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Home » City Government » Council » Minutes Archives; 2000 - 2003 » 2000 Council Minutes » August 1, 2000
August 1, 2000
The Lindon City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2000 beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the Lindon City Center, Council Chambers at 100 North State Street, Lindon Utah.
Conducting: Mayor Larry A. Ellertson
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Pro Tem James A. Dain
Invocation: Toby Bath
PRESENT ABSENT
Larry A. Ellertson, Mayor Jeff Acerson, Councilmember
James A Dain, Mayor Pro Tem
Toby Bath, Councilmember
Lindsey Bayless, Councilmember
Jerald I. Hatch, Councilmember
Ott H. Dameron, City Administrator
Kevin Smith, Planning Director
Venla Gubler, Administrative Clerk
REGULAR SESSION
The meeting began at 7:04 P.M.
MINUTES
Review of the Regular Minutes of July 18, 2000 and the minutes of an Executive Session on July 18, 2000.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 18, 2000 were reviewed. The following corrections were made:
Page 3, Line 4: Replace the word “appropriate” with the words “legal in the State of Utah.”
Page 4, Line 23: Replace the words “Mayor Pro Tem” with the word “Councilmember.”
Page 4, Line 25: Replace the words “Mayor Pro Tem” with the word “Councilmember.”
Page 4, Line 34: Replace the word “was” before the words “not comforting” with the word “would.” Add the word “be” between the words “not” and “comforting.” Replace the word “was” after the word “bill” with the words “would be.” Add the words “if injury occurred” after the word “paid.”
Page 9, Line 40: Replace the words “The Housing Consortium” with the words “Lindon City.”
Page 9, Line 41: Replace the word “the” before the word “funds” with the word “their.”
Page 9, Line 43: Add the word “LINDON’S” between the words “ADMINISTER” and “FUNDS.”
Page 10, Line 35: Add the words “Kevin Simister’s and” before the words “Joe Martel’s”. Replace the word “property” with the word “properties.”
Page 12, Line 8: Add the sentence “Mr. Dameron noted no protests were filed to the creation of the special improvement district.”
Page 13, Line 30: Replace the words “MAYOR PRO TEM” with the word “COUNCILMEMBER.”
Page 13, Line 34: Replace the words “MAYOR PRO TEM” with the word “COUNCILMEMBER.”
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ON JULY 18, 2000 AS CORRECTED. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
The minutes of an Executive Session on July 18, 2000 were reviewed. No corrections were necessary.
COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON JULY 18, 2000. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
OPEN SESSION - Citizens comments
There was no citizen comment.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS/REPORT
Mayor Pro Tem Dain excused Mayor Ellertson and said the Mayor would arrive at about 8:00 PM.
BUSINESS
1. Preliminary Plat - Meadows at Bald Mountain, Plat “A”. This is a request for preliminary plat approval for Meadows at Bald Mountain, Plat “A”, 32 lots, R1-12 zone, located at 800 East 700 North. This plat has been seen briefly during the discussions concerning the 1200 East collector connection to Pleasant Grove.
Mayor Pro Tem Dain invited Planning Director Kevin Smith to present the information on this item. Mr. Smith commented that City Engineer Mark Christensen was not present, but had discussed the project with him and found that basically all the recommendations of the Planning Commission had been met.
Mayor Pro Tem Dain invited Ms. Cindy Reed of 3945 N. Canyon Rd. in Provo to address the Council. Ms. Reed said the last time she and her husband had addressed the Council concerning the collector road, she felt that a decision had been made that was inequitable. She felt that the section of her lot chosen for the road to transverse would be frozen for an indeterminate period of time waiting for Lindon City to pay her for the land. Ms. Reed said that she and her husband had consulted with a professional and were informed they could get a building permit and until the City had negotiated with them for an easement they had full rights to their property. City Administrator Ott Dameron pointed out that the collector road will be planned for as development occurs. The master plan determines that the City would like to have a collector road in that area; the City Engineer has reviewed it and determined it is feasible. Now as the property is subdivided and built on, the collector road will gradually take shape and be finally determined by the people building in that area. He said the road master plan will have to be resolved soon, but not tonight and not to hold up this phase of the Bald Mountain development.
Ms. Reed mentioned that there was a possibility they might subdivide their lot. Mr. Reed said they would still like to build on their knoll. Discussion was held on the difference between paying for an easement on a legally platted lot and requiring the easement to be platted on a new subdivision. Mayor Pro Tem Dain addressed the possibility of subdividing by saying that in his mind there is a difference between a legally platted lot and cutting it up into 2 or 3 lots. Ms. Reed said they wanted to build a home right now, not subdivide and be responsible for building roads. Mr. Dameron informed the Reed’s that developers are responsible for building residential roads and any width of road beyond that–like collector roads–is the responsibility of the City.
Mr. Dameron asked Mr. Smith to report what the response of Pleasant Grove City was to Lindon’s planned collector road tying into their 1000 South. Mr. Smith said the Pleasant Grove City Council was worried about traffic from Bald Mountain into their City. They felt their road structure was not sufficient in that area to handle possible commuters. They felt that the developers of Bald Mountain should be required to reconstruct 1000 South in Pleasant Grove as part of the off-site improvements for Phase I. Pleasant Grove City Attorney felt that the subdivision was of a size to warrant this requirement. Mr. Smith reported that he had talked with Lindon City Attorney Gordon Duval and Jody Burnett of URMMA since the meeting with the Pleasant Grove City Council. They gave their opinion that the total projected Bald Mountain Development of 81 or 82 lots was not a nexus. It would be onerous on the developers to require them to reconstruct 1000 South. Mayor Pro Tem Dain agreed. Discussion on the possible traffic that Pleasant Grove may experience was held.
Mr. Smith discussed the recommendations of the Planning Commission. He described the events that led to the building of the Squaw Hollow Debris Basin and the contract with the previous owner of the Bald Mountain Project land. Councilmember Hatch confirmed that the State of Utah would have to be involved with the relocation of the Squaw Hollow Debris Basin overflow. Mr. Smith informed the Council that City Engineer Mark Christensen had a plan for relocating the overflow. Mr. Rex Daley told of their plans to fill in and bring to grade the part of the Squaw Hollow Basin on Lot 1 of the Meadows at Bald Mountain Subdivision. He assured the Council that this would happen when the City gave permission to do so; he didn’t want to create a problem. Councilmember Bayless wanted to make sure the developer was aware that Lot 1 could not be built on until the reconstruction of the Squaw Hollow Debris Basin was resolved with the City Engineer. She also recommended the City receive a copy of the easement agreement with the Reed’s on the tying in of 650 East around the corner with 1000 South in Pleasant Grove. Bald Mountain Engineer Steve Ludlow commented that Plat I insures access to 1000 South in Pleasant Grove.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY BALD MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A 32 LOT SUBDIVISION AT APPROXIMATELY 800 EAST AND 700 NORTH WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1) THE CITY ENGINEER RESOLVE THE ISSUE WITH SQUAW HOLLOW DEBRIS BASIN ON LOT 1.
2) THE DEVELOPERS PROVIDE LINDON CITY WITH A COPY OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE REEDS.
COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
2. Preliminary Plat - Canberra Hills, Plat “S”. This is a request for preliminary plat approval for Canberra Hills, Plat “S”, 1 lot, R1-12 zone, located at 1300 East Teton Drive.
Mr. Smith informed the Council that a FEMA flood plain map showed a flood plain across this one lot subdivision. He told them that the FEMA flood plain map was probably not an accurate depiction of an actual flood, but since it is on the map it needed to be dealt with. Councilmember Bath Hatch commented that he had to drive by twice to find the draw. Mayor Pro Tem Dain asked why this lot was not platted before in the surrounding phases. Canberra Development representative Steve Tanner told the Council that Canberra Development was more sensitive to the flood plain before Teton Drive was built. They had considered trying to change the flood plain map and found that a difficult proposition. Now the lot is turning into the neighborhood dumping area, and Canberra would like to record the plat, clean it up and build a home. Councilmember Bayless confirmed that any home built would be outside the flood zone and above maximum flood levels.
COUNCILMEMBER BATH MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY DAVID ALLEN FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVE APPROVAL OF A ONE LOT SUBDIVISION, CANBERRA HILLS PLAT “S,” AT APPROXIMATELY 1300 EAST TETON DRIVE. COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
3. Preliminary Plat - Canberra Hills, Plat “R”. This is a request for preliminary plat approval for Canberra Hills, Plat “R”, 2 lots, R1-12 zone, located at 160 North 1200 East.
Planning Director Kevin Smith pointed out the location of this proposed plat as being north of the equestrian staging area. Mayor Pro Tem Dain confirmed that this plat is in the Hillside Overlay. Mr. Smith showed the Council the large buildable area within the confines of each lot and compared the buildable area to the total size of the lots across the street. Mr. Steve Tanner told the Council of the negotiations with the Department of Reclamation (DOR) to travel across the Salt Lake Aqueduct. Their requirements include building a bridge over the aqueduct, sharing the driveway between the two lots, and no grading or retaining wall on the west side of the aqueduct. Councilmember Hatch inquired the distance from the street to the top of the driveway and mentioned there needed to be an agreement between the owners for the maintenance of the shared driveway. After discussion, it was decided the third recommendation from the Planning Commission–the cross easement–covered that eventuality.
Mayor Pro Tem Dain asked about the neighboring property owners to the north and the east of this plat. Mr. Tanner confirmed that David Allen owned the property behind the plat up the mountainside, and Mr. Hatfield owned the property to the north along 1200 East. Councilmember Hatch expressed concern about the steepness of the terrain and the danger of fire dropping down the foothills directly into these back yards. Mr. Tanner informed the Council of the recommendations of Fire Marshall Mark Hales. For pressure reasons, Mr. Hales was requiring a new water line installed from the new tank, with a fire hydrant set at the top of the driveway where it divided to proceed to each home. Each lot was to be landscaped and sprinkled to minimize danger from fire also.
Mayor Pro Tem Dain asked where the water meters would be set. Mr. Tanner explained that Public Works Director Don Peterson wanted the individual meters and supply lines to stub to the top of the driveway also. Mayor Pro Tem Dain requested that the cross easement clearly define responsibility for maintenance of the fire hydrant, water supply lines and water meters.
Discussion was held on recommendation #2 from the Planning Commission concerning the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Mr. Tanner was asked why the label on the plat of “potential trail easement.” Mr. Tanner replied that the DOR mandated they have the final say of where that trail would follow the Salt Lake Aqueduct. They required that any trail would be a minimum of five feet east of the pipe. Councilmember Hatch wondered how that would join the trail across the staging area. Mr. Tanner mentioned that Mr. Allen would like to be compensated for the trail easement. City Council concurred with the Planning Commission with its findings that since the development consisted of a total of four acres, the trail easement lay within the established aqueduct easement so posed little impact to the property owners, and is a necessary part of the City and Regional Trail System.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF DAVID ALLEN FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CANBERRA HILLS PLAT “R,” AT APPROXIMATELY 160 NORTH 1200 EAST WITH THE THREE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION, TO WIT:
1) THAT THE FIRE PROTECTION REPORT BE TURNED IN AND REVIEWED BY STAFF BEFORE FINAL APPROVAL.
2) THE “POTENTIAL TRAIL EASEMENT” BE DEDICATED TO THE CITY BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS:
a) THE DEVELOPMENT IS OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO WARRANT DEDICATION OF A TRAIL.
b) THERE IS LITTLE IMPACT TO THE OVERALL PROJECT BECAUSE THE TRAIL IS WITHIN THE AQUEDUCT EASEMENT.
c) THE TRAIL IS NECESSARY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF CITY AND REGIONAL TRAIL SYSTEMS AS PROPOSED IN THE AMENDED LINDON CITY GENERAL PLAN AND THE COUNTY TRAIL PLAN.
3) PROVIDE A RECORDED CROSS EASEMENT FOR THE SHARED DRIVEWAY.
COUNCILMEMBER HATCH BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR EXCEPT COUNCILMEMBER HATCH WHO VOTED NAY. THE MOTION CARRIED.
4. Review and Action - Proposed Addressing Changes - 600 North from State Street to Locust Avenue. The City Council discussed addressing changes on the new street constructed through the Ivory Homes development, Cambridge Farms Plat “B”, during the meeting of May 2, 2000. The Council members indicated they would look at the street after construction to determine if an address change would be necessary. The street is now finished and the addressing problem is still pending.
Planning Director Kevin Smith mentioned to the Council that the residents in this area were only given notice about this meeting today, so he didn’t know how much public comment they would have. He explained that this issue of changing the numbering of the street from 600 North to 610 North or 630 North had been discussed in a neighborhood meeting and directed the Council’s attention to the memo on that meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Dain asked if any members of the audience were present to address this issue.
David and Kathy Rockhill of 380 West 600 North asked to address the Council. Mrs. Rockhill felt that it would be less confusing if the street was left as 600 North. She pointed out that there was only one house difference between where the streets would line up on Locust Avenue. Mayor Pro Tem Dain commented that he noticed it was not as confusing when driving as when looking at the plat. Mr. Smith suggested leaving the name of 600 North as is until it was used a little and getting comment from the police, fire and public just before the first home on the new street is finished.
Mr. Dameron said that the Mayor’s opinion was that there was enough of an offset that the new street should be changed to 630 North. Councilmember Bayless expressed the opinion that changing the street would be more confusing on State Street than it was on Locust because the street straight across on State Street was 600 North not 630 North. Councilmember Bath commented that leaving it the way it is at 600 North creates confusion on Locust only.
Mike and Jolyn Hulse of 392 West 600 North commented they would like to see 600 North stay as 600 North. They believed it was not enough of a jog on Locust to matter, and felt that police and fire department vehicles coming down State Street were the ones that didn’t need the confusion.
COUNCILMEMBER BATH MOVED TO PUT UP A STREET SIGN THAT SAYS 600 NORTH FOR THE TIME BEING AND REEVALUATE THE SITUATION ON OCTOBER 3RD. COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
5. Final Resolution - Creation of Special Improvement District. The City Council will consider the final resolution and related documents to create the Special Improvement District in the area of 200 South and 400 South between 400 West and 800 West, and 800 West between 400 South and 200 South.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO HOLD THIS ITEM UNTIL THE MAYOR AND JOHANSON THACKERY WERE PRESENT. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
6. Discussion - Accessory Apartments in the R2 Overlay Zone. The Planning Commission has asked the Council to clarify the Council’s intent concerning accessory apartments in the R2 Overlay zone.
Planning Director Kevin Smith explained the impetus of this issue being an a request to the Planning Commission for an opinion on building two single family homes on a 3/4 acres lot under the R-2 overlay. They also were requesting to have an accessory apartment in each home. The Planning Commission wished to know if the Council intended to allow owner occupied accessory apartments in single family homes as part of an R-2 Overlay project.
Councilmember Bayless commented that she had read through the ordinance and wanted to clarify that there would be two owners on one 3/4 acre lot with two separate homes. There would be no common walls. Mr. Smith explained this project would be comparable to a condo project, or like the Milano or Strawberry projects. There would be a limited common and the owners were buying the dwelling not the property–they were buying an interest in the common land. He commented further on the R-2 overlay ordinance by pointing out that he remembered discussion of limiting the multifamily units to three, not four, and determining the capacity of an R-2 Overlay District at 6 units per acre, but the ordinance does not say that accessory apartments are not allowed in an R-2 Overlay Project specifically. Councilmember Bayless clarified Mr. Smith’s comments to mean that the way the ordinance is written and interpreted now, a developer could have six homes with six accessory apartments on an acre.
Councilmember Bath and Mayor Pro Tem Dain thought that the ordinance should be rewritten to say that no accessory apartments are allowed in an R-2 Overlay project. Discussion was held on the benefits and disadvantages of six small homes compared to a six-plex as long as the open space requirement was not precluded. Councilmember Hatch objected by pointing out that every homeowner could build a little rental home in their backyard. City Administrator Ott Dameron pointed out that each potential project must still meet the R-2 Overlay requirements. Councilmember Bayless summed up that she felt the Council agreed that they don’t like the idea of accessory apartments in an R-2 Overlay project and suggested getting some community input.
(Mayor Ellertson arrived at 8:20 PM)
Mr. Dameron commented that the Council could not stop the present applicant from building two homes with two accessory apartments with the existing interpretation of the ordinance. Councilmember Dain suggested thinking about it further until another applicant came in. Councilmember Bath explained the situation they were discussing with the Mayor who had just arrived. Councilmember Hatch commented that the applicants were twisting the ordinance to get four units and Councilmember Bath explained that it was not the intent of the Council to have accessory apartments included in an R-2 Overlay project.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED THAT INTERPRETATION OF THE R-2 OVERLAY ORDINANCE TO BE THAT THERE NOT BE ACCESSORY APARTMENTS IN AN R-2 OVERLAY PROJECT.
Mayor Ellertson commented that the intent of the Council needed to be part of the motion.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED THAT THE INTENT OF THE LINDON CITY COUNCIL IS THAT ACCESSORY APARTMENTS NOT BE INCLUDED AS PART OF AN R-2 OVERLAY PROJECT, BUT WOULD BE THE ACCESSORY APARTMENTS IN THE DISTRICT ARE COUNTED AS PART OF THE TOTAL OVERLAY COUNT. SHE FURTHER MOVED THAT THE ORDINANCE BE REWRITTEN TO CLARIFY THAT INTENT. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTIONS.
Councilmember Bath commented here that the inclusion of the accessory apartments in the presently contemplated project would exceed the 4% maximum project area limit of the R-2 Overlay District. Mr. Dameron commented that was another reason to deny the applicant–that two units would fill the district and the accessory apartments would exceed the district.
ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Smith asked for clarification of the Council on another R-2 question. He explained that the L&T apartment project was not an R-2 project, but was counted as part of the district and the Thornton project already existed before the district was implemented. They are within the 700 foot proximity limit of each other. Mayor Ellertson said it was the intent of the Council that any R-2 overlay project or similar project should be counted in the maximum project area. Councilmember Dain clarified that if a condo project applied after, it should not be within 700 feet of any project that would have qualified as R-2 Overlay if that ordinance had been in effect at the time the project was approved. Mr. Dameron also clarified that all projects within a district whether approved as R-2 or any that would have qualified as R-2 should fall under the guidelines for the maximum project area.
Mr. Smith asked the Council for clarification of intent on Ordinance 17.46.090 I on parking requirements for the R-2 Overlay Zone. He pointed out the ordinance requires 3 off-street parking spaces per unit, so a single twin home is required to have six parking spaces. Mayor Ellertson pointed out that a home with an accessory apartment is required to have three spaces. Councilmember Dain said the intent of the Council was not to not have a parking canopy in the front yard–no any covered parking within the front yard setback. Councilmember Bayless further explained that no separate structure was allowed in the front or side yards. Mayor Ellertson pointed out that a home was much less restrictive on parking than a twin home and maybe the ordinance was “overkill.” Councilmembers Bayless and Bath agreed.
7. Review and Action - Zion’s Bank Letter of Obligation. Lindon City is being asked by Zion’s Bank to provide a letter of moral obligation to help defray the cost of the line of credit offered to Pleasant Grove City for the additional construction costs of the proposed I-15 Interchange. Pleasant Grove City will provide the necessary “up front” funds for both cities through this line of credit.
Mayor Ellertson invited Carl Empey of Zions Bank to explain the proposed Letter of Obligation to the Council. Mr. Empey described this Resolution as “comfort” for Zions Bank. It is a moral obligation resolution. He asked the Council to note the wording of the resolution. It uses words such as “consider” and “intent.” Zions Bank considered this important in this large of a capital project ($6 mil.) to show good faith and good intent to pay Pleasant Grove City for Lindon’s share of the costs. He recognized there was also the interlocal agreement that pledged the impact fees to repayment. Mr. Dameron questioned if this resolution was a requirement for financing the project. Mr. Empey reiterated that it showed support for the I-15 project and was a requirement of the bank.
Mayor Ellertson asked if the wording in the fourth “Whereas” could be changed to read that it is the intent of the interlocal agreement that payment will occur from impact fees and other incremental taxes in the defined service area. Mr. Empey thought that he could get it approved with the language changes and would have a clean copy to sign as soon as possible.
Jason Burningham of Lewis, Young, Burningham, Roberts pointed out that the meeting with UDOT on the following day was to get permission for Zions to get a subordinate position on the properties for the bonding.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2000-11 UNDER WHICH THE COUNCIL AGREES TO CONSIDER MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY THE CITY’S SHARE OF LEASE PAYMENTS UNDER A LEASE BETWEEN PLEASANT GROVE CITY AND ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK TO FINANCE A FREEWAY INTERCHANGE BETWEEN THE CITY AND PLEASANT GROVE CITY WITH THE CHANGES IN WORDING AS SUGGESTED. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO GO BACK TO ITEM 5, THE FINAL RESOLUTION TO THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
5. Final Resolution - Creation of Special Improvement District. The City Council will consider the final resolution and related documents to create the Special Improvement District in the area of 200 South and 400 South between 400 West and 800 West, and 800 West between 400 South and 200 South.
Mayor Ellertson asked Johanson Thackery representatives, Jason Burningham of Lewis, Young, Burningham, Roberts and John Thackery of if Johanson Thackery was if they were still happy with the special improvement district. Mr. Burningham indicated that Johanson Thackery had two companies that would like to locate to the project if it was rezoned and the improvements finished. He said that one was locally owned and the other was a publically traded dot.com company. Mr. Dameron confirmed that Johanson Thackery was comfortable with the SID because their 67 acres was under the lein. Mr. Dameron also mentioned that there had been no protests.
COUNCILMEMBER BATH MOVED TO APPROVE THE FINAL RESOLUTION CREATING SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2000-1. COUNCILMEMBER DAIN SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Ellertson asked Mr. Dameron to record the special improvement district and start the bidding out process. Mr. Burningham asked if the Council would go ahead with the bond or issue interim warrants. Mayor Ellertson confirmed that the engineers had made it all one project so they could get one bid and proceed to issue the bonds. Councilmember Dain suggested a construction contingency fund for overruns. Mr. Burningham discussed with the Council the present rates on bonds .
8. Resolution - MBA Property Acquisition. The Council will review and act on the proposed actions of the MBA to acquire property through purchase agreements with property owners adjacent to the proposed I-15 Interchange.
9. Resolution - MBA Final Bond Resolution. The Council will review and act on the proposed actions of the MBA to issue a final bond resolution which will provide the funding mechanism for property acquisition adjacent to the proposed I-15 Interchange.
COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED CONTINUE ITEMS 8 AND 9 UNTIL NECESSARY. COUNCILMEMBER DAIN SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS/REPORT
Mayor Ellertson reported that he was working hard on the I-15 project. He mentioned that they were pushing the deadline to August 10th.
Mayor Ellertson expressed a thank you for the “load of dirt and bricks” in the intersection of 400 North and 400 East. He was pleased to see that the roundabout had been installed. He asked for comments that the Councilmembers had received and Councilmember Dain mentioned that the southeast corner was tight and needed some asphalt added and pedestrian crossings needed to be considered. Councilmember Dain also noted that one truck had bumped the curbing already.
Mayor Ellertson announced that Lindon Days started this Saturday August 5th. He had received his program and asked about the delivery system. He mentioned he would like the staff to participate in the parade. Newspaper representative Harlow Clark suggested a Cowboy Poetry Contest for next year’s Lindon Days.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
WATER, GENERAL PLAN, BUILDING INSPECTION, ENGINEERING
Councilmember Dain reported that the General Plan Committee had been discussing the residential component on the west side for 3-4 weeks now. It was a difficult decision. They had agreed on the need, but had not agreed on the location or size. Mayor Ellertson asked about the trail component of the General Plan. Councilmember Bayless reported that the Trails Committee were on the General Plan agenda.
Councilmember Dain reported that Lindon’s secondary water supply had been cut off from the Salt Lake Aqueduct had been shut off for this year. He noted that Lindon is not in crisis yet, but citizens needed to continue to conserve.
SEWER, SOLID WASTE, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES
Councilmember Hatch reported that he had received one call about the roundabout. He said the caller liked the idea that it was not permanent so that it could be taken out, and told about a roundabout in California that was removed. Mr. Dameron mentioned that he had received a call from that resident also and had called California to get detail. He passed out pictures of the California roundabout and reported that the California city disclosed that insufficient advance notice was given to residents, and that they wished they had put it in permanently because it had worked.
Councilmember Hatch commented that from the hillside the cellular tower on the City property sticks out is visibly intrusive and wondered about a cellular stealth ordinance. Mr. Dameron reported that City Attorney Gordon Duval was working on one.
Councilmember Hatch asked how the Yard of the Year was nominated for Lindon Days and Councilmember Bayless reported that the Lindon Days Committee had not done the Yard of the Year for this year’s Lindon Days Celebration.
TRAILS, PLANNING, ZONING, BD OF ADJ, ADMINISTRATION
Councilmember Bayless asked about board appointments. She said the Trails Committee was on the agenda for next meeting and discussion was held on the time to begin the work session for the 15th of August meeting. Councilmember Bayless then asked about parade transportation for Lindon Days and discussion was deferred till after the meeting to make some decisions.
STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PUBLIC SAFETY AND COURT
Councilmember Bath asked if Fire Marshal Mark Hales had asked to give a presentation. He was told that no requests had come from Mr. Hales.
PARKS, RECREATION, EMERGENCY MNGMNT, LINDON FAIR, NWSLTR
Councilmember Acerson was not present.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. Mr. Dameron asked the Council to note Kim Walker’s recap of the recreation department.
2. He reported that he had received two requests for out-of-state travel: one from Lindsey Bayless to attend a trail symposium in Redding, California for $1016.80, and one from Kristen Colson to attend a Casselle Training in Las Vegas, Nevada for $718.10. Discussion was held on the merits of the symposium and training.
COUNCILMEMBER BATH MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR COUNCILMEMBER LINDSEY BAYLESS AND TREASURER KRISTEN COLSON. COUNCILMEMBER DAIN SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
3. Mr. Dameron reported that the development moratorium on the area around the proposed I-15 interchange had passed. The Transportation Commission had been requested to support the extension of the moratorium and it was they decided on to do so in their meeting of July 28th.
4. He asked if any Council members would like to attend the Intergovernmental Symposium at the Olympia Hotel in Salt Lake City. After discussion, the Council declined.
5. Mr. Dameron reported a graffiti attack on the Lindon City Park restrooms. They had called TAG and were cleaning it up. The graffiti was on the men’s side only. The Council asked about vandalism at Creekside Park also and Mr. Dameron reported that some doors had been kicked in and lights knocked off.
6. Mr. Dameron presented a request from the North Utah County Rodeo Association for a sponsorship donation to the High School Rodeo. They will put an advertisement in the program and a banner on the fence. Councilmember Dain asked about the policy on donations. Councilmember Bayless mentioned that the Association members were appreciative of Lindon’s support in the past. The amount was disclosed as $350.00.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO DONATE $350.00 TO THE NORTH UTAH COUNTY RODEO ASSOCIATION. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER BATH MOVED TO APPROVE THE PAY VOUCHERS. COUNCILMEMBER DAIN SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:54 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVED - August 15, 2000
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Ott H. Dameron, City Administrator/Recorder
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Larry A. Ellertson, Mayor |
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