Minutes of the Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

December 12, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.

 

Present:

Mayor Joe L. Piccolo                       Gary Sonntag, Public Works Director/City Engineer                      

Councilmembers:                             Aleck Shilaos, Police Chief

Rick Davis                                            John Daniels, Human Resource Director

Richard Tatton                                    Nick Sampinos, City Attorney

Jeanne McEvoy                                   Laurie Tryon, City Recorder

Kathy Hanna-Smith                           Pat Larsen, Finance Director            

Jeff Nielson                                           Nick Tatton, Community Director

                                                                Bret Cammans, Customer Service Director                  

 

Others Present: Richard Pendleton, Sue Christensen, Anita and Scott Bruno

Mayor Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above Councilmembers and staff in attendance.

 

1.             PUBLIC COMMENT-Richard Pendleton, of Boy Scout Troop 296 brought before the Council a set of photos and information regarding an Eagle Scout project that his troop has just completed. The project included the installation of a flag pole and spot light at the Price City South Park. Mr. Pendleton wanted to say thank you to the City for their assistance with this project. Mr. Pendleton is the son of Philip and Gloria Pendleton. The project was chosen through the Public Works Director Gary Sonntag, as a public service to assist Mr. Pendleton with his eagle project.  To receive an Eagle Scout badge, a young man must perform eighty (80) hours of manpower service. Gary Sonntag praised Richard’s efforts on this notable project and stated that he is very impressed with Richard’s exceptional way of handling the entire project from start to finish. Richard sized it up, did all of the logistics, ran down the resources in terms of labor and funding and has not asked the City for anything except project review. The Mayor and Councilmembers are very proud of Richard’s efforts and thanked him for his presentation.

 

2.             COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT- The Mayor and Councilmembers presented an update on the activities and functions in which they have participated.

 

3.             PUBLIC HEARING- To Receive Input on a Request to Re-zone the Property Containing and Surrounding the Price City Public Works Complex from Multiple Residential 7 (MR-7) to Public Facilities (PF)

                MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved to open the public hearing at 6:03 p.m. to receive input on the proposed re-zone of the property containing and surrounding the Price City Public Works Complex. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith and carried. No public comment was received.

                MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved to close the public hearing at 6:04 p.m. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nielson and carried.

 

4.             RE-ZONE REQUEST- ORDINANCE 2006-06 Authorization to Approve the Re-zone to the Property Containing and Surrounding the Price City Public Works Complex from Multiple Residential 7 (MR-7) to Public Facilities (PF) and to Adopt Ordinance 2007-06 Amending the Re-zone.

                MOTION. Councilmember Nielson moved to approve the re-zone for the property containing and surrounding the Price City Public Works Complex from Multiple Residential 7 (MR-7) to Public Facilities (PF). Motion seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith and carried.

                                               

5.             PUBLIC HEARING- To Receive Input on the Updated Price City Annexation Policy Plan

                MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved to open the public hearing at 6:05 p.m. to receive input. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith and carried. No public comment was received. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved to close the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.

 

6.             ANNEXATION POLICY PLAN RESOLUTION 2007-34 Authorization to Adopt a Resolution Adopting the Annexation Policy Plan 2007 Update

                MOTION. Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Resolution Adopting the Annexation Policy Plan 2007 Update. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nielson and carried.

 

7.             VISIONARY SERVICE LEADER AWARD- Scott Bruno

                Scott Bruno received the award for December 2007 for assisting to make Price City a progressive, friendly community and for his dedication to excellence in service. He was  instrumental in facilitating construction of the new downtown substation and saving the City of Price a large sum of money.

 

8.             AIR SPACE PERMIT- Authorization to Allow Santa Claus to Enter Price City Air Space for Delivery of Christmas Presents to All of the Good Boys and Girls in the City

                MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved to approve the Air Space Permit for Santa Claus. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith and carried.

 

9.             CLG REQUEST- Sue Christensen- A Request for Price City to Facilitate a CLG Grant from the State of Utah for use to Restore the Bryner House Museum

                Sue Christensen from the Bryner Museum requested that Price City facilitate a Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant from the State of Utah in order to continue restoring the Bryner House Museum.  This would make the museum eligible for the CLG grant which could be up to $5,000. Price City is needed to administer the grant which could be awarded in 2008. The grant must be applied for and have a matching fund which can be comprised of donations and volunteer hours. The money, if awarded would will just pass through Price City as a qualification of the grant. MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved to approve the request to facilitate a CLG Grant from the State of Utah for the Bryner House Museum. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

                                               

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETINGS:

Councilmember Nielson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave the following

recommendation on an application for a Home Occupied Permit:

 

10.          HOME OCCUPIED PERMITS

                a.  Miller Construction- 248 N. 300 E.- Jim Miller, Owner- Office Use Only-Tabled

               

MOTION. Councilmember Nielson moved to approve the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to table the home occupied permit for Miller Construction. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith and carried.

 

11.          CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS

                Councilmember Nielson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave the following recommendations on applications for Conditional Use Permits:

 

                a.  A.L. Enterprises, Inc.- 396 South Carbon Avenue-Doris Miller, Owner-CUP-Final

                b.  Amanda’s Cheerleading- Nielson Lane/Airport Road- Amanda Alderson, Owner-New Building-Concept

                c.  Pinion Drive Subdivision-1600 E. 600 N.-Victor Hansen, Owner- Concept

                d.  American Dream Subdivision- 400 N. 1600 E.-Amendment Phase I Plat A-Washburn & Assoc.- Final

                e.  American Dream - Four Lot Subdivision Phase I-Plat B-Washburn & Assoc.-Final

                f.  American Dream - Planned Unit Development- Parklane at American Dream-Washburn & Assoc.- Final

                g.  American Dream-Parklane Twin Homes- Washburn & Assoc.-Final

                h.  American Dream-Parklane Townhomes- Washburn & Assoc.-Final

                i.  CJ’s Storage- Rick Krompel, Owner- Amendment- Final

                               

                MOTION. Councilmember Nielson moved to grant final approval on item a. Motion seconded by Councilmember Davis and carried.

 

Mr. John Dester presented items d, e, f, g and h. with information for the Councilmembers on the project of American Dream Subdivision and Parklane Homes regarding size, cost and availability of the homes. Councilmember Davis had the same concerns as the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the traffic impact that could become a problem on Sagewood Road and the Castle Heights area. Mr. Dester reassured the City Council that the homes will be built in small phases without causing a lot of traffic or congestion. The bridge on 300 North that will be built, will divert much of the traffic. More homes in the area will not cause a lot of impact because the homes are not built for larger families but scaled to single family homes and couples with few vehicles. It may take four (4) years to finish the entire project. They have looked into roughing in the road off of airport road onto Homestead Blvd. instead of using Sagewood Road. This project has 114 acres and the homes will be approximately $120-$140,000 depending on the size of the homes.

MOTION. Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved to grant final approval on items d, e, f, g, h. Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.

 

                MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved to grant final approval on item i and to accept the Planning and Zoning motion to deny the Conditional Use Permit amendment. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nielson and carried.

 

CONSENT AGENDA- MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved to approve items #12 through #24.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Davis and carried.

 

12.          MINUTES

                November 28, 2007 City Council Meeting

                                               

13.          EASY PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT- Authorization to Complete Reimbursement from the EASY Program to Jesus Munoz in the Amount of $1,875.00 for Property Improvements and to Michael Marx in the Amount of $2,000 for Property Improvements

                                               

14.          CITY HALL ROOF- Authorization to Advertise and Bid the Replacement of the City Hall Building Roof

 

15.          BUSINESS LICENSE CODE UPDATE- Authorization to Approve the Business License Code

                                               

16.          BUSINESS LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE- Authorization to Approve the Changes to the Business License Fee Schedule that was approved on November 28, 2007

 

17.          BEER LICENSE PERMIT APPLICATIONS – Authorization to Approve the Beer License Permit Application Forms and the Temporary Beer License Permit Application Forms

                                               

18.          CANVASS OF GENERAL ELECTION- November 20, 2007

                Authorization to Approve the Canvass of General Election held on November 20, 2007.

                The City Council acted as the Board of Canvassers for the November 6, 2007 General Election. The Election results as compiled by the Carbon County Recorders Office was completed and reported to the City Recorder during an Election Canvass at the County offices on November 19, 2007. The results were as followed:

               

                Candidates Name                                               Term and Office                                  Total Votes

            Rick Davis                                            Councilmember-4years                      1154                                      

                Jeff Nielson                                           Councilmember-4years                      1170

                Richard Tatton                                    Councilmember-4years                      1290

 

19.          2008 MEETING SCHEDULE- Authorization to Approve the 2008 Meeting Schedule for the Price City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings

                                               

20.          MID BLOCK CROSSING- Authorization to Postpone the Pedestrian Mid-Block Crossing at Main Street 100 West to Carbon Avenue until After the Main Street Renovation Study in 2008

            The Streets Department had scheduled the installation of a ‘mid block crossing’ on Main Street between 100 West and Carbon Avenue. This would entail constructing two sidewalk ramps and a painted pedestrian street crossing. The City will be implementing a Main Street Renovation study in 2008 followed by a reconstruction of sidewalk along this and other sections of Main Street. City staff recommends postponement of the mid block crossing until such time the City receives the results of the study next year.

 

21.          INTERSTATE BARRICADE- Authorization for Final Payment #1, Change Order #1 to Interstate Barricade for the Completed Traffic Paint Striping within the City of $17,798.31

            Interstate Barricade has completed all of the required traffic paint striping within the City. A           change order is necessary to adjust for as-built quantities with a decrease of $2,738.71 for a               total contract of $17,798.31. Final payment will be $17,798.31.

 

22.          DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT- Authorization for Final Release #2 of $10,597.80 to CV-LLC for the Completion of the Highway Patrol Project Public Improvements and Utility Easements

            The Highway Patrol project public improvements are complete with receipt of recorded deeds for 1365 South Street (Ballard Lane) and utility easements. Remaining guarantee funds in the surety can be released, not to exceed the amount in escrow, in the amount of $10,597.80.

 

23.          PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE- Authorization to Purchase Playground Equipment for the South Park and Washington Park at a Closeout Discount

                Ratification of Council poll. The City received 3 quotations for a Miracle 714-S079-YE7 playground or equivalent: Garrett, $13,439; Blue Sky, $16,353; Great Western, $14,538.25. This playground was on a 50% closeout discount. It is proposed that two (2) playground packages be purchased: one for South Park (CDBG) and one for Washington Park. They will be purchased from Garrett Co. for a total of $13,439 x 2 = $26,878.              

                                               

24.          CONTRACT ADDENDUM- Authorization to Accept Contract Addendum #04-07 to the General Engineering Services Agreement with Jones and Demille Engineering for the Water Distribution and Sewer Collection Pipeline Replacement Design. Staff is planning to hire the services of Jones & Demille Engineering to complete survey,                 design and bid document preparation for water distribution and sewer collection pipeline replacement, approximately 3600 feet of pipe.  The estimated not to exceed fee is $29,531.

 

25.          PRWID- Update by Councilmember Tatton reported on the happenings of the last PRWID meeting.

               

26.          COMMUNITY PROGRESS- Update by Councilmember Hanna-Smith

                The Christmas Light awards will be given on December 20 th 2007 with judging held during                

               December 11-18th, 2007.

 

27.          INTERNATIONAL DAYS – Update by Councilmember Davis

                A date for the International Days has not yet been decided. A meeting will be held on December

               19th, 2007 to determine the dates. MOTION. Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved to have

               Councilmember McEvoy serve as this year’s Co-Chairperson for International Days. Motion

               seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.  

 

28.          UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

                a. Committee Review for Street Banners

                b. Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Improvements on 2nd South

                c. Basso Dino-Mine Playground

               

29.          EXECUTIVE SESSION- struck

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. by Mayor Piccolo pursuant to motion by Councilmember McEvoy.

 

                                                                                                                APPROVED:       

 

                                                                                                                __________________________

                                                                                                                Joe L. Piccolo, Mayor        

ATTEST:

 

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Laurie Tryon, City Recorder