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Municipality

Entity

Aurora

Public Body

City Council

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City Council Minutes

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Water and Irrigation, Budgeting

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

December 19, 2019 01:00 PM

Description/Agenda

City of Aurora City Council Meeting November 18, 2019 Page 1 CITY OF AURORA CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2019 FINAL Work Session- The Aurora City Council met with Jeff Albrecht from Savage/Albrecht Engineering along with Lee Huntsman and Charlie Coates to discuss a well site close to Aurora City where a test well and perhaps a new culinary well could be located. Mr. Albrecht informed Mr. Huntsman and Mr. Coates about drilling a test well, the easements that would be required, the restrictions of drilling near canals and other well sites, maintenance, topography, protection zones, buildings needed, pipeline distance, etc. Mr. Coates signed the agreement paper which offered $10,000.00 for a one acre parcel. Mr. Huntsman requested a site visit with the engineer and representatives of Aurora City in order to address concerns and picture the project. Aurora City and Mr. Albrecht will schedule a time when they can get together to look over the site area. The environmental impact study will be completed during the winter months and should take about four to five months once a site has been selected. City Council Meeting- Mayor Daven Quarnberg welcomed everyone to the city council meeting 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. Nancy Kennedy offered an opening expression of choice and then the pledge of allegiance was given. PRESENT: Mayor: Daven Quarnberg Council Member: Denton Mason Council Member: Jim Harrison Council Member: Andy Rasmussen Council Member: Kelly Mason City of Aurora City Council Meeting November 18, 2019 Page 2 Council Member: Nancy Kennedy Maintenance Supervisor: Dan Rasmussen STAFF PRESENT: Clint Johnson, City Recorder EXCUSED: VISITORS: Neil and Robin Anderson, Hal Jensen, Jerry and June McCullough, Jordan, Heather and Kelby Bosh, Debra Nielson, Kelly Hallows and Scott Gurney 1- APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES The Aurora City Council reviewed the minutes of the October 21, 2019 meeting where a minor change was made. Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Council Member Denton Mason seconded the motion. The motion was approved by Council Members Rasmussen, Kennedy, D. Mason, K. Mason and Harrison. 2- WELL PROJECT- Jeff Albrecht explained to the public the findings of the work session. Mr. Albrecht explained that USDA would likely require the increase of the base culinary water from $37.80 to around $45.00/month. Mr. Albrecht also discussed a few options with the base water rate, the possibility of reducing the base 15,000 gallons to somewhere around 8,000 to generate more culinary water income. Mr. Albrecht also advised the city that with their current loan payments it is better for Aurora City to seek funding now rather than wait. Grant money is available now but once the city is further out of debt, the debt ratio would require more loan than grant. 3- OPEN SESSION- Boy Scout Kelby Bosh made a presentation to the City Council about his Eagle Scout Project that he completed. Kelby's project was to install the capability to post flags on the West side of Main Street to match those flags posted on the East side. Redmond Minerals donated to the project which was completed before Veterans Day. The Council expressed their appreciation for the project. City of Aurora City Council Meeting November 18, 2019 Page 3 Hal Jensen also approached the City Council requesting help in having some dirt removed from off of the sidewalk near his home. Mr. Jensen stated that last summer the contractor building a new home placed dirt over the sidewalk and curb and gutter to prevent damage. Mr. Jensen stated that the project is close to completion and he would like to see the dirt removed so that the sidewalk can be used. Mayor Quarnberg stated that he would discuss the situation with the contractor and see where we stand with the project and get things cleaned up. 4- INSTALLATION OF NEW LIGHT POLE AT 261 S. 200 E.- Residents of Aurora City who live in the South East corner of the city have been making the turn off the main highway into Aurora City to get to their homes. The turn can be dangerous and especially during the hours when it is dark. The request has come to Aurora City to purchase a street light that help people find the turn. Mr. Johnson contacted Rocky Mountain power who sent a proposal to Aurora City to install the new light at a cost of $1420.00. A map was also provided to show exactly where the proposed light would be installed. Council Member Andy Rasmussen made the motion to move forward with the installation of the new street light and spend up to $1420.00 for the installation. Council Member Nancy Kennedy seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: K. Mason, Rasmussen, D. Mason, Kennedy and Harrison. 5- APPROVAL OF NEW BUSINESS LICENSE- Brad Snow, owner of Hardcore Trucking presented an application for a business license from Aurora City. The City Council discussed the problem that have had with Mr. Snow not following the parking on public property ordinance. After some discussion, the council determined that they would approve the business license but that a copy of the ordinance should be sent, along with a letter stating that the city reserves the right to revoke the license if Mr. Snow does not follow the Aurora City Ordinance. City of Aurora City Council Meeting November 18, 2019 Page 4 6- DISATER MITIGATION PLAN- Mr. Johnson provided the city council with some information from the Association of Governments regarding mitigation of disasters in Aurora City. Mr. Johnson informed the council that FEMA requires such mitigation information in order to provide funding with no questions asked in the event of a natural disaster. The council discussed a few issues and Mayor Quarnberg stated that he would look at the information and get with Mr. Johnson to get the plans turned into Zach Leavitt from the Association of Governments. 7- DELINQUENT WATER AND UTILITY ORDINANCE DISCUSSION- The Aurora City Council is looking for an ordinance they can adopt to help cut down on the problems that arise when a utility customer is delinquent in their water payment. The Planning Commission had found, from the State of Utah, some requirements that are in place that pertain to shutting off utility customers for lack of payment. The City Council determined to review the matter further and have the planning commission come up with some information that could be helpful in creating an ordinance. 8- UDOT EASEMENT ORDINANCE- UDOT updated their easement agreement with Aurora City and asked that the easement be signed and then turned back to them. The city council reviewed the agreement and gave their approval for it to be signed. 9- DEPARTMENT REVIEWS- City Buildings- Mr. Johnson stated that he had the DUP request that the piano at the scout cabin be tuned. The DUP stated that the piano was in need of tuning. Mr. Johnson found a gentlemen from Richfield who would do the work for $85.00. The Council approved the project. Planning Commission- Mayor Quarnberg informed the Council that he had appointed Parker Vercimak to the Planning Commission. Court- Update on the hiring of a new Aurora City Justice Court Judge. Mr. Johnson stated that the Utah Justice Courts were waiting on names to be submitted to them Aurora City City Council Meeting November 18, 2019 Page 5 to organize a hiring committee to interview candidates for the Judge position at the Aurora City Justice Court. Five candidates have applied for the position. 10- REVIEW OF CULINARY WATER USE REPORT AND PAST DUE ACCOUNTS- The city council reviewed each report. The council also reviewed a list of customers who were classified as hardship and received a reduction on their monthly utility bill. The council determined to review the list after the holiday season. 11- REVIEW OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION, BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES The city council reviewed each report. 12- ITEMS FROM THE RECORDER- Mr. Johnson informed the City Council that the American Red Cross would like Aurora City to host a blood drive at the Aurora City building on March 23rd. The Council was also informed that the Salina City Pool Fundraising Committee has requested use of the Aurora City building for their Christmas tree land fundraiser. The Committee asked Aurora City for the building rent to be waived for the fundraiser. The Council agreed to waive the fee for each event. 13- ITEMS FROM THE MAYOR- The Mayor did not have any new items he needed to present. 14- CLOSED SESSION- There was no need for the Council to go into a closed session. 15- ADJOURNMENT- The council concluded their meeting at 8:57 pm and a closing expression of choice was given by Jim Harrison. . Approved: ________________________________________ Mayor: ___________________________________________ Recorder: _________________________________________

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20 S 120 E
Aurora, 84620
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Tresha King

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tking@auroracity.org

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December 18, 2019 12:48 PM

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