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City Council Study Meeting

Regular Meeting

West Valley City, UT · July 20, 2021

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MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN ELECTRONIC STUDY SESSION ON TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 AT 4:30 P.M. AT WEST VALLEY CITY HALL, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, 3600 CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD, WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AND CONDUCTED BY MAYOR BIGELOW. THE MEETING WAS ALSO HELD ELECTRONICALLY VIA ZOOM. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: Ron Bigelow, Mayor Lars Nordfelt, Councilmember At-Large Don Christensen, Councilmember At-Large Tom Huynh, Councilmember District 1 (electronically) Steve Buhler, Councilmember District 2 Karen Lang, Councilmember District 3 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 (electronically) STAFF PRESENT: Wayne T Pyle, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder Nicole Cottle, Assistant City Manager/General Counsel (electronically) Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Colleen Jacobs, Police Chief (electronically) John Evans, Fire Chief (electronically) Jim Welch, Finance Director Steve Pastorik, CED Director Layne Morris, CPD Director (electronically) Dan Johnson, Public Works Director Nancy Day, Parks and Recreation Director Mark Nord, RDA Director (electronically) John Flores, HR Director Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director Coby Wilson, Public Works Eric Madsen, Public Works APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD JULY 13, 2021 The Council considered the Minutes of the Study Meeting held July 13, 2021. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -2- Councilmember Huynh moved to approve the Minutes of the Study Meeting held July 13, 2021. Councilmember Christensen seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. REVIEW AGENDA FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 20, 2021 Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow, members of the Council had no further questions or concerns regarding items listed on the Agenda for the Regular City Council meeting scheduled later this night. PROCLAMATIONS A. PROCLAMATION DECLARING AUGUST AS "NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS" MONTH AND AUGUST 3, 2021 AS "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2021" IN WEST VALLEY CITY Councilmember Christensen offered to read a Proclamation Declaring August as "Neighborhood Nights" Month and August 3, 2021 as "National Night Out 2021" in West Valley City at the July 27, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 27, 2021 A. ACCEPT PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING APPLICATION GPZ-12-2021, FILED BY MARCO DIAZ, REQUESTING A GENERAL PLAN CHANGE FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSTIY RESIDENTIAL (7 TO 12 UNITS/ACRE) AND A ZONE CHANGE FROM C- 2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO RM (MULTIPLE UNIT DWELLING RESIDENTIAL) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4612 WEST 3500 SOUTH Mayor Bigelow informed a public hearing had been advertised for the Regular Council Meeting scheduled July 27, 2021 in order for the City Council to hear and consider public comments regarding application GPZ-12-2021, filed by Marco Diaz, requesting a General Plan Change from General Commercial to Medium Denstiy Residential (7 to 12 Units/Acre) and a Zone Change from C-2 (General Commercial) to RM (Multiple Unit Dwelling Residential) for property located at 4612 West 3500 South. Proposed Ordinances 21-48 and 21-49 related to the proposal to be considered by the City Council subsequent to the public hearing, was discussed as follows: ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 21-48, AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN TO SHOW A CHANGE OF LAND USE FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (7 TO 12 UNITS/ACRE) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4612 WEST 3500 SOUTH MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -3- Steve Pastorik, CED Director, discussed proposed Ordinance 21-48 that would amend the General Plan to show a change of land use from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential (7 to 12 Units/Acre) for property located at 4612 West 3500 South. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The applicant is proposing to develop the property into a 10-unit, 3-story townhome development. Each unit would be 1,858 sq. ft. and include 3- bedrooms. While the property is 1 acre in area, the south portion of the property will need to be dedicated as it falls within the existing road improvements along 3500 South. The resulting density after dedication would be about 12 units/acre. The zoning and General Plan designation on this property were changed back in August of 2019. The previous zoning was R-1-8 (Single Unit Dwelling Residential, minimum lot size 8,000 SF) and the previous General Plan designation was Low Density Residential (3 to 4 units/acre). At the time, the proposed land use was a dermatologist office. The dermatologist that was going to build here is now moving to a new office building at 4133 W Pioneer Parkway. While the subject property is eligible to be considered for RM zoning, the City can still deny the zone change request. Since the Planning Commission recommended denial, staff did not prepare a development agreement. At the Council’s direction, staff will prepare a development agreement for consideration. ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 21-49, AMEND THE ZONING MAP TO SHOW A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4612 WEST 3500 SOUTH FROM C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO RM (MULTIPLE UNIT DWELLING RESIDENTIAL) Steve Pastorik, CED Director, discussed proposed Ordinance 21-49 that would amend the Zoning Map to show a change of Zone for property located at 4612 West 3500 South from C-2 (General Commercial) to RM (Multiple Unit Dwelling Residential). Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The applicant is proposing to develop the property into a 10-unit, 3-story townhome development. Each unit would be 1,858 sq. ft. and include 3- MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -4- bedrooms. While the property is 1 acre in area, the south portion of the property will need to be dedicated as it falls within the existing road improvements along 3500 South. The resulting density after dedication would be about 12 units/acre. The zoning and General Plan designation on this property were changed back in August of 2019. The previous zoning was R-1-8 (Single Unit Dwelling Residential, minimum lot size 8,000 SF) and the previous General Plan designation was Low Density Residential (3 to 4 units/acre). At the time, the proposed land use was a dermatologist office. The dermatologist that was going to build here is now moving to a new office building at 4133 W Pioneer Parkway. While the subject property is eligible to be considered for RM zoning, the City can still deny the zone change request. Since the Planning Commission recommended denial, staff did not prepare a development agreement. At the Council’s direction, staff will prepare a development agreement for consideration. Councilmember Lang indicated that a lot of fill was brought to the property after the last zone change. Councilmember Buhler asked what the zoning was before being changed to commercial. Steve replied R-1-8. Councilmember Buhler asked why right-of-way wasn’t acquired at the previous zone change. Steve replied that this would have occurred during the commercial subdivision. He noted that this also may have been part of the development agreement. Councilmember Christensen asked how many units are being suggested by the developer. Steve replied 10. Councilmember Fitisemanu asked if any other proposals have been submitted for this property. Steve replied there was another group interested in townhomes and another group interested in a manufacturing type use. The City Council will consider Ordinances 21-48 and 21-49 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled June 27, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. RESOLUTION 21-130: AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THREE PROPOSALS BY KEDDINGTON AND CHRISTENSEN, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, LLC TO PROVIDE AUDITING SERVICES TO WEST VALLEY CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021THORIZE THE PROCUREMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FROM EDA ARCHITECTS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE UTAH VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK Jim Welch, Finance Director, presented proposed Resolution 21-130 that would authorize the acceptance of three proposals by Keddington and Christensen, Certified Public MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -5- Accountants, LLC to provide auditing services to West Valley City for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: West Valley City is legally required to engage the services of an independent audit firm to audit its operations. Keddington & Christensen auditors have demonstrated experience and proficiency in municipal audits and knowledge of City operations. This audit will be conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America: the standards for financial audits contained in the Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Keddington & Christensen, Certified Public Accountants, LLC. has provided audit services for the City in the past and has the technical expertise to evaluate and review all aspects of the City’s complex operations. Councilmember Nordfelt stated that the Audit Committee met in the last couple weeks. He noted that there is no increase in cost but Keddington and Christensen are also now monitoring UCCC as well as Campbell Court. Mayor Bigelow noted that the scope of the audit has not changed. The City Council will consider Resolution 21-130 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled July 27, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. RESOLUTION 21-131: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 11 LIGHT VEHICLES FROM TONY DIVINO TOYOTA Eric Madsen, Public Works, presented proposed Resolution 21-131 that would approve the purchase of 11 light vehicles from Tony Divino Toyota. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Fleet Division is recommending to the city council the purchase of eleven (11) vehicles from the 2021/2022 light vehicle replacement list. Tony Divino Toyota has the State contract (AV2531) for these vehicles. The price indicated below is a competitive price and the vehicles meet the city’s needs. Number of Type of Vehicle Cost Per Vehicles Vehicle MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -6- 11 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE $25,638.00 TOTAL $282,018.00 Following are the vehicles being replaced: Replaced Vehicle Make Model Year Miles 711444 Toyota Camry 2014 100000 711475 Toyota Camry 2014 90000 711443 Toyota Camry 2014 90000 711469 Toyota Camry 2014 90000 711436 Toyota Camry 2014 85000 711474 Toyota Camry 2014 85000 711441 Toyota Camry 2014 84000 711476 Toyota Camry 2014 80000 711438 Toyota Camry 2014 70000 711442 Toyota Camry 2014 70000 711439 Toyota Camry 2014 86000 The City Council will consider Resolution 21-131 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled July 27, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. RESOLUTION 21-132: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 21 LIGHT VEHICLES FROM KEN GARFF FORD Eric Madsen, Public Works, presented proposed Resolution 21-132 that would approve the purchase of 21 light vehicles from Ken Garff Ford. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Fleet Division is recommending to the city council the purchase twenty-one (21) vehicles from the 2021/2022 light vehicle replacement list. The vehicles will be used by the following departments: Public Works, Fire, Parks and Recreation, and Police. Ken Garff Ford has a State contract (AV2528) to sell Ford vehicles. The price indicated below is a competitive price and the vehicles meet the city’s needs. Number of Type of Cost Per Vehicles Vehicle Vehicle MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -7- 15 Ford Interceptor SUV $35,062.00 1 Ford F-350 Reg Cab $30,867.00 2 Ford F-150 Crew Cab $34,376.61 1 Ford Ranger Crew Cab $29,428.00 2 Ford Ranger Super Cab $27,469.39 $709,917 TOTAL Replaced Make Model Mile Vehicle Year s 2 PLEASE SEE 1 ATTACHMENT Councilmember Lang asked when the City anticipates taking ownership of these vehicles. Eric replied likely next year. Councilmember Lang clarified that these will be in the budget and can be purchased when ready. Eric replied yes. Mayor Bigelow noted that the City uses vehicles frequently. The City Council will consider Resolution 21-132 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled July 27, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. RESOLUTION 21-133: AWARD A CONTRACT TO RC ENTERPRISE PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HAWKEYE STREET CONNECTION PROJECT Coby Wilson, Public Works, presented proposed Resolution 21-133 that would award a contract to RC Enterprise Paving and Construction for the construction of the Hawkeye Street Connection Project. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Bids for the project were opened on July 13, 2021, a total of three (3) bids were received. The lowest responsible bidder was RC Enterprise Paving & Construction in the amount of $130,105.00. This project will connect the north and south legs of Hawkeye Street which currently dead end at approximately 3650 South. Improvements will include the pavement section, curb & gutter, sidewalk, and associated property tie-ins. This connection will result in a straight residential street that is over 1/2 mile long. As a result, a concrete speed table will be constructed with this project as a traffic MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -8- calming device to mitigate potential speeding. To avoid cutting the new asphalt, utility laterals will be installed for a future residential lot on the west side of Hawkeye Street. The cost of these improvements will be collected from the property owner by way of a reimbursement agreement. Mayor Bigelow asked what current traffic calming looks like. Coby replied a concrete speed table will be added but there are no traffic calming measures currently in place. Mayor Bigelow asked if there will be multiple traffic calming tables. Coby replied this will be evaluated as the projects progresses but only one is proposed at this time. Councilmember Buhler expressed concern that UDOT will eventually tear this up as part of their project. He asked when construction will be completed. Coby replied this fall. The City Council will consider Resolution 21-133 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled July 27, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA SCHEDULED FOR JULY 27, 2021 A. RESOLUTION 21-134: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A PERPETUAL EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM MARIA MURGUIA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5041 WEST EAGLE WOOD DRIVE Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 21-134 that would authorize the City to enter into a Real Estate Purchase Agreement and accept a Perpetual Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement with and from Maria Murguia for property located at 5041 West Eagle Wood Drive. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Maria Del Rocio Estefani Murguia parcel located at 5041 W. Eagle Wood Drive is one of several parcels affected by the 4700 South Reconstruction Project (4000 West to 5600 West). This project is being constructed in cooperation with Kearns Metro Township. This project will reconstruct the pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk and decorative street lighting on both sides of 4700 South and 4715 South to improve safety and ride quality of 4700 South and 4715 South. Compensation for the purchase of the Perpetual Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement and improvements is $7,600.00 based upon the Administrative Compensation Estimate prepared by Horrocks Engineering. MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -9- The project is being funded under the Surface Transportation Program (STP) with federal funds. Kearns Metro Township executed the Federal Aid Agreement with UDOT. West Valley City has signed an Interlocal Agreement with Kearns Metro Township. The city is responsible 6.77% of all project costs, including right of way, within West Valley City jurisdictional limits. The total value for the Perpetual Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement is $7,600.00, making the West Valley City share of the acquisition $514.52. B. RESOLUTION 21-135: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A PERPETUAL EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM ARTEMIO LEMUS ALCARAZ, GUILLERMO LEMUS, AND ALFONSO LEMUS ALCARAZ FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5075 WEST EAGLE WOOD DRIVE Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 21-135 that would authorize the City to enter into a Real Estate Purchase Agreement and Accept a Perpetual Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement With and From Artemio Lemus Alcaraz, Guillermo Lemus, and Alfonso Lemus Alcaraz for Property Located at 5075 West Eagle Wood Drive. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Artemio Lemuz Alcaraz, and Guillermo L. Lemus and Alfonso Lemus Alcaraz parcel located at 5075 W. Eagle Wood Drive is one of several parcels affected by the 4700 South Reconstruction Project (4000 West to 5600 West). This project is being constructed in cooperation with Kearns Metro Township. This project will reconstruct the pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk and decorative street lighting on both sides of 4700 South and 4715 South to improve safety and ride quality of 4700 South and 4715 South. Compensation for the purchase of the Perpetual Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement and improvements is $9,700.00 based upon the Administrative Compensation Estimate prepared by Horrocks Engineering. The project is being funded under the Surface Transportation Program (STP) with federal funds. Kearns Metro Township executed the Federal Aid Agreement with UDOT. West Valley City has signed an Interlocal Agreement with Kearns Metro Township. The city is responsible 6.77% of all project costs, including right of way, within West Valley City jurisdictional limits. The total value for the Perpetual Easement and a MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -10- Temporary Construction Easement is $9,700.00, making the West Valley City share of the acquisition $656.59. C. RESOLUTION 21-136: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT, A PERPETUAL EASEMENT, AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM ALICIA WILLIAMS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4694 SOUTH LEMONWOOD CIRCLE Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 21-136 that would authorize the City to enter into a Real Estate Purchase Agreement and Accept a Public Utility Easement, a Perpetual Easement, and a Temporary Construction Easement With and From Alicia Williams for Property Located at 4694 South Lemonwood Circle. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Alicia Williams parcel located at 4694 S. Lemonwood Circle is one of several parcels affected by the 4700 South Reconstruction Project (4000 West to 5600 West). This project is being constructed in cooperation with Kearns Metro Township. This project will reconstruct the pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk and decorative street lighting on both sides of 4700 South and 4715 South to improve safety and ride quality of 4700 South and 4715 South. Compensation for the purchase of the Public Utility Easement, Perpetual Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement and improvements is $15,400.00 based upon the appraisal report prepared by Van Drimmellen Associates, Inc. The project is being funded under the Surface Transportation Program (STP) with federal funds. Kearns Metro Township executed the Federal Aid Agreement with UDOT. West Valley City has signed an Interlocal Agreement with Kearns Metro Township. The city is responsible for 6.77% of all project costs, including right of way, within West Valley City jurisdictional limits. The total value for the Public Utility Easement, Perpetual Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement is $15,400.00, making the West Valley City share of the acquisition $1,042.58. D. RESOLUTION 21-137: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A PERPETUAL EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM BLAKE HAMMER FOR PROPERTY MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -11- LOCATED AT 5053 WEST EAGLE WOOD DRIVE Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 21-137 that would authorize the City to enter into a Real Estate Purchase Agreement and Accept a Perpetual Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement With and From Blake Hammer for Property Located at 5053 West Eagle Wood Drive Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Blake S. Hammer parcel located at 5053 W. Eagle Wood Drive is one of several parcels affected by the 4700 South Reconstruction Project (4000 West to 5600 West). This project is being constructed in cooperation with Kearns Metro Township. This project will reconstruct the pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk and decorative street lighting on both sides of 4700 South and 4715 South to improve safety and ride quality of 4700 South and 4715 South. Compensation for the purchase of the Perpetual Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement and improvements is $9,975.00 based upon the Administrative Compensation Estimate prepared by Horrocks Engineering. The project is being funded under the Surface Transportation Program (STP) with federal funds. Kearns Metro Township executed the Federal Aid Agreement with UDOT. West Valley City has signed an Interlocal Agreement with Kearns Metro Township. The city is responsible 6.77% of all project costs, including right of way, within West Valley City jurisdictional limits. The total value for the Perpetual Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement is $9,975.00, making the West Valley City share of the acquisition $675.31. Wayne asked if the cost per property is higher than normal. Dan Johnson replied that an appraiser is hired but sometimes easements have sheds, playgrounds, etc. in them. He noted that the wall will also be removed and replaced which adds to the cost. Upon inquiry, there were no further questions or concerns expressed by members of the City Council. The City Council will consider Resolutions 21-134 through 21-137 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled July 27, 2021, at 6:30 P.M. COMMUNICATIONS A. 2700 WEST CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -12- Coby Wilson, Public Works, presented the Capital Improvements Projects Map and discussed the 2700 West Construction Project. He indicated that West Valley City recently completed improvements along 2700 West from 4100 South to 3500 South. Those improvements included bike lanes, sidewalk, street lights, street trees, drainage improvements and a decorative concrete privacy wall. Mr. Wilson noted that this project, from 4700 South to 4100 South, will include similar improvements to those recently completed. He indicated this is partially funded through UTA as part of a TIGER grant. Councilmember Buhler asked if betterments will continue all the way to 4700 South past the Driver License Division. Coby replied that the City’s betterments will stop north of the new development on 2700 West. He indicated that sidewalks will extend the entire length of the project. Mayor Bigelow asked if UTA stops will be included. Coby replied that the City is working on this with UTA and any modifications will be minor. The Mayor and Council had no further questions or concerns. B. POST WESTFEST UPDATE Nancy Day, Parks and Recreation Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation summarized as follows: - Community Participation o Marketing  • Social Media  • Website  • Banners o Crowds  • Increased Attendance  • Record Year for Carnival  • Minimal Issues - Vendors o • 40 Craft/Business Booths o • Goal = 60 o • 9 Food Vendors o • Goal = 20 - Fun and Events Coming to WestFest 2022 o • Parade o • Dutch Oven Cookoff o • 5K/10K Races o • Pickleball Tournament o • Skate Competition MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -13- o • Bike Demonstration & Competition o • Movie o • Possible Friday Firework Show o • Contests:  Hot Dog Eating Contest  • Pie Eating Contest  • Family Fitness Challenge  • Chick-Fil-A Nugget Toss Contest o Carnival  30 rides  8 specifically for children  Long lines-carnival food and beverage booths o Entertainment- 17 performances  Bands, dance teams, scales and tails, magician o Events  MVC run, skate jam, softball tournament, Fire demonstration, K9 Demonstration - 2022 Improvement Ideas o General Improvements  Seek additional sponsorships  Increase number of volunteers and committee members  Improve flow  Review layout  Increase shade in programming areas o Enhance the Experience  More ATM machines  Add drink vendors through craft booths  Better signage  Background music between performers  Table covers in food area Councilmember Buhler asked if the goal of 80 total vendors is based on historic success. Nancy replied that it is based on the amount of space and comfortable flow for attendees. The Mayor and Council had no further questions or concerns. C. COUNCIL CALENDAR Mayor Bigelow referenced a Memorandum previously received from the City Manager that outlined upcoming meetings and events. MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -14- Members of the City Council had no further questions regarding the Council Update. NEW BUSINESS A. POTENTIAL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS N/A B. COUNCIL REPORTS COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTENSEN- FOOTLOOSE/CONCERT Councilmember Christensen stated that he attended Footloose and a concert and both were great, well attended events. He noted that ticket sales have been very successful. Councilmember Lang asked if it is normal seating now. Wayne replied yes. Councilmember Christensen stated that there will be a Day of Service on 9/11 that includes cleanup along the Jordan Valley River. He noted that this is part of a national effort. Mayor Bigelow asked if the City contributes to the service. Wayne replied that the City tries to promote the event to the community and also helps with the river cleanup. Councilmember Lang asked that the milkweed for the butterflies be left alone. Wayne stated that he will follow-up on the status of the milkweed. COUNCILMEMBER BUHLER- FLAVORS OF UTAH AND OPERATION MY HOMETOWN Councilmember Buhler stated that he attended the Flavors of Utah Event as well as the Operation My Hometown Event. He stated it was great to see a Senator speak favorably regarding Operation My Hometown. COUNCILMEMBER LANG- ELECTRIC BUSES Councilmember Lang indicated that UTA will have electric buses that monitor air quality data. Wayne noted that the City has been monitoring this with UTOPIA and has quite a bit of data already. MOTION TO ADJOURN Upon motion by Councilmember Christensen all voted in favor to adjourn. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE WEST VALLEY COUNCIL THE STUDY MEETING ON TUESDAY JULY 20, 2021 WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:31 PM BY MAYOR BIGELOW. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true, accurate and complete record of the proceedings of the Study Meeting of the West Valley City Council held Tuesday, July 20, 2021. MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 20, 2021 -15- _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder

Agenda

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION Monday, April 12, 2021 – 6:00 PM 109 North Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457 Our mission: to provide effective and fiscally responsible municipal services in a manner which promotes our high standard of community life. MINUTES Call to order and announce a quorum is present. 1,056 PRESENT Mayor Brad Hyman Councilman Kris White Councilman Steve Hammons Councilwoman Sherelyn Roberson ABSENT Mayor Pro Tem Michael Long Councilman Mark Huddleston Invocation and Pledges City Administrator Rose lead the invocation and Mayor Hyman lead the pledges. Consent Agenda Items on the Consent Agenda are approved by a single action of the Council, with such approval applicable to all items appearing on the Consent Agenda. A Council Member may request any item to be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as a separate item. 1. Minutes 3-8-2021 2. March 2021 Financial Report Motion made by Councilwoman Roberson, Seconded by Councilman Hammons. Voting Yea: Councilman White, Councilman Hammons, Councilwoman Roberson Report on Items of Community Interest The City Council will have an opportunity to address items of community interest, including: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the City of Mount Vernon; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the City of Mount Vernon that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the City Council or an official or employee of the City of Mount Vernon; and announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the City of Mount Vernon that has arisen after posting the agenda. The Jordan family purchased the old hospital from the County. Citizen Participation (3 minutes) The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Council from responding to any comments other than to refer the matter to a future agenda, to an existing policy, or to a staff person with specific information. Claims against the City, Council Members, or employees, as well as individual personnel appeals are not appropriate for citizens’ forum. No one spoke. Items to be Considered: 3. Consider and Act upon approval of Resolution 21-05 election judges for the May 1, 2021 General Election. Motion made by Councilman White, Seconded by Councilwoman Roberson. Voting Yea: Councilman White, Councilman Hammons, Councilwoman Roberson 4. Consider and Act upon approval of Resolution 21-06 suspending the Center Point Energy rate increase for 45 days. Motion made by Councilman White, Seconded by Councilman Hammons. Voting Yea: Councilman White, Councilman Hammons, Councilwoman Roberson 5. Consider and Act upon approval of Resolution 21-07 submission the HOME application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Motion made by Councilwoman Roberson, Seconded by Councilman White. Voting Yea: Councilman White, Councilman Hammons, Councilwoman Roberson 6. Consider and act upon approval of Resolution 21-08 awarding EDC incentives to Sweet Home Texas Eatery. Motion made by Councilman White, Seconded by Councilwoman Roberson. Voting Yea: Councilman White, Councilwoman Roberson Voting Nay: Councilman Hammons 7. Consider and Act upon approval of Resolution 21-09 TxCDBG Grant for work on Carthel and Arrington Streets. Motion made by Councilman Hammons, Seconded by Councilwoman Roberson. Voting Yea: Councilman White, Councilman Hammons, Councilwoman Roberson 8. Consider and Act upon approval of improvements to Houston and Jackson Street in the amount of $21,450.00 funded by EDC. Motion made by Councilman White, Seconded by Councilman Hammons. Voting Yea: Councilman White, Councilman Hammons, Councilwoman Roberson Discussion Items and Mayor/Council/City Administrator Reports 9. Point of information - Candidate Jeff Briscoe submitted a request to withdraw after final date. Candidate can withdraw but it is too late to be removed from ballot. 10. Texas P&W Trails Grant for City Lake 11. Early voting prevents workshop meeting-Council room will be set up for election. 12. Water, Sewer, Streets, Park, Sidewalks, Grants (City Admin) Main Street Report (Carolyn Teague) EDC Report (City Admin/EDC president) Point of Information – Candidate Jeff Briscoe submitted a request to withdraw after final date. Candidate can withdraw but it is too late to be removed from the ballot. Mr. Briscoe has stated he will not accept if he should win the election. City Administrator Rose advised she is pursuing a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant for the city lake regarding a trail around the lake. The grant is in the amount of $250,000.00 being $200,000.00 from TPW and $50,000.00 from the City. This process started in February and will fund (if we are awarded) in 2022, SWEPCO has awarded $2,500 to the Fire Department, the leaking water valves at the water treatment plant have been corrected, the sidewalk project in the square is almost complete and in front of the courthouse will begin shortly, LOVES Truckstop will be tearing down their building and rebuilding a structure, twice as large as well as adding a one hundred slot R.V. park and diesel mechanics shop, initially creating 30 new positions, TxDOT will be starting the sidewalk projects down SH37 in June and will be finished within two weeks. Councilman Hammons asked if we should hire an arborist to check pine trees around town that have died. Councilwoman Roberson has asked if there is a plan to repair or replace all sewer lines around town each year and suggests if not that during the budget cycle this be something that is added. Main Street Report - Carolyn Teague was not present. Mayor Hyman asked that Ms. Teague send a report to Council since she was not present. EDC Board - President Sachse reported this was the first meeting with a full board present, after recent appointments. Mr. Sachse is very pleased with the board and what each member has to offer. The RFP regarding a consultant and director will close 4/30/21 and interviews will begin soon. The next business appreciation luncheon will be at Mt. Vernon Tire for the Wafford family on April 28, 2021. Notes to the Agenda: Items marked with an * are consent items considered to be non-controversial and will be voted on in one motion unless a council member asks for separate discussion. The Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this Agenda except for discussion-only items. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session under Sections 551.071/551.074 – of the Texas Open Meetings Act concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at 903-537-2252 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. 13. February 2021 Court end of month reports Presiding Officer to Adjourn the City Council Meeting At 6:37 p.m. a motion was made by Councilman White, Seconded by Councilwoman Roberson to close the meeting. Voting Yea: Councilman White, Councilman Hammons, Councilwoman Roberson ___/s/ Brad Hyman________________________ Brad Hyman – Mayor ATTEST: __/s/_Kathy Lovier________________ Kathy Lovier - City Secretary

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