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Consent agenda (approved)
• Motion: Approve consent agenda including a suicide prevention and awareness proclamation for September 2025, a recovery day proclamation (event Sept. 4), approval of the July 22, 2025 minutes and bills against the city of Moab in the amount of $2,654,733.72.
• Motion: made and seconded; outcome: approved. The meeting record states the motion passed 4–1.

Rocky Mountain Power streetlight agreement (approved)
• Motion: Approve the streetlight agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for LED conversion including comfort lenses, amount $90,578.50, authorize the mayor to sign.
• Mover: Jason; Second: Colin. Outcome: approved (motion passed in open session).

Ordinance 2025‑13 — EV readiness (adopted)
• Motion: Adopt Moab City Ordinance 2025‑13 (EV‑readiness requirements for multifamily developments: 10% EV‑capable, 10% EV‑ready).
• Mover: Colin; Second: Jason. Roll call: Caitlin — Nay; Colin — Aye; Tawny — Aye; Jason — Aye. Outcome: adopted, 3–1 (one member recorded as opposed).

Ordinance 2025‑14 — Zoning map amendment (adopted)
• Motion: Adopt Ordinance 2025‑14 to amend the zoning map for the parcel at approximately 610 Cermak (parcel 010036‑0040) from R‑3 multi‑household residential and RA‑1 residential/agriculture to C‑3 central commercial and RA‑1.
• Mover: Toni; Second: Caitlin. Outcome: approved 4–0.

Closed session motion (approved)
• Motion: Move into closed session to discuss imminent or pending litigation. Mover: Jason; Second: Colin. Outcome: council voted to convene a closed session.

Notes and follow‑up
• The consent agenda included a proclamation declaring September 2025 as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and listed local events and trainings; attendees highlighted local service providers such as 4 Corners Community Behavioral Health and the 988 lifeline in staff remarks.
• The minutes and bill approvals referenced the city’s financial packet; staff reported an updated revenue package later in the meeting.
• The EV‑readiness ordinance includes an exceptions process and staff committed to follow‑up reporting on implementation and exceptions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council Meeting - August 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Moab City Council took several formal votes on Aug. 26: it approved a consent agenda (including proclamations and bills), authorized an LED streetlight conversion contract, adopted an EV‑readiness ordinance for multifamily projects, and approved a zoning map amendment for a parcel on Cermak.","taxTitle","Moab City Council, Moab, Grand County, Utah","taxId",23560,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6480461,"Resident urges council to revisit Walnut Lane buyouts as longtime tenants face steep rent increases",248,198000,446000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681233-0f74733bcf985b6147e6083449911d3d&start=198&end=446","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681233-0f74733bcf985b6147e6083449911d3d/thumbnail_198000.jpg","/articles/6480461/Utah/Resident-urges-council-to-revisit-Walnut-Lane-buyouts-as-longtime-tenants-face-steep-rent-increases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480461-9c9eb145f157fc2be2be376571d59655/orig.mp4?Expires=1770989827&Signature=SsNoYPzWP-gsUczpQxx82MHOJVucEJDRFVBxn8DxmsJ~N5STZEBU-7uRopLqdO77HR7P0fx9vPQ7LDhi~5IMMieKmEZKAnbiYkhMIbaxtLbLr3vE8aHBEeB6ZXqcMClGQYr6X1A8hDnYniglNfs7Hv76TL-UYfzbTFtUOXrDfzWHbfUoYgZ6GPqc~KHZArCLNqhedZVzSNVFq9jt3PNYbb5sgezDrlooTqoPGXtzNvHABFnDuymLYilC7EAwCo4aYJ8m53wheQggmCrejKkPj-smsCIMmjY~lQBaNN4TgTyPIopFSBdbgfgEaOBBpc5AisRLavPhlWAv~vev2G3zTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Charlotte Mates, who said she has lived in Moab for 30 years, used the meeting’s public‑comment period to ask the city to revisit how it handled Walnut Lane residents after a motel property was taken out of residential use.

Mates said residents previously paying “$400 a month” were offered buyouts or relocation and that some now pay about “$2,500 for the same home.” She said a proposed multi‑lingual meeting with city staff and residents had been suggested two years earlier but did not proceed; later a meeting of residents occurred but, she said, residents were “not asked what their needs were” and were instead offered buyouts.

Mates asked councilors to consider placing the Walnut Lane issue on a future agenda and offered to help work on a community committee; she said she had applied to serve on local committees for years without success and wanted to see the matter addressed publicly.

The comments were delivered during the meeting’s public comment period; the council did not take action on the item that night but acknowledged receipt of the request and thanked Mates for her time.","During public comment, a longtime Moab resident described Walnut Lane residents being offered buyouts or relocated, with some former tenants now paying roughly $2,500 monthly for homes they previously paid $400 for, and asked the council to place the matter on an agenda.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6480465,"Quarterly finance update: Moab revenues roughly flat; transfers to CIP and recreation planned",1168,1387000,2555000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681233-0f74733bcf985b6147e6083449911d3d&start=1387&end=2555","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681233-0f74733bcf985b6147e6083449911d3d/thumbnail_1387000.jpg","/articles/6480465/Utah/Quarterly-finance-update-Moab-revenues-roughly-flat-transfers-to-CIP-and-recreation-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480465-cc176ca45ed9e67abccf58b593a68538/orig.mp4?Expires=1770989827&Signature=Iq1z-JwdcX7UYlqRJ0vVxlmzk6rzveiMovQLqSXiLdLX0ZNX-0CHSmqKy3b~vFcswIggerbC0oBk0lOprqAtO44tZU-C2hPpsm0JMzI3zpCYVrW1PisqIvjhj9dD7d2IPbbDFMmgBOr9isLos6I9SJha0J-1-5MnnkiJzF3mVJQCORNkCTF9YiXbwp6JKauWzDMM8kaQbcHHxCjfvnowuAnnEblDcAb8tkCaNrThQ48aD~2ST5CIj8EqNz~r7Qx4d0fQ7MgGm2UozoxGkJjzU1ros2iFyfyqU0yyJvTP8mQc0gyf6nnb79ZeF6-YBpVfZZqFSdHCWuQ~y~DUeQY1fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City finance staff presented an updated quarterly finance report on Aug. 26 showing overall revenue roughly flat compared with the prior year and expenditures under budget across several departments.

Staff provided an updated revenue figure for the tax portion of revenues of about $17.21 million, noting that amount includes property tax and represents roughly a 1.8–2% increase over the amount budgeted. Excluding property tax, tax revenues were essentially flat compared with the prior year. Staff cautioned the figures remain unofficial until the external audit is completed but said the numbers are close to final.

Key points from the presentation:
• Many general‑fund departments came in under budget for the fiscal year, with administrative and community development departments spending less than projected; public safety and public works also finished under budget.
• The biggest planned transfers are from the general fund to the capital projects fund and to the recreation fund; combined transfers are approximately $5.35 million, with about $3.22 million budgeted for capital projects (property‑tax supported) and the remainder supporting recreation operations.
• Because departments underspent, the planned carryforward will be larger than expected and the net transfer to balance the budget will be about $1.15 million less than previously projected.

Council members asked detailed questions about particular line items, including streetlight maintenance, building upgrades funded by insurance proceeds, and salary buyouts and holiday pay leading to higher end‑of‑year personnel payouts in some departments. Staff said some capital expenses (for example, building roof repairs paid from insurance proceeds) were delayed and will be reflected in the current fiscal year, and that enterprise funds pay the general fund for administrative overhead through transfers in.

Staff said the audit has begun and the final audited numbers will be presented in the fall; another quarter report will come in December. Council members flagged upcoming events and seasonal visitation as variables that will affect revenues in the months ahead.

The report did not propose new appropriations that night; staff said they will schedule any required transfers and present final audited totals after the audit is complete.","City finance staff told the council revenues are near last year’s levels and showed underspending in several departments; the city will transfer property‑tax proceeds to capital projects and parks/recreation funds and complete an audit in the fall.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6480470,"Council adopts EV‑readiness requirement for multifamily developments after debate",4020,2510000,6530000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681233-0f74733bcf985b6147e6083449911d3d&start=2510&end=6530","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681233-0f74733bcf985b6147e6083449911d3d/thumbnail_2510000.jpg","/articles/6480470/Utah/Council-adopts-EVreadiness-requirement-for-multifamily-developments-after-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480470-9e7b49fc91e505f06375b8e323d345c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770989827&Signature=BdHVgMSGEKLZmyLwy2vfMmQk3LeN5RMJsD~HbWxoatuyVRROfOkQ1Dgjs9gvtQc28WZAt9hXuJSDM5nF-UBi6~HA3gzzZfZin6SUwT3dTyDrgbdWkGkDAbCZtmhiRdMR2l0pqc36hcEj0jbnBHbVbpsQbGHTE02dpLoJ6xHz8jZK2SjgLOw6w3hUYkevGuPd0DRyE-NDbYnWezavPGbNHz~KnvgL8mH-i-YW-FyjVY1rgDE1Kr2bCk7C0j5XEVo8n6HtlvcmzJUZ2k-AKkxJ6Z9pft0ZTp21ZTnCccqIuVKLguKUwrZqxOH55knCyqfPb9mkhBrH4mEhy54sbdbHzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Moab City Council on Aug. 26 approved Ordinance 2025‑13, adding EV‑readiness standards for multifamily developments to the Moab municipal code. The ordinance requires that where off‑street parking is provided in multifamily developments, 10% of parking spaces must be EV‑capable (conduit and panel capacity) and an additional 10% EV‑ready (a 240‑volt receptacle or equivalent), for a total of 20% readiness.

City staff said the requirement is intended to advance the city’s greenhouse gas reduction and air‑quality goals and to make charging easier for renters, who often lack private access to home chargers. The planning commission gave the ordinance a positive recommendation. Staff emphasized that “EV capable” refers to conduit and electrical capacity while “EV ready” means a receptacle or panel provision that would allow charging without trenching or major retrofit.

The ordinance passed on a 3–1 roll call. Council member Colin moved to adopt the ordinance without modification; Jason seconded. Council member Caitlin voted no and said she supported the concept but wanted more study of differences between owner‑occupied and rental projects and stronger incentives for installed chargers rather than conduit alone. Council members who voted to adopt said the requirement was a reasonable, minimal step that reduces retrofit costs and aligns with the council’s sustainability resolutions.

Staff said the ordinance includes review and exception procedures similar to existing landscaping exceptions and that applicants who can justify excessive cost (for example, projects that would require a transformer upgrade) may seek an exception through planning‑commission review.

City staff noted the measure is focused on multifamily housing (three units or more) because 80% of EV charging typically occurs at home and renters often lack dedicated parking or electrical access. Staff also described incentives for single‑family homeowners (a permit fee waiver option) but said single‑family readiness was not required.

Staff and some councilors discussed whether to require a higher share of installed chargers, but the council majority concluded the conduit/EV‑ready approach strikes a balance: it lowers future retrofit costs while avoiding forcing developers to install chargers they may never need at the point of construction.

Ordinance 2025‑13 takes effect after standard ordinance publication procedures. Staff said implementation will include plan‑review checks during development review, an exception review process, and follow‑up reporting to the council when projects come forward.","Moab City Council voted 3–1 to adopt Ordinance 2025‑13, requiring multifamily developments to provide EV‑capable and EV‑ready parking (10% each). Councilors debated whether to require installed chargers rather than conduit in renter‑occupied projects and whether to send the ordinance back to the planning commission.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6480474,"Moab council approves Rocky Mountain Power LED conversion with comfort lenses",1377,2599000,3976000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681233-0f74733bcf985b6147e6083449911d3d&start=2599&end=3976","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681233-0f74733bcf985b6147e6083449911d3d/thumbnail_2599000.jpg","/articles/6480474/Utah/Moab-council-approves-Rocky-Mountain-Power-LED-conversion-with-comfort-lenses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480474-598e70e72bc4654e3356aa5ebb3f2a9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770989827&Signature=oYaB9TCQrob~vnfzzZaT-eqE13vW455yvQHX27dyIKqSrgPZVLAMnmdS~QLXRp5ohAcTTDmt--zgaC8T6areDbcu9E44K~q5CTGnlLl2X25pxavpQ90xOQIoeBquks~bBz5p6MQvdTQslmIOCov6vYs0cP6CUqZSTM3Vyhj~bFIdluyx6-EaH0BFJH-OLm3vCSLpzRnNzTnD0yGIp-8m~-MkjvxVukoMDletBi6iwvVwgPmO2hnl8Y7JbPs499qPIaweUZPYucVFEkL0WWg4in1X1a2DGawc5hWO~VAYYeZlmOEwwimQvhnDNc~I5W0XiFI12raBDZKcV4~9wx0Y7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Moab City Council voted Aug. 26 to convert Rocky Mountain Power‑owned streetlights inside city limits to LED fixtures that meet the city’s outdoor‑lighting code.

Council selected the option that includes a “comfort” lens — a diffusing lens intended to reduce glare — approving a Rocky Mountain Power agreement for $90,578.50 and authorizing the mayor to sign.

City staff presented the conversion as part of Moab’s continued implementation of Dark Sky goals and the city’s outdoor‑lighting code. City staff explained the technical terms used in the proposal: “lumens are brightness, watts are the power used, Kelvin is the color of the light,” and emphasized the city’s 3,000‑Kelvin limit in the code. The city previously replaced LED modules in city‑owned decorative fixtures; the Rocky Mountain Power work covers the remaining “cobra head” and post‑top fixtures the utility owns and maintains.

Alexi, a city staff presenter, said Rocky Mountain Power offered two package options: a standard LED lens and a comfort (diffused) lens. Alexi said the comfort lens increases initial cost by about $1,500 overall and “it would be a possibility to try to make the switch ... slightly more comfortable and also reduce glare.” The city’s staff estimate showed both options meet Dark Sky requirements and have equivalent annual energy savings; the comfort lens option lengthened the projected payback from about 3.14 to about 3.19 years.

Council members discussed where the comfort lenses would be used, whether shields should be installed house‑side or street‑side and whether shields should be paid by the city. The council heard that shields cost roughly $85 per fixture including labor and that an initial, city‑funded bulk installation of shields on neighborhood (level‑1) fixtures might cost about $21,000; staff estimated a targeted, request‑driven installation could cost closer to $12,000 depending on demand. Staff proposed a compromise: install comfort lenses now and open a public request period for shields after the conversion.

Council member Jason moved to approve the agreement including the comfort lens; Colin seconded. After brief discussion the council voted to approve the agreement and authorize the mayor to sign.

Staff noted Rocky Mountain Power’s inventory work may also identify lights without an assigned customer account; the utility indicated it will remove lights that have no responsible party unless a property owner claims the fixture.

If residents want shields or to preserve an unassigned fixture, staff said Rocky Mountain Power crews can be assigned to install or retain fixtures as long as a responsible party is identified.

The city will coordinate with Grand County where feasible so county‑owned or county‑maintained lights can be evaluated in the same work order window.

The city did not set a separate requirement that the utility remove any currently functioning lights other than those identified as unassigned.

The council vote approved the Rocky Mountain Power LED conversion agreement and authorized the mayor to sign. Staff said the LED conversions would occur in the fall and that shield requests could be collected and scheduled for installation in a follow‑up round.","Moab City Council approved a Rocky Mountain Power agreement to convert city-area streetlights to Dark Sky‑compliant LEDs, selecting a slightly costlier 'comfort' lens option to reduce glare. Council authorized a $90,578.50 agreement and directed the mayor to sign.","actionData","errors"]

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