Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

June 13, 2001, 5:30 p.m.


Present:

Mayor Lou Colosimo                               Vernon W. Jones, Community Administrator

Councilmembers                                     Joanne Lessar, City Recorder

   Roy A. Nikas                                          Pat Larsen, Finance Director

   Betty P. Wheeler                                   Nick Sampinos, City Attorney

   Joe L. Piccolo                                        Gary Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer

   Stephen L. Denison                               Keith Wight, Human Resource Director

   Richard Tatton                                       Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police


Others Present:

     Gary Hanson                          Jeff Richens                   Chanelle Viau                T.R. Livingston

     Ray Downard                          Wade Williams               John Serfustini


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

 

 1.         MINUTES - May, 16, 2001, May 23, 2001, May 30, 2001, June 12, 2001

 

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the minutes of the May 16, 2001, May 23, 2001, May 30, 2001, and June 12, 2001 meetings be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

 2.         GARY HANSON - Use Of Atwood Baseball Complex

 

Gary Hanson, representing Babe Ruth Baseball, reported that in the past few years there have not been enough fields at the Atwood Baseball Complex to play baseball. He asked that the Council consider changing the two softball fields to baseball fields and move the softball teams to the County Fairgrounds Complex. The Atwood Baseball Complex would be strictly for baseball and the County Fairgrounds Complex would be used for softball. A few changes will have to be made on the fields, such as moving the fencelines and the height of the fences. He understands there is currently a girls high school softball team that uses the lower field at the Atwood Complex. They could work around the use of that field for them. He understands that a softball field is being built near the high school. Councilmember Tatton stated this is correct, but that it will be approximately two years before it is built. Plans are for the high school to use it for their spring softball and then during the summer it will be used as part of Terrace Hills Park. Councilmember Tatton recommended that Mr. Hanson submit a letter indicating what their plans are and what needs to be done to the fields. Councilmember Nikas called attention to the City’s master plan to construct a road on the east side of the Atwood Baseball Complex near one of the fields. Before the field is redesigned and a lot of money is spent, he recommended that the impact of this road be reviewed.

 

 3.         CHANELLE VIAU - Use of Swimming Pool Complex To Conduct Fund Raiser (American Cancer Relay For Life)

 

Chanelle Viau, team captain for the American Cancer Relay For Life, requested permission to use the swimming pool complex to conduct a fund raiser. They would charge $1.50/person for entrance to the pool with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. The City would still make money through the sale of their refreshments and tube rental. Several employees at the pool have indicated they will work free and donate their time to the American Cancer Society. They would like to use the pool either on Monday or Tuesday, June 18th or 19th. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the request be approved. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember Denison expressed his concern regarding the waiver of employee pay and if it is possible to do this. He questioned what liability this would create for the next group’s request. Aleck Shilaos referred to a Supreme Court decision that ruled that this can’t be done. The Council discussed a way that this request can be handled. Pat Larsen recommended that perhaps employees could donate a portion of their paycheck to the American Cancer Society in lieu of working for free. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the swimming pool facility be rented for a set number of hours to this group for the fund raiser and that they be allowed to charge more for the entrance fee and that the difference in the rate be kept by the American Cancer Relay For Life Team. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.


 

 4.         CASTLE VALLEY COMMUNITY THEATER - Rental Fees and Hard Costs Waived For Civic Auditorium

 

Mayor Colosimo presented a request from the Castle Valley Community Theater to waive rental fees for use of the Civic Auditorium for their production in August. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that an amount not to exceed $400 be allocated for both the rental fees and hard costs and that the funding be taken out of the Community Progress Funds. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

 

 5.         FLAG DAY CEREMONY (JUNE 14, 2001) - Permission To Block Main Street From 1st To 2nd East - Denied

 

Mayor Colosimo presented a request from the Price Elks Lodge to block Main Street from 1st to 2nd East for their Flag Day Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, June 14th, at 5:00 p.m. in the Peace Gardens. Police Chief Shilaos stated that their request was due to the noise from Main Street. Chief Shilaos stated that it is a bad time of the day due to people getting off work and recommended that it not be approved. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the request be denied. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

 6.         MARKET EXPRESS/CAR WASH FACILITY (121 NORTH CARBONVILLE ROAD) - Sewer Bill - Committee Appointed

 

Jeff Richens, Price River Water Improvement District, reported that the City has not been billing the new Market Express/Car Wash Facility, 121 North Carbonville Road, for sewer from the time they opened to April of this year. The City’s policy is that if it is their mistake, they don’t collect back bills. This means that the City owes almost $11,000 to Price River Water Improvement District. Mr. Richens stated that he talked to the owners of Market Express. Some of their concerns are that when they pay their taxes, they write this off as part of their operating expenses. If they had to pay this up front, it would effect their income tax. If the City were to allow them a three year period or so to pay this, they could write it off on their current operating expenses. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that a committee, consisting of himself, Councilmember Piccolo, Heather Wichman, Shari Madrid, Pat Larsen, and Jeff Richens, be appointed to work this out. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

 7.         LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STAR BASEBALL TOURNAMENT - Report

 

Councilmember Denison reported that Price City is host to the Little League All Star Baseball Tournament. The tournament runs from July 5th through August 1st. He will work with the Parks Department to make sure all the fields are in good shape.

 

 8.         PARKS DEPARTMENT- Signs For City Parks

 

Councilmember Tatton reported that Suda Merriman, Parks Dept. Supervisor, has saved the City money in personnel costs, mainly by using community service people. She would like to take those unexpended funds to purchase signs for City parks. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

 

 9.         RESOLUTION #2001-06 - Adopting Budget For FY2001/2002

 

Mayor Colosimo opened the Public Hearing at 6:10 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed Budget for FY2001/2002. Pat Larsen reported that the Electric Fund contributed $1.8 million to the General Fund. Water rates will increase 3%, which will add $48,000 to the Water Fund. These funds will be used towards the new water transmission line, which will be built beginning next year. The new transmission line will cost approximately $10 million.

 

Jeff Richens - Asked if the new 20" transmission line will replace both the 12" and 16" lines? Vern Jones stated that it would replace both. Jeff asked how much more volume the 20" line will carry as opposed to the other two? Councilmember Piccolo stated that statistics provided to the Council indicate the 20" line will have sufficient volume to supply 20 - 25% more water than the existing capacity, and will allow for future growth.

 

Mike Burke - Asked if the 12" and 16" lines would be left in place or removed? Gary Sonntag stated that they would be left in the ground. Gary stated that the old lines could be used for a secondary irrigation system or upgraded and used as distribution lines. However, that would be a whole new project and expense that is not being considered. MOTION. There being no further comments, Councilmember Piccolo moved that the Public Hearing be closed, that Resolution #2001-06, adopting the Budget for FY2001/2002 be approved, and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried. Public Hearing adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

 

10.       GERALD LLOYD, LILLIAN GOLD, LINDA BEAL, SILVIA FASSIO - Conditional Use Permits Approved

 

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

 

Gerald Lloyd - Newspaper Distribution and Fireworks Sales, 335 East 1st North - Addition of office space

Lillian Gold - Snowie Shaved Ice, 120 North Carbonville Road (southeast corner of Taco Bell parking lot)

Linda Beal (Community Nursing Services) - 59 South 700 East - Business and sign

Silvia Fassio, P.T. (Therapy Works) - 51 South 700 East - Business and Sign

 

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the requests be approved, that Conditional Use Permits be issued and that business licenses be purchased where applicable. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.


Mayor Colosimo recognized Logan Perkins, Dustin Stettler, Josh Hurst, and Luke Prince from Boy Scout Troop #907.

 

11.       LEONARD MILLER, SIDNEY NELSON, RON STEFANOFF, LYLE BAUER, KENT JONES - Travel Approved

 

Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel requests.

Leonard Miller, Sidney Nelson, Ron Stefanoff - Utah State Firemen’s Convention, June 14-16, St. George, Utah

Lyle Bauer, Kent Jones - Utah Irrigation Seminar, June 20-22, West Jordan, Utah

 

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the travel be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

12.       WATER METERS - Permission To Purchase

 

Vern Jones requested permission to purchase water meters for a total cost of $6,326. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

13.       BACK UP GENERATORS - Permission To Advertise For Purchase and Installation

 

Vern Jones reported that he has received specifications from an engineering firm for the back up generators. The City can either buy the generators themselves and contract to have them installed or advertise for both the purchase and installation. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the project be bid as a complete job. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

14.       PHILLIPS PETROLEUM - Modification of Existing Oil Lease Approved

 

Vern Jones reported that John Leacock, agent for Phillips Petroleum, has submitted a request to change the language in the current contract for oil leases that were signed last year. Nick Sampinos stated that he doesn’t have any problem with the changes. He explained that the change dealt with the City’s ability to terminate the lease in the event of a shut in situation where the well was found to be producing and for whatever reason, the company decided to shut it off because of a change in market, change in philosophy, etc. The contract stated that after a certain period of time, the City could terminate the lease. Upon reviewing the language in those leases, their corporate offices felt it was too restrictive and wanted it changed. The changes are not unreasonable and deals with a number of leases throughout the community. He reviewed the requested changes and made some additional changes that he feels were appropriate. It doesn’t change the ability of the City to make its royalties. The change allows Phillips Petroleum to have more flexibility in the event of a shut in situation. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the City accept the modifications made to the existing oil lease with Phillips Petroleum as reviewed by the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the lease be accepted in the modified form as reviewed by the City Attorney and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the lease. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

15.       PHILLIPS PETROLEUM - New Lease - Tabled

 

Vern Jones reported that John Leacock, agent for Phillips Petroleum, has submitted a request to enter into oil leases on city property inside the City limits. Vern stated that when Anadarko and River Gas both came into the area, the City took a position that they didn’t want gas wells near or in close proximity to the city limits. They didn’t think it was in the best interest of the residents of Price to have gas wells too close to the residential neighborhoods. Councilmember Piccolo stated that in talking to representatives from Phillips Petroleum, it is cost effect for them to drill horizontally up to two miles. They are concerned about recovering the reserves underneath the city. He discussed surface usage with Nick Sampinos, and found that this type of usage is just as restrictive and doesn’t conflict with our previous agreements. The company can come less than two miles cost effectively and recover the natural gas that is underneath the city. There presently are wells that are by far closer than two miles within the city limits. Nick expressed his concern in that the lease deals with land that is basically city streets. He feels there is another agenda as well in addition to the horizontal drilling, and feels there is a need for the company to tie up loose ends. There are areas that both Anadarko and Phillips Petroleum are concentrating on and there are certain areas that are “no mans land” that they are trying to tie up before the other one does. This deals with the well spacing required by governmental regulations. The new lease gives the city the right to say “we don’t want you to drill here”, which is contrary to every other lease he has seen. He has written to John Leacock asking him to clarify their position as to why they would want such an agreement in place because the city’s concerns would be to have drilling occur in areas where there is basically city streets and other dedications of the city. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that this be tabled until a response is received from Mr. Leacock. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

16.       CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FORM - Approved

 

Nick Sampinos presented the “Claim For Damages” form that he prepared. The form states that acceptance of the claim is not an admission of city liability. The claim form is forwarded to the city’s insurance carrier for review and possible adjustment. Following receipt by the insurance carrier, an adjuster will be assigned to handle the claim. It was suggested to add the word “form” after the word “claim”. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the claim form be accepted with the suggested changes and that it be adopted by a resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

17.       SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT DESIGN, #6S-2001 - Johansen & Tuttle Engineering, Inc. - Partial Payment #2

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $844.50 submitted by Johansen & Tuttle Engineering, Inc., for the design on the sewer line replacement. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

 

18.       MEADS WASH STABILIZATION CONSTRUCTION, #3C-2001 - Delbert Thayne Construction - Partial Payment #1

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $64,448.14 submitted by Delbert Thayne Construction for their contract to construct the Meads Wash Stabilization. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

19.       MEADS WASH STABILIZATION DESIGN, #3S-2001 - JUB Engineers, Inc. - Partial Payment #4

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $1,784.94 submitted by JUB Engineers, Inc., for their design and survey work on the Meads Wash Stabilization project. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

20.       300 NORTH (PEDESTRIAN SAFETY) IMPROVEMENTS, DESIGN (CDBG), #1S-2001 - JUB Engineers, Inc. - Partial Payment #5

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $1,020.50 submitted by JUB Engineers, Inc. for design work completed on the CDBG 300 North Pedestrian Safety Improvements. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

21.       WATER TRANSMISSION LINE REPLACEMENT, #25S-2000 - Hansen, Allen & Luce, Inc., Engineering Services - Partial Payment #4

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $32,688.74 submitted by Hansen, Allen & Luce, Inc., for their work completed to date on the Water Transmission Line Replacement project. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

22.       WATER TRANSMISSION LINE ALTERNATES (SOURCE CONVEYANCE AND TREATMENT SUTDY) - Hansen, Allen & Luce, Inc., Engineering Services - Final Payment

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $5,648.95 submitted by Hansen, Allen & Luce, Inc., Eng. Services for their study in evaluating alternative pipelines sizes for the Water Transmission Line Replacement. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the final payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

23.       CITY HALL PARKING LOT SURVEY WORK, #1C-2001 - Hanse, Allen & Luce, Inc., Engineering Services - Final Payment

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $2,675.70 submitted by Hansen, Allen & Luce, Inc., Eng. Services for engineering work completed on the City Hall Parking Lot project. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the final payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

 

24.       CEMETERY UTILITY VEHICLE - Permission To Purchase

 

Gary Sonntag reported that the Cemetery Dept. is requesting permission to purchase a utility vehicle, referred to as a Kawasaki Mule. Funds to purchase this item will be transferred from a portion of their budget that is not going to be used for paving. The vehicle will be purchased through the State bid for an amount of $10,549.00. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

 

25.       RAYS ROAD RAILROAD CROSSING - Committee Appointed

 

Gary Sonntag reported that he was approached by a resident in the area of Rays Road asking for assistance to construct a permanent railroad crossing in that area. Gary presented a petition signed by several residents, plus a letter from the Utah Department of Transportation, in response to a letter sent to the Governor’s office. The residents and Rays Road are in the county and the city limits line follows the tracks. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that a committee, comprised of himself, Councilmember Piccolo, Harold Valdez, and Gary Sonntag, meet with Carbon County to review this situation. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

26.       WALMART - Development Agreement Approved

 

Gary Sonntag presented a Development Agreement submitted by Wal-Mart for work required within the public right-of-way on Nelson Lane, SR55 and 300 South in connection with the construction of the Super Wal-Mart. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the Development Agreement be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the document. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

 

27.       PRICE MAIN STREET RECONSTRUCTION DESIGN - Sunrise Engineering, Inc. - Partial Payment #1

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $8,146.70 submitted by Sunrise Engineering for work completed to date on the design of the Price Main Street Reconstruction project. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

28.       CITY HALL PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION, #1C-2001 - Henrie Construction Company - Change Order, Final Payment

 

Gary Sonntag presented a change order to the contract with Henrie Construction Company for their contract on the City Hall Parking Lot Construction. The change order increases the contract $2,000.77 and is necessary to allow for adjustments in the work, such as soft spots and excavations. He also presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $136,859.77. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the change order and final payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

 

29.       300 NORTH (PEDESTRIAN SAFETY) IMPROVEMENTS - CDBG 2001/2002 Contract Approved

 

Gary Sonntag presented a contract for a Community Development Block Grant for the Year 2001/2002. The grant is in the amount of $106,659 and is to be used for pedestrian safety improvements on the north side of 300 North Street between Cedar Hills Drive and 1200 East (Price Canal). MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the contract be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

30.       INDOOR SWIMMING POOL - Plumbing Repairs

 

Gary Sonntag reported that a replacement pipeline for the bottom drain of the indoor swimming pool has been installed. The high density polyethylene pipe and fittings were donated by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. He expressed his appreciation to Jim Hartley of Anadarko and Steve Prince of the Castle Valley Gas Producers Council. A letter of thanks has been sent to both of them.

 

31.       HELPER FISH POND - Price City Culinary Water Pipeline Protection

 

Gary Sonntag reported that Price City’s 16" waterline will be impacted by the renovation of an old fishing pond in north Helper. This waterline will be discontinued once Price City’s new 20" transmission pipeline is installed in another location in approximately 18 months. In order to renovate the old fishing pond, the 16" waterline will be buried in the pond area and will be covered with water when the pond is filled. In order to prevent corrosion of the pipe, a cathodic protection will be installed at a cost of approximately $2,200. The Division of Wildlife Resources will be responsible for this cost. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the above procedures be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

32.       ANNUAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - Permission To Advertise To Receive Bids

 

Gary Sonntag requested permission to advertise to receive bids for the city’s annual road improvements. This will include Class “C” Road Improvements - reconstruction, crack sealing, slurry sealing, overlays, paint striping, milling, and other road improvements. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

 

33.       PURCHASE OF PAINT MACHINE - Permission To Receive Quotations

 

Gary Sonntag requested permission to receive quotations for the purchase of a new paint machine that will be used for cross walks, directional signs, parking stalls, and other miscellaneous markings. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

34.       PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW TENNIS COURT FENCING (500 NORTH PARKING LOT) - Permission To Hire Local Contractor To Complete Project

 

Gary Sonntag reported that prior to pavement of the 500 North Parking Lot, it was necessary to remove the existing fence between the tennis court and the parking lot. It will be necessary to replace the fence, which will be 10' high and 174' long. The costs to replace the fence using the old fencing materials will be $3,500. Costs to replace the fence with new materials will be $4,300. He recommended that the new fence be installed instead of using the old fence as the gauge of the present material is too light. As the tennis court fence cannot be placed on or near the new concrete retaining wall installed in the parking lot, it will be necessary to place another 3' high fence on top of the retaining wall to prevent anyone from falling off the wall. The 3' fence would cost $1,540 with an additional $660 if slats were to be installed This means that the two fences will be 3' apart. A local fencing contractor has submitted a quotation and alternatives for this project. Due to the time limitations to solicit quotations, he requested permission to hire this contractor to complete the fencing project. The Council questioned if a handrail would be more conducive as opposed to two fences. Gary stated that perhaps a handrail could be made out of fencing materials or a welded steel handrail. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request be granted looking at the alternatives of the handrail and not to exceed the figures as indicated in the proposal. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

 

35.       ORDINANCE #2001-008 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Requirements

 

Joanne Lessar presented Ordinance #2001-008, adopting the Campaign Finance Disclosure requirements. Last year the Legislature required that this ordinance be adopted by July 1, 2001. Nick Sampinos stated that he has reviewed this and made a few changes which are reflected in the ordinance. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Ordinance #2001-008 be adopted, 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.

 

36.       BUDGET REVISION FY2000/2001 - Public Hearing Scheduled

 

Pat Larsen reported that she is in the process of preparing a revision to the Budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2001 and recommended that a Public Hearing be scheduled. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the Public Hearing be scheduled for Wednesday, June 27th, at 6:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

 

37.       KRISTA CARLSON - Rehire Approved

 

Keith Wight recommended that Krista Carlson be rehired as a Swimming Pool Lifeguard, Perm/PT, effective July 1, 2001. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the rehire be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

 

38.       TYLER KING, ALISHA DECARO - New Hires Approved

 

Keith Wight recommended that Tyler King and Alisha Decaro be hired as Swimming Pool Lifeguards, Perm/PT, effective July 1, 2001. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the new hires be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

39.       TERRY JONES - New Hire - Tabled

 

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Terry Jones, new hire, be tabled. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.



 

40.       PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Report

 

Councilmember Denison reported that at the last meeting of the Price River Water Improvement District, an attorney visited them to discuss the Master Water Plan. This came up due to Wellington City’s request to lease water. The District will continue to work on this Master Plan. It was recommended that the Master Plan should not only involve the District, but also Price City, Helper City, Wellington City,. and the county at large. As that develops, a committee will be formed to work on this. At that point, someone from Price City will need to become involved.

 

41.       PRICE/WELLINGTON CANAL - Update

 

Vern Jones reported that Price/Wellington Control Board will be submitting an application to the Bureau of Reclamation for $16.5 million for the canal project. They will be submitting it at $28/ton salt removal. If this is approved, it will be a fully funded Bureau of Reclamation project.

 

42.       INTERNATIONAL DAYS - Update

 

Councilmember Tatton reported that everything seems to be running smoothly for the upcoming International Days. The parks are ready and the different committees are in place. There will be a kids parade that will run from the CEU parking lot to Pioneer Park. Kids Day will be at Pioneer Park, which will be less congested. The car show will be in Pioneer Park on Saturday, July 28th. Their car parade will be on Saturday night from Carbon Avenue to 3rd East. There will be a barbecue and music at the Peace Gardens after the parade.

 

43.       CITY SANITATION CONTRACT - Approved

 

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the committee assigned to review refuse collection for the City is recommending that the contract be awarded to City Sanitation as presented for a five year period. The basic rate for one can stays flat for the first year with no increase. After the first year, there is a $.15 yearly increase after that up to five years. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the proposal from City Sanitation be accepted, that the contract be prepared and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.


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


Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

Reconvened at 7:11 p.m.

 

44.       LIBRARY BOOK SALE - Report

 

Councilmember Wheeler reported that the Library book sale netted $1,269.00. These funds will be placed in the Library Budget.


Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.


                                                                                          APPROVED:




                                                                                                                                     

ATTEST:                                                                           Lou Colosimo, Mayor




                                               

Joanne Lessar, City Recorder