City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL Second Regular Meeting July 20th, 2021 The official record of proceedings of the second regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of July 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; Council members Tib Ottley, Evan Perkes, David Welling, Mike Sellers and Mikal Welling. Council member Tim Lynch was excused. Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney, Dennis Boal; City Engineer, Dean Barker; City Clerk, Diane Harris ; Police Chief, Mike Vranish; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson and Community Relations/Grant Writer, Meike Madrid. Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers and City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; were excused. A group of interested citizens were also present. Approve Agenda Council member Welling moved, Council member Perkes seconded to approve the agenda with the addition of a Recognition Presentation under Public Hearings/Special Orders. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Approve Minutes The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held July 6th, 2021, Special City Council Meeting held July13th, 2021 and the City Council Work Session Meeting held July 13th, 2021 were approved as presented. Bills Council member Ottley moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to approve the following bills for payment: July 07, 2021 to July 20, 2021 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 433.00 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Payroll 173,175.00 Delta Dental Payroll 8,366.65 Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 232.00 Flex Share Payroll 2,479.56 IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 43,139.76 NCPRS Payroll 96.00 Orchard Trust Payroll 1,098.88 Parks & Recreation Payroll 134.37 Terri Spero Payroll 96.17 The Hartford Payroll 196.10 Vantage Point Payroll 109.44 Vision Service Plan Payroll 1,188.40 WEBT Payroll 946.00 Payroll Payroll 133,731.92 Dennis M. Boal Services 2,407.50 Caselle Support/Maintenance 1,694.00 CD’s Electric Services 2,396.91 Cleveland Golf Supplies 618.00 CCI Network Utilities 83.81 Cummins Rocky Mountain Services 2,455.99 Dean Livingston Registration 756.00 TK Elevator Services 16,183.68 Empire Turf Supplies 1,330.00 Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy 97,685.64 First Bank Visa 8,199.05 Fastenal Parts 14.50 Forsgren Associates Contract 1,453.50 Freeway Tire Tires 11,673.30 Golden Shovel Agency Services 17,975.00 IWORQ Support/Maintenance 6,500.00 Kallas Automotive Parts 814.41 Amanda R. Kirby Services 2,205.00 Mile High Turfgrass Supplies 413.52 Mtn West Business Solutions Service Agreement 106.40 Dominion Energy Utilities 77.25 Mountainland Supply Parts 2,429.21 MCI Utilities 46.16 Meyers/Anderson Architects Contract 36,534.42 Staker Parson Companies Asphalt 3,302.22 Proforce Law Enforcement Supplies 1,204.10 Real Kleen Supplies 69.90 Safety Supply & Sign Signs 1,714.50 Six States Distributors Parts 32.64 Smith’s Food & Drug Supplies 189.00 Alsco Laundry Services 379.08 Superior Rental Supplies 29.99 The Huntington National Bank Contract 4,445.39 Uinta County Herald Public Notices 2,056.30 Uinta County Solid Waste Landfill Fees 43,306.50 Century Link Utilities 1,489.59 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 15,827.87 VFW Flag Fund Contract 670.00 Wyoming Waste Systems Dumpster Fees 279.26 The Lumberyard Parts 38.13 Wyoming Dept of Revenue Sales/Use Tax 1,866.78 Dana Kepner Co. of Wyoming Parts 1,506.67 CARA Enterprises Dues 190.00 Wyoming Dept of Transportation Contract 2,458.48 Taylor Made Golf Supplies 589.65 U.S.A. Blue Book Supplies 354.20 Semi Service Services 12,755.41 Frank Sheets Reimbursement 140.99 Wyoming State Golf Association Dues 4,670.00 Aaron Powell Reimbursement 139.99 Aaron Brown Reimbursement 400.00 Chuck Reese Services 309.00 Melissa Hulse Reimbursement 200.00 Jonathan Schafer Refund 500.00 Mariah Jensen Refund 450.00 Rocky Mountain Info Network Dues 100.00 The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Council Comments Mayor Williams and the Council members expressed gratitude to Community Development Director Rocco O’Neill, Community Relations/Grant Writer, Meike Madrid, the Urban Renewal Board and the many volunteers that worked on the Brewfest. They commented on how many people were in town to attend the successful event. Council member Sellers commented on the automobile accidents that occurred over the weekend and reminded everyone to be safe. Mayor Williams reported that the Wyoming Association of Municipalities Summer Conference in Cheyenne last week was a good event. He also expressed appreciation to everyone that made the Brewfest successful. Presentation A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Evanston Urban Renewal Agency from the National Main Street Center and Wyoming Main Street as a 2021 Main Street America Accredited Program. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to the City of Evanston for their continued support of the nationally recognized Main Street Approach. Consent Agenda Council member M. Welling moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda Items: · Limited Malt Beverage Permit requested by Bear Project Inc. for A Day at the Ponds Event at the Bear Pond and Pavilion for the following date and times: Saturday, July 24th, 2021 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. · Limited Malt Beverage Permit requested by Evolution Racing LLC. for Top of the Mountain Mud Drags by Evolution Racing LLC. at the Uinta County Fairgrounds for the following date and times:  Saturday, August 14th, 2021 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. · Limited Malt Beverage Permit requested by Kody Blevins and Gabriela Blevins for VFW Softball Tournament at the Overthrust Ballfields for the following dates and times: Friday, August 20th, 2021 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Saturday, August 21st, 2021 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. RESOLUTION 21-55 Council member Perkes introduced Resolution 21-55. Council member Perkes moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to adopt Resolution 21-55. RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, GRANT AGREEMENT FOR AN AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF TWO SWING TABLES AND SIX DECORATIVE CROSSWALKS IN THE CITY’S HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT. WHEREAS, the City and the Evanston Urban Renewal Agency have been awarded an AARP Community Challenge Grant to place swing tables and decorative crosswalks in the Downtown District; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to execute the attached Memorandum of Understanding, Grant Agreement in order to receive tha AARP Community Challenge Grant; 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 the attached Memorandum of Understanding, Grant Agreement in order to receive the AARP Community Challenge Grant to place two swing tables and six decorative crosswalks in the City’s Downtown District. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of July 2021. Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with yes votes: Williams, Perkes, Ottley, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Department Comments Director of Community Development Rocco O’Neill thanked Julie O’Connell, Leslie Lunsford, Brian Davis and the rest of the Renewal Board as well as Public Works and all the people involved that made Brewfest a huge success. Adjournment With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m. Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk