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COMMON COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2006 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
1. INVOCATION
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. January 9,2006 Special Meeting
5. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
6. COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
7. ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
8. CLAIMS
. Payroll
. General Claims
. Retirement
9. 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,INDlANA46032 3171571-2414
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10. OLO BUSINESS
a. Second Readine of Ordinance 0-1789-05; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section 2-56 of the
Carmel City Code (City Employee Deferred Compensation Match); Sponsor: Councilor
Glaser.
b. Second Readine of Ordinance 0-1792-06; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the City to Issue Its Taxable Economic Development
Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 (Parkwood West Project), and Approving Other Actions in
Respect Thereto ($6,000,000); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Sharp and Carter.
c. Second Readine of Ordinance Z-485-05; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Amending the Parking Requirements in the Carmel Zoning Ordinance
(Chapter 27: Additional Parking & Loading Regulations); Sponsor: Councilor
Rattermann.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. NEW BUSINESS
a. First Readine of Ordinance 0-1793-06; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 6, Article 5, Division VIII, Section 6-161 of
the Carmel City Code (Section 6-161, Correction ofa scrivener's error); Sponsor:
Councilor Glaser.
b. First Readine of Ordinance 0-1794-06; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Regarding City of Carmel Stormwater Management; Sponsor:
Councilor Glaser.
c. First Readinl! of Resolution CC-01-23-06-01 (Formerlv CC-OI-09-06-02); A
Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving an
Amendment to the Carmel/Clay Comprehensive Plan Regarding Civic Design Policies;
Sponsor: Councilor Rattermann.
d. First Readinl! of Resolution CC-01-23-06-02; A Resolution ofthe Common Council of
the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the Contract with the Carmel Professional
Firefighters Association (Local #4444); Sponsor: Councilor Mayo.
13. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Second Readinl! of Ordinance 0-1782-05; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana to Vacate a Segment of Right-Of-Way for River Road; Sponsor:
Councilor Glaser. TABLED 12/19/05
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b. First Readin!!. of Ordinance D-1790-06; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Establishing Speed Limits and Stop Intersections, and
Designating Through Highways, Relative to the Monon Greenway; Sponsor: Councilor
Carter. UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
c. First Readin!!. of Ordinance D-1791-06; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the
City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 6-54 of the Carmel City
Code (Posting and Placement of Signs in Public Right-Of-Way Prohibited); Sponsor(s):
Councilor(s) Carter and Mayo. UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
15. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMON COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 23,2006 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor James Brainard, Council President Rick Sharp, Council Members, Kevin Kirby, Brian Mayo, Joe
Griffiths, Fred Glaser, Ron Carter, Mark Rattermann, Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordray and Deputy
Clerk-Treasurer Lois Fine.
Reverend Greg McGarvey, Carmel United Methodist Church, pronounced the Invocation.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS:
There were none.
I APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilor Glaser made a motion to approve the Minutes of the January 9, 2006 Special Meeting.
Councilor Griffiths seconded. Council President Sharp called for the question. The Minutes were
approved 7-0.
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL:
There were none.
COUNCIL, MAYORAL AND CLERK-TREASURER COMMENTSfOBSERV ATIONS:
There were none.
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES:
There were none.
CLAIMS:
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Councilor Mayo made a motion to approve the claims in the amount 0[$2,686,680.87. Councilor
Griffiths seconded. Council President Sharp called for the question. Claims were approved 7-0.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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Councilor Ratterm.ann reported that the Finance, Administration and Rules Committee met this evening
and dIscussed Ordmance D-1789-05 and Ordinance D-1792-06. Councilor Rattermann announced he
would give his report when the items come up on the agenda. The next meeting will be on Monday,
February 20,2006 at 5:00 p.m.
Councilor Glaser reported that the Land Use, Annexation and Economic Development Committee met on
Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. and discussed Ordinance Z-485-05. Amendments were
discussed and the ordinance was sent to the full council with a favorable recommendation. Councilor
Rattermann will discuss this item when it comes up on the agenda. The committee requested the
Department of Community Services to review the parking requirements. Adrienne Keeling, Department
of Community Services, presented a draft of the Design Guidelines to the committee.
Councilor Carter reported that the Parks, Recreation and Arts Committee met on Tuesday, January 10,
2006. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. The committee requested
the Urban Forrester to report on the tree stock in the community at the next meeting.
Councilor Kirby reported that the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety Committee had not met. The
next meeting will be held on Monday, February 6,2006 at 5:00 p.m. Councilor Kirby discussed the
Governor's Major Moves Program, which includes additional MVH Funding that will give the City of
Carmel $234,074.
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OLD BUSINESS
Council President Sharp announced the Second Readinl! of Ordinance D-1789-05; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Division II, Section
2-56 of the Carmel City Code (City Employee Deferred Compensation Match). Councilor Glaser
reported to the Council that this ordinance was sent to the full Council from the Finance Committee with
a favorable recommendation. Councilor Rattermann made a motion to approve Ordinance D-1789-05.
Councilor Mayo seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the
question. Ordinance D-1789-05 was adopted 7-0.
Council President Sharp announced the Second Readinl! of Ordinance D-1792-06; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the City to Issue Its Taxable Economic
Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 (Parkwood West Project), and Approving Other Actions in
Respect Thereto ($6,000,000). Councilor Glaser recused himself due to a conflict on this project.
Councilor Rattermann informed the Council that amendments were discussed and the Finance committee
referred this ordinance to the full Council with a 3-0 favorable recommendation. There was brief Council
discussion. Councilor Carter informed Council that Tom Pittman of Baker & Daniels, Loren Mathes of
Umbaugh and Blair Carmosino, Duke Realty, were in attendance to answer any questions. Councilor
Rattermann referred to Blair Carmosino, Duke Construction, 600 East 96th Street, Suite 100,
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240, to identify the engineer who will be responsible for the road improvements
for this project. Mr. Carmosino stated that Duke is working with the City engineers. Councilor Kirby
made a motion to amend Ordinance D-1792-06 to Ordinance D-1792-06, As Amended, VERSION A.
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Councilor Griffiths seconded. Council President Sharp called for the question. The motion was approved
6-0 (Councilor Glaser was recused). There was no Council discussion. Councilor Kirby made a motion
to approve Ordinance D-1792-06, As Amended, VERSION A. Councilor Griffiths seconded. Council
President Sharp called for the question. Ordinance D-1792-06, As Amended, VERSION A, was
adopted 6-0 (Councilor Glaser was recused).
Council President Sharp announced the Second Readine of Ordinance Z-485-05; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Amending the Parking Requirements in the Carmel Zoning
Ordinance (Chapter 27: Additional Parking & Loading Regulations).
Councilor Glaser returned to the Council chambers.
There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Kirby made a motion to amend Ordinance Z-485-05 to
Ordinance Z-485-05, As Amended, VERSION A 01/17/06. Councilor Griffiths seconded. Council
President Sharp called for the question. The motion was approved 7-0. Councilor Glaser presented the
amended version to Council. There was brief Council discussion. Council President Sharp passed the
gavel to Councilor Glaser to address the Council. There was additional Council discussion. Council
President Sharp referred Ordinance Z-485-05, As Amended, VERSION A 01/17/06, to return to the Plan
Commission. Councilor Kirby made a motion to accept Ordinance Z-485-05, As Amended, VERSION A
01/17106. Councilor Mayo seconded. Council President Sharp called for the question. The motion was
approved 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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There were none.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President Sharp announced the First Readine of Ordinance D-1793-06; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 6, Article 5, Division VIII, Section
6-161 of the Carmel City Code (Section 6-161, Correction ofa scrivener's error). Councilor Rattermann
made a motion to introduce this item into business. Councilor Glaser seconded. Councilor Glaser
presented this item to Council. There was brief Council discussion. Councilor Mayo made a motion to
suspend the rules and not send this item to committee and vote this evening. Councilor Griffiths
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the question. The
motion was approved 7-0. Councilor Rattermann made a motion to approve Ordinance D-1793-06.
Councilor Glaser seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Sharp called for the
question. Ordinance D-1793-06 was adopted 7-0.
Council President Sharp announced the First Readine of Ordinance D-1794-06; An Ordinance of the
Common Council ofthe City of Carmel, Indiana, Regarding City of Carmel Stormwater Management.
Councilor Mayo made a motion to introduce this item into business. Councilor Griffiths seconded.
Councilor Glaser referred to Mike McBride, City Engineer, for a presentation to the Council. Also in
attendance was Gary Duncan, Assistant City Engineer. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Sharp referred Ordinance D-1794-06 to the Utilities, Transportation and Public Safety
committee for further review and consideration.
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Council. President Sharp announced Resolution CC-01-23-06-01 (Formerlv CC-OI-09-06-02); A
ResolutIOn of the Common Council ofthe City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving an Amendment to the
Carmel/Clay Comprehensive Plan Regarding Civic Design Policies. This resolution was withdrawn by
Councilor Rattermann.
Council President Sharp announced Resolution CC-01-23-06-02; A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the Contract with the Carmel Professional Firefighters
Association (Local #4444). Councilor Carter made a motion to introduce this item into business.
Councilor Mayo seconded. Councilor Mayo presented this item to Council. Councilor Mayo made a
motion to suspend the rules and not vote on this resolution and to send it to committee. Councilor
Griffiths seconded. Council President Sharp called for the question. The motion was approved
7-0. Council President Sharp referred Resolution CC-01-23-06-02 to the Utilities, Transportation and
Public Safety committee for further review and consideration.
OTHER BUSINESS
Second Readinl! of Ordinance 0-1782-05; An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana to Vacate a Segment of Right-Of-Way for River Road; Sponsor: Councilor Glaser. TABLED
12/19/05. Councilor Glaser would like for this ordinance to remain tabled.
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First Readinl! of Ordinance 0-1790-06; An Ordinance ofthe Common Council ofthe City of Carmel,
Indiana, Establishing Speed Limits and Stop Intersections, and Designating Through Highways, Relative
to the Monon Greenway; Sponsor: Councilor Carter. UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE.
First Readin!! of Ordinance 0-1791-06; An Ordinance ofthe Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana, Amending Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 6-54 of the Carmel City Code (Posting and Placement of
Signs in Public Right-Of-Way Prohibited); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Carter and Mayo. UTILITIES AND
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council President Sharp reminded the Department of Community Services to'review the parking
requirements as they relate to commercial uses. The Council also recommended that the Department of
Community Services return the Urban Design Initiative to the Plan Commission and incorporate the
initiative into the Comprehensive Plan.
EXECUTION OF OOCUMENTS
Mayor Brainard adjourned the meeting following execution of documents at 6:27 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
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ATTEST:
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01/23/06 CC Spedul Mt'cting Minutes
Respectfully submitted,
Approved,
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