PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1984
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 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 SYDNEY R. FONNESI3ECK EDWARD W. PARKER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Council Chairperson Ronald Whitehead presided at the meeting.
POLICY SESSION
Councilmember Parker briefed the Council on the Parks Department’s conceptual plans for the Fairmont Park Duck Pond. The Parks Department plans to complete the modifications by mid-summer 1985. Councilmember Davis expressed concern that the water would stagnate as it has in the Liberty Park pond. Mayor Ted Wilson briefed the Council on attempts to submit an application to the International Olympic Organizing Committee to host the 1996 Winter Olympics. He stated that the application can only be submitted by Salt Lake City and the decision to submit an application must be made by city officials.
The Utah Winter Games Committee, which was created by Gov. Scott Matheson, has drafted a request for a proposal for a study to determine whether SLC should submit an application to host the games. The study will 1) poll public opinion; 2) study local government involvement. The study will cost $100,000 which will be paid by SLC ($30,000) and the State of Utah ($70,000). Councilmember Shearer said she felt private donations should be sought to pay the city’s portion of the cost of the study. The mayor stated he would ask for a contingency appropriation rather than seek donations. The mayor asked for the Council’s support in making a decision on whether to bid to host the games.
Ms. Leigh von der Esch briefed the Council on a petition requesting that SLC bars be allowed to remain open until 2:00 a.m. year-round. The Council ask Ms. von der Esch to contact the petitioners to determine whether the situation had changed since the Council has last reviewed the same request. The Council scheduled a fall retreat for September 15 and 16, 1984. Ms. von der Esch briefed the Council on the agenda.
The policy session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1984, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 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.
Councilmember Earl Hardwick was absent from the meeting.
Mayor Ted L. Wilson, Albert E. Haines, chief administrative officer, and Roger Cutler, city attorney, were present at the meeting.
Council Chairperson Ronald Whitehead presided at and Councilmember Edward Parker conducted the meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Shearer seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, August 14, 1984, which motion carried, all members present voting aye, except Councilmembers Fonnesbeck and Davis who were absent at the time of the vote.
(M 84-1)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-114 of 1984 submitted by Norman Fife.
RE: Requesting vacation of an alley system located between Stringham and Ashton Avenues and west of 1300 East Street.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to set a date for a public hearing on Tuesday, October 9, 1984, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Petition No. 400-114, which motion carried all members present voting aye, except Councilmember Mabey who was absent at the time of the vote.
(P 84-197)
Petition 400-181 of 1984 submitted by Donald A. Mackey,
RE: Requesting closure of a portion of the city’s prescriptive easement in a dirt road running north from Tomahawk Drive (590 North) at approximately 1393 East in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Ordinance 56 of 1984 closing a portion of the city’s prescriptive easement in a dirt road running north from Tomahawk Drive at approximately 1393 East in Salt Lake City, Utah, which motion carried, all members present voting aye, except Councilmember Mabey who was absent at the time of the vote.
(P 84-39)
Petition 313 of 1982 submitted by Union Pacific Railroad Company.
RE: Adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 of 1983 to close a portion of 200 North by extending the deadline to November 6, 1984.
Councilmember Shearer said that the railroad is very close to completing the conditions necessary. Councilmember Whitehead said that there are franchises that have not been renewed with the railroad. People in the area of South Temple wanted to get the tracks removed from South Temple. He said that the Council needs to review the entire railroad situation, both positive and negative impacts on the community.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Ordinance 55 of 1984, amending Ordinance 60 of 1983 to close a portion of 200 North by extending the deadline to November 6, 1984, which motion carried, all members present voting aye, except Councilmember Mabey who was absent at the time of the vote.
(P 82-358)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY ATTORNEY
#1. RE: An ordinance deleting Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, relating to the Shade Tree Commission.
Without objection, Councilmember Parker referred the ordinance to consent agenda for Tuesday, September 11, 1984.
(O 84-26)
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
#1. RE: The issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds in the amount of $10,000,000 to assist Devereaux Partners in financing the purchase of Floors 3, 4 and all or a portion of 5 of a condominium office and commercial retail building referred to as 3 Triad Center, North Plaza Terrace, located on Block 84 in Triad Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, together with the parking areas related to the portion of 3 Triad Center being acquired by Devereaux Partners, it being anticipated that Devereaux Partners will lease the property to the State of Utah and possibly to one or more additional tenants.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to refer the inducement resolution to committee of the whole on Thursday, September 6, 1984 for discussion and set a date for a public hearing on Tuesday, September 11, 1984, which motion carried, all members present voting aye, except Councilmember Mabey who was absent at the time of the vote.
(Q 84-16)
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
#1. RE: Appointments of Randy Dixon, Brad Rich, Mary Elean Sloan, Ranch Kimball, and the reappointments of Tom Sieg and Henry Whiteside to the Historical Landmarks Committee.
Councilmember Davis said that the Landmarks Committee members are all historic preservation people with very few lay people. She felt there should be more cross section of people appointed. She also said that nine of the 12 members also live in Council District 3 and felt that there should be more of a geographical cross section in all committees. Mayor Wilson felt the people he had recommended were all qualified and said that he had not considered geographics. He said he receives recommendations from the committees. He said that the city’s two historic districts are located in Council District 3. He indicated that his staff would do a survey of all committees regarding geographics.
Councilmember Davis moved to refer the appointments back to the mayor for review and resubmission to the Council. No second was received.
Councilmember Davis withdrew her first motion and moved to deny the appointments to the Landmarks Committee, which motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to refer the appointments of Randy Dixon, Brad Rich, Mary Elean Sloan, Ranch Kimball, and the reappointments of Tom Sieg and Henry Whiteside to the Historical Landmarks Committee to consent agenda for Tuesday, September 11, 1984, which motion carried all members present voting aye, except Councilmember Davis who voted nay and Councilmember Mabey who was absent at the time of the vote.
(I 84-15)
#2. RE: Appointment of Robert Springmeyer Jr. and the reappointment of Frank Moss and Yan Ross to the Air Travel Commission.
Without objection, Councilmember Parker referred the appointments to the Air Travel Commission to the consent agenda for Tuesday, September 11, 1984.
(I 84-16)
#3. RE: Appointment of Cindy Gust-Jensen to the Salt Lake City/County Board of Health.
Without objection, Councilmember Parker referred the appointment of Cindy Gust-Jensen to the Board of Health to the consent agenda for Tuesday, September 11, 1984.
(I 84-2)
#3. RE: Approve the appointment of Ms. LaVone Liddle-Gamonal to the Salt Lake Planning and Zoning Commission.
Without objection, Councilmember Parker referred the appointment of LaVone Liddle-Gamorial to the Planning Commission to the consent agenda for Tuesday, September 11, 1984.
(I 84-17)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: Bid opening for Street Lighting Assessment District #2.
Mr. Timothy Harpst, transportation, indicated that no bids had been received for the lighting district. He said he would contact the attorney’s office to find out if the city could now negotiate a contract for the services.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to request the transportation division to report back and advise the Council the process to establish the lighting district since there were no bids received, which motion carried, all members present voting aye, except Councilmembers Fonnesbeck and Davis who were absent at the time of the vote.
(Q 83-5)
#2. A resolution to create Salt Lake City, Utah, Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-763, and to authorize construction of improvements as set forth in the Notice of Intention and to create the Special Improvement District, and authorize the city to proceed with an agreement with UDOT for right-of-way acquisition of the California Avenue and 1-215 Interchange. (Relating to the Westside Improvement District, California Avenue, Indiana Avenue, etc.)
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Resolution 89 of 1984, creating Special Improvement District No. 38-763, which motion carried, all members present voting aye, except Councilmember Mabey who was absent at the time of the vote.
(Q 84-6)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.
RE: Consider and adopt a resolution approving the issuance and sale by the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City of the Authority’s Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000 to finance the acquisition and construction of a multifamily rental housing project to be owned by a joint venture comprised of Western Devcor, and Arizona Corporation, and Ponderosa Construction, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, or their designee.
A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. to discuss this issue. Lynn Redding, Western Devcor, explained that they received a resolution for this project and building permits and plans are now being processed. He said that upon approval, construction will begin on the 192 unit apartment complex at 1100 North and Redwood Road. He said there will be 15.7 units per acre. Councilmember Whitehead had concerns about the city issuing bonds for apartments in this area since there are already so many apartments. He felt that single family homes were needed. Mr. Redding, said that the Board of Adjustment has approved this project. He said this is part of Ivory and the master plan for apartments in the area. He also said that the project was taken over from Granada and had met all the previous requirements. Councilmember Whitehead had concerns that the area had been rezoned from “R-6” to “R-2A” to control the number of units per acre, however, the Board of Adjustment approved the project.
Councilmembers Whitehead and Shearer requested that in the future, the Housing Authority take matters of this kind to the neighborhood community councils. Preston Kirk, Prudential-Bache, John Hiskey, Housing Authority, and Boyd Ferguson, Chapman and Cutler, explained that this is somewhat like an Industrial Revenue Bond, however, 20% of the units will be rented to low income families in order for the developer to receive the tax exempt bonds. Mr. Ferguson also explained that the Council was providing a forum for the public hearing and that it would be the Housing Authority issuing the bonds. He said that it would be best if the Council approved the resolution, however, the Housing Authority could still issue bonds.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Davis seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Shearer seconded to adopt Resolution 88 of 1984, approving the issuance and sale by the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City of the Authority’s Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, which motion carried, all members present voting aye, except Councilmember Whitehead who voted nay.
(Q 84-15)
CITIZEN COMMENTS
#1. Michael Bennett, National Association of Rail Passengers, addressed the Council with a proposal concerning the location of an Amtrak Passenger Station. He showed a map of his proposal and said that he felt that the Amtrak Station should stay in the Rio Grande Depot. He felt that the H. W. Bentz property across the street from the depot should be improved for use by the Historical Society. He said that a building underground could serve as a museum and Pioneer Park extended above ground. He said that Portland had recently built this type of project. He felt that the warehouse facility would be improper for the Amtrak Station. He said that the warehouse could be used for bus maintenance. Mr. Bennett felt that the Historical Society and Amtrak could both occupy this area comfortably. He said that the public should be given priority. He also presented a scale model of his proposal. Mayor Wilson invited Mr. Bennett to work further with the city on this project.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.