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Home » City Government » Council » Minutes Archives; 2000 - 2003 » 2000 Council Minutes » May 16, 2000
May 16, 2000
The Lindon City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2000 beginning at 6:00 P.M. in the Lindon City Center, Council Chambers at 100 North State Street, Lindon Utah.
Conducting: Mayor Larry Ellertson
Pledge of Allegiance: James Dain
Invocation: Jeff Acerson
PRESENT ABSENT
Larry A. Ellerston, Mayor
James A. Dain, Mayor Pro Tem
Toby Bath, Councilmember
Jerald I. Hatch, Councilmember
Lindsey Bayless, Councilmember
Jeff Acerson, Councilmember
Ott H. Dameron, City Administrator
Kevin Smith, Planning Director
Judi Masson, Minutes Clerk
The meeting began at 6:00 P.M.
WORK SESSION
Christine Fox-Finlinson, representing the Central Utah Project (CUP) on behalf of the
Central Utah Water Conservancy District, will present information to the Council concerning the plans of CUP.
Christine Fox-Finlinson was welcomed to the meeting by Mayor Ellertson. Ms. Fox-Finlinson stated that she was the Government Affairs Director for CUWCD and was meeting with all North Utah County municipalities that would be affected by the Central Utah Project. She noted that her purpose here was to provide information concerning plans of the Central Utah Project and the CUWCD which could impact Lindon City. In addition, Ms. Fox-Finilinson was extending an invitation to the northern municipalities to participate in a possible forthcoming water allotment process.
The first issue addressed by Ms. Fox-Finlinson was that of an additional water treatment plant. The CUWCD has been approached by the Salt Lake Metropolitan Water District requesting that the District build a new treatment facility for them. The District has been anticipating the need for a water treatment plant somewhere in northern Utah County. Perhaps one treatment plant could satisfy the needs of both the SLMWD and northern Utah County. The best way to find out all the needs of the area is to conduct a feasibility study.
Ms. Fox-Finlinson said that the CUWCD normally funds fifty percent of studies of this sort with affected cities contributing the other fifty percent. She asked the Council members to be thinking of the city’s needs and whether or not they would like to participate. The study will clarify the capacity which will be needed in the future by the north Utah County cities.
The second issue discussed by Ms. Fox-Finlinson concerned a potential new allocation of water due to a change in plans for the CUP. She distributed maps of areas within the Central Utah Project. She reviewed the history of the different sources of project water as depicted on the map. The change in plans was precipitated by a protest by Strawberry Reservoir Water Users organization. The part of the CUP which was originally planned for north Juab County and south Utah County has never been completed. Approximately 56,000 acre feet of water could now be re-allocated because of this event. However, the re-allocation is subject to debate. CUWCD will ultimately decide who receives the water, but have invited those interested in receiving some of the potentially available water to attend a series of public hearings. Ms. Fox-Finlinson forewarned the Council that there will be a lot of competition for the water. She added that no person or area is entitled to the water. The original plan was only a plan, not a contract. The CUWCD Board will decide how the water will be divided upon hearing public input and prioritizing the needs.
Councilmember Acerson asked if any person or area had vested rights to the water. Ms. Fox-Finlinson reiterated that the original plan was not a contract.
She then spoke on the issue of a treatment plant which could include northern Utah County. She said that surveys are in process to determine parcels of land to build a water treatment plant. This plant will require an estimated 10-15 acres. Purchase of land for this purpose should be completed soon to avoid higher prices and scarcity of options.
Councilmember Dain asked if it might be possible to build two smaller water treatment plants. Ms. Fox-Finlinson said that might be a possibility, but she is only aware of plans for one plant. Mayor Ellerston asked if the current aqueduct system could sustain the growth in water usage. Ms. Fox-Finilinson said that with plans for major improvements of the water distribution systems, more water could be available for growth. But the current distribution systems will not provide enough water for the anticipated growth. One of the planned upgrades includes piping the Murdock canal which would allow more water to reach Salt Lake since some water is lost to evaporation.
Councilmember Hatch asked what sources provide water to the Salt Lake areas. In answering this question, Ms. Fox-Finlinson first commended the Salt Lake water districts for their aggressive approach to finding water for their area. She explained the many methods and avenues they are considering for increasing their water supply. Some of these methods include treating water from Utah Lake, drilling more wells, and working with Kennecott Mining Company. She then said that a major portion of the water serving Salt Lake valley comes from the Jordanelle and Deercreek reservoirs.
The Council asked for an estimated cost of the study to determine the water needs of north Utah County. Ms. Fox-Finlinson estimated that the cost to each city will be from $4,000 to $8,000 depending on population. She guessed that Lindon would contribute $4,000 toward the study. Ms. Fox-Finlinson asked if there were any additional questions. The Mayor and Council thanked Ms. Fox-Finlinson for the helpful information.
REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Meeting April 18, 2000, Executive Session Minutes of April 18, 2000, Regular Meeting May 2, 2000, and the Budget Work Session of May 9, 2000, were scheduled for review. The following corrections were made:
Regular Meeting April 18, 2000:
Page 5, Line 16: Insert the word “for” between “positive everyone”.
Page 5, Line 19: Delete the word “help” after the word “for” and replace with the phrase “their support”. Delete the word “regaining” before the word “access” and replace with the word “gaining”.
Page 5, Line 20: Add the words “for a” after the word “Canal” and delete the phrase “at this time” at the end of the sentence.
Page 5, Line 31: Remove the word “the” before the word “one”.
Page 9, Line 13: Correct “haven” to “having” before the word “taken”.
Page 9, Line 30: Delete the phrase “right of way” before the word “within”, replace the word “planned” with “existing” before “66-foot”, delete “width” and replace it with “right-of-way.”
Page 10, Lines 13 and 32: Correct the spelling of “Teresa” to “Theresa”.
Page 12, Line 27: Change “AN” to read “AND” before the word “OVERHANGS”.
Page 12, Line 32: Correct “BUILDING” to read “BUILDINGS” before the word “SHALL”.
Page 12, Line 43: Correct “TONE” to read “TONES” after the word “PREDOMINATE”.
Page 14, Line 24: Delete the space between “afore” and “mentioned”.
Page 14, Line 29: Add “this” between “that item”.
Page 15, Line 15: Add “is” after “it”.
Page 15, Line 44: Delete the apostrophe in the name “Anderson’s” before the word “for”.
Page 17, Line 10: Correct the punctuation of “out-of state” to be “out-of-state” after the word “training” and before the word “for”.
COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 2000 AS CORRECTED. COUNCILMEMBER DAIN SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR WITH ALL PRESENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Executive Session April 18, 2000:
The minutes of Executive Session April 18, 2000 were reviewed. No corrections were necessary.
COUNCILMEMBER BATH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSION APRIL 18, 2000. COUNCILMEMBER ACERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTING WAS UNANIMOUS IN THE AFFIRMATIVE WITH ALL PRESENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Regular Meeting May 2, 2000:
Page 5, Lines 10 & 11: Replace “pro-biased information” with “information in favor of fluoridation” after the word “getting”.
Page 7, Line19: Replace “the” with “that” after the word “problem”.
Page 7, Line 35: Change the word “until” to read “and see if” before the word “it”.
Page 7, Line 41: Add the word “it” after the word “letting”, and delete “it” before the word “is”, and delete the phrase “now is the time to do it because of” and replace with the word “as” all after the word “that”.
Page 7, Line 42: Delete the word “and” after the word “homes” and add the phrase “occurs it increases”.
Page 13, Line 19: Correct “ include” to be “included” after the word “were”.
Page 13, Line 22: Delete the word “quite” before the word “leaner”.
Page 13, Line 37: Replace “type” with “base” before the word “operation”.
COUNCILMEMBER ACERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING MAY 2, 2000 AS CORRECTED. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR WITH ALL PRESENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Budget Work Session Meeting May 9, 2000:
The minutes of the Budget Work Session May 9, 2000 were reviewed. No corrections were necessary.
COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE BUDGET WORK SESSION MAY 9, 2000. COUNCILMEMBER ACERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTING WAS UNANIMOUS IN THE AFFIRMATIVE WITH ALL PRESENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
OPEN SESSION
Lindon resident Jim Trent, 756 West 425 North, told the Council that he was concerned about the vehicle speeds on his residential road. He told the Council that he has a small family of three boys under the age of eight. He acknowledged that the road width could be a contributing factor in the high speeds on the road. He was prepared to request speed limit signs posted on the road. He found that speed limit signs had been posted this very day. He also noticed that a police officer was in the neighborhood patrolling the vehicle speeds in the area.
Mr. Trent told the Council that numerous parked cars line the road. This increases the danger of a child being hit by a car, speeding or not. He asked if there was anything the Council could do to help correct the situation. Mr. Trent suggested speed humps. He also acknowledged that parents must teach their children to stay out of the road. Nonetheless, Mr. Trent requested some action to be taken. The Council said that criteria for assessing the need of traffic calming measurers is currently under study. Mr. Trent reiterated that the width of the road and simple inertia increases the speed and the possibility of a child being stuck by a vehicle unintentionally.
Councilmember Acerson suggested that Mr. Trent discuss the problem of vehicles parking along the street with his neighbors. He said that perhaps the neighbors could agree with a cooperative effort to avoid parking cars on the road. He also suggested a “Children at Play” sign be posted to warn motorists. Mr. Trent concluded his remarks by offering his assistance to any measures needed to solve the problem.
Mayor Ellertson thanked Mr. Trent for his remarks.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Ellertson reminded the citizens and council members that Saturday, May 20, 2000 is the city-wide service day. There are 300+ pallets of sod to be laid at Pioneer Park. Residents should consult with neighbors to find out their neighborhood assignments.
Mayor Ellertson also mentioned the possibility of creating a Youth City Council. This Council would organize service activities and various other projects. The Youth Council could lead to the creation of a Youth Court system. Gary Sessions of Salt Lake is an organizer of such Councils and will offer assistance in the creation of Lindon’s own Youth Council. The Mayor asked for any volunteers to mentor the program. The Youth Council’s ages would range from 13 to 18 years old. Once a Youth Council member becomes too old for the program, he or she will be invited back to help mentor the new members.
BUSINESS
1. Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendments - Pole Signs, Travel Influence Zone and Motion Signs, Travel Influence Zone and Commercial Zones. The City Council will hear public comment and possibly act to approve Ordinance 2000-8, amendments to the sign ordinance which would amend Section 18.03.030(23)b.iii concerning pole signs in the Travel Influence Zone and Section 18.03.030(19) concerning motion signs in the Travel Influence Zone and the Commercial zones.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR WITH ALL PRESENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Ellertson asked Kevin Smith, Planning Director, to introduce this item. Mr. Smith noted that the Planning Commission recommended amendments to the city’s Sign Ordinance. These amendments would affect Section 18.03.030(23)b.iii concerning pole signs in the Travel Influence Zone and Section 18.03.030(19) concerning motion signs in the Travel Influence Zone and Commercial Zone. This ordinance came into question when a business owner requested to install two pole signs on his property. The Planning Commission saw some potential problems with allowing two signs on one lot. After review of other cities’ ordinances and considering the goals of Lindon City, the Planning Commission agreed that each property owner should have equal opportunity to install a minimum of one pole sign on his property. This would insure fair competition.
Originally, the ordinance required a separation of 200 feet between pole signs, billboards, on-premise or off-premise signs. The amendment would allow each subdivided lot with frontage on I-15 to have a pole sign with additional pole signs allowed by conditional use provided the minimum separation from other pole signs be 500 linear feet. The sign size remains the same. The Council discussed the current ordinance for regulating billboards. The distance requirements for billboards is measured radially not linearly.
Mr. Smith continued the discussion about motion signs. He defined a motion sign and stated examples of such in the area. He reported that the Planning Commission struggled with the current ordinance language. They felt it was too permissive. Mr. Smith reminded the Council that motion signs require conditional use permits. He explained the new specifications for motion signs. First, motion signs may only be 1' x 8' in area. Second, a criteria of 400 feet of frontage is required to be met before the CUP is granted for the sign in a commercial zone. In the Travel zone, the maximum motion sign area cannot exceed 100 square feet. In addition , along I-15 motion signs must be at least 600 feet apart.
Councilmember Bayless stated her dislike for motion signs. She said that they are distracting to motorists and potentially dangerous. She added that with the traffic congestion increasing, motion signs only add to the problem of distraction. Councilmember Acerson asked if it were possible to have a monument sign, wall sign, and a pole sign. Kevin Smith told him that if the signs met the stated criteria, it was theoretically possible to have all three. He reminded Mr. Acerson that the sign permits are granted by the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Hatch stated that he was pro-business and supported motion signs on State Street and other commercial zones. He said that every business should have the opportunity to advertise. Councilmember Bath agreed with Mr. Hatch and added that he is supportive of the amendments because of the limiting size. Kevin Smith noted that due to the relatively small size of the motion sign, sign operators are likely to post small non-scrolling messages. This would be less distracting to motorists. The Council reviewed the amended ordinance. Councilmember Bath noted a typing error on page three of the ordinance packet.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR WITH ALL PRESENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NUMBER 2000-8 WHICH ADOPTS THE CHANGES TO CITY CODE SECTION 18.03.030(23)b.iii AND 18.03.030(19) AS PER THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. COUNCILMEMBER DAIN SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTING WAS FOUR IN FAVOR WITH ONE AGAINST (L. BAYLESS). THE MOTION CARRIED.
2. Review and Re-consideration - 1200 East Alignment from Approximately 500 North to the Boundary with Pleasant Grove City. The City Council received presentations from the city engineer and the developers of Bald Mountain Development Project during the last Council meeting of May 2, 2000. Some concern was expressed by the Mayor and Council that none of the property owners of the land to the west of this development were present at the meeting. Since then, Jana McKnight and David Fryer have requested time to request a reconsideration of the alignment options for this street, and to present alternative plans to the Council.
Mayor Ellertson told all those present that this item had been previously addressed at the last City Council meeting. The property owners who were not present at that meeting had been invited back to present more information. David Fryer and Jana McKnight are land owners in the area in question and came forward to represent all the land owners in this area. Rex Daley from the Meadows at Bald Mountain, a developer of a subdivision planned for that area, was also in attendance.
Mr. Fyer and Ms. McKnight presented the information they had gathered since the last city council meeting. Copies of the pertinent information was given to the Council. Ms. McKnight noted that there were other effected property owners in the audience: Brett Bezzant and Cheryl Wilson and Terry Miller. Ms. McKnight said that the property near the Meadows at Bald Mountain was inherited by herself and her siblings. Her sister, Cheryl Wilson has already built a home on her inherited property. Ms. McKnight gave a brief history of the ownership of property. Ms. McKnight’s said that in January 1978 an agreement was made between her father, Lindon City and Pleasant Grove City. She said that the agreement was for the planned road to follow the Murdock Canal. She added that she believes that a misunderstanding had occurred due to the changes in Council. Ms. McKnight said that the lots in question have always been considered building lots by their owners. She added that a road as currently planned could not meet Lindon City requirements. The grade is too steep and the cut and fill would be too extensive. Mr. Fyer commented that as the planned road is built, the lots it would transverse would be rendered useless. He continued by agreeing with Ms. McKnight that the proposed road will not be suitable as a collector road due to the grade and required cut and fill.
The Council discussed the relative grade and building requirements in the area. Mark Christiansen, City Engineer, was present to answer questions and provide professional advice. Rex Daley, developer of Meadows at Bald Mountain, commented that the grade of the land is not as steep as the property owners had said. He also asked who would be responsible for funding the road if the plans are changed. Ms. McKnight and Mr. Fyer presented two alternative road construction possibilities. A discussion ensued regarding the feasibility and implications of each design. Both plans were designed to bypass the property owners to the west of Bald Mountain. The plans would connect with Murdock Drive in Pleasant Grove. Mayor Ellertson commented that he had been in direct contact with the Mayor of Pleasant Grove concerning this road development. He said that an engineer would need to consider both options and give a report on what is needed. The Mayor asked if the property owners were intent on maintaining ownership of the lots. All the property owners said that, as far as they can see in the future, they want ownership of those lots. Mr. Fryer said that he would like to create a gated community when his lots are developed. He said that there is a lot of character and beauty in that area that would attract high income home buyers.
Both of the alternatively proposed road plans would require 1000 South in Pleasant Grove City to be reconstructed. The Council and Mr. Christensen reviewed many of the implications of these new alternative plans. Mayor Ellerston summarized the information needed from the engineer. First, if the lots are buildable, what the costs of the project would be, and potential road traffic for the newly constructed road. Councilmember Dain said that just from a basic perspective, the project does not seem insurmountable. He added that the potential problems could be mitigated through proper engineering. Mark Christiansen added that an intersection for the connecting roads would need some adjustment as well. Councilmember Dain was concerned that some homes may have a road on the front and back of their property. He said that this should be avoided if possible. Mayor Ellerston asked the City Engineer to expeditiously provide this information. The developer added that the time spent on this problem has cost him a lot of money in interest. Mr. Christiansen said that he could have the project information within one to two weeks. He added that 1200 East should be constructed with the Bald Mountain development.
After further discussion, COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY ENGINEER TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CONNECTING THE PROPOSED 1200 EAST STREET TO MURDOCK DRIVE IN PLEASANT GROVE CITY AND BY-PASS THE PROPERTIES TO THE WEST OF THE BALD MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT AND CONSULT WITH PLEASANT GROVE CITY OFFICIALS ON THE POSSIBILITIES OF THIS OPTION. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR WITH ALL PRESENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO SAUNTER FOR FIVE MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR WITH ALL PRESENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
The Council took a five minute break
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO DELAY ITEM NUMBER THREE AND CONTINUE WITH ITEM NUMBER FOUR UNTIL THE REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE AN SID (ITEM #3) ARRIVE. COUNCILMEMBER DAIN SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTING WAS UNANIMOUS IN THE AFFIRMATIVE WITH ALL PRESENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
4. Review and Action - Multi-use Trail Design on Collector Streets. The City Council discussed several options for trail profiles on collector streets during the last Council meeting. Other designs have been offered and staff would like to present these options for consideration. Also, the trails committee met and information from their discussions will be presented to the Council for review.
Mayor Ellertson asked Mr. Christensen to present any other trail options which he had developed. Mr. Christensen said he had faxed modified 3A and 4A trail options to the city. He had not had time to consider residential streets. All of the options he had presented thus far dealt with trails on collector streets.
Councilmember Bayless reported on the meeting with the developer of the Saddle Ridge Subdivision. This meeting was called to discuss the modified 3A trail option. The developer said he would have agreed to this option if he had known about it early enough in the process. However, he was not willing to agree to this option now. The modified 4A option was chosen instead, which requires that the city’s right of way be used for the trail without encroaching on the lot easements. It became very apparent that these trail options need to be adopted by ordinance to make them enforceable with new developments. In order to accommodate the Saddle Ridge Development with the modified 4A trail option, a motion should be made to that effect, since the Council originally moved to require the modified 3A trail option.
Some concern was expressed about the placement of the equestrian and pedestrian traffic areas. Landscaping of the trail was also a concern, whether any landscaping would be placed. Mr. Christensen noted that it is best to design a trail or sidewalk with some distance between pedestrians, equestrians, and motorists.
Greg Lupus, a Lindon resident, asked if there is enough public support for this type of land use. Councilmember Bayless reminded Mr. Lupus of recent Dan Jones survey the city conducted where strong public support was indicated for trail development. Councilmember Dain commented that he would like to have some landscaping in the design. Councilmember Bayless said that if the equestrian trail was too small, riders would use the sidewalk. It was noted that this is a multi-use trail and not just for horses. Mr. Lupus was concerned that there will be horse manure on the trail. The Mayor said that he had considered that as well. He had thought perhaps groups could adopt a section of the trail or the city public works could maintain it because it is a part of the city parks system.
After further discussion, COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MODIFIED 4A TRAIL PLAN IN THE SADDLE RIDGE DEVELOPMENT AREA. CONSIDERATION FOR LANDSCAPING SHOULD BE MADE AT A LATER DATE. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR WITH ALL PRESENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE AS THE LINDON CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR WITH ALL PRESENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED
CITY COUNCIL MEETING RE-CONVENED
3. Resolution of Intention - Creation of Special Improvement District. Johansen/Thackeray, the developers of the Lindon Park Station “Gateway Center” (Home Depot area) have requested that the City Council consider the creation of a Special Improvement District to fund the improvements along 200 South Street between 400 West and 800 West, and 800 West from 200 South to 400 South.
Mayor Ellertson recognized Jason Burningham, of Lewis Young Robertson & Burningham, the financial consultant to this project. The Mayor invited Mr. Burningham to present his information to the Council.
Mr. Burningham explained that the SID is a mechanism municipalities use as a conduit to enhance public infrastructure. There is ample collateral for the project, normally required at three times the estimated cost. There has been an appraisal of 68 acres at $150,000 an acre. This is plenty of coverage to proceed with an SID. The initial step for creating an SID is to publically notice the city’s intent, four times for four consecutive weeks. If the city started immediately, June 20, 2000 would be the date when a public protest hearing would be held.
The Council reviewed the resolution of intention to create this SID and discussed alternatives to using an SID. It could be possible to void the agreement with the developer and pay off the outstanding bonds, then use the tax increment collected to construct the improvements as a city.
The Council asked to see a break down of the estimated improvement costs. This information was available but only in limited form. The Council requested that a current and complete breakdown of costs be submitted for review as soon as possible. There was also a question about the properties which would be committed to the assessment for the SID. The language in the resolution referred to “all properties abutting the improvements.” The plan was that only the property owned by Johansen/Thackeray would be collateralized for this bond issue. In addition, Mayor Ellerston asked for accurate maps of the area to be used for collateral be distributed to all Council members. The City Manager agreed that it would be prudent for the Council to review the final document and engineer report before they reach a decision.
After further discussion, COUNCILMEMBER BATH MOVED TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM UNTIL JUNE 6, 2000. AT SUCH TIME THE FOLLOWING WILL BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TO THE COUNCIL:
1) THE LANGUAGE OF THE SID AGREEMENT BE CORRECTED AS PER COUNCIL’S REQUEST
2) THE CITY ENGINEER TO REVIEW THE SITE PLANS, COST ESTIMATES AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS OF COLLATERALIZED PROPERTIES
3. ACCURATE MAPS OF THE COLLATERALIZED PROPERTIES BE PROVIDED FOR THE COUNCIL
4. DRAWINGS AND ACCURATE COST ESTIMATES OF THE IMPROVEMENTS BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE COUNCIL.
COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR WITH ALL PRESENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Citizens from the 200 South area were present to ask questions of the developers Johansen/Thackeray. A Lindon resident living at 663 W 200 South asked how long the excavation process will be underway. He said that dirt, dust and debris is disturbing the air quality. He said that dust covers his home and vehicles. Armand Johansen apologized and explained that the excavation has taken longer than expected because there has been serious problems with finding tenets for the property. They do not want to install water and sewer if the development design changes. He said that he will contact the workers at the site and see if anything can be done to improve the situation. The neighbors suggested a wall. The developers agreed that a wall would help, but the expense of installing a wall would be too much at this time.
Irene Lott asked about the curb and gutter on 200 South. The Council explained the SID would address that problem. Greg Lupus asked when that would happen. The developers estimated around July or August. He also asked about the construction happening on roads in the area. The Council suggested that Mr. Lupus talk to the Public Works director. The residents in that area also asked if the traffic study addressing the possibility of traffic circles at the intersections of 400W 200S and 800W 200S has been completed for their area. The Council took note and will contact the traffic engineer.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
WATER, GENERAL PLAN, BUILDING INSPECTION, ENGINEERING
Councilmember Dain reported on the first master plan meeting held last Wednesday. He said that all those invited to attend were present. The group represented numerous areas of concern and were eager to learn the issues Lindon City faces as it grows.
Mr. Dain also asked about the City’s liability for the Carter property. He noted that youth were using the property for bicycles and off-road vehicles. The use is not disturbing any neighbors, Councilmember Dain was concerned with the liability of the City. He suggested that maybe a sign be posted warning residents to use at their own risk.
SEWER, SOLID WASTE, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES
Councilmember Hatch said that the problem he previously reported about access to Aspen Elementary School has been resolved.
Mr. Hatch expressed concern about the ditch at the northeast corner of 200 South 400 West. There is a deep “drop off” and perhaps presents a liability.
The Landfill District met last week and denied a rate increase request from ECDC.
TRAILS, PLANNING AND ZONING, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS, ADMINISTRATION
Councilmember Bayless reported on the public comment from the past Planning Commission meeting. A property owner said that he found it unfair that the city required property owners to install utilities to their properties because of the eminent road-cutting moratorium. He was upset that the new church building next to his property was allow to cut into the road to install utilities during the moratorium. He asked that the City consider the fairness of this practice. Councilmember Acerson commented that moratoriums are only plans and not law. The rationale for allowing the major developer to cut the road is that they could afford to correctly repair the road.
Mrs. Bayless noted that Bob Easton, Forest Service Ranger, was concerned about a citation he received because his horses escaped from his property. He said the police should be fighting bigger cases of neglect, not minor mistakes like his. He used the damage to the foothills by off-road vehicles as an example. Mr. Dameron said he was still trying to schedule a meeting between Chief Tom Paul and Mr. Easton.
Mrs. Bayless reported a notorious water waster.
STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COURT
Mr. Bath reported a pot hole at the northwest corner of Locust Avenue and 400 North.
The police department is planning to retire the old dispatch system and join with the county system. They feel like they are spending more on their present system than they are getting out of it.
PARKS, RECREATION, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, LINDON FAIR, NEWSLETTER
Councilmember Acerson asked about the plans to paint the fence at the city park. He also reported on the meeting held with the neighbors to the proposed 835 East park. Most of those present were in favor of this small “pocket park.”
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. Mr. Dameron reported that Phil Brown, Chief Building Official, passed the electrical certification. The Council approved for Mr. Brown to attend this training in Denver, Co.
2. Lindon City had been offered a block of tickets to the “Stadium of Fire” production at the Cougar Stadium. The total cost would be $1,050. These tickets could be used to recognize citizens, employees, businesses, etc. and create an “esprit de corps” for the city. The Council felt that this money could be spent better elsewhere and decided not to participate.
3. Mr. Dameron reported that the further extension of water and sewer lines to the city’s northwest border would begin toward the end of July. This will ensure the protection of the city’s boundary with American Fork City.
COUNCILMEMBER ACERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE PAY VOUCHERS. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTING WAS UNANIMOUS IN THE AFFIRMATIVE WITH ALL PRESENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 11:50 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTING WAS UNANIMOUS IN THE AFFIRMATIVE WITH ALL PRESENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVED - June 6, 2000
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Ott H. Dameron, City Administrator/Recorder
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Larry A. Ellertson, Mayor |
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