City Council Mtg
Regular MeetingWest Bountiful, UT · October 5, 2021
Agenda
WEST BOUNTIFUL CITY
Mayor City Administrator
Kenneth Romney Duane Huffman
City Recorder
City Council 550 North 800 West Cathy Brightwell
West Bountiful, Utah 84087
James Ahlstrom
City Engineer
James Bruhn
Phone (801) 292-4486 Kris Nilsen
Kelly Enquist
FAX (801) 292-6355
Mark Preece Public Works Director
www.WBCity.org
Rodney Wood Steve Maughan
THE WEST BOUNTIFUL CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A
REGULAR MEETING AT 7:30 PM ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021
AT THE CITY OFFICES, 550 N 800 WEST
AGENDA:
Invocation/Thought – Rod Wood; Pledge of Allegiance – Mark Preece
1. Approve Agenda.
2. Swearing in of Police Officer Jory Moran.
3. Public Comment - two minutes per person, or five minutes if speaking on behalf of a group.
4. Ordinance 447-21, An Ordinance Amending WBMC 2.34 - Youth City Council.
5. Resolution 504-21, A Resolution Amending Youth City Council Bylaws.
6. Ordinance 448-21, An Ordinance adding Landscape Supply as a new use to the Agricultural
Specialty Zone.
7. Meeting Minutes from September 21, 2021.
8. Staff Reports – Police, Public Works, Engineering, Community Development, Administration.
9. Mayor/Council Reports.
10. Closed Session for the Purpose of Discussing Items Allowed Pursuant to UCA § 52-4-205.
11. Adjourn.
This agenda was posted on the State Public Notice website, the city website, emailed to the Mayor and City
Council, and provided to the Davis Journal on October 1, 2021.
WEST BOUNTIFUL CITY
ORDINANCE #447-21
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WBMC 2.34 - YOUTH CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the West Bountiful City Council created a Youth City Council pursuant to
Ordinance 403-18 and WBMC 2.34; and
WHEREAS, the Youth City Council finds it necessary to amend certain sections of WBMC 2.34
- General Organization and Duties - to better meet current practices; and
WHEREAS, after a unanimous vote by a quorum of the Youth City Council, the proposed
updates are recommended for adoption by the city council.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of West Bountiful City that
WBMC 2.34 is amended as reflected in attached Exhibit A.
This ordinance will become effective upon signing and posting.
Adopted this 5th day of October 2021.
By:
______________________________________
Ken Romney, Mayor
Voting by the City Council: Aye Nay
Council member Ahlstrom
Council member Bruhn
Council member Enquist
Council member Preece
Council member Wood
Attest:
________________________________________
Cathy Brightwell, City Recorder
EXHIBIT A
2.34 Youth City Council
2.34.010 Purpose And Creation
2.34.020 General Organization
2.34.030 Duties
2.34.010 Purpose And Creation
The West Bountiful Youth City Council (YCC) is created to give youth residents a
structured opportunity to serve, develop leadership abilities and skills, and grow to
become educated and responsible citizens.
All activities and programs of the West Bountiful YCC shall be supervised by one or
more duly appointed adult advisor and conducted in accordance with bylaws of the
youth city council.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 403-18 on 4/20/2018
2.34.020 General Organization
A. Members.
1. With the advice and consent of the city council, the mayor shall appoint all
qualified applicants no more than twenty members to the youth council
each year based on recommendations from youth advisors. Appointments
will include a Youth-Mayor, Youth-Mayor Pro Tem, Youth-Recorder, Youth-
Secretary/Communications, Youth Treasurer, and any other officer positions
included in the bylaws of the youth city council
2. All members must reside in the city and be in good academic standing.
3. Age requirements and minimum attendance requirements will be in
accordance with the bylaws of the youth city council.
4. Term length is one year beginning in June. Members must re-apply each
year.
B. Youth Advisors.
1. With the advice and consent of the city council, the mayor shall appoint
youth advisors to assist with efforts of the YCC.
2. Youth advisors serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for
reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
3. Youth advisors must be at least eighteen years old and pass a
background check.
4. Youth advisors will may be appointed to four-year terms and can be
reappointed for consecutive terms.
5. Upon notice to the city council, the mayor may remove youth advisors at
any time.
6. The mayor may also designate a city council liaison as a youth advisor.
C. The YCC will follow the requirements of the Open and Public Meetings Act, Utah
Code Annotated § 52-4-101, et seq., as amended.
D. The YCC may adopt bylaws detailing rules and procedures, not inconsistent with
this chapter and applicable law, by which it conducts its business. Adoption and
changes to these bylaws must be approved by city council.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 403-18 on 4/20/2018
2.34.030 Duties
The duties and responsibilities of the YCC shall be to:
1. Initiate, recommend, plan, and implement activities and programs authorized by
the city council which promote and enhance youth citizenship and volunteerism
within West Bountiful City.
2. Assist in organizing and promoting community-centered events such as Easter
Egg Scramble, and Independence Day, and Christmas on Onion Street
celebrations.
3. Any other such duties as the city council may from time to time prescribe.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 403-18 on 4/20/2018
WEST BOUNTIFUL CITY
RESOLUTION #504-21
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BYLAWS
OF THE WEST BOUNTIFUL YOUTH CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the West Bountiful City Council has established a Youth City Council and adopted bylaws
establishing their roles and duties in the community; and
WHEREAS, the Youth City Council finds it necessary to amend certain sections of the bylaws to better
meet current practices; and
WHEREAS, these bylaws have been reviewed by the City Council and City Attorney and are found to
be in compliance with the West Bountiful Municipal Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the West Bountiful City that the
West Bountiful Youth City Council Bylaws are amended as reflected in the attached Exhibit A.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall take effect immediately passing.
Passed and approved by the City Council of West Bountiful City this 5th day of October, 2021.
_______________________________________
Ken Romney, Mayor
Voting by the City Council: Aye Nay
Council member Ahlstrom
Council member Bruhn
Council member Enquist
Council member Preece
Council member Wood
Attest:
________________________________________
Cathy Brightwell, City Recorder
EXHIBIT A
West Bountiful Youth City Council Bylaws
Mission Statement
The mission of the West Bountiful Youth City Council is to make a difference in our community by giving
youth the opportunity to serve, develop leadership abilities and skills, and grow to become educated and
responsible citizens. As we serve, we will strengthen our community and promote a spirit of pride in our
city. In the future, we will responsibly perform our duty as citizens of the United States.
Article 1 – City Council and Youth City Council Relationship
I. Role of the City Council
The West Bountiful City Council (“city council”) shall receive recommendations from the West
Bountiful Youth City Council (“youth council”). The city council shall provide support staff to the
youth council to assist them in carrying out their duties. The city council shall appoint a city council
liaison as a youth advisor and communicate upcoming issues to the youth council, so they may
respond accordingly.
II. Role of the Youth Council
The youth council shall provide such services to the community that would draw the community
together serving the youth, young adult, and senior community with wholesome activities. The youth
council shall provide opportunities to explore the duties and responsibilities of the city council in
order to be prepared to serve in the community in the future.
Article 2 – Membership
I. Representation
All qualified applicants will be welcomed to A total of no more than twenty (20) youth will serve on
the youth council. The city council will appointis number excludes any adult advisors whether they be
city council members, city staff, or a city citizen.
II. Membership Qualifications
All members must live within the city limits and must be in 7th to 12th grade, or equivalent ages, at the
start of the school year following their appointment to the youth council. Members must have a GPA
of at least 3.0, or a GPA of at least 2.5 if their GPA increases each school term after their appointment
to the youth council until they have achieved a GPA of 3.0.
III. Term Limits
There is no limit to the number of terms a member may serve as long as the individual upholds the
requirements as stated in the entirety of these bylaws. Members must reapply for each term.
Membership will be dissolved if the member moves out of the city or submits a letter of resignation.
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IV. Application Process
Members of the youth council shall be chosen through an application process. Interested parties shall
complete a simple application found on the city website or at city hall. Applications shall be
submitted to the youth mayor, youth advisor(s) or dropped off at city hall. Applications are due by a
posted date prior to interviews for each term. The interview process will take place either before the
new term begins, or as any positions become available throughout the year. Applicants shall be
interviewed by the youth mayor, youth mayor pro tem, and youth advisor(s).
V. Conduct
Members of the youth council must conduct themselves in a positive, respectable, friendly, and law-
abiding manner at all times. There will be no smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, or using illegal
drugs by any member of the youth council. Such behavior will not be tolerated and is grounds for
dismissal from the youth council.
Article 3 – Offices
I. Offices
The youth council consists of the following officers: mayor, mayor pro tem, recorder,
secretary/communications, treasurer, and historian, publicity head, and web administrator.
II. Officer Duties
The duties of the officers shall include but are not limited to the following:
Mayor: Preside over and conduct all youth council meetings and activities subject to Utah Open
Meetings laws (UCA 52-4), provide to the city recorder an agenda 48 hours prior to each meeting,
communicate with and report to the city council, and perform other such necessary duties as
they arise.
Mayor Pro Tem: Assist the mayor in all duties, perform the duties of the youth mayor in his/her
absence, prepare to assume all duties as mayor for the following term, fulfill any other such
assignments as given by the youth mayor or youth advisor(s), and perform other such necessary
duties as they arise.
Secretary/Communications: Provide notice of meetings and activities to members at least 24
hours in advanceprior to all meetings and activities, organize and keep all necessary items,
perform the duties of the recorder in his/her absence, write articles for the city newsletter,
update and maintain social media accounts, fulfill any other such assignments as given by the
youth mayor or youth advisor(s), and perform other such necessary duties as they arise. Publicity
Head: Design all advertisements and flyers, fulfill any other such assignments as given by the
youth mayor or youth advisor(s), and perform other such necessary duties as they arise.
Web Administrator: Design and update the youth council page of the city website including a
calendar of events, links to social media accounts, a list of current members and officers, and
contact information for the youth council. Update and maintain social media accounts. Fulfill any
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other such assignments as given by the youth mayor or the youth advisor(s) and perform other
such necessary duties as they arise.
Recorder: Take minutes of each meeting complying with the requirements of Utah Code Ann.
52.4.203, report the minutes of the prior meeting and sign when approved by vote of the youth
council, maintain copies of all minutes making them available to city officials upon request,
provide original approved documents to the City Recorder; maintain a list of all members and
their contact information; fulfill any other such assignments as given by the youth mayor or youth
advisor(s), and perform other such necessary duties as they arise.
Treasurer: Keep Maintain a record of all expenses, report financial changes at meetings, manage
and direct all financial affairs, fulfill any other such assignments as given by the youth mayor or
youth advisor(s), and perform other such necessary duties as they arise.
Historian: Document all activities in a binder for each term, photograph activities, fulfill any
other such assignments as given by the youth mayor or youth advisor(s), and perform other such
necessary duties as they arise.
Publicity Head: Design all advertisements and flyers, write articles for the city newsletter, fulfill
any other such assignments as given by the youth mayor or youth advisor(s), and perform other
such necessary duties as they arise.
Web Administrator: Design and update the youth council page of the city website including a
calendar of events, links to social media accounts, a list of current members and officers, and
contact information for the youth council. Update and maintain social media accounts. Fulfill any
other such assignments as given by the youth mayor or the youth advisor(s) and perform other
such necessary duties as they arise.
III. Election and Appointment of Officers
The following officers shall be appointed by the youth mayor, youth mayor pro tem, and youth
advisor(s): secretary/communications, recorder, treasurer, and historian, publicity head, and web
administrator. The office of mayor shall be assumed by the mayor pro tem of the prior term. In the
event the youth mayor pro tem of the prior term is unable to assume the office of youth mayor, the
position will be filled by the same application and interview process as defined herein. Officer
positions shall be filled by application and interview process. Any member interested in this office
shall fill out an application which shall be turned in to the youth advisor(s). The applicant will then be
interviewed by the youth mayor, youth mayor pro tem, and youth advisor(s)., and city mayor. Officers
shall be chosen by majority vote of the interview panel.
IV. Term of Offices
Term length is one year beginning in June and ending in June of the following year. Interviews will be
conducted, and members will be notified before June each year.
V. Vacancies of Offices
Should a vacancy occur in an office of the youth council by resignation, removal, or any other reason,
the office shall be filled by appointment of the interview panel at the next regular meeting.
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Article 4 – Meetings
I. Regular Meetings
Regular meetings of the youth council shall be held monthly, at 5pm on the second and fourth
Thursday of each month, unless canceled or changed by agreement of youth leadership and youth
advisors. Additional meetings can be called as necessary with a minimum of 72 hours’ notice to
members from 5:00 p.m. until the completion of the agenda. The principal meeting place of the
youth council shall be at West Bountiful City Hall. The agenda shall be approved by the youth mayor,
youth mayor pro tem, and the youth advisor(s) prior to the meeting and provided to the City
Recorder for posting 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The meeting will follow a formal agenda
that has been posted pursuant to Utah Open Meetings laws (UCA 52-4). The agenda can be altered by
majority vote at any time during the meeting. All meeting dates and times shall be posted on the
city’s website, the city’s newsletter, and the city’s marquee. All meetings of the youth council shall be
open to the public and be subject to all requirements of Utah open meetings laws.
II. Special Emergency Meetings
Special Emergency meetings may be called by the youth mayor or youth advisors upon good cause.
Prior notification of at least twentyforty-foureight hours shall be given by the secretary.
III. Quorum and Voting
A simple majority of the council must be present for a meeting to be held. Decisions will be made by
motion. Any member may make a motion and a second to the motion is necessary before the motion
may be discussed or a vote taken. A majority of those present must vote in the affirmative for a
motion to pass.
IV. Order of Business
The youth mayor shall preside over and conduct all meetings when present; when not present the
youth mayor pro tem will assume these duties. Meetings will follow the approved agenda; each
meeting will include the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer or thought. Roll Attendance shall be taken
at each meeting and a list of attendees will be included in the minutes of the meeting. Excused and
unexcused members will also be listed.
V. Recordings of Meetings
Written minutes and an audio recording shall be kept of the proceedings of council meetings by the
youth recorder; if not present, the secretary shall assume these duties. Written minutes shall be
provided to the city recorder once approved. Minutes will be made available to the public upon
request.
VI. Attendance
Each member of the youth council is required to attend all meetings and activities. If they are unable
to attend due to extenuating circumstances, they must notify the youth mayor or youth advisor(s) in
advance of the prior to the day of the meeting or activity.
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If a member of the youth council accrues five unexcused absences from meetings or three unexcused
absences from activities, the youth mayor and youth council advisers will recommend the member’s
dismissal to the city council. In the event the city council accepts the recommendation and dismisses the
member, the member would not thereafter ethically be allowed to reference service on the youth council
for that term in future resumes or job/school applications.
If they fail to provide notice it will be recorded as an unexcused absence which is recorded as two
absences instead of one. Before or after a meeting or activity, an absence may be excused and
recorded as one absence or may be excused and not count as an absence at the discretion of the
advisors. If a member fails to provide notice, the absence will be recorded as an unexcused absence.
Before or after a meeting or activity, an absence may be excused at the discretion of the advisers. If
excused absences become recurrent, the advisers may deem absences extreme and no longer
excused.
After accruing three unexcused absences from meetings or two unexcused absences from activities,
the council member will receive a probationary letter from the youth mayor and youth council
advisers. If a member of the youth council accrues five unexcused absences from meetings or three
unexcused absences from activities, they will be dismissed from their position on the youth council.
As such, no reference to serving on the youth council would thereby be ethically allowed on future
student resumes or job/school applications for any student released from youth council service.
After accruing five absences from meetings or two absences from activities the council member will
receive a probationary letter from the youth mayor and youth council advisors. If a member of the
youth council accrues seven absences from meetings or four absences from activities, they will be
dismissed from their position on the youth council. One meeting can be made up by five hours of
community service; one activity can be made up by ten hours of community service. All probationary
service projects must be approved by the city council. Three meetings and one activity can be made
up each term. Members cannot make up missed meetings or activities until after they have received
a probationary letter.
Article 5 – Bylaws and Amendments
The bylaws of the youth council shall be reviewed once each term. The bylaws may be amended at any
time throughout a term, if a proper need is found. Amendments must be approved by a majority vote
through a roll call vote. Any changes or amendments shall be approved by resolution of the city council.
Adopted October 5, 2021March 6, 2018
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor & Council
DATE: October 1, 2021
FROM: Staff
RE: South Davis Sewer District – Topsoil Prep
_________________________________________________________________________________
South Davis Sewer District (“SDSD”), plans to lease 2.25 acres of parcel #06-031-0030 to Sinc Contractors to
install a temporary agricultural structure to mix, blend and stockpile select topsoil. A site plan showing the
property and proposed buildings is attached. This property is in the Agricultural Specialty (A-S) District and
there is not currently a use that fits with the proposed activities.
Sinc Constructors Co. explains that this mixing and blending needs to be done in a controlled (dry)
environment, free from water, rain, snow, ice, or other adverse environmental conditions. They plan to
install 1-2 temporary agricultural structures covering about 1-acre for this use. Additional activities may
also include 1) providing fill on the site, 2) grading or leveling the property, 3) leaving a stockpile of topsoil
for future landscaping, 4) landscaping, 5) storm water control, and 6) nursery or other agriculture
operations.
The planning commission had no objection to adding a new use, Landscape Supply, to this agricultural zone
with regulations that protect this and neighboring properties and are consistent with other areas of city
code. The definition has been written to prevent outside storage and gravel pit-type uses. A public hearing
was held on September 28, 2021; no members of the public made comment.
550 North 800 West, West Bountiful, UT 84087 (801) 292-4486
WEST BOUNTIFUL CITY
ORDINANCE #448-21
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WBMC CHAPTER 17.14 and
SECTION 17.04.030 ADDING LANDSCAPE SUPPLY AS A NEW
USE IN THE ARICULTURAL SPECIALTY DISTRICT, A-S
WHEREAS, Utah Code Annotated §10-9a-101 et seq., also known as the “Municipal Land
Use, Development, and Management Act,” grants authority to the West Bountiful City
Council to make changes to its Land Use Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the West Bountiful Planning Commission received a request to add a new
permitted use in the Agricultural Specialty District; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the request, the West Bountiful Planning Commission held a
properly noticed public hearing on September 28, 2021, to consider adding “Landscape
Supply” as a new Permitted Use in the Agricultural Specialty District; and
WHEREAS, the West Bountiful Planning Commission has recommended adoption of
proposed modifications to WBMC Chapter 17.14 (A-S District) and Section 17.04.030
(Definitions) as reflected in the attached Exhibit A.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST BOUNTIFUL
THAT WBMC CHAPTERS 17.14 AND 17.04.030 BE MODIFIED AS SHOWN IN
ATTACHED EXHIBIT A.
This ordinance will become effective upon signing and posting.
Adopted this 5th day of October 2021.
By:
____________________________________
Ken Romney, Mayor
Voting by the City Council: Aye Nay
Councilmember Ahlstrom
Councilmember Bruhn
Councilmember Enquist
Councilmember Preece ____
Councilmember Wood ____
Attest:
_____________________________________
Cathy Brightwell, City Recorder
EXHIBIT A
17.14 Agricultural Specialty District, A-S
17.14.010 Purpose
17.14.020 Permitted Uses
17.14.030 Conditional Uses
17.14.040 Area And Frontage Regulations
17.14.045 Every Dwelling To Be On A Lot; Exceptions
17.14.050 Yard Regulations
17.14.060 Height Regulations
17.14.070 Density
17.14.080 Farm Animal Regulations
17.14.090 Landscape Supply Regulations
17.14.010 Purpose
The purpose of the A-S agricultural specialty district is to promote and preserve in
appropriate areas conditions favorable to agriculture and maintaining greenbelt open
spaces. This district is intended to include activities normally and necessarily related to
agricultural use, and to protect the district from the intrusion of uses harmful to the
continuance of agricultural activity. It is intended to allow associated residential uses,
the keeping of limited numbers of animals and fowl, and reduced requirements for
public utilities.
17.14.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the A-S agricultural specialty district:
A. Agricultural;
B. Single family dwelling;
C. Farm Animals;
D. Home Occupations;
E. Accessory dwelling units (ADU);
E.F. Landscape Supply;
F.G. Medical cannabis pharmacy, as defined in Chapter 17.62; and
G.H. Cannabis production establishment, as defined in Chapter 17.62.
17.14.030 Conditional Uses
The following uses are conditional in the A-S agricultural specialty district:
A. Equestrian facilities, commercial stables;
B. Public or quasi-public uses;
C. Child day care or nursery (pursuant to Chapter 5.28 Home Occupations);
D. Flag lots;
E. Kennels (pursuant to Chapter 5.28 Home Occupations), and ;
F. Restricted Lots (see definitions, Section 17.04.).
17.14.090 Landscape Supply Regulations
A. The outdoor storage regulations in Chapter 17.92, and specifically as applied to the C-H Zoning
District, shall apply.
B. Topsoil preparation, landscape rock preparation, or other processing activities must occur in an
enclosed structure.
C. Outdoor lighting on the site must be downlighting, with no light fixture at a height greater than
20 feet.
D. Deliveries and exports of soil, gravel, and rocks must be covered loads.
E. A SWPPS plan must be submitted at time of business license application.
F. No processing or deliveries on the site shall be allowed before 7:00 am or after 10 pm.
17.04.030 Definitions
“Landscape Supply” is a business that provides landscaping services and supplies, including trees,
shrubs, flowering plants, groundcovers, sod, mulches (organic and inorganic), decorative landscape rock,
topsoil preparation, and decorative landscape rock preparation.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 21, 2021
1 PENDING – NOT YET APPROVED
2
3 Minutes of the West Bountiful City Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at West
4 Bountiful City Hall, 550 N 800 West, Davis County, Utah.
5
6 MEMBERS: Mayor Kenneth Romney, Council members James Ahlstrom, James Bruhn, Kelly
7 Enquist, Mark Preece, and Rod Wood
8
9 STAFF: Duane Huffman (City Administrator), Steve Doxey (City Attorney), Chief Brandon
10 Erekson, Kris Nilsen (City Engineer), Cathy Brightwell (City Recorder)
11
12 PUBLIC: Alan Malan, Christine Schultz, Ella Rodabough and Rodabough family, Belenda
13 Barking, Patton family, Sally Tanner, Kim & Pat McReynolds, Judy Balling, Kellen
14 Frey, Cyndi Banks, Shauri & Chris Kagie, Farley family, Bartholomew family,
15 Packer girls, Wood family, Buck family, Peterson family
16
17 Mayor Romney called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 pm. Kelly Enquist provided an
18 invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rod Wood.
19
20 1. Approve the Agenda.
21
22 MOTION: Mark Preece made a Motion to approve the agenda as posted. James Bruhn
23 seconded the Motion which PASSED by unanimous vote of all members
24 present.
25
26 2. Proclamation Designating September 17 through September 23, 2021, as U.S.
27 Constitution Week.
28
29 September 17, 2021, marks the 234th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United
30 States of America by the Constitutional Convention. The Sego Lily Chapter of the Daughters of the
31 American Revolution, represented by Christine Shultz, introduced members and explained the
32 history of Constitution Week declared by President Eisenhower which runs from September 17
33 through September 23. Mayor Romney joined them to sign the 2021 Proclamation.
34
35 3. Swearing In of 2021-2022 West Bountiful Youth City Council.
36
37 Mayor Romney introduced Nicole Wood as the Youth City Council Mayor and had her recite the
38 Oath of Office. He then called up each member of the new council and Youth Mayor Wood gave
39 them the Oath of Office. The 2021-2022 Youth City Council consists of the following: Nicole
40 Wood-Mayor, Elsie Buck-Mayor Pro Tem, Becca Marsden-Secretary, Sara Patton-Recorder, Tyson
41 Wood-Historian, Ryan Wood-Treasurer, Bo Bartholomew, Cooper Buck, Cosette Curtis, Drew
42 Farley, Claira Halling, Clara Kagie, Jack Kagie, Spencer Lewis, Becca Parker, Lindsey Packer,
43 Daniel Peterson, Noah Peterson, Ella Rodabough
44
45 4. Public Comment
46
47 No comments.
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49 5. Proposal to Purchase Portion of Birnam Woods Park Property – Kellen Frey
50
51 Duane Huffman explained that the city has leased land adjacent to the Birnam Woods park to
52 Kellen Frey and Mike Sowby since 2014. They have used the property for grazing horses and goats
53 and are currently halfway through the fifteen year lease. The terms of the lease include $1/year
54 payment, permanent fencing along the western boundary, maintenance of the property, and an early
55 termination clause allowing 90 days’ written notice by either party.
56
57 Kellen Frey is requesting to purchase the property or changes to the current lease. Mr. Frey is
58 interested in further improving the land by bringing in additional fill and doing some grading to
59 create a riding arena. Because of the additional investment required, he would like to purchase the
60 land, or alternatively, he is requesting an amendment to the current lease to extend the notification
61 period for cancellation. He proposes a 1-year notification period and also proposes to extend the
62 current lease for another 15 years.
63
64 Mr. Frey said he has lived here for fourteen years, and his family has enjoyed the use of the land. In
65 the event the city is willing to entertain a sale, Mr. Frey said he is interested in this option because
66 of the additional investment required to make the land more usable for horses. It would allow him to
67 make more permanent upgrades such as building a barn, adding irrigation, grading the property,
68 adding more drainage, building a riding arena, and creating more usable equestrian space. He would
69 like to either purchase or change the lease to add additional protections.
70
71 Mr. Frey said an appraisal has not been done on the property and its value is difficult to assess due
72 to its uniqueness but based on discussions he has had with a couple appraisers, he estimates the
73 current leased property value to be in the $40,000 to $60,000 range due to limited use and access,
74 but he would be willing to pay up to $80,000 or whatever a formal appraised value is assessed at.
75 He added that if the city is interested in selling the entire parcel, including the park, he would be
76 willing to look at paying more, and he has no issues with applying conditions that the property
77 remain as an equestrian use.
78
79 Mr. Huffman noted that it is difficult to determine fair market value as there are likely no
80 comparable properties. The property was dedicated as open space on the Birnam Woods subdivision
81 plat. He added that any strategy discussions should be held by council in closed session.
82
83 There was discussion about the improvements, the park, ongoing maintenance costs if the city takes
84 it back, and whether it should be split into several different parcels. The Park is difficult to get to
85 and does not get a lot of use. The fence that was installed along Legacy trail is not the one originally
86 agreed to, although it was approved by city council prior to installation. There were also questions
87 about what benefit the city will get by extending the lease or selling. There is not a lot of vacant
88 land left so the city needs to think hard about selling.
89
90 Mayor Romney directed staff to look into legal procedures regarding changing a dedicated open
91 space parcel, subdividing the property, selling without an accurate appraisal and any other issues
92 that apply. When information has been compiled, the council will meet in closed session to discuss.
93 He said there does not appear to be a rush so we can wait to review more information from staff.
94
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95 6. Resolution 503-21, A Resolution Implementing 2021 Lawn Watering Restrictions.
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97 Duane Huffman presented Resolution 503-21 which implements 2021 lawn watering restrictions.
98 He explained that Weber Basin irrigation water was shut off yesterday, September 20. There are
99 concerns that residents may attempt to water their lawns with culinary water resulting in, 1) cross
100 connections that could contaminate our water system, and 2) unnecessary use of water that should
101 be conserved for the future. He noted that surrounding cities have or will also institute restrictions
102 for using culinary water for irrigation.
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104 Mr. Huffman asked about timeframes. Does the council prefer to begin the restrictions now, wait
105 until October 1, or do nothing? After discussion, the council supported the proposal and decided to
106 make October 1st the effective date so the city could notify residents.
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108 There was discussion about how best to get the word out. It is important to educate the public about
109 the seriousness of the drought. Information will be included in the newsletter, social media posts, on
110 the marquee, and flyers distributed by the youth city council. Code Red could also be used to share
111 information.
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113 The enforcement of the restrictions will be through education.
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115 MOTION: Rod Wood made a Motion to Approve Resolution 503-21 With Restrictions
116 Beginning October 1. James Ahlstrom seconded the Motion which
117 PASSED as reflected below.
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119 James Ahlstrom – aye James Bruhn – aye
120 Kelly Enquist – aye Mark Preece – aye
121 Rod Wood - aye
122
123 7. Ordinance 446-21, An Ordinance Creating a New Section, WBMC 17.50 Clear View
124 Area and Fence Requirements, and Deleting Related Sections 17.14.100, 17.16.100,
125 17.20.100, and 17.24.100.
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127 A redline proposal incorporating comments from the last meeting was reviewed. Cathy Brightwell
128 pointed out a clarification that the setbacks for front yard fences were intended to be applied to the
129 front property line only; earlier language could have been interpreted to include side yard property
130 lines.
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132 MOTION: James Ahlstrom made a Motion to Approve Ordinance 446-21 as presented.
133 Kelly Enquist seconded the Motion which PASSED as reflected below.
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135 James Ahlstrom – aye James Bruhn – aye
136 Kelly Enquist – aye Mark Preece – aye
137 Rod Wood - aye
138
139 8. Ordinance 447-21, An Ordinance Creating a New Section, WBMC 17.42, Housing in
140 Certain Commercial Areas Overlay.
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142 The planning commission recommended a proposal that introduces a framework to consider high
143 density flexible housing types as an overlay in the C-G and C-H zones along 500 South and 500
144 West. The proposal opens the door for a greater mix of uses in commercial locations that can
145 provide more services and transportation options. After months of working with staff and contract
146 planners, the proposed draft lays out the process, guidelines, and requirements for developers to
147 propose housing options in these zones. The draft overlay zone does not make residential uses
148 permitted or conditional but opens the door to a legislative process that would be at the discretion of
149 the city and subject to a development agreement.
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151 There was discussion about how specific or flexible the requirements should be, especially
152 regarding landscaping and parking. A good balance will result in proposals from developers that are
153 attractive to the city but may not meet all of the specific requirements. It may be better to list
154 suggestions or expectations rather than strict requirements and work through the details during the
155 development agreement negotiations.
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157 Staff was directed to review the draft and propose changes as discussed above.
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159 9. Minutes from September 7, 2021, City Council Meeting.
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161 MOTION: James Ahlstrom made a Motion to approve the meeting minutes from
162 September 7, 2021, as presented. Mark Preece seconded the Motion which
163 PASSED by unanimous vote of all members present.
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166 10. Staff Reports
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168 Police – Brandon Erekson
169 • Implementation of the new record and dispatch system is delayed until other entities move
170 forward. Fatpot will continue until the transition can be completed.
171 • Officers participated in a PT test today and all passed. Two employees were unable to take
172 the test but will in the future.
173 • Sergeant interviews are scheduled for this week. We received two applications from outside
174 of the city. One is retired from Salt Lake County, and one retired from West Jordan. In
175 addition, we have two eligible internal candidates.
176 • DARE America approved the design for car wrapping so it should be completed soon.
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178 Engineering – Kris Nilsen
179 • Well - still waiting on block for the building.
180 • Working on annual storm water reports.
181 • FEMA has proposed to remove flood plains in many west side areas due to Legacy
182 Parkway. There is a 90-day comment period.
183 • Pickleball shade structures are in and very durable. A final walkthrough will be scheduled.
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185 Community Development – Cathy Brightwell
186 • Three property owners on 1450 West have agreed to join in a Petition to Annex. The
187 Putnam’s, Demas’s, and Wilson’s. The Wilson property is 0.5 acre which does not meet the
188 1 acre minimum for the A-1 zone. They want to build a barn which is not allowed for a non-
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189 conforming property, although the planning commission can grant an exception. The next
190 step is for the county to send out notices of the Intent to Annex.
191 • South Davis Sewer District requested a Conditional Use Permit for a portion of leased
192 property for processing and mixing topsoil. A conditional use does not apply in this
193 situation, so the planning commission is considering adding a landscape-type use in the AS
194 zone to accommodate the request.
195
196 Administrative Report – Duane Huffman
197 • Christmas on Onion St – the Youth Council is seeking direction as they begin to plan the
198 event. With Covid number still running high, is it a good idea to pack the room? Have kids
199 sit on Santa’s lap? They also wanted input on possibly changing the event from the first
200 Monday in December to a Saturday morning or afternoon following Santa’s tour of the city.
201 Council members shared their preference to hold the event outside. It could be at the park or
202 the school. They did not object to moving the event to a Saturday.
203 • Duane will be attending the City Management conference in Portland on October 5 so will
204 not be at the next meeting.
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207 11. Mayor / Council Reports
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209 Kelly Enquist – He asked about the open area along 1100 West in Kinross Estates. It is overgrown
210 with weeds. Duane said it is owned by the Johnson’s who also own a home adjacent to the property.
211 They are required to maintain the land.
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213 James Bruhn – The in-person concert by Mike Murphy was great, but poorly attended. The October
214 event will be Cowboy Poetry.
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216 James Ahlstrom – YCC has a meeting on Thursday to discuss Christmas on Onion Street and their
217 annual retreat. They have selected November 12-13 for the retreat.
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219 Mark Preece – South Davis Sewer District is going through the Truth-in-Taxation process to cover
220 the costs of the renovation project to get nutrient levels down. Costs have risen. Engineering is
221 going into the north plant for the project. They are burning more gas and a lot more food waste is
222 coming in.
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224 Rod Wood – no report
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226 Mayor Romney – South Davis Rec board is still looking into expansion for an additional facility.
227 They have been asked by some to build a pickle ball complex with 24-28 courts.
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230 12. Closed Session Pursuant to UCA § 52-4-205.
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232 No closed session was needed.
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236 13. Adjourn.
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238 MOTION: James Bruhn made a Motion to adjourn the meeting. Kelly Enquist
239 seconded the Motion which PASSED by unanimous vote of all members
240 present.
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243
244 The foregoing was approved by the West Bountiful City Council by unanimous vote of all members
245 present on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.
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247 ___________________________________
248 Cathy Brightwell, City Recorder
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