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Elko, NV · January 24, 2023

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City of Elko ) County of Elko ) State of Nevada ) SS January 24, 2023 The City Council of the City of Elko, State of Nevada met for a regular meeting beginning at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, January 24, 2023. The meeting was held in the council chambers, 1751 College Ave., Elko. This meeting was called to order by Mayor Reece Keener. The public can watch the meeting by phone, tablet, laptop, or computer by going to the link provided on the agenda. Questions can be sent to cityclerk@elkocitynv.gov. I. CALL TO ORDER The Agenda for this meeting of the City of Elko City Council has been properly posted for this date and time in accordance with NRS requirements. II ROLL CALL . Present: Reece Keener, Mayor Mandy Simons, Councilwoman Clair Morris, Councilman Giovanni Puccinelli, Councilman Absent: Chip Stone, Councilman City Staff Present: Diann Byington, Recording Secretary Jan Baum, Financial Services Director Jeff Ford, Building Official Jim Foster, Airport Manager Cathy Laughlin, City Planner Candi Quilici, Accounting Manager Michele Rambo, Development Manager Susie Shurtz, Human Resources Manager Dave Stanton, City Attorney Dennis Strickland, Public Works Director Bob Thibault, Civil Engineer Scott Wilkinson, Assistant City Manager Kelly Wooldridge, City Clerk James Wiley, Parks and Recreation Director Dale Johnson, Utilities Director Curtis Calder, City Manager DJ Smith, Computer Information Systems Coordinator James Johnston, Deputy Fire Chief January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 1 of 15 Mike Palhegyi, Police Lieutenant III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC Pursuant to N.R.S. 241, this time is devoted to comments by the public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item on the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a successive agenda and identified as an item for possible action. ACTION WILL NOT BE TAKEN There were no public comments. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 10, 2023 Regular Session Mayor Keener asked for the ending time of the meeting be added to the minutes. The minutes were approved by general consent. PRESENTATION Presentation of a Retirement Plaque by the Mayor to Dennis Strickland, Public Works Director in recognition of his many years of dedication and service to the Citizens of Elko, and matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY - NON ACTION ITEM Mayor Keener said a few words in appreciation for all the work he has done for the City. He presented Dennis Strickland with a retirement plaque. Councilwoman Simons said the progress they have made in his department is tremendous. He didn't just think about his own budget, he cared about other departments. Councilman Morris said he has been impressed, especially in the last year. Councilman Puccinelli said he was naive as to what Mr. Strickland did until he joined City Council. He wished him good luck. Dennis Strickland thanked his parents for training him, Delmo Andreozzi for his shot, Mr. Franzoia and other previous Council Members, for having his back, and all his supervisors and employees. He has worked hard for the City by striving to do more with less. He has worked with some wonderful people. Presentation of a Retirement Plaque to Bryan Drake, Police Department, Detective Sergeant, and matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY - NON ACTION ITEM January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 2 of 15 Judge Drake was not present. CONSENT AGENDA Review, consideration, and possible approval of a List of Appraisers, recommended by the City Manager, for the purpose of conducting appraisals during the 2023 Calendar Year, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Elko City Code Section 8-1-1 requires the City Manager or designee to compile and submit a List of Appraisers qualified to conduct business in the City of Elko to the City Council on or about January 1st of each year. The Planning Department has developed a list of qualified appraisers interested in conducting business with the City of Elko, and the City Manager has approved the list. CL ** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Puccinelli to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) VI. APPROPRIATION Review and possible approval of General Warrants, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Puccinelli to approve the general warrants in the amount of $1,484,636.08. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) Review and possible ratification of General Hand-Cut checks, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Simons to approve the hand-cut checks in the amount of $125,422.88. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) Review and possible ratification of Utility Refunds, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ** A motion was made by Council Member Puccinelli, seconded by Council Member Simons to approve the utility refunds in the amount of $1,130.25. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 3 of 15 Review and possible approval of Stonerock Sound & Lighting warrants, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Puccinelli to approve the Stonerock Sound & Lighting in the amount of $400. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) SUBDIVISION Review, consideration, and possible approval of Final Map No. 7-22, filed by DBG Investment, Inc., for the development of a subdivision entitled Bergeron Village Phase 1 involving the proposed division of approximately 44.345 acres of property into 16 lots for residential development and 2 remainder lots within the R (Multiple-Family and Single- Family Residential) and R1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Subject property is located on the west side of East Jennings Way north of Puccinelli Parkway. (APN 001-562-015). The Planning Commission considered this item on January 3, 2023, and took action to forward a recommendation to conditionally approve Final Map 7-22. MR Michele Rambo, Development Manager, explained this is a final map for phase one of Bergeron Village. It is located at the very top of East Jennings. The final map conforms with the tentative map. It also conforms with code requirements with the exceptions of a few lots that were granted modification of standards. Staff recommended conditional approval. ** A motion was made by Council Member Puccinelli, seconded by Council Member Morris to conditionally approve Final Map 7-22 for the Bergeron Village Phase 1 subdivision subject to the findings and conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) Review, consideration, and possible approval of Final Map No. 6-22, filed by BELDCO, LLC, for the development of a subdivision entitled Bergeron Village Phase 2 involving the proposed division of approximately 23.476 acres of property into 24 lots for residential development and 2 remainder lots within the R (Multiple-Family and Single-Family Residential) and R1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Subject property is located on the northeast side of East Jennings Way north of the future Zephyr Heights subdivision. (APN 001-562-014). The Planning Commission considered this item on January 3, 2023, and took action to forward a recommendation to conditionally approve Final Map 6-22. MR January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 4 of 15 Ms. Rambo explained this is phase 2 of Bergeron Village. The final map conforms to code requirements with the exception of lot 15, which was granted a modification of standards. Staff recommended conditional approval. ** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Puccinelli to conditionally approve Final Map 6-22 for the Bergeron Village Phase 2 subdivision subject to the findings and conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) NEW BUSINESS Review, consideration, and possible approval of a Performance/Maintenance Agreement for subdivision improvements associated with the Bergeron Village Phase 1 subdivision, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Elko City Code 3-3-21 requires the subdivider to have executed and filed an agreement between the subdivider and the City for the required subdivision improvements, including stipulations on the timeframe for when those improvements are to be completed, and to post a performance guarantee in accordance with Elko City Code 3-3-22. MR Ms. Rambo explained this is our standard performance/maintenance agreement. It has been reviewed by the City Attorney and the applicant. ** A motion was made by Council Member Puccinelli, seconded by Council Member Simons to approve the Performance/Maintenance Agreement for subdivision improvements associated with the Bergeron Village Phase 1 subdivision and require that the developer enter into the agreement within 30 days. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) Review, consideration, and possible approval of a Performance/Maintenance Agreement for subdivision improvements associated with the Bergeron Village Phase 2 subdivision, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Elko City Code 3-3-21 requires the subdivider to have executed and filed an agreement between the subdivider and the City for the required subdivision improvements, including stipulations on the timeframe for when those improvements are to be completed, and to post a performance guarantee in accordance with Elko City Code 3-3-22. MR Ms. Rambo explained this is our standard agreement to go along with the final map. The City Attorney and the applicant have reviewed it without any concerns. ** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Morris to approve the Performance/Maintenance Agreement for subdivision improvements associated January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 5 of 15 with the Bergeron Village Phase 2 subdivision and require that the developer enter into the agreement within 30 days. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) Review, consideration, and possible approval of the initiation of a land exchange with Jordanelle Third Mortgage, LLC to obtain the needed Right-of-Way for the southwest portion of future Errecart Boulevard, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION City Staff has been working to obtain the needed Rights-of-Way for the future Errecart Boulevard expansion. This expansion is an important component of the City’s economic development plans. The last remaining property the City must obtain from a private property owner is the southwest portion, generally located south of the terminus of Morse Lane off Bullion Road. The property owner, Jordanelle Third Mortgage, has indicated its willingness to consider a conveyance to the City of the needed land in exchange for an equal amount of City-owned land. Staff is requesting formal City Council approval to move forward with this land exchange process. If approved, City Staff believes the exchange can be effected without a public sale pursuant to NRS 268.063, which permits the City Council to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of real property for the purposes of economic development for less than fair market value after obtaining an appraisal of the property to be disposed of. This will require a resolution of the City Council at a future meeting. After the exchange, the City intends to dedicate the newly-acquired property to itself for right-of-way and other public purposes. MR Ms. Rambo explained we have most of the Errecart Blvd. right-of-way taken care of. There is this one piece that we would like to obtain. We wanted to get direction from Council to move forward and decide upon a piece of land for the exchange. Scott MacRitchie said he has met with staff and he was very open to the idea of this to ensure the completion of Errecart Blvd. Scott Wilkinson, Assistant City Manager, noted on the overhead which lot they are looking at (larger property on the left side of the exhibit). Part of that will be utilized for the "We The People" project. This property will be the easiest to develop. Mayor Keener said he was all for this. He called for public comment without a response. ** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Morris to direct staff to initiate the land exchange process with Jordanelle Third Mortgage, LLC to obtain land needed for future Errecart Boulevard Right-of-Way and to obtain an appraisal of the City owned property to be disposed of. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 6 of 15 Review, consideration, and possible action to accept a dedication of Right-of-Way and temporary slope easements for a portion of Pinion Road within APN 001-920-056, from the Rita Ann Stitzel Revocable Living Trust, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The proposed right-of-way and temporary slope easements will facilitate the installation of water infrastructure associated with the projects proposed under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for water infrastructure. This is a portion of the Right-of-Way needed to connect Pinion Road to the future Errecart Boulevard. Portions on other parcels are being dedicated separately. BT Bob Thibault, Civil Engineer, explained this goes hand-in-hand with the last item but this is closer to the Hospital. There is one last piece of right-of-way needed for this project that will be on the agenda for the next meeting. ** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Simons to accept the Deed of Dedication for Pinion Road on APN 001-920-056. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) Review, consideration and possible action on Golf Professional Proposals for Ruby View Golf Course, including the selection of a qualified individual to enter into negotiations with, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION A total of five (5) proposals were received and reviewed by the Selection Committee: Scott Ballif, Rick Longhurst, Swing Hard, LLC, JD’s Golf Management, LLC and Golf Automation. Copies of the Golf Professional Proposals have been included in the agenda packet for review. While the Committee was impressed with all five (5) proposals, the committee unanimously recommends the City begin contract negotiations with Rick Longhurst for Golf Professional services at Ruby View Golf Course. Regardless of the City Council’s final decision, it must be contingent upon successfully negotiating an agreement with the Golf Professional. Staff anticipates a final agreement will be presented for consideration at the February 14, 2023 City Council meeting. JB Jan Baum, Financial Services Director, explained they had a great meeting with the selection committee. We reviewed all the proposals and after some discussion, we came to this recommendation. Mayor Keener felt the public was behind Rick Longhurst. Councilman Morris was impressed with all of the proposals. He has watched Mr. Longhurst over the years. He has done a lot of good work at several golf courses. He will be a good addition and will do a good job. January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 7 of 15 Mayor Keener called for public comments without a response. ** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Puccinelli to recommend the City begin contract negotiations with Rick Longhurst for Golf Professional Services at Ruby View Golf Course, and the contract be contingent upon that they do successfully negotiate a contract. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) Review, consideration, and possible direction for proposed Landfill price increases, timing of increases and possible business impact statement, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The City of Elko budgeted an operating loss for fiscal year 2023 for the Landfill. In addition to the operating loss budgeted the Landfill recently incurred a large unexpected capital equipment purchase for a new compactor which was close to $1 million. Based on the increased cost to operate and maintain the Landfill City Staff is proposing price increases to the City of Elko Landfill. JB Ms. Baum said she and Shane have prepared a presentation supporting the price increase. (see presentation) Shane Fertig, Landfill Superintendent, explained disposing of tires is getting harder and more expensive to do. They are proposing an increase for tires. Mayor Keener said if we do an increase, you would want it to start at the start of the new fiscal year. How will that impact Elko Sanitation. Mr. Fertig answered Elko Sanitation can increase their fees to the County at any time they want. They are not locked into a franchise agreement like City residences. Ms. Baum continued with the presentation. Mayor Keener wanted to see a tiered pricing model, City vs. County. Mr. Fertig said his recommendation would be the $10/$40. That change will get us through several years. Ms. Baum stated they will have to research how to model the proposal to determine where the waste is coming from. It will be up to people at the window to let them know ask the questions. We will also have to visit with Elko Sanitation about where they are bringing the waste from. Councilman Morris felt it was a necessary evil. We haven't had an increase for a long while. January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 8 of 15 ** A motion was made by Council Member Morris to direct staff to explore different options based on the $10 minimum, $40 per ton recommendation. The motion failed for lack of a second. Ms. Baum asked for more clarification. Councilman Puccinelli said he got a tour of the place. With everything they have to do to meet the laws/requirements, he has no problem with the $10/$40. He felt $5 was cheap. Mayor Keener asked if he wanted to entertain the tiered pricing schedule. Councilman Morris felt it would be a nightmare with customers and asking for their driver's license. Councilman Puccinelli felt it would slow the process down and cause issues with some people. Mr. Fertig said they want to keep it as streamlined as possible. Mayor Keener agreed that we want to avoid conflict. We should just go with the recommendation. Kelly Wooldridge, City Clerk, said we will need a Business Impact Statement and it will need to be in the motion. Ms. Baum added that we want this to be effective July 1, 2023 but she wanted to make sure Council was in agreement with that. ** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Morris to direct staff to come back with a resolution using the $10 minimum/$40 per ton for waste, $10 minimum/$250 per ton for tires, and all other price increases and changes as presented, done as a one-time increase going into effect July 1, 2023, subject to a performing a Business Impact Statement. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE First reading of proposed Ordinance No. 878, repealing and replacing Elko City Code Title 8, Chapter 7 (Street Vacation Procedures) to modify the process for vacating or abandoning city Rights-of-Way or easements, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Title 8, Chapter 7 (Street Vacation Procedures) within the City of Elko Code does not conform to current NRS Section 278.480 when dealing with the process for vacating city rights-of- way or easements. For example, the City Code requires multiple hearings at both Planning Commission and City Council, while the NRS only requires one hearing at City Council. January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 9 of 15 Staff feels that the current city process should conform with the simpler process outlined in the NRS. The City Council initiated the proposed changes on January 10, 2023. At that time, the City Council requested that staff add a provision allowing them to refer the proposed vacation or abandonment to Planning Commission if they desire. The revised language has been included in the attached Ordinance highlighted in yellow. MR Michele Rambo, Development Manager, explained we started this process at the last meeting. The updated version of the changes was included in the packet. She recommended first reading. Mayor Keener called for public comments. ** A motion was made by Council Member Puccinelli, seconded by Council Member Morris to conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 878 and direct staff to set the matter for second reading, public hearing and possible adoption. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) PETITION, APPEAL, AND COMMUNICATION Review, consideration, and possible action to accept a petition for the vacation of 6th Street between Idaho Street and Court Street consisting of an area approximately 18,133 sq. ft. as well as the public alley right-of-way of Block 4 of the Map of the Town of Elko recorded as File No. 1, consisting of an area approximately 6,003 sq. ft., filed by County of Elko and processed as Vacation No. 1-23, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION County of Elko has recently purchased all of the parcels on Block 4 of the Map of the Town of Elko, recorded as File No. 1 and would like to merge all the parcels with the existing Courthouse and Administration building to build a new Judicial Center, County of Elko Complex. Vacation of the street between the parcels as well as the alley is the start of this process. CL Cathy Laughlin, City Planner, explained we are still under the old vacation procedures. There are several utilities in the street and the alley where they will propose an easement. With this they can redesign the street as parking. The entire block will be merged with all of their parcels. This will benefit the redevelopment area. Mayor Keener said 6th Street was marked as George Bouchier. Ms. Laughlin said that was never changed in our records. Mayor Keener called for public comments without a response. ** A motion was made by Council Member Simons, seconded by Council Member Morris to accept the petition for vacation of 6th Street between Idaho Street and Court Street as well as January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 10 of 15 the alley in Block 4 of the Map of the Town of Elko, recorded as File No. 1 and forward this item to the Planning Commission for further consideration. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) VII. REPORTS A. Mayor and City Council Mayor Keener noted this should have been Curtis Calder's final meeting. He was unable to join us tonight but he probably didn't want us to make a big deal about his retirement. The Igloo celebrated the opening of their new hockey rink last weekend. He was able to be there and participate in the ceremony. Councilman Puccinelli said the ice hockey rink group that put it together, did a great job. Mayor Keener mentioned gold prices are going up. They are the highest we have seen in a long while. That will help our local economy. He recognized Annette Kerr in the audience and mentioned he heard there was a new chairman for the ECVA Board. Annette Kerr, ECVA, said Chip Stone was nominated and elected to be the new Chair. Delmo Andreozzi will be the new Vice Chair. Patricia Anderson will be the new marketing committee liaison. B. City Manager Jan Baum said a week ago we had Wayne Carlson come and give us a training session. The Financial Services Director is still in background and we are hoping for a positive result there. She has been spending a lot of time with Curtis and absorbing all she can. C. Assistant City Manager Scott Wilkinson said he declared a cold weather emergency. We had 7 rooms available for that. We find out tomorrow about the actual occupancy. D. Utilities Director No report. E. Public Works Director No report. F. Airport Manager January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 11 of 15 Jim Foster said we are dealing with a bunch of snow. We are two weeks in to the SkyWest new schedule and the numbers are going up. Some of the advance booking numbers are trending high. It is positive right now. We are working on other options to get us more service. Mayor Keener asked how IDK Deli is doing. Mr. Foster answered they changed their schedule and are not serving dinner anymore. Lunch is looking positive. The lunch crowd is picking up a bit. G. City Attorney No report. H. Fire Chief Deputy Chief Johnston said he is covering and learning as he goes. There was one call at the SnoBowl recently. They went there to help with evacuation but most of it was done before they arrived. I. Police Chief No report. Councilwoman Simons said the award ceremony was great and congratulated everyone. J. City Clerk Kelly Wooldridge reported she and Diann did some research on the new Agenda Management. It was confusing to people where in the minutes you would see "attached" but it was hard to find. We discovered we could create a minutes packet that will have all items on the agenda packet and items added after the meeting. We went back over the last year and have created minute packets for all meetings. The training session that Jan mentioned is now available to watch. K. City Planner No report. L. Development Manager No report. M. Financial Services Director No report. N. Parks and Recreation Director January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 12 of 15 James Wiley said we have done a lot of work to figure out what went wrong with the ski lift. The lift did what it was supposed to do and not allow us to run it in unsafe conditions. Evacuation took 2 hours 45 minutes. Thankfully, we got everyone off before it got dark. It was unfortunate but occasionally we have to make these hard decisions and he felt they made the right decision to evacuate the lift. They are working with a group out of Salt Lake City on fixing the lift. The lift is down and will not be running any time soon. It will take months to fix it. The rope tow is still running and we will run it as long as we can. Mayor Keener noted the ski lift and the swimming pool are the same age. Mr. Wiley said he did a quick search on replacing the ski lift and it will cost several million dollars. We are looking at other options that might be available. O. Civil Engineer No report. P. Building Official Jeff Ford said a few days after the last meeting, the Komatsu people reached out and said they are ready to start the next phase of their project. Mayor Keener saw a bunch of payables to WC3. Mr. Ford said they have stayed busy with house projects/small stuff. We are staying busy. 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING Second reading, public hearing, and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 879, an amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance, specifically an amendment to Title 3, Chapter 2, Section 12 of the Elko City Code entitled “LI, GI Industrial Districts” of the Elko City Code, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION On November 22, 2022, City Council approved initiation of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2-22 and directed Staff to refer it to the Planning Commission for their consideration. The Planning Commission reviewed the ordinance at their January 3, 2023 meeting and forwarded a recommendation to City Council to adopt Ordinance 879, which approves Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2-22. City Council conducted the first reading at their January 10, 2023 meeting. CL Cathy Laughlin, City Planner, explained this is the final step in the zoning ordinance amendment. This clarifies some of the residential uses in those areas. It was a lot of housekeeping. We did not change anything between first reading and second reading. Mayor Keener called for public comments without a response. January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 13 of 15 ** A motion was made by Council Member Morris, seconded by Council Member Simons to approve second reading, public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 879. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) Second reading, public hearing, and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 875 an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 6, Section 10 Allocation and use of Transient Lodging Tax Funds, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION On September 27, 2022, City Council approved a 1% increase the transient lodging tax and reallocating .5% of the ECVA Marketing transient tax allocation to the ECVA facility fund. The Council directed City Staff to complete a Business Impact Statement pursuant to NRS 237.090. On December 13, 2022, the City Council determined that that the increase in Transient Lodging Tax by 1% does not impose a direct and significant economic burden on a business or directly restrict the formation, operation or expansion of a business and to conduct the first reading of Ordinance 875. On January 10, 2023 City Council passed first reading of Ordinance 875, with one minor edit changing the effective date to the month following the passage of the ordinance. KW Kelly Wooldridge, City Clerk, explained she had not received any comments from the public. We sent out letters to the hoteliers letting them know if this passes tonight, it will be in effect beginning February 1st. Mayor Keener called for public comments without a response. ** A motion was made by Council Member Puccinelli, seconded by Council Member Morris to approve second reading, public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 875. The motion passed unanimously. (4-0) VIII. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC Pursuant to N.R.S. 241, this time is devoted to comments by the public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item on the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a successive agenda and identified as an item for possible action. ACTION WILL NOT BE TAKEN There were no public comments. There being no further business, Mayor Reece Keener adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m. January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 14 of 15 Mayor Reece Keener Kelly Wooldridge, City Clerk January 24, 2023 City Council | Minutes Page 15 of 15

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CITY OF ELKO CITY MANAGER 1751 COLLEGE AVENUE ELKO, NEVADA 89801 (775) 777-7110/FAX (775) 777-7119 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Elko City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 4:00 P.M., P.D.T. in the Council Chambers at Elko City Hall, 1751 College Avenue, Elko, Nevada. The public can view the virtual meeting on a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone at: https://ob.elkocitynv.gov/onbaseagendaonline Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/149316045 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 149-316-045 United States: +1 (646) 749-3122 Attached with this notice is the agenda for said meeting of the Council. In accordance with NRS 241.020, the public notice and agenda were posted on the City of Elko Website at http://www.elkocitynv.com the State of Nevada’s Public Notice Website at https://notice.nv.gov, and in the following locations: ELKO CITY HALL 1751 College Avenue, Elko, NV 89801 Date/time Posted: 9:00 A.M., P.D.T. Thursday, January 19, 2023 Posted by: Kim Wilkinson Administrative Assistant The public may contact Kim Wilkinson by phone at (775) 777-7110 or email at kwilkinson@elkocitynv.gov to request supporting material for the meeting described herein. The agenda and supporting material is available on the City website at http://www.elkocity.com Dated this 19th day of January, 2023 NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Members of the public who are disabled and require special accommodations or assistance at the meeting are requested to notify the City of Elko, City Manager's Office, 1751 College Avenue, Elko, Nevada, 89801, or by calling (775) 777-7110. Curtis Calder, City Manager Elko, Nevada January 24, 2023 Elko City Council Page 1 City of Elko Regular Meeting City Council Agenda Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 4:00 P.M., P.D.T. Elko City Hall, Council Chambers 1751 College Avenue, Elko, Nevada 89801 https://ob.elkocitynv.gov/onbaseagendaonline https://meet.goto.com/149316045 I. CALL TO ORDER The Agenda for this meeting of the City of Elko City Council has been properly posted for this date and time in accordance with NRS requirements. II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC Pursuant to N.R.S. 241, this time is devoted to comments by the public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item on the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a successive agenda and identified as an item for possible action. ACTION WILL NOT BE TAKEN V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. January 10, 2023 Regular Session VI. PRESENTATION A. Presentation of a Retirement Plaque by the Mayor to Dennis Strickland, Public Works Director in recognition of his many years of of dedication and service to the Citizens of Elko, and matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY - NON ACTION ITEM B. Presentation of a Retirement Plaque to Bryan Drake, Police Department, Detective Sergeant, and matters related thereto. INFORMATION ONLY - NON ACTION ITEM January 24, 2023 Elko City Council Agenda Page 2 of 8 VII. CONSENT AGENDA A. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a List of Appraisers, recommended by the City Manager, for the purpose of conducting appraisals during the 2023 Calendar Year, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Elko City Code Section 8-1-1 requires the City Manager or designee to compile and submit a List of Appraisers qualified to conduct business in the City of Elko to the City Council on or about January 1st of each year. The Planning Department has developed a list of qualified appraisers interested in conducting business with the City of Elko, and the City Manager has approved the list. CL VIII. APPROPRIATION A. Review and possible approval of General Warrants, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION B. Review and possible ratification of General Hand-Cut checks, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION C. Review and possible ratification of Utility Refunds, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION D. Review and possible approval of Stonerock Sound & Lighting warrants, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION IX. SUBDIVISION A. Review, consideration, and possible approval of Final Map No. 7-22, filed by DBG Investment, Inc., for the development of a subdivision entitled Bergeron Village Phase 1 involving the proposed division of approximately 44.345 acres of property into 16 lots for residential development and 2 remainder lots within the R (Multiple-Family and Single-Family Residential) and R1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Subject property is located on the west side of East Jennings Way north of Puccinelli Parkway. (APN 001-562-015). The Planning Commission considered this item on January 3, 2023, and took action to forward a recommendation to conditionally approve Final Map 7-22. MR B. Review, consideration, and possible approval of Final Map No. 6-22, filed by BELDCO, LLC, for the development of a subdivision entitled Bergeron Village Phase 2 involving the proposed division of approximately 23.476 acres of property into 24 lots for residential development and January 24, 2023 Elko City Council Agenda Page 3 of 8 2 remainder lots within the R (Multiple-Family and Single-Family Residential) and R1 (Single- Family Residential) Zoning District, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Subject property is located on the northeast side of East Jennings Way north of the future Zephyr Heights subdivision. (APN 001-562-014). The Planning Commission considered this item on January 3, 2023, and took action to forward a recommendation to conditionally approve Final Map 6-22. MR X. NEW BUSINESS A. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a Performance/Maintenance Agreement for subdivision improvements associated with the Bergeron Village Phase 1 subdivision, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Elko City Code 3-3-21 requires the subdivider to have executed and filed an agreement between the subdivider and the City for the required subdivision improvements, including stipulations on the timeframe for when those improvements are to be completed, and to post a performance guarantee in accordance with Elko City Code 3-3-22. MR B. Review, consideration, and possible approval of a Performance/Maintenance Agreement for subdivision improvements associated with the Bergeron Village Phase 2 subdivision, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Elko City Code 3-3-21 requires the subdivider to have executed and filed an agreement between the subdivider and the City for the required subdivision improvements, including stipulations on the timeframe for when those improvements are to be completed, and to post a performance guarantee in accordance with Elko City Code 3-3-22. MR C. Review, consideration, and possible approval of the initiation of a land exchange with Jordanelle Third Mortgage, LLC to obtain the needed Right-of-Way for the southwest portion of future Errecart Boulevard, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION City Staff has been working to obtain the needed Rights-of-Way for the future Errecart Boulevard expansion. This expansion is an important component of the City’s economic development plans. The last remaining property the City must obtain from a private property owner is the southwest portion, generally located south of the terminus of Morse Lane off Bullion Road. The property owner, Jordanelle Third Mortgage, has indicated its willingness to consider a conveyance to the City of the needed land in exchange for an equal amount of City-owned land. Staff is requesting formal City Council approval to move forward with this land exchange process. If approved, City Staff believes the exchange can be effected without a public sale pursuant to NRS 268.063, which permits the City Council to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of real property for the purposes of economic development for less than fair market value after obtaining an appraisal of the property to be disposed of. This will require a resolution of the City Council at a future meeting. After the exchange, the City intends to dedicate the newly-acquired property to itself for right-of-way and other public purposes. MR January 24, 2023 Elko City Council Agenda Page 4 of 8 D. Review, consideration, and possible action to accept a dedication of Right-of-Way and temporary slope easements for a portion of Pinion Road within APN 001-920-056, from the Rita Ann Stitzel Revocable Living Trust, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The proposed right-of-way and temporary slope easements will facilitate the installation of water infrastructure associated with the projects proposed under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for water infrastructure. This is a portion of the Right-of-Way needed to connect Pinion Road to the future Errecart Boulevard. Portions on other parcels are being dedicated separately. BT E. Review, consideration and possible action on Golf Professional Proposals for Ruby View Golf Course, including the selection of a qualified individual to enter into negotiations with, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION A total of five (5) proposals were received and reviewed by the Selection Committee: Scott Ballif, Rick Longhurst, Swing Hard, LLC, JD’s Golf Management, LLC and Golf Automation. Copies of the Golf Professional Proposals have been included in the agenda packet for review. While the Committee was impressed with all five (5) proposals, the committee unanimously recommends the City begin contract negotiations with Rick Longhurst for Golf Professional services at Ruby View Golf Course. Regardless of the City Council’s final decision, it must be contingent upon successfully negotiating an agreement with the Golf Professional. Staff anticipates a final agreement will be presented for consideration at the February 14, 2023 City Council meeting. JB F. Review, consideration, and possible direction for proposed Landfill price increases, timing of increases and possible business impact statement, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION The City of Elko budgeted an operating loss for fiscal year 2023 for the Landfill. In addition to the operating loss budgeted the Landfill recently incurred a large unexpected capital equipment purchase for a new compactor which was close to $1 million. Based on the increased cost to operate and maintain the Landfill City Staff is proposing price increases to the City of Elko Landfill. JB XI. RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE A. First reading of proposed Ordinance No. 878, repealing and replacing Elko City Code Title 8, Chapter 7 (Street Vacation Procedures) to modify the process for vacating or abandoning city Rights-of-Way or easements, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION Title 8, Chapter 7 (Street Vacation Procedures) within the City of Elko Code does not conform to current NRS Section 278.480 when dealing with the process for vacating city rights-of-way or easements. For example, the City Code requires multiple hearings at both Planning Commission January 24, 2023 Elko City Council Agenda Page 5 of 8 and City Council, while the NRS only requires one hearing at City Council. Staff feels that the current city process should conform with the simpler process outlined in the NRS. The City Council initiated the proposed changes on January 10, 2023. At that time, the City Council requested that staff add a provision allowing them to refer the proposed vacation or abandonment to Planning Commission if they desire. The revised language has been included in the attached Ordinance highlighted in yellow. MR XII. PETITION, APPEAL, AND COMMUNICATION A. Review, consideration, and possible action to accept a petition for the vacation of 6th Street between Idaho Street and Court Street consisting of an area approximately 18,133 sq. ft. as well as the public alley right-of-way of Block 4 of the Map of the Town of Elko recorded as File No. 1, consisting of an area approximately 6,003 sq. ft., filed by County of Elko and processed as Vacation No. 1-23, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION County of Elko has recently purchased all of the parcels on Block 4 of the Map of the Town of Elko, recorded as File No. 1 and would like to merge all the parcels with the existing Courthouse and Administration building to build a new Judicial Center, County of Elko Complex. Vacation of the street between the parcels as well as the alley is the start of this process. CL XIII. 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING A. Second reading, public hearing, and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 879, an amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance, specifically an amendment to Title 3, Chapter 2, Section 12 of the Elko City Code entitled “LI, GI Industrial Districts” of the Elko City Code, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION On November 22, 2022, City Council approved initiation of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2- 22 and directed Staff to refer it to the Planning Commission for their consideration. The Planning Commission reviewed the ordinance at their January 3, 2023 meeting and forwarded a recommendation to City Council to adopt Ordinance 879, which approves Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2-22. City Council conducted the first reading at their January 10, 2023 meeting. CL B. Second reading, public hearing, and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 875 an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 6, Section 10 Allocation and use of Transient Lodging Tax Funds, and matters related thereto. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION On September 27, 2022, City Council approved a 1% increase the transient lodging tax and reallocating .5% of the ECVA Marketing transient tax allocation to the ECVA facility fund. The Council directed City Staff to complete a Business Impact Statement pursuant to NRS 237.090. On December 13, 2022, the City Council determined that that the increase in Transient Lodging Tax by 1% does not impose a direct and significant economic burden on a business or directly restrict the formation, operation or expansion of a business and to conduct the first reading of Ordinance 875. On January 10, 2023 City Council passed first reading of Ordinance 875, with January 24, 2023 Elko City Council Agenda Page 6 of 8 one minor edit changing the effective date to the month following the passage of the ordinance. KW XIV. REPORTS A. Mayor and City Council B. City Manager C. Assistant City Manager D. Utilities Director E. Public Works Director F. Airport Manager G. City Attorney H. Fire Chief I. Police Chief J. City Clerk K. City Planner L. Development Manager M. Financial Services Director N. Parks and Recreation Director O. Civil Engineer P. Building Official COMMENTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC XV. Pursuant to N.R.S. 241, this time is devoted to comments by the public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item on the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on a successive agenda and identified as an item for possible action. ACTION WILL NOT BE TAKEN January 24, 2023 Elko City Council Agenda Page 7 of 8 NOTE: The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore, or other Presiding Officer of the City Council reserves the right to change the order of the agenda, and if the agenda has not been completed, to recess the meeting and continue on another specified date and time. Additionally, the City Council reserves the right to combine two or more agenda items, and/or remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully Submitted, Curtis Calder City Manager January 24, 2023 Elko City Council Agenda Page 8 of 8

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