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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.03.20 CC Meeting Minutes1 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020 – 6:00 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Council President Laura Campbell; Council Members: Kevin D. Rider, Sue Finkam, Anthony Green, Adam Aasen, Tim Hannon, H. Bruce Kimball, Miles Nelson, Jeff Worrell and Deputy Clerk Jacob Quinn were present. Council President Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. This meeting was done remotely via Teams. AGENDA APPROVAL Councilor Finkam moved to reorder the agenda and Move Public Hearings to #11 on the agenda. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. The motion was approved 9-0. INVOCATION Councilor Rider delivered the Invocation RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS There were none. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Councilor Campbell read comments that were submitted via the online submission form. Mariam Bari expressed concerns that Mayor Brainard was considering suing the City of Minneapolis for damages. William Shaffer urged Council to send the Finance Committee back to complete its assignment of the investigation of Hotel Carmichael costs. Stephanie Grass asked what steps the City Council is taking to hold the Carmel Police Department accountable and what actions are being take by city leadership to ensure the police department does not commit similar negligence similar to what happened in Minneapolis. Ben Nelson expressed his disappointment that the leaders of Carmel decided to pursue legal action against the City of Minneapolis. David Seibel asked for explanation on the intent of pursuing legal action against the City of Minneapolis. DocuSign Envelope ID: 0D5517FC-BDBF-4CC2-A84B-B6E1B010D7FB 2 COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS Councilor Campbell commended the protestors in Carmel for demonstrating in a peaceful manner and commended the Carmel Police Department for their work during the protests to keep everyone safe. CONSENT AGENDA Councilor Rider moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. The motion was approved 9-0. a. Approval of Minutes 1. May 18, 2020 Regular Meeting b. Claims 1. Payroll $2,948,346.20 and $2,897,910.30 2. General Claims $4,390,751.14 COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilor Finkam reported that the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee had not met but that one item remains in committee - Ordinance D-2488-19. Councilor Green reported that the Land Use and Special Studies Committee had met and that the reports would be given when the items appear on the agenda. OTHER REPORTS – (at the first meeting of the month specified below): The monthly report for the Carmel Redevelopment Commission was included in the Council Packet. Nancy Heck gave a report on the Carmel Music and Film Festival. Councilor Finkam, Councilor Aasen, Councilor Hannon, and Councilor Worrell expressed concern with the timing of the Music and film festival as it relates to Covid-19. Councilor Rider and Councilor Finkam stated they would not like to see anymore money spent on the festival that was appropriated by the City. Jeff McDermott, President/CEO for the Center for the Performing Arts, gave a report on the Center. OLD BUSINESS Council President Campbell announced the Thirteenth Reading of Ordinance D-2488-19; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 6, Sections 8-56(d) and 8-58(a); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Finkam and Worrell. Item remains in the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee. Council President Campbell announced the Fourth Reading of Ordinance D-2513-20; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 4, Article 5, Section 4-98 of the Carmel City Code. Item remains TABLED. DocuSign Envelope ID: 0D5517FC-BDBF-4CC2-A84B-B6E1B010D7FB 3 Council President Campbell announced the Second Reading of Ordinance D-2519-20; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Support the Brookshire Village Shoppes Redevelopment Project, and Authorizing and Approving Other Actions in Respect Thereto; Sponsor: Councilor Worrell. Item remains in the the Land Use and Special Studies Committee. Council President Campbell announced the Resolution CC 05-18-20-03; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the Establishment of the Brookshire Village Shoppes Economic Development Area (Brookshire Village Shoppes); Sponsor: Councilor Worrell. Item remains in the the Land Use and Special Studies Committee. Council President Campbell announced the Second Reading of Ordinance D-2522-20; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Support the Corner Development Project, and Authorizing and Approving Other Actions in Respect Thereto; Sponsor: Councilor Worrell. Item remains in the the Land Use and Special Studies Committee. Council President Campbell announced the Resolution CC 05-18-20-04; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the 126th Street Corridor Economic Development Area (South Pennsylvania Allocation Area); Sponsor: Councilor Worrell. Item remains in the the Land Use and Special Studies Committee. Council President Campbell announced the Second Reading of Ordinance Z-651-20; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning 9 Parcels Located at the Southeast Corner of Old Meridian Street and Carmel Drive from the UC/Urban Core District and UR/Urban Residential District to the C2/Mixed Use District. Councilor Worrell recused himself from the discussion on this agenda item. Councilor Green presented that this item is returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee with a positive 4-0 recommendation. Adrienne Keeling, Department of Community Services, gave a brief overview to Council. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance Z-651-20. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Ordinance Z-651-20 was approved 8-0 (Worrell Recusal). Council President Campbell announced the Second Reading of Ordinance D-2520-20; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Support the Lot One Development Project, and Authorizing and Approving Other Actions Thereto. Councilor Green presented that this item is returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee with a positive 4-0 recommendation. Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, gave a brief overview to Council. Councilor Finkam moved to approve Ordinance D-2520-20. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Ordinance D-2520-20 was approved 9-0. The following items under Old Business were not discussed. Resolution CC 05-18-20-05; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the Old Town Economic Development Area (Lot One Allocation Area); Sponsor: Councilor Worrell. Returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee. conforms to the plan of development for the City of Carmel, approves such resolution and a resolution of the City of Carmel Plan Commission regarding the same. DocuSign Envelope ID: 0D5517FC-BDBF-4CC2-A84B-B6E1B010D7FB 4 Second Reading of Ordinance D-2518-20; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Support the Firehouse Redevelopment Project, and Authorizing and Approving Other Actions in Respect Thereto; Sponsor: Councilor Worrell. Returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee. Resolution CC 05-18-20-02; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the City Center Redevelopment Area (Firehouse Allocation Area); Sponsor: Councilor Worrell. Returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee. Second Reading of Ordinance D-2521-20; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Sections 8-48 of the Carmel City Code; Sponsor: Councilor Worrell. Returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee Resolution CC 05-18-20-01; A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the City Center Redevelopment Area (Magnolia Allocation Area); Sponsor: Councilor Worrell. Returning from the Land Use and Special Studies Committee. PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President Campbell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2527-20; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving an Additional Appropriation of Funds from the Operating Balance of the Economic Development Fund (#903). Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Finkam seconded. Councilor Finkam introduced the item to Council. Council President Campbell opened the public hearing at 6:53 p.m. Receiving no online comments submitted via the public comment submission process, Council President Campbell closed the public hearing at 6:53 p.m. Councilor Finkam moved to suspend the rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. The motion was approved 9-0. Councilor Finkam moved to approve Ordinance D- 2527-20. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Ordinance D-2527-20 was approved 9-0. Council President Campbell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2528-20; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving an Additional Appropriation of Funds from the General Fund #101 to the 2020 Brookshire Golf Course Budget. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Kimball seconded. John Oberlander, Assistant Corporation Counsel, presented the item to Council. Council President Campbell opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. Receiving no online comments submitted via the public comment submission process, Council President Campbell closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. Councilor Rider moved to suspend the rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. The motion was approved 9-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance D-2528- DocuSign Envelope ID: 0D5517FC-BDBF-4CC2-A84B-B6E1B010D7FB 5 20. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. Ordinance D-2528-20 was approved 9-0. Council President Campbell adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Sue Wolfgang, Clerk Approved, ____________________________________ Laura Campbell, Council President ATTEST: __________________________________ Sue Wolfgang, Clerk 2. DocuSign Envelope ID: 0D5517FC-BDBF-4CC2-A84B-B6E1B010D7FB