City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL Second Regular Meeting January 21, 2020 The official record of proceedings of the second regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of January was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded. Mayor Williams led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and with a quorum being present, Mayor Kent Williams called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone present. Those present from the governing body at the start of the meeting were: Mayor Williams; Councilmembers Tim Lynch, Tib Ottley, Evan Perkes, David Welling, Mike Sellers, and Mikal Welling. Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney, Dennis Boal; City Clerk, Nancy Stevenson; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Director of Engineering & Planning, Dean Barker; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson; and Police Patrol Lieutenant, Mike Vranish. Police Chief, Jon Kirby and Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers were excused. A group of interested citizens were also present. Approve Agenda Councilmember D. Welling moved, Councilmember M. Welling seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Approve Minutes The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held January 7, 2020, and the Work Session Meeting held January 14, 2020 were approved as presented. Bills Councilmember Perkes moved, Councilmember Lynch seconded, to approve the following bills for payment: January 8, 2020 to January 21, 2020 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 458.00 Beneficial Life Insurance Payroll 334.68 Delta Dental Payroll 8,048.80 Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 240.00 Flex Share Payroll 2,753.39 IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 42,849.06 NCPERS Payroll 112.00 Orchard Trust Payroll 778.32 Parks & Recreation Payroll 43.75 The Hartford Payroll 317.30 Vantage Point Payroll 446.66 Vision Service Plan Payroll 1,141.93 WEBT Payroll 968.00 Wyoming Department of Employment Payroll 5,807.51 Wyoming Retirement Payroll 63,033.91 Payroll Payroll 133,473.42 Academic Choir Apparel Supplies 255.00 Airgas USA Supplies 805.04 All West Internet/Phones 2,143.49 Brownells Equipment 178.20 Dennis M. Boal Services 3,204.00 Caselle Support/Maintenance 3,728.00 Yeti Parts 34.38 Cazin’s Supplies 195.17 Century Equipment Parts 622.16 City of Evanston Utilities 2,484.56 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 363.11 CCI Network Utilities 82.60 Deru’s Glass Supplies 275.00 Ellingford’s Supplies 1,253.52 Chemtech-Ford Laboratories Testing 98.00 Energy Laboratories Testing 1,298.00 Energy Management Repairs 2,139.57 Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy 101,983.33 Evanston Uinta Airport Contract 18,750.00 First Bank Visa 6,763.89 Freeway Tire Tires 706.10 Fremont Chevrolet Buick GMC Vehicle 30,889.00 General Code Maintenance Fee 1,195.00 Goble Sampson Parts 2,941.12 Murdochs Supplies 416.49 Evanston Regional Hospital Testing 73.27 Kallas Automotive Parts 1,793.67 Amanda R. Kirby Services 855.00 Lowham Ranch Road Access 100.00 Modern Cleaners Laundry Service 353.55 Morcon Industrial Supplies 1,305.37 Mountain West Business Solutions Service Agreement 389.86 Dominion Energy Utilities 19,375.15 Mountainland Supply Parts 396.05 Real Kleen Supplies 18.60 SESAC License Renewal 460.00 Stacey Maxfield Construction Retainage Release 38,350.05 Smith’s Food & Drug Supplies 531.50 Alsco Laundry Service 428.06 T-7 Inc Propane 903.78 TCF Equipment Finance Contract 4,445.39 Clayton B. Thomas Services 40.00 Uinta County Human Services Contract 33,750.00 Uinta County Herald Ads 619.10 Uinta County Solid Waste Landfill Fees 19,803.70 United Service and Sales Parts 530.70 Century Link Utilities 1,399.84 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 26,324.61 Valley Kubota Parts 550.54 Walmart Stores Restitution 517.05 Wyoming Waste Services 245.65 Westar Printing Supplies 1,429.00 The Lumberyard Supplies 11.14 Wyoming Montana Safety Council Defensive Driving Certification 45.00 Utah/Yamas Controls Contract 23,125.00 Richard McMurray Reimbursement 200.00 ASCAP License Renewal 363.00 Vehicle Lighting Solutions Parts 391.41 Wyoming Department of Transportation Salt/Sand 7,901.87 Media Skills Marketing 21,875.00 Education & Training Services Tuition 1,497.00 Wyoming Weddings Advertising 425.00 Cheri Willard Refund 100.00 Lisa or Sheldon McDonald Refund 100.00 Amy Kelly Refund 25.00 Benjamin Beach Refund 1,000.00 Tracy Barrus Refund 1,200.00 Becky Smith Refund 100.00 Christina Fisher Refund 33.18 Maureen or Lance Peterson Refund 58.32 Wright Express Fuel 24,523.15 The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Council Comments Councilmember Sellers thanked Arts Inc., and Sage Brush Theater for the productions they recently held in Evanston. Mr. Sellers also asked everyone to be mindful of those around them that may be struggling and in need of support. Appointment to Boards/Commissions Mayor Williams made appointments to the following boards and committees. Councilmember D. Welling moved, Councilmember Ottley seconded, to confirm the following appointments: Airport Joint Powers Board Rich Clover - January 2023 Golf Course Advisory Board Alan Mitchell - December 2022  Human Services Joint Powers Board Evan Perkes - January 2023 Lodging Tax Board Irene Hansen - January 2023 Rocco O’Neill - January 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission - Board of Adjustments Heath Beaudry (P&Z & BOA) - January 2023 Robert N. Smith (P&Z & BOA) - January 2023 Uinta County Economic Development Commission Dan Wheeler - February 2023 Urban Renewal Board Julie O’Connell - January 2025 Tree Board Lisa Cox - January 2022 Brendee Weston - January 2022 Peter Howard - January 2023 Susan Anderson - January 2023 Urban Systems Board Tim Lynch - January 2022 Dean Barker - January 2022 Marlin Wright- January 2022 The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Public Hearing/Liquor License City Attorney Dennis Boal conducted a public hearing to receive public comment regarding an application to transfer the ownership of a Retail Liquor License from BK Management, LLC., dba: BK Management to SUMO WY, Inc., dba: Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse. Jerry Zhang, spokes person for SUMO WY explained the reason for the transfer and that they would be opening a restaurant and bar. Dharmesh Ahir, owner of the BK Management, LLC., explained that he has leased the building to SUMO Wy, Inc., for their restaurant and bar. No one else addressed the issue and the hearing was closed. Transfer/Liquor License/BK Management Councilmember Lynch moved, Councilmember Perkes seconded, to approve the transfer of ownership of a Retail Liquor License from BK Management, LLC., dba: BK Management to SUMO WY, Inc. dba: Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Final Acceptance/Aspen School Project Councilmember Ottley moved, Councilmember M. Welling seconded to authorize final acceptance and payment of retainage to Maxfield Construction, Inc., for the Evanston Aspen Elementary School Project. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Resolution 20-03 Councilmember Perkes introduced Resolution 20-03. Councilmember Perkes moved, Councilmember Sellers seconded, to adopt Resolution 20-03. RESOLUTION 20-03: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL AND AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE A PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT OF LOT 1 OF BLOCK 2 OF THE UNION CENTER 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has a need to establish a baseline of the environmental conditions existing on Lot 1 of Block 2 of the Union Center 2nd Addition to the City of Evanston, to facilitate the development of the property; and WHEREAS, Terracon Consultants, Inc. has submitted a Proposal and Agreement for Services to provide a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment of the property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT:  Section 1: The Mayor is authorized to execute and the City Clerk attest the attached Proposal and Agreement for Services with Terracon Consultants Inc. to provide a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment of Lot 1 of Block 2 of the Union Center 2nd Addition to the City of Evanston. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of January, 2020. ________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Stevenson, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Resolution 20-04 Councilmember D. Welling introduced Resolution 20-04. Councilmember D. Welling moved, Councilmember Lynch seconded, to adopt Resolution 20-04. RESOLUTION 20-04: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN B.E.A.R (BETTER ENVIRONMENT AND RIVER) PROJECT, INC., AND THE CITY OF EVANSTON TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BEAR RIVER GREENWAY. WHEREAS, the City owns and operates a parcel of real property commonly known as the "Bear River Greenway" and anticipates continuing the development and maintenance of this property to provide outdoor recreation for the citizens of Evanston and Uinta County, Wyoming; and WHEREAS, the Corporation was formed to raise funds, promote growth, educate and to facilitate citizen input into the development of the Bear River Greenway and WHEREAS, the City and the Corporation deem it in the best interest of the citizens of Evanston and Uinta County, Wyoming to coordinate their efforts in order to maximize their resources in the development and improvement of the Bear River Greenway within the boundaries of the City of Evanston, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest on behalf of the City of Evanston, the Memorandum of Understanding between the B.E.A.R (Better Environment and River) Project, Inc., and the City of Evanston to facilitate the development of the Bear River Greenway, a copy of which is attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of January, 2020. ________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Stevenson, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Comments/Remarks Dennis Boal thanked the Mayor and Councilmembers for his appointment and stated that he is looking forward to working another year with the Mayor, Council and Department Heads. Adjournment With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 5:57p.m. ___________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor _______________________________ Nancy Stevenson, City Clerk