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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 23 2018

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Administrative Procedure

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November 14, 2018 01:00 AM

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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BLANDING CITY COUNCIL HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Present: Mayor: Joe B Lyman City Councilmembers: Kd Perkins Cheryl Bowers Logan Shumway Logan Monson Robert Turk City Manager: Jeremy Redd Finance Director: Kim Palmer Community Development: Bret Hosler Others Attending: Valarie Turk, Ryan Collins, Scoot Flannery. Prayer/Thought - The prayer/thought was offered by Cheryl Bowers. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Councilmember Perkins moved to approve the minutes and financial disbursements of the October 23, 2018 meeting. Councilmember Shumway seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Shumway Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. 3. OPEN FORUM None 4. REPORTS/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS A. Jeremy Redd presented the Project Status Report East Side Sewer Trunk Line Mr. Redd reported the project was 90% complete. Sewer is now flowing through the new line. It is anticipated the project will be finished at the end of the month. Natural Gas Odorizer Relocation/Replacement Project This project is finishing up. It is expected that the new odorizer will be in operation very soon. All the equipment has been installed and the building construction has been completed. Storm Drain Project Mr. Redd reported several options for funding a large storm drain project are being considered. The estimated cost of the project is $1.5 million. If acceptable funding can be acquired, and approved by the City Council, the project will move to the design phase. 700 South Street Project/UDOT Highway Patch This project has been completed. B. Kim Palmer presented the Financial Status Report Ms. Palmer shared with Council the financial status of the City as of the end of September. All expected revenues are up and expenses are below budget. 5. AGENDA ITEMS Halloween Street Safety - Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Perkins discussed a concern expressed by residents along 100 west regarding the increase in pedestrians and vehicles during Halloween. To reduce the risk of an accident/ injury residents have requested the street be closed to vehicles during the evening of Halloween. Mr. Redd shared that staff has researched the cost to close the street and found the cost for blockades would be approximately $15,000. Staff would also be required to set up those blockades and remove them following the activity. The closure of the street could potentially and unintentionally create an event that would draw many more trick or treaters to that street. It was commented that 300 West and 600 West are also popular areas due to the sidewalks and closeness of the homes. After further discussion, it was determined that closing the street would actually make an event at the location which may not be desired by all residents who live on the street, and could create additional liability for the City. The City will continue to share Halloween safety tips online that apply to both motorists and pedestrians. B. Solid Waste Cost & Rate Increase - Kim Palmer During the discussion on solid waste, Ms. Palmer shared with Council two options that will keep the fund in the black. The first option would continue to subsidize the transfer station with residential garbage fees. The unsubsidized option sets rates to cover all the expenses generated by the transfer station. As was discussed at the previous Council meeting, rates must by increased to meet new rates set at the County landfill. Councilmember Monson stated his approval of a non-subsidized rate. Councilmember Bowers stated approval for the subsidized option. Councilmember Perkins stated that the non-subsidized rates may encourage people to not take garbage to the transfer station, but rather hold it in their yards. She preferred the subsidized option. Mr. Redd reminded Council that rates at the County landfill for residential garbage will continue to be $10 per truckload. Many residents may opt to go there with their trash because of the increase in rates at the transfer station. In an effort to reduce the amount of subsidy, Mayor Lyman recommended an additional $5 increase in the residential rate at the transfer station. Councilmember Bowers questioned the need for an additional amount. Councilmember Shumway moved to approve rate increase at the transfer station and for residential garbage as follows; Transfer Station Rates: City Resident: $20, Non Resident: $30; Residential Garbage Rates: First can: $18.50, Each additional can: $12.50. Councilmember Turk seconded the motion. Prior to the vote, Councilmember Bowers made a substitute motion to increase rates at the transfer station and residential garbage as follows, Transfer Station Rates: City Resident: $15, Non Resident: $30; Residential Garbage Rates: First can: $18.50, Each additional can: $12.50. There was no second on the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the original motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Shumway Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY Councilmember Monson Councilmember Bowers Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. Following the vote, Mr. Redd recommended the new rates for the transfer station begin January 1, 2019. Council was in agreement. 6. PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNICATION TOWER ORDINANCE Councilmember Turk moved to enter a public hearing on the Communication Tower Ordinance. Councilmember Bowers seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Shumway Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. There were no public comments on the ordinance. Mr. Redd reminded Council that the ordinance will formalize an entire policy and give direction to staff in permitting towers 50 feet or taller in commercial zones. Councilmember Perkins moved to leave the public hearing on the Communication Tower Ordinance. Councilmember Monson seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Shumway Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. 6. INFORMATION Councilmember Bowers shared information about events being sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The first event called the Amazing Race is being held November 8th - 10th. There will be $1,000 in prizes for the winners. The second promotional event is being held through the end of November on social media and is called '#BoughtInBlanding'. A drawing for prizes totaling $500 will take place at the end. Both events are designed to get people into and purchasing from local businesses. Mr. Redd told Council of the County General Plan open house scheduled for October 29th 5pm - 7pm in the Council chamber room. Residents and public officials will have an opportunity to ask questions and comment on the plan at this time. Mayor Lyman told Council he had recently attended a Forest Service public input meeting. The meeting was not well advertised, but there were several individuals in attendance. 7. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Perkins moved to adjourn. Councilmember Monson seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Shumway Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm

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Meeting Information

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50 W 100 S
Blanding, 84511
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Contact Name

Pratt Redd

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predd@blanding-ut.gov

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