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Consent agenda: The council voted to approve the minutes of the Feb. 11, 2025 regular meeting and bills against the city totaling $1,139,708.98. The motion to approve the consent agenda was moved by Caitlin and seconded by Colin; the chair called for the ayes and stated the motion passed 3–0.

Special-event permit: The council approved a Level 2 special-event permit for the 2025 Moab Women’s Festival at the Archway Inn, which may draw attendance higher than last year’s limit of 200 per day. Staff said organizers worked with city requirements for beer-garden fencing and ID checks and that no issues arose last year. The motion to approve the permit was moved by Caitlin and seconded by Tawny; the chair called the motion passed 3–0.

Executive session motion: At the end of the meeting a councilor moved to enter an executive (closed) session for “reasonably imminent or pending litigation.” The motion was seconded and the chair called for ayes; the transcript records the motion and a unanimous voice response but does not record a formal roll-call tally.

Votes summary:

- Consent agenda (minutes of 02/11/2025; bills totaling $1,139,708.98): Motion by Caitlin; second by Colin; outcome: approved 3–0.
- Level 2 special-event permit — 2025 Moab Women’s Festival (Archway Inn): Motion by Caitlin; second by Tawny; outcome: approved 3–0.
- Motion to enter executive session for pending litigation: Moved and seconded; outcome: approved by unanimous voice vote (tally not recorded).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council Meeting - February 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its Feb. 25 meeting the Moab City Council approved the consent agenda (minutes and bills) and granted a Level 2 special-event permit for the 2025 Moab Women's Festival. Both votes passed 3–0.","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},6663223,"UDOT, city plan temporary bulb-outs and lower downtown speed limits to improve pedestrian safety",1099,1509000,2608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2391379-f6d549df6c34b46d2b210c1d6a156e8a&start=1509&end=2608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2391379-f6d549df6c34b46d2b210c1d6a156e8a/thumbnail_1509000.jpg","/articles/6663223/Utah/UDOT-city-plan-temporary-bulb-outs-and-lower-downtown-speed-limits-to-improve-pedestrian-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6663223-5d17aba2632a2eaec1c10483e0781484/orig.mp4?Expires=1771073981&Signature=lCh6cYU07NvPsva9p6XEq1wkNRyz6AUQTO6E6dgh0-52m5oNwC5YzZObdSvvFqzRP5YS-NVHK2uj5Bu3WtoA36gyP4UC58c3k4S0Nx5MI5RC68rDsUuEtnR0kxlXMmFoR6D3X1KGQYIb809pVCZj-D5prE-8PvLjvfMi-AYldc50Lb8-ikf5c0rzZpncblOgT3HH1rjRdvYCq5Ug8Fqk70kUuILZ6k0GFyzFmV5t2kOBN5mOpdXWLZpehjRYbaYnlhUMwrFVt2T-VBpy3x5iA7ypTqep9QTTJS82bj0OHLa2U3-zs1DIMTHjGY1CK3sWqpYDfJMptIw9AWMLKjf8OA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","State and city transportation staff told the Moab City Council on Feb. 25 they will install temporary pedestrian safety improvements on Main Street and pursue lower downtown speed limits to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Michael (City Manager) summarized UDOT’s near-term work: temporary bulb-outs at the intersections of First North/Main Street and Center/Main Street, temporary rubber curbing the city can reuse elsewhere, and a reconfiguration of some parking and bus loading in front of the Moab Information Center (near 98 Center). Michael said the temporary changes should be installed within three to four weeks and that UDOT’s emphasis is on pedestrian crossings identified in a recent road safety audit.

“Bulb-outs let pedestrians get out a little bit farther…shortens the distance for pedestrians to have to walk across the street,” Michael said, describing the improvements at First North and Main.

Michael also said UDOT and city staff plan to coordinate improved bus-stop signage and wayfinding at the Moab Area Transit stop near the information center and that charter bus loading will be moved to reduce conflicts on Center Street.

City speed-limit adjustments: City transportation staff (Mark and Dedar) presented proposed changes to municipal speed limits for the downtown pedestrian core. They said Ordinance 2021-14 sets a prima facie 20 mph where no posted limit exists, and that engineering guidance in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) recommends a traffic study for speed changes. Pending that study, staff recommended lowering speeds where “immediate parking” exists to 15 mph and elsewhere in the core to 20 mph. Staff estimated a $5,000 cost to post new signs and make striping changes.

Staff will collect updated traffic counts and compare them with historical data before finalizing recommendations; staff also said the proposed adjustments are intended to shape a “slow-driving” downtown culture and support pedestrian activity.

Questions and context: Council members asked whether Fourth North should be included; staff said the current proposal focuses on the dispersed-parking area but Fourth North could be considered in future reconstruction planning. Councilors also discussed enforcement and outreach; staff said police are making enforcement contacts to alert drivers to new limits and that agencies that book charter buses will be notified of the loading changes.

Implementation timeline and next steps: temporary UDOT work expected in March; city to collect traffic data and make sign/striping changes pending study and street department scheduling.","UDOT will install temporary bulb-outs along Main Street at First North and Center Street this March; the city is proposing lower speed limits downtown (20 mph and 15 mph in high-pedestrian/median-parking areas) and will collect traffic counts to inform final changes.",{"_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},6663228,"Suwannee Park playground demolition 90% complete; rubberized surface, ADA access expected in March",499,994000,1493000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2391379-f6d549df6c34b46d2b210c1d6a156e8a&start=994&end=1493","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2391379-f6d549df6c34b46d2b210c1d6a156e8a/thumbnail_994000.jpg","/articles/6663228/Utah/Suwannee-Park-playground-demolition-90-complete-rubberized-surface-ADA-access-expected-in-March","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6663228-12903642617d65e4622862d244af1f0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771073981&Signature=bwbgrQ8DhE8JhxjgfwYSXS8xMTgPba-ckAf66h~ttZbKgTdfF-0aijgBZ-wtdshz8~tgKV1FikQ9cwLFuKwqlIHnBpexSREcvyiANH5b1ALDPinkOSaDnEjGmfZns~YXfE9Td4PXeulhbryMTKMxcZGvBDwCcJkxgjMNRfYAqr0CIHFoSHrInXvTxjvI0PqbC067FvvzgiVL65nx~QvJtptCMPc4cPBLyOlTSmHLNrHDxdfBVMyIHDXpGv8FxF28N5vuTWWhtfmxyqHK3Ie1UKmEC3z0Do0U6H1NCQoKF7vcEhmCnmWRfOqDzkHvIeiQjYrFO8HmSIkesidwoFmauw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff reported Feb. 25 that demolition of the old equipment at Suwannee Park occurred Feb. 14 and is about 90% complete, with the contractor scheduled to return March 4 to begin installing a new, all-abilities playground.

“It's about a two-week process for the build of the new playground and then roughly a week for the pouring of the rubberized surface,” Parks staff member Patrick said. He added that the rubberized surface cannot be poured if nighttime temperatures drop below 45 degrees.

The new playground footprint will largely match the existing layout and adds shade structures, seating, wider ramps for wheelchair access and an added zip line. Staff said the project includes an ADA-accessible walkway from the parking lot and handicap parking areas; the walkway will be constructed by a separate contractor.

Funding and procurement: Patrick said the project qualifies for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding because it is an all-abilities playground and that the city is finalizing some contract details with the regional CDBG administrators. City staff expressed confidence the CDBG funds for this playground will come through, though they said earlier-stage CDBG projects without contracts may be less secure.

Equipment reuse: Staff told the council the city spoke with Castle Valley and fielded community interest in salvaging smaller pieces of equipment, but contractor scheduling and demolition methods damaged much of the old equipment, leaving it unsalvageable.

Skatepark tie-in: During questions, councilors asked about the city’s progress on a new skatepark. Patrick and other staff said the skatepark is identified as a priority in the parks master plan and that staff plan to add it to the CIP list for future funding cycles, but the skatepark is not funded in this grant cycle.

Questions remaining: Council members asked whether the rubberized surface carries a warranty; Patrick said he would check the contract and report back. Staff also noted some sidewalk and other CDBG-funded projects have less certain funding status and that council budget discussions will address options.

Timeline summary: Demolition largely complete; contractor scheduled back March 4; estimated on-site build roughly two weeks with an additional week for the rubberized surface pending temperature conditions.","City staff reported demolition of Suwannee Park’s old playground is about 90% complete, a new all-abilities play structure will be installed in a roughly three-week build beginning March 4, and a rubberized pour requires night temperatures above 45°F. The project is funded in part by CDBG.",{"_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},6663232,"Skatepark supporters urge Moab City Council to fund new Humboldt skatepark",734,180000,914000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2391379-f6d549df6c34b46d2b210c1d6a156e8a&start=180&end=914","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2391379-f6d549df6c34b46d2b210c1d6a156e8a/thumbnail_180000.jpg","/articles/6663232/Utah/Skatepark-supporters-urge-Moab-City-Council-to-fund-new-Humboldt-skatepark","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6663232-25dd84860e5865b0479ad2b2778171c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771073981&Signature=hSR6ACzvrg167GmVJCHyWUowBPHnJGdhtaoWnccwTqSfGcneyOZRMYP9OySXh7cidWdu59Mhz5Hg9MyS2Xq1GBl1UxEKGgtyIS3xBZU7dxX2ItoQeGsbkZWZISYJ2HgQiUPOcuIaSPkXvlnFnGJBGLbE6SnYCYDmHffx6WarsbsiczSr7xcHDwL3z5q5kEHERZIbKT1i3YaNcS2L2cp31Czz-KbBl33iXYaIlBOEemxDERWMb1NUXs9joz6SxelDCMgcmHoTeIJWvDXEjgjnTF0UeTpegWjr0Y9Icp3g~ltDU~KN7TIELD0azSf~LPnkqwT5Ks6RYUzkICbWaPoeeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several skateboarders and community members told the Moab City Council on Feb. 25 that a new, professionally designed skatepark would provide long-term recreational and social benefits for Moab.

Alexander Whiteock, representing the Southern Utah Coalition of Concrete Athletes (SUCCA), told the council the current Humboldt Skatepark “gets constant use” despite its “cracks” and “death cracks,” and urged investment in a new facility that supports both “incremental progression and bold ambition.”

“Once we build it, if we build it right, it becomes our legacy,” Whiteock said.

Jacob Michelangelo Arqueta Roman, who identified himself as a 22-year-old resident who grew up in Moab, said skateboarding helped him overcome personal challenges and argued a new park would strengthen community ties and youth development.

“I think skateboarding and just having a new park in general can offer a lot to the Moab community,” Roman said.

Carson, another resident who said he moved to Moab from Tampa, Florida, described how skateboarding helped him form friendships and discipline, and recommended a professionally guided construction effort if volunteers are again involved in building a new park.

Why it matters: speakers tied the rink’s value to recreation accessible without a vehicle, youth mental health and a durable community amenity. City staff and councilors acknowledged the park’s inclusion in the city’s parks master plan and said they would explore funding and capital-improvement planning.

Council and staff response: After public comment, the mayor noted Parks and Recreation leadership was in the room and said the remarks would be considered. Later in the meeting Parks Department staff said a skatepark was identified as a community priority in the parks master plan, and city staff said they plan to add a skatepark to the capital improvement program (CIP) list for future funding cycles, subject to grant availability and council priorities.

Discussion vs. decision: The remarks recorded were public comment and staff discussion; the council did not adopt a project or allocate funds during the Feb. 25 meeting. Staff indicated the skatepark would be considered for the CIP and for future grant cycles rather than being funded immediately.","Several residents and members of the Southern Utah Coalition of Concrete Athletes urged the Moab City Council to prioritize a replacement for the aging Humboldt Skatepark, citing community benefits for youth, recreation and safety.","actionData","errors"]

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