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Home » City Government » Council » Minutes Archives; 2000 - 2003 » 2000 Council Minutes » October 17, 2000
October 17, 2000
The Lindon City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2000 beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the Lindon City Center, Council Chambers at 100 North State Street, Lindon Utah.
Conducting: Mayor Larry A. Ellertson
Pledge of Allegiance: Scout Cody Strasburg
Invocation: Lindsey Bayless
PRESENT ABSENT
Larry A. Ellertson, Mayor Jeff Acerson, Councilmember
Toby Bath, Councilmember
Lindsey Bayless, Councilmember
James A Dain, Mayor Pro Tem - arrived at 7:34 p.m.
Jerald I. Hatch, Councilmember
Ott H. Dameron, City Administrator
Venla Gubler, Administrative Clerk
REGULAR SESSION
The meeting began at 7:08 P.M.
PRESENTATION - Mr. Jim Bolser of Mountainlands Association of Governments will present the Council with the “Bronze Puck” award for the second achievement level of being a 21st Century Community.
Mayor Ellertson welcomed Mr. Jim Bolser, 21st Century Advisor for the Mountainlands Association of Governments to Lindon City. Mr. Bolser thanked the Mayor and explained the background of the 21st Century City Program. He presented the Mayor and City Council with the Bronze Puck for completing 3 of 9 assessments and congratulated the City for looking to the future. Mayor Ellertson thanked staff efforts, particularly Planning Director Kevin Smith, in accomplishing this goal. Pictures were taken later for the newspaper release.
MINUTES - Review of the Regular Minutes of October 3, 2000.
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 3, 2000 were reviewed. The following corrections were made:
Page 1, Line 23: Capitalize the words “Cobra Head.”
Page 1, Line 24: Capitalize the words “Town and Country.”
Page 1, Line 32: Replace the word “Commissioners” with the word “Councilmembers.”
Page 1, Line 35: Add the phrase “but allowing for lighting of intersections” to the end of the sentence.
Page 1, Line 37, 38: Delete the phrase “and so he could see no conflict with Mr. Martel’s concerns.”
Page 3, Line 28: Add the phrase “at 6:30 p.m.” after the number “25th”.
Page 4, Line 25: Add the sentence “The Council discussed this proposal to limit a project to maximum units rather than maximum acreage and agreed with the Planning Commission to limit to 6 units maximum per project.” before the sentence starting with the word “Mayor.”
Page 7, Line 30: Add the word “THE” after the word “NUMBER.”
Page 9, Line 32, 33 Replace the sentence “Mayor Ellertson informed the Council that he would put a copy of a letter he had received from the Population Institute into their boxes for their consideration” with the sentence “The residents of Kirkland Estates arrived, so discussion was continued with Item #5.”
COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ON OCTOBER 3, 2000 AS CORRECTED. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
OPEN SESSION - Citizens comments
1. Barbara Walker, 35 South 400 East, announced satellite registration for General Elections on Friday, October 27th and Monday, October 30th from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. She said there was a change in voting location for District #2 from the City Center to Lindon Elementary. This was due to perceived numbers. Districts #1 and #3 voting will remain at the City Center. Mr. Dameron asked about the boundaries between the districts and Mrs. Walker told him she would bring in a map.
Mrs. Walker also had concerns about the traffic circle. She said there was not enough room, that people were not being cautious anymore, and it was not accomplishing its purpose. She recommended going back to a 4-way stop. She opposed speed bumps in the same manner. She recommended that there be consequences for unsafe driving in the form of tickets. She also felt there should be more emphasis on off-street parking.
Mrs. Walker opposed the proposal to take over the maintenance of land at the entrance of Canberra. She felt that the Homeowners Association should give the land back to Canberra Development to maintain in exchange for amenities promised but not delivered.
2. Larry Walker, 270 E Center opposed all 4-way stops. He was for "through" streets, particularly Center Street. He would like to see paint, bigger signs, and bumps to slow traffic. He also asked if the vehicle counts for the traffic reports had been taken while school was in session as he felt that would make a difference in the warrants for 4-way stops at the intersections of 200 East and 400 East and Center Street. Mayor Ellertson thanked him for his comments and asked if the dates on the traffic study could be verified for after the school year had started. Mr. Dameron responded that he would ask the traffic engineer for the dates of data collection.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS/REPORT
Mayor Ellertson announced several items of interest coming up in November. There is a conference on trails on November 10th at the SCERA. It is free to the public and will run from 8:30 or 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The conference is sponsored by the cities of northern Utah County and the Provo River Water Users Association.
The 2000 Short Track Speed Skating competition will be held at the Peaks Arena on Friday, October 27 from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Envision Utah is holding a series of workshops called Toolbox Sessions. There are three sessions: November 4th, 8th, and 9th. Councilmembers wishing to attend should RSVP.
Mayor Ellertson announced that he needed a volunteer for the Utah County Cultural Arts Committee. Councilmember Bayless informed him that she had a suggestion.
The Mayor also announced that the paint striping along the sides of the street had been completed on 400 East. He commented that he realized he was going slower before he noticed the striping was in place.
BUSINESS
1. Public Hearing - Zone Change Request. The City Council will hear public comment and possibly act on the request by Johansen/Thackeray to change the zone of property located at approximately between 400 South and 200 South and 600 West and 800 West from PC-1 (Planned Commercial) to R&B (Research and Business). The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. One condition was that a “retail absorption” study be completed by the applicant to give the city a better idea as to how much retail zoning could be supported on this property. The study has now been completed.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Ellertson introduced this item by describing the area affected by the proposed zone change. Mr. Dameron commented that this item had come before the Council before but was continued until the completion of the retail absorption study. The study was now completed and supports more commercial/office space to be added incrementally, not haphazardly. Mr. Dameron recommended not re-zoning any area without a current commitment to lease. He said the study reported that the commercial office space will support retail in the area and promote shopping to/from work. The traffic study was updated by Johansen Thackeray to indicate that traffic load would be reduced by 17% from the estimated traffic from the theater previously proposed for the site.
Armand Johansen and John Thackeray were present. Mr. Thackeray commented that they had worked on putting retail businesses on the site, but the biggest obstacle seemed to be the distance off 600 South. They had discussed this proposal to re-zone with the neighbors, who were agreeable. He felt the office space was a more effective use of the land.
Mayor Ellertson asked for specifics on the plans for the area. Mr. Thackeray reported that Canopy, who has a building to the east of this land, would like to expand into the neighboring 15 acres (Lots 1,2,3,4) and build a interactive campus. Key Labs would like to expand into an 8.5 acre parcel on the southwest corner of 400 South and Gateway Parkway (Lots #5,7,8). That would only leave one lot in the proposed zone change left to lease (lot #9). He felt these plans would build critical mass for the SID, become a catalyst for the retail area, and enhance their ability to market the remaining parcel and the retail portion of Gateway.
Councilmember Dain asked if any retail businesses had shown interest since the zoning change request. Mr. Thackeray said that he felt he could renew some interest from restaurants with the improvements slated with the SID. Mayor Ellertson commented that in the Envision Utah presentation, promoted the Riverwoods community as being was mentioned as an example of a walkable community. Riverwoods also mixes commercial and residential to bring customers into the development. He wondered if such a concept could be incorporated here.
Ken Burton, a resident of 200 South, proposed that the strip of residential on 200 south remain as a buffer to the commercial or another buffer be considered. Mr. Thackeray urged the Council to consider other ways to create a buffer than a row of homes. He suggested something park-like. Mr. Ted Lott, a resident of Lindon, thought the R1-20 should be left as is. He said that a previous suggestion from Johansen Thackeray of a 30 foot buffer/park was not enough space. Councilmember Bayless promoted the idea of leaving the 172 feet as R1-20, putting in greenspace and a trail. The Council discussed previous plans for trails within the development and how they should be retained in the present plan. The Council discussed the residential character of 200 South Street and how this zone change would affect the neighborhood. Mr. Lott asserted that a 30 or 35 foot buffer was not acceptable to the homeowners. Councilmember Bayless recommended the R1-20 zone remain as is until Johansen Thackeray proposed something in harmony with the neighbors' desires.
Cindy Burton asked the developer to consider lighting sensitive to the neighbors. Erlene Lott commented that the Center 7 building was lit up inside all night long and wondered if this would hold true for the whole park. Mr. Thackeray consented to discuss this with the proposed tenants.
Mayor Ellertson asked for a motion. Mr. Dameron reminded the Council the study recommended “incremental” re-zoning. Mr. Thackeray pointed out that the proposed area was 1420 feet from 600 South and didn’t think that retail would be successful that far back into the block. He felt there was little likelihood of retail interest in this site, especially with the new PG/Lindon Interchange. He further indicated that all but lot 9 had interested parties. Mr. Johansen said his clients wanted exposure on the traffic circle and Lot #9 did not have an interested party. The Council reviewed the artist’s conception of the project.
Councilmember Bayless asked about reviewing height and setback restrictions with this discussion. Councilmember Dain suggested an applicable standard. Mr. Dameron suggested the Council could direct staff to require certain standards or they could amend the ordinance. Discussion was held on continuing the re-zone and on dealing with the setback and height restrictions in this session. Mr. Dameron said the re-zone could go forward and any submittals from the parties involved would be delayed until an ordinance amending the setback and heights was passed. Mr. Lott said that the neighbors support the re-zone request from Johansen Thackeray.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY JOHANSEN THACKERAY FOR A ZONE CHANGE FROM PLANNED COMMERCIAL TO RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 500 WEST AND 800 WEST, AND 200 SOUTH AND 400 SOUTH AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT 1 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1) THE R1-20 ZONE ALONG 200 SOUTH REMAIN UNCHANGED AND LINES UNMOVED.
2) THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE SETBACK AND HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR THE RESEARCH AND BUSINESS ZONE WHERE IT ABUTS A RESIDENTIAL ZONE, OR DEAL WITH THESE RESTRICTIONS ON A STAFF LEVEL, IF POSSIBLE.
3) JOHANSEN THACKERAY TO RETAIN TRAILS WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT AS PREVIOUSLY PROPOSED AND DISCUSSED WITH ESNET.
COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
2. Continued Public Hearing - Wireless Communications Facilities - New Ordinance Consideration. The City Council will hear public comment and possibly act to adopt a new ordinance dealing with wireless communications towers and antenna, Chapter 5.07 of the Lindon City Code. (This item was continued from last meeting.)
Mr. Dameron introduced this item as continued from the last meeting and by pointing out that this ordinance promoted the use of stealth towers and generated income to the City through the requirement of a fee for each antenna. City Attorney Gordon Duval pointed out some wording that had been added from a similar ordinance in Highland. Councilmember Bayless confirmed that charges would be assessed for each antenna added to existing towers and that stealth technology could be required for all new antennas. Mr. Duval noted that the fees would be as set on the Lindon City Fee Schedule. Discussion of the legality of encouraging and/or requiring the use of stealth technology ensued. Mr. Dameron commented that there is the potential for 100 new towers in Lindon. Councilmember Dain suggested higher fees for non-stealth towers.
Discussion was held on the placement of towers on the school district property in the order of priorities. Councilmember Bayless suggested a clause in the ordinance that the City Council would consider all conditional use permits for antennas, then would allow the Council to consider defering to the Alpine School District at the request of the school.
Mr. Duval suggested that violations of the ordinance be a Class B misdemeanor.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #2000-14 PERSONAL WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES SUBJECT TO A FINAL REVIEW BY THE MAYOR. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER BATH MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
3. Appeal - Planning Commission Denial. This item is an appeal by Canberra Development Company of the Planning Commission’s denial of a grading plan request for a lot which falls under the requirements of the Hillside Overlay Ordinance. The lot is lot #158 of Plat “P” at 56 North Teton Drive.
The Councilmembers asked Mr. Dameron and Mr. Tanner to specify the location of the lot in question. Mr. Dameron gave the Councilmembers a brief history of this application with the Planning Commission. Mr. Tanner described the 2 acre lot and the grading plan request for a building pad and driveway. He assured the Council that this request applied the parameters of the ordinance and that he was willing to work to comply with staff.
City Engineer, Mark Christensen, submitted a report after his review of the grading plan and could not recommend the approval. There was discussion of the ordinance requirements for no more than 30 feet of grading beyond the perimeter of the home and since the location of the home on the lot was undetermined, there could be land disturbed that should have been left untouched. Mr. Christensen suggested a compromise of a substantially smaller site of grading.
Councilmember Dain confirmed with Mr. Tanner that the purpose of the proposal was to help potential customers visualize a driveway and home site on this steep lot. Mayor Ellertson suggested a visual simulation. Councilmember Dain proposed taking a digital picture and superimposing an image of a house on it. Mr. Tanner didn't think that would help sell the lot because he needed a way to catch their interest as they drove by the lot. The discussion moved back to Mr. Christensen's compromise. Mr. Tanner alleged his willingness to limit the home site to the exact spot that was graded as proposed in his grading plan. Mr. Christensen reminded Mr. Tanner that there could be no flexibility--the home would have to be placed in that exact spot. Mayor Ellertson commented that would be very restrictive on the homeowner.
Councilmember Dain asked about the plans for re-vegetation of the site after grading. Mr. Tanner said the seeding would be done immediately on completion and would be up in the spring. The current vegetation of the site was determined to be grasses.
Councilmember Bayless expressed concern about setting a precedent for other developers wanting to grade without definite plans to build. Mayor Ellertson suggested that all other developers would have to agree to similar restrictions. Councilmember Dain commented that he didn't think the grading plan would make the lot in question any more marketable because it was so restrictive and did not utilize the 2 acre lot effectively. Mr. Tanner agreed that it may never sell, but this was their best effort to try to make it more marketable. Councilmember Hatch promoted the idea of generating the previously discussed picture and putting it on a sign on the lot.
Councilmember Dain commented that the Council did not know enough about the uniqueness of this lot and application to deal with a precedence issue. He asked Mr. Tanner how the Council could say "yes" to him and "no" to all the others. Mr. Tanner felt that if the footprint of the home and the driveway were stipulated exactly as proposed by Mr. Christensen, it would be too restrictive for potential homeowners. Mayor Ellertson commented that the money invested into grading may still not produce results. Mr. Tanner felt that the reason the lot hadn't sold was a visualization problem. He asserted that customers driving by could not see how to access and build on the lot. He felt the grading plan was a solution and he wanted to do it with City knowledge and approval. Councilmember Dain commented that if the grading plan worked and the lot sold, the City would have an even greater problem with precedent. Mr. Tanner acknowledged that there were problems to work out, but he was willing to work with the City. Councilmember Hatch asked if the potential home site/pad was totally not visible obscured from the street. Mr. Tanner said no, that customers only seemed unable to visualize a home there. Councilmember Dain expressed concern again about setting precedent for other developers along the hillside. Mr. Tanner felt he could not accept the compromise as it was too restrictive.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO GRADE LOT 158, CANBERRA HILLS PLAT "P" AT 56 NORTH TETON DRIVE AND AGREE WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE ENGINEER'S REPORT. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
4. Discussion - Support of CDBG Application by “Kids on The Move”. Mayor Ellertson will discuss with the Council the possibility of lending support to an application by the Orem based “Kids on the Move” for funding through the Community Development Block Grant program.
Mayor Ellertson reported that he had been approached by the director of "Kids on the Move" for help in expanding their facility for handicapped children. They needed funds to finish part of their building. Originally they had asked Lindon City to be the sponsor of a CDBG grant, but now they found that they only needed a letter of support. Councilmember Dain asked about The qualifications for CDBG grants were discussed briefly. Mr. Dameron explained that the group had found a more qualified sponsor in Utah County.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR "KIDS ON THE MOVE" GRANT REQUEST. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
5. Review and Action - Employee Recognition Program. The city staff assembled a team of employees to research a proposal to create an Employee Recognition Program. The “Hawkeye Team” has made a recommendation to the Council, and this recommended program will be presented to the Council for consideration.
Some discussion was held on the origin of the name of the "Hawkeye Team." Mr. Dameron presented the recommendation for two recognition awards, one being a longevity award and the other a performance award. He described the recommended process of selection and types of awards. Councilmember Dain suggested that the program have no runner-ups. He expressed concern that the awards would become stale and meaningless if there were too many. Mayor Ellertson asked if the employees had been approached for support. Mr. Dameron reported that the plan had been presented at a Synergy meeting and had received favorable comment.
Councilmember Bath was concerned that recognition might not be given to employees who quietly and consistently performed on a high level. He advised that recognition not be given at all if some were passed by. Mr. Dameron explained that all employees have the opportunity to nominate their co-workers. He felt that those who consistently produce would be recognized by their peers. Councilmember Bayless suggested that those who were recognized the first year not be eligible for award the following year to encourage recognition of all employee efforts for excellence. Councilmember Dain suggested that those who were recognized the first year form the committee to select recipients of the award for Employee of the Year for the second year, since they would be ineligible for award themselves.
Discussion was held on the longevity award and the periods that would be recognized. It was noted that the candidates for Employee of the Year would be chosen from the four Employee of the Quarter Honorees. It was also noted that the selection committees for the Employee of the Quarter would be chosen at random.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO APPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM WITH THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:
1) THE FOUR EMPLOYEES OF THE QUARTER BE INELIGIBLE FOR SELECTION AND/OR AWARD THE FOLLOWING YEAR, AND FORM THE COMMITTEE TO SELECT THE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FOR THE NEXT YEAR
2) THERE BE NO RUNNER UP FOR ANY AWARD.
3) EMPLOYEE FEEDBACK ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROGRAM BE ENCOURAGED.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting of the Lindon City Redevelopment Agency.
BOARDMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO ADJOURN THE LINDON CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND RECONVENE THE LINDON CITY COUNCIL. BOARDMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
6. Resolution - Amendments to “Amended and Restated Tax Increment Agreement. The City Council will consider approving a resolution of the City Council of Lindon City, Utah county, Utah (the “City”) authorizing the execution and delivery of an amendment to the Amended and Restated Tax Increment Agreement; authorizing the taking of all other actions necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this resolution, providing a severability clause, repealing resolutions and orders in conflict, providing an effective date, and related matters.
The Councilmembers discussed the proposed resolution and noted that specific reference to Edwards Theater was removed from the documents. Mr. Dameron reminded the Council that their signatures attesting to their attendance were needed. He observed that these documents would be presented to Alpine School District and Utah County for their approval and support of Lindon City Council's action.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2000-14 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED TAX INCREMENT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, REPEALING RESOLUTIONS AND ORDERS IN CONFLICT, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND RELATED MATTERS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
WATER, GENERAL PLAN, BUILDING INSPECTION, ENGINEERING
Councilmember Dain reported that the General Plan Committee was making progress. He also reported that the responses to the facilitation team of the parties involved in the purchase of mountain acreage were moving in a positive direction.
SEWER, SOLID WASTE, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES
Councilmember Hatch reported on the news coming from the Solid Waste District. He explained the problem with Union Pacific removing the loaded cars and returning them to the site. Discussion of alternate disposal systems was held. It was noted that a possibility of 50 trucks a day would impact Lindon roads if the railroad contract was altered. The Council expressed the hope that negotiation and problem solving with Union Pacific was successful.
TRAILS, PLANNING, ZONING, BD OF ADJ, ADMINISTRATION
Councilmember Bayless initiated discussion of the next planned Council meeting for November 7th and the conflict with General Elections. It was noted that, if necessary, a special meeting could be called.
COUNCILMEMBER BATH MOVED TO CANCEL THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7TH. COUNCILMEMBER HATCH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Bayless reported on the tense situation that occurred at the last Planning Commission meeting during a discussion of accessory apartments.
STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PUBLIC SAFETY AND COURT
Councilmember Bath submitted the newest citation report from the Pleasant Grove/Lindon Police Department. The Councilmembers discussed the latest comments on the traffic circle on 400 East and 400 North. It was noted that Lindon City was on the cutting edge of implementation of traffic calming measures. Councilmember Bath also asked about the status of the application for a Beer License by TriMart on 600 South west of the freeway. It was reported that the City Attorney was reviewing the application.
PARKS, RECREATION, EMERGENCY MNGMNT, LINDON FAIR, NWSLTR
Councilmember Acerson was not present.
Mayor Ellertson reported that he had attended a Utah League of Cities and Towns Conference on legislative policy. The subjects discussed included sales tax collection for items purchased through the Internet, eliminating sales tax on food, the sale of development rights, a proposed 211 telephone system for social services, and administrative issues in courts.
He encouraged the Council members to attend the Envision workshops, noted that various organizations had written to inform him of their "Week Without Violence," "People of Value Have Homes of All Values," and "First Night" activities. Discussion of the County Cultural/Fine Arts Committee needing a representative from Lindon was held. Councilmember Bayless suggested a candidate for the position. Mayor Ellertson announced that Lori Atchison of Pheasant Brook subdivision had accepted an appointment to the Planning Commission.
COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF LORI ATCHISON TO REPLACE MARCIA PETERSON TO THE LINDON CITY PLANNING COMMISSION. COUNCILMEMBER DAIN SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Dameron:
1. Informed the Council that on Wednesday, October 18th at 4:30 p.m., a meeting on I-15 with the UDOT, Mayor Sanderson of Pleasant Grove, and the engineers would be held. Mr. Dameron and Mr. Smith were planning to attend.
2. Reported that the Engineering Coordination Meeting would be held on Thursday, October 19th at 12:00 noon. Councilmembers Bayless and Bath volunteered to attend.
3. Announced that a Public Hearing is scheduled for November 21st to hear comments on a proposed cell phone tax ordinance. The ordinance originated from the Utah League and would set a rate of $1 per month per phone.
4. Directed attention to the document entitled "Disclosure and Consent" in the Council packet. He explained that since Val Morley was the City Attorney and also the attorney for Utah Auto Sales, he was required to have this consent before preparing lease documents between the City and Utah Auto Sales.
5. Asked for Council opinion on having a ribbon cutting ceremony for Pioneer Park now, or waiting until the Pioneer Home was completed. Discussion of the status of that project was held. It was decided to wait until the Pioneer Home was ready.
6. Informed the Council that City Treasurer, Kristen Colsen had been informed of a credit card acceptance program that would not charge the City the origination fees. He asked if the Councilmembers would authorize the program's use and implementation. The Councilmembers agreed by consensus to have staff investigate this program.
7. Reported that the warrant program had collected $986.50. The officers originating this program need to submit more information to Lindon before the program will be approved.
8. Disclosed that the copy of the reimbursement agreement with Pleasant Grove City for the I-15 project had been received.
9. Shared a letter of appreciation from Quantum Construction.
10. Discussed the move to change staff hours in other northern Utah County cities with the Councilmembers. He reported that American Fork, Highland City and Lehi had changed their hours to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and were closed on Friday. Councilmember Dain was concerned about service. Councilmember Bayless suggested staggering shifts. It was decided to wait and see how the change was received by the citizens of these communities before further discussion.
COUNCILMEMBER DAIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE PAY VOUCHERS. COUNCILMEMBER BATH SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER HATCH MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 12:10 P.M.. COUNCILMEMBER BAYLESS SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVED - November 16, 2000
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Ott H. Dameron, City Administrator/Recorder
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Larry A. Ellertson, Mayor |
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