City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL Second Regular Meeting October 18th, 2022 The official record of proceedings of the second regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of October was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded and streamed live. Council member Sellers led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and with a quorum being present, Council member Perkes 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: Council members Tim Lynch, Mike Sellers and Evan Perkes. Tib Ottley, Dave Welling, Mikal Welling and Mayor Williams appeared by video. Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Police Chief, Mike Vranish; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; City Clerk, Diane Harris; Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets; City Engineer, Dean Barker; Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers; Senior Planner, DuWayne Jacobsen; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson and City Attorney, Dennis Boal. Approve Agenda Council member Sellers moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Approve Minutes The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held October 4th, 2022 was approved as presented. Bills Council member Sellers moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to approve the following bills for payment: Oct 05, 2022 to Oct 18, 2022 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 338.00 Beneficial Life Insurance Payroll 293.34 Delta Dental Payroll 7,643.80 Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 224.00 Flex Share Payroll 359.90 Hartford Payroll 248.10 IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 51,427.28 NCPERS Payroll 112.00 Orchard Trust Payroll 818.88 Parks & Recreation Payroll 159.37 Vantage Point Payroll 99.44 WEBT Payroll 168,940.77 Wyoming Dept of Workforce Services Payroll 9,791.92 Wyoming Retirement Payroll 102,601.68 Payroll Payroll 150,567.82 Mosca Design Inc Supplies 4,565.12 AT&T Cell Phones/Equipment 16,613.05 All West Phones/Internet 2,626.21 Ameritech Equipment Parts 6,590.02 Best Kind Embroidery Services 31.00 Dennis M. Boal Services 2,650.50 Civic Plus Contract 3,893.16 Caselle Support/Maintenance 2,028.00 Cazin’s Parts 1,884.36 City of Evanston Utilities 14,798.20 CCI Network Utilities 81.84 Chemtech-Ford Laboratories Testing 3,185.00 Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy/Reimbursement 189,255.22 Fastenal Parts 589.06 Forsgren Associates Contract 1,240.00 Frontier Psychological Services 975.00 Geneva Rock Supplies 5,256.82 Great Basin Turf Products Supplies 14,040.00 Greiner Ford of Casper Truck 40,653.00 Green Source LLC Supplies 540.00 Reladyne Fuel 7,278.72 Evanston Regional Hospital Testing 155.44 Ferguson Waterworks Parts 284.46 KBRV-The Bear Ads 803.00 Kallas Automotive Parts 1,329.95 Amanda R. Kirby Services 1,800.00 Joe’s Modern Cleaners Laundry Services 555.10 Morcon Industrial Parts 47.58 Mtn West Business Solutions Service Agreement 194.42 Novus Glass Services 264.01 O’Reilly Auto Parts Parts 68.08 Pine Top Engineering Services 455.63 Pops Privy Services 320.00 Real Kleen Janitorial Supplies 2,321.10 Rocky Mountain Turf Parts 77.88 Shred-It USA Services 237.06 SCI INC Supplies 4,196.00 Six States Distributors Parts 151.81 Skaggs Supplies 508.82 Standard Plumbing Parts 11.68 Local Government Liability Pool Deductible 5,000.00 ALSCO Laundry Services 189.05 Thatcher Chemical Supplies 7,114.36 Titleist Supplies 355.79 Turf Equipment & Irrigation Parts 2,934.04 Uinta County Jail Fees 24,734.79 Uinta County Fire Protection Contract 84,563.50 Uinta County Herald Public Notices/Ads 1,089.73 Uinta County Solid Waste Landfill Fees 34,503.40 Union Wireless Cell Phone 71.94 Century Link Utilities 1,440.40 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 23,164.13 Wyoming Waste Systems Dumpster Fees 140.17 Westar Printing Supplies 140.00 Willow Creek Salt Supplies 4,142.46 WaterTech Parts 3,571.97 The Lumberyard Parts 547.49 One-Call of Wyoming Tickets 95.25 Wyoming Department of Revenue Sales/Use Tax 1,758.12 Nickerson Services 91,850.00 Highland Golf Parts 778.99 JC Golf Accessories Supplies 497.49 Wyoming Department of Transportation Contract 708.18 Water of Life Services 8,034.00 Kelsey McBroon Reimbursement 47.25 Bruce Rasmussen Refund 175.00 Dwayne Lee Reimbursement 500.00 120 Water Dues 13,723.00 Bret Lynch Refund 350.00 Joe Harris Refund 550.00 Calvin Tatum Refund 100.00 USPS Postage 15,000.00 NAFTO Registration 350.00 Kickin Grass Services 55.00 The Bugnappers Services 1,473.00 David Steinbeck Refund 1,100.00 Kathalyn McCormick Refund 50.00 Gladiator Materials Services 4,138.00 Trevor Hartzel Reimbursement 1,200.00 Wright Express Fuel 1,353.46 The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Council Comments Council member Sellers commented that the weather will be changing soon, so slow down and be careful driving.  ORDINANCE 22-04 Council member Lynch moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to amend Ordinance 22-04 on third reading. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Council member Sellers moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to approve Ordinance 22-04 on third reading. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AMENDING SECTION 24-105 OF CHAPTER 24, ZONING, OF THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW MORE THAN ONE KITCHEN IN A DWELLING UNIT. WHEREAS, the definition of “Dwelling Unit” in Section 24-105 currently provides that there may be only one kitchen in a dwelling unit used for single family occupancy; and WHEREAS, there has been a demonstrated need to amend the ordinance to allow more than one kitchen in a dwelling unit and at same time, not increase the density of residential neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September 13, 2022, to receive comments, information and input from the public regarding the proposed amendments to the definitions of “Dwelling Unit” and “Kitchen” in Section 24-105 of the code which would allow for more than one kitchen in a dwelling unit, and yet, not increase the density of the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was published in a local newspaper of general circulation at least fifteen days in advance of the hearings; and WHEREAS, as a result of the hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation to the Governing Body of the City of Evanston to amend the definitions of “Dwelling Unit” and “Kitchen” as set forth below; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Definitions of “Dwelling Unit” and “Kitchen” set forth in Section 24-105 of Chapter 24 of the Evanston City Code are hereby amended and re-enacted to provide as follows: § 24-105. Definitions and standards enumerated. DWELLING UNIT - One or more rooms in a dwelling or portion thereof, used and designed and intended to be used for occupancy by one family or a group living together as a single unit as described in Section 24-17 of the Evanston City Code, including permanent provisions for living, eating, sleeping and sanitation, containing one or more kitchens. KITCHEN -That portion of a dwelling unit devoted to the cooking or preparation of food for the purpose of consumption by residents of the dwelling unit. The presence within any food preparation area of a ventilation hood, gas stub, 220-volt electrical outlet or wiring, or any combination thereof together with a refrigerator and a sink, shall be considered a kitchen. The term shall include a kitchenette, wet bar or similar area equipped with a means to cook or prepare food. PASSED AND APPROVED on Third and Final Reading this 18th day of October, 2022. Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Resolution 22-77 Council member Lynch introduced Resolution 22-77. Council member Lynch moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to adopt Resolution 22-77. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH EUGENE F. PLATT AND DOREEN PLATT. WHEREAS, Eugene F. Platt and Doreen Platt desire to construct a retaining wall which will encroach into the right of way of a alley; and  WHEREAS, Eugene F. Platt and Doreen Platt desire to enter into a license agreement with the City of Evanston to permit the placement of the retaining wall within the right of way of the alley; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the City of Evanston, Wyoming as follows: Section 1. The City of Evanston is authorized to execute a license agreement with the aforesaid land owner, a copy of which is attached hereto. Section 2. The Mayor and Acting City Clerk are authorized to sign and attest the license agreement on behalf of the City of Evanston. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of October, 2022. Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Resolution 22-78 Council member Sellers introduced Resolution 22-78. Council member Sellers moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to adopt Resolution 22-78. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE WYOMING OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO OBTAIN FUNDS WHICH ARE DESIGNATED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT. WHEREAS, there are funds available from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security which could be used by the City for law enforcement terrorism prevention-oriented activities and equipment; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to enter into the attached Grant Award Agreement in order to receive the grant funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the City of Evanston, Wyoming as follows: Section 1. The Mayor, Chief of Police and City Clerk are authorized to sign and attest on behalf of the City the attached Grant Award Agreement with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security to obtain funds for law enforcement terrorism prevention-oriented activities and equipment. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of October, 2022. Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Department Comments Community Development Director Rocco O’Neill commented that it is great to see Council member Ottley. He also reminded everyone that there are several fundraising activities going on for Kendell Cummings, the young man from Evanston who was critically injured from a grizzly bear attack.  Adjournment With no further business to be conducted at this time Council member Perkes adjourned the meeting at 5:42 p.m. Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk