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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-03-03-86MINUTES OF THE CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 1986 The Meeting of the Carmel City Council was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:00 P.M. on March 3, 1986, with Council members Miller, McMullen, Doane, Fleming, Johnson and Garretson present. Also present was City Attorney Andrews and Clerk-Treasurer Hancock. Invocation was given by Miss Doane followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Reiman presented a Key to the City to Council member Jim Miller for his service to the City. Old Business Hamilton County Park Board Presentation - Terry Prater and Don Carey from Hamilton County Park Board appeared before the Council and asked that the Council release the lease restriction that a pool be built and the lighting be done on the softball diamonds and tennis courts within a five year period from release of escrow. The Park Board has approximately $50,000 to $75,000 to spend on earth movement, seeding and gravel parking at the Carmel park site this summer. The concern of the Park Board is that the money will be spent and the City reclaim the property. Foliowing discussion, rlr. Garretson made a motion that the Park Board attorney and the City attorney work together to amend the lease and lift the 5 year limitation on the building of the pool, and the lighting on the softball diamonds and tennis courts with the understanding that the Park Board will com plete these projects when the money is available. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. The Council asked that the attorney have the amendment at the March 17 meeting. Public Hearing - Ordinance D-475 - Additional Appropriation - Clerk-Treasurer - Mr. Johnson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-475 and dispense with reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Garretson. Mayor Reiman opened the meeting for pubiic hearing. No one spoke to the appropriation and the public hearing was closed. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-475 this evening. Motion seconded by Miss Doane and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-475 which passed unanimously. Ordinance D-476 - Amending Ordinance Regarding 3-Way Stop - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-476 and dispense with reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. Mayor Reiman explained that this ordinance was to permit a three way stop sign at 3rd Avenue SW and 1st Street SW. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-476 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-476 which passed unanimously. New Business Ordinance D-477, Amending Carmel City Code 32.01- Transient Vendor - Mr. Alan Potasnik appeared before the Council and presented a proposed amendment on transient vendors which Mayor Reiman had asked Mr. Potasnik and Jerry Lowe to work on. City Attorney, Steve Andrews stated he had a few problems with the proposed amendment. Following discussion, the Council asked the City attorney to rewrite the amendment with clearer definitions and times starting at 10:00 A M. and ending from Nov. 1 thru Mar. 31 at 7:00 P.M. and April 1 thru Oct. 3l at 8:00 P.M. The Council asked the Attorney to have the proposed amendment ready by the first Meeting in April. Ordinances LD-478 and D-479 Regarding Street Signs on Main Street Project - Mr. Johnson made a motion to introduce Ordinances D-478 and D-479 and dispense with reading of same. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. Ordinance D-478 amended Carmel City Code, Chapter 41 Section 41.12 and Ordinance D-479 amends City Code Chapter 41 Section 41.07 Schedule A. Mr. Johnson stated the signs had been installed and the traffic flow was working well. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinances D-478 and D-479 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinances D-478 and D-479 which passed unanimously. Grant - Dept. of Commerce Downtown Revitalization Main Street - Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Nancy Blondin appeared before the Council and explained that the Chamber was making application for an Indiana Main Street Program Grant from the Indiana Dept. of Commerce and stated that as part of the application the Chamber needed a resolution from the Council stating they were in agreement with the program. Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce and adopt Resolution 3-3-86-1. Motion seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. Other Business Mayor Reiman stated there would be a meeting of the sidewalk committee comprised of herself, Miss Doane, Mr. Fleming and Mr. Badger. Mr. Garretson volunteered to Chair the Founder's Day function on April 13, 1987 during the sesquicentennial. Mr. Miller and Mrs. McMullen volunteered to work with Mr. Garretson on the committee. Mr. Johnson asked the City Attorney to research to see if there was a violation to rescind the license of Carmel taxi since they were parking in the neighborhoods. Mr. Johnson also asked if we should be looking into an anti-porn ordinance. Mayor Reiman stated County Prosecutor, Steve Nation was talking to video shops to get them to move films and pictures on x- rated tapes out of the view of customers and had been getting good response. Following discussion, Mr. Johnson agreed to look into an ordinance and would get Mr. Badger to help him. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 8:55 P.M. 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