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Home » City Government » Council » Minutes Archives; 2000 - 2003 » 2000 Council Minutes » December 5, 2000
December 5, 2000
The Lindon City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2000 beginning at 6:00 P.M. in the Lindon City Center, Council Chambers at 100 North State Street, Lindon Utah.
FIELD TRIP - The City Council will meed at 6:00 p.m. at the City Center to travel to the new Center 7 Building located at 333 South 520 West for a tour of that building.
The Field Trip was canceled by the Center 7 Manager, Jeff Brooks, due to an emergency in his family. The trip will be rescheduled for January.
Conducting : Mayor Larry A. Ellertson
Pledge of Allegiance: James A. Dain
Invocation: Jerald I. Hatch
PRESENT
Larry A. Ellertson, Mayor
Jeff Acerson, Councilmember
Toby Bath, Councilmember
Lindsey Bayless, Councilmember
James A. Dain, Mayor Pro Tem
Jerald I. Hatch, Councilmember
Ott H. Dameron, City Administrator
Kevin Smith, Planning Director
Venla Gubler, Administrative Clerk ABSENT
REGULAR SESSION
The meeting began at 7:06 P.M.
MINUTES - Review of the minutes of November 16, 2000. The minutes of November 21, 2000 will be reviewed on December 19, 2000.
The minutes of the special meeting of November 16, 2000 were reviewed. The following corrections were made:
Page 2, Line 28: Add the word “to” after the word “needs.”
Page 2, Line 29: Add the word “areas” after the word “common.” Replace the word “an” with the word “the” before the word “association.”
Page 3, Line 30: Add the phrase “had attended a DRC meeting,” after the word “past.”
Page 3, Line 31: Replace the word “he” after the word “why” with the words “the Planning Commission.”
Page 4, Line 22: Add the word “only” after the word “found.”
Page 6, Line 11: Replace the word “in” after the word “ordinance” with the word “is.”
Page 6, Line 25: Add the word “with” after the word “meeting.”
Page 6, Line 31: Add the name “Lindon’s” before the word “share.”
Page 6, Line 42: Capitalize the name “SCERA.”
Page 7, Line 7: Add the words “there had been” after the word “that.” Delete the phase “could be had” after the word “response.”
Page 8, Line 2&3: Add the sentence “It was requested that a notice be included in the utility bill to Lindon residents.” to the end of the paragraph.
Page 9, Line 9: Replace the word “in” after the name “Timberlakes” with the words “east of.”
Page 9, Line 11&12: Add the phrase “on Monday, December 4th at 6:30 p.m.” to the end of the sentence.
OPEN SESSION - Citizens comments
There was no comment.
MAYOR’S COMMENT/REPORT
Mayor Ellertson thanked those who participated from the community in the Tree Lighting Ceremony. He noted that the program was well attended and well received. Commissioner Dain added a thank you to Utah Power and Light for their help putting up the lights. He suggested a letter that all the Council would sign expressing their thanks.
Mayor Ellertson observed that the collection boxes for the Food Bank and the library books were in the lobby of the City Center. He commented that books would be donated to a school of our choice and the food would stay in the local Food Bank to help residents in Utah County. Mr. Dameron asked how to make arrangements to have them picked up and was told where to call. Newspaper representative Harlow Clark asked about the location of the local Food Bank and was given an approximate address.
Mayor Ellertson asked if anyone in the audience had any questions about any of the on-going projects. There were no questions.
BUSINESS
1. Continued Public Hearing - Surplus Property. The City Council will hear public comment and possibly act on a declaration of surplus property. The City Council had heard a request from Kevin Cartwright to purchase a portion of the 900 East detention basin. During the meeting of October 3, 2000 the Council directed staff to follow the surplus property ordinance of the city which entails holding a public hearing to consider declaring this property as surplus property. This item was continued from November 21, 2000.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARINGS. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
City Administrator Ott Dameron told the Council that Mr. Cartwright had been in to the City Center two times to discuss this item with staff since the last City Council Meeting. There had also been several phone calls to discuss this item. Mr. Cartwright had been told of the concerns raised by the Council and the public and had decided to withdraw his request to purchase. Mayor Ellertson asked for further comments from the Council and the public. There were no comments.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO NOT DECLARE THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AS SURPLUS. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
2. Continued Public Hearing - Resolution Setting License Fees for Wireless Communications Facilities. The Council adopted a wireless communications facilities ordinance on October 17, 2000. In follow-up to the portion of the ordinance setting a fee for these facilities, this public hearing has been scheduled. This item was continued from November 21, 2000.
Mayor Ellertson noted that he had several questions to cover on this item, and since the members of the audience seemed to be here to address the next item, he suggested that item 3 be heard next. The Council and public agreed.
COUNCILMEMBER BATH MOVED TO CLOSE AND CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL LATER IN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER ACERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
3. Discussion - Preliminary Plat Approval of Ostler Industrial Park, Plat “B”. Mike Jarrett, owner of property adjacent to the referenced preliminary plat has requested the Council hear his concerns about the preliminary approval of Ostler Industrial Park, Plat “B”. His concern is focused primarily on the road alignment through his property.
Planning Director Kevin Smith introduced Mr. Mike Ahlin of Ostler Industrial Park and Mr. Mike Jarrett, his neighbor to the east. He described the area of the property concerned as adjoining the I-15 freeway on the south side between Midvalley Commerce Center where Wheeler Equipment is located and the new Lindon Business Park. He explained that Mr. Ahlin had approached the Planning Commission with a proposal for a one lot subdivision that a pool cover manufacturer would build on. He was concerned about the alignment for 150 North. Mr. Ahlin and Mr. Jarrett had attended a DRC meeting where a compromise was proposed that was felt to be equitable to both parties of a lot depth of 200 feet for Mr. Jarrett backing to the freeway. Mr. Jarrett had raised further concerns since, so the City Engineer had prepared three maps showing the opposing views and a possible compromise. Mr. Ahlin prefers a 200 foot depth. Mr. Jarrett prefers an 300 foot depth. The possible compromise is a 250 foot depth.
Mayor Ellertson commented that he understood both of the property owners concerns and preferences and suggested a more meandering route that would start at 200 feet at the northwest side and end on the southeast side at 300 feet. Mr. Jarrett pointed to a triangle piece on his northwest corner and declared that the road alignment made it unusable. He asserted that he can’t buy from his neighbor there to solve the odd-shape because of the Proctor Ditch. He would lose 1/3 acre.
Mr. Ahlin replied that if the road was dropped to the south any further to make a deeper lot for Mr. Jarrett that he would lose 1/3 acre as a completely cut off and unusable remnant. He asserted that if Mr. Jarrett gained 1/3 acre then he would lose 1/3 acre that was more unusable than Mr. Jarrett’s acreage. He agreed with the Council and the City Engineer that it made sense to have an artery from the new freeway interchange through this area. He felt that Mr. Jarrett could work with one acre lots with 200 foot depth because of the success of the Westlind Industrial Park whose one acre lots have a 220 foot depth. Mr. Smith supported Mr. Ahlin’s claims by pointing out the Burton Lumber or Robinson properties. However, he also observed that if projects were allowed more room, they became more aesthetically pleasing.
Mayor Ellertson pointed out gaps between the property lines in that area and was told that those indicated the Proctor Ditch alignment. Mr. Ahlin pointed out that every foot the curve in the road was lengthened to allow for greater depth in Mr. Jarrett’s lots along the freeway cost him 1.7 times in lost property on his side. Mr. Smith suggested a property line realignment between Mr. Jarrett and Mr. Seng on the northwest side that may work to the advantage of both property owners. The only problem was the Proctor Ditch which may have to be covered and piped to make it work.
Mr. Jarrett drew attention to the south end and pointed out that the curvature of the road there had already been started to allow for a 300 foot depth. Mr. Ahlin contended that he had met with the City 6 times already and Mr. Jarrett was only raising these concerns now. Mr. Jarrett replied that he had not been aware of the Planning Commission meetings and was not in town for the City Council meeting. He was concerned that the tapering in of the south end could close the doors of opportunity for him with many developers and prospective buyers who were looking for larger space to develop within. He said that he had been talking with Ken Smith in an attempt to square the lines between the freeway and the access road. He was concerned there would not be the depth that was needed to build within and still meet setback requirements.
Mr. Ahlin said that he had a sale pending that he didn’t want to lose.
Mr. Jarrett noted that in American Fork, freeway frontage property was selling for $5.00 a square foot, and property away from the freeway is selling for $3.00 a square foot. The preliminary sketch by JUB Engineers for the access road through his property allowed him about 280 feet to 300 feet of depth. The way Mr. Ahlin and the DRC planned the road, giving him 200 feet of depth, put more of his property on the back side of the frontage road. Mr. Ahlin pointed out that all of his property was away from the freeway.
Mayor Ellertson asked Mr. Smith to put the overhead sketches up together and over each other so the Council could see the differences in the layout. Councilmember Bath commented on how close together the lines between the 200', 250' and 300' alignments were. Mr. Smith advocated that Mr. Jarrett work with his neighbors to square the corners and maximize the freeway frontage. Mayor Ellertson pointed out that the small triangles were not completely unusable and could be used for parking needs. Discussion of possible trades or sales to his neighbors that could maximize his frontage was held. Mr. Jarrett asked for possible leeway on setbacks from property lines to maximize building square footage.
Mayor Ellertson felt that the meandering solution would accommodate both parties concerns. Councilmember Dain favored the 250 foot compromise. Mr. Jarrett pushed for the 300 foot alignment. Mayor Ellertson observed that his solution maximized the 300 foot alignment on the south end but also accommodated Mr. Ahlin’s concerns on the north end. Councilmember Hatch asked about the possibility of working with Mr. Seng on the north end to square up property lines. Mr. Ahlin mentioned the Proctor Ditch problem. Councilmember Bath observed that the ditch could be piped and then used for parking. Mr. Smith pointed to the example of Brookline Farms, who had a depth of 173 feet and a successful project. Councilmember Dain asked about the curve required for the 250 foot alignment.
Consideration was given to a 220 foot frontage on the north end and then swinging the road to 300 feet. Mr. Ahlin was favorable and pointed out again that the more road that was put on his land, that more of his land would be isolated on the north side of the road and completely unusable, so that Mr. Jarrett could have more $5.00 per square foot land to sell. He also had the possibility of losing his sale that was pending. Mr. Jarrett considered that the 250 foot alignment would be better than a jog or swing in the road, and pointed to an odd shaped parcel south of the road on the north end that would be created. Mr. Ahlin contended that any more than a 220 foot alignment constituted a taking of his land without compensation, and that Mr. Jarrett’s losses in land would be no more than his with this alignment.
Councilmember Dain endorsed the 220 foot alignment and suggested that Mr. Jarrett could decide where to swing the road to wherever would maximize his property the most, as long as it connected on the south end.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO ALLOW OSTLER INDUSTRIAL PARK PLAT “B” TO PROCEED WITH THE PROCESS OF APPROVAL ON THE CONDITION THAT MR. AHLIN PROVIDE A 20 FOOT SHIFT SOUTH ON HIS EAST PROPERTY LINE FOR THE ROAD ALIGNMENT RIGHT-OF-WAY. COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR EXCEPT COUNCILMEMBER BATH WHO ABSTAINED. THE MOTION CARRIED.
4. Discussion - Affordable Housing. The City Council has previously discussed the potential of using a portion of the property purchased as the “Hollow Park” to allow an opportunity for affordable housing. This property is located at approximately 300 East 400 North. Gene Carly, Executive Director of the Utah County Housing Authority will be present for the discussion.
It was noted that Mr. Carly was not present yet. The Council decided by consensus to hold this item until later in the meeting so that Mr. Carly could participate in the discussion.
5. Review and Action - VoiceStream Co-Location on Sprint Tower. The City Council approved a ground lease agreement with VoiceStream Wireless for equipment associated with a wireless antenna to be co-located on the Sprint monopole which is on city property. The City Administrator spoke with Rock Schutier, representative of the company, and Mr. Schutier indicated that VoiceStream is not ready to follow through with the lease agreement and requested that the approval be withdrawn. Nex-tel has indicated in interest in co-locating on the pole where VoiceStream would have been. Staff requests that action be taken to void the approved agreement with VoiceStream.
After discussion, COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO ACCEPT THE WITHDRAWAL AND VOID THE AGREEMENT WITH VOICESTREAM. COUNCILMEMBER DAIN SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
6. Review and Action - Annual Meeting Schedule. The Annual Meeting Schedule for the year 2001 for the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustments, Redevelopment Agency, Municipal Building Authority, and Historic Preservation Committee will be presented to the Council for annual approval.
After discussion, COUNCILMEMBER ACERSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE 2001 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
2. Continued Public Hearing - Resolution Setting License Fees for Wireless Communications Facilities. The Council adopted a wireless communications facilities ordinance on October 17, 2000. In follow-up to the portion of the ordinance setting a fee for these facilities, this public hearing has been scheduled. This item was continued from November 21, 2000.
COUNCILMEMBER ACERSON MOVED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Ellertson reopened the discussion on the resolution by commenting that the whereas clauses did not justify the imposition of this fee to offset the impacts of wireless towers in Lindon. The impacts were discussed and some wording suggested to clarify the fourth whereas clause. It was suggested that since this resolution only sets the fees required by the enacted Ordinance 2000-14 and the ordinance listed the impacts to be offset, that the reference to the ordinance in the second whereas clause may be all that is necessary.
Mayor Ellertson asked where the figures decided upon in this resolution were drawn from. It was disclosed by Mr. Dameron that the amounts were derived from a standard survey of Utah County cities and the agreement was based on one received from Orem City.
Mayor Ellertson moved the discussion to the terms of the proposed contract agreement. He questioned the term of the contract and its automatic renewals being a total of 25 years and noted that there were several opportunities for the wireless telecommunications company to cancel, but the only one listed for the City was noncompliance of the wireless telecommunications company. He observed that he understood the need to safeguard the substantial investment of the wireless telecommunications company and the time it would be amortized over, but felt that more safeguards for the city may be indicated needed.
Discussion of the generalizing the terminology of the contract was held. It was decided to substitute a more generic term for “monopole.” Discussion of the specific mention of 800 megahertz as the county-wide frequency used was held and it was decided that whatever frequency the city or county may use should have no interference. The term “city/county communication system” was substituted for the specific frequency.
Mayor Ellertson clarified that the owner of the tower is the “applicant” mentioned in the agreement. He also asked if a stealth tower could support more than one antenna array and still be a stealth tower. The answer to that was apparently unknown.
Discussion of clause #10 “Termination” was held. Mayor Ellertson again raised the question of the city’s only right to terminate limited to the applicant’s default. Mr. Dameron said that he would check with City Attorney Gordon Duval for his input on that.
Mayor Ellertson asked about the kinds and amounts of insurances required by the agreement. These were clarified as also required by the Orem agreement used as the basis of this agreement. He asked that the word “entitled” in paragraph 18.4 be clarified to “entitled to recover.”
Discussion of the requirements of relocating of a tower was held. Mayor Ellertson suggested that in the case of a second relocation the phase be added “or pay the unamortized costs whichever is less” to the sentence. Councilmember Dain questioned the phrase “significant disruption” and how it could be defined. The fact that the contract was renewable without any city review was discussed. Councilmember Acerson pointed out that since the contract was for five renewable five year terms, did that mean the City could require up to two moves per five year term, or two moves for the entire 25 years. It was decided to put a period in the first sentence after “desirable” and strike the rest of that sentence. Councilmember Acerson felt that the two moves should be redefined.
It was noted that Mr. Carly was present in the audience, so COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO HOLD AND REVISIT THIS DISCUSSION LATER IN THE MEETING, CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING,AND MOVE TO ITEM #4. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
4. Discussion - Affordable Housing. The City Council has previously discussed the potential of using a portion of the property purchased as the “Hollow Park” to allow an opportunity for affordable housing. This property is located at approximately 300 East 400 North. Gene Carly, Executive Director of the Utah County Housing Authority will be present for the discussion.
Mayor Ellertson commented that a portion of the new Hollow Park seemed to lend itself to an opportunity to provide the City with some affordable housing. He mentioned that City officials had met with Mr. Gene Carly, Executive Director of the Utah County Housing Authority, the other day to discuss this proposal. The location of the new park was explained to some Scouts present at the meeting. Mr. Carly was asked to explain the housing program and his ideas for an affordable housing project in Lindon.
Mr. Carly introduced himself and explained that the housing program was 27 years old in Utah County and its purpose was to provide affordable housing to residents of the county. He mentioned that in the meeting the other day with Mr. Dameron and other city officials, several ideas for development of the property were suggested. He pointed out that land for affordable housing had always been a stumbling block to projects in the county and this presented an excellent opportunity. He first presented his ideas for a home that would house individuals with severe disabilities. He used as an example a single family home used for that purpose in north Orem. He said that three disabled adult men were living there.
Mr. Carly presented Ms. Judy Dixon, the Regional Director of the State of Utah Department for the Disabled . He explained that the goal of Ms. Dixon’s Department was to have the disabled live as independently as possible. He noted that the three men mentioned above were all paraplegic and in wheelchairs. One of the men was employed in a workshop. There were caretakers on site at all times, but they did not live there in the home. They cared for the men and the home in 24 hour a day, 7 days a week (24/7) shifts. The property was typical residential property. He told the Council that the proposed home could either be rented to the proposed occupants or maybe bought with a subsidy by the State.
Ms. Dixon introduced herself and described the scope of her work as covering 13 counties in Utah. She told the Council that she had 600 people on her waiting list for services just in Utah County. Over 100 of those people needed homes. She proposed that this home be offered to three disabled women. The women she had in mind were total care disabled, needing to be lifted and diapered. There would be caretakers on site in shifts 24/7 to take care of the home and the residents, and suggested a garage to house the van needed for their transportation.
Councilmember Dain observed that this lot was a large lot and wondered about the care of the yard. Mr. Carly suggested that a four bedroom home be built. The extra room could be used for visiting family or storage. He mentioned that the home could be made larger if Lindon’s ordinances allowed more than three non-related persons living together to be considered a family. He suggested a possible lease of additional land for an additional building that could share the yard. Mr. Dameron mentioned that this was brought before the Council to see if they liked the general concept. The details and options could be worked on and brought back before the Council at another time.
Mayor Ellertson mentioned an idea talked about at the previous meeting about a forced savings program for low-income housing applicants. Mr. Carly explained that program to the Council. Other groups of people that need housing were discussed. Mention was made of the elderly and the economically disadvantaged. Mr. Dameron asked Mr. Carly to describe the response of Orem City and the neighbors to the home for the disabled that was mentioned earlier. Mr. Carly related the hesitation and tension expressed by the neighbors at the neighborhood meeting and the approval and acceptance that existed now. Ms. Dixon reiterated that the occupants and home are monitored and maintained by 24-hour staff.
Mayor Ellertson inquired into the process recommended to start proceeding. The Planning Commission and neighborhood meetings were discussed. Mr. Carly suggested an “open house” as good neighborhood public relations. He told the Council that disabled adults were a silent minority that were ignored and shuffled off by the majority in the community. This was a chance to incorporate them back into the community. He mentioned that “they want to go to basketball games too.”
Councilmember Dain asked about maybe leasing the site in the Park. He observed that if the City sells the lot that the park itself may become hidden behind the home. He suggested moving the home back somewhat to allow for signage and landscaping indicating the park location along the 400 North frontage. Discussion of building two units under an R2 Overlay project on that lot was initiated by Mayor Ellertson.
Councilmember Hatch asked if the City’s share of the funds would allow for two homes to be built. Mr. Carly replied that there were not enough funds, but one home could be built now and another later.
Mayor Ellertson questioned Mr. Carly and Ms. Dixon on which group of the population discussed ( the disabled, the elderly, the economically disadvataged) had the greatest need for housing. Mr. Carly said that he didn’t know which was the greatest need. He did know of the need for disabled housing and that they were at high risk. Mayor Ellertson asked if the disabled were possibly more under-served than the others. Mr. Carly told the Council that many disabled people were living in homes being cared for by elderly parents . When their parents were no longer able to care for them, they were put into group homes or institutionalized. Very few were incorporated into the community and living independently. He asked Ms. Dixon to comment on what happens to the disabled with elderly parents. She described the group homes in Utah County and how hard it was to find anything that was wheelchair accessible with a positive environment. Councilmember Dain described his experience with elderly parents with a disabled child and their worries for their child’s future. He asked about respite care for families with disabled children. Ms. Dixon described the programs available.
Mayor Ellertson asked for consensus on the project and suggested a neighborhood meeting for the near future. The Councilmembers expressed approval. Councilmember Bath expressed his preference for a home for the disabled. Mr. Dameron suggested getting together with Mr. Carly to get started. Mr. Carly asked the City to set some parameters for him so he could get together some plans to present at a neighborhood meeting.
2. Continued Public Hearing - Resolution Setting License Fees for Wireless Communications Facilities. The Council adopted a wireless communications facilities ordinance on October 17, 2000. In follow-up to the portion of the ordinance setting a fee for these facilities, this public hearing has been scheduled. This item was continued from November 21, 2000.
The discussion moved back to item 2 and the resolution and contract proposed. Councilmember Bath asked how the fees of the contract were computed. Mr. Dameron noted that the fees were from the survey of cities, but suggested that negotiation with the applicants will determine each contract individually. He mentioned that an application will be coming before the Planning Commission soon concerning the proposed lease of Oak Canyon Jr. High property for a stealth wireless tower. Councilmember Bath was concerned that this contract could possibly double the cost of a lease from an entity other than the City. Mr. Dameron pointed out that if a wireless telecommunications company leased from entities other than the city, the impacts of the towers still affected all citizens.
Mayor Ellertson asked if the standard fee covered both stealth and non-stealth technology. Mr. Dameron noted that another category may be indicated. Discussion of the percentage decrease in the standard fee to encourage stealth technology was discussed. Mayor Ellertson suggested a standard 20% reduction in the fees and the Council concurred.
COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2000-15 ESTABLISHING AN AGREEMENT REQUIREMENT AND A LICENSE FEE REQUIREMENT FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES WITHIN LINDON CITY WITH THE CORRECTIONS AS NOTED, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED FORM OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE CORRECTIONS AS NOTED, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO REVIEW THE CORRECTIONS AND GIVE FINAL APPROVAL OF THE FORM. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
WATER, GENERAL PLAN, BUILDING INSPECTION, ENGINEERING
Councilmember Dain had nothing to report.
SEWER, SOLID WASTE, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES
Councilmember Hatch had nothing to report.
TRAILS, PLANNING, ZONING, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, ADMINISTRATION
Councilmember Bayless had nothing to report.
STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PUBLIC SAFETY AND COURT
Councilmember Bath mentioned that he felt the new 4-way stop at 400 East and Center Street was having a profound effect. He noted that it was helping slow the north and south traffic also.
Councilmember Bath reported that some pedestrians had been trapped in the traffic circle at 400 East 400 North by traffic. He asked the status of completion of the painted pedestrian lanes. Discussion of pedestrian traffic in that intersection ensued.
PARKS, RECREATION, EMERGENCY MNGMNT, LINDON FAIR, NEWSLETTER
Councilmember Acerson confirmed that the notice signs for the SCERA Trails Conference could be removed. He mentioned that a resident of 835 East was concerned about the traffic flows and wanted speed humps on 835 East. He reported a pothole at the southeast corner of the traffic circle and a block that was out of place in the traffic circle construction.
Councilmember Acerson mentioned that plans for a potential park area on the east side of Lindon were being secured. Discussion of the park committee recommendations was held and Mayor Ellertson asked Mr. Dameron to work with them on suggestions for the parks on the east side. Councilmember Bayless asked about plans to keep the scrub oak on the property in the park plans. Councilmember Acerson told her that was in the plans. Discussion of garbage dumping on the empty land was held. Councilmember Acerson asked where some concrete barriers were available to block access. He also mentioned that he had stopped some kids from dumping a grocery cart into the Murdock Canal and that there was other trash in the canal.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Dameron:
1. Announced the Lindon City Christmas Party for Saturday, December 9th at 6:30 p.m.
2. Informed the Council of an I-15 Area Planning Meeting on Wednesday, December 13th.
3. Disclosed that pre-construction activity of the Pleasant Grove/Lindon Interchange would commence on December 11th on the Lindon side. The construction company had 275 days to complete the project and would should finish about September 15, 2001 2002.
4. Reported that the Groundbreaking Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting for the interchange project would be held on Wednesday, December 13th at 12:00 noon.
5. Directed Council attention to a letter from a resident informing of them of a possible problem in the City with theft of both incoming and outgoing mail. Mr. Dameron had asked the Police Chief to write a letter to residents warning them of the dangers to their finances and personal identities. He was also to offer advice and possible safeguards to residents in the letter. The Council directed that the letter be enclosed with the utility bills and posted on the web site.
6. Announced the Public Safety Coordination Meeting would be held on Wednesday, December 13th in the Lindon Satellite Public Safety Station.
7. Noted that the figures for the voter turnout had been released. Lindon had 77.75% of registered voters cast their ballots this November.
8. Asked the Council for a date and time to discuss the latest traffic calming report. It was decided to call a Work Session on January 2nd at 6:00 p.m.
9. Disclosed that Public Works Director Don Peterson and City Engineer Dave Thurgood had prepared a report on water sources that would be presented at the Retreat planned for February.
10. Reported on a conversation held with staff members on the proliferation of lines hanging from utility poles in Lindon City. He conveyed a suggestion from Chief Building Inspector Phil Brown to require the utilities to “bundle” the wires. He asked if the City Council would like more information and advice from engineers on this proposal. They assented.
11. Submitted proposals for three resolutions to the Council: 1) authorization to issue change orders; 2) reduced rental of the Council Chamber piano for recitals; and, 3) procedures for handling redlined employees. He asked for their input and advocated a decision particularly on the redlined employees because the end of the year was approaching and the city had employees in that category. The Council decided to take action on the redlined employee resolution on December 19th, 2000 at their regularly scheduled meeting.
12. Reported that the employees had been presented a choice of their two added paid holidays at their November Synergy meeting. They had chosen Human Rights/Martin Luther King Day and a floating personal day.
COUNCILMEMBER ACERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE PAY VOUCHERS. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 10:38 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER ACERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVED - December 19, 2000
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Ott H. Dameron, City Administrator/Recorder
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Larry A. Ellertson, Mayor |
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