Present: Mayor Karl Wilson; Council-members:  Scott Stratton, Doug Beecher, Phil Jensen, Hugh Howard; Staff:  Kyle Gubler, Derek Imlay, Kevin Bennett, Lloyd Watkins, Katie Wilson; Public:  Tom Kuhlmann, Blair & Jolene Gubler, Jen Watkins

Excused:  Council-member Ray Justice

A. Meeting Called to Order - Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Kevin Bennett

Mayor Wilson took a moment to recognize the work done for the 4^th of July Celebration and commended Kristy Jackman on her work as chairman.  He received many compliments about how well the park looked.

B. Consent Agenda: (Items on the consent agenda may not require discussion.  These items will be a single motion unless removed at the request of the Mayor or City Council.)

1.      Declarations of conflict of interest

2.      Agenda

3.      Minutes:  June 15, 2011 regular meeting minutes

4.      Review Invoices and Checks:  $ 89,111.36

1.      Planning Commission - Kevin reported that the meeting was very short with only one item on the agenda which was for a Public Facilities Zone amendment.  It received unanimous approval from the Commission.

2.      Water Board - Mayor Wilson reported there has been no meeting since last City Council meeting.  He went on to report that there were a few issues with the secondary water flows.  He spoke with Ron Thompson from WCWCD and with La Verkin City's priority rights there should not be an issue next year.

3.      Sewer Board - Blair Gubler reported that Ash Creek Sewer District has suspended clean-outs and will recommence in the fall.  They will alert staff.  He also stated that the micro-burst wind storm took three plants offline.

4.      Fire District - Chief Kuhlmann reported that calls on the call-line have increased.  They had 17 calls in one 24 hour period one of which was a 76 acre fire.  He stated he is grateful to his hard-working staff.

D. Citizen Comment & Request for Future Agenda Items: No action may be taken on a matter raised under this agenda item.  This item is reserved for items not listed on this agenda.  (Three minutes per person.) - none

Mayor Wilson stated that without raising taxes the mil levy is set for .002776 for 2011 fiscal year.  That is approximately $330,000.

Kevin Bennett stated that he made some minor changes to this proposed ordinance from the last time it was presented to the Council; a) changed some language to the present tense, and b) took out the reference to pets as children.  This will change the number of animals in a kennel from 3 to 4.  Kevin took some time to explain how the previous agreement with Hurricane City worked with kennels.

Council-member Beecher stated the way the ordinance is written is well-balanced and makes the code match what has been done anyway and that the nuisance codes should take care of any issues.

There was a discussion about kennels being granted but not in the ordinances.  Kevin explained that a kennel was never defined previously making an unsolved zoning issue.  Mayor Wilson quoted a section of the ordinance.

Kevin Bennett explained the past history of the Public Facilities Zone.  This proposed ordinance was taken to the Planning Commission as a public hearing and where it was later unanimously passed.  It is now before the Council for their approval.

Derek Imlay explained that staff will be connecting into a 3-way valve on 300 S for approximately 300 feet to Mr. Hardy's property.  There will be an 8-inch line with a fire hydrant making the City compliant with ISO rating and may help Confluence Park.

Mayor Wilson stated that Derek could do it for under $10,000 and the funds are available.

Kevin Bennett explained the cooperative agreement details.  This is the same deal with the State as the last 2 years, making this the 3^rd year in a row.  The agreement is for 300 feet with same amount of funds that was used for 400 feet last year.  It will bring us approximately 30 feet short of the bridge on the west side of State Street.  This sidewalk may alleviate potential problems with children walking to school.

Derek Imlay was able to stretch the money last year into 500 feet of sidewalk and he is hoping to extend it again this year.

There was discussion of how the project was done last year and how it will be done again this year.

Council-member Beecher pointed out a mistake on the Resolution draft.  It stated SR-17 when it should be SR-9.  Kevin Bennett will make the changes needed.

Kevin Bennett explained what a Tier 2 employee is and how it works with the Utah Retirement Systems and for Long-Term Disability (PEHP).  He looked over the agreements and has no issues with them.  He recommends approval of both agreements.

1.      The play "Mouse Trap" has been cancelled due to lack of interest.

2.      State Street Enhancement Project - Sept 1^st is the deadline to have the grant application in and the City can receive up to $500,000 with a 20% cash match from the city ($125,000).  5 years ago the project was estimated to cost $6,250,000.  Will talk to Rick Torgerson for other funding avenues.  This project will make State Street similar to Hurricane's with islands and plants.  It would not widen State Street.  There is a 10% chance of getting the grant.  Kyle further explained the project to the Council.  Kyle asked for direction from the Council because the City would have to come up with approximately $6 million.

3.      Siemens gave a presentation to the staff and will be bringing it to the City Council at the next meeting.

4.      Maverik is open

5.      3 seats on the City Council will be open for election this year.

6.      Spoke of his appreciation to Kristy Jackman for her work on the 4^th of July and to John & Luis for making the park look so good.

7.      Pioneer Day - churches are in charge and it will be held on Sat, July 23^rd.  Mayor and Council-member Beecher will not be there for the Council float.

1.      July 4^th was quiet.  There was a small fire that one fire truck was sent to but it had been put out with a garden hose.  One complaint of fireworks but they were being set off legally.

2.      Sunday (July 3^rd) was a wind storm that brought down a power line between Stowells and Farmer's Market.  Another call was for a branch on State Street that was hit by a car.

3.      Animal Control - interviews will start this week.  There were 66 applications and 11 possibilities.

4.      Working on parking issues and not storing items on city property.  They are working to get the problems resolved.  If there are complaints send them to Chief Watkins.

5.      Council-member Jensen questioned Chief about the house fire on 200 N.  The man who lived there was burning weeds in his backyard and the fire spread.  He thought he'd gotten the fire out but a spark had gone under the house.  The spark was smoldering and was under control because of a dripping water heater.  The water heater was fixed and the spark was able to grow.  The prosecuting attorney may prosecute for illegal burning but the house fire was an accident.

1.      Grading is still needed at the filter station but it is finished otherwise.

2.      There were multiple calls over the weekend. A couple of them were for branches down on roads and 2 water breaks.  Both water breaks were on the citizen side of the water meter but gave the home owners counsel on how to fix.

3.      Finalizing projects.  Fire hydrant was raised by the LDS church on Main Street and concrete will be poured tomorrow and asphalt next week.

4.      Nuisance letters - John sent letters for weed control and many have responded and taken care of their weeds.  Letters were also sent out to trim trees on Main Street.  Only 2-3 of those are still an issue.  Trees must be trimmed to 8 feet above a sidewalk and 13 feet above the road.

Treasurer: excused for vacation

1.      Fire District -

a.       Decided to negotiate with Hurricane by next week or move forward.

b.      They have set a tax rate that will not raise taxes and will give them a sufficient budget with a full-time chief and assistant and volunteers.

c.       They have located equipment if Hurricane doesn't sell at market value.

d.      Wildlands fire truck has been purchased.  It will bring in revenue.

e.       Have grants for training and communications

f.       District is on calendar year and not fiscal year.

Jensen: Nothing to report

Justice: excused from City Council

1.      Beautification - Crescent Project does not have UDOT approval yet.  Working on a ball field adjacent to Riverwood on property owned by the Sewer District.

Stratton: Nothing to report

Howard: Nothing to report

Minutes were taken on behalf of the City Recorder by Katie Wilson.