City of Aurora
City Council Meeting
August 19, 2019
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CITY OF AURORA 
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 
AUGUST 19, 2019
FINAL
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.  Jim Harrison offered an opening expression of choice. 

PRESENT:	Mayor: Daven Quarnberg
		Council Member: Denton Mason 
Council Member: Jim Harrison
		Council Member: Andy Rasmussen- arrived at 7:55 pm/on ambulance
		Council Member: Kelly Mason
		Council Member: Nancy Kennedy
		Maintenance Supervisor: Dan Rasmussen

STAFF PRESENT:  Clint Johnson, City Recorder 
EXCUSED:	

VISITORS:  Robin and Neil Anderson, Kent Mickelsen

1-	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-

Council Member Nancy Kennedy stated that she would like to have the Pledge of Allegiance at each city council meeting.

Nancy Kennedy moved to include the pledge of allegiance at each city council meeting going forward.  Denton Mason seconded the motion.  The motion was approved by members Kennedy, D. Mason, K. Mason and Harrison.

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2-	APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

The Aurora City Council reviewed the minutes of the July 15, 2019 meeting where a minor change was made.  

Council Member Kelly Mason moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Council Member Denton Mason seconded the motion.  The motion was approved by Council Members Kennedy, D. Mason, K. Mason and Harrison. 



3-	OPEN SESSION-

No one came forward to present something for open session.

4-	WEST PARK ARENA DISCUSSION-

Mayor Quarnberg informed the City Council he had done some investigation regarding the three locks on the West Park Arena gate.  Mr. Quarnberg explained the need for the three locks.  Neil and Robin Anderson were in attendance to discuss the need to make the arena available for anyone who would like use it.  The Mayor discussed with the council and with the Andersons how it would be for the city to place their lock on the gate and then have people come to the city office and purchase a key for $5.00 to allow them to use the arena.  The goal is to keep out the motorcycles and from ruining the sand currently in the arena.  The council discussed the need to have the arena available for horsemen without ruining the investment of sand that was placed there.  It was determined that the city would place a lock on the gate for the calendar year and keys would be made available at the city office.  

Council Member Kelly Mason moved to have the City of Aurora place a lock on the gate at the arena at the West Park.  Denton Mason seconded the motion.  The motion was approved by Council Members K. Mason, D. Mason, Kennedy and Harrison. 


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5-	WATER APPLICATION UPDATE-

Mayor Quarnberg informed the Council that the Application for the water project has been submitted to the Division of Water Quality/Rural Water Development.  This was a USDA application.  The status of the application was not known but the council will be made aware when the city receives any information.

6-	3rd READING ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE-

The City Council reviewed the proposed animal control ordinance for the third reading.  A few minor discussions regarding animal pound fees and late fees were discussed.

City Council Member Nancy Kennedy moved to approve the new Animal Control Ordinance.  Council Member Jim Harrison seconded the motion.  The motion was approved by members Kennedy, Harrison, D. Mason and K. Mason.

7-	1st READING CRIMINAL CODE-

The City Council reviewed the proposed criminal code ordinance.  A few discussions were made regarding the ordinance.  The council will need to place the ordinance on the agenda for the next city council meeting.

8-	CULINARY WATER METER ISSUES-

Mr. Johnson informed the City Council that during the past months more and more of the culinary water meters were not registering the water to the utility billing program.  After discussion with both software companies (Pelorus and Master Meter) it was determined that any culinary water meter that began with 00 was not reading properly.  After a visit by the software manager from Master Meter and an on the phone discussion with Pelorus, the problem seems to be resolved.  The one problem will be that some of the meters will have over three months of data registered on the meter.  Mr. Johnson will make the necessary changes to any of the utility billings.


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9-	COURT DISCUSSION-
   
    Mayor Quarnberg informed the City Council that he and Mr. Johnson attended the Salina City Council meeting to discuss the replacement for Judge Pearson.  James Peters from the Utah Court System was at the meeting and gave the cities of Aurora and Salina three options.  1- Keep the courts the way they currently are with a Judge that is employed by both courts.  2- Create an inter local agreement with Salina City where basically one court would be created and citations from both communities would be heard at the Salina City Justice Court.  With fines being divided as per the agreement.  3- Dissolve the court.  The Council discussed the pros and cons of each option.  

Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to keep the current Aurora City Justice Court the same as it has been in the past and to find a replacement for Judge Pearson.  Council Member Kelly Mason seconded the motion.  The motion was approved by members Rasmussen, K. Mason, D. Mason, Harrison and Kennedy.

10-	DEPARTMENT REVIEWS-

City Buildings-  Council Member Harrison informed the City Council that Julie would not be available for cleaning from Sept. 3 - Oct. 3.  Amy Croft has been asked to fill in while Julie was gone.
Planning Commission-  Council Member Nancy Kennedy informed the Council that the Planning Commission had been approached by Stan Foote regarding a renovation of a home along 400 W.  Mr. Foote would like to convert the home into a two family dwelling.  There had been no formal request from Mr. Foote but the Planning Commission had set up some conditions. 1- A Conditional Use permit would need to be obtained from the City Council. 2- The lot size would need to be 20,000 square feet. 3- There would need to be four outside parking spaces.  4- The home would need to be converted so that there are two different utility hook-ups.
Parks and Recreation-  The City Council discussed replacing the foot bridge at the Aurora City Park.  Mr. Rasmussen will consider that a winter project and prepare something for the park.  
Animal Control- Many animal control issues were discussed.
Maintenance-  Sprinklers at the Aurora City Park were giving the maintenance crew problems because of the dirty canal water.  

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11-	REVIEW OF CULINARY WATER USE REPORT AND PAST DUE ACCOUNTS-

The city council reviewed each report.

12-	  REVIEW OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION, BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES

 The city council reviewed each report.

13-	 EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Quarnberg stated that there would be no need for an executive session.

14-	SELLING OF IRRIGATION WATER TO JERID AND ASHLEY TAYLOR-

    At previous City Council Meetings, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were told that the city would be willing to sell them a 1/2 share of Piute Irrigation water to have on their building lot.  The Taylors were unable to find any Piute water to purchase so they have asked the City Council to fulfill their commitment.  

City Council Member Kelly Mason moved to sell 1/2 share of irrigation water to the Taylors.  Council Member Denton Mason seconded the motion.  The motion was approved by members K. Mason, D. Mason, Kennedy, Rasmussen and Harrison.

15-	ADJOURNMENT-

The council concluded their meeting at 9:41 pm and a closing expression of choice was given by Nancy Kennedy.
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Approved: ________________________________________


Mayor: ___________________________________________


Recorder:  _________________________________________