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Aurora

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City Council

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City Council Minutes

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Event Start Date & Time

June 17, 2025 01:44 PM

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City of Aurora City Council Meeting May 19, 2025 Page 1 CITY OF AURORA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 19, 2025 FINAL The Aurora City Council came to order at 7:00 pm. Mayor Quarnberg informed the public that proper notice for the city council meeting had been given. Jim Harrison gave an opening expression of choice and the Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Mayor: Daven Quarnberg Council Member: Parker Vercimak Council Member: Kelly Mason Council Member: Jim Harrison Council Member: Andy Rasmussen Council Member: Bryan Sprague Maintenance Manager: Jordon Bosh STAFF PRESENT: Recorder: Clint Johnson EXCUSED: VISITORS: Shay Morrison R6 Representative, Matt Long Aurora City Fire Chief, Scott Johnson Sevier County Commissioner, Diane Mason, Portia Vossburg, Lisa Kottsick, Ben Berrett, Mark Lovell City Council Meeting- 1- APPROVAL OF MINUTES- The City Council reviewed the minutes of the April 21, 2025 Council meeting. City Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to accept the minutes of the April 21, 2025 meeting. City Council Member Bryan Sprague seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Mason, Harrison, Sprague, Rasmussen and Vercimak. City of Aurora City Council Meeting May 19, 2025 Page 2 2- AURORA YARD BEAUTIFICATION CONTEST - DIANE MASON Diane Mason came before the Council to discuss having Aurora City sponsor a yard beautification contest. Ms. Mason stated that a similar contest held in Redmond proved to be very successful. She hoped to have the city sponsor prize money with first place receiving $500.00, second place $250.00 and third place $100.00. The Council discussed the benefits of having such a contest and naming the winner at the 4th of July celebration held at the park. The Council stated that they would not like to be the judges for this contest but asked Ms. Mason if she would involve a committee and spearhead the contest. Ms. Mason agreed and the Council expressed their support. City Council Member Parker Vercimak moved to spend $850.00 for the prize money for the Aurora City yard beautification project. City Council member Jim Harrison seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Vercimak, Harrison, Mason, Rasmussen and Sprague. 3- OPEN SESSION- Aurora City residents Portia Vossburg and Lisa Kottsick asked the City Council what could be done with the property located at 400 W 200 N, parcel # 2-A11-32. Ms. Vossburg stated that the property had been in her family for many years and she hates to see it in such disrepair. The Council discussed various lots throughout the City where clean up work needs to be done. The Council especially discussed the Wasescha property located at 100 N 200 W. The Council directed Mr. Johnson to contact the owners to see what could be done to clean things up. Mr. Johnson stated that he would prepare letters to send to the owners and hopefully they will respond. 4- REQUEST FROM BEN BERRET- GOLDEN DRUG- Ben Berrett from Golden Drug came before the Council to see if there would be interest in him hosting a vaccination clinic for the citizens of Aurora. Mr. Berrett stated that he would like to be a helpful resource for Aurora so that people would not have to travel for their vaccinations. The City Council was supportive of the idea and asked Mr. Berrett details about how it would work. Mr. Berrett stated that he would take insurance information from residents or cash payments and would provide the service. He would City of Aurora City Council Meeting May 19, 2025 Page 3 like to do the clinic on a week day and then also one on the weekend. The Council told Mr. Berrett to get with Mr. Johnson and schedule a couple of dates for the clinic. 5- BIKE PATH DISCUSSION- Sevier County Commissioner Scott Johnson made a presentation to the City Council regarding the proposed bike path from Salina to Aurora. Commissioner Johnson showed the Council the proposed path and stated that he had been in contact with property owners along the route and most seemed very positive. The Council asked Commissioner Johnson a number of questions and he stated that the official start of the project would be July 1, 2025. 6- SHAY MORRISON - R6 REGIONAL COUNCIL- Mr. Morrison thanked the Council and Planning Commission for their support of the Regional Growth Summit. He also discussed the need to place the municipal calendar from the Utah League of Cities and Towns on the website. Mr. Morrison also discussed the R6 Golf Tournament to be held on June 18th at 9:00 am. He invited any Council member to attend and make some connections with members from other communities. 7- PREPARATIONS FOR NEXT MONTH'S BUDGET DISCUSSION- Mr. Johnson had prepared a sheet with some of the expenses from this past year. He stated that next month the City Council will approve next year's budget and finalize the current year's budget. He stated that it would be beneficial for the city to prepare a budget that will reflect anticipated purchases for the coming year. The Council discussed some of the items that might be needed for next year. Mr. Johnson gave the Council the charge to come next month with any expenses that their departments would need. 8- IRRIGATION WATER PRESSURE ALONG 500 WEST- Mr. Johnson and Mr. Bosh stated that they have been approached by residents who live on 500 West about the lack of good irrigation water pressure. The couple stated that they would like to have the same pressure at the top of town, that the people who live at the bottom of town currently enjoy. Mr. Bosh stated that he and Kelby had shot elevations from the pond to their home and the calculations show that there could City of Aurora City Council Meeting May 19, 2025 Page 4 only be about 31 psi for the irrigation water. The Council discussed what other residents along 500 West do to increase their water pressure. Mr. Johnson stated that he wished the residents would have come to Council meeting so that they could hear the discussion. 9- DEPARTMENT REVIEWS- Jim Harrison- Mr. Harrison asked when the carpets would be cleaned in the City building and was told that they were scheduled for cleaning on May 27th. Kelly Mason- Mr. Mason stated that NS Recreation meeting had been canceled for the month because Reanna was sick. Andy Rasmussen- Mr. Rasmussen discussed some of the code enforcement that needed to take place. He also discussed the police and fire departments were doing fine. Parker Vercimak- Mr. Vercimak asked if the Emergency Plan could be placed on the agenda for next month's meeting. He discussed the plans that have been made for the 4th of July celebration. Mr. Johnson showed the Council some of the prizes and glow sticks that will be given out on the 3rd of July. Mayor Quarnberg stated that the band Borderline was booked and ready to go for the 3rd. Bryan Sprague- Mr. Sprague mentioned his enjoyment of the R6 training and what was learned there. He also mentioned that he needed to talk with the Roper family about their dog being at large. 10- WATER AND FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWS- The Council reviewed the water usage report, delinquent report as well as the list of checks written and the budget. 11- CLOSED MEETING- Mayor Quarnberg stated that he needed for the Council to go into a Closed meeting to discuss personnel and real estate City Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved that the Council go into a Closed Meeting. The motion was seconded by Council member Kelly Mason City of Aurora City Council Meeting May 19, 2025 Page 5 A roll call vote was taken- Parker Vercimak - aye Jim Harrison - aye Kelly Mason - aye Andy Rasmussen - aye Bryan Sprague - aye The Council then proceeded to go into a closed meeting at 9:54 pm At 10:35 the Council voted to come out of a closed meeting. Council Member Bryan Sprague made the motion Council Member Andy Rasmussen seconded the motion A roll call vote was taken- Andy Rasmussen - aye Bryan Sprague - aye Kelly Mason - aye Jim Harrison - aye Parker Vercimak - aye 12- ADJOURNMENT- The Council completed their business at 10:47 pm and the meeting was adjourned with Bryan Sprague offering a closing expression of choice. Approved: ________________________________________ Mayor: ___________________________________________ Recorder: ________________________________________

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20 S. 120 E.
PO Box 477
Aurora, UT 84620
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Clint Johnson

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cjohnson@auroracity.org

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June 17, 2025 01:45 PM

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