PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1984
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 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 EARL F. HARDWICK GRANT MABEY ALICE SHEARER SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER.
Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, was present at the meeting.
Councilmember Ione Davis, Mayor Wilson, and Roger Cutler, city attorney, were absent from the meeting.
Council Chairperson Ronald Whitehead presided at and Councilmember Grant Mabey conducted the meeting.
PETITIONS
Petition 400-60 of 1983 by Gerald Corwin, et al.
RE: A public hearing on May 8, 1984, to consider the annexation of Emigration Canyon.
Councilmember Shearer asked what items were scheduled for the Council agenda on May 8. Ms. Leigh von der Esch, council executive director, mentioned that the budget would be discussed, a rezoning on 7th South and 700 East would be considered, and the protest hearing would be held on the SID for I-215. Councilmember Fonnesheck asked if there was new information regarding the annexation of Emigration Canyon. Ms. von der Esch indicated that there was additional information regarding the cost/benefit ratio.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck felt that if this hearing was postponed it should be to a date certain. Councilmember Whitehead suggested to have the hearing on July 10 since budget will be the main topic in May and June. Councilmember Fonnesbeck felt that an additional meeting, apart from the regular Council meeting, was needed so she suggested that this item also be scheduled for the July 5 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to refer Petition 400-60 of 1983 to the Committee of the Whole for Thursday, July 5, 1984, and to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, July 10, 1984, at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 83-428)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: Public hearings to discuss an Urban Development Action Grant by Hito International, Inc., Riverwalk Condominiums, located at approximately 500 South and 1100 West.
Councilmember Shearer mentioned that this project was supposed to be built on the Brown Floral property but the property is for sale again. Ms. von der Esch explained that Hito lost their financial partner and they were trying to secure another partner. Apparently there was a verbal agreement with Brown Floral for purchase of the property but no money had been placed on the property so Brown Floral put the property back on the market. Councilmember Mabey suggested that the public hearings could be scheduled and the situation could be checked. If necessary the public hearings could be canceled.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to schedule public hearings on Tuesday, April 10, 1984, at 7:20 p.m. and on Tuesday, April 17, 1984, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the application for an Urban Development Action Grant by Hito International, Inc., which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(T 84-6)
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
#1. RE: A joint resolution of the Mayor and City Council of Salt Lake City to declare an emergency flooding condition in Rose Park and urge the construction of a dike.
Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, presented the proposed resolution to be signed by the Mayor and Council. Copies of the resolution would then be forwarded to Salt Lake County and the State of Utah. Mr. Haines said that as early as November 1983 the public works and engineering departments felt that the probability was good that the elevation of the Great Salt Lake would rise to a level which would threaten the Rose Park area with flooding. These departments submitted an appeal to the county to have a dike constructed at 1800 North. Mr. Haines said that the county referred this matter to an engineering firm and recently the firm submitted the same recommendation as the city had submitted in November.
Mr. Haines felt that a dike needs to be constructed and in place no later than Memorial Day weekend because there is a high probability that Morton Meadows will flood if the dike is not in place. This assumption is based on the predicted rise of the lake and last year’s experience. Mr. Haines said that this project is believed to be a legitimate county flood-control project and they should assume the responsibility for this situation. The funding decision is also a responsibility of the county. Mr. Haines mentioned that the city has been restrained in suggesting that a situation similar to last year will occur again, however, there is a risk involved to the Rose Park area without the construction of a dike. He said that the dike would be located where Redwood Road crosses the Jordan River. It would extend in a north westerly direction to the city drain at which point there would be pumping facilities. Mr. Haines recommended that the resolution be adopted by the City Council.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Resolution 39 of 1984 declaring an emergency condition in Rose Park and urging state and county officials to fund and construct diking to prevent Rose Park area flooding from the Great Salt Lake, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Whitehead who was absent when the vote was taken.
(R 84-6)
The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.