Present: Mayor Karl Wilson; Council-members:  Scott Stratton, Doug Beecher, Phil Jensen, Ray Justice; Staff:  Kyle Gubler, Troylinn Benson, Kevin Bennett, Lloyd Watkins, Katie Wilson; Public:  Blair Gubler, Darren Richmond

Council-member Hugh Howard is excused from the meeting.

A. Meeting Called to Order - Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Kyle Gubler.

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.)

1.       Declarations of conflict of interest

2.       Agenda

3.       Minutes:  May 18, 2011 regular meeting minutes

4.       Review Invoices and Checks:  $ 138,838.90

1.       Planning Commission - there have been no meetings since last City Council meeting

2.       Water Board - Mayor handed out the report to the Council.  The meetings will now be held once a quarter with the next meeting in August.  More has been added to the SCADA system to give Doug more tools to work with.

3.       Sewer Board - Blair Gubler reported that the La Verkin City clean-outs have started on the north side of town and will continue through the end of June and will restart the fall.  All complaints should be referred to Ash Creek.

4.       Fire District - Chief Kuhlmann not present 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.

1.       Budget for FY 2011-2012 - Hearing opened for public comment at 6:06pm.  No comments were made.  Hearing closed at 6:06pm.

2.       To declare a police vehicle surplus property and to sell and/or exchange said property. - Hearing opened for public comment at 6:07pm.  No comments were made.  Hearing closed at 6:07pm.

Council-member Beecher stated that Mayor Wilson has talked about this budget all calendar year.

Mayor Wilson wants to advertise the public hearing better next year in order to get public comment.

Council-member Beecher commented that since no one came to the public hearing the public must be satisfied with the budget.  He assumed that if there had been a tax increase they would have come.

Mayor Wilson stated that this is only up for discussion tonight.

Kevin Bennett explained our city ordinance in Chapter 9.  He continued to explain how the State Legislature changed the laws about fireworks.  Some of the more dangerous ones are still illegal but others are now legal.  They also increased the time span that fireworks can be sold and fired.  This is a bad time frame for Southern Utah, especially with the wet spring that is now bringing dry grass that will only get drier.  The State created an issue and we don't have the personnel or money to fight potential fires.  The City needs a time frame that fireworks can be set off.

Kevin passed out a possible resolution to restrict the fireworks for the council-members to peruse and give him feedback.  Kevin explained what the possible resolution entails.

Mayor Wilson commented that the Fire Chiefs Association is working on getting things resolved.  The city that the fire is in must pay for that fire.  The Mayor also discussed a meeting he had with Chief Kuhlmann where the Chief stated his concerns that Stage 2 would not completely cover the needs.  Chief Kuhlmann recommended no fireworks be allowed east of Main Street.  Mayor Wilson also stated that he broke the tie last year by voting towards the least restrictive but that if it comes to a tie vote again he will break it with a more restrictive vote.  He encouraged the Council to study the materials provided and give their comments back to Kevin.

Council-member Justice questioned whether this needs to go to public hearing

There was further discussion concerning designating and restricting on certain streets to make it easier to enforce.  And there was a discussion concerning the types of fireworks allowed, and defining streets as boundaries.

Council-member Jensen questioned whether this could be split into two issues:  the smaller fireworks that just stay on the ground versus the ones which shoot into the air.  This would make it less a burden for the public.

Kevin needs the feedback no later than noon on June 8^th.

Council-member Beecher stated that he will go against the Chief and be more lenient, although he would like to look at not allowing the wide range of dates.

Kyle Gubler explained that this is in reference to the three studies done with Sunrise Engineering that are being worked on.  The time frame was to end on May 31^st.  The city asked the state for a 7 month extension.  The contract isn't changing just extends it to December 31^st.

Kyle Gubler explained that the 1996 Crown Vic, an old police car that has been stripped, has not been driven in a couple of months.

1.       Beautification Committee -

a.       They did not submit the grant application this time, but it is ready to go for the next funding cycle.

b.       Will be working with Questar to get the property on the north end of town deeded to the city for a sign.

2.       Seimens - They will be making a presentation to the City Council at a later date.

3.       4^th of July - a city float is needed and Kyle is requesting volunteers to make it.

4.       Cemetery -

a.       Kyle received many comments that the City Cemetery looks good and that is a credit to Luis and John.

b.       Drove around with the Mayor and decided that the city will plant 5 new trees in the cemetery and explained where they will go.

There was a small discussion of the old shop and its future use.

5.       Requesting everyone to be on direct deposit.  This will save time and money and will make payroll for efficient.  Troylinn will give out the forms.

6.       Elections - 3 seats will be available on the City Council during this year's election.  Candidate packets will be available between July 1^st and July 15^th.

7.       Fuelman forum - had a meeting to show how to cut costs and conserve fuel.

Mayor Wilson asked about the contract made with Derral Eves for the city website and newsletter.

1.       Chief Watkins explained an incident that happened earlier in the day concerning a child struck by a car.  The child and a friend were crossing the street on their bicycles.  The motorist saw the first child but did not see the second and struck his back tire which threw the child from his bicycle.  He will be fine.  This brought an issue up concerning crossing guards, but the kids were not in the crosswalk and not riding their bikes legally.

The driver received a citation but the police officers have not given citation to kids.  Having a crossing guard will not make much of a difference as the kids ride in the middle of the street.  Parents need to teach their children bike safety.

Chief does not intend to put a crossing guard in place during the days there is free lunch at the elementary school.  There is no budget for it.  Chief stated that the State causes the draw and the city has the consequences.

Director of Operations - Derek Imlay is on vacation

1.       She has been working with the Mayor to finalize last year's budget and this next year's budget.

1.       The City's internet has changed to Sky Wire wireless internet.  It is faster and more dependable.

2.       HCAC - the fire danger is very high and may be like 2005.

3.       RTEC - rural planning organization - long term planning is involved.  Agreed to finance that for the next 2 years.  Our share is $2000 per year to have a say in the rural planning.

1.       Solid Waste meeting was cancelled and the next meeting is in July.

1.       He has nothing to add and asked to be excused from Planning Commission next week.

Beecher: nothing to add.

1.       Fire District meeting was cancelled.

Howard: not in attendance

1.       Regarding pending or threatened litigation

Minutes were taken on behalf of the City Recorder by Katie Wilson.