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Aurora City Council Minutes
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CITY OF AURORA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 19, 2024 DRAFT The Aurora City Council came to order at 7:00 pm. Mayor Quarnberg informed the public that proper notice for the city council meeting had been given. Then moved to the City Council Meeting. Bryan Sprague gave an opening expression of choice, and the Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Mayor: Daven Quarnberg Council Member: Bryan Sprague Council Member: Parker Vercimak Council Member: Andy Rasmussen Council Member: Kelly Mason Council Member: Jim Harrison Maintenance Manager: Jordon Bosh
STAFF PRESENT: Clint Johnson, City Recorder
VISITORS: Shay Morrison, Lora Fielding-Salina Sun, Scott Johnson, Tina Johnson, Cory and Cortnee Johnson
City Council Meeting- 1- APPROVAL OF MINUTES-
The City Council reviewed the minutes of the July 15 2024 Council meeting.
City Council Member Andy Rasmussen moved to accept the minutes of the July 15, 2024 meeting with a few minor changes. City Council Member Kelly Mason seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Rasmussen, Mason, Sprague, Harrison and Vercimak.
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2- OPEN SESSION-
No one from the public came forward with any issues for the Council.
3- CIB ROAD PROJECT UPDATE-
Mayor Quarnberg informed the Council that there were some delays with the road project. The Mayor stated that he hopes the crew will be back soon to finish the project. The crews should be there on Wednesday to finish the chips, spray Monday and Wednesday.
4- ITEMS FROM REGION 6 GROWTH COUNCIL-
Shay Morrison approached the Council to discuss various items. a- Regional Growth Summit – mini training on September 26 10:00-noon. Budgeting will be the topic and it will be mainly for municipal staff. b- CDBG training will be September 25th from 6-8 pm. It will also be taught on September 26th 1-3 pm c- Utah League of Cities and Towns annual conference will be held on September 4-5 in Salt Lake City. d- UAC annual convention e- OPMA tip of the month
5- PICKLE BALL COURT DISCUSSION-
City Council Member Kelly Mason stated that he and Mayor Quarnberg had met with Representatives from Redmond Minerals. Western Clay has committed to donate $12,600 to the pickle ball court project. That will make Aurora City commit $80,000 for the project for a grand total of $92,600.00 for the project.
6- SOUTH AURORA SUBDIVISION-
Cory Johnson came before the Council to show the plans that have been prepared for the South Aurora Subdivision. Mr. Johnson had received the Mylar plat sheet which showed the layout of the subdivision. After looking further at the plans, it was City of Aurora City Council Meeting August 19, 2024 Page 3
determined that the frontages were not correct or up to city ordinance. Changes will need to be made before approval can take place. The Council discussed the road placement and storm drainage control. They also discussed the 400 W through street that will someday meet up with the upper portion of Aurora City at the bridge to nowhere. The Johnson’s stated that they would return when the plans were up to code.
7- DEPARTMENT REVIEWS-
Jim Harrison- Mr. Harrison discussed working on deposits and reconciliations and mentioned that the computer that the police department uses and failing. The hard drive will be dying soon and the city can purchase one from Les Olsen for about $1200.00 with the needed back up service. Kelly Mason- Mr. Mason informed the Council that he helped the recreation department with their tackle football game and then brought the council up to speed on the status of the new pickle ball courts. Andy Rasmussen- Mr. Rasmussen discussed some individuals who need letter for their ordinance violations. Bryan Sprague- Mr. Sprague explained the Planning Commission was looking for a definition of open space that is found in the city ordinances. He also explained some of the issues that came up with the subdivision presentation by the Johnson’s during the Planning Commission meeting. Parker Vercimak- Mr. Vercimak informed the Council that the Christmas at Willowbend Committee has been meeting and making preparations for their event. He stated that they would like to be on next month’s agenda to ask Aurora City for their annual donation. He also informed the Council that there are more venders who have signed up for this year’s event and that they are working on sponsorships currently. Jordon Bosh- Mr. Bosh provided the City Council with a cost estimate to raise the manholes located in the fields on the south side of Aurora. Mr. Bosh stated that he would like to raise the manholes two feet in order to prevent them filling with dirt and irrigation water. The Council informed Mr. Bosh that he should move forward with the project. Mr. Bosh also informed the Council that he will be gone next month for one week as the family goes to see his son graduate from Basic Training.
8- WATER AND FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWS-
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The Council reviewed the water usage report, delinquent report as well as the list of checks written and the budget.
9- ITEMS FROM MAYOR QUARNBERG-
Mayor Quarnberg discussed the upcoming “Day of Service” and listed some projects that he felt the community could help finish. He mentioned that new red dirt to be placed on the ball fields, painting of the fire hydrants, painting the gutters, working on cleaning up the park and a few other things. The Mayor asked Mr. Johnson to post the information on the Facebook page and help get the word out to the community.
10- ADJOURNMENT-
The Council completed their business and the meeting was adjourned at 9:35pm with Parker Vercimak offering a closing expression of choice.
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