City of Aurora
City Council Meeting
April 26, 2021
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CITY OF AURORA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 26, 2021
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. The purpose of the meeting was to pass a resolution to begin the process to receive funding for the Culinary Water Project
PRESENT: Mayor: Daven Quarnberg
Council Member: Jim Harrison
Council Member: Nancy Kennedy
Council Member: Kelly Mason
Council Member: Andy Rasmussen
Council Member: Kent Mickelsen
STAFF PRESENT: Clint Johnson, City Recorder
Maintenance Manager: Jordon Bosh
EXCUSED: Maintenance Supervisor: Dan Rasmussen
VISITORS: Parker Vercimak - Jones & DeMille, Sevier County Commissioner Scott Johnson, UDOT Representative Rick Torgerson, Marcus Keller-Zions Public Finance via zoom.
City Council Meeting-
1- RESOLUTION TO BEGIN THE PROCESS TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR THE AURORA CITY CULINARY WATER PROJECT-
City Council Member Nancy Kennedy made the following motion:
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Aurora City Council Meeting
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'Consideration for and adoption of Parameters Resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds not to exceed $1,500,000.00 in Water Revenue Bonds of Aurora City and calling of a public hearing to receive input with respect to the issuance of such Bonds and any potential impact to the private sector from the construction project.'
City Council member Andy Rasmussen seconded the motion.
A Roll Call vote was taken:
Kent Mickelsen-AYE
Kelly Mason-AYE
Nancy Kennedy-AYE
Andy Rasmussen-AYE
Jim Harrison-AYE
Marcus Keller of Zions Public Finance informed the Council about the next steps in the process especially with regards to financing. Parker Vercimak, engineer with Jones and DeMille also addressed the timeline expected for the project and some concerns that increase in material costs could impact the project.
2- BIKE PATH DISCUSSION-
Sevier County Commissioner Scott Johnson and UDOT Representative Rick Togerson addressed the Council concerning a bike path that is in the planning stages from Redmond south toward Richfield. Currently, funding has been approved for the path from Redmond to Salina. The path will follow the Sevier River from Redmond passed the Salina City sewer lagoons to about 400 N. in Salina where a Salina 'leg' will head into the City. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Torgerson pulled up google earth on the City computer and asked the Council where they would like to see the path continue from Salina to Aurora. Numerous options were discussed but no final decision was made. The two men asked the Council to consider the best path possible and make a decision so that funding could be obtained soon.
3- REVIEW OF EMERGENCY PLAN-
The City Council reviewed the current emergency plan, made some changes to names and phone numbers.
4- ADJOURNMENT-
The City Council completed their discussions at 8:40
City Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Jim Harrison. The motion was approved by members Rasmussen, Harrison, Mason, Kennedy and Mickelsen.
Approved: ________________________________________
Mayor: ___________________________________________
Recorder: _________________________________________
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Kent Freeman at 435-529-7643 at least three days before a scheduled meeting.