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Home » City Government » Council » Minutes Archives; 2000 - 2003 » 2003 Council Minutes » February 4, 2003 Minutes
February 4, 2003 Minutes
The Lindon City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lindon City Center Council Chambers at 100 North State Street, Lindon, Utah.
RECOGNITION
The Mayor will recognize Linda Agler, Public Works Departmental Secretary, as the city's Employee of the Quarter.
Ms. Agler was called out of town on a family emergency. This item was postponed for two weeks.
PROCLAMATION
Marriage Week USA - This proclamation establishes the week of February 7-14 2003 as "Marriage Week USA" and honors husbands and wives bound in matrimony.
Mayor Ellertson observed that the Council has been requested to consider a proclamation to declare February 7-14 as "Marriage Week." He read the proclamation for the audience. He asked if there was any discussion. Ms. Claire Willmore from the New Utah asked where the request had come from. Mayor Ellertson replied that a specific group was promoting it. Mr. Dameron added that he had received calls from the sponsoring group and from Governor Leavitt's Office.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 7-14, 2003 AS "MARRIAGE WEEK USA." COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR SESSION
Conducting: Larry A. Ellertson, Mayor
Pledge of Allegiance: Devon Wooten, Troop #874
Invocation: Ott Dameron
PRESENT
Larry A. Ellertson, Mayor
Jeff Acerson, Councilmember
H. Toby Bath, Councilmember
Lindsey Bayless, Councilmember
James A. Dain, Councilmember
Jerald I. Hatch, Councilmember
Ott H. Dameron, City Administrator
Kevin Smith, Planning Director
Venla Gubler, Administrative Clerk
ABSENT
The Meeting began at 7:12 p.m.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of January 7, 2003 will be reviewed. The minutes of the meeting of January 21, 2003 will be reviewed on February 18, 2003.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 7, 2003 were reviewed. The following corrections were made:
Page 2, Line 3,4: Add the phrase "at 785 North State" after the word "home."
Page 2, Line 7: Add the word "highway" before the word "funding."
Page 2, Line 11: Replace the word "He" with the name "Mayor Ellertson."
Page 2, Line 27: Replace the word "deliver" with the word "delivery."
Page 3, Line 35,35: Replace the word "those" with the phrase "the Planning Commission."
Page 3, Line 40,41: Replace the phrase "one of the issues discussed by the Planning Commission is the setbacks" with the phrase "if this is true, then setbacks and other city ordinances may be in question."
Page 4, Line 2: Replace the word "Those" with the word ", which" and the words "for the" with the word "between."
Page 4, Line 38: Delete the word "the" after the word "police."
Page 5, Line 2: Add the word "second" before the word "kitchen."
Page 5, Line 8: Replace the word "agreed" with the word "stated."
Page 5, Line 18: Replace the words "confirmed that" with the words "agreed with." Add the word "who" before the word "feels." Replace the word "ordinances" with the word "ordinance."
Page 7, Line 1: Add the word "that" after the word "would."
Page 7, Line 2: Add the words "and zoning ordinances" after the word "planning."
COUNCILMEMBER BATH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 2003 AS CORRECTED. COUNCILMEMBER DAIN SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
OPEN SESSION- Citizens comments
Mayor Ellertson invited anyone who had an issue to discuss which was not on the agenda to come forward. Mr. Russ Tucker approached the Council and handed them a copy of a letter from Stewart Cowley, Manager of the NPSWSSD, indicating a provisional approval he had been given by the North Pointe Solid Waste Special Service District for an OHV facility. He told the Council that the Board's greatest concern was Lindon's approval and they wondered if Lindon would lease the site as a public facility. He asked if the City was interested. He also mentioned that there are grants available for the development of recreation sites if a public entity applies for the funding. He raised the question of water rights as an issue that still needs to be resolved. The Council agreed to discuss the matter of leasing the site. Mr. Tucker thanked them for their time.
Police Chief Tom Paul asked if there were any questions for him since he had another meeting to attend. Mayor Ellertson asked about the category of suspicious persons in the police report. Chief Paul replied that this category tends to be a catch-all. Mayor Ellertson mentioned the suspicious person report that apprehended resulted in the apprehension of the Video Vault thieves. He expressed appreciation for the services that the Police Department provides to Lindon citizens. Chief Paul was excused.
Mayor Ellertson asked if there other issues. There were none.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS/REPORT
Mayor Ellertson announced that conformity with the air quality requirement had been achieved and UDOT funding is set for approval by Thursday, February 6. He noted that news is still imminent on the hillside preservation issue.
Mayor Ellertson commented that sometimes what is important is overshadowed by every day happenings. He mentioned the news reports on children that have been abandoned, kidnaped or killed and the tragedy of the space shuttle. He encouraged the scouts present in the audience to be the best citizens they can be and work together to make our community a better place to live. He thanked the Council and staff for their dedication to Lindon. He asked if there were any questions for him. There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA - No Items
CURRENT BUSINESS
1. Plat Amendment - Lindon Park Station - Plat "C." This is a request by Paul Grady, of Les Schwab Tire Center, for a subdivision plat amendment vacating lots 6 and 7 of the Lindon Park Station, Plat "C," and combining these two lots into Lindon Park Station, Plat "D," one lot (#8) in the PC-1 zone at Lindon Park Drive 600 South. This new lot will be located south of The Home Depot.
Mr. Paul Grady was representing Les Schwab Tires. Planning Director Kevin Smith presented this application. He showed the location of the proposed development on an aerial photo and told the Council that the proposal will combine two lots into one lot. He noted that the Planning Commission had no concerns on the plat. It was observed that the plat would combine two lots and a remainder parcel from the Park & Ride across the street. Mr. Smith also informed the Council that the plat had been amended in 1989 to make the two lots and now would be re-combined to allow development of the Les Schwab Tire Center site.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER FOR AN AMENDMENT TO LINDON PARK STATION PLAT "C" AND CREATE LINDON PARK STATION PLAT "D," A ONE LOT SUBDIVISION AT THE CORNER OF 600 SOUTH AND 600 WEST. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourn City Council Meeting
Convene Redevelopment Agency to Consider the Les Schwab Site Plan
Re-Convene City Council Meeting
COUNCILMEMBER BATH MOVED TO ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:39 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR THE MOTION CARRIED.
BOARDMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:00 P.M. BOARDMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
2. Preliminary Plat - Safe and Secure Self Storage Subdivision. This is a request by Dan Frandsen for preliminary subdivision approval for the Safe and Secure Self Storage Subdivision, Plat "A," one lot, at approximately 500 North 2000 West. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
Mr. Bruce Frandsen was present. Mr. Smith displayed the aerial of the site and superimposed the road master plan. He told the Council that the Planning Commission had spent considerable time discussing this application. Mayor Ellertson verified that the location is immediately north of the Goodfellow operation. He asked the acreage of the parcel. Mr. Frandsen replied that the site is almost 5 acres. Councilmember Dain asked if the Planning Commission had placed conditions on the site plan. Mr. Smith replied no. Mayor Ellertson commented on the comparably sized parcel to the east of this one. Mr. Smith replied that this is a remainder parcel, also owned by the Frandsen's, that will be left as a field.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY DAN FRANDSEN FOR PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL FOR SAFE AND SECURE SELF STORAGE PLAT "A," A ONE LOT SUBDIVISION AT APPROXIMATELY 500 NORTH 2000 WEST. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
3. Review and Action - Safe and Secure Self Storage Site Plan. This is a request by Dan Frandsen for site plan approval for a self storage business located at approximately 500 North 2000 West.
Mr. Smith informed the Council that warehouse and storage is a permitted use in the MC zone. He showed the dimensions of the proposed first phase and pointed out the landscaping plan. He commented that the asphalt would only be in the entrance and first row of the units and the balance of the site would have a gravel surface. Mr. Frandsen told the Council that the units would be constructed of colored split face block. They would be brown or tan with forest green doors and roofs. Mr. Smith pointed out the caretaker facility. Mr. Dameron verified that the caretaker unit is allowed in the MC zone. Mr. Smith confirmed that the facility is not only allowed, but encouraged. Mr. Frandsen added that the parcel would all be fenced and would be accessed through an electronic gate.
Councilmember Dain asked about plans to continue asphalting until the whole parcel is paved. Mr. Frandsen replied that they had no plans to continue asphalting because of the storm water. Only the area that can be seen from I-15 will be done. Councilmember Dain pointed out that weeds could be a problem. Mr. Frandsen agreed, but pointed out that their objective is to have a place that appeals to the public and keeps itself rented out. Councilmember Bayless asked about plans for phase two. Mr. Frandsen replied that the entire parcel would be fenced for now with wrought iron in the front and chain link on the back and sides and phase two would be farmed for the present.
Mayor Ellertson asked if the parcel to the east belongs to the Blackhurst family. Mr. Frandsen confirmed this and showed the right-of-way that would continue to allow them access. Councilmember Acerson asked if the fence would be wrought iron all the way around. Mr. Frandsen replied that a wrought iron fence would be installed along 2000 West and where it is visible from I-15. The remainder will be black vinyl-coated six-foot chain link. Mayor Ellertson expressed concerns about the aesthetical view of the fence from the freeway. Mr. Frandsen assured the Council that the wrought iron would be in the most visible areas, but that Goodfellow had chain link and the back would tie into their fence. Councilmember Dain asked about the wrought iron fence and its construction. Mr. Frandsen replied that there would be brick pillars every thirty to forty feet and spans of six-foot high black wrought iron mounted to them. He added that the zone requires 15% of the total land area to be in landscaping. He noted that phase one meets or exceeds this requirement. Trees will be placed on 30-foot centers.
Councilmember Dain asked about plans for signs. Mr. Smith noted that this parcel lies in the T-zone and as such qualifies for both a low profile and a pole sign. He observed that there is a possibility that the separation requirement can be met. Councilmember Dain asked if there would be a sign painted on the building. Mr. Smith observed that this is allowed as long as the sign does not exceed 20% of the wall surface. Mr. Frandsen replied that he plans a sign on the end of the first building with just the name and phone number. They are planning a sign on 2000 West and would like this to be a pole sign. Councilmember Dain asked about the existing pole sign. Mr. Smith replied that this billboard location is leased to a sign company and has been there less than a year.
Mr. Dameron asked about sewer facilities for the caretaker home. Mr. Frandsen replied that there is a sewer line on the Goodfellow parcel, but it is one-half mile away from the caretaker home and there is concern by the engineers that there will not be enough flow to make this connection feasible. He asked for permission to install a septic tank until other development in the area makes sewer access more feasible. Councilmember Dain expressed the opinion that it would be okay if the condition is very clear. Mr. Smith suggested recording the agreement and putting a note on the plat. Mayor Ellertson asked if the septic tank had been approved by the County Health Department. Mr. Frandsen replied that the paperwork was in progress. Mr. Dameron suggested a condition that would allow the septic tank for the present, but would require hook up to the public sewer when it develops in this area. He informed Mr. Frandsen that the City would need a copy of the approval from the County for the file. Mr. Frandsen agreed to submit that approval.
Mayor Ellertson expressed a concern to Mr. Frandsen that this location is considered a Lindon City gateway. He impressed on Mr. Frandsen that this project needs to be done tastefully and aesthetically so that it does not become an "eyesore." Mr. Frandsen replied that the parcel is, in effect, "tucked away under the overpass" and is only visible to northbound traffic. He noted the trees and other landscaping that would enhance the site. He observed that it is to his advantage that the site appears to be safe and secure. Mayor Ellertson agreed that the visual impact would be the southwest corner. Mr. Frandsen assured the Council that he is not planning to "blend into the neighborhood." The Council laughed. Mr. Smith commented that the City was not finished with Goodfellow.
Mayor Ellertson asked about the construction materials to be used in the house. Mr. Frandsen replied that they were considering matching the units with brown or tan split face block. The house will have a gable roof and will be two story. He assured the Council that it would be attractive and permanent. Councilmember Dain asked if there would be block above the doors on the units. Mr. Frandsen replied that there would be matching aluminum fascia.
Mr. Frandsen thanked the Council for agreeing to the septic tank for now and that he agreed to hook up to sewer when it is feasible. He told the Council that the family planned to develop to the north of this parcel and the trees on the north side of this application may need to be removed. He told the Council that he was willing to put in the trees so that it would look nice for now. He told the Council that the other question he had was about the public utility easement on the back side of the parcel. He asked about putting the back wall of the last row of units right on the property line rather than on the seven-foot easement line and leaving a strip between the back wall and the chain link fence. Councilmember Bayless commented that there were advantages to not having a weed strip. Mr. Smith asked about moving the public utility easement between the last two rows of buildings. Mayor Ellertson agreed and proposed that the city retain a potential right in that space for underground utilities. Mr. Frandsen agreed. Mr. Smith observed that the public utility agreement is part of the plat. The plat would need to be revisited and this condition added.
Mayor Ellertson suggested that the trees on the north side of the parcel may be put in at a later date. He asked if the City determines the trees are desirable at a later date, then would Mr. Frandsen agree to put them in then. Mr. Frandsen agreed to these terms. Councilmember Acerson asked what determination would be used by the City to require them later? Mayor Ellertson replied that there would be no determination other than if the City decides to require them. Mr. Frandsen agreed to sign a letter to the City granting them the option of requiring the installation of the recommended species of trees on the recommended centers. He assured Councilmember Acerson that they would be happy to comply with these terms. Mr. Smith suggested a development agreement. Mayor Ellertson asked if there were other questions or discussion. There was none.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY DAN FRANDSEN FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF SAFE AND SECURE SELF STORAGE, A GENERAL WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE BUSINESS AT APPROXIMATELY 2000 WEST AND 500 NORTH WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. THE CITY WILL ACCEPT THE USE OF A SEPTIC TANK FOR THE CARETAKER FACILITY UNTIL DEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA TO THE NORTH MAKES SEWER CONNECTION FEASIBLE AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
2. THE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IS REQUIRED TO BE MOVED FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF THE PARCEL TO THE ACCESS ROAD BETWEEN THE TWO EASTERN-MOST BUILDINGS.
3. THE PROPERTY OWNER WILL PROVIDE TREES ON THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE WHEN THE CITY SO DESIRES.
4. THE PROPERTY OWNER WILL INSTALL BLACK WROUGHT IRON FENCE ON THE SOUTH, SOUTHWEST AND WEST EXPOSURES AND THE REMAINDER OF THE PARCEL WILL BE FENCE D IN BLACK VINYL-COATED CHAIN LINK SIMILAR TO THAT IN THE NEW I-15 OFF RAMP PROJECT.
5. THE COLORS OF THE BUILDINGS WILL BE BROWN AND GREEN ACCORDING TO A COLOR BOARD THAT IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BEFORE A BUILDING PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED.
6. AND, THAT FENCING AROUND PHASE II BE OF SIMILAR MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION AS PHASE I AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO REVISIT THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SAFE AND SECURE SELF STORAGE PLAT "A." COUNCILMEMBER ACERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO ADD A CONDITION TO THE APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SAFE AND SECURE SELF STORAGE PLAT "A" THAT THE EAST PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT BE SHIFTED TO THE ACCESS ROAD BETWEEN THE TWO EASTERN-MOST BUILDINGS. COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
4. Discussion - Westside Master Plan. This is a staff request for the Council to review and discuss the westside area relative to residential master planning.
(Councilmember Acerson was excused at 8:46 p.m.)
Mr. Smith commented that this item is to initiate discussion about housing development on the west side of Lindon. The discussion will be continued at the Retreat on Saturday with the Planning Commission members in attendance. He informed the Council that the Planning Commission had discussed this issue at their last meeting and there were as many opinions as there were Commissioners. He referred the Council to the staff report that includes a review of the focus group notes and a conceptual impact prepared by the City Engineer. The costs to improve the sewer system for an addition 1,600 units is $405,000. Lindon's present city-wide total of sewer connections is approximately 2,200 units. The question is how to incorporate these costs into a development and have it remain feasible. Councilmember Bayless commented that there is no answer to that question. She asked if the present price on the property in this area is realistic? Mr. Smith replied that it is hard to know, but the prices have been set by real estate professionals that are familiar with the market. He added that the City respects an individual's right to their property and to determine the value thereof, however, it is not the City's responsibility to zone the property to allow a certain value.
Councilmember Bayless asked what the demand and sell-ability of the property can be with prices set at $90,000 per acre. Mayor Ellertson commented that some of this property could be sold for more depending on the use to which it is put. Mr. Dameron asked Mr. Rex Burgner, a real estate professional in the audience, what value is placed on land in the Pleasant Grove Boulevard area. Mr. Burgner replied that the land is valued at nine to ten dollars a square foot, which figures to be around $350,000 per acre for improved land. Councilmember Bayless asked what land would sell for if developed for high density housing. Mr. Burgner replied that the price depends on how many units per acre are allowed, but the base price would be about $100,000 per acre as raw land.
Mr. Smith presented the options for development of the west side as discussed by staff. He commented that option one is simply to do nothing. Option two is to allow the number of housing units that can be supported by the present sewer constraints. Option three is to be more aggressive and look at other types of housing and mixed densities. One drawback to this approach is the proximity of Pleasant Grove's industrial zone on the north east side and the Timpanogos Sewer District on the west side, but an advantage may be the proximity of commuter rail near the lake. Most of the walkable developments project a maximum distance of one mile from home to a transportation node, so a project east of I-15 may not be take advantage of the commuter rail. He showed the proposed location of the commuter rail station. Councilmember Dain pointed out that the focus groups had only discussed areas east of I-15. Mr. Smith agreed, and commented that there was a concern about the odor coming from the treatment plant. The treatment plant is opposed to any development within their area.
Mr. Smith enlarged on option three. He told the Council that one concept would be to allow 600 to700 units and mixing densities. He suggested that this approach would mostly receive development applications for rental units. Mayor Ellertson asked if any projections have been done to estimate the build out of the R2 Overlay in Lindon. Mr. Smith replied no and that he would work on that estimate. Mr. Dameron commented that R2 units are not getting built and projects are being abandoned because of public opinion. He informed the Council that the recent application in Meadows at Bald Mountain subdivision has decided not to fight the neighborhood and will be building a spec home. Councilmember Dain observed that, considering the amount of opposition, he was surprised that the owners went as far as they did.
Mr. Smith commented that most of Lindon's present R2 projects are comprised of rental units. He asserted that Lindon does not need more rental units and the City needs to encourage ownership opportunities on the west side. He promoted the enhancement of the moderate income housing approach. Mr. Smith observed that allowing this housing on the west side would give Lindon the ability to repeal the R2 Overlay ordinance, but he suggested that the City keep the accessory apartment section of the code. He admitted that he has mixed feelings about the R2 Overlay ordinance because the City may be getting "a black eye" from citizens in developments with C, C, &R's which purport to eliminate any R2 housing. He said that projects are getting approved over the objections of the citizenry and the residents feel that they are not being heard. The Council discussed stressing to developers that C, C, & R's cannot be created that are adverse to the City Code.
Mr. Smith cited the remaining advantages and disadvantages to the third option. He commented that an advantage could be the encouragement of pedestrian-friendly housing. He observed that a disadvantage is the distance, both philosophically and geographically, from traditional Lindon. He asked for direction from the Council in developing a plan for the west side with or without a housing element.
Mayor Ellertson asked if the audience had any comments. Mr. Dean Blackhurst agreed that the separation from Lindon is a concern. He felt that any residential development needs to be substantial enough to bring infrastructure into the area. He felt that the size of the development will give it a better chance of being part of the community, also. He felt that commercial development near the Pleasant Grove industrial area would be more apropos and suggested auto centers, tire centers and such for this area. He felt that the high density housing needs to be closer to the interchange itself. He suggested a housing density of 8 or 9 units per acre as reasonable.
Mayor Ellertson observed that the purpose of this discussion is to start the thought process. Mr. Smith suggested that one question that needs to be answered is whether Lindon is promoting housing units to meet the state mandate or to make homes that are affordable. Councilmember Bayless commented that one of the challenges of affordable housing is typified by Pheasant Brook. What was once considered affordable housing is now out of range for most new home buyers. Mr. Smith agreed and stated that the goal is not to prohibit certain income classes from living in Lindon. Mayor Ellertson asked if there was any further comment or thoughts. There were none. He thanked the Council and audience for the input.
COUNCIL REPORTS:
WATER, GENERAL PLAN, BUILDING INSPECTOR, ENGINEERING
Councilmember Dain asked if City Engineer Dave Thurgood had checked out the Lindon Pumping Co. water rights. Mr. Dameron replied that the paperwork submitted for review did not verify whether the water rights had been "proved up." He asked Councilmember Dain to have the leaders of the Lindon Pumping Company provide this information since the water rights have not been used for 15 years and may have been forfeited. He suggested that the Company call Dave Thurgood or Jim Riley at the State Water Engineer's Office.
Councilmember Dain asked about a newspaper report that stated that Pleasant Grove City needed to approve the OHV concept as well as Lindon. Mr. Dameron replied that the report is in error. He asked about the list of current businesses for friendly visits by the Council. He was told that the list is in progress. Councilmember Dain asked about the flags at the Junior High and why they had not been lowered for respect of the Challenger disaster yet. It was noted that the principal would be asked.
SEWER, SOLID WASTE, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES
Councilmember Hatch proposed that the OHV lease be added to the Retreat agenda. The Council agreed. Mayor Ellertson asked about progress on the other proposals for the landfill. Councilmember Hatch replied that the time limit for these proposals had expired and no word had been heard from them. He expressed concern that Mr. Tucker be aware of the dangers of damaging the cap on the landfill. Mr. Dameron suggested that before this proposal is approved that tight controls be exercised to preserve the cap. He also suggested that General Manager Stewart Cowley be involved in the DRC process. Councilmember Dain suggested requiring regular core samples as a precaution.
Councilmember Hatch asked for a "watch for children" sign on 40 South.
TRAILS, PLANNING, ZONING, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, ADMINISTRATION
Councilmember Bayless pointed out some spelling errors in the proclamation. She complimented the employees for all receiving a full step during the performance appraisal process.
Councilmember Bayless suggested some recognition by the City for those residents that have been activated by the military. Mayor Ellertson agreed and pointed out that activation usually meant a reduction in income for these families and suggested some forgiveness of the city utility bill. The Council discussed means that could be used to identify those who have been activated. Mayor Ellertson suggested that if they are identified that City could then decide on a concrete means of recognizing their efforts. Ms. Willmore suggested recognition at an event at Lindon Days, also.
STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PUBLIC SAFETY AND COURT
Councilmember Bath commented on the information from the police department. He commented that the Police Department is excited to expand the office here in Lindon with the new computer system. He asked about the first item on the tracking list. Councilmember Bath expressed concerns about the entry onto Center Street and its proximity to State Street possibly creating more traffic hazards.
PARKS, RECREATION, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, LINDON FAIR, NEWSLETTER
Councilmember Acerson was excused.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Dameron:
1. Reported that the employees had approved and adopted the proposed Value Statement.
2. Asked if there were any more changes for the Retreat agenda. The agenda was approved.
3. Asked if any projects on the tracking list needed Council review. The Council discussed various applications and decided not to require review.
4. Informed the Council that Councilmember Bayless had chosen the shirts for the Spring League meetings. The Council approved the choice and decided on the color and the length of the sleeve. The Council was asked for an RSVP to the League meeting in St. George April 10-11. The Mayor and Councilmembers Bayless, Hatch confirmed. Councilmember Bath was still a maybe and Councilmember Dain was no. Mr. Dameron said that he would call Councilmember Acerson and asked Councilmember Bath for a decision soon.
5. Reported on the meeting with the USGS that he had attended with Dave Thurgood. The USGS is proposing an updated study of the aquifer Utah Valley. Most of the funding will come from the Central Utah Water Conservancy District and the Jordan River Water District. The cities involved are also being asked to participate financially. Computer modeling will be used to determine water depth and the size of the aquifer to facilitate better water management.
6. Inquired if there was any interest in renting out the city's ball fields to a private sports training business to hold tournaments. After discussion of the various pros and cons, the Council decided that more details were needed to consider before an approval can be given. This item was scheduled for discussion during the Retreat.
7. Announced Work Sessions with the department heads for February 18, March 4, and April 1.
8. Commented that he and Councilmember Bath had attended the Public Safety Budget meeting and had found it helpful.
COUNCILMEMBER BATH MOVED TO APPROVE THE PAY VOUCHERS. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURN
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:49 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVED - February 18, 2003
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