Present: Mayor Karl Wilson; Council-members:  Ray Justice, Scott Stratton, Phil Jensen, Hugh Howard, Doug Beecher; Staff:  Kyle Gubler, Kevin Bennett, Chief Lloyd Watkins, Katie Wilson, Troylinn Benson, Derek Imlay; Public:  John & Rose Valenti, Tiffany & Kevin Mower, Richard Hirschi, Russell Funk, Travis Romney, Randy Reeves, Kelly King

A. Meeting Called to Order - Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Doug Beecher

1.       Kelly King - Animal Control Officer

Chief Watkins presented Kelly King to the Council. He informed them that she has a lot of good experience and contacts for our new animal control.  Because of Kelly, there have already been good offers of help and she is already lining up grants.  She has a history with animals and understands the process.

Kyle Gubler swore Kelly King in.

Mayor spoke of the conversation he had with Kelly. He is convinced that she is the right choice after seeing what she has already accomplished.

1.       Tiffany Mower (formerly English) - Victim Services

Tiffany presented the Council with the semi-annual report for Victim Services.  She reported that there have been 80 victims and 60 secondary victims since she last spoke to the Council.  She is presently working on some active cases with Detective Romney.  There has been an increase in sexual assaults.  Incidents are becoming more violent and going all the way to District Court.

The program is still going strong.  The VOCA grant has been approved and they are reapplying for the VAWA grant.  They will keep applying for these types of grants.

2.       Russ Funk (Sunrise Engineering) - 100 E Street Study

Russ brought copies of the study for the Council-members.  The study is only 80% finished because he would like to get direction from the Council.  He then presented his slide show.

The study covers 100 East from SR-9 to 200 South.  Center Street to 200 South will be a complete reconstruct.  It will repair damage, alleviate issues, make storm drain improvements and address complaints from the residents.

There were many design challenges:  steep slopes of adjoining roads, narrow sections, existing retaining walls, resident access, existing utilities, run-off problems, adhering to city code and storm water improvements.  Russ explained the design challenges further and the possible solutions and compromises.  He has been working with Derek Imlay and Doug Gubler to come up with the best solution for this project.

In order to finalize the study he needs direction from the Council on key points.  Putting in a curb & gutter from Center Street to 70 North will cost more money or it will be the only part of the road without it.  There are also utility poles in that section. It will cost a lot of money to move them or can extend the narrow section of road up to 70 North.  Mayor and Council gave permission to go that route.

Russ talked with one resident, Mr. Boyd Earl and his attorney.  Mr. Earl would like the road back to its previous height.  Russ is trying to accomplish that without causing issues with the other homeowners.

Kevin Bennett stated that Russ Funk brought this study before the staff and then through Planning Commission before bringing it to the City Council.  They are trying to get the word out to those affected.

Council-member Beecher mentioned other homeowners with issues.  He is impressed with the work done and believes this will resolve other issues too.

Russ expressed that this study is not ideal but it is the best that can be done.

D. 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:  August 3, 2011 regular meeting minutes

4.       Review Invoices and Checks:  $ 71,723.75

1.       Planning Commission - Council-member Justice reported that the Planning Commission reviewed the Hillside Ordinance and has set the public hearing for November.

2.       Water Board - Mayor reported that the meeting is next week.  He also informed that Council that Riverwood had been turned off and is depending on Cottam Well while Toquerville constructs the intersection.  The water will be back on tomorrow.  Both tanks have a good supply of water.

3.       Sewer Board - no one to report

4.       Fire District - no one to report

F. Citizen Comment & Request for Future Agenda Items: none

Mayor Wilson summarized.  He is asking the Council for $95,000.  Staff is still getting bids in and will hopefully lower the cost.  They have received a letter of commitment from Zion's Bank and in discussion with US Bank.  Mayor Wilson believes the revenue will more than offset the cost making it still be less than what La Verkin spent in their contract with Hurricane.

Derek Imlay has received a few bids and it closes on Friday at 3pm.  When completing the line item costs, he had neglected to add cage doors and a small generator.  He is still confident the costs will be lower than the $95,000 but he would like a buffer, just in case.

Kevin Bennett stated that there are two changes that need to be made to the resolution brought before the Council.  1)  The eighth Whereas should say: "(a) that, once currently-pending loan applications are finalized and a loan is granted by the applicable financial institution, sufficient cash will exist, be available, and show in the balance sheet(s) of the City's capital facilities fun (Fund 48)"; and 2) Number 3 in the resolution should read:  "3. a) That it is in the best interests of the City to obtain a loan to cover the costs of the Project and hereby authorizes that a loan be finalized on reasonable terms and with an interest rate of not more than 4.75% APR. b) That, once the loan finalizes and the proceeds thereof issue, sufficient cash will exist, be available, and show in the balance sheet(s) of the City's capital projects fund (Fund 48), to be used for the Project;"

Mayor Wilson stated that he is asking them to authorize the funds but he doesn't intend to use all of it.  They will only pull enough money out of the loan to complete the project.  This will be a loan and not a bond.

Derek explained to Council-member Jensen that he has planned ahead for a possible expansion down the road.

Mayor Wilson would like to make this section of the meeting informal and open it to public comment by moving everyone to the back table.

Kyle Gubler explained the list that he handed out to everyone at the table and the items on it.  The list was designed by the staff.

Mayor Wilson would like to make the Water Meter Replacement number one.  He explained his reasoning is that staff can start on it now if the Council approves.

There was much discussion over many items on the list.

Council-member Beecher and Mayor Wilson would like the priorities arranged by fund (i.e. Irrigation, General, Water, etc.)

Mayor Wilson would like to add an item to the list; 300 South from 100 West to State Street.  The road is damaged.

Council-member Beecher would also like projected year included with the priority list.

Kyle Gubler will put a new list together and arrange the items by fund.

Kevin Bennett explained what makes a good tourist town for the Council to think about.

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