MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1570 West 400 North
Thursday October 18, 2018 - 6:30 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Erin Holley, President
Dennis Illum, Vice President
Dee Christoffersen
Rob Smout Council Members Excused:
Delbert Hodson
Mayor and Staff:
Scott Van Leeuwen, Mayor
Bill Morris, City Administrator
Trent Meyerhoffer, Public Works
Dana Spencer, City Recorder
Marilyn Draper, Clerk
Visitors: Kay Holmes, Kevin Holmes, Susie Becker, Becky Endicott, and Riglee Christoffersen
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.
Pres. Holley called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M.
2. Discussion/action on minutes.
Motion by Mr. Illum to approve the minutes from August 16, 2018, seconded by Pres. Holley. Vote called and passed unanimously.
3. Review of new business licenses:
a. Scott Boxes, 1615 S. 1100 W, Unit B (garden boxes).
b. Air Paint & Body, 1597 S 1200 W (home business).
c. BDS Platinum Insurance, 2846 W 2025 N (insurance).
d. Rocky Mountain Home Warranty, 2846 W 2025 N (warranty provider).
Staff reviewed new business licenses with the City Council.
Motion by Mr. Illum to approve the review of all the business licenses. Seconded by Mr. Smout. Vote passed unanimously.
4. Discussion /action on Resolution approving Cooperative Agreement with UDOT on 1200 West Project 1.
Mr. Morris explained that Ben Wuthrich of the WFRC met with staff recommending to exchange the federal funds for state funds on 1200 West - Phase 1. The exchange will eliminate the federal requirements for the project, but the match increases and the City will be responsible for any project overages. Staff feels that the project will still be under budget. The exchange will also allow the City to move the project up from 2023 to 2020, which can allow the project to commence as soon as July 1, 2019. Staff emphasized the downside of the funds being exchanged would be that if the project exceeds the budgeted cost the City would have to pay the difference.
Motion by Mr. Illum, seconded by Mr. Smout, to approve Resolution 2018-M.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Christoffersen - Aye
Mr. Smout - Aye
Mr. Hodson - Absent
Mr. Illum - Aye
Pres. Holley - Aye
Resolution 2018-M passed unanimously.
5. Public Hearing - Business Regulations and License Fee Analysis.
Motion by Mr. Illum to close the Public Meeting and open a Public Hearing. Seconded by Mr. Smout. Vote called and public hearing opened.
Susie Becker, Consultant from Zions Public Finance, explained to the City Council that a Business License Fee Study is required to calculate the business license fees under state law. The City has is updated it license fees every five (5) years after the sheriff contract is updated. Mr. Morris stated this is done to recover the increasing disproportionate costs of law enforcement and identify the new classes of businesses that opened in the City. Staff noted that the proposed ordinance also helps streamline the license process, and that staff would like the ability to delete any inconsistencies that may still exist in the ordinance.
Susie Becker then presented the Business Licence Fee Study. Mayor Van Leeuwen noted that staff had already met with some of the businesses about the study individually and resolved questions.
Pres. Holley asked for public comment. No public comments was offered.
Motion by Mr. Smout to close the Public Hearing and re-open the Public Meeting, seconded by Mr. Christoffersen. Vote passed unanimously.
6. Discussion /action on Ordinance amending Title 5 business regulations.
Mr. Morris stated that adopting this Ordinance approve the new fee study that was just presented in the 2018 Business License Fee Update. Staff would like ability to still eliminate any grammatical errors and inconsistencies in the ordinance, specifically for residential solicitation and sexually oriented businesses.
Motion by Mr. Illum to approve Ordinance 2018-08 subject to staff eliminating any remaining grammatical errors and inconsistencies, seconded by Mr. Smout.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Christoffersen - Aye
Mr. Smout - Aye
Mr. Hodson - Absent
Mr. Illum - Aye
Pres. Holley - Aye
Ordinance 2018-08 passed unanimously.
7. Discussion/action on Ordinance amending certain building architecture design standards.
Mr. Morris explained that new building materials are now available and are being used in our area that were not available when this regulations was adopted. These materials are cost and energy driven. Technology and styles have improved greatly over the past several years. This Ordinance amendment will allow for more flexibility in design of commercial building architecture.
Motion by Mr. Illum to approve Ordinance 2018-09, seconded by Mr. Smout.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Christoffersen - Aye
Mr. Smout - Aye
Mr. Hodson - Absent
Mr. Illum - Aye
Pres. Holley - Aye
Ordinance 2018-09 passed unanimously.
8. Discussion/action on Ordinance amending name of hydrant utility fee to hydrant/transportation.
Staff indicated that this Ordinance proposes to include the word 'transportation' as part of the current fire hydrant utility fee. This way the fee may be used to support and offset the increase of costs of providing and serving transportation facilities.
Motion by Mr. Illum to approve Ordinance 2018-07. Seconded by Mr. Smout.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Christoffersen - Aye
Mr. Smout - Aye
Mr. Hodson - Absent
Mr. Illum - Aye
Pres. Holley - Aye
Ordinance 2018-07 passed unanimously.
9. Discussion/action on amending the Historical Marker Policy.
Mr. Morris recommended some minor changes to this policy after meeting with Bott Monument and learning from their experience doing markers. It is proposed that the new policy indicate that each marker will be permanently mounted on a five (5) foot stainless steel pole and cemented in the ground eighteen (18) inches to secure it.
Motion by Mr. Illum to approve the proposed amendment to the Historical Marker Policy. Seconded by Mr. Christoffersen.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Christoffersen - Aye
Mr. Smout - Aye
Mr. Hodson - Absent
Mr. Illum - Aye
Pres. Holley - Aye
Historical Marker Policy passed unanimously.
10. Report on the update to the General Plan before the Planning Commission
Mr. Morris updated the Council on the General Plan. A Public Hearing was held before the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is now accepting public comment and will readdress the draft plan early next year. He also discussed farm to market, community branding, and agri-tourism as possible elements in the General Plan. Mr. Smout asked about Agritourism. Mr. Illum said it involves agriculturally based operations that brings visitors such as pumpkin picking and corn mazes.
11. Upcoming Events: Trunk or Treat.
Mrs. Spencer briefed the Council and Staff about the Trunk-or-Treat. Mr. Illum will assist with parking. Youth Council will assist serving the food and beverage.
12. Officer reports and legislative oversight.
Mayor Van Leeuwen thanked the staff for their hard work and service. He Informed the City Council of the sewer issue at Penske and recognized Mr. Mecham and Mr. Meyerhoffer for a job well done. He also, informed the City Council that Jeremy Mecham's generator was stolen from the Penske site.
Mayor Van Leeuwen stated that staff is making arrangements to have railroad tracks on 1200 West widened as part of a future road project.
Mr. Morris said the Youth Council wanted to decorate the trees outside of the City building for Christmas. This was put on hold and we will address it again next year. The annual Christmas Party will be held directly after the City Council Meeting in December. At this meeting we will present the Audit and the Community Awards.
Mr. Meyerhoffer gave an update on Pioneer Road - Phase 1 which should be starting next week.
Mr. Christoffersen thanked everyone for all that they do.
13. Adjourn until November 16, 2018.
Being no further business, Pres. Holley adjourned the meeting at 7:25 P.M.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Dana Spencer at 801-627-1919.