The Lindon City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lindon City Center Council Chambers at 100 North State Street, Lindon, Utah.

Conducting: Larry A. Ellertson, Mayor
Pledge of Allegiance: Larry A. Ellertson, Mayor
Invocation: Ott Dameron

PRESENT

Larry A. Ellertson, Mayor
H. Toby Bath, Councilmember
Lindsey Bayless, Councilmember
Jerald I. Hatch, Councilmember
Ott H. Dameron, City Administrator
Kevin Smith, Planning Director
Venla Gubler, Administrative Clerk

ABSENT

Jeff Acerson, Councilmember
James A. Dain, Councilmember

The Meeting began at 7:12 p.m.

MINUTES

The Minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of June 17, 2003 were reviewed. The following corrections were made:
Page 3, Line 36: Replace the word "that" with the word "the."
Page 6, Line 2: Delete the word "a" after the word "draft."
Page 5, Line 25: Replace the word "other" with the phrase "another example of."
Page 7, Line 3: Add the phrase "to develop and use his property" after the word "rights."
Page 9, Line 41,42: Replace the phrase "it may not be long before" with the phrase "we should make sure that the time does not come that."
Page 11, Line 9: Add the word "Drive" after the name "Lakeview."
Page 11, Line 10: Add the word "Lane" after the name "Gillman."
Page 15, Line 5,6: Add the sentence "Councilmember Hatch agreed to vote for this motion now, but when the economy gets better he wants to reopen this item for discussion."
Page 17, Line 22: Delete the name "League of Utah Cities and Towns."
Page 17, Line 23: Replace the phrase "taken by Utah cities was" with the word "were."

COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 17, 2003 AS CORRECTED. COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.

OPEN SESSION

There were no questions or concerns from the public on items not on the agenda.

MAYOR'S COMMENTS/REPORT

Mayor Ellertson asked if there were questions for him. There were none.

CONSENT AGENDA - No Items

CURRENT BUSINESS

1. Public Hearing - Pacland/Walmart Water Relief Petition. The Council will hear public comment and possibly act on the matter of a request from Pacland/Walmart to reduce the amount of water required to be given to the City for this development and to pay cash in lieu of turning in water shares or rights. The Planning Commission has heard this request and has made recommendations to the Council.

Mayor Ellertson informed the Council that this first application has asked to be postponed and will not be present tonight. He noted that this is a public hearing so comment can be taken from the public if someone so wishes. A gentleman in the audience requested permission to address the Council.

COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Clark Taylor of Schaeffer Industries informed the Council that this industrial company in Lindon has available water and may be of assistance in solving Walmart's water issues. He noted that he had talked with both Mr. Smith and Mr. Dameron on this issue and had approached the Walmart representatives. Mayor Ellertson observed that Schaeffer Industries has additional land for development and asked if the company would need this water right for future development. Mr. Taylor replied that they had water above and beyond what was needed for development. He thanked the Council for their time.

Mayor Ellertson asked if there was other public comment or discussion on the part of Council. Councilmember Bayless asked the reason for the delay in hearing this petition. Mr. Dameron replied that Walmart representatives were exploring options and providing missing information.

COUNCILMEMBER BATH MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.

COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO CONTINUE THE REQUEST BY PACLAND/WALMART FOR A WATER SHARE RELIEF PETITION FOR THE WALMART SITE AT 650 NORTH STATE STREET TO THE NEXT MEETING ON JULY 15, 2003. COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.

2. Discussion - Westside Residential Master Plan. Staff will give a slide presentation regarding some ideas for housing development near and adjacent to the new I-15 Interchange.

Mr. Smith presented a slide show that he had previously shown to the Planning Commission. He explained that he had been asked to research ways to mix different types of residential housing and commercial uses in varying densities for a possible westside development guideline. He passed out survey sheets and asked the Council to rate the pictures on a one to five scale. "One" is a picture that is strongly disliked and "five" means that the picture is strongly liked. He described the various elements of the pictures that he felt represented designs that may work for Lindon. He pointed out streetscapes that feature varying surfacing materials and landscaping planters; pedestrian-friendly environments that invite users with a shade canopy, fountains, wide sidewalks, parks, plazas and barriers between them and traffic; and architectural features such a clock towers, pediments, cupolas, and rear parking areas. He displayed master plan concepts that feature central business districts or commuter centers and that demonstrate mixed densities and open spaces. He showed pictures of inviting tree shaded neighborhoods of affordable, single family detached homes with porches as the focal point of the homes and garages hidden within urban alleys.

There was discussion of the need to preserve open space and how to achieve this goal. Clustering, maximum/minimum density limits, diversity of uses, and the limitations of the City's utility services were examined. Mr. Smith suggested a manual to guide development that includes the minutes of Planning Commission and Council discussions, illustrations, text and pictures. The Council discussed plans for joint sessions and field trips to help coalesce ideas. A field trip was planned for July 31, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. with the Planning Commission. Mr. Smith collected the surveys and told the Council that he would tabulate the results and report back at their next meeting.

3. Discussion - Pathways and Trails System. Staff will provide information concerning some difficulties encountered with constructing pathways and trails within the city.

Mr. Smith presented pictures of pathways that have been implemented in various subdivisions in Lindon. He explained that these pathways are located in subdivisions that have no homes yet, so there are no water connections and no one to maintain the planter strip. There has also been opposition to the pathway shown by potential lot purchasers and questions about surfacing materials from potential lot purchasers. He asked the Council for guidance.

The Council discussed the pros and cons of different surfacing materials. Councilmember Bayless expressed disfavor to a loose gravel surface that has been installed in the Hidden Meadows subdivision. Councilmember Hatch suggested that sprinklers be installed when the pathway cross section is built. Mayor Ellertson commented that power may not be available for a sprinkler system. Mr. Smith relayed the suggestion from the Planning Commission that the City should maintain the pathway system until the homeowners can do it. He also reported that a subdivision in Eagle Mountain requires contractors to install the front yard as part of the home construction contract. Councilmember Bayless confirmed that these properties cannot obtain a final certificate of occupancy until the front landscaping is complete. Mr. Smith verified this statement.

Mayor Ellertson asked if the pathway configuration is four feet of sidewalk, five feet of pathway and five feet of planter strip. Mr. Smith verified this information as correct. There was further discussion on surfacing materials and their cost. Mayor Ellertson asked if the planter strip was required to be sod. Mr. Smith confirmed that the present ordinance requires grass. He suggested that a possible solution to the surface of the pathway may be to sod the whole width. He also asked if the City should consider concentrating the pathway system on collector roads and not on local streets. Councilmember Bayless noted that the pathway at Hidden Meadows subdivision is a direct connection between the east-west trail and Center Street. Mr. Smith reported that homeowners are concerned about the safety of their children using skates, etc. with gravel spillage on the sidewalk. Councilmember Hatch commented that the developers in that area had been given the option of having the pathway in front or behind their home lots.

Mayor Ellertson suggested that this particular pathway would not have much use from horses, but would mostly be used by children as an access to school. He felt that this is one pathway that could be considered for grass. Mr. Smith suggested reinforcing the grass with a mesh underlayment for the occasional use of a horse. The preferred surfaces of joggers, equestrians and other pathway users were examined. Councilmember Bayless suggested that some more research into the types of surfacing materials may be indicated. Mayor Ellertson expressed the opinion that if a suitable, all-purpose surface material could be found, it may mitigate the concerns of the homeowners. Councilmember Bayless suggested some resources to consult concerning pathway and trail surface materials, such as the American Trails Association website and the trails planner with the Department of Natural Resources, Jon Knudsen. A short discussion of amending the profile to six feet of grass and six feet of sidewalk was held. Mr. Smith agreed to research the surface options. Mr. Dameron and Mr. Smith reported that the construction of the Canal Drive Trail was underway.

COUNCIL REPORTS:

WATER, GENERAL PLAN, BUILDING INSPECTION, ENGINEERING

Councilmember Dain was excused.

SEWER, SOLID WASTE, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES

Councilmember Hatch questioned the purpose of construction on 400 West. Mr. Dameron reported that water line upgrades were being done. Discussion was held on the progress of resurfacing of State Street.

TRAILS, PLANNING, ZONING, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, ADMINISTRATION

Councilmember Bayless reported that she had received complaints about the striping on 400 West. Mr. Dameron assured her that the project to slurry seal and restripe this area is underway, but was uncertain of the timetable. Councilmember Bayless commented on the number of cemetery plots that had been sold since the announcement of a price increase. Mr. Dameron concurred and informed the Council that June 2003 had recorded three times the normal annual sales of cemetery plots. Councilmember Bayless expressed appreciation for the Planning Commission members. The Mayor and Council agreed and decided that an expression of that appreciation may be in order. Councilmember Bayless reported a minor problem with a city sprinkler system. She also reported that the Lindon City Historical Preservation Committee has a new book of local histories going to press. The title of the book is "Leaves of the Lindon Tree, Volume One." There was a short discussion of the importance of recording oral histories before many of the older citizens are gone and this history is lost.

STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PUBLIC SAFETY AND COURT

Councilmember Bath discussed the incident reports with the Council and Mayor. He also reported that Ogden has instituted a program to help pay for new patrol cars by allowing commercial advertising to appear on them.

PARKS, RECREATION, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, LINDON FAIR, NEWSLETTER

Councilmember Acerson was excused.

ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

Mr. Dameron:
1. Announced the Lindon/Pleasant Grove Coordination meeting will be held on Monday July 7, at 4:30 pm at the Lindon Public Works Building. Councilmember Bath and Mayor Ellertson volunteered to attend.
2. Informed the Council that he was scheduled for three days vacation on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, July 7-9 of next week.
3. Noted that pending public hearings for consideration of the cell phone tax and the franchise tax increase have been scheduled for July 15.
4. Requested input on the Project Tracking List. Councilmember Hatch requested a Council hearing of the Rimrock Development proposal. Mr. Dameron noted this request for the Planning Director.
5. Reported that the Planning Commission had requested training on water rights and the operations of the Lindon City secondary system. This will be held on July 9, 2003.
6. Initiated discussion on the water recirculating pump at the new I-15 Interchange. The Council's consensus was to give the fountain a proper test for mechanical reliability and then shut it off to conserve water.
7. Pointed out research material on assisted living centers in the Council Staff Report for Council review.
8. Asked for reports and opinions of the street improvement project near the Home Depot. Councilmember Bath reported that he had visited the area three times and the changed lane travel seemed to be operating as intended. He commented that he preferred to retain the islands, but this arrangement seems to be working. Mr. Dameron reported on his conversation with UTA about moving the bus stop that was close to the intersection farther away to increase the sight distance.

COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE PAY VOUCHERS. COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURN

COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 10:03 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVED - July 15, 2003

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