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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-03-07-83MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 7, 1983 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by President Pro Tem Sue McMullen. Council members Johnson, Fleming, Walker, Garretson and Kerr were present. Also pre sent was City Attorney, Dave Coots and Asst. Clerk-Treasurer, Terri Hiatt. Invocation was given by Mr. Johnson followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Dave Magner, President of the Carmel Jaycees presented the Jaycee Distinguished Service Award to Outstanding Carmel Citizen Connie Barrett for his years of service to his church, school and community. Ms. Cindy Gerry,President of the Carmel Jaycees, presented the Distinguished Service Award to outstanding high school senior female Jennifer Lundgren. Mr. Mark Miller, Chairman of the Jaycees award program, presented the Distinguished Service Award to outstanding high school senior males Daniel Boston, Christopher Lloyd, Matthew Maloney and James Patton Jr. Minutes Mr. Johnson asked that the minutes of Feb.21st reflect his feelings in that because this is the one holiday set aside for honoring our Independence and since all of the citizens are a part of this celebration, He sees no legitimate reason for not using tax money to contribute to this celebration. Mr. Fleming made a motion to approve the minutes of Feb. 21st. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson and passed unanimously. Ordinance D-362 - Home Rule - Mr. Garretson made a motion to amend Ordinance D-362 on page 4, under Item D, establishing time and date for regular meetings, to add under D, Item I to read "Special Meetings of the Council may be called by the Mayor so long as 48 hrs. advanced notice has been given to each and every Council member either orally or by letter delivered to the Council members residence by the Mayor's office.", and under D, Item I:, "Emergency sessions of the Common Council may be called by the Mayor without 4, hrs. notice if there is a clear and present danger to the City. Such Council meetings may occur only if each and every Council member has been notified either orally or by letter as provided in D, Item I." Mr. Johnson seconded the amendment which passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-362 which passed unanimously. Mr. Coots stated he would have a final draft delivered to the Clerk-Treasurer office. Transfer of Funds - Council - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Resolution 3-7-83-1. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker. Mr. Johnson called for the question on Resolution 3-7-83-1 which passed 5-1, Mrs. Kerr voting nay. Ordinance D-366 - Speed Limit Rangeline Rd. - Mr. Garretson moved to table Ordinance -366 and go on to New Business. EDC Inducement Resolution 3-7-83-2 - 4000 E. 96th St. Project - Mr. Garretson moved to introduce EDC Inducement Resolution 3-7-83-2 and suspend the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker Mr. Bill Armstrong came before the Council requesting approval on EDC Inducement Resolution 3-7-83-2 for a project on 4000 E. 96th St. The construction is based on approximately 33,000 square feet with a portion thereof being leased to Marbaugh Engineering Supply Co. and any additional space to be leased to tenants on an as needed basis. Mr. Armstrong stated the request for authority was for 2.1 million adding that the actual balance was not known at this time but requested this amount to prevent coming back for additional authority. Mr. Garretson asked if there were any plans for sidewalks stating there were current problems in the City with the lack of sidewalks. Mr. Armstrong stated he had not seen the final design but he felt there was probably not plans for such. Mrs. Kerr made a motion to approve EDC Resolution 3-7-83-2. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker EDC Resolution 3-7-83-2 passed 5-l Mr. Johnson abstaining. Ordinance D-367 - EDC Bonds for Carmel Dr. Office Building - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-367 and suspend with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mr. Rick Rambush representing R.V. Welch Investments, came before the Council requesting approval of Ordinance D-367 authorizing EDC Mortgage Revenue Bonds in an amount of $2 million for a project local:ed at 650 E. Carmel Dr. on approximately 37,000 square feet. The building will be leased to various companies, including the Fidelity Corp. Mr. Garretson asked what had been done to alleviate the traffic problem. Mr. Rambush stated the light installed to the west of this location on Carmel Dr. was to help alleviate this problem. Also, another step being worked on as proposed by the Board of Works and City Engineer is a vacation of the traffic islands located on Keystone Way, which would enable a 3rd left turn lane and improve the situation. Mr. Rambush said his firm would aid in this project by paying 50% of the cost to remove the traffic islands. Discussion ensued. Mr. Walker made a motion to suspend the rules and vote on Ordinance D-367 tonight. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-367 which passed unanimously. Comprehensive Plan Update - Contract - Mr. Dick Albright, Chairman of the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee, came before the Council to bring the members up to date on the progress of updating the Carmel Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Albright reported the Plan Commission had accepted the consulting firm of Woolpert & Assoc. Mr. Mark Lawner of Woolpert & Assoc. addressed the Council. Mr. Lawner gave an overview to the Council members on the Comprehensive Plan update and the procedures and steps his firm would go through in updating the plan. Mr. Garretson stated the Council had made it clear they would fund its share of the study, and it would be forthcoming. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Kerr expressed her concern in that would there be a possibility of alternative uses laid out to that there would be flexibility of land use. Mr. Lawner stated the firm would be making recommendations about allocations of different types of land use development, but only doing so by working closely with the people involved. Mr. Coots advised the Plan Commission, the Council, Chuck Kiphart of the Dept. of Community Development and the Mayor to not commence any work until the terms of the contract with Woolpert & Assoc. are agreed upon. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:26 P.M. APPROVED ATTEST