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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 1979
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30
p.m. by Mayor Pickett, who presided. All members except Councilwoman
Reiman were present. Clerk-Treasurer and City Attorney were present
also.
Councilwoman Doane gave the invocation. Mayor Pickett led the pledge of
allegiance.
Councilman Meacham moved to approve the minutes of last regular
meeting, Councilman Swift seconded it and it passed unanimously.
Old Business:
Agenda Item #1: Report from Committee Chairmen: Councilman Coots stated
the EMS study Committee met last Wednesday and it was the consensus of
those who attended that Pete Mariani, himself and any others who were
interested would prepare a written plan to present back to the
committee on cost figures for Riverview Hospital paramedic program
presently and then have something to bring back to the Council
to follow through the pattern somewhat previously suggested by
Riverview Hospital at a previous meeting.
Agenda Item #2: Report on purchase of property at Main Street and 1st
Ave. N.W.: Mayor Pickett distributed copies of an appraisal requested
by the Council at the last meeting on property at Main Street and 1st
Ave. N.W. which appraised the property at $47,500.00. Councilman Coots
moved that the Council resolve that the Mayor proceed with the
acquisition of the property located at 44 West Main Street
according to the terms of the understanding previously entered between
the Council and the property owner. Councilman Meacham seconded it and
it passed unanimously.
Agenda Item #3: Seoond Reading - Ordinance D-226: Mayor Pickett read by
title Ordinance D-226 appropriating funds from the Cumulative Sewer
fund which was introduced at last meeting. Mr. Ken Bush, owner of the
property, which the problem is effecting was present. A discussion was
held regarding whetker the City was liable for the problem. Councilman
Garretson stated he would rather see the City spend money on legal fees
in a suit against the developer who did not follow through
with Plan Commission requirements than to set a precedent in paying to
correct the problem. City Attorney stated he believed it was a private
cause of action between the land owner and the developer and did not
think it was something the City should jump in on and gratuitously
repair. Councilman Garretson moved that proposed Ordinance #D-226 be
tabled, Councilman Horvath seconded it and it passed unanimously.
Councilman Swift suggested that a suggestion be made to the Plan
Commission Attorney that he pursue what course he thinks appropriate in
trying to enforce our Ordinances. Councilman Coots stated he would talk
to the Plan Commission Attorney then perhaps run a letter by City
Attorney and Mayor, demanding that Schutz and Thompson perform
to the tenor of the plat that was approved by the Plan Commission
within a certain period of time. Mr. Bush stated he would call Mr.
Coots as a follow-up.
New Business :
Agenda Item #1; City Ordinance Re-Codification : Clerk-Treasurer stated
the Committee reviewing the re-codification of City Ordinances
recommends the draft be submitted to the Keyser firm for preparation of
final copies and approval of the Council to do so was desired.
Councilman Meacham moved to approve the draft for printing. Council
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to adopt the final copies when received. Councilwoman Doane seconded it
and it passed unanimously.
Agenda Item #2: Transfer Funds Ordinance #B-151 : Mayor Pickett read
proposed Ordinance #B-151 transferring funds within the MVX, Plan
Comm_ission and Mayor's budgets. Councilman Garretson moved to adopt
proposed ordinance #B-151, Councilman Horvath seconded it. Councilman
Coots moved to amend the Ordinance by striking out the word "Carmel"
under the Plan Commission section, Councilman Swift seconded
it and it passed unanimously. Councilman Garretson moved to suspend the
rules, Councilman Meacham seconded it and it passed unanimously. Motion
to adopt passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Approved:
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