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Municipality

Entity

Aurora

Public Body

City Council

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City Council Minutes

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Ordinances, Water and Irrigation

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

June 20, 2018 02:10 PM

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City of Aurora City Council Meeting May 21, 2018 Page 1 CITY OF AURORA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 21, 2018 FINAL Mayor Daven Quarnberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Quarnberg informed the public that the time place and agenda of the meeting had been placed on the state notice website and provided to the Salina Sun newspaper via the state website notification system. Each member of the city council also received notice of the meeting and agenda at least two days prior to the meeting. The notice and agenda were also posted at the Aurora City Office Building, the US Post Office lobby and on the auroracity.org website. Denton Mason offered an opening expression of choice. PRESENT: Mayor: Daven Quarnberg Council Member: Kelly Mason Council Member: Andy Rasmussen Council Member: Denton Mason Council Member: Nancy Kennedy Council Member: Jim Harrison Maintenance Supervisor: Dan Rasmussen STAFF PRESENT: Clint Johnson, City Recorder VISITORS: Luella Cosby, Howard Lewis, Dave and Pamela Dearden, Neil and Robin Anderson, Jason Harvey and Adrianna Dearden 1- PUBLIC HEARING- Mayor Quarnberg opened the public hearing and welcomed the public. Mr. Johnson provided the council and members of the public with copies of the revised FY2018 budget along with the proposed FY2019 budget. The council reviewed the figures and discussed changes for future projects. Mr. Johnson informed the council that Aurora City was on strong financial ground and that it would be best to budget for any future projects now, rather than wait until a later date. Mr. Johnson also discussed the 2018 proposed property tax rate and noted that the state of Utah had proposed a decrease in the assessed valuation of property in Aurora City. Mr. Johnson explained that this would necessitate an increase in the property tax to a figure of City of Aurora City Council Meeting May 21, 2018 Page 2 0.0012391 in order to receive the $47,060 income that was received in 2017. Mr. Johnson noted that this information was preliminary and would likely change before the next city council meeting. The Council also reviewed utility payment rates and decided to think about any rate increases needed for next month's meeting. 2- APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES The Aurora City Council reviewed the minutes of the April 16, 2018 meeting where a few corrections were made. Council Member Denton Mason moved to approve the minutes with corrections. Council Member Jim Harrison seconded the motion. The motion was approved by Council Members D. Mason, K. Mason, Kennedy, Rasmussen, and Harrison. 3- OPEN SESSION No one came forward with any issues before the city council. 4- UTAH COURTS RESOLUTION Mr. Johnson informed the City Council that Judge Pearson needed the council to pass Resolution 3000. The resolution would allow Judge Pearson to contact any of the local Judges to take his place in the event that he needed to be absent. Council Member Nancy Kennedy moved that Resolution 3000 be adopted by the Aurora City Council. Council Member Denton Mason seconded the motion. The motion was approved by Council Members Kennedy, D. Mason, K. Mason, Rasmussen and Harrison. 5- FUEL SURCHARGE FROM WHITE'S SANITATION White's Sanitation informed Aurora City that they would be increasing their cost of garbage collection by .25 cents a can. White's explained that the cost of fuel had increased and they would be passing that cost on to their customers. The city council discussed passing the .25 cents cost onto Aurora City residents for the May billing but decided to wait until next meeting and see if other utility rates needed to be increased and then make a change on the utility bill only once. City of Aurora City Council Meeting May 21, 2018 Page 3 6- PARKING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY ORDINANCE DISCUSSION- Mr. Johnson informed the council that he had made the requested changes to the Parking on Public Property Ordinance. The council reviewed the changes and then requested that Mr. Johnson schedule a public hearing for next city council meeting in order to gain public input for the ordinance. The council will then be able to vote on the proposed ordinance. 7- ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION- Mayor Daven Quarnberg had invited Malcom Nash from the Sevier County Economic Development office to come and explain to the council the process in declaring Aurora City an Enterprise Zone. This designation will allow businesses in the community to obtain tax breaks for certain equipment and items purchased for their business. Mr. Nash did not attend the meeting as so the Mayor directed that it be placed on next month's agenda. 8- EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEW- Mr. Johnson made the requested changes to the emergency plan and prepared a copy for the council to review. The council reviewed all of the changes. Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved that the emergency plan be approved. Council Member Kelly Mason seconded the motion. The motion was passed by Council Members Rasmussen, K. Mason, D. Mason, Kennedy and Harrison. 9- 4th OF JULY DISCUSSION- Council Member Andy Rasmussen explained that plans for the Aurora City 4th of July celebration were moving along nicely. Mr. Rasmussen discussed moving the games to the big lawn in order to provide more room for citizens to sit in the shade. Canopies would be needed to cover the games in order to make those games enjoyable. The council discussed the program on the night of July 3rd, set up for the stage and chairs for the public. Mr. Rasmussen also stated that Kathryn Sedgwick has been in contact with students from North Sevier High School to man the booths and to sell concessions. 10- DEPARTMENT REVIEWS- City of Aurora City Council Meeting May 21, 2018 Page 4 Buildings- Council Member Jim Harrison informed the council that Chem-Dri had cleaned the carpets in the city building and scout cabin. Planning Commission- Council Member Nancy Kennedy explained that the planning commission was continuing their work on Section 15 - Land Use of the Aurora City Ordinances. Public Safety- Officer Harvey expressed his desire to have a radar trailer available to place in some areas of the city where speeding is still a problem. Animal Control- A few specific animal control issues were discussed. Parks and Recreation- Mayor Quarnberg explained how pleased Aurora City is with the new ball diamond located next to the city building. Mayor Quarnberg requested a letter be written that city council members could sign, thanking North Sevier Recreation for their good work. Mayor Quarnberg also requested that a notice be placed on facebook to inform residents that Aurora City is ATV friendly as long as helmets are worn. Also, no ATV's are allowed at the city park and that free tire days were available at the Sevier County Landfill for June 1st through June 15th. Streets- The city council discussed drainage problems in the city and the best way to prepare for future flooding. Mayor Quarnberg discussed developments on the Lost Creek Road project as well as some future annexation requirements. Cemetery- Review of Memorial Day 10. REVIEW OF WORK SESSION INFORMATION- The city council reviewed information obtained through their work session with Jeff Albrecht where new culinary water projects were discussed. Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved that Aurora City proceed to look into funding options for a potential future culinary water project. Council Member Kelly Mason seconded the motion. The motion was approved by Council Members Rasmussen, K. Mason, D. Mason, Kennedy and Harrison. 11. REVIEW OF CULINARY WATER USE REPORT AND PAST DUE ACCOUNTS- The city council reviewed each report. 12. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION, BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES The city council reviewed each report. City of Aurora City Council Meeting May 21, 2018 Page 5 13. EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION The city council voted to go into executive session to discuss one security item. 14. ADJOURNMENT The council concluded their meeting at 10:05 pm and a closing expression of choice was given by Clint Johnson. Approved: ________________________________________ Mayor: ___________________________________________ Recorder: _________________________________________

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20 S 120 E
AURORA, 84620
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Tresha King

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June 19, 2018 02:01 PM

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June 19, 2018 02:01 PM

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