HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 10, 1991 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
JULY 10, 1991
The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor
VanDeVoorde at 5 : 1 0 p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
Present: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moyan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: None.
Discussion of the Center City draft Master Plan
Assistant City Manager Robert Malm gave a status report on plan
recommendations that have been initiated to date.
Discussions were held with reference to certain recommendations
in the plan. It is acknowledged that not all councilmembers are
in agreement with all the recommendations. However, even if the
plan is approved, specific proposals regarding major projects
will be brought before the Council for action prior to
implementation. Concerns were also expressed regarding arding funding.P g
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to approve the Center City draft Master Plan in theory. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Resolution authorizinq a Facade Improvement Proqram agreement
for 107 and 109 East Hiqhland Avenue and 25, 251 and 27 North
Grove Avenue
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan,
to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas : Councilmembers
Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
A presentation by Howard Minster and neiqhbors concerning
the lawful use of 14 South Commonwealth
Howard Minster and George Ristoff appeared before the City
Council with reference to whether the property at 14 South
Commonwealth being used as a two-family residence is lawful .
Other residents of the neighborhood were also present.
Planning Director Dahlstrom stated that the subject property was
made into a two-family residence in the mid-1920s, which preceded
the first zoning ordinance. Even though the area is zoned
single family, because it preceded the zoning ordinance, the
two-residence use was considered lawful nonconforming.
It is Mr. Minster's opinion that the two-residence use was
abandoned for approximately two years. Mr. Dahlstrom stated
that the Planning Department' s investigation of this matter
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revealed that there was insufficient documentation to prove that
the nonconforming use had intentionally been abandoned to
warrant taking action against the property owner. He further
stated that if Mr. Minster wished to pursue this matter, the
next step would be appealing the land use administrator' s
decision to the zoning and subdivision hearing examiner.
Mayor VanDeVoorde requested that the Planning Department furnish
Mr. Minster with the step-by-step procedures for filing an
appeal .
A report by the Safe Storage of Firearms Task Force
Cheryl Popple, chairman of the aforementioned task force,
briefly highlighted the report and recommendations of the task
force.
Raymond Merrill, a member of the task force, presented to the
mayor, petitions signed by 1502 individuals urging enactment of
an adult responsibility or safe
firearms storage ordinance.
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to
approve the "Adult Responsibility" Ordinance recommended by the
aforementioned task force. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam,
Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays :
None.
Mayor VanDeVoorde thanked the members of the task force and
complimented Chairman Popple on the manner in which she had
chaired the committee.
A proposal by Ralph Burke & Associates for the Winq Park
Master Plan
This item was removed from the agenda.
A proposal by E.D.A.W. for the Walton Island and East River.
Bank Master Plan
This item was removed from the agenda.
A recommendation by the Traffic Committee to chanqe parkinq
restrictions on Creekside Circle and Creekside Court
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to
approve the aforementioned recommendation. Yeas: Councilmembers
Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Councilman Gilliam left the room.
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Approval of an aqreement for a bridqe at Valley Creek Drive
and Lyle Avenue
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to table consideration of this matter to the next
meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple,
Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Councilman Gilliam returned.
1991 Advance c refunding bonds
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to authorize Speer Financial, Inc. to negotiate with a
financial institution to see if an appropriate savings to the
City may be achieved by refunding bonds. Yeas : Councilmembers
Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde.
Nays : None.
Councilman Gilliam again left the room.
Consideration of Liquor Ordinance Amendments Reqardinq Hours of
Sale of Alcoholic Liquor
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple,
to table the above consideration for two weeks. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, and Yearman.
Nays : Mayor VanDeVoorde.
The proposed ordinance will be on the agenda for both the
Committee of the Whole and regular Council meetings.
Consideration of approval of 1992 Golden Corridor dues
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to approve continued membership in the Golden Corridor and to
donate the sum of $1,000 toward the 1991/1992 fiscal program.
Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Consideration of proposal to retain Paul A. Reaume Associates
to recruit a Parks and Recreation Director
City Manager Rice advised the Council that Parks and Recreation
Director, Ross Ricks, has announced his intention to retire in
July 1992 when he turns 60 years old. When a new director is
hired, Mr. Ricks will assume the position of Recreation
Superintendent until his retirement.
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Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to authorize the proposal to retain Paul A. Reaume
Associates for the amount of $12,000 plus expenses up to
$4,500 . Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Adjournment
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting and go
into the regular Council meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox,
Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays :
None.
Meeting adjourned at 7 :55 p.m.
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk