City Council Minutes 5-2-23

TREMONTON CITY CORPORATION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 2, 2023

Members Present:
Connie Archibald
Wes Estep
Bret Rohde
Rick Seamons
Lyle Vance
Lyle Holmgren, Mayor—excused
Shawn Warnke, City Manager
Marc Christensen, Assistant City Manager
Linsey Nessen, City Recorder

CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP

Mayor Pro-Tempore Rohde called the May 2, 2023 City Council Workshop to order at 5:35 p.m. The meeting was held in the City Council Meeting Room at 102 South Tremont Street, Tremonton, Utah. Those in attendance were Mayor Pro-Tempore Rohde, Councilmembers Archibald, Estep, Seamons and Vance, City Manager Warnke, Assistant City Manager Christensen and City Recorder Nessen. The following Department Heads were also present: Public Works Director Paul Fulgham, Police Chief Dustin Cordova (arrived at 6:12 p.m.), Fire Chief Interim Chris Scothern (arrived at 6:10 p.m.), and Treasurer Sharri Oyler (left after the Work Session). Also in attendance was Downtown Manager Sara Mohrman. Mayor Holmgren was excused.

1. Presentation and discussion of the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget for all funds

Manager Warnke said you have time between now and the second meeting in June to make the ultimate decisions, but to meet State code we need to adopt a balanced tentative budget today. Assistant City Manager Christensen said we hope the discussions we have had have helped you understand where we are and where it is going. He addressed the noteworthy items. First, are the five additional employees for the Police Department—three officers, one sergeant and one civilian. The sixth position would be the city planner. We are suggesting a 7.2% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all current employees. Our health insurance renewal came in at -1.46%, which is fantastic and something we do not see often. There is a catch though with a higher out of pocket maximum and deductibles. Manager Warnke said we did not make those changes. We are in a small group plan and Select Health puts those together for eligible small groups. They discussed some of the changes in detail and possibly looking at another plan.

Assistant City Manager Christensen said we have budgeted transfers for future capital projects, including equipment and roads. We have a down payment to pay on the new fire truck. The big road project this year is chip seal. We will continue to work on right-of-way construction easements along 1000 North. By January of 2024 we will be able to go out to bid. We would start construction that following season. There is also the wastewater treatment plant upgrade. We have expenses as well as revenues to balance the budget. The sales tax projection for Tremonton came in at 2.892. For property tax our current fiscal year 2023 was $1.996 million. We estimate another $80,000 in new growth. For property taxes you only receive what you had last year, plus new growth. To balance the budget, we will need more revenues coming in. We are proposing a 58-60% property tax increase to accomplish that. This budget will be finalized on June 20. We do not have the certified tax rate yet, so we do not know what the new growth will be. That comes out in June. Manager Warnke said in June you will also need to declare if you are going to go through Truth and Taxation or not. If you do, we would adopt a tentative budget pending the adoption of the new tax rate and hold off on expending funds that are related to what you are increasing property tax for. Assistant City Manager Christensen said there was a 10% increase to taxes when the City hired a fire chief and full-time fire fighters. There has been no record of increasing before that. Councilmember Vance said when did we start giving notice to the community that we are thinking about raising taxes? Manager Warnke said there is a legal process we follow. The first notification the public gets is when the auditor sends out the estimated property tax increase. We have been discussing it through these meetings, but I am not sure the public is aware. A direct newspaper notice is prescribed in State code. Councilmember Vance said we need to be selling this. Assistant City Manager Christensen said this is for public safety. If we do not increase taxes, we will not be able to add these services and would not move forward in hiring those positions The Council will hear from the public and take their comments into consideration before deciding what to do with the property tax increase. Councilmember Archibald said what helps me to justify this tentative budget is that it is about public safety. Our employees are doing lots. They work far and above what a normal person would be expected to do.

When asked about the Senior Center, Assistant City Manager Christensen said incrementally we are getting more from other entities. The County is up to $70,000, they pay their full share. We got a check from Howell paying a portion of their share. Fielding and Bear River City each pay their share, as does Plymouth. The County provided ARPA funds ($45,000 one time) to help offset costs this year. We are on the right path on working with our neighbors.

Mayor Pro-Tempore Rohde said the biggest heartache I have over this is our citizens are financing growth with property taxes. I agree it is about safety and we need it, so we have to sell that. We are going to get hit hard since the City has grown so much and now we are paying for it out of our own pockets. Manager Warnke said we were behind for public safety. Councilmember Vance said we have not been increasing as the City has grown for years and now we are paying the price.

2. Review of the agenda items identified on 7:00 p.m. City Council Agenda

The Council discussed a rezone. Manager Warnke said the Planning Commission held a public hearing for a property rezone at 775 East and Main, where Miller Medical is located. Behind Teresa Sandal’s home there is a half-acre lot with no frontage. There is an access easement across her property. They want to turn a portion of the vacant lot into additional parking for that office building. After much discussion, the Planning Commission tabled the rezone until the applicant could submit a concept plan of what the parking looked like. This helped us understand if it would be feasible and meet City standards in our zoning ordinance and what the remainder property would be. There is enough room for an R1-8 lot (8,000 square feet). The surrounding homes are R1-10. What is being proposed, is that you rezone a portion of that lot to Mixed-Use for the parking lot. That will match the zoning of the office building and then the remainder would be R1-8 single-family. They would need to make the improvements in a three-year period because it would be odd to have a small, isolated area with no access. That is why the sunset clause is included. This also allows administrative discretion if needed. In concept, we believe they meet the standards, but we want some flexibility to make a plan similar to this work. It will benefit the public to have more parking. We would do a lot line adjustment between the office and parking lot so they would be on the same parcel.

The Council then discussed the creation of a Utah Inland Port Authority Project Area in Tremonton. Manager Warnke said this is near La-Z-Boy. A developer owns property in Tremonton and Garland. We have discussed creating project areas for the purposes of generating tax increment or in this case, tax differential. The property in Tremonton is land locked now. It would be beneficial to try to provide access to that parcel through Garland. What is being proposed with the Inland Port Authority is that we explore the creation of a project area like we have done for West Liberty Foods and Post. Instead of being done by the Tremonton RDA, it would be through the Inland Port Authority. There are advantages and disadvantages. The Inland Port Authority has the ability to create a project area without going to the taxing entities and requesting participation and entering into an interlocal agreement. The State statue gives them authority, with the City’s permission, to create a project area independent of other taxing entities. Where we lose a little control from a statutory standpoint is, the Inland Port Authority is the one who has the legal authority to create the project area, receive the tax differential, and adopts the plan and budget. They are willing to create a partnership with the City and work with us on developing the project area plan and budget, and deciding incentives and what infrastructure we would need to make this project successful. They would give us a seat at the table. We propose the Council adopts this, authorizing resolution to explore the creation of a project area. In speaking with the executive director, we went back and forth and amended the resolution to more accurately reflect what the intentions are, which is to give the City a seat at the table and to work with the Inland Port Authority Board, who would ultimately adopt the plan. Their staff would draft that. The actual adoption of the plan would be through the Inland Port Authority Board.

Deputy Recorder Benn Buys said I am here with Scott Wolford, who is the Vice President of this development. I want to reiterate what Manager Warnke said—he is right on the mark. In 2018, the Utah Port Authority was created. The legislature gave us a project area in Northwest Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County. They have given us the ability to create these project areas throughout the State. We are looking to do several in Box Elder County. One of our big benefits is that with the new law we got rid of the old model where you have a group of six people who vote on the participation rates for the entire group. With the RDAs you have to have interlocal agreement with all taxing entities. Our section makes it really simple. If you invite us in, our board adopts a project area plan and budget for the project area. We get 75% of the tax increment over 25 years, with the option to add on another 15 year (40 years total). The potential downside is you are putting your trust in us rather than taking that on as the RDA. We want to be good partners and would not dictate how this development occurs or how this money is spent. Our ability to create project areas is short-lived if we are not a good partner. We are happy with the resolution and the changes that were made. We want to help this site develop and create jobs. You will get more property taxes from the development and more people could work here. Mr. Wolford said if there are concerns, we would be happy to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City to codify how things are spent. The 75% differential that comes to us is required to be spent within the project area itself or have a nexus to the project area. We cannot take Tremonton dollars somewhere else. We could recruit businesses and do affordable housing to help with your efforts, as some of the eligible expenses. We have a very streamlined process and can implement quickly. RDAs can take years to negotiate with the downstream taxing entities and you speak for them. We can be as quick as two months or even six weeks. We can give exposure and open up eligibility in federal grants for building infrastructure. Your focus should be creating a regional economic engine to benefit your community. We want to align what is going on with the State-wide logistics plan. We want to get trucks off the road where it makes sense and encourage the use of rail. You are in a fabulous spot to accomplish that. By having these projects areas round the State, it creates synergy and benefits to the community. Mr. Buys said we typically charge an administration fee but will work closely with you to reinvest the money. When asked what they are, Mr. Wolford said think of it as an industrial park—manufacturing or distribution. The plans we have discussed surround recruiting a core industry to provide jobs in the area. Manager Warnke said it would really open an opportunity for Tremonton. We have had good partners with other taxing entities, but it is getting more and more difficult to get everyone aligned because they all have different pressures, values and responsibilities. This is a tool the legislature has given us to help move economic development forward. We have contemplated doing an interlocal agreement that is in the resolution. There are other provisions in there that formalize what we have discussed. Things would be handled by the Inland Port Authority and their board. The Mayor and City Manager would be very involved in the conversations and coordination. You would adopt a resolution that authorizes the Inland Port Authority to create a project area plan and budget. The executive directors have agreed to accommodate some of our concerns and allow us to be actively involved in the conversations and creation of this. The plan would show what would be done with the money and how much it would cost. We can pass information back to the Council, but you would not be involved in any approvals going forward. You would be authorizing them to move forward with creation of a project area plan and budget that is within their realm. We would have a seat on their board and could ask them to withdraw the project creation. The idea is you would give them the authority to do that. Mr. Wolford said we would work hand in hand with your agents to build that. We would not present to our board until you were comfortable with it. We do have an infrastructure bank similar to UDOT’s where we can loan to public and private entities. That hastens the speed of horizontal build. We would not present a budget you are not comfortable with, but Manager Warnke is correct, through the resolution you are authorizing us to begin creation of that document. We feel we bring a competitive offering to businesses. We want to recruit who you want in your community and keep your residents working here. We do not have the land use or zoning authorities, all of that remains here with the City.

3. CLOSED SESSIONS: No closed session held at this time.

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 systems

The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m. by consensus of the Council.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Mayor Pro-Tempore Rohde called the May 2, 2023 City Council Workshop to order at 7:01 p.m. The meeting was held in the City Council Meeting Room at 102 South Tremont Street, Tremonton, Utah. Those in attendance were Pro-Tempore Rohde, Councilmembers Archibald, Estep, Seamons, and Vance, City Manager Warnke, Assistant City Manager Christensen, and City Recorder Nessen. The following Department Heads were also present: Public Works Director Paul Fulgham, Police Chief Dustin Cordova, Fire Chief Interim Chris Scothern, Parks Manager Zach LeFevre. Also in attendance was Downtown Manager Sara Mohrman. Mayor Holmgren was excused.

1. Opening Ceremony:

Mayor Pro-Tempore Rohde 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 Seamons and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pro-Tempore Rohde.

2. Introduction of guests: Pro-Tempore Rohde welcomed those in attendance.

3. Declaration of Conflict of Interest: Councilmember Estep declared a conflict since he is a City employee.

4. Approval of Agenda:

Motion by Councilmember Vance to approve the agenda of May 2, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilmember Seamons. Vote: Councilmember Archibald – aye, Councilmember Estep – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye, Councilmember Seamons – aye, Councilmember Vance – aye. Motion approved.

5. Approval of minutes – April 4, 2023, April 10, 2023, and April 24, 2023

Motion by Councilmember Archibald to approve the minutes stated above. Motion seconded by Councilmember Estep. Vote: Councilmember Archibald – aye, Councilmember Estep – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye, Councilmember Seamons – aye, Councilmember Vance – aye. Motion approved.

6. Presentation

a. Tremonton City Citizenship Award to Elementary and Intermediate Students

Councilmember Archibald said this is a special time for us as a Council. We applaud students who represent citizenship in our schools. Citizenship has a lot to do with being respectful, responsible and safe. The students we honor tonight have been recognized as students who demonstrate this in their school. Thank you to the parents, who teach your children about being good citizens. These individuals were recognized and provided with a gift card before taking a picture together.

b. Swearing in of the Youth City Council Executive Board

Mayor Pro-Tempore Rohde said we are thankful to have our new and old Youth City Council here. We appreciate all you have done and will do. We are impressed to see how many of the youth participate. We want to thank Caroline Bourgeous and all those who work with you—you do a great job. This year’s Youth City Council has put in over 500 volunteer hours in service. We appreciate the outgoing group and wish the graduating seniors well in their next steps. Councilmember Estep said I want to thank you guys. The choices you are making today will affect your future. We as a City are very proud. They honored former Mayor Reed Bourgeous who has chosen to attend USU and will serve an LDS mission. Former City Manager Emmaline Rees was also recognized. She will attend USU. Councilmember Estep said we appreciate the youth, thank you for everything you have done. Recorder Nessen swore them in and then took a photo. The new Youth City Council Mayor is David Bourgeous. Beckham Sanders will be the City Manager. Mary Ann Rees will be the Historian and Allie Throop will be the City Recorder.

7. Public comments—There were no public comments at this time.

8. Public Hearings

Mayor Pro-Tempore Rohde called a Public Hearing to order at 7:22 p.m. to discuss the CDBG. There were nine people in attendance.

a. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Second Public Hearing

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC HEARING:

Mayor Pro-Tempore Bret Rohde to open the second public hearing for the CDBG program.

Mayor Pro-Tempore Bret Rohde stated that this hearing was called to allow all citizens to provide input concerning the project that was awarded under the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Program.

The city has amended its capital investment plan and decided to apply for funds on behalf of the Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) for the Cedar Ridge Well located at approximately 12420 N. Hillcrest within the Cedar Ridge Subdivision Phase 1, in unincorporated Box Elder County

The Mayor-Pro Tempore Bret Rohde stated that the Project Manager is Mayor Lyle Holmgren

The Mayor Pro-Tempore explained that the Tremonton City’s application was successful in the regional rating and ranking process, and Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) for the Cedar Ridge Well was awarded a total of $200,000, with the cost estimated to be $318,000.

The Mayor Pro-Tempore explained the project to those in attendance as Tremonton City proposes to have designed and constructed an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) project. This ASR project would inject the Cedar Ridge Well with culinary water during low-demand times (October to April) to extract culinary water during higher demands months of June through September.

The Mayor Pro-Tempore then asked for any comments, questions and concerns from the audience. There were no comments.

The Mayor Pro-Tempore stated that copies of the capital investment plan are available if anyone would like a copy.

There were no more comments and the Mayor Pro-Tempore stated that the hearing was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

Mayor Pro-Tempore Rohde called a Public Hearing to order at 7:24 p.m. to consider adopting the Tentative Annual Budget. There were nine people in attendance.

b. Public hearing to consider adopting the Tentative Annual Budget entitled “The Tremonton City Annual Implementation Budget 2023-2024 (General Fund, Capital Fund(s), Enterprise Fund(s), and Special Fund(s)”, for the period commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024

There were no public comments. Mayor Pro-Tempore Rohde closed the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.

9. New Council Business:

a. Discussion and consideration of approving the March Financial Statements

Motion by Councilmember Vance to approve March Financial Statements. Motion seconded by Councilmember Seamons. Vote: Councilmember Archibald – aye, Councilmember Estep – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye, Councilmember Seamons – aye, Councilmember Vance – aye. Motion approved.

b. Discussion and consideration of approving the March Warrant Register

Motion by Councilmember Seamons to approve March Warrant Register. Motion seconded by Councilmember Archibald. Vote: Councilmember Archibald – aye, Councilmember Estep – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye, Councilmember Seamons – aye, Councilmember Vance – aye. Motion approved.

c. Discussion and consideration of adopting Resolution No. 23-25 adopting the Tentative Annual Budget entitled “The Tremonton City Annual Implementation Budget 2023-2024 (General Fund, Capital Fund(s), Enterprise Fund(s), and Special Fund(s)”, for the period commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024

Mayor Pro-Tempore Rohde said approving this tentative budget will keep us moving forward to the final in three sessions from now.

Motion by Councilmember Estep to adopt the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Archibald. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Archibald – aye, Councilmember Estep – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye, Councilmember Seamons – aye, Councilmember Vance – aye. Motion approved.

d. Discussion and consideration of adopting Ordinance No. 23-02 rezoning portions of Parcel No. 05-042-0054, located behind 771 East Main Street, from the Residential District, R1-10 Zone to Mixed-Use (MU) Zone to allow for the development of a parking lot for Parcel No. 05-042-0148 and the other portion to the Residential District, R1-8 Zone to allow for the development of a single-family home

Motion by Councilmember Vance to adopt the ordinance. Motion seconded by Councilmember Seamons. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Archibald – aye, Councilmember Estep – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye, Councilmember Seamons – aye, Councilmember Vance – aye. Motion approved.

e. Discussion and consideration of approving Resolution No. 23-26 supporting the creation of a Utah Inland Port Authority Project Area in Tremonton City

Manager Warnke said you have a general understanding of the pros and cons. We gain a lot of ability to market that property in return for letting the Inland Port Authority be in charge of the project area and budget. The current use is contemplated to be warehousing and distribution. The property is zoned industrial, which is consistent with our zoning. We do not give up the zoning or approvals with the land use application. They still have to meet our requirements and meet City standards for development. The only piece you are allowing this third party to act on is the creation of the project area plan and budget. We have added to the resolution specific items.

Ben Hart said the Mayor and City Manager have equal authority and can guide this process. You will never be out of control. This is a partnership to allow for reinvestment. We want to have good partnerships. The City Council, Manager Warnke and Mayor Holmgren will have all the details all the way through. Manager Warnke said I anticipate Garland’s piece would be developed first, that is where the utilities and infrastructure would be and then phased to the south. For us to be developed it will be a later phase by a natural progression of development. The only increment that is made is through investment. Mr. Wolford said you do not have to limit that area we can consider other that are noncontiguous. Benn Buys said 75% is what the City can direct into the project area, 25% is paid to the taxing entities. Mr. Wolford said this is a partnership that would grow in a way to provide better quality of life for citizens and less trucks on the roads. We think we bring a good package to communities. This is a financial tool that has not been available to communities previously. Manager Warnke said the resolution does not distinguish a project area, it is open ended, meaning there are other opportunities to create project areas and that was done strategically. It allows project creation across the city. This tool has me thinking of other parcels we could look at. With a partner like this we can move through the process and have assurity on getting tax increment without having to go to each tax entity and get their consent. We can create an RDA, but it is a harder administrative process. Mr. Buys said we want to make sure you have confidence in this and are pleased with the product and how we work together. We want to provide jobs and keep your kids and grandkids here for generations to come. Councilmember Vance said how much do you participate with other communities? Mr. Wolford said we meet monthly with Danny Stewart the Economic Development Director for Iron County, everything we do goes through him. We submit a report annually to Iron County for differentials. We work with private industries for vertical build. We work with a broker on what type of business can be recruited and to make the most competitive pitch to bring them in. We want to do what the City wants and get full buy in.

Motion by Councilmember Archibald to approve the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Seamons. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Archibald – aye, Councilmember Estep – nay, Councilmember Rohde – aye, Councilmember Seamons – aye, Councilmember Vance – nay. Motion approved by a 3-2 vote.

Councilmember Vance said I want more time to understand this before they jump into it. Councilmember Estep said I am on his side. I do not know if I understand it enough. Representatives from the Inland Port Authority said they would be more than happy to meet and get on the same page. Councilmember Vance said I would like to talk to another city you have worked with to get a feel from them.

f. Discussion and consideration of adopting Ordinance No. 23-27 acknowledging the submission of the UDOT Submittal Form for Update of Class B or Class C Mileage

Manager Warnke said this is done for archives in keeping track of important elements. This updates the mileage that UDOT then uses in its formula to distribute our share of the gas tax.

Motion by Councilmember Archibald to adopt the ordinance. Motion seconded by Councilmember Estep. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Archibald – aye, Councilmember Estep – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye, Councilmember Seamons – aye, Councilmember Vance – aye. Motion approved.

g. Discussion and consideration of adopting Resolution No. 23-28 approving the lawn care service agreement between Tremonton City and Double J Lawn Care

Assistant City Manager Christensen said we had a contract with our lawn care service providers through 2025. Every year we meet with them in the off-season. We typically talk logistics, but this year they said they cannot continue with the compensation they were receiving. We tried to negotiate, but they did not budge. They asked for a 60% increase. We could not just do that, so they wrote us a letter asking to be let out of the agreement. That was in March and in April, we opened it up for this summer. They were the only company that came back. We have been impressed with the quality of their service, but to find good employees to continue the job and to grow is a problem. With what we were paying them they could not continue to do that. We gave two different schedules to bid out. The current level of service we were providing and to save on labor we did a schedule where they would trim the cemetery every other week and finish in October instead of November. There are also a couple detention basins that are hidden that they would do every other week. With all that it still increased their price by about $45,000. We would recommend the Council approve the contract with them. We have no one else and none of the equipment. Councilmember Archibald said with everything they are taking care of; I can understand why they need the increase. I was shocked at how much area they actually cover (35 acres each week).

Motion by Councilmember Estep to pass the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Archibald. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Archibald – aye, Councilmember Estep – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye, Councilmember Seamons – aye, Councilmember Vance – aye. Motion approved.

10. Calendar Items and Previous Assignment

a. Review of calendar

Downtown Manager Sara Mohrman said the Farmers Market is this weekend. We are full for the season with only a few spots at the end. Everyone is really excited. A couple volunteered to run all our crafts this year and will supply those supplies. Next week we are starting a second Friday Stroll Downtown. Our businesses are not doing well so we wanted to find a way for people to see what we have. I have eight businesses confirmed, which is the majority of our downtown retail. They will be open from 5-8 p.m. We will use punch cards to get people into their store. We will do a giveaway to help create traffic and revenue.

Downtown Manager Mohrman said we applied for a TAB grant and got $20,000 that is specifically for street furniture on Main Street with our branding. We will have benches and trash cans, as well as bike racks to encourage all forms of transportation. Councilmember Archibald said you know our business district better than anyone, what do you think business owners are hoping for? Downtown Manager Mohrman said they want the local community to support them. We have noticed there is less traffic on Main Street. People are not spending their dollars here. Many are reducing their hours or talking about closing. The stroll is an attempt to get them downtown to realize what we have. We need to renovate the square to host more events and make it more functional to get people downtown. Mayor Pro-Tempore Rohde said we need to look into helping them get a better online presence. Councilmember Vance said increased sales means increased sales tax for the City, can we justify putting together, at the City’s expense, a session to help people understand promoting online. We could hold a training once a week or monthly.

Downtown Manager Mohrman said the first week of June we will work out a whole social media thing to inform the public on what they will get from the property tax increase if you choose so. Hay Days will be in July and the spring clean-up is May 3-5.

b. Unfinished Business/Action Items: None.
c. Branding Implementation update

1. Branded Street Furniture- Tourism Tax Advisory Grant- Sara Mohrman, Downtown Manager—Discussed above.

11. Reports & Comments:

a. City Administration Reports and Comments: None.
b. Development Review Committee Report and Comments: None.
c. City Department Head Reports and Comments

Chief Cordova said we have a grant for $10,000 and are waiting on others. There has been a lot of proactive activity. The efforts at the animal shelter have been very successful. Animal Shelter tech Julie Beagley said I want to give a shoutout to the Public Works. We have been planning a dog play yard and Director Fulgham gave us a small plot of land for that. We have discussed the need for the dogs to go outside and not be on concrete constantly. They are working on those improvements. We hope to have the supplies in the shed to give us more space in the shelter. There are good things happening. We have six solid volunteers and for the month of April they logged in 160 hours. They have a great attitude. We were approved for our partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, which will open up more opportunities for grants. Our adoption event was awesome. IFA hosted it at their location. It was great and brought in a lot of people from the community. It drew people into their store, and we were able to create a list of things we needed. Four dogs were adopted and two cats. We have 10 kennels so that is a huge difference. All this work has paid off.

d. Council Reports and Comments

The Council all agreed the conference in St. George was beneficial and they learned a lot. It would be good to have one here, too.

Councilmember Vance thanked Manager Warnke and Assistant City Manager Christensen. This budget is phenomenal. Thank you for all the time and effort you have put into it. We can see what is going on at a glance and it really helps with making decisions.

12. CLOSED SESSIONS: No closed session held at this time.

13. Adjournment.

Motion by Councilmember Estep to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Councilmember Vance. Vote: Councilmember Archibald – aye, Councilmember Estep – aye, Councilmember Rohde – aye, Councilmember Seamons – aye, Councilmember Vance – aye. Motion approved.

The meeting adjourned at 8:22 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 16th day of May, 2023.

Linsey Nessen, City Recorder

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