Work Session
Discussion on Transfer of Canyon Road
Terry Newell from UDOT, Andrew Jackson from MAG, Commissioner
Ellertson, and Rich Nelson from Utah County were all in attendance to answer
questions. Last meeting when these entities met, UDOT proposed that Utah County
takes on Canyon Road and UDOT will take over North County Blvd. They felt
having the cities take over the road would allow them more flexibility with
what the cities wanted, but after several discussions they are proposing transferring
it to the County. Part of the original agreement with the State with regards to
North County Blvd was that some of the funds that were used to create that road
could only be used if it eventually would become a State road. UDOT agreed to
this if the County would take Canyon Road. The funding available for Canyon
Road through the County is in part coming from MAG, which will be $4.5 million.
That isn’t enough to fix all of the issues that have been raised. Also, this money
will be given to the County and they will make the decision on how to use those
funds and what improvements will be made. Commissioner Ellertson stated that
the original discussions took place six or so years ago, and the agreement with
UDOT was that the County would take ownership of Canyon road and would maintain
it as a County road, which would not include improvements. Commissioner
Ellertson stated that if the County takes it over they will turn down the MAG
money and maintain the road as is, with no improvements at all. They are not
interested in maintaining it to a higher standard than what currently exists as
they feel that the road functions just fine as is.
Discussion on PI Rates for Residents Who Don’t Have
Access to PI
Tabled until the next meeting as the discussion on Canyon
Road took the entire hour.
Council Meeting
Public Comment
Marisa Wright – Daniel Zappala called her and asked if
she would help with Amsource design as she’s been through this process. Doesn’t
think this Council will be as fussy as her Council. Feels color is a great way
to be easy on the developers. Brick should be a deep red. The brick on her
house is a true colonial red and feels red being presented by Amsource isn’t
red enough. Would like more of a true colonial feel. She is pleased with how
Chase and McDonald’s looks. Wants us to hold Amsource to the same standards.
Ken Cromar – Filed a GRAMA request for a month of emails
and received an incomplete request. There was no letter and there were missing
emails that were discussed in Council meetings so he feels they should be part
of the request. He read an email that he had previously sent to the Mayor and
Council. Feels city report has not come clean on 10 years of golf course
financials.
Stephanie Martinez – Cedar Hills has small commercial
district. With AFCU coming it is minimizing it more. Encourages Council to
approve a mixed use for Blu Line instead of assisted living in order to bring in
more sales tax revenue.
Consent Agenda
Minutes from the September 16, 2014 City Council meeting
were tabled as CM Crawley has changes to send to Colleen.
City Reports
CM Rees – Pumpkin Walk occurring in October and Cedar
Hill Billy Days in November. State of the City is almost complete and an
updating copy should be to the Council tomorrow or Thursday. Goal is to send it
to printer early next week.
David Bunker – Questar Gas is proposing to reconstruct
main high pressure gas main, which goes through portions of the golf course,
Bayhill, Canyon Road, Cedar Hills Drive, and 4000 West. They will give us more
information soon. October 15th at AF citizens center there is a
regional transportation meeting from 4:30pm-6:30pm with UDOT and MAG and this
is good opportunity to give feedback on regional transportation issues. LPPSD
has let us know EPA will potentially allow for open burn permits during month
of October. We need to give feedback to Chief Freeman on whether or not we want
to allow it. A permit would need to be obtained from the city. We have had a
few residents express an interest in obtaining one. Fire Marshall Bailey stated
past burns have gone fairly well with no issues. Problems occur with people who
make big pile and it sends smoke over the neighborhood and is a nuisance for
neighbors. Would like us to recommend that people be considerate of their
neighbors. Alpine has decided to not issue any permits due to nuisance and
still have concerns about out of control fires. Highland has stated they will
allow permits in October. Chief Freeman says we are still considered at high
fire risk. He also stated that EPA will be outlawing this practice soon. CM Geddes
expressed concerns with the nuisance issue. I also have concerns as we hear a
lot about air quality issues in Utah. Fire Marshall Bailey stated some issues
are with people who are burning things that aren’t approved. Final decision was
to not allow burn permits.
CM Geddes – Planning Commission meeting last week went
well. We will hear from Blu Line tonight. Wilson-Geddes conceptual plan was
approved by Planning Commission. They will continue to talk about accessory
apartments.
CM Crawley – Beautification Committee is planning on
improving on Christmas lights in the roundabout near Walmart. Also discussing
upgrading landscaping at that roundabout. Working on plans for Bayhill Park. There
are some obstacles due to slope and large power lines going through it.
CM Augustus – Will update on North Pointe meeting when he
gets his notes. Wants to clarify that Planning Commission is only a
recommending body and doesn’t approve plans.
Review/Action on Resolution Authorizing Refinance of
Utility Revenue Bonds
Following City Council direction, Marc Edminster with
Lewis Young Robertson & Burningham approached the bond market in multiple
ways including direct placement and competitive sale, to receive offers to
refund and refinance the Series 2006 Utility Revenue Bonds. An offer has been
received from JP Morgan Chase Bank that our financial advisor Marc Edminster
feels is a very competitive offer. Based on that submission, the team that was
prepared to travel to San Francisco to present our bond offer to a ratings group
and insurance group cancelled the travel plans and appointments. Mr. Edminster
outlined the cost savings due to the refunding and refinancing of the series
2006 Bonds. The total net present value savings is $402,203 at interest rate of
2.68%. This is a higher savings than we expected. Chase has locked the rate but
can’t hold it much longer so needs approval tonight if we want to move forward.
This was approved.
Discussion on Proposed Amendment to Interlocal
Agreement with Lone Peak Public Safety District
Lone Peak Public Safety District has proposed an
amendment to contract item #8, Term of Agreement” as part of the Interlocal
Agreement. The proposed amendment would include a provision that members of the
Safety District provide a 48 month notice prior to withdrawal from the
District. The previous notice requirements included a 12 month notice. It is
anticipated that the additional period for notice of withdrawal will add
stability to the District and aide the Fire Chief with proper management of District
resources and personnel knowing that one city doesn’t have the power to
completely dissolve the District in a year’s time. This affects morale amongst
staff as they feel no job security. We end up working as a training base for
other cities as firefighters feel there is no stability here and leave for
other cities. This will go back to the LPPSD board for further discussion and
clarification.
Discussion on Participation with Utah Valley Dispatch
A discussion was held at the most recent Lone Peak Public
Safety District meeting centered around continued participation with the Utah
Valley Dispatch Special Service District (UVDSSD). As a member of LPPSD, we
have a voice in the direction the District takes with regards to dispatch
services. UVSSD is considering constructing a new facility to improve service
to members of their organization (see previous notes on this blog for more
info). The new facility is proposed to be financed with existing funds of
approximately $1.5M and additional charges to member cities. The City of Cedar
Hills would have an associated expected cash contribution of $62,279.00. This
amount may be paid in two equal parts: first half in FY 2015, and the second
half in FY 2016. We could go with another dispatch company, but that is a huge
risk as AFPD will continue with UVDSSD and we would have a different dispatch
company for fire/paramedic and police. Staff will come back with proposal on
how this will be financed.
Review/Action on Final Approval for AFCU Located on
Amsource Property
Amsource has submitted their designs for the property
located at 4800 W and Cedar Hills Drive for final approval. This project
consists of an American First Credit Union located on the corner with two
additional buildings that will be available for retail shops. Planning
Commission has given their final recommendation for the site, subject to
changes that have been made in the Development Agreement and final engineering
to meet City Design standards. CM Zappala had a list of suggestions to maintain
colonial style:
· Would like to see the windows in AFCU building
broken up so not one big wall of windows, with some white trim and brick in
between. Amsource felt this could work.
· Would like to see more colonial design to the
roof instead of just dark slate. Likes idea that Marisa gave of having eagles
like what is done on the east coast or dormers. AFCU has had maintenance issues
with dormers and asked they not be included.
· Would like decorative dental floss in the
triangle archways.
· Would like deeper red brick.
CM Geddes worries about everything looking the same and
doesn’t want to push builders into a box, likes for them to have some
creativity. CM Augustus feels the drawings are kind of colonial but not quite
enough to match the rest of the area. Would like to get closer on the coloring
and feels rooflines can be adjusted to be a little more colonial. Would rather
have peaked roof for retail buildings. CM Geddes feels flat roof fits in fine
with Walmart and McDonald’s. The picture in our design guidelines shows flat
roofs for retail buildings.
Amsource doesn’t want AFCU to look just like Chase Bank.
Went through our design guidelines and felt they met those guidelines. Felt
they met 75% of the items that our design guidelines listed as suggestions.
Development agreement includes tenants being responsible
for snow removal on sidewalks, water rights, utility extensions, similar to
development agreements we have with other commercial entities. Some differences
include Amsource being responsible to pay Harts for their portion of utility improvements
made on 10040 North and no overnight parking allowed.
Item was tabled until Amsource can come back with
suggested updates.
Discussion on Blu Line Development on Smart Property
Doug Young (Blu Line) has requested to have a discussion
with the City Council regarding the latest proposal, and the possibility of
converting the project from a congregate care facility to an assisted living
facility. Where a congregate care facility is not specifically mentioned in the
Design Guidelines as a possible conditional use, an assisted living facility is
listed as a conditional use. Cory has discussed this new proposal with the
Planning Commission on two separate occasions. Have discussed options with
Smart family and also what resident hesitation was. Felt there was a
miscommunication on what a congregate care facility truly is and how it would
function. Has investors who want to invest in a congregate care or assisted
living center in our area based on numbers of 55+ adults in the area looking to
live in this type of facility. There will be no burden to local schools.
Planning Commission expressed that they are more interested in congregate care
than assisted living as adults in congregate care are more active participants
in the community. Currently working with architect on new designs. Working with
our guidelines and ordinances as a strict guide to meet all of our regulations.
They would like to have a joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting to
discuss designs. Will be within 50 feet height and three stories, as allowed in
design guidelines. Still working on commercial aspects. Feels building will be
around 270 units. Reached out to commercial entities and nobody was interested
in building in our area.
CM Zappala wanted to know if they had any interest in
doing a land swap with the City for nine acres owned as residents in Decisions
survey expressed desire to keep some of that land for recreational purposes and
that would be better suited to the Smart property, not land on 4800 West.
