City Council Minutes 10-22-08

Mayor Don Thompson called the meeting to order. Councilmen present were Richard Naef, David Kearsley, David Bergart, and Scott Fitzgerald.

The amended minutes of the October 8th council meeting were motioned and seconded for approval. The ayes were unanimous.

The Council received an update on Wrangler's Ridge subdivision in regards to the Fema floodpplain. FEMA is ok with the conditional use permit for the park as long as there are no structures with 4 walls.

Kurt Hibbert- Codifying Code Book
Planning and Zoning Administrator Cari Golden asked Kurt Hibbert to talk to the Council about codifying the City Code Book. Mr. Hibbert informed Council the city would get a digital copy so any future changes could be made by the city. Council asked Mrs. Golden and Mr. Hibbert to put together a scope of work and a priority list, for the next council meeting to be reviewed.

Chapter 3 of Ordinance Book
Planning and Zoning Administrator Cari Golden read though changes to Chapter 3 of the Ordinances. Herb Heimral explained to the Council how confusing the current ordinance is for builders and developers. Council asked City Engineer Rob Huesevelt to get a sample packet together of what should be required for different stages of applications. After much discussion, changes were made. The review of this ordinance was postponed due to time. Staff was asked to review the role of the P&Z commission with our attorney Stephaney Boney.

Tree Ordinance- Revisions
Becky Franklin, a representative of the Tree Committee, presented the changes made to the tree ordinance. Council had concerns with the bonding issue, and the number of trees required per lot in each zone. Mrs. Franklin will take the concerns back to the committee and get back with the Council. Other changes were made after much discussion.

Planning and Zoning Administrator Cari Golden ask the Council to approve the plant unit alternatives and the list of types of trees for the area.

A motion was made, seconded to approve the plant unit alternatives and the tree list. The ayes were unanimous.

Sewer Bond – Update
City Engineer Rob Huesevelt gave the Council an update on the sewer bond. The application will be resubmitted to DEQ with corrections. The archeological study should be complete later this week and then turned into DEQ with the corrected application. The ordinance for the sewer bond will be reviewed on December 10th, 2008.

Mr. Huesevelt informed the Council that he is currently working on an updated version of the water and sewer portion of the Capital Facility Plan and will have that for Council to review in December.


Water Rights Lawsuit- Update
Mr. Huesevelt asked the Council to approve Bruce Smith to sign the State Water Rights Adjudication Lawsuit. A motion was made and seconded to allow permission for Mr. Smith to sign the lawsuit case # 39576. The ayes were unanimous.

Planning and Zoning-Ordinances Reviewed
Planning and Zoning Administrator Cari Golden went through changes to Chapter 1 and 2 of the ordinances. Additional changes were recommended.

Mrs. Golden went through the Major/Minor Projects Ordinance and the Definitions with the Council. Brief discussion was held. Changes were made but it will be brought back to the council for further review.

Administrative
City Administrator Craig Sherman asked the Council for direction on the Local Option Sales Tax Ordinance. The Council asked Mr. Sherman to get information from the State regarding the administration and collection of the sales tax. Mr. Sherman will get the information together for review. The council feels comfortable seeking a 1/2% tax on all taxable items.

Mr. Sherman informed the Council the High Country RCD is looking for a donation for cloud seeding funding. Council will review and discuss at a later time.

Administrator Sherman handed out the end of the year budget reports. Mr. Sherman informed the Council that City Auditor Bob Hardy will be in the office the first week in December and an update will be given to the Council at the December 10th meeting.

Bills
A motion was made, seconded and the ayes were unanimous to pay the bills. The meeting was then adjourned.

City Council Agenda for 11-12-08

7:00 Pledge of Allegiance & Review of Minutes
7:10 Russ Jones – Property Issue
7:30 Reg Ethington – Public Hearing - Zoning Change
8:30 Travis Thompson – Update on Projects

Visitors

P&Z
Victor Crossroads
Parking Issues

Maintenance
Groundwater Chlorination

Administrative
Roy Barillaro Bill Dispute

Calendaring
Winter Holiday Festival – Saturday, December 6

Bills

Transportation Questionnaire Results

Carol Landsman (Landsman Transportation) has compiled the results of the Transportation Plan Questionnaire. Please click HERE to see the results.