City Council Study Meeting
Regular MeetingWest Valley City, UT · July 20, 2021
Minutes
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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.
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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
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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-
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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_______________________________
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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