PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1985
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1985, AT 4:15 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD WHITEHEAD EARL F. HARDWICK GRANT MABEY THOMAS M. GODFREY SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER.
Councilmember Kirk was absent from the meeting.
Mayor Palmer DePaulis, Roger Cutler, city attorney, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy recorder, were present. Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, and Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, were absent from the meeting.
Council Chairperson Fonnesbeck presided at and conducted the meeting.
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL
#1. RE: An ordinance exempting flying reindeer from altitude restrictions.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Ordinance 92 of 1985 amending Title 2 by adding Section 2-3-8(e) to the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, exempting flying reindeer from altitude restrictions on Christmas Eve only, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Whitehead who voted nay.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Whitehead expressed concern about the safety of people who might be out on Christmas Eve when the reindeer would be flying low.
(O 85-40)
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: Easements for the Hartland, Ltd. project.
ACTION: Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading approve the request of Hartland, Ltd., with the City Engineer’s favorable recommendation and subject to approval by the City Attorney, to enter into an agreement to: 1) consolidate all of the City’s claims in drainage ditch easements into one easement C.W.A. Drain, and 2) narrow the existing width of the easement from 66’ to 20’ and transfer the balance to Hartland, Ltd., which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
DISCUSSION: Craig Peterson, director of development services, explained that Hartland could not get a building permit pending certain easements. Jim Lakesly, PSC Company, outlined the easements on a map and explained that they wanted the easements consolidated into one.
(W 85-6)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: An ordinance relating to numismatic dealers and an ordinance relating to auctioneers and auctions.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Ordinance 93 of 1985, as amended, amending Chapter 16 of Title 20, of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to numismatic dealers, by adding a new Section 16 relating to equivalent alternative methods of regulation; and adopt Ordinance 94 of 1985, as amended, amending Chapter 5 of Title 20, of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to auctioneers and auctions, by adding a new Section 36 relating to equivalent alternative methods of regulation, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Police Chief Willoughby explained that the current ordinance was enacted in order to try and control stolen precious metals and coins as well as protect dealers and citizens. He said that the numismatic convention was planning to come to Salt Lake but the current ordinance would create problems regarding sales during the convention. He suggested that an alternative method of regulation for conventions, approved by the Mayor, would be effective in maintaining the intent of the ordinance. Dennis Piercey, attorney representing the American Numismatic Association, agreed with the principles of the ordinance but reiterated that it did not contemplate conventions.
Ruth Ann Brettell, ANA, indicated that they did not object to the police department monitoring transactions of nonmembers but requested that members of ANA not be monitored. She said that the organization polices itself. Walter Miller, deputy city attorney, explained that the methods of alternative regulation would be equivalent and he said this was a reasonable exception. Councilmember Fonnesbeck expressed concern that these amendments would benefit only this one group. Mr. Miller anticipated that in the future other such in practicalities in ordinances would have to be addressed and he indicated that the proposed changes were important beyond this particular situation. Councilmember Mabey suggested that these amendments be approved but the issue be reconsidered. Councilmember Fonnesbeck suggested that the decision regarding the proposed alternative regulations be subject to final approval by the City Council and she requested that the ordinances reflect this amendment.
(O 85-41 and 42)
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.