08/16/1990 - Minutes Page 1
Council/Mayor Rountable Discussion
Thursday, August 16, 1990
4:00 PM
Conference Room Adjacent Room 306
City and County Building
Present: Ron Whitehead, District One; Wayne Horrocks, District
Two; Tom Godfrey, District Five; Roselyn Kirk, District Six;
Mayor Palmer DePaulis; Mayor's and Council's staff.
Councilmember Tom Godfrey announced that he had been contacted by
Senator Bill Barton regarding a meeting to be held Wednesday,
August 22nd at 7:30 pm at the Midvale City Hall. Member Tom
Godfrey noted that the last official action the Council had taken
was in support of light rail.
The members present briefly discussed the pros and cons of light
rail with the Mayor. It was noted that last year when this issue
was discussed, some of the Councilmembers questioned whether
light rail is the answer to the City's transportation problems.
Councilmember Ron Whitehead indicated that he has concerns about
the number of busses which he sees in Rose Park that are not
full.
Mayor DePaulis indicated that UTA moves 70,000 people a day. He
said he recently attended a meeting at which the UTA Director
responded to this question very effectively, and he recommended
the Council invite the director in for a briefing.
The Council and Mayor then discussed the City's lobbying efforts.
It was suggested that a reception/information session be held in
the Chamber following the election. Councilmember Roselyn Kirk
suggested that all legislators from the County be invited.
Coucilmember Tom Godfrey asked if the City had any resolutions
for the league convention. The mayor and his staff indicated
that they usually wait and allow the resolutions to surface from
other cities.
Councilmember Roselyn Kirk encouraged the Council and Mayor to
advance one or more Revenue Issues this year, rather than waiting
another year. The pros and cons of this were discussed.
Councilmember Tom Godfrey and Mayor DePaulis indicated that both
the League and the City are conducting task force meetings on
this topic and to advance an issue this year would be premature.
The group discussed the possibility of at least raising the
general topic of municipal funding pressure with the Legislature
this year.
Councilmember Ron Whitehead suggested that the City provide to
legislators a listing of the City's capital project needs.
Councilmember Roselyn Kirk stressed the need to communicate with
the Republican Legislators and leadership, since this was
mentioned by Representative Craig Moody as a weakness of the
City.
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The Council and Mayor concluded by agreeing that it is important
for the Legislature to be aware that the City is facing difficult
financial times and that next year they will be asked to deal
with several specific issues. The Mayor mentioned the idea of
suggesting approval of Home Role to the Legislature.
The Mayor indicated the Salt Lake City Tomorrow program is
progressing. Councilmembers will be asked to be involved in
conducting town meetings. One member will be asked to serve on
the Steering Committee. Cindy Gust-Jenson noted that, in
accordance with Council procedure, selection of a representative
would be placed on the next council agenda. Councilmember Wayne
Horrocks expressed interest in serving. The Mayor suggested that
the Consultants be invited to a Committee of the Whole meeting to
provide more information to the Council.
The meeting was adjourned at 5: 00.
Alan Hardman
Council Chair
Date Kathryn Marshall
City Recorder
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Tom Godfrey
Senior Member
Attending Meeting
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