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Aurora City Council Minutes
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CITY OF AURORA PUBLIC HEARING & CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2023 FINAL The public hearing came to order at 7:00 pm. Mayor Quarnberg informed the public that proper notice for the public hearing and city council meeting had been given. Clint Johnson gave an opening expression of choice, and the Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Mayor: Daven Quarnberg Council Member: Jim Harrison Council Member: Nancy Kennedy Council Member: Hal Jensen Council Member: Andy Rasmussen Maintenance Manager: Jordon Bosh
STAFF PRESENT: Clint Johnson, City Recorder
EXCUSED: Council Member: Kelly Mason
VISITORS: Lora Fielding-Salina Sun, Parker Vercimak, Shay Morrison, Stephanie Schutz, Dan & Mickie McKenzie
Public Hearing- Mayor Quarnberg welcomed the public to the hearing to discuss Aurora’s changing of animal ordinances. The Council discussed the need to disallow roosters that have become a nuisance to neighbors. The Council also discussed reducing the Animal Units Allowed to 2 per ¼ acre of property. Mr. Johnson stated that the Planning Commission had opposed the banning of roosters feeling that a rural community should expect those circumstances. The Planning Commission was good with the reductions in AUM’s. The Council determined that they would like more input from the citizens and scheduled another public hearing for next month where the issue will be discussed. Mr. Johnson will prepare the changes to the ordinance and then they will be available for the public.
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The City Council then went into their regularly scheduled meeting.
City Council Meeting- 1- APPROVAL OF MINUTES-
The City Council reviewed the minutes of the September 18, 2023 Council meeting.
City Council Member Nancy Kennedy moved to accept the minutes of the Setptember 18, 2023 meeting as corrected. City Council Member Andy Rasmussen seconded the motion. The motion was approved by members: Harrison, Kennedy, Rasmussen and Jensen.
2- OPEN SESSION-
Stephanie Schutz approached the City Council to see what the interest would be from Aurora City in a secondary insurance program. Ms. Schutz explained the program with the Council and brought up issues that other communities had been able to address through her company. Secondary insurance is paid by the employee but it set up through Aurora City and individuals will receive a return of their premium if no insurance is used. The Council appreciated Ms. Schutz time and want to take some time to think about the program.
3- WEST PARK LIGHTING UPDATE-
Mayor Quarnberg informed the Council that the West Park had received the lights for lighting up the area around the new restroom. The lights were to be placed on poles around the parking lot and that it will hopefully help with those wishing to use the ATV trails. The West Park project has been a good project to bring some updates to the park and make it more convenient for those who use the ATV trails in the area.
4- SHAY MORRISION – SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATIONS OF GOVERNMENT-
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Shay Morrison had some information for the Council from the Association of Governments. a- There is a possibility for a grant funding to install a restroom at the City Park that would be similar to the recently installed one at the West Park. All that is needed would be an estimate and there could be some funding options for such a facility. b- More information will be coming soon on the new subdivision ordinance requirements with SB174. An RFP will be awarded soon and then the City can begin work on the ordinance which needs to be completed by December 2024. c- Mr. Morrison provided information about the 5 City Council members form of Government and what a quorum entails. He stated that at least three members must be present in order to vote on any issue. He also discussed how a vote should be taken and anytime there is a financial liability with a motion, the roll call vote should be taken. d- It was also brought to the attention of the City Council that by January 2025, all email addresses and websites should be listed as .gov. Currently Aurora City uses .org.
5- PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION AND ORDINANCE CHANGES-
The City Council approved changes to the nuisance ordinances that had been suggested by Charles Billinglsy-
City Council member Andy Rasmussen moved to accept the ordinance changes and allow Mr. Billingsly to enforce the ordinances. Council Member Nancy Kennedy seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a roll call vote.
Andy aye Hal aye Nancy aye Jim aye
6- CIB ROAD PROJECT-
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Mayor Quarnberg stated that the CIB meeting for the review of our project will be held on Thursday November 2, 2023 in St. George. The meeting will be held in person. Mayor Quarnberg, Councilman Jensen and Engineer Parker Vercimak will attend the meeting.
7- WATER PROJECT UPDATE-
Parker Vercimak stated that the Water Project is officially done. All of the money has been spent and the new roof of the water tank is done and complete.
8- DEPARTMENT REVIEWS-
Jim Harrison- Mr. Harrison informed the Council all was well with the City buildings and that he has been working with Mr. Johnson on the deposits and bank reconciliations. Mayor Quarnberg - Mayor Quarnberg discussed NS Recreation with the Council in the absence of Kelly Mason. Mayor Quarnberg stated that a new recreation director will be hired soon and that recreation programs have been a challenge. Nancy Kennedy- Ms. Kennedy stated a donation to the Christmas @Willowbend would be a good move from Aurora City Council Member Nancy Kennedy moved to approve $750.00 donation to the group. The motion was seconded by Council member Andy Rasmussen. The motion passed unanimously. Hal Jensen- Mr. Jensen discussed the Main Street road project and the status of the project. He also discussed the sewer cleaning once Main Street is done. Jordon Bosh- Mr. Bosh discussed lead and copper program and the need for Aurora to prepare the finished report by October 2024. The program offered by Jones and DeMille was not available to Aurora City because of our higher MAGI.
9- REVIEW OF WATER USE REPORTS, BUDGET, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, REVIEW OF THE CHECK REGISTER AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
The City Council reviewed all of the reports.
10- ADJOURNMENT-
The Council completed their business, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 pm with Nancy Kennedy offering a closing expression of choice.
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