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Home » City Government » Council » Minutes Archives; 2000 - 2003 » 2001 Council Minutes » January 16, 2001
January 16, 2001
The Lindon City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2001 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: Toby Bath
Invocation: Lindsey Bayless
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 7:04 P.M.
MINUTES
Review of the minutes of January 2, 2001.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 2, 2001 were reviewed. The following corrections were made:
Page 2, Line 41,42: Replace the phrase “not jumping around” with the phrase “working the way through and the question will be answered.”
Page 3, Line 11: Replace the phrase “be unable” with the phrase “should not be able.”
Page 3, Line 15,16: Replace the phrase “remaining 35%” with the word “remainder.”
Page 3, Line 27: Delete the words “of 35%.”
Page 3, Line 28: Replace the word “suggested” with the phrase “expressed concern.”
Page 3, Line 30: Replace the phrase “and decided to implement, but” with the word “that.”
Page 3, Line 36: Add the letter “s” to the end of the word “Councilmember.”
Page 3, Line 37: Add the word “review” after the word “safety.”
Page 8, Line 12: Replace the word “limiting” with the word “scheduling.”
Page 8, Line 13,14: Replace the phrase “those of only one teacher” with the phrase “accommodate 3 or 4 in a time block instead of only 1 recital for 4 hours.”
Page 8, Line 15: Add the word “if” after the word “or.”
Page 10, Line 31: Change the date “11th” to the “10th.”
COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 2, 2001 AS CORRECTED. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
OPEN SESSION - Citizen’s comments
1. Dennis Butler of 386 E 140 N, Lindon presented himself as the owner of the storage units at 600 North behind Jiffy Lube. He is also the owner of the land to the west of this piece. Mr. Butler told the Council that he had purchased this property 12 years ago. He had then asked the City if he could build storage units on this second parcel and was told it was not zoned for storage units. In 1998 he decided to fence and cross fence the land and rented it out to owners of motor homes. He had received two notices of violation from the City. Mr. Butler had removed half of the junkier vehicles from the land. He asked the Council for permission to use the land for storage in a “clean and decent” manner, to help him pay the taxes and keep it until it could be developed. Mayor Ellertson confirmed his request to use the property for storage for a temporary period of time until the area develops. Mr. Butler affirmed his request and offered to sign an agreement to that effect.
Councilmember Dain asked what the present zoning of the property is. Planning Director Kevin Smith replied that the zoning is commercial which does not allow warehouses. Councilmember Dain asked about access into the property. Mr. Butler told him that the access is currently through the storage units. He told the Council that eventually his plans include a culvert in the ditch across the front to allow access there.
Mayor Ellertson told Mr. Butler that the Council would discuss his request with staff and would get back to him. Mr. Butler asked for a stay on the execution of the notice of violation. Mr. Smith and Councilmember Dain told him that in light of his appearance at City Council meeting, the order of prosecution would be temporarily held.
2. Dennis McCoy of 649 N 500 E, Lindon told the Council that he was the owner of one unit stored on Mr. Butler’s property. He told the Council that he was present to support Mr. Butler, and that “it was bad timing to pull out” for him right now. He had, at his own expense, put in fencing and gravel for his storage area.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS/REPORT
Mayor Ellertson told the Council that he had given a “State of the City” interview to the newspapers. He anticipated an exciting year and listed some growth related issues coming in the new year.
He reported on a meeting of the Mayors of Utah County cities. He told the Council that they had talked about priority transportation issues facing their cities. He related that two years ago the Mayors had pledged support of the I-15 Interchange project that was now becoming reality. Mayor Ellertson recognized the vital importance of connecting roads from the City to the I-15 Interchange.
Mayor Ellertson reported that he was continuing to work with Pleasant Grove City on issues concerning the I-15 Interchange.
BUSINESS
1. Public Hearing - Lindon City General Plan - Revision. The City Council will hear public comment and possibly act to amend and revise the Lindon City General Plan. The Lindon City General Plan is updated every five years. The last update was completed in 1995. A committee of community volunteers headed by Councilmember Dain and assisted by staff have prepared this revised General Plan.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO OPEN ALL THREE PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT’S MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Ellertson introduced the Revised General Plan with the comment that this Plan had been a priority working project this last year. It has now been discussed three times at Planning Commission meetings. He requested input from the public.
Mr. Smith informed the Councilmembers that the General Plan Committee and the Planning Commission had spent the most time on the land use element. He pointed out changes from the previous General Plan land use map. These changes include showing the Hollow Park area and the field above Oak Canyon Jr. High as public facilities, the areas re-zoned Light Industrial that were previously Heavy Industrial, the Mountain States Steel area from Light Industrial to Commercial, and the re-zone of the area north of Home Depot as Research & Business from Commercial.
Mr. Dameron suggested that Mr. Smith introduce the elements of the General Plan for members of the audience. Mr. Smith told the Councilmembers and the audience that the General Plan consists of five chapters and sets goals for the City in these five areas. The chapters are Land Use - a 5 to 10 year plan; Circulation - for pedestrians, equestrians, and motor vehicles; Environmental - including hillsides, wetlands, etc.; Parks and Recreation - parks, pathways and trails; and Community Facilities - capital improvements within city limits including water, sewer, storm drain, public safety, etc.
Mr. Smith placed the Planning Commission Land Use Map #2 on the overhead, pointed to the west side and announced that this area is where most of the time was spent on discussion. He pointed out how the Planning Commission suggested buffering the Heavy Industrial with Light Industrial and Mixed Commercial. He told how the Planning Commission had discussed a “finger” of Heavy Industrial to include the Martin Snow/Universal Industrial building because of its present and potential use. Councilmember Dain asked Mr. Smith to explain the Mixed Commercial zone and wondered if it included residential. Mr. Smith passed copies of the proposed Mixed Commercial zone ordinance to the Councilmembers and told them that no residential component was included in this draft. He commented that the landscaping standards may need to be changed so the ordinance is not too aggressive.
Mr. Smith raised questions on whether the Modus Media, the Mountain States Steel and the Frontier Travel Plaza areas should be zoned Light Industrial or Commercial. He questioned whether all the area along 700 North should be zoned Commercial. Mr. Smith informed the Council that Pleasant Grove also had 500 acres of potential Commercial land and support for the Commercial from residential “rooftops” was discussed. Mr. Dameron suggested that a housing element should be considered on the west side of Lindon.
Councilmember Dain disclosed that the General Plan Committee had a lengthy discussion on a residential component for the west side and had not reached consensus on the place to put it. Mr. Smith reported that he had received inquiries on the possibility of high density development. Mayor Ellertson told the Council that there is this might considered along with the possibility of both Commuter Rail and Light Rail coming to Lindon. There are tentative plans to build a Commuter Rail terminal in American Fork near the new freeway interchange. The Utah Transit Authority is also promoting a Light Rail extension as far south as Lindon possibly along the State Street and/or Geneva Road corridors. The Commissioners discussed possible problems with crossings with the Light Rail system and access to the commuter systems by a residential component.
The Mayor also mentioned the Corridor Study being conducted to determine the best location for highway access to Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs. One of the proposed routes would impact Lindon’s west side and tie into the new freeway interchange. Planning Commission Chairman Ron Anderson reported that he had been attending the planning sessions for the corridor study and the possible routes had been reduced from 100 to 20. Mayor Ellertson commented that these transportation issues may be completed 30 years from now, but that planning for their eventuality should be considered.
Chairman Anderson reported that the Planning Commission had recommended two maps for the City Council’s review and consideration; the Planning Commission Map #2 discussed above, and the #1 map recommendation that includes a MCR designation along the border with Pleasant Grove’s Heavy Industrial. He reported that this designation may allow developers to come in with something attractive that would work well with both commercial and heavy industrial and give an alternative to commercial. He expressed concern at the large amount of commercial planned between both cities. Mr. Smith commented that putting the MCR designation on the Pleasant Grove border, that includes residential, may preclude Pleasant Grove from allowing sexually-oriented businesses from locating in that area.
The Councilmembers discussed that Lindon’s potential residential base is not sufficient to support the amount of commercial businesses possible, but that the commercial businesses may draw customers regionally. Mr. Dameron commented that there are other reasons to have a residential component added to the west side of Lindon. Mr. Smith cited the affordable housing statute and the possibility of repealing the R2 Overlay ordinance if other affordable housing was provided for on the west side. The Councilmembers discussed various successful high density projects. Mr. Dameron clarified that the MCR designation was the neo-traditional owner-occupied storefront concept.
Councilmember Dain advocated approving a general map that would allow flexibility and not lock the City into specific designations. Mr. Smith told the Council that the MCR designation would give developers goals and standards to follow in designing their projects. Councilmember Bayless told the Council that she was struggling with making a criteria list. She didn’t feel that she knew enough to determine which businesses to encourage or which to preclude. Mr. Smith suggested adding some simple goal statements. Mr. Dameron suggested that developers may not submit a possible suitable proposal if they felt it was not included in the General Plan. He was concerned that Lindon may miss a viable project if the General Plan does not express its intent clearly.
Councilmember Dain commented that 700 North is not built yet. Mr. Smith suggested that allowing residential would push the development of the road. Councilmember Bayless suggested that the MCR designation may be a compromise on the affordable housing issue.
Mayor Ellertson questioned the MU designation on Map Option #1 and what that would include. Mr. Smith explained the MU or Mixed Use designation is a mixture of Light Industrial, Commercial and R&D designations, and that it does not include residential. The Councilmembers discussed the Mixed Use concept.
Mr. Smith told of Lehi City’s solution to undecided land use. They prepared a general two-page “planned use” concept for the area near Thanksgiving Point, and have been reviewing development proposals on a case by case basis. They are working on a “we’ll know it when we see it” rationale.
Mayor Ellertson invited Mr. Clark Taylor of Schaeffer Industries to make his comments. Mr. Taylor commented that he had been involved in the General Plan studies for several years. In the 1996 review and update, he had recommended a 66 foot corridor road as a buffer on Schaeffer’s north boundary line. He endorsed the road as a buffer between Schaeffer’s heavy industry and the light industrial zone surrounding them. He showed the Council the boundaries of Schaeffer’s property and requested that all this property remain in the Heavy Industrial zone and the parcel not be “chopped up” by differing zones and roads. The Mayor and Council discussed the possible route of the proposed road and the properties it would traverse. Mayor Ellertson asked for any other comments from the public. There were none.
Mayor Ellertson summarized the comments on the Land Use Element. He asked the City Council to consider the comments of Mr. Clark Taylor. He requested that they consider the circulation element with the zone boundaries in mind. Recognition of a housing element should also be contemplated. Councilmember Bayless expressed the opinion that a degree of flexibility and openness to suggestion is needed in the General Plan. Mr. Smith suggested two options for flexibility on the residential housing issue. He said that a statement could be added that will “consider residential options on the west side of Lindon” on presentation of plans, or an area could be designated and goals set for a residential district. Councilmember Dain expressed favor to the general statement. Councilmember Bayless commented that the proposed statement would allow screening of applicants. Councilmember Dain asked Mr. Smith to submit a rough draft of such a statement to the City Council for consideration. Councilmember Bath commented that a residential area near the old land fill site could be considered where that site would eventually be a golf course. The Councilmembers discussed potential plans for a golf course on the old land fill site and the types of projects/developments that had made inquiries into the possibility of high density projects in this vicinity.
The City Council reviewed the circulation and transportation elements of the General Plan. Mr. Smith summarized the recommendations from the Planning Commission on the Circulation element. The Planning Commission recommended that major and minor collectors be determined for the west side of Lindon. They asked if Canal Drive and Center Street should be designated as collectors. A determination of whether cul-de-sacs should be encouraged or discouraged was also recommended. Mr. Smith told the Council that the Circulation map is very detailed. It shows which streets should be planned to be extended and which ones are recommended to dead end. Here again, the most problematic area is the west side of Lindon. Chairman Anderson pointed out a suggested road that may landlock two parcels near 1400 West and 180 North. The Council discussed possible alternatives and options.
Mrs. Barbara Walker, a resident of Lindon and a member of the General Plan Committee, asked for consideration of promoting through streets. She cited traffic safety concerns and fairness issues for her stance against cul-de-sacs. She promoted the grid system as “still wise.”
Mayor Ellertson suggested that the maps be generally available in the Lobby of the City Center. Mr. Smith commented that citizens should be encouraged to write comments and suggestions on the maps. Councilmember Dain suggested that a statement be added to the General Plan to allow flexibility in the circulation plan, that these proposed roads are “not exact alignments and are not mandatory.” Mayor Ellertson asked if there were any comments from the public on other parts of the General Plan.
Mrs. Walker asked that rehabilitation of existing housing for moderate income housing projects be considered and not just new construction. She also encouraged this to be the number one priority and so should be placed at the top of the list. Councilmember Bayless noted that her suggestion was on page 12, paragraph 4 of the Revised General Plan. Councilmember Dain suggested the statement concerning “proposed roads are not exact alignments” be added to page 56. Mayor Ellertson summarized these comments. Mr. Smith pointed out that the list on page 12 was not a prioritized list, but a general list of tools and techniques that had been copied out of the State Code. He noted the near completion of items to be included on page 10. Mr. Smith asked the Council if they wanted to schedule a work session to rework the language of the General Plan. Councilmember Dain suggested a work session after the next public hearing to allow as much comment from the public as possible.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LINDON CITY GENERAL PLAN TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND TO MOVE ON TO THE NEXT PUBLIC HEARING . COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
2. Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Building Height - Hillside Protection District. The City Council will hear public comment and possibly act to amend Section 17.57.160 defining the building height requirements within the Hillside Protection District. Staff presented this item to the Planning Commission on December 13, 2000. The Planning Commission continued this item until their meeting on January 10, 2001. Recommendations from the Planning Commission are now ready.
Mr. Smith reviewed the origin of this request from staff. The building plans for the first home in Canberra Heights Subdivision had been submitted. It was found that the building height ordinance for the Hillside Protection Overlay allowed for a taller home than the rest of the city which was contrary to the intent of the ordinance. Mr. Smith reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation for the City Council. Their motion was to review the plans of a proposed building first with the current standard in effect for the Hillside Overlay, but in no case shall the building height exceed the standard used in the rest of the city.
Councilmember Dain suggested simplifying the standard and just using one measuring stick for all homes within the city. Mr. Smith commented that the intent of the ordinance was to have shorter homes in the Hillside Overlay. He agreed that the ordinance is not easily understood. Councilmember Dain agreed that the hope was to lower the height of homes on the hillside. The Councilmembers talked briefly on lowering the height standard to 33 feet or 34 feet. They discussed the popularity of high ceilings. Mayor Ellertson commented that the intent was to protect the viewshed of the city by mandating shorter homes. He asked for public comment.
Mr. Steve Tanner of Canberra Development agreed with Councilmember Dain. He felt that the city should have the same standard throughout the city. It would be easier to administer. Councilmember Dain observed that the problem came from the steepness of the roof. A 12/12 roof or more would allow for a taller home under the present ordinance than allowed in the rest of the city. Councilmember Bayless agreed that a simple, unified code may be the solution.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2001-1 WHICH WOULD REVISE SECTIONS 17.02.010(26), 17.44.110, AND 17.57.160 TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT FOR ALL ZONES OF THE CITY TO 35 FEET FROM FINISHED GRADE TO THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE ROOF STRUCTURE. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
3. Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Billboards. The City Council will hear public comment and possibly act to amend Section 18.03.030(5) of the Lindon City Code relating to waiving and/or modifying the requirements of this section dealing with billboards if and when necessary to accommodate I-15 on/off ramp construction projects.
Councilmember Bayless reviewed the Planning Commission’s discussion and recommendations on this ordinance amendment. She commented that the sign needed to be moved and this ordinance amendment would allow it to be moved. She said that the Planning Commission felt the sign should not be allowed any longer than to the end of the current lease. Mayor Ellertson asked what kind of renewable clauses are in billboard leases. Mr. Dameron replied that most are 10 year renewable leases. Councilmember Bath questioned whether the City could limit the lease of a billboard. After discussion, the Councilmembers decided that the City could not legislate the length or renewability of a lease.
Councilmember Bayless asked if the owners of the property were okay with the second recommendation from the Planning Commission concerning locating the billboard away from property lines. Mr. Smith suggested making a billboard application a conditional use that would be reviewed by the Planning Commission on a case by case basis. Mayor Ellertson suggested that the Development Review Committee may address this concern. Councilmember Hatch recalled previous discussion of prohibiting wooden telephone poles in the construction of a billboard. Councilmember Bayless thought the Council should consider another look at the Billboard ordinance to further refine conditions, or make Billboard applications a conditional use. Mr. Dameron suggested adopting this amendment and scheduling a review of the Billboard ordinance for the near future.
Planning Commission Chairman Ron Anderson expressed concern that the billboard not obstruct the maintenance of the drainage ditch on the east side of the property. Mayor Ellertson questioned the setbacks for billboards. He suggested that an additional clause to the ordinance might be that the sign not conflict with neighbors and existing infrastructure. Mr. Smith told the Council that the Development Review Committee did address the issue of setbacks when reviewing an application.
COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2001-2 TO AMEND 18.03.030(5), BILLBOARD SIGNS, TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS THAT WILL GIVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION THE AUTHORITY TO WAIVE AND/OR MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF 18.03.030(5) WHEN NECESSARY TO ACCOMMODATE I-15 ON/OFF RAMP CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, NOT CONFLICT WITH NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES AND/OR EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE, AND PROHIBIT THE USE OF WOODEN POLES IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BILLBOARDS. COUNCILMEMBER ACERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED THE CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARINGS. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
4. Agreement - Utah County Bookmobile Services. The City Council will consider an agreement between the Utah County Bookmobile Library Board and Lindon City to provide bookmobile services to the city for the next calendar year. The proposed schedule and cost will remain the same as last year. This item was continued from the last meeting of the Council to allow staff time to gather more information.
Mayor Ellertson asked Mr. Dameron if he had answers to the questions posed at the last meeting. Mr. Dameron disclosed that he had conversed with Utah County Bookmobile representatives. One question had been what locations were used for Bookmobile stops. He said that the Church parking lot at 725 East Center Street and the Rocky Mountain Elementary were the two locations used. The Bookmobile stops at these locations every other Monday for a few hours at each location. Mayor Ellertson expressed concern that the stops were located so close together and on the same day.
Councilmember Acerson asked if an answer had been received on the number of Bookmobile users. Mr. Dameron reported that the number of Bookmobile users had fallen from 4,000 to 2,000. He noted that the County would recalculate their rates on the proposed contract to reflect the current stops and schedule. Councilmember Hatch suggested moving one of the stops to the City Center area. Mayor Ellertson agreed that a request to change one of the locations may be considered.
Councilmember Acerson expressed concern that the citizens of Lindon may not be getting value for the money spent on this service. Councilmember Hatch questioned whether the City was subsidizing the Rocky Mountain Elementary School library. Councilmember Bath suggested renegotiating the contract. Councilmember Acerson offered to visit the Bookmobile at its stops and see first hand how many are using this service. Mayor Ellertson suggested allocating the money used for the Bookmobile to contribute to a larger refund on library card refunds.
Mr. Dameron suggested inviting the manager of the Bookmobile to the next meeting to further discuss the Councilmembers’ concerns. Councilmember Bath expressed favor to Mr. Dameron’s suggestion and also suggested further scrutiny into increasing the library card reimbursements. Mayor Ellertson promoted the fundamental purpose of the Bookmobile to encourage and increase literacy, but wondered if their time might better serve the more remote parts of the County without ready access to libraries.
Eva Ercanbrack, resident of Lindon, suggested that it may not be a bad thing to supplement the Rocky Mountain Elementary library. Councilmember Acerson confirmed that he would visit the Bookmobile at its stop at Rocky Mountain to verify use by residents and school children. Mayor Ellertson asked Councilmember Acerson to verify how many residents are using this service and what kinds of materials are being checked out. Councilmember Hatch suggested granting the funds to the school library to augment their resources instead of funding the Bookmobile. There was further discussion on increasing the funding for library card reimbursements.
COUNCILMEMBER ACERSON MOVED TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT MEETING AND INVITE THE BOOKMOBILE MANAGER TO THE MEETING TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
WATER, GENERAL PLAN, BUILDING INSPECTION, ENGINEERING
Councilmember Dain reported that Chief Building Inspector Phil Brown was making excellent progress on the Lion’s Club Building remodeling project. He listed some of the improvements made and observed that it had turned out so well that a lottery may have to be held for Thanksgiving reservations. He suggested that plans for an Open House should be commenced. Mayor Ellertson asked for an approximate completion date. Councilmember Dain reported that the project should be finished in mid-February.
SEWER, SOLID WASTE, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES
Councilmember Hatch asked the Council if they would be interested in a music and dance teacher list for a possible mailing about Lindon’s new, lower rental rate for the City Center. The Council expressed interest.
Councilmember Hatch reported on a complaint received by him on the vagueness of instructions on getting a building permit. He suggested that a check list may curb further misunderstandings.
TRAILS, PLANNING, ZONING, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, ADMINISTRATION
Councilmember Bayless asked Mr. Dameron when the interviewing of applicants for the vacant staff position was anticipated. The position was discussed and a time in the next week was tentatively set.
Councilmember Bayless reported that the advertising for the bid on the Pioneer Home was scheduled to be posted on February 2, 2001. Discussion was held on the availability of “period” glass to possibly be used in the construction of the house.
STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PUBLIC SAFETY AND COURT
Councilmember Bath initiated discussion on the new I-15 Interchange and where the access roads would tie into the existing streets.
PARKS, RECREATION, EMERGENCY MNGMNT, LINDON FAIR, NEWSLETTER
Councilmember Acerson asked if the plat had been signed and recorded for the Church under construction on Canal Drive. Mr. Dameron said that he would check on it.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Dameron:
1. Tendered a tentative February Retreat agenda for the Councilmembers’ review. He asked for their comments and possible additions.
2. Announced a Neighborhood Meeting concerning the proposed disabled housing project at approximately 300 East 400 North. It would be held on Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 7:00 PM. Mr. Dameron added that Mr. Gene Carly of the Utah County Housing Authority and Ms. Judy Dixon of the Utah State Disabled Program would be in attendance to answer questions.
3. Reported that the newest draft of the Traffic Calming Program had been submitted by JUB Engineers. He asked the Councilmembers if they would like to schedule a work session or put it on the agenda. After discussion, the Council asked Mr. Dameron to place the item on an upcoming agenda.
4. Relayed an invitation to attend a basketball game at Utah Valley State College.
5. Informed the Councilmembers of a complaint received from a resident on the speed of cars traversing the Hollow on 200 East. Councilmember Bayless suggested that the radar trailer be placed there and the police be asked to patrol that area. The Councilmembers concurred.
6. Announced the Exodus Communications Building Groundbreaking Ceremony for Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 12:30 PM.
7. Asked if the Councilmembers had any interest in attending the Envision Utah Workshops scheduled for January 31, 2001 at 6:30 PM. Mayor Ellertson and Councilmember Hatch asked Mr. Dameron to RSVP for them.
8. Reported that the radar trailer had been having mechanical difficulties and had not been used much lately, so there was not a report available on locations the trailer had been used as requested.
9. Directed the Councilmembers’ attention to the new comments on the traffic circle at 400 North 400 East. Councilmember Bayless commented that she had occasion to use the circle recently and had “loved it.” Councilmember Dain also expressed favor of the circle, but commented that residents still did not understand how to yield of right-of-way. Mayor Ellertson observed that trucks may need a wider traffic pathway.
10. Informed the Council that Utilities Clerk Trudy Ewert had left the City’s employ. He told the Council that a candidate for the position would be chosen from the interviews conducted for the Accounts Payable position.
11. Reported on his excursion to the cabin owned by the firm Duval, Hanson, Witt and Morley. This cabin had been offered for the February Retreat. He described the cabin and its location to the Councilmembers. The Councilmembers decided to thank Mr. Duval for his offer and have the Retreat at the City Center. Councilmember Hatch suggested asking for a raincheck for a summer social. Councilmember Bayless suggested that it may be appropriate for a pre-budget retreat.
12. Presented an offer by Mr. Armand Johansen of Johansen Thackeray to bond for water shares needed to record the Gateway Technology Center Plat B. He has offered a six-month bond for the delivery of those water shares at $11,000 per share. The Councilmembers agreed to accept the bond as offered.
13. Asked the Councilmembers if the proposal for a merit award for red-lined employees would be more palatable to them if the award was reduced from a normal step increase of 2.75% to 2%, or if the award was available at 2.75% every three years. He asked if there were any options the Council would consider. There was no commitment from the Council.
14. Directed the Councilmembers’ attention to a copy of a compliment letter included in tonight’s paperwork.
Councilmember Acerson presented an offer by Glen Mott and the Emergency Preparedness Committee to provide emergency kits at a reasonable price to residents of Lindon. He reported that Pleasant Grove had offered to stockpile 300 kits and wondered if Lindon would do the same. The Councilmembers declined to stockpile any kits, but offered to take orders for kits if Mr. Mott would bring a sample to the City Center. Councilmember Acerson observed that this kit is a high quality one and would be a good one to promote to the residents. The Councilmembers agreed to promote sales to residents by including a notice in their utility bills and by showing the kits in the City Center.
COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE PAY VOUCHERS. COUNCILMEMBER DAIN SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 10:38 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVED - Februrary 6, 2001
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Ott H. Dameron, City Administrator/Recorder
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Larry A. Ellertson, Mayor |
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