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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-06-25-84MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 25, 1984 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:00 P.M. on June 25, 1984, with Council members Garretson, Fleming, Johnson, Solaro, McMullen, Doane and Badger present. Also present was City Attorney Lonzo and Clerk-Treasurer Hancock. Invocation was given by Miss Doane followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Garretson made a motion to approve the minutes of May 21, 1984. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming and passed unanimously. Old Business Ordinance D-405 - EDC Bond Issue Paramore-Nix - Drs. Paramore and Nix were in attendance and Attorney Dave Coots presented background information on the Ordinance before the Council. Following discussion, Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-405 this evening. Motion seconded by Miss Doane and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-405 which passed 6-1, Solaro voting nay. Public Hearing - Ordinance D-404 Additional Appropriation - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-404. Motion seconded by Mr. Solaro. Mayor Reiman read Ordinance D-404 and opened the meeting for public hearing. There was no response from the public, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-404 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-404 which passed unanimously. New Business Request for Review of Downtown Parking - The Council was in receipt of a proposal from downtown merchants which would change the fine for parking in the downtown City lots from $2 to $10 and the time limit from 2 hours to 3 hours. Mr. Jack Phelan appeared before the Council to speak to the issue. Following discussion, the Council asked that the city attorney look at the existing city code and prepare an amendment to the code regarding the downtown parking to increase the fine to $10 but leave the time limit at two hours. It was also requested that the attorney check the code to be sure it includes the city lot on the northeast corner of Main Street and 1st Avenue, N.W. Request for Additional Appropriation - Ordinance D-406 - The Council was in receipt of a request for an additional appropriation in the amount of $700 from Mr. Kiphart, Director, Department of Community Development. Mr. Fleming made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-406. Motion seconded by Mr. Badger. The ordinance will be returned to Council after advertising for public hearing. Transfer of Funds - De p artment of Communit y Development - The Council was in receipt of a request from Mr. Kiphart for a transfer of funds within the budget for the Department of Community Development. Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Resolution 6- 25-84-1. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. Call for the question was made and Resolution 6-25-84-1 passed unanimously. Advance Limosine Service - Application Request - Mr. Robert McElroy, 3733 West 98th appeared before the Council and requested approval of his application for limosine service. Following discussion, Mr. Garretson made a motion to approve the application of Mr. McElroy of Advance Limosine Service. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Ordinance C-92 - Annexation of Thornhurst Addition Lots 15, 16 and 17 - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance C-92. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson. The homeowners of lots 15, 16 and 17 were present and stated they would not remonstrate against annexation Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance C-92 this evening. Motion seconded by Miss Doane and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance C-92 which passed unanimously. Ordinance C-93 - Annexation of Wood Acre West - Mr. Johnson made a motion to introduce Ordinance C-93. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson. Mr. Hughey, developer of Wood Acre West, was in attendance. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance C-93 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Badger and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance C-93 which passed unanimously. Ordinance Z-201 - Cluster Housing - Mr. Johnson made a motion to introduce Ordinance Z-201. Mrs. McMullen. Mrs. McMullen gave background on the proposed ordinance and stated that it came to the Council with the unanimous approval of the Plan Commission. Following discussion, Mr. Badger made a motion to amend Ordinance Z-201 under 33.0.2 Defin itions, Gross Density-to read "Gross Density - Total number of dwelling units divided by gross area in acres." Motion seconded by Miss Doane and passed unanimously. In article 7.1.9, Mr. Garretson made a motion to amend section a. by deleting the words "5" compacted #2 stone, 4"" and inserting in that space "9" so that line four of section a. will read "concrete or 9" compacted 53 stone". Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Mr. Solaro expressed a concern as to who would be responsible for enforcing the covenants within the cluster developments. It was explained that the developers or homeowner's associations would be responsible for maintenance. Mr. Solaro posed the question as to what would happen if they didn't? Mr. Al Hughey, developer, stated he felt the Green Belt Buffer of 30 feet in article 7.1.5 was excessive and that 20 feet was sufficient. Mr. Jack McKown, resident of Briarwood, stated he also felt a 20 foot buffer zone was sufficient if the green belt was designed as set out in article 7.1.5. Following discussion, Mr. Badger made a motion to amend article 7.1.5 to read "twenty (20) feet" for the green belt buffer. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Mr. Fleming made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance Z-201 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Badger. Motion failed 5-2, Garretson and Solaro voting nay. The meeting was recessed at 9:00 and reconvened at 9:07. Other Business Mr. Johnson reported he had received recommendations from HNTB regarding the Main Street traffic study. Mr. Johnson stated a letter stating recommendations and cost estimates would t forthcoming. Mayor Reiman shared a note she had taped to her car. The note was a request for MTV and had been placed on her car when she was visiting friends. It was suggested that the note be forwarded to the Cable TV committee and a request was made of Mr. Johnson to see if he could ask Mr. Dave Rutledge to come to the next Council meeting to discuss cable TV. Mayor Reiman distributed information on the new census showing an additional 1925 people over the 1980 census with a possibility of a few more. The field representatives from the census bureau suggested we should have a special census every two or three years with the growth in Carmel. Mayor Reiman also stated that perhaps Bill Merrill from the Plan Commission might be asked to attend the next meeting to discuss the parking lot curbing in the zoning ordinance. Mr. Garretson asked about dates for budget meeting. Mayor Reiman stated a letter was in the mail but the meetings were set for July 11, 18 and 25. Mr. Solaro asked about the states of Kinder Care and Mayor Reiman stated that any trees dying this summer would be replaced in the fall and any trees dying during the winter would be replaced next spring. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Approved ATTEST: