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EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL Second Regular Meeting March 18, 2014 The official record of proceedings of the second regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of March was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded. Deborah Demander led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and with a quorum being present, Mayor Joy Bell called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone present. Those present from the governing body at the start of the meeting were: Mayor Bell; Councilmembers Tim Curtis Rex, Evan Perkes, David W elling, Saundra Meyer, and W endy Schuler. Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney, Dennis Boal; Director of Administrative Services/City Clerk, Amy Grenfell; City Engineer, Brian Honey; Director of Planning & Development, Paul Knopf; Police Chief, Jon Kirby; Public W orks Director, Oop Hansen; Director of Parks and Recreation, Dennis Poppinga; and Deputy City Clerk, Nancy Stevenson. City Treasurer, Kathy Defa was excused. A group of interested citizens were also present. Approve Agenda Councilmember Welling moved, Councilmember Meyer seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, W elling, Meyer, Schuler. Approve Minutes The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held March 4, 2014 and a Work Session held March 11, 2014 was approved as presented. Bills Councilmember Perkes moved, Councilmember Rex seconded, to approve the following bills for payment: March 5, 2014 to March18, 2014 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT Flexshare Payroll 423.00 Beneficial Life Insurance Payroll 269.68 Blue Cross Blue Shield Payroll 111,509.11 Delta Dental Payroll 6,381.90 NCPERS Payroll 80.00 The Hartford Payroll 196.30 Vision Service Plan Payroll 1,076.19 W EBT Payroll 957.00 W yoming Dept of Employment Payroll 7,444.04 W yoming Retirement Payroll 44,641.64 Payroll Payroll 105,687.99 First Advantage Testing 61.00 All W est Internet 788.94 Ameri Tech Equipment Parts 1,376.32 Dennis M. Boal Services 11,444.00 Cheyenne Regional Med Center Registration 85.00 Caselle, Inc Support/Maintenance 523.67 Cowboy Motor Co Parts 38.22 Cazin’s Supplies 1,386.92 CD’s Electric Electrical 3,613.30 City of Evanston Utilities 1,587.12 Communication Technologies Equipment 1,362.25 Evanston Parks & Recreation Reimbursement/City Subsidy 118,578.52 First Bank Visa 7,473.85 Forsgen Associates Contract 23,388.75 Murdochs Supplies 91.96 Harrington Industrial Plastics Parts 825.15 Nicholas Earl Horton Contract 80.00 Kallas Automotive Parts 1,431.40 Morcon Industrial Supplies 2,634.29 Mtn W est Business Solutions Contract 1,484.69 Questar Gas Utilities 10,809.09 North American Salt Co Salt 9,510.90 Office Products Dealer Supplies 291.36 Gordon Robinson Reimbursement 1,483.80 ---PAGE BREAK--- Rip’s Grocery Supplies 22.37 Rocky Mountain Turf Parts 734.13 Six States Parts 54.24 Skaggs Supplies 50.00 Paul R. Skog Services 1,072.00 Alsco Laundry 454.23 Superior Rental Supplies 73.00 Team Laboratory Chemical Road Patch 3,875.00 Thatcher Chemical Supplies 4,497.04 Uinta County Herald Ads 2,442.70 Uinta County Solid W aste Landfill 12,076.00 InContact Utilities 416.60 Century Link Utilities 1,574.27 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 45,654.83 W yoming W aste Systems Services 159.98 W aterworks Industries Parts 481.10 W estar Printing Printing 2,183.00 W hite Mountain Lumber Supplies 24.79 Richo Contract 238.55 Nickerson Co Parts 727.54 Heartland Kubota Parts 702.60 Highland Golf Supplies 278.98 Creative Ink Images Promotional 694.45 W yo Division of Victim Services Registration 100.00 W yo Dept of Transportation Street Maintenance 1,434.08 Atkinson Sound Equipment 5,281.00 USA Blue Book Supplies 564.16 Darrel Layton Services 160.00 Golden Rule Embroidery Supplies 217.50 Utah Section PGA Ads 1,600.00 Semi Services Parts 151.32 Paul Barnell Supplies 120.00 Curtis Rex Reimbursement 406.68 Dave Trane Repairs 900.00 Romantix Restitution 96.80 Joanna Munoz Refund 450.00 Media Skills Ads 12,623.00 The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, W elling, Meyer, Schuler. Revenue & Expenditure Report Councilmember Welling moved, Councilmember seconded, to approve the Revenue and Expenditure Report. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, W elling, Meyer, Schuler. Council Comments Mayor Bell commented on two proclamations that she recently signed for Disabilities Awareness Month and International W omen’s Day. The Mayor also reminded everyone that the Celtic Festival is this weekend. Resolution 14-17 Councilmember Schuler introduced Resolution 14-17. Councilmember Schuler moved, Councilmember Meyer seconded, to adopt Resolution 14-17. Resolution 14-17: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, W YOMING SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A W YOMING CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT BY THE EVANSTON URBAN RENEW AL DISTRICT TO OBTAIN FUNDS TO PROVIDE SEATING FOR THE STRAND THEATER. W HEREAS, there are W yoming Cultural Trust Fund Grants which can be used to restore and repair historical structures such as the Strand Theater located in Evanston’s Historic Downtown District; W HEREAS, the Evanston Urban Renewal Agency will submit an application for a W yoming cultural Trust Fund Grant to obtain funds which it intends to use to provide seating for the strand Theater; and W HEREAS, the Public benefit of this Project is to develop and promote a strong cultural/arts center in the heart of Evanston’s downtown, thus creating a more robust and vibrant local economy; NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, W YOMING THAT: Section 1: The City of Evanston supports the submission of an application for a W yoming Cultural Trust Fund Grant by the Evanston Urban Renewal Agency to obtain funds to provide seating for the Strand ---PAGE BREAK--- Theater. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the 18 day of March, 2014. th Joy Bell, Mayor ATTEST: Amy L. Grenfell, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, W elling, Meyer, Schuler. Resolution 14-18 Councilmember Meyer introduced Resolution 14-18. Councilmember Meyer moved, Councilmember Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 14-18. Resolution 14-18: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, W YOMING RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT W ITH THE W YOMING OFFICE OF STATE LANDS AND INVESTMENTS TO RECEIVE CONSENSUS GRANT FUNDS FOR THE YOUTH SERVICES BUILDING PROJECT. W HEREAS, the City of Evanston participates in the Consensus List Block Grant Program to assist in financing capital improvements within the community; and W HEREAS, it is necessary for the City to execute that attached Grant Agreement with the W yoming Office of State Lands and Investments in order to receive Consensus Grant funds for the Youth Services Building Project. NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing g body of the City of Evanston, W yoming as follows: Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to sign the Grant Agreement with the W yoming Office of State Lands and Investments to receive Consensus Grant Funds for the Youth Services Building Project, a copy of which is attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the 18 day of March, 2014. th Joy Bell, Mayor ATTEST: Amy L. Grenfell, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, W elling, Meyer, Schuler. Designate Additional Day in July for Fireworks Councilmember Welling moved, Councilmenber Rex seconded, to designate July 5, 2014 as an additional day to discharge fireworks within the City of Evanston. The motion passed with 6 yes votes: Rex, Perkes, W elling, Meyer, Schuler. 1 No vote: Bell Public Participation Brian Honey stated that the Notice of Substantial Completion for the Medical Spec Building has been signed and High Country Behavioral are planning to move into the building next week. Adjournment W ith no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Bell adjourned the meeting at 5.58 p.m. Joy Bell, Mayor Amy L. Grenfell, City Clerk