April 20, 2011 CC Agenda & Minutes
LaVerkin City Council Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 111 S. Main, LaVerkin, Utah
•A. Meeting Called to Order - Invocation by Invitation; Pledge of Allegiance
•B. Consent Agenda: (Items on the consent agenda may not require discussion. These items will be a single motion unless removed at the request of the Mayor or City Council.)
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1. Declarations of conflict of interest
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2. Agenda
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3. Minutes: April 6, 2011 regular meeting minutes
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4. Review Invoices and Checks: $ 26,344.43
•C. Committee Reports: Planning Commission, Water Board, Sewer Board, Fire District
•D. Citizen Comment & Request for Future Agenda Items: No action may be taken on a matter raised under this agenda item. This item is reserved for items not listed on this agenda. (Three minutes per person.)
•E. Business:
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1. Ordinance No. 2011-05: An ordinance amending portions of Titles 9, 10, and 11, of the La Verkin City Code, to provide the legal basis for, and the rules and regulations associated with, Commercial Planned Unit Developments (CPUDs); providing for exemptions from certain public-street frontage requirements for CPUDs and certain other commercial developments; correcting and making consistent the language in the code relative to noncomplying structures; making certain grammatical, spelling, and citation corrections to the text of the code; and providing an effective date. (unanimous approval by Planning Commission)
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2. Discussion and possible action for the preliminary plat for the La Verkin Business Park (subdivision). (unanimous approval by Planning Commission)
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3. Discussion and possible action for the final plat for the La Verkin Business Park (subdivision). (unanimous approval by Planning Commission)
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4. Resolution R-2011-08: A resolution adopting, approving , and authorizing the Mayor's signature on the agreement (Coordination of Water Rights and Water Delivery System Facilities) of and between the Washington County Water Conservancy District and the cities of Hurricane, La Verkin, and Toquerville - providing for the coordination of certain water rights and water systems facilities (Toquerville and Ash Creek Springs); and establishing an effective date.
•F. Staff. Mayor & Council Reports: City Administrator, Public Safety, Director of Operations, Treasurer, Mayor and Council as follows:
Mayor Wilson: Public Safety, HCAC, Confluence Park, Water, Sewer Board
Jensen: Historical Preservation, Youth City Council, Solid Waste
Justice: Planning Commission, Homeland Security/CERT, Confluence Park, ZC3
Beecher: Beautification, Economic Development, Trails Committee
Stratton: Utah Shooting Sports Park, Public Works, Fire District, Sewer Board, Zoning
Howard: Mosquito Abatement, Recreation, City Festival
•G. Adjourn
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Kyle Gubler, City Recorder, (435) 635-2581, at least 48 hours in advance.
Certificate of Posting
The undersigned City Recorder does hereby certify that the agenda was sent to each member of the governing body, sent to the Spectrum newspaper,
posted on the State website at http://pmn.utah.gov, posted on the LaVerkin City website at www.laverkin.org and at the City office buildings
111 S. Main and 435 N. Main on April 15, 2011.
Kyle Gubler, City Recorder
LaVerkin City Council Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 111 S. Main, LaVerkin, Utah
Present: Mayor Karl Wilson; Council-members: Doug, Beecher, Phil Jensen, Ray Justice, Hugh Howard; Staff: Kyle Gubler, Derek Imlay, Troylinn Benson, Kevin Bennett, Lloyd Watkins, Katie Wilson; Public: Lara Penrod
•A. Meeting Called to Order - Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance given by Hugh Howard.
•B. Consent Agenda: (Items on the consent agenda may not require discussion. These items will be a single motion unless removed at the request of the Mayor or City Council.)
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1. Declarations of conflict of interest
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2. Agenda
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3. Minutes: April 6, 2011 regular meeting minutes
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4. Review Invoices and Checks: $ 26,344.43
Motion made by Council-member Phil Jensen to approve all the items on the consent agenda, April 6, 2011 regular meeting minutes, and invoices and checks in the amount of $26,344.43, second by Council-member Hugh Howard. Roll Call Vote: Howard-yes, Justice-yes, Jensen-yes. Motion carried unanimously.
•C. Committee Reports:
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1. Planning Commission - Council-member Justice reported that three items from the Planning Commission are items of business on tonight's agenda.
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2. Water Board - Mayor Wilson reported that the quarterly detailed financial report was discussed, as well as the culinary & secondary water systems. There was also discussion of a second Capital Project Fund for a new building around the filters. The SCADA system is still being worked on and will be an excellent management tool.
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3. Sewer Board - no one to report
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4. Fire District - no one to report
•D. Citizen Comment & Request for Future Agenda Items: No action may be taken on a matter raised under this agenda item. This item is reserved for items not listed on this agenda. (Three minutes per person.) - none
Council-member Doug Beecher entered at 6:07pm.
•E. Business:
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1. Ordinance No. 2011-05: An ordinance amending portions of Titles 9, 10, and 11, of the La Verkin City Code, to provide the legal basis for, and the rules and regulations associated with, Commercial Planned Unit Developments (CPUDs); providing for exemptions from certain public-street frontage requirements for CPUDs and certain other commercial developments; correcting and making consistent the language in the code relative to noncomplying structures; making certain grammatical, spelling, and citation corrections to the text of the code; and providing an effective date. (unanimous approval by Planning Commission)
Kevin Bennett presented the ordinance to the Council and explained the history behind the change. He thanked Russ Gallian and the staff for their help putting the ordinance together. This ordinance will:
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a. Clean up the language in the code.
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b. Provide frontage for commercial businesses on private accesses
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c. Provide for a Commercial Planned Unit Development (CPUD)
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d. and Provide for commercial subdivision of small lots
This was taken before the Planning Commission and was brought before a public hearing. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended it.
Motion made to pass Ordinance 2011-05 by Council-member Ray Justice, second by Council-member Hugh Howard. Roll Call Vote: Beecher-yes, Jensen-yes, Justice-yes, Howard-yes. Motion carried unanimously.
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2. Discussion and possible action for the preliminary plat for the La Verkin Business Park (subdivision). (unanimous approval by Planning Commission)
Derek Imlay reported that everything the city asked the Penrod's to do have been completed. It will be inspected by John Postert tomorrow, but he believes all concerns have been addressed. There was a discussion of the emergency vehicle easement.
Motion to approve the preliminary plat for the La Verkin Business Park was made by Council-member Ray Justice, second by Council-member Hugh Howard. Roll Call Vote: Howard-yes, Justice-yes, Jensen-yes, Beecher-yes. Motion carried unanimously.
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3. Discussion and possible action for the final plat for the La Verkin Business Park (subdivision). (unanimous approval by Planning Commission)
Motion to approve the La Verkin Business Park final plat subject to John Postert's inspection was made by Council-member Doug Beecher, second by Council-member Phil Jensen. Roll Call Vote: Beecher-yes, Jensen-yes, Justice-yes, Howard-yes. Motion carried unanimously.
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4. Resolution R-2011-08: A resolution adopting, approving, and authorizing the Mayor's signature on the agreement (Coordination of Water Rights and Water Delivery System Facilities) of and between the Washington County Water Conservancy District and the cities of Hurricane, La Verkin, and Toquerville - providing for the coordination of certain water rights and water systems facilities (Toquerville and Ash Creek Springs); and establishing an effective date.
Mayor Wilson pointed out the changes from the material provided in the packet with the final agreement placed upon their desks tonight. He stated that this is not an Interlocal Agreement but a Coordinating Agreement. He does not think that Hurricane will have a problem signing this agreement. Mayor Wilson explained the history behind this item of business.
Council-member Jensen commended the Mayor and those involved in the making of this agreement.
Motion was made to approve Resolution R-2011-08 by Council-member Phil Jensen, second by Council-member Doug Beecher. Roll Call Vote: Beecher-yes, Jensen-yes, Justice-yes, Howard-yes. Motion carried unanimously.
There was a small discussion of when the Mayor should sign the agreement.
•F. Staff. Mayor & Council Reports:
City Administrator - Kyle Gubler
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1. 4th Grade Foresters will be held on April 29th @ 10am and invited the Council to attend.
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2. Wal-Mart Transportation is donating a tree to the city for Earth Day.
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3. He and Troylinn attended training in St. George. He discussed the new transparency laws with the Council and reminded them that they take effect on May 10th.
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4. The billboard on State St. is down
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5. Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday at 9am for children 0-9 years old.
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6. Litehouse has invited the elected officials to a luncheon on May 4th.
Public Safety - Chief Lloyd Watkins
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1. T-ball and machine pitch baseball games will start next Wednesday night.
Director of Operations - Derek Imlay
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1. Staff is finalizing the tumbleweed burning and most of it has been taken care of.
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2. Also finalized a water meter audit. Staff physically read every meter in the city and documented the meter #, electronic meter #, address and the actual read. On Monday they will start to match the electronic reads with the physical reads. They also found areas of potential leakage.
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3. Irrigation valves are being replaced. Many 3-4" valves are either leaking or broken.
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4. Vandalism at the park is becoming a large issue. The restrooms are being severely vandalized. There was discussion on how to prevent further abuse of the facility. Derek will work with Chief Watkins for a solution.
Treasurer - Troylinn Benson
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1. There were 14 shut-offs this month and there are 5 homes still off.
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2. She passed out the financials through the end of March.
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3. Troylinn reminded the council-members that a $200 deposit must be paid in full before a new account can be turned on.
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4. Mayor Wilson took a moment to comment that Kyle Gubler is to be the buffer between the public and the Council. Those with a problem concerning their utility payments need to write a letter and Kyle has 10 days to respond. Council members cannot give special treatment to any one person.
Mayor Wilson: Public Safety, HCAC, Confluence Park, Water, Sewer Board
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1. Confluence Park is progressing.
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2. He will be meeting with HCAC next week.
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3. He gave a presentation to the Tree City USA about Confluence Park with the help of Bob Sandberg and Kathleen Nielson.
Jensen: Historical Preservation, Youth City Council, Solid Waste
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1. Hurricane City has asked permission to have a link to their summer recreation webpage on our city website, laverkin.org. There was a discussion if this is appropriate and could be done.
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2. He is going to the school to talk about recycling. Our city's recycling has improved since the bins were moved to Farmer's Market.
Justice: Planning Commission, Homeland Security/CERT, Confluence Park, ZC3
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1. Confluence Park discussed putting a restroom at the La Verkin Trailhead. It will be similar to the facilities at Kolob reservoir.
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2. He asked to be excused for the May 4th meeting. His wife is graduating and will be there to support her.
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3. The DWR has approved a trailhead for Confluence Park in Hurricane at the north end of Main St.
Beecher: Beautification, Economic Development, Trails Committee - nothing to add
Stratton: Utah Shooting Sports Park, Public Works, Fire District, Sewer Board, Zoning - not in attendance
Howard: Mosquito Abatement, Recreation, City Festival - nothing to add
•G. Motion made to adjourn by Council-member Phil Jensen, second by Council-member Doug Beecher. Motion carried unanimously at 6:56 p.m.
Minutes were taken on behalf of the City Recorder by Katie Wilson.
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