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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
' MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7} 2005 - 7:00 P.M.'
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. January 10, 2005 Regular Meeting
b. January I8, 2005 Executive Session
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
CLAIMS
· Payroll
· General Claims
· Retirement
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Finance, Administration and Rules Committee
b. Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee
c. Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee
d. Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee
ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-7.414
10. OLD BUSINESS
Fourth Reading of Ordinance No. D-1740-04: An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving and Adopting Interlocal Agreement (Appointment
of members to the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation); Sponsor: Councilor
Carter.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. Z-466-05; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning R-3/Residence District Classification to the '
B-l/Business District Classification. (Property located at 105 1 st Avenue NE); Sponsor:
Councilor Rattermann.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. Z-465-04; An Ordinance of the Common CounCil of
the City of Cannel, Indiana, Amending the WestClay Village Planned Unit Development
District Ordinance (Village of WestClayPUD); Sponsor: Councilor Rattermann.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. Z-469-04; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning District Classification and Amending the WestClay
Village Plmmed Un. it Development District Ordinance. [Rezoning 30.1 acres at the
northwest comer of Towne Road and 131 st Street from the S-1/Residence District
Classification to the WestClay Village Planned Unit Development District and To Change
Designations on the Development Plan]; Sponsor: Councilor Rattermann.
1 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS
First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-470-05; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Updating a Variety of Provisions of the Carmel Zoning
Ordinance; Sponsor: Councilor Rattermann.
First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-471-05; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Restated and Amended Ordinance to Establish an Impact Fee for
the Purpose of Planning and Financing Park and Recreational infrastructure Needed t9
Serve New Residential Development; Sponsor: Councilor Sharp.
12. NEW BUSINESS
First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1741-05; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 6, Article 3, Section 6-33 (c)(1) of the
Carmel City Code (Cam~el Fire and Police Department Merit System); Sponsor:
Councilor Carter. ,
First Readin~ of Ordinance No. D-1742-05; An Ordinance of the Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 3, Article 1, Division II, Section 3-9(a)(1)
& (2) and (b) of the Carmel City Code (Change time of Regular and Special Meetings,
Emergency Sessions); Sponsor: Councilor Rattermann.
First Reading of Resolution No. CC-02-07-05-01; A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel. Indiana, Expressing Interest in the Purchase Of Certain Properties
Valued at Over $25,000 and Associated with the City's 2004 Road Bond Projects
($25,000 Purchases of Right-of-Way); Sponsor: Councilor Sharp~
First Reading of Resolution No. CC-02-07-05-02: A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving an Amendment to the Carmel/Clay
Comprehensive Plan Regarding the Zone Improvement Plan; Sponsor: Councilor Sharp.
! 3. OTHER BUSINESS
a. City Council Appointments
1. Carmei Redevelopment Commission (One year term, beginning January 1), one
· appointment
2. Carmel Economic Development Commission (Two year term, beginning February 1),
one appointment
3. Hamilton County Solid Waste District Board (One year term, beginning January 1),
one appointment
b. Notice of cancellation of outstanding warrants for fiscal year 2002 - Clerk-Treasurer
Diana Cordmy
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
15. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor James Brainard, Council President Kevin Kirby, Council Members Rick Sharp, Brian Mayo, Joe
Griffiths, Fred Glaser, Ron Carter, Mark Rattennann, Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray. and Deputy Clerk-
Treasurer Lois Fine.
Mayor Brainard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pastor Al Edgington, retired pastor from Fishers, pronounced the Invocation.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS:
There were none.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 10, 2005 Regular Meeting - The Minutes from the January 10, 2005 were pulled from the agenda
and will be placed on the February 21, 2005 agenda, for approval.
Councilor Glaser made a motion to approve the Minutes of the January 18, 2005 Executive Session.
Councilor Sharp seconded. Council President Kirby called for the question. The Minutes were approved
7-0.
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
Adrienne Keeling, Department of Community Services, addressed Council regarding the Carmel Urban
Design Initiative Education Series for Council, Carmel Redevelopment Commission, Plan Commission
and the Board of Zoning Appeals that will be held on February 12, 2005 at the Village of WestClay.
Adrienne also discussed the City Comforts book. Adrienne introduced, Adam Thies, Eden Land &
Design, who was hired as a consultant to lead the new Urban Design Initiative.
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COUNCIL~ MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS:
Councilor Carter discussed the City Comforts book.
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES:
q~here were none.
CLAIMS:
Councilor Mayo made a motion to approve the claims in the amount of $395,598.92. Councilor Griffiths
seconded. Council President Kirby called for the question. Claims were approved 7-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilor Glaser reported that the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee had not met. The next
meeting is February 21, 2005 at 5:00 p.m., but will be cancelled if nothing is sent to the Committee from
tonight's meeting.
Councilor Sharp reported that the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee met on
January 13, 2005 and discussed Z-466-05 (4-0 favorable recommendation to Council) and will be
discussed this evening. They also discussed Z-465-04 and Z-469-04 which was presented by the
Brenwick Corporation (negative recommendation to Council). The committee also held a Special
Meeting Thursday, February 3, 2005 to consider changes made by Brenwick to Z-465-04 and Z-469-04
(3-1 favorable recommendation to Council). The committee will be discussing D-1686-04, As Amended,
at their next meeting on Thursday, February 10, 2005.
Councilor Carter reported that the Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee had not met. The next meeting
is February 8, 2005 at 3:00 p.m., but will be cancelled if nothing is sent to the Committee from tonight's
agenda.
Councilor Mayo reported that the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee had n~t met. The
next meeting will be Monday, February 14, 2005, but will be cancelled if nothing is sent to the Committee
from tonight's meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Council President Kirby announced the Fourth Reading of Ordinance No. D-1740-04; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving and Adopting Interlocal Agreement
(Appointment of members to the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation). Councilor Sharp made a
motion to amend Ordinance No. D-1740-04 as referenced in Version B. Councilor Rattermann
seconded. Councilor Sharp presented the ordinance to Council and discussed the amendments to the
document. Council President Kirby passed the gavel to Councilor Griffiths to discuss this Ordinance.
Councilor Griffiths passed the gavel to Councilor Sharp to discuss this Ordinance. Councilor Sharp
called for the question. The motion to amend Ordinance No. D-1740, Version B passed 7-0. There was
no Council discussion. Councilor Sharp called for the question. Ordinance No. D-1740, As Amended,
was adopted 7-0~
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Council President Kirby announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. Z-466-05; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning R-3/Residence District Classification to
the B-l/Business District Classification. (Property located at 105 1st Avenue NE). The petitioners; Carl &
Jenny Haman, 105 1st Avenue N.E., distributed a notarized document to Council explaining the
commitment to have all employees, with the exception of two, use the public parking lot at the Lion's
Club. This was a request from the Council. There was no Council discussion. Council President Kirby
called for the question. Ordinance No. Z-466-05 was adopted 7-0.
Council President Kirby announced the Second Reading of Ordinance No. Z-465-04; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the WestClay Village Planned Unit
Development District Ordinance (Village of WestClay PUD). Council President Kirby reopened the
Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m. Seeing no one who wished to speak, Council President Kirby closed the
Public Hearing at 7:24:30 p.m. Council President Kirby requested that Councilor Sharp review the
changes that were made to the Ordinance by the petitioner. Council President Kirby reopened the
Public Hearing at 7:27 p.m.
One individual spoke in opposition to the Ordinance:
Benjamin Wills, 2456 Laurel Lakes Blvd., Carmel, IN 46032
One individual spoke in favor of the Ordinance:
Marilyn Anderson, 3884 Shelborne Ct., Carmel, IN 46032 (prepared statement - attachment 1).
Seeing no one else who wished to speak, Council President Kirby closed the Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m.
Councilor Sharp made a motion to amend Ordinance No. Z-465-04 and to incorporate the language
contained in Version 12705. Councilor Glaser seconded. Councilor Carter made a motion to amend the
amended Version 12705 to change the density noted on page 18, section 7.1, line 9, from 2.0 to 2.1.
Councilor Mayo seconded. There was extensive Council discussion. Council President Kirby called for
the question. The motion to amend Version 12705 passed 4-3 (Councilors Rattermann, Carter, Kirby and
Mayo voted aye. Councilors Glaser, Griffiths and Sharp voted nay). Council President Kirby called for
the question on Councilor Sharp's motion to amend Version 12705. The motion to amend Version 12705
passed 4-3 (Councilors Rattermann, Carter, Kirby and Mayo voted aye. Councilors Glaser, Griffiths and
Sharp voted nay). Council President Kirby called for the question. Ordinance No. Z-465-04, As
Amended was adopted 4-3 (Councilors Rattermann, Carter, Kirby and Mayo voted aye. Councilors
Glaser, Griffiths and Sharp voted nay).
Second Reading of Ordinance No. Z-469-04; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning District Classification and Amending the WestClay Village Planned Unit
Development District Ordinance. [Rezoning 30.1 acres at the northwest comer of Towne Road and 131st
Street from the S-l/Residence District Classification to the WestClay Village Planned Unit Development
District and To Change Designations on the Development Plan]. Councilor Rattermann made a motion to
withdraw this Ordinance as requested by the petitioner. Councilor Carter seconded.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President Kirby announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-470-05; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Updating a Variety of Provisions of the Carmel Zoning
Ordinance. Councilor Rattermann moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor Mayo seconded.
Councilor Ra(termann referred to Jon Dobosiewicz, Planning Administrator, Department of Community
Services, for an overview to Council. Council President Kirby opened the Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m.
Seeing no one who wished to speak, Council President Kirby closed the Public Hearing at 7:55:30 p.m.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Kirby referred Ordinance No. Z-470-05 to the Land
Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee for further review and consideration.
Council President Kirby announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. Z-471-05; An Ordinance of the
Common Council o f the City of Carmel, Indiana, Restated and Amended Ordinance to Establish an
Impact Fee for the Purpose of Planning and Financing Park and Recreational Infrastructure Needed to
Serve New Residential Development. Councilor Sharp moved to introduce this item into business.
Councilor Mayo seconded. Councilor Sharp referred to Mark Westermeier, representing the Carmel Clay
Parks Board~ for an overview of the ordinance. Council President Kirby opened the Public Hearing at
8:00 p.m. Roger Stevens, representing the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis spoke in support
of this Ordinance. Seeing no one else who wished to speak, Council President Kirby closed the Public
Hearing at 8:02 p.m. There Was no Council discussion. Council President Kirby sent Ordinance No.
Z-471-05 to the Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee for further review and consideration.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President Kirby announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1741~05; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 6, Article 3, Section 6-33(c)(1)
of the Carmel City Code (Carmel Fire and Police Department Merit System). Councilor Mayo moved to
introduce this item into business. Councilor Glaser seconded. Councilor Carter presented this item to
Council and made a motion to suspend the rules and vote this evening. Councilor Sharp seconded.
Council President Kirby called for the question. The motion to suspend the rules and vote this evening
passed 7-0. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Kirby called for the question.
Ordinance No. D-1741-05 was adopt, ed 7-0.
Council President Kirby announced the First Reading of Ordinance No. D-1742-05; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 3, Article 1, Division II, Section
3-9 (a) (1) & (2) and (b) of the Carmel City Code (Change time of Regular and Special Meetings,
Emergency Sessions). Councilor Rattermann moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor
Glaser seconded. Councilor Rattermann presented this item to Council. Councilor Carter made a motion
to amend line 32, 3-9 (b), insert the word Reg~dar at the beginning of the sentence. Councilor Rattermann
seconded. Council President Kirby called for the question. The motion to amend passed 7-0. Clerk-
Treasurer Diana Cordray recommended to Council to remove an entire paragraph in section 3-9 (a) (2).
Councilor Rattermann made a motion to strike lines 27 through 30 and to end the sentence after Common
Council on line 34. Councilor Mayo seconded. There was brief Council discussion. Council President
Kirby called for the question. The motion to strike lines 27 through 30 and to end the sentence after
Common Council on line 34 passed 7-0. Councilor Griffiths made a motion to suspend the rules and vote
this evening. Councilor Sharp seconded. Council President Kirby called for the question. The motion to
suspend the rules and vote this evening passed 7-0. Council President Kirby called for the question.
Ordinance No. D-1742-05, As Amended was adopted 7-0.
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Council President Kirby announced the First Reading of Resolution No. CC-02-07-05-01; A Resolution
of the Common Council of the City of Carmel. Indiana, Expressing Interest in the Pumhase of Certain
Properties Valued at Over $25,000 and Associated with the City's 2004 Road Bond Projects ($25,000
Purchases of Right-of-Way). Councilor Carter moved to introduce this item into business. Councilor
Griffiths seconded. Councilor Sharp presented this item to Council. There was brief Council discussion.
Councilor Mayo made a motion to approve Resolution No. CC-02-07-05-01. Councilor Sharp seconded.
Council President Kirby called for~the question. Resolution No. CC-02-07-05-01 was adopted 7-0.
Council President Kirby announced the First Reading of Resolution No. CC-02-07-05-02; A Resolution
of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving an Amendment to the Carmel/Clay
Comprehensive Plan Regarding the Zone Improvement Plan. Councilor Sharp moved ,to introduce this
item into business. Councilor Griffiths seconded. Councilor Sharp referred to Mark Westermeier,
Director, Parks Department, for an overview of the resolution. There was no Council discussion.
Councilor Mayo made a motion to approve Resolution No. CC-02-07-05-02. Councilor Sharp seconded.
Council President Kirby called for the question. Resolution No. CC-02-07-05-02 was adopted 7-0
OTHER BUSINESS
a. City Council Appointments
Cannel Redevelopment Commission (One year term, beginning January 1), one
appointment. Councilor Sharp moved that William Hammer be reappointed.
Councilor Carter seconded. Appointment approved 7-0.
Carmel Economic Development Commission (Two year term, beginning February 1),
one appointment. Councilor Sharp requested this item to be returned to the agenda for
the February 21, 2005 meeting.
Hamilton County Solid Waste District Board (One year term, beginning January 1),
one appointment. Councilor Mayo moved that Councilor Fred Glaser be reappointed.
Councilor Sharp seconded. Appointment approved 7-0.
Notice of cancellation of outstanding warrants for fiscal year 2002 - Clerk-Treasurer
Diana Cordray. Council President Kirby informed Council the Clerk-Treasurer just needs
to notify Council of this information.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Brainard discussed the Right-Of-Way acquisition for the Illinois Project. Mayor Brainard also
wanted to inform Council that the Carmel Clay schools spring break will fall on the first meeting in April
(April 4). Council may want to cancel that meeting. Council President Kirby will watch the work load
and make a decision when it gets closer to April.
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
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ADJOURNMENT
~ Mayor Brainard adjourned the meeting following p.m.
execution
of documents
at
8:38
Respectfully submitted,
ATTEST:
Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray, I~
Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Co IvlC
Approved,
/yor James Brainard
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To City Council
February 7, 2005
I'm speaking xvith mixed emotions. I, like others on both sides of this proposal, have given over
hours and hours of my life in the past six months. I can emphatically say that the proposal before
you tonight is a vast improvement over the initial proposal last fall. Are there still problems with
it? Oh, yes. Would I prefer the 1999 PUD for this area? Definitely. Would I prefer the 2002
PUD? Yes.
I want it included in the public minutes that my acceptance of the proposal as it now stands is
conditional. It is conditional upon what has all along been two "make-it-or-break-it issues": the
nature of the commercial development and the 2.0 density cap.
I still have reservations about the change in commercial areas and uses. I maintain that the fast
food restaurant will have to draw from a wide area in order to be economically viable and it is in
itself not true neighborhood serving commercial. I believe there will be pressure in the future to
let the section west of Town Road change into a regional commercial area, not a neighborhood
serving commercial area. Let me put everyone on notice now- that the limit pf acceptable has
already been stretched for many area residents and for myself. Acceptance of this proposal
should not be construed as a foot-in-the-door.
Likewise, I am very pleased that the density cap of 2.0 is being maintained, but I am also very
concerned that the two parcels west of the current proposal be held to the 1.3 density for forever.
The density on this parcel abutting the west side of Town Road has now increased twice and is
much, nmch more intense than before. I am also very aware that there are a number of
"exceptions" that aren't being counted that will still create traffic. Do not, I repeat: do not in the
future, for whatever reason, bring back a proposal asking for any increase in the density cap.
That said, I want to thank the Council members for listening and responding to the concerns of
area residents and I'd like to thank Brenwick for finally making some much needed changes.
3884 Shelborne Ct.
Carmel, IN 46032
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