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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-08-03-87MINUTES OF THE CARMEL CITY COUNCIL August 3. 1987 The regular meeting of the Carmel City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on August 3, 1987 by Mayor Reiman. Council members Miller, McMullen, Doane, Johnson, Garretson, Fleming and Badger were present as were City Attorney Andrews and Clerk-Treasurer Hancock. Invocation was given by Miss Doane followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Reiman presented a proclamation to Chuck Bryan of the Kiwanis which proclaims August 7, 1987 as Pan American Games Torch Run Day and announced that there would be a ceremony at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 7th as the Pan Am torch passes through Carmel. Mr. Garretson made a moticn to approve the minutes of July 20, 1987. Motion seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. Old Business Ordinance D-519, An Ordinance Establishing Limited Parking on Beechmont , Alwyne, Lexington and Blairsden Avenues - Ordinance D- 519 was eligible for second reading and action. Mr. Johnson asked that the record reflect that the term "regular session" does not include summer school. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-519 which Fassed unanimously. New Business Resolution 8-3-87-1, Transfer of Funds, Cumulative Capital Improvement to General Fund - Mr. Garretson made a motion to approve Resolution 8-3-87-1 transferring funds from the cumulative capital improvement fund to the general fund per request from the July 20, 1987 meeting to allocate funds to be appropirated for an engineering proposal at Carmel Drive and Keystone Way. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMullen and passed unanimously. Request for 3 Way Stop Sign at Lakeshore Drive East and Twin Springs Drive The Council was in receipt of a request for a 3-Way stop sign at the inter section of Lake shore Drive East and Twin Springs Drive. Vicki Gray, 11501 Lakeshore Drive East spoke to the Council in favor of the proposed stop sign stating the traffic along Lakeshore Drive East was steadily increasing and the recreation area in that location contributed to the danger of children crossing the street and traffic moving too fast and visibility poor due to the curves. Marcia Anderson 11415 Lakeshore Drive East also spoke in favor of the proposed stop stating several instances of "near misses". Mr. Bob Gray,11505 also spoke in favor of the proposed stop signs. Mr. Garretson requsted that the engineer and police department prepare reports on the intersection. Mayor Reiman stated that the police were very busy with the Pan Am games and asked if a report from Major Klingensmith of the Street Department would be acceptable. It was agreed that a report from Major Klingensmith in lieu of the police department would be acceptable. Mrs. McMullen stated that the Woodland Springs Homeowners Association had no parking along the west side of Lakeshore Drive East and suggested that an ordinance should be prepared to make the no parking a city ordinance. City Attorney Andrews was asked to prepare an ordinance setting forth the 3-way stop at the intersection cf Lakeshore Drive East and Twin Springs Drive and no parking on the west sille of Lakeshore Drive East between 116th Street and Twin Springs Drive. Request for Automatic Traffic Signal at Lakeshore Drive East and 116th Street The Council was in receipt of a request for a automatic traffic signal at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive East and 116th Street. Mrs. Diane Render, 11121 LakeshoreDrive East spoke in favor of the automatic traffic signal and distributed written prese1ltation (attached). Mr. John Render also spoke to the proposed light. Mr. Alan Potasnik, 11721 Rolling Springs Drive stated there was a bigger impact than just the intersection of 116th and Lakeshore Drive East stating it wou.d be advantageous to determine if the signal would facilitate the traffic flow, give a break in the traffic along 116th and thus help facilitate traffic entering 116th Street from other north-south streets and help the exit from Woodbrook Elementary School. Following discussion, Mayor Reiman stated she would ask for input from someone who could address these concerns and get back to the Council with approximate costs. Other Business Transfer of Funds within Revenue Sharing Fund - Clerk-Treasurer Hancock stated that the monies appropriated for the special census were not enough to cover the expenses but that there would be monies appropriated for municipal elections that could not be used since there were no contests and it would not be necessary to have a November election. Mrs. McMullen made a motion to transfer monies appropriated for municipal election but not used to help defray t11e costs of the special census. Motion seconded by Miss Doane and passed unanimously. There being no further buiiness to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned.at 8:25 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST