The Lindon City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lindon City Center, City Council Chambers, at 100 North State Street, Lindon, Utah.

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

PRESENT 

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

ABSENT

Jeff Acerson, Councilmember
Lindsey Bayless, Councilmember

The meeting began at 7:05 p.m.

MINUTES – The minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 2004 will be reviewed during the regular meeting of November 16, 2004.

OPEN SESSION – Citizens Comments

There was no public comment.

MAYOR’S COMMENTS/REPORT

Mayor Ellertson commented that he would dispense with this report for tonight.

CONSENT AGENDA – No Items

CURRENT BUSINESS

1. Preliminary Plat – Carter Subdivision, Plat “A.” This is a request by Leo Carter for approval of a residential subdivision, Carter Subdivision, Plat “A,” two-lots, in the R1-20 zone at 111 South 500 East. The Planning Commission recommended approval.

Mr. Dameron commented that the Planning Commission had recommended approval to the Council. He presented an aerial photo of the site and pointed out 500 East Street, Rocky Mountain Elementary, and Pioneer Park. He informed the Council that Mr. Carter lives in the existing home on 400 East and wishes to subdivide the back portion of his lot facing 500 East. He also noted that the City had a reimbursement agreement with Alpine School District for the construction of 500 East that has now expired. Mr. Carter can hook on to the utilities in 500 East without reimbursing the school district. He informed the Council that the Planning Commission recommends that Mr. Carter either bond or install the improvements for 400 East and the sidewalk for 500 East.

Mayor Ellertson asked if there were any other issues raised by the Planning Commission or if the Council had any questions. The Council discussed existing curb, gutter and sidewalk on 400 East. Councilmember Bath asked if Mr. Carter planned to construct or to bond for these improvements. Mr. Carter replied that he would be constructing and connecting his improvements to those of his neighbor to the north. He explained that he was selling his existing home on 400 East and “downgrading” to a new home and smaller lot on 500 East.

COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY LEO CARTER FOR CARTER SUBDIVISION, PLAT “A,” A TWO-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 111 SOUTH 500 EAST WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION THAT THE APPLICANT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION OR BONDING OF IMPROVEMENTS ON 400 EAST AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON 500 EAST. COUNCILMEMBER CARPENTER SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Carter commented that the school district has the sewer stubbed in on 500 East and he has submitted a share for his hookup to the secondary system. Mayor Ellertson suggested that Mr. Carter be aware of the school entrances and exits when planning his driveway. Mr. Carter asked how long it would take to record the plat. He was informed that it could be done in a few days if Mr. Carter had his bonding in place and the plat Mylar completed. Mr. Carter commented that the reason he is concerned is that he has an offer on his home that expires on November 15. He expressed gratefulness to the Council for their willingness to call a special meeting.

COUNCIL REPORTS

WATER, SEWER, SOLID WASTE, HOUSING CONSORTIUM

Councilmember Hatch asked about the proposal to buy the trailhead property. There was a short discussion of opinions in that regard.

TRAILS, PLANNING, ZONING, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, ADMINISTRATION

Councilmember Bayless was excused.

PUBLIC SAFETY, COURT, BUILDING INSPECTIONS

Councilmember Bath had nothing to report for tonight.

PARKS, RECREATION, ENGINEERING, LINDON FAIR, NEWSLETTER

Councilmember Acerson was excused.

GENERAL PLAN, STREETS & SIDEWALKS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS

Councilmember Carpenter had nothing to report for tonight.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Dameron:
1. Noted upcoming events and meetings for the Council and added that most of these are after the next meeting on the 16th and he would remind them again.
2. Announced that the Council would be holding several public hearings at the next meeting on November 16. These hearings will be on water rates, road impact fees, nonconforming uses, and projections in side yards.
3. Informed the Council that the recycling signups have reached 279.

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

ADJOURN

COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:19 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVED – November 16, 2004