City Council Minutes 4-16-19

TREMONTON CITY CORPORATION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 16, 2019

Members Present:
Diana Doutre
Lyle Holmgren
Jeff Reese
Bret Rohde
Lyle Vance—excused
Roger Fridal, Mayor
Shawn Warnke, City Manager
Linsey Nessen, City Recorder

CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP

Mayor Fridal called the April 16, 2019 City Council Workshop to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the City Council Meeting Room at 102 South Tremont Street, Tremonton, Utah. Those in attendance were Mayor Fridal, Councilmembers Doutre, Holmgren, Reese, and Rohde, City Manager Warnke, and City Recorder Nessen. The following Department Heads were also present: Community Services Director Marc Christensen, Public Works Director Paul Fulgham, Police Chief Kurt Fertig, and Treasurer Sharri Oyler (arrived at 6:03 p.m.).

1. Review Discussion of amending the Budget entitled “The Tremonton City Annual Implementation Budget 2018-2019 (General Fund, Capital Fund(s), Enterprise Fund(s), and Special Funds)”, for the period commencing July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019.

Manager Warnke said there are quite a few amendments happening with this proposed budget. In the General Fund the biggest issues we are proposing is increasing the fund balance by half a million dollars. That is being transferred to RDA 71 to undertake some projects. Fund 71 includes the Tremonton CDA and the only revenue source for that is tax increment, which is pledged to reimburse the developer. The City is undertaking some projects that are potentially eligible for use of tax increment, including the 600 West road and participation with the Tremont Center in buying and demolishing the homes. A transfer of $500,000 to that fund for those projects is being proposed.

Manager Warnke said for the Fire Fund we decided to use cash rather than enter into a lease agreement for the ambulance. For that reason, we needed to eliminate proceeds from the lease and appropriate fund balance in its place.

Manager Warnke said we got a bid for the BR Mountain Road ($112,000), which included all the utility work, but each enterprise fund is paying for their respective improvements for their utilities. The actual road project is $390,000, which will come out of Fund 42. For the Water Fund we will talk more about the bond that we are in the midst of finalizing. He referred the Council to page six. Construction of phase three will cost $2.9 million. The cost of issuance is $40,000 between bond council and municipal advisor. We also have the automatic meter reading system for $180,000. That is why $3.4 million is being proposed for the bond. The equalization basin is still a requirement, but we are proposing we fund that out of reserves. We are dividing up the automatic meter reading between secondary and culinary since both utilities will benefit from it in the end. There is also a breakdown of where we are at with the acquisition of water shares. We could spend a million dollars in the near future in acquiring about 200 shares. He addressed the 44 shares we are working on acquiring from the County and said if we follow through with that transaction, we will close on the bond on May 7. We will receive it this year and next, and will appropriate it to become fund balance.

Manager Warnke said the Sewer and Storm Drain Funds are paying for their respective infrastructure improvements as it relates to some of these road projects. We will amend the budget one more time. Finance Director Roberts also took a look and helped us plan long-term.

2. Discussion of the draft Tentative Budget “The Tremonton Annual Implementation Budget 2019-2020 (General Fund, Capital Fund(s), Enterprise Fund(s) and Special Fund(s)” for the period commencing July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020

Manager Warnke said this is the first draft. There are some outstanding items and it is still a work in progress. We need to make some ultimate decisions to propose to the Council for their final approval, but we wanted to give this to the Council now since we have to adopt a tentative budget at the next City Council meeting. We will keep that meeting short so the Council can attend the play at the Old Barn Theater. We need to adopt the final budget the end of June. There are quite a few things that are not exactly known at this point and we had to use estimates. We are working on the medical insurance renewal and are going to market to see what else we can get. Our current provider, Cigna, came back with a 24% increase, but our health insurance broker is confident it will come close to what the trend is for medical. We are also working on getting our insurance renewals for our general property. We are waiting for URS (Utah Retirement Systems) to get us their final rates. Right now, their preliminary rates suggest there is no increase.

Director Christensen gave a snapshot and overview of the budget. He said it has this current budget year with the amendments that Manager Warnke has proposed. The first group is the General Fund. It shows the percent change with the proposed budget in each department. Councilmember Reese asked why Planning and Zoning doubled. Manager Warnke said there are two things being proposed in the planning budget. First, we got a grant, which is on the agenda tonight for historic preservation. Essentially we will budget the entire expense, but will be reimbursed half of that. The other one is proposing we do a future Land Use Plan and revisit our zoning now that we have a Transportation Plan. Councilmember Reese said it is still a 5% decrease. Director Christensen said in the General Fund yes, but the transfer to the other funds is about $500,000. If we take that out, it is an increase of $200,000, but this does not include the revenues. The budget is balanced with mainly fund balance to be appropriated into each one of these funds. Councilmember Rohde clarified the total is a 21% decrease. Director Christensen said it is a decrease, but that is mainly because of the $4 million bond we are doing. We cannot take too much stock in that total number because of big items like that. Councilmember Reese asked if Garland City and their potential sewer plant is affecting the City. Manager Warnke said I do not think it is affecting us. In the short-term, it is good for them. They did submit some plans to Administrator Steve Bench to get electrical permits. Director Fulgham said once they have met all the design criteria with the State, they would have a construction permit. At that point they could go out to bid. It is headed in the right direction. It is about a year process, but depends on the winter.

Councilmember Reese said I do not think that looks bad. Manager Warnke said it is what we have talked about and typically done in the past. We could spend more time after we adopt it or hold some special sessions. From now until we adopt, we can keep the Council updated on where we are. Councilmember Reese said it shows a $95,000 reduction in the road and asked if we are not doing improvements this year. Manager Warnke said with the road project, we are transferring $325,000 out of the General Fund and moving it into Fund 40 for the Council to assign how it is used for roads—like a savings account. Mayor Fridal asked Manager Warnke if there is anything in the budget that is surprising to him. Manager Warnke said no, but next time we meet, I will try to highlight some specific projects we can talk through.

3. Discussion of issues associated with Tremonton City constructing and administering a secondary water system, with discussion of topics to include, but not being limited to, water shares, coordination with the Bear River Canal Company, bonds, policies associated with secondary water, etc.

Director Fulgham said the rain has slowed Sorensen Constructions down, but it is coming along. The sheet shows what we have for water shares and what is looming. Every couple weeks I will get someone who wants to sell one or two shares, but a lot of them have lost the certificate and have to coordinate with the canal company to get a new one issued to them before we can proceed. There will be 44 more if we get the County shares. We are way ahead of the game of where we need to be. There will be a break-in period when we fire up the new system for service areas 1 and 2. Councilmember Reese asked if the rates for people on the hill, who already have secondary, are increasing and if it will be metered. Director Fulgham said yes and we have the meters, but the weather has not been good for installation. Councilmember Reese ensured citizens are aware of the increase and asked if they have had any feedback, which they have not. Manager Warnke said we are doing an open house on April 30 with two sessions to answer questions. There will be a presentation and sprinkler retrofits showing what will work better with the lower quality water. Councilmember Rohde said for a lot of people, it would be nice to provide a ditch witch service to drill for them.

4. Discussion and review of agenda items on the 7:00 City Council Meeting Agenda

Councilmember Reese asked about the resolution expressing gratitude to the Bear River Canal Company. Manager Warnke said it solidifies the agreement. They are requiring us to do certain things to connect to the system and this letter formalizes it so the Council can see it and archive it correctly.

Motion by Councilmember Doutre to move into closed session. Motion seconded by Councilmember Holmgren. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Doutre – aye, Councilmember Holmgren – aye, Councilmember Reese – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye. Motion approved.

The Council moved into a closed session at 6:34 p.m.

5. CLOSED SESSIONS:

a. Strategy session to discuss the purchase of real property when public discussion of the transaction would disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration or prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best possible terms; and/or
b. Strategy session to discuss the character, professional competence or physical or mental health of an individual; and/or
c. Strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation; and/or
d. Discussions regarding security personnel, devices or system

Motion by Councilmember Reese to return to open session. Motion seconded by Councilmember Rohde. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Doutre – aye, Councilmember Holmgren – aye, Councilmember Reese – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye. Motion approved.

The Council returned to open session at 6:51 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. by consensus of the Council.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Mayor Fridal called the April 16, 2019 City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Tremonton City Council Meeting Room at 102 South Tremont Street, Tremonton, Utah. Those in attendance were Mayor Fridal, Councilmembers Doutre, Holmgren, Reese, and Rohde, City Manager Warnke, and City Recorder Nessen. The following Department Heads were also present: Community Services Director Marc Christensen, Public Works Director Paul Fulgham, Police Chief Kurt Fertig, and Treasurer Sharri Oyler.

1. Opening Ceremony:

Mayor Fridal informed the audience that he had received no written or oral request to participate in the Opening Ceremony. He asked anyone who may be offended by listening to a prayer to step out into the lobby for this portion of the meeting. The prayer was offered by Councilmember Holmgren and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Reese.

2. Introduction of guests:

Mayor Fridal welcomed those in attendance.

3. Declaration of Conflict: none

4. Approval of Agenda:

Motion by Councilmember Rohde to approve the agenda of April 16, 2019. Motion seconded by Councilmember Doutre. Vote: Councilmember Doutre – aye, Councilmember Holmgren – aye, Councilmember Reese – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye. Motion approved.

5. Approval of minutes – March 19, 2019

Motion by Councilmember Holmgren to approve the minutes of March 19, 2019. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reese. Vote: Councilmember Doutre – aye, Councilmember Holmgren – aye, Councilmember Reese – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye. Motion approved.

Mayor Fridal called a Public Hearing to order at 7:02 p.m. to amend the Tremonton City Annual Implementation Budget 2018-2019. There were 17 people in attendance.

6. Public Hearing:

a. On considering amending the Budget entitled “The Tremonton City Annual Implementation Budget 2018-2019 (General Fund, Capital Fund(s), Enterprise Fund(s), and Special Funds)”, for the period commencing July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019.

Manager Warnke said the budgeting process is annual and each year we do our best to estimate revenues and expenses. From time to time the amounts need to be adjusted, which is an ongoing process for the City. We received some grants and some of our revenues are higher than anticipated. We are also amending some of our expenses associated with projects we are undertaking. It is going to be a busy season and the public will appreciate seeing some of these improvements. The secondary water system is in progress and we are doing intersection improvements at 1000 West and Main Street. This is not a budget item because it is UDOT’s, but it will have right hand turn lanes, along with sidewalk, curb, and gutter. We are also working on the BR Mountain Road along 2300 West. We are spending $2.5 million in funds associated with wastewater treatment plant upgrades to meet certain standards, along with bio-solid handling improvements to allow more capacity in our treatment plant. We will also vacate 650 West and add a collector road along the side of Motel 6 at 600 West. This will allow Crumps to expand in place and for us to preserve that sales tax base. These improvements will help shape our community and the public will see the benefit of these services. That is what these amendments are aimed at accomplishing. The City is in a good financial position mostly because of sales tax.

Citizen Sheryl Rohde asked if there will be lights and sidewalks along 2300 West with the proposed school and if citizens should be preparing for that. Manager Warnke said there is a school site and the district owns property within that area. He showed the minor arterial road on 2300 West and a section for the BR Mountain Road. He said it would be an 80-foot right-of-way with travel lanes each direction and a center turn lane. The long-term plan is to extend that all the way to 2000 West. This will become the lighted intersection because there is not enough separation between 2300 West and the on and off ramp. We want to push traffic away from 2300 West so there is not congestion around that area. We believe when the site is developed, there are some roads that need to be connected for better flow. As of right now, nothing is on the horizon for the school to construct on that site.

Mayor Fridal closed the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m.

Mayor Fridal called a Public Hearing to order at 7:09 p.m. for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds. There were 17 people in attendance.

b. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2019 AND ANY POTENTIAL ECONOMIC IMPACT THAT THE PROJECT TO BE FINANCED WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THAT PORTION OF THE BONDS ISSUED UNDER THE ACT MAY HAVE ON THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND RELATED MATTERS

Manager Warnke said Alex Buxton with Zions Bank Public Finance is our municipal advisor on this transaction. Randy Larsen with Gilmore & Bell PC is our bond council. Employing and engaging Zions Bank has really paid off for the City in this transaction. We had more bids than we anticipated and through Mr. Buxton’s individual efforts of reaching out to Chase Bank, we got them to bid on this, for eight total bidders. Chase was the best as far as what they offered. Their initial offering included a debt service reserve fund. We would have to put $300,000 with a trustee and have them hold that for 15 years, but Mr. Buxton was able to negotiate that restriction out of their proposal. The next bidder was $160,000 difference over the life of the bond. I really do attribute that to Mr. Buxton and Zions. The outcome was favorable to the City.

Mr. Buxton gave an overview. He said Manager Warnke and I put together a request for bids document with Finance Director Robert’s help. In that document, we gave an overview of the City and the secondary water project. We put together some coverage tables and various things that bond purchasers want to see and know. As we put assumptions together, it is hard to know what interest rate these purchasers are going to come in at. Every financial institution has a different cost of funds and types of loans or bonds. We estimated around 3.7% and based assumptions off of that. Eight groups were interested and there were about 18 different options on how to structure this. The interest rate ranged from 2.25% to over 5%. We had to look at other terms, but the lowest bid was JP Morgan Chase Bank. They offered a 2.52% fixed interest rate for 15 years that will not change over the life of the bond for that time. That is the institution we recommend moving forward with. We plan to close on the bonds on May 7. All the terms received fit in the parameters that the City adopted a few weeks ago. The bond amount is $3.4 million and we are excited to work with Manager Warnke and the staff to get this closed. Manager Warnke and Director Roberts were very helpful and did a great job getting data together. Manager Warnke said as a source of repayment, the City is pledging revenues from the system after operation and maintenance. I also want to mention Director Fulgham, who does a lot of work behind the scenes. He and Director Roberts were big participants in putting this together.

There were no public comments. Mayor Fridal closed the Public Hearing at 7:18 p.m.

7. Public comments: Comments limited to three minutes.

Vicky Hawkins, who lives in Holmgren Estates East, said someone tried to break into her home. This individual had also tried to break into the Greystone convenience store. He was bleeding and pounding on their doors, and slamming patio furniture into the house. She appreciated the quick response by the police. She said he is now staying at the Airbnb three doors down from us and we do not think this is right. It should not be in our neighborhood. When we purchased our home, the due diligence checklist said if you are having a rental property, the buyer is advised to consult with local zoning officials and to review any restrictive covenants to determine that the rental of a property is legally used and does not violate these terms. Does the person who owns this house have a license for an Airbnb? Ms. Hawkins read what those were and said this Airbnb has become a nuisance. She has allowed people to stay there for $25 a night and we have watched rift-raft come through and a homeless group was there for a while. No commercial enterprise or business will be allowed in the subdivision except as permitted by City ordinance. Does she have the right to have that in our neighborhood? It says if this is violated, it shall be lawful for people who own property in this development to bring legal action against those people, prevent them from doing it, and recover damages.

Janice Seely said I live right next door to the Airbnb and what I have seen is a rotating door. There were six cars one night from three different states. Most of our neighborhood has children. When my grandkids visit, I do not feel they can run through the yard alone. I do not feel safe with this situation. I think what happened to the Hawkins is just the beginning. It is so risky to have this. When you have a neighbor, you have a chance to get to know them and have security with that. I do not have that at all. This has been going on for four years, which is a no go with the covenants. We want our neighborhood to be safe again. I do not sleep as well and have to bolt down the house. Please check into this.

Dennis Gerber said we are here for the same situation. We moved in a little over a year ago. This neighbor has had people sleeping in their garage and numerous homeless people walk down the roads. It is a wonderful neighborhood and we hope we can come to some sort of end to this.

Sheryl Rohde said a girl that works for us told us that people come into the library with their own porn and expect these young girls to print them out. Someone said we need to worry about rights and that bothered me. I called different libraries and Logan City said there is a state law that says when there are children involved that stuff cannot happen. This needs to be looked at and we need a sign saying to keep that stuff out. There is also a gentleman in the library who says inappropriate things to the girls who work there. That needs to be stopped too.

8. Years of Service Award

a. Jason Thompson, Public Works – 15 Years

The Council thanked Mr. Thompson for his years of service. Councilmember Doutre said they would also like to recognize Wilma Spence, who recently passed away at 97 years old. Councilmember Doutre said Spence volunteered her time at the food pantry for years before quitting in December. She died this past week. I would like to recognize her for the wonderful service she gave to the whole community.

9. Proclamation

a. Discussion and consideration of authorizing the Mayor to sign an Arbor Day Proclamation

Councilmember Holmgren read the proclamation about Arbor Day to those in attendance.

Motion by Councilmember Holmgren to proclaim April 26, 2019 as Arbor Day. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reese. Vote: Councilmember Doutre – aye, Councilmember Holmgren – aye, Councilmember Reese – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye. Motion approved.

10. New Council Business:

a. Discussion and consideration of adopting Resolution No. 19-13 approving a professional services agreement for bond counsel services between Tremonton City and Gilmore & Bell PC

Manager Warnke said this is a simple service agreement between the City and our bond council—a one-page letter that opens the arrangement to be extended into the future as we do additional phases and continue the bond for the system.

Motion by Councilmember Reese to adopt the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Doutre. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Doutre – aye, Councilmember Holmgren – aye, Councilmember Reese – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye. Motion approved.

b. Discussion and consideration of adopting Resolution No. 19-14 approving amendments to the Budget entitled “The Tremonton City Annual Implementation Budget 2018- 2019 (General Fund, Capital Fund(s), Enterprise fund(s), and Special Fund(s),” for the period commencing July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019

Motion by Councilmember Holmgren to adopt the resolution and approve the amendments. Motion seconded by Councilmember Rohde. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Doutre – aye, Councilmember Holmgren – aye, Councilmember Reese – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye. Motion approved.

c. Discussion and consideration of adopting Resolution No. 19-15 expressing gratitude to the Bear River Canal Company for assisting with the implementation of a secondary water system and acknowledging the Bear River Canal Company’s approval associated with the construction of Secondary Water System and the construction of Service Area 3

Motion by Councilmember Rohde to adopt the resolution as stated. Motion seconded by Councilmember Holmgren. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Doutre – aye, Councilmember Holmgren – aye, Councilmember Reese – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye. Motion approved.

d. Discussion and consideration of adopting Resolution No. 19-16 approving a Certified Local Government Grant Project Contract to engage a consultant to perform the work necessary to submit to the Utah Division of State History and National Park Service a historic district nomination with the boundaries of the district being approximately 300 South to 600 North and from 400 West to 300 East

Manager Warnke said the City recently created and became a CLG (Certified Local Government), which allows us to participate in CLG Grants aimed at historic preservation. We do have some historic assets in the City. In 2014 we did a reconnaissance level survey. That individual was getting her master’s degree in architecture and she surveyed the older parts of the City, determining what the style and the historical significance of these buildings are. She then put together a survey suggesting we have a good collection of buildings that could qualify for a historic district. Now that we have access to these grants, we are proposing to do another survey and then propose to the National Park Service the creation of a historic district here in Tremonton. We would submit paperwork and documentation to the park service for their consideration and ultimate approval. The historic preservation is a voluntary program. The City will not restrict those with historic homes in the district to live in them or make improvements. If a homeowner does participate and makes improvements to their home, they are going to see a 20% tax credit that is compatible with some of the historic standards. I have personally gone through the process and it has worked well for me. This is a way to encourage people to invest in their home and do it in a way that reduces some of their financial liability into the project. This also promotes our unique history, the character of our community, and a sense of community pride associated with some of the structures that have been landmarks for a long time. We do have a one-to-one match grant for $10,000 with the ability to provide in-kind services that could reduce the actual cash we have to match with. Councilmember Doutre said I think it is a really exciting thing and hope we can get the word out to these homeowners that these funds are available. Manager Warnke said before we can finalize and submit this, the State will send notice to all the property owners within this district. We may hold an open house to answer questions. When people understand the benefits and their concerns are addressed, they have not had opposition. There will be public outreach through the process.

Motion by Councilmember Doutre to adopt the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Holmgren. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Doutre – aye, Councilmember Holmgren – aye, Councilmember Reese – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye. Motion approved.

11. Continued discussion or commencement of discussion of any agenda item listed on the 6:00 p.m. City Council Workshop that is deemed necessary by the Mayor or City Council, or as suggested by the City Manager

12. Calendar Items and Previous Assignment

a. Review of calendar

Manager Warnke said the Senior Center open house was successful and had a good showing. The Utah League of Cities and Towns for elected officials is coming up. The open house for secondary water is on April 30 and we have invited anyone who is interested in learning more to participate. We will continue to hold as many sessions as needed. The Council is invited to the 150th Golden Spike celebration. If you want to participate at any of the events at the historic park, let me or Joan Hammer know. Our next City Council meeting on May 7 will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with the play starting at 7 p.m. The Aspen Grove RV Park is having an open house. Their facility has exceeded my expectations and is well thought out. You are welcome to attend the grand opening.

b. Review of past assignment: none

13. Reports & Comments:

a. City Manager Reports and Comments

1. Proposed analysis and scope of work which includes Revenue Cycle Review, Labor Model, and Strategic Plan for the Fire Department and EMS to be done by B. Potts & Associates, LLC

Manager Warnke said in the past, we talked about engaging a professional to help us evaluate our fire department, along with fire and ambulance services with the understanding that it is an evolving industry. Right now, we have paid on-call employees, but they are stretched thin. We put together a scope of work that is being proposed. He will review the revenue cycle to help us look for any sources of revenue we have available and evaluate those. He will look at our ambulance billing processes, documenting what service we are providing, collection, compliance, insurance, denials, and labor laws. He will determine if our current model is sufficient and how we could improve or supplement that. He will also do a strategic plan to evaluate how we can continue providing this service as the City grows. The cost would be $5,000. He would provide a written plan in the end and the Council could pick one or two items to undertake or do the full amount. He is highly recommended and qualified. Councilmember Rohde suggested we move forward with this.

2. Box Elder County TTAB Grants awarded to Tremonton City

Manager Warnke said we applied for a Tax Advisory Board Grant and received $20,000 to help us with our billboard project. The vinyl wraps are cheap, but deteriorate so quickly. We need to do something longer lasting and may need to spend some money to update and maintain our sign structures. This is not the sign copy itself, but the sign structure. We need to figure out what we want to put on them. I am budgeting $60,000 for that, but it depends on what we want to do. It should be something memorable that reflects well and is long lasting. They also gave us a $10,000 grant for landscaping of our trailhead. We are working on some additional grant funds for that.

Manager Warnke said in regards to secondary water and landscaping improvements, we engaged a landscape architect to come up with some plans for the City on three different public spaces. Some are high profile and there has been a lot of public interest. The first is a park strip on Main Street by Fridal Heights that has harsh conditions because it is surrounded by asphalt. There is heat as well as a lot of sands and salts so it is not conducive to landscape. There are also a lot of utilities under there. There is existing rock and some additional rock will be added with potted plants on the sidewalk side. There is an issue of clear zone for UDOT where there cannot be obstructions so we need to figure that out. There will be no trees. The next one is the trailhead. If we are going to talk about water conservation, we should show people we are committed to that. This could demo what others may do. There will be a lot of rock and mulch. There will also be some Evergreens and boulders throughout. This is a small neighborhood park with parking to accommodate vehicles and the primary attraction will be down by the trail. There would be a loop around this green space for bikes to make a play area. Councilmember Rohde said we have walked on it a bit and it is getting used regularly.

Manager Warnke said the triangle on Tremont Street would have some stone—large cobble with something smaller that compliments that rock. Director Fulgham said right now, we have the day lilies and spearmint, but it gets overgrown and is not appealing. This would make it less water usage and more appealing with pockets of flowers and boulders. It would be on a drip system. Councilmember Rohde said a lot of kids walk home from school there so it would be nice to have a sidewalk—it is a safety concern. Manager Warnke said we have safe routes for kids to walk. We can revisit that plan relative to this area. The police department works with the school on that. The landscape architect wanted the Council and staff to give feedback on the concept so we can take it to the next level. The Council agreed they liked the ideas.

b. City Department Head Reports and Comments

Director Fulgham mentioned the secondary water open house and said the wastewater treatment facility upgrade is out to bid. His goal is to have it on the May 7 agenda to award a bid.

c. Council Reports and Comments

Councilmember Doutre thanked Manager Warnke and Director Christensen for their work on the budget, as well as the department heads and City staff.

Councilmember Reese thanked the public for attending and voicing their concerns.

14. CLOSED SESSIONS: No closed session was held at this time.

15. Adjournment.

Motion by Councilmember Rohde to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Councilmember Doutre. Vote: Councilmember Doutre – aye, Councilmember Holmgren – aye, Councilmember Reese – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye. Motion approved.

The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

The undersigned duly acting and appointed Recorder for Tremonton City Corporation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes for the City Council Meeting held on the above referenced date. Minutes were prepared by Jessica Tanner.

Dated this 8th day of May, 2019.

Linsey Nessen, City Recorder

Follow-up items for the Council and City Staff

City staff will continue their efforts on secondary water and landscaping, amendments to the tentative budget, and historic preservation.

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