March 7, 2023 City Council Citizens Agenda Summary

6:00 p.m. - Workshop

State Auditor’s Introductory Training for Municipal Officials

6:30 p.m. - Regular City Council Meeting


Agenda Item

Title

Summary
I.
General Business

A. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
C. Unified Fire Authority Report Unified Fire Authority Report by Chief Brad Larson
D. Midvale Arts Council Report The Midvale Arts Council will provide a report.
E. Harvest Days Committee Report The Harvest Days Committee will provide a report.
F. Proclamation declaring March as National Women's History Month
II.
Public Comments
Public Comment is taken at the beginning of the meeting for topics that are not included on the agenda. If you wish to speak about a topic that is not on the agenda, go up to the podium when the mayor asks if there are any public comments.

By law, the city council may only take action on items specifically published on the agenda.
III.
Mayor Marcus Stevenson Report
Mayor and City Council Member Reports are an important communication tool for the Midvale City Council.

Typically, the Mayor or a Council Member will ask the City Manager for information on a subject or issue. They will also provide an update on the meetings or events they have attended.
IV.
City Council Member Reports
V.
City Manager Report
City Manager Matt Dahl will update the City Council on a variety of matters including programs, policies, employee recognition, etc.
VI.
Consent

A. Consider Minutes of the February 21, 2023 City Council meetings Consider approving the Minutes of the previous City Council meeting
VII.
Action Items

A.

Consider Resolution No. 2023-R-09 Approving Amendments to the FY2023 General Fund and Other Funds as Necessary

The City Council will decide whether to adopt proposed changes to the budget for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 that were not included in the original budget, but are needed at this time during the fiscal year.
VIII.
Discussion Item



A. Discussion of the 2023 Midvale Municipal Election Process

The Midvale City Council will discuss the 2023 Midvale Municipal Election process and estimated costs. The decision will be made between a traditional election or a ranked choice voting election process.
B.

Discussion of a Perpetual Access Easement Agreement between Midvale City and Salt Lake County for the Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of Two Concrete Boat Ramps adjacent to the Jordan River

Salt Lake County is wanting to install two boat ramps in the Jordan River to allow boaters/kayakers a place to launch, land, and portage their vessels as needed when river conditions don’t allow for floating through this section of the river. Midvale City owns the property, and the County is asking for a perpetual easement from the City which would allow the County, its contractors, and the public to access the property for construction, maintenance, and then public use.

C.

Discuss Employee Bonus Program

The City Council will discuss a proposed bonus program for employees that go above and beyond their normal duties to create financial benefits for for the City.
D.

Discussion on the Implementation and Purpose of the New Online Report a Problem Portal

The Public Works Department has created an online portal for residents to use to report non-emergency issues like a streetlights out, broken sidewalk or curb, potholes etc. and plans on a go live date of April 1st. This discussion is to introduce and explain the purpose and details of the portal.

IX.
Possible Closed Session		 This tentative item is placed on every City Council agenda in case the City Council needs to convene a closed session for one or more of the following discussions:
A.

Discussion of the Character, Professional Competence or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual;
B. Strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
C. Strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property;
D. Discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and
E. Investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct
X.
Adjourn
The City Council votes to adjourn the meeting.





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