PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 10, 2022
CITY COUNCIL - 6:30 P.M.
25 S 200 E PANGUITCH CITY OFFICE
PANGUITCH, UT 84759
PANGUITCH, UTAH 84759
Those present at the City Council meeting were Mayor Pro tem Trudi Owens, City Manager Lori Talbot, City Attorney Barry Huntington, City Treasurer Carla Farnsworth, City Recorder Tyrissa Howell, Council Members Paul Dastrup, David Dodds, and Mike Sarles. Mayor Kim Soper and Council Member Mark Boshell were absent.
Others present were Casey Charles, Sheriff Danny Perkins, Jaynie Connor, Shawn Caine, Randy Smith, Dave Christensen, and Daniel Herbert.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.
OPENING CEREMONY
Mayor Pro Tem Trudi Owens conducted the opening ceremony.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Paul Dastrup moved; seconded by Mike Sarles to adopt the agenda. The motion passed with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by Paul Dastrup to approve the minutes. The motion passed with all in favor.
OFFICER REPORT
Sheriff Danny Perkins discussed with the council the use of UTV and ATV's. There are a lot of young kids riding with no helmets, but he feels a lot of UTV/ATV abuse comes from visitors.
TERA CONNOR - MARKETING GRANT
Jaynie Connor described to the city council the Garfield County Barn Quilt Trail is 2x2 foot metal painted quilts marked on a map for people to search for like a scavenger hunt. She also explained the mural will be an 8x12 foot mural on the side of the Pink Polka Dot Building stating 'Welcome to Panguitch'.
David Dodds moved, seconded by Paul Dastrup for Panguitch City to accept the money from the county, and then disperse it for the Garfield Barn Quilt Trail and the mural. The motion passed with all in favor.
SUNRISE ENGINEERING - MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION
Randy stated that Sunrise Engineering has been working with UDOT and has meet with local business owners to create a plan for revitalizing Panguitch City's Main Street. Safety has been everyone's number one concern. Sunrise would like to take the four lanes down to three lanes and widen the side walks to calm traffic. Widening the sidewalks would provide space for beautification. There was discussion on possible grants. Council member David Dodds asked about adding a buffered bike lane.
6:45 PM PUBLIC HEARING 2022-2023 APPROVED BUDGET
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by Paul Dastrup to enter a public hearing for the 2022-2023 approved budget. The motion passed with all in favor.
There has only been one change made to the budget for contact labor at the social hall.
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by David Dodds to exit the public hearing. The motion passed with all in favor.
2022-2023 APPROVED BUDGET
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by David Dodds to approve the 2022-2023 Budget. The motion passed with all in favor.
7:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING REVITALIZATION OF MAIN STREET
David Dodds moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to enter a public hearing to hear public comment on main street revitalization. The motion passed with all in favor.
Casey Charles stated that he is worried about the semi and big motorhomes making the turn with bigger sidewalks. He was giving the opportunity to look at the plan of the sidewalks and the road design. After which he said he felt better about the plan. Jaynie Connor stated she feels the wider side walks is a good idea.
Mike Sarles stated that he likes the wider sidewalks because it invites people to linger downtown. Paul Dastrup stated he would like to have the extra room to create room for safety around the signs. Tyrissa Howell stated she would like to see the wider sidewalks with flowering trees and lights on them. David Dodds stated he would like to see a buffered bike lane on all of main and center street.
Paul Dastrup would like the lanes restricted though out town on highway 89.
Paul Datrup moved, seconded by David Dodds to exit the public hearing. The motion passed with all in favor.
BRYCE CANYON HALF MARATHON
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by David Dodds to donate $250 to the Bryce Canyon Half Marathon. The motion passed with all in favor.
BUSINESS LICENSE - HARTS GAS AND FOOD AT 445 E CENTER
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by David Dodds to approve the business license for Harts Gas and Food at 445 E Center. The motion passed with all in favor.
SHORT TERM RENTAL - FARMLESS TREASURE AT 155 E CENTER
David Dodds moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to approve Short Term Rental for Farmless Treasure at 155 E Center. The motion passed with all in favor.
BEER PERMIT - KING FAMILY TRUST, LLC
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by David Dodds to approve the beer permit addition to the business license for Kings Family trust/Cedar Breaks Grill. The motion passed with all in favor.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS/CALENDAR
Prevention Coalition - The meeting with the prevention coalition showed they are making progress with decisions kids make.
Social hall - The security cameras are up and running.
Secondary water - Secondary water will be available June 1st. We will do turns like last year
Scholarships - Seven application were received.
Highway 143 clean up - The highway 143 cleanup will be Friday morning at 7 am.
New email addresses - New email addresses have been set up for city employees and council.
ADJOURNMENT
David Dodds moved to adjourn at 7:53.
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Trudi Owens, Mayor Pro tem Tyrissa Howell, City Recorder
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