PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1984
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1984, AT 4:40 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD J. WHITEHEAD ALICE SHEARER GRANT MABEY IONE M. DAVIS SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Council Chairperson Ronald Whitehead presided at and conducted the meeting.
POLICY SESSION
1. Vern Jorgensen, planning director, discussed the proposed new state office building with the Council. Mr. Jorgensen said that the building would have a positive impact on the city and that initial construction should begin around June 5. 2. Ms. Leigh von der Esch, council executive director, briefed the Council on various items of the agenda. 3. Roger Cutler, city attorney, discussed various legal aspects of the proposed Main Street beautification with the Council. 4. Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, briefed the Council on incremental additions to the 84-85 budget. He said that the budget only allows for flexibility in the areas of maintenance and the cost of services and eliminates contingencies in personal services.
The policy session adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1984, AT 5:00 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD J. WHITEHEAD ALICE SHEARER GRANT MABEY IONE M. DAVIS EARL F. HARDWICK EDWARD W. PARKER.
Councilmember Sydney Fonnesbeck and Mayor Ted Wilson were absent from the meeting. Roger Cutler, city attorney, was present at the meeting.
Council Chairperson Ronald Whitehead presided at and conducted the meeting.
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: The Urban Mass Transportation Administration (UMTA) requirements concerning the Main Street Beautification Special Improvement District No. 38-728 and the attendant bidding.
Roger Cutler, city attorney, explained that this project was properly let and bid; bids were above the engineer’s estimate but the contract can be let to the lowest bidder if financing is available. If there is not enough money then the city has the right to reject all bids and rebid the project or line items can be deleted from the bid as long as the deletions do not constitute a new project. Mr. Cutler indicated that there may be a problem with deleting items because UMTA regulations may not allow for this. If UMTA prohibits line-item deletions then the law is clear that the project should be re-advertised and rebid. The letter from UMTA explaining their position did not arrive so this item was postponed until Thursday, April 26, 1984.
(Q 84-2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Urban Development Action Grant.
RE: The Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) application for Hiller Industries for expansion of their bookbinding business at 2340 West 1500 South in Salt Lake City.
A public hearing was held at 5:00 p.m. to discuss this issue. Arlo Nelson, capital planning and programming, explained that Hiller Industries needs to expand their bookbinding business. Hiller has been experiencing steady growth and has reached the point of needing additional space for their expansion plans. With this expansion program their work force is expected to double by 1987. The company is seeking a UDAG to make their program viable. Mr. Nelson said that the entire UDAG amount will be recaptured with interest by the city. The amount of the UDAG will be $450,000 and will be used for capital equipment. Mr. Nelson mentioned that conditions will be finalized when Mr. Hiller negotiates with HUD. No one from the audience addressed this issue.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to continue the public hearing to Thursday, April 26, 1984, at 5:00 p.m., which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(T 84-8)
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.