Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-02-18-80 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1980 The meeting of the Common Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:30 P.M. on February 18, 1980, with Councilmembers David Shepherd Frank Fleming, Sue McMullen, James Garretson, Billy Walker, Ted John30n and Virginia Kerr present. Also present were Paul Smith, Attorney and the Clerk-Treasurer. Invocation was given by Mrs. Kerr followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the February 4, 1980 meeting were approved. Old Business Item 7 - Rezone of 7.5 acres east of Woodland Trace from R-2 to B-3 Mr. Garretson explained that there had been many questions raised on procedure to be followed by the Council in acting upon a rezone recommendation from the Plan Commission. Mr. Smith representing the City, Mr. Doug Church, representing the Petitioner and Mr. William Ernst representing Keystone Square Shopping Center and Keystone Square, Inc. were in attendance as well as a number of remonstrators. Upon discussion of procedure, it was determined that Petitioner's attorney has the responsibility of preparing the Ordinance for presentation to the Council. Mr. Church stated he did not have an Ordinance ready. Discussion further determined that there should be a published notice of a public hearing on the matter of the rezone. Mr. Garretson made a motion that the Clerk-Treasurer be instructed to put the appropriate advertisements in the newspapers to advertise a public hearing for the first meeting in March to consider the motion of the Plan CommissionOto rezone the 7.5 acres. Mrs. Kerr seconded the motion. Mr. Bill Ernst of 4626 Somerset Way South, Carmel, Petitioner on behalf of Woodland Trace Apts. stated that he felt all attorneys involved should establish procedure so that the citizens would know what to expect. Mrs. Suzanne McCall, 66 Woodland Drive, one of the remonstrators, stated this had been going on for many months and the citizens were being beaten down by showing up when nothing gets determined. Mrs. Kerr suggested that in order to perhaps save some of the remonstrators another trip, they be permitted to speak this evening. Mr. Chuck Koeppen, 1815 East 116th St., Carmel, spoke against the rezone as-did Mr. Bob Campbell who lives south of 116th Street on Woodland Drive. Vote was taken on Mr. Garretson's motion. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was recessed at 8:30 P.M. and reconvened at 8:35 P.M. Item 2 - Amusement Device Ordinance Mr. David McNamer, attorney for Mr. Tice, owner of Jungle Jims in Keystone Square Mall appeared before the Council. Mr. McNamer presented ordinances from Indianapolis and A South Bend concerning amusement devices and suggested that these be perused and perhaps a new ordinance be drafted. It was Mr. McNamer's suggestion that perhaps instead of a flat tax on the devices a license 20() City Council Meeting February 18, 1980 Page 2 be instituted. Mr. Tice stated that he felt the tax was being imposed as an attempt to solve a loitering problem and that it was unfair to tax his business. Mr. Jim Coulon owner of the Bookworm stated that the problem was not within Mr. Tice's business, but rather in the hall outside his business People are enable to get to the business in the mall and he felt the area was congested due to Jungle Jims. Mr. Mike Maza, owner of Classic Casuals, stated that the problem was that parents dropped their children off and didn't pick them up until late. He felt no business should be taxed when it wasn't their fault. Police Chief Jerry Lowe stated the revenue could be beneficial to the City. He also stated that the presence of Jungle Jims did create an additional work load on the police department. Donald Allen, patrol division officer with the Carmel Police Department, stated a lot of time was spent trying to keep peace at Keystone Square Mall and the residential areas were being neglected. Mr. Johnson made a motion that the Public Affairs Committee take the Ordinance under advisement with a charge that a more comprehensive ordinance be presented to the Council for consideration. Mrs. Kerr seconded the motion. Mr. Garretson stated he would not serve on that committee. The motion was passed unanimously. Mrs. Kerr made a motion, Councilmembers Kerr, ~alker and Johnson convene to review the recommendation presented to the Council this evening. The motion was seconded by Mr. JohnsonAand passed unanimously. The meeting recessed at 9:20 P.M. and reconvened at 9:25. Item 3 - Ordinance on Funds for Hamilton County Senior Citizens Services Inc., Ordinance D-236 3etsy Reis presented an overview of the services offered by their organization. Mr. Johnson made a motion to adopt Ordinance D-236. Motion was seconded by Mr. Garretson and passed unanimously. Item 4 - Property Acquisition Mr. Garretson explained that the prior City Council had recommended the purchase of property at the Northeast corner of Main and 1st Avenue S.W. for the sum of $50,000. The ClerkTreasurer advised Council there were monies in the amount of $52,000 available from Revenue Sharing and Cumulative Capital Improvement funds. Following discussion Mr. Johnson made a motion that the Clerk-Treasurer be instructed to publish a notice of public hearing on the expenditure of the revenue sharing monies for purchase of the property. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously. New Business Item 5 - Request for no parking zone. Mr. Fleming explained to the Council A that there was a problem with parking on Audubon Drive and Sylvan Lane. The streets are close to the high school and parking along these streets hinders traffic slow and inconvenience to the residents since the road is narrow. Mrs. Paul Wolfgang, resident on Audubon Drive,ihadArequested an Ordinance prohibiting parking along these streets. Mr. Garretson made a motion that the City Attorney draw up an ordinance to prohibit parking City Council Meeting February 18, 1980 Page 3 on Audubon Drive from a point with its intersection with 2nd Street N.E. north for 400 feet on both sides and on both sides of Sylvan Lane. Mrs. Kerr suggested a provision be made within the ordinance that a phone call from a resident along these streets would be sufficient to waive the no parking ordinance for a special occasion. Item 6 - Ordinance to change time of City Council meetings Mayor Reiman read Ordinance D-239 providing for the change of the City Council meeting time to 7:30 P.M. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act upon the ordinance tonight. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Mr. Walker made a motion to adopt Ordinance D-239. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned. Approved: Attest