MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

February 11, 2003

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Lloyd Burton.

A roll call was taken which showed council members Beverly Hansen, Sterling Rees, Russ Cowan, and Larry Murray present. John Gardner was excused. The Mayor stated that the meeting was a regularly called meeting and that notice of the time, place and agenda of the meeting had been provided to the local news media and to each member of the governing body.

Others present included City Manager Brad Hancock, City Recorder Carolyn Wilcken, Bonnie Monks, Randy Thompson, and Elsie Meyer.

The opening prayer was given by Mayor Lloyd Burton.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Larry Murray to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 21, 2003, after revision. Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen. Motion carried unanimously.

PURCHASE ORDERS

A motion was made Beverly Hansen to approve the following purchase orders. Motion seconded by Sterling Rees. Motion carried unanimously.

	UBTA Communications	$ 2,295.79
36227 36289 36329 36377 35872 36382 36286 36288	UBET Cellular Questar Gas Moon Lake Electric K & K Sanitation MCI Worldcom Ammon Manning LCL Oil Holland Equipment Fred Moreton Co. Mountainland Supply Hanks Electric Duchesne County roads Freedom Mailing	1,446.37 1,262.97 10,090.84 29,068.66 634.32 1,424.66 4,111.06 1,446.54 1,736.00 364.35 55,109.02 6,339.87 703.78 $116,304.23

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY RODEO SPONSORSHIP

Bonnie Monks came before Council representing the Utah State University Rodeo, seeking approval to have Roosevelt City sponsor a banner in the amount of $200 and will be displayed during the rodeo in Vernal March 7 and 8. This has already been put in the budget. After discussion, a motion was made by Sterling Rees to authorize the purchase of a banner in the amount of $200. Motion seconded by Russ Cowan. Motion carried unanimously.

UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SAFETY STUDY OF STATE STREET AND HIGHWAY 40

City Manager Brad Hancock reported on a phone conversation with Tracy Conti from the Utah Department of Transportation. The first study that was done indicated to the Utah Department Of Transportation that a traffic light was not warranted. However, after doing a second study, the numbers indicate there may be a need for a light and UDOT will follow up with an engineers study. City Manager Brad Hancock stated that he felt there is a good chance of Roosevelt getting a control device at that intersection and he would continue to follow up with UDOT. Mayor Burton stated that the road is not in alignment and this could be a contributing factor to the safety problems.

NORTH BALLARD WATER LINE – TODD REQUEST

As explained in the Council Meeting minutes of January 21, 2003, and after researching this issue, it was determined that all parties participating in the original installation of this line had received all financial reimbursement from those individuals making hookups to the line. Mr. Craig Todd has received this same information and when he pays his portion for hooking up, the appropriate sums will be paid to the original installers of the line.

DUCHESNE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

DUES WAIVER

Irene Hansen with the Duchesne County Economic Development Office has sent a letter to Roosevelt City indicating that the three year waiver in paying $1,000 annual Chamber Membership Dues for the Main Street Project has expired. However, Irene indicated that because the Main Street Project has been such a success, they are agreeing to an additional year waiver in the amount of $1,000, so this money can be put toward flowers and the Main Street Project.

RESOLUTION NO. 2003-200 –

PLANNING & ZONING SERVICE FEE SCHEDULE

Council reviewed Resolution No. 2003-200, a resolution setting forth the fee schedule and application for services for Planning and Zoning matters. After review, a motion was made by Russ Cowan to approve Resolution No. 2003-200. Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen. Motion carried unanimously.

SLEDDING ACCIDENT DISCUSSION

A 6-year-old boy was sledding on the soccer field at Constitution Park and hit a goal post and had to be life flighted to Salt Lake due to the seriousness of his condition. Sledding at Constitution Park has not been sanctioned by the city and raises the concern of safety. Mayor Burton stated that he feels the goal posts should be placed in metal sleeves so they can be removed. Randall Thompson, a concerned citizen, stated that he felt the same way and stated that apparently the goal posts are already constructed this way because last fall he tried to lift one and had succeeded in raising it about 6 inches. This information was not known to city personnel. For this reason they have never been removed. The Council’s suggestion was to make sure the goal posts are portable and if they are not, to make them so. They are to be taken out after soccer season is over. After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to remove the goal posts in the fall and to contact the Gregerson family and let them know of council’s concern and discussion. Motion seconded by Russ Cowan. Motion carried unanimously.

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

Council reviewed a business license application and alcohol consumption license from Monty Bickel for Roosevelt Bowl. After review and discussion, a motion was made by Beverly Hansen to approve this application. Motion seconded by Russ Cowan. Motion carried unanimously.

SCOUTING FOR FOOD PROGRAM

Mayor Burton reported that he had received a letter from the Utah Attorney General asking us to make a proclamation supporting the “Scouting For Food” program to help make the public aware of this drive on March 29, 2003. After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to have a proclamation drawn up for Council review at the next meeting. Motion seconded by Sterling Rees. Motion carried unanimously.

STATE FUNDING THROUGH COMMUNITY IMPACT BOARD

A state agency is seeking to apply for a CIB grant through UBAOG. Mayor Burton feels this should not be used by the state as the intent of CIB funding is to benefit specific areas impacted by mineral extraction. The state wants to use it to give people, who come from counties impacted by mineral extraction, scholarships to go to college anywhere in the state and get an education in the medical field, feeling these people could come back to their rural areas and do the work over the internet. Roosevelt City will send a letter to the Impact Board relaying concerns with the State’s intent.

CELL PHONE FOR MAYOR

Council discussed a request for a cell phone for Mayor Burton. Council concurred that this would be appropriate.

POTENTIAL SKATE PARK

Commissioner Lorna Stradinger is interested in pursuing a skate park in Duchesne County to offer more activity for the youth. Mayor Lloyd Burton, City Manager Brad Hancock and Park and Recreation Director Linden Dye attended the County Commission meeting today. Commissioner Larry Ross asked if Roosevelt City had $60,000 from the County could the city construct a skate park? City Manager Brad Hancock presented this report to the Council. Council discussed their priorities and concluded that the restrooms at the Old Park was their first priority and that a skate park could be included in one funding package under a program called “Old Park Development”. CDBG funds could be sought for the restroom portion and County Revitalization funds sought for the skate park. PCIB funding could be applied for to make up the difference.

PERMANENT COMMUNITY IMPACT BOARD PRIORITIZATION

The Permanent Community Impact Board needs Roosevelt City’s Capital Improvements prioritization list by February 26. This includes the one and five year projects. This is necessary to qualify to receive funding from this source. Council went through the current list, prioritized and updated the projects for 2003, as well as future years.

COUNCIL CONCERNS

Larry Murray – Larry expressed concern that the streets are extremely dry and dusty and asked if the street sweeper could be utilized. City Manager Brad Hancock stated that as soon as the weather is warm enough not to freeze during the day, the street sweeper could begin.

Beverly Hansen – Beverly invited everyone to attend an official dedication for the Cecil F. Gurr Courthouse and Law Enforcement Complex that is planned for Saturday, February 22, 2003, to make it official. Cecil’s family will be participating.

A motion was made by Larry Murray to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50p.m.

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Lloyd Burton, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder