Lessar, City Recorder