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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-23-17 Council MinutesRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held CALL TO ORDER Dubliner Council Meeting Form 6101 October 23, 2017 Mayor Peterson called the Monday, October 23, 2017 Regular Meeting of Dublin City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Dublin City Hall. ROLL CALL Present were Mayor Peterson, Vice Mayor Reiner, Ms. Alutto, Ms. Amorose Groomes, Mr. Keenan and Mr. Lecklider. Ms. Salay joined the executive session in progress. Staff members present were Mr. McDaniel, Ms. Readier, Ms. Mumma, Ms. O'Callaghan, Ms. GoSs, Mr. Earman, Chief von Eckartsberg, Ms. Richison, Mr. Gaines, Ms. Gilger, Ms. Noble, fir. Hammersmith, Mr. Stiffler, Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Plouck. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Peterson roved to adjourn to executive session to consider the purchase of property for public purposes and for personnel matters related to the employment of a public official. Ms. Alutto seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Mr. Lecklider, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes; Mayor Peterson, yes; Vice Mayor Reiner, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes. The meeting was reconvened at 7:07 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ms. Salay led the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIOU • National Community Planning Month — October 2017 Mayor Peterson presented a proclamation to Tammy Noble, Sr. Planner, who accepted it on behalf of the Planning division staff. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Peterson stated that he is pleased to have the opportunity tonight to welcome Dublin Board of Education President Lynn May and Board Member Stu Harris. The School Board and the City Council generally meet on the same evenings, precluding attendance at each other's meetings. Council is proud of the Dublin School system and commends the School Board for their accomplishments on behalf of the community. Dublin Schools have received numerous awards for top-ranking school assessments. City Council appreciates the partnership it enjoys with Dublin Schools. He invited Ms. May and Mr. Harris to share comments. Stu Harris, Member of Dublin Board of Education, thanked Mayor Peterson for his comments. Dublin Schools has been on a new trajectory with current Superintendent Dr. Hoadley, whose emphasis is collaboration, appreciation and trust. As Mr. McDaniel stated in his March 2017 State of the City address, "We are stronger together." Under the leadership of both organizations, the community is achieving great things. The Board would like to express thanks to Council for the following, in particular: • The Bridge Street project and the associated $1.5 million annual City funding to the Schools. That funding has been utilized to procure Chromebooks for sixth graders and ninth graders. The goal is to provide every middle school and high school student: with a Chromebook to help them learn. • "rhe Wi-Fi infrastructure. Eventually, all the school buildings will be connected to Dublink. • "rhe partnership with community programs held within various school buildings, at the Dublin Recreation Center and with the DYA — all collaborative programs for the youth of our community. • [Dublin School Resource officers. The Police officer is a trusted figure within the school building, to whom students feel free to go for assistance. The school RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held_ Dublin City Council Meeting October 23, 2017 Page 2 of 17 Form 6101 years are a challenging time for students, and the School Resource Officers can provide invaluable guidance to them. • The City's great infrastructure, which, in conjunction with Council Member Salay's work with the Schools Transportation Department, enables the school leases to run on time. Lynn May, Preside ntL Dublin Board of Education, thanked City Council for the City and School Board partnership and expressed appreciation for the representation to the Business Advisory Council. This talented group of business leaders is very instrumental in advising the Schools of current and future job trends, enabling the Schools to educate students for jobs that do not yet exist. Dublin students must be prepared to work in these future careers. Twenty-first century learners must have "tough to teach intangibles," such as emotional intelligence, curiosity, creativity, adaptability and resilience. Critical thinkers will continue to be highly valued in the work force. They must be ready to face a future with more people but fewer jobs. We must all work together — the City, schools and community, to "raise" our youth. She noted that they appreciate the City's assistance with the planned opening of the Emerald school campus next fall. They would enjoy reporting briefly to Council, perhaps on a quarterly basis. Mayor Peterson noted that the Board of Education members and City Council members are all residents of the City. He appreciates that Ms. May has provided 12 years of meaningful guidance on the Board. The anticipated Emerald school campus will materialize a cutting-edge concept, providing students with opportunities they would not have in other school districts in the area. He thanked the Board members for the many hours they invest in their work; it is not unnoticed or unappreciated. Mr. Keenan stated that the Dublin School system is a critical part of the fabric of the community, and the Board has done an incredible job. He believes the Board made a wise selection of Dr. Hoadley as superintendent. Mayor Peterson noted that Council really appreciates their support, as well, for "Take Back Tuesday." The second "Take Back Tuesday" event will be tomorrow evening, October 24, at Dublin Scioto Park. Mayor Peterson noted a change in the order of the agenda. Due to a scheduling issue, the "Other" item at the end of the agenda will be moved forward for consideration at this time. OTHER • Right -of -Way Lncroachment Agreement — Dublin Village Center o Request for Fee Waiver Mr. McDaniel stated this is a request for the approval of a right-of-way encroachment along Sawmill Road at Dublin Village Center. The existing encroachment is within the right-of-way; however, there has not been a clear delineation regarding the maintenance of that area. He noted that the updated Exhibit A provided tonight clarifies the area. The discussion is focused on the clock tower area at the intersection of Village Parkway and Sawmill Road. The applicant has maintained this section of the right-of-way since its inception. Ongoing improvements to Bridge Park Avenue will result in the entire stretch of roadway between Riverside Drive and Sawmill Road being re -named Bridge Park Avenue, including this portion of the right-of-way. The applicants have worked cooperatively with the City on the re -naming so that the wayfinding project can be completed as well. Right-of-way encroachments must be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and City Council. The applicant also requests a fee waiver of $1,270 for the right-of-way encroachment application. Since the applicant has been maintaining this area for some time, the staff recommends approval of their fee waiver request. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin Qty Council Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held_ October 23, 2017 Page 3 of 17 Form 6101 The City Engineer has reviewed the plans, determined that the encroachment meets the requirements, and approved the request for encroachment. A hold harmless agreement has been negotiated, and staff recommends Council approval of the encroachment agreement and waiver of the associated fee. There were no questions from Council. Mayor Peterson moved to approve the right-of-way encroachment agreement. Vice Mayor Reiner seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Mr. Keenan, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Vice Mayor Reiner, yes; Mr. Lecklider, YES; Ms. Alutto, yes; Mayor Peterson, yes; Ms. Salay, yes. Mayor Peterson moved to approve the waiver of the fee for the encroachment. Ms. Alutto seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Mr. Keenan, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes; Ms. Salay, yes; Mayor Peterson, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes; Vice Mayor Reiner, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes. CONSENT AGENDA Ms. Amorose Groomes requested that the Preliminary Plat for Bridge Park, Block D be removed from the consent agenda for discussion purposes. Mayor Peterson noted that the item would therefore be heard under the "Other" portion of the agenda. Mayor Peterson moved to approve the remaining three items on the consent agenda. Mr. Lecklider seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Ms. Salay, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes; Vice Mayor Reiner, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes; Mayor Peterson, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes. • Approval of Minutes of Council meeting of October 9, 2017 Notice to Legislative Authority of New D5J Liquor Permit for AV Nail Spa Bridge Park Inc. dba Anthony Vince Nail Spa, 4545 Bridge Park Avenue, Dublin, OH 43017 Resod ,tion 74-17 Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the 2017 Pedestrian Tunnel Maintenance Project. SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING — ORDINANCES Ordinance 68-17 AuthorWng the Provision of Certain Incentives to Pepper Construction Company of Ohio, LLC to Induce it to Lease a Facility to Retain and Expand an Office and its Associated Operations and Workforce, All Within the City, and Authorizing the Execution of an Economic Development Agreement, Ms. Gilger stated that there have been no changes since the first reading of this ordinance. Pepper Construction has outgrown its current facility, and they anticipate adding 10 employees. The proposal of a six-year performance incentive at 10% is capped at $67,000, conditioned upon a ten-year lease for the company. Paul Francis, president of Pepper Construction of Ohio, is present to respond to any questions. Paul Francis, President, Pepper Construction of Ohio, stated that Pepper Construction is a third -generation, family -Owned company that has been in business for over 90 years. They have offices in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio with annual revenue exceeding $1 billion, making them one of the top 50 builders in the U.S. and the 12th largest in central Ohio. They made a full-time commitment to central Ohio by opening a permanent office in Dublin in 2006. Their location was at Metro V for the first two years and thereafter at 495 Metro South. He has been a Dublin resident for those 11 years, as well. Their business has grown to over 70 full-time employees, and they took forward to expanding their operations in Dublin in 2018. Dublin's infrastructure has provided them the capacity and flexibility to expand their business. There is a high-quality workforce in Dublin, so they have been able to attract talented workers. The forward -thinking innovation provided by City Council will enable them to continue to grow their business. Their RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held_ Dublin City Council October 23, 2017 Page 4 of 17 Meeting Form 6101 operating margins are tight, so the agreement Council is considering would help them to establish a long-term future in Dublin. Mr. Keenan noted that Pepper Construction has a great reputation within the community. Vote on the Ordinance: Mr. Keenan, yes; Ms. Salay, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes; Mayor Peterson, yes; Vice Mayor Reiner, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes. INTRODUCTION/ FIRST READING — ORDINANCES Ordinance 69-17 Adopting the Updated West Innovation District Special Area Plan as part of the CoHy of Dublin Community Plano (Case 17-091ADM) Mr. Keenan introduced the ordinance. Ms. Noble stated that this is a request for approval of an update to the West Innovation District Special Area elan for this area in the western portion of the City of Dublin. • The business district is identified as the West Innovation District, and has been in place since 2008. The West Innovation District is one of seven business districts within the City. • This business district is strategically located along US33, which makes it a regional partner to communities to the north — Union County and Marysville, as well as areas to the south — the City of Columbus. Because of its proximity to US33, this area has been allocated for research and development, which will be the primary uses identified for this district and the purpose of this update. • The boundaries of this area are Post Road to the north, US33 to the east, Shier Rings Road to the south and Houchard Road to the west. • This area is primarily vacant, with some development to the north — the Ohio University Campus; some office uses in the eastern corner of the district; and manufacturing uses to the west. • The last update of the Special Area Plan was in 2008. What has prompted this update are the trends beginning to be seen in the workforce the City wants to attract. The City had focused Future Land Use recommendations on specific land uses without taking into consideration the preferences of the work forces that would be choosing these locations. In working with the City's consultant, they learned that employers and employees are choosing locations within communities that are not dissected into work force versus social life. There is a desire to have those interest areas more blended with the opportunity for interaction throughout the day. Their work with the consultant, O'Brien Atkins, determined that those amenities should be incorporated into the area. • The only other change to the District was the introduction of Ohio University, which brought a new vitality to the area, and Amazon, which continues investments to the area. • The plan update was initiated in the spring of 2015 and was a three -phased process. The highlight of that process was a two-day tour of the Research Triangle Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the North Carolina State University Centennial Campus. • The second phase of the plan spanned from September to October 2016, and included a public open house hosted by the City of Dublin and Ohio University. Input was received from residents, the business community, community officials and other stakeholders. • The third phase of the plan involved developing and reviewing a draft plan. • In summary, the West Innovation District is focused on research and development uses; creates a three -tiered process that allows for research and development in increasing density nearer -to US33; created architectural standards, which was new to a straight zoning district; and provides an expedited review process. Proposed changes to the District: • There will be nine (9) consolidated nodes of districts for the area. Research and development will be created, but with the amenities that would attract the designated workforce to the area. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held Dublin City Council Meeting Form 6101 October 23, 2017 Page 5 of 17 • The Academic:/Innovation district is the district that incorporates the Ohio University District. The intent is that the OU campus environment work cohesively with research and development uses. Darree Fields is to the west, and commercial uses are east of the area. • This Special Area Plan provides more detailed standards, including design standards, architectural requirements, and transportation and connectivity requirements. On September 21, 2017, the final draft plan was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission who recommended approval to City Council for the update to the West Innovation District Special Area Plan. Mayor Peterson invited questions from Council. Ms. Amorose Groomes stated: 1. On page 24 of the document is information regarding capacity and investment for the build -out of the project. An assumption is made that there is a capacity for $712 million worth of improvements in the district. In the asterisk notation, it states, "includes $26 million for parking decks." Why are parking decks identified independently from all other improvements that would occur? Vis. Noble stated that the information was part of an analysis provided by the consultant. She assumes it provides a possible variation, if and when parking decks would be included. Ms. Amorose Groomes inquired if the $26 million for parking decks would be a City investment. Ms. Noble responded that it would not be. Ms. Amorose Groomes inquired if it is a reference to what "could" be part of the development that would occur. Ms. Noble responded affirmatively. 2. She believes there is a need to publicize in some fashion the recreation aspect. There has been much dialogue in the community, particularly on social media, about 500-600 homes that might be built in that area and the loss of desperately needed and heavily used athletic facilities in the community. The designation on this plan is for that to be recreation, correct? Ms. Noble responded that is true. There are no changes to the recreational center for Sports Ohio. 3. Regarding the ART review process -- Council has been struggling with utilizing this review process for the last three years. The most recent evidence of a need to update the review process is with the Al facility in Bridge Park. She would like Council to begin to work soon on addressing the shortcomings of the review process to ensure that as the entire district is developed, there is a review process in which there is a greater level of confidence. Ms. Noble responded that this process has been in place since 2008, approximately nine years. There has not: yet been any heavy development in the West innovation area; the most prominent project is the Ohio University. Although the review process defaults to an administrative process, it allows for provisions to be mandated to the Planning and Zoning Commission; this particular project was mandated to PZC. Code updates will follow the Plan update, and those discussions can occur at that point. Nis. Amorose Groomes stated that in Council's joint work session with PZC, there were many comments about where the responsibility would lie in determining the course of a project. She does not see any of those revisions in proposed Code changes. Without having -the administrative review process addressed, Dublin will not attract the desired companies due to the inability of its review process to be more streamlined as desired. Mr. Keenan stated that there is an intent is to promote locally owned small retail businesses in place of big box retail. Is the concept in this Plan that of coffee shops, lunch places and perhaps some other retail? Ms. Noble responded affirmatively. Envisioned are small gathering spaces, where employees can step out of their work environments and engage in social interactions. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held DublinCity Council October 23, 2017 Page 6 of 1 Meeting Form 6101 Mr. Keenan inquired if this would be different from the Muirfield retail area, which essentially, has turned into office uses. Is there sufficient critical mass in place for this use to survive? Ms. Noble responded that in total, this area is comprised of 1, 100 acres. The plan concept is to create nodes, so that the 1,100 acres are dissected into manageable areas in which those spaces can be created. The goal is to be able to create smaller spaces for mixed uses and diversity of activity. She believes that is the direction of the Plan. Vice Mayor Reiner commented that the Muirfield retail area was premature, because the population was not built up sufficiently to support those uses. In addition, the screening of the area negatively impacted it in terms of visibility. However, this intent is the reason there is discussion about incorporating nodes into the 1'rantz Road area to encourage pedestrian interest and use. He appreciates the preservation of the south side of US33 to, in time, capture research development and office parks that are essential to ensuring a strong tax base. He is pleased to see that component has not changed. Mayor Peterson stated that at the joint work session, there was discussion about the review process issue, and it was stated that adjustments to the process were needed. Will those adjustments be incorporated into this Plan? Is this a good time to address that issue? Ms. Noble responded that following the Special Area Plan update, a zoning code update would occur. The zoning code will deliver development standards and process steps and therefore, that will be the appropriate time to address the process. I=iowever, this Plan does refer to an expedited review process that defaults to Code for process. Mayor Peterson stated that there is Council concurrence on the need for a revised review process. Ms. Noble concurred; it merits discussion. Mayor Peterson asled when that process discussion is anticipated. Ms. Noble responded that would begin early next year. Vis. Amorose Groomes inquired if it would be an entire Code review, or a review limited to the process. Will the proposed updates be provided separately to Council, or in their entirety? There has been discussion about a need for an entire Code review, which would be a significant undertaking. Could it be achieved in portions? Ms. Noble responded that it would be both. This will be brought forward as part of this particular process update, but what will also be discussed is a review process that is consistent. Although there is a desire for all the Special Area Plans to have a consistent review process, Council will be reviewing it specifically for the West Innovation District. Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that there is probably not anything more important for Council to do than to address the review process soon. The current process has resulted in many difficulties. Many applicants have been caught between the old review process and a new review process that is changing. It is important to address the review process to assure the development community that the City is serious about streamlining its process to make it as predictable as possible. Ms. Alutto inquired if this discussion would occur in a Council meeting or a workshop. The lase workshop was very productive, and she would like there to be sufficient opportunity to focus on the topic. She is not certain the limited discussion opportunity at a Council meeting facilitates this. Ms. Noble responded that those types of discussions occur at the pleasure of Council, so it is Council's preference. Mayor Peterson summarized that the consensus of Council is to have the discussion within the near term. There will be a second reading/public hearing at the November 6 Council meeting. Ordinance 70-17 Authorizing the Provision of Certain Incentives to the W.W. Williams Company, LLC to Induce it to Lease a Facility to Relocate and Expand an Office RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON. OHIO Held_ Dublin City Council October 23, 201.7 Page 7 of 1.7 Meeting Form 6101 and its Associated Operations and Workforce, all within the City, and Authorizing the Execution of an Economic Development Agreement, Mr. Lecklider introduced the ordinance. Mr. Kridler stated this is an incentive proposal between the City and W.W. Williams Company for the relocation and expansion of their corporate headquarters from Grandview Heights to Dublin. The company's current location in Grandview is being redeveloped, and the company was unable to identify additional office locations within their current jurisdiction. W.W. Williams has found an appropriate property in Dublin, and they intend to grow their business in our community. W.W. Williams was founded in 1912 as a small family-owned business, and has evolved into one of the nation's most diversified solution providers. They provide customers with mechanical service and repair, power generation, warehousing and logistics. The project would result in the relocation of 63 employees from Grandview Heights to Dublin, with the addition of 13 new employees by the end of 2023. The company would be required to sign at minimum a five-year lease within the City of Dublin for the agreement to take effect. The Economic Development Agreement proposed by the City of Dublin to W.W. Williams is a three-year, 12% Performance Incentive on withholdings collected for all employees (2019-2021) that is capped at $43,300 for the term of the agreement. The City is also proposing a $10,000 relocation grant to help offset moving and fit -up costs. In consideration, W.W. Williams agrees to add 76 total jobs to Dublin by the end of 2023. The City expects to net approximately $557,960 over the five-year term. Council had no questions. There will be a second reading/public hearing at the November 6 Council meeting. Ordinance 71-17 Amending Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinances to Revise the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges for City of DuNin Services, Mr. Lecklider introduced the ordinance. Mr. Stiffler stated that this ordinance proposes the annual update to the City's fee schedule. This year's update is based on an inflationary rate of 1.2%, which was applied to the C:ity's costs to provide these services. Utilizing that rate, there were few changes to the fees. Most of the changes that did occur were $10 or less annually. There are two notable exceptions to this: • Cemetery Lot Fee. This fee is being increased from $160 to $240 due to the passage of Ordinance 41-16 last year regarding the updated land valuation. • 'Tree Replacement Caliper Inch Fee. The increase was prompted by a recent Community Development Committee discussion. Staff recommends an increase in the tree replacement fee from $100 to $150 per caliper inch. Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that there are a series of field maintenance fees for lacrosse, baseball, cricket, etc. Why is the fee designation made according to use rather than the athletic facility? Mr. Earman responded that it is due to the fact that City fields are designed to accommodate specific uses for different cycles of the year. The maintenance fees for the field changes according to the use. Ms. Amorose Groomes inquired if a large cricket tournament were to use a soccer field, would they pay a cricket field rate or a soccer field rate. Mr. Earman responded that they would pay the soccer field rate, primarily due to the demand for those fields. The tournament could either displace a soccer event or add use and damage to the fields. There will be a second reading/public hearing at the November 6 Council meeting. Ordinance 72-17 Amending Chapter 51 Establishing User Fees and Capacity Charges for the Sanitary Sewer System. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held_ October 23, 2017 Page B of 17 Meeting Form 6101 Mr. Lec:klider introduced the ordinance. Ms. Mumma stated that every two -three years, legislation is proposed to amend the water and/or sewer fees. The last change was made in 2015 and covered 2016 and 2017. In 2016, the water fee was reduced 25 cents/per 1,000 cubic feet, while the sewer fee was increased 50 cents/per 1,000 cubic feet. In 2017, the sewer fee was increased an additional 25 cents/per 1,000 cubic feet with no change to the water fee. The recommendation to modify the water and sewer fees is based on the operating maintenance expenditures and the debt service of each of the two funds, both of which are proprietary. This means the charges that are imposed are intended to pay for all of the costs associated with the systems. Historically, the Water Fund has been financially healthy, but the Sewer Fund has struggled, largely due to high maintenance costs and a substantial debt service obligation as a result of the construction of the Upper Scioto West Branch Interceptor. This debt obligation will be paid off in 2018. While this payment will cease, looking out to the future, the capital maintenance costs are not expected to decrease. Substantial investment is needed to continue relining the sewer lines and repairing and rehabilitating manholes. These increased expenses do not include the costs of extending the water and sewer lines to the unserved areas, which Council has indicated an intent to fund using income tax dollars. Due to the substantial expense, staff is recommending a 50 cent increase per 1,000 cubic feet for the Sewer Fee. Staff is not proposing a change to the Water Fee at this time. A comprehensive review of the Water and Sewer Systems will be undertaken in the first quarter of 2018. Even with the proposed increase in the Sewer Fee, sufficient revenues will not be generated to cover the operating expenditures of the Sewer Fund. For this reason, staff is requesting only a one-year rate increase while the analysis is being conducted to determine an appropriate base -line rate moving forward to ensure that both systems remain healthy and able to provide the necessary maintenance that both require, especially as the infrastructure ages. Additionally, the review will determine the proper measure of fund balance for both the Water and Sewer Funds. The targeted fund balance has been based on the historical value of the systems' capital assets of 25%. While both Water and Sewer funds have positive fund balances, the Sewer Fund is dramatically less than the target, a little over 6.5%, while the Water Fund remains close at 19%. However, until there is opportunity to review this balance and determine what is the appropriate measure -- and perhaps 25% of the system value is the appropriate measure -- it is best not to draw alarm. This change of 50 cents per 1,000 cubic feet is expected to generate approximately $84,000 in additional revenue to the Sewer Fund, while costing Dublin residents an additional $1.65 per quarter or $6.60 per year. Ms. Alutto inquired if further debt is anticipated for water and sewer maintenance, or will the analysis determine that. Ms. Mumma responded that this does not include anything moving forward. No need for debt is anticipated for the Water Fund. The water system is healthy and the required maintenance is not nearly as comprehensive. For the Sewer Fund, in addition to the proposed debt for the sewer line extension, the manhole rehabilitation and the sewer lining and repair is programmed to be paid for by long-term financing. The cost is $1.5 2 million per year for that capital outlay. The debt service rolling off for the Upper Scioto Branch Interceptor makes a significant difference. That debt service is approximately $1.6 million per year. That will create some capacity and some growth in the fund. However, there are ongoing needs that, unlike the Water Fund, will continue to expand. Ms. Alutto requested for the second reading of this ordinance that the memo update include a short summary related to that debt. Are there programs for residents who might have difficulty paying for the increased costs? Ms. Mumma responded that she is unaware of any assistance program. The City of Columbus does handle the billing. The amounts proposed with this legislation are in addition to the charges imposed by the City of Columbus. Ms. AluUo stated that: it would be good to know if Columbus does have such assistance available. With a rate increase, Dublin could let its residents in need of assistance know where they could go to receive that assistance. Mr. Keenan asked for confirmation that Dublin pays for 100% of the maintenance on its system, and Columbus does not contribute to that cost. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meetin _ g BARRET"T BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 Held_ October 23, 2017 Page g of 17 Ms. Mumma responded that is correct. Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that in her neighborhood, the sewers were lined six -seven years ago. Is the City obtaining the anticipated benefits from sewer lining projects? Do they extend the life of the system as planned, or more or less than anticipated? Mr. Hammersmith stated that the projects are achieving what was intended, which is keeping out rainwater, sealing up the insides and adding some structural integrity. Ms. Amorose Groomes inquired if there is a limit to the number of times that a sewer can be lined. Mr. Hammersmith responded affirmatively. A larger diameter line can be relined; a smaller, eight -inch pipe cannot be relined. Ms. Amorose inquired what percentage of the City's sewers have been lined. Mr. Hammersmith stated that in the north and northwest portion of the community, where there are clay pipes, approximately 40-50% have been lined. Ms. Amorose asked for confirmation that those pipes cannot be re -lined again. Mr. Hammersmith responded affirmatively. Ms. Amorose inquired how long the lining would last. Mr. Hammersmith responded that it would last approximately 50-75 years. There will be a second reading/public hearing at the November 6 Council meeting. Ordinance 73-17 Authorizing the Establishment of the Rings Unitrust Special Revenkae Fund. Mr. Lecklider introduced the ordinance. Mr. O'Brien stated the Ohio Revised Code requires passage of legislation to authorize establishment of a new fund that is not authorized by the O.R.C. The purpose of this legislation is to establish a fund to account for the $1 million donation that will be received as part of the real estate property transaction with the Robert Rings Charitable Remainder Unitrust. The donation is restricted by the Unitrust for the benefit of underprivileged or handicapped children of the community. Therefore, the donation should be counted in a Special Revenue Fund. with Council's approval of this fund, permission will be requested of the Auditor of State's Office to establish the fund. There will be a second reading/public hearing at the November 6 Council meeting. Ordinance 74-17 Authorizing the Establishment of the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Agency Fund, Mr. Lecklider introduced the ordinance. Mr. O'Brien stated that the underlying principle for the establishment of the previous fund is true for this fund, as well. This ordinance will approve establishment of a fund to account: for the special assessments to be received from private property owners, who are participating in the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. The purpose of the special assessments is to re -pay loans from the Columbus -Franklin County Authority to the property owners for the purpose of funding energy efficiency improvements to their property. The City is not liable for this debt. The sole source of revenue to repay the loans are the special assessments. It is not considered debt of the City. Therefore, the special assessments should be accounted for in a special agency fund, rather than a debt service fund. It is not City money, but the City is acting as a Special Agent to collect the special assessment. Ms. Amorose Groomes noted that her understanding is that the City is serving as a conduit for the PACE funds passing through the City's hands. Mr. O'Brien responded affirmatively. Ms. Amorose Groomes inquired if an additional organization would like to utilize this state opportunity funding mechanism, would the City need to approve each of those by ordinance in the future? Mr. O'Brien stated that this agency fund could be utilized for any future participants in that program. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held Dublin City Council October 23, 2017 Page 10 of :i.7 Meeting Nis. Mumma added that separate legislation would be necessary to authorize each additional participant in the program. Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that she understands that separate legislation would be needed for each building or entity, but would all of the funds associated with each of those future ordinances be housed in this fund? Ms. Mumma responded affirmatively. There will be a second reading/public hearing at the November 6 council meeting. Form 6101 INTRODUCTION /PUBLIC HEARING /VOTE — RESOLUTIONS Resolution 76-17 Adopting the SoUd Waste Management Plan for the SoDid Waste Authority of Centra 0 Ohio. Mr. Lecklider introduced the resolution. Ms. O'Callaghan stated that state law requires all Solid Waste Districts and Authorities to develop a Solid Waste Management Plan and to update that plan approximately every five years. The purpose of the plan is to address state -mandated goals and outline programs to reduce reliance on landfilling, increase recycling and re -use and minimize waste generation. Dublin leverages several of the programs that are outlined in SWACO's plan, including Household Hazardous Waste Day, a consortium for bidding solid waste services, and educational materials, among others. WACO's draft plan update is comprehensive and covers a 15 -year period, beginning in 2018 and ending in 2032. SWACO initiated Plan revisions in 2016. The Ohio EPA has reviewed the draft Plan update. SWACO accepted public comments from April 22 through May 22, 2017 and held a public: hearing on May 31, 2017. The ratification process began on August J. and concludes on October 31 with Plan update approvals required from political subdivisions representing 60% of the District. SWACO will then seek formal approval by the Ohio EPA. Staff has reviewed the plan and participated in the process and recommends approval. We O'Keefe, SWACO Director of Innovation and Programs, stated that it is a State requirement that the SWACO plan be updated every five years. They look at needs and opportunities to further increase waste reduction and recycling throughout Franklin County. In 2016, the County achieved a 46.5% divergent rate of all the material generated. More communities are using "best practices," but approximately one million tons of solid waste continue to be landfilled annually by Franklin County communities, businesses and residents. There is an opportunity to leverage that material for better uses and purposes, and to make central Ohio a leader in sustainability. New initiatives targeted around those opportunities are outlined in the plan update. For example, about 60% of the landfill material comes from commercial entities. They are designing new initiatives that will help businesses adopt better recycling practices, start recycling services and obtain training for their employees. A new educational campaign will be launched next year to provide central Ohio communities and residents with more materials regarding what is recyclable, ways to participate and where to direct questions regarding any materials. A particular interest previously expressed by the City -- food waste -- is one of the largest volume of materials in today's waste stream. It comprises approximately 15% of the material brought to the landfill. Next year, they will be working with the private and public sectors to identify ways to provide the needed services and infrastructure for their communities to divert those materials. Annual reports from SWACO for 2016 and some additional informational pamphlets have been distributed to Council members. Dublin is participating in one of their initiatives this weekend, and that is the pharmaceutical "take back" event. The City of Dublin is one of the more progressive communities in central Ohio in recognizing the quality of life that these type of services can bring 'to the community. Ms. Alutto inquired how many other political subdivisions have ratified this plan. Mr. O'Keefe responded that they have received approximately 25 resolutions, and others are in progress and anticipated within the next couple of weeks. The deadline is October 31. The City of Columbus was holding their consent reading on their legislation tonight. Ms. Alutto inquired where the City of Dublin falls'on the township and municipality scale of best recyclers in central Ohio. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held DublinC�Council October 23, 2017 mage 11 of 17 Meeting Ms. O'Keefe stated that the City of Dublin is in the top ten percentile of Franklin County communities in terms of waste diversion and reduction. They will be evaluating their work with the consortium this coming year, as well. Ms. Alutto stated that she is glad to see that there is a focus on multi -family housing, which typically does not accommodate large recycling, providing only dumpster spaces. It is good that they intend to conduct those analyses and work with developers to incorporate the needed spaces into their buildings. Another area of need is textile recycling. Form 6101 Mr. O'Keefe stated that textiles are one of the fastest growing items in the waste stream, by approximately 40--50%. That is a result of the fast fashion occurring today. Textiles are largely recyclable. They have been working with local non -profits, such as Goodwill, which recycles all of the clothing in its stores that is not sold. They are looking at new programs for communities to collect those materials, which, in turn, can be used to create jobs and other products. Vice Mayor Reiner stated that The Wall Street.7ournal recently ran a story about how the Chinese are not going to take U.S. recycling any longer. The article commented that Americans are going to have to be retrained to a higher level. How might that impact SWACO's future planning? Mr. O'Keefe responded that the article was referencing China's "Operation Green Fence" campaign. Approximately 50% of the materials that are recycled in the U.S. are exportEl.d, of which China has been a main consumer. A few years ago, China enacted legislation that banned certain materials, and this is the second phase of that effort. Their actions are due to the amount of contamination from the dirty recyclables that have been sent there. At this time, Rumpke is not overly concerned, because most: of their materials remain within the state or surrounding states. They will be less impacted than coastal communities that export most of their materials. Although Ohio rnay be more insulated from China's action, ultimately it comes down to having clean recycleables and materials. Their educational efforts with the communities next year are to help ensure that residents do not put the wrong materials in their recycling bias. With a cleaner recycling stream, they can find markets for the materials. Ultimately, recycling is a market-driven business with the potential of creating jobs and revenue for communities. Vice Mayor Reiner noted that one of the educational pamphlets in their informational packet provides good information on appropriate recycling materials. Mr. O'Keefe stated that the materials they are developing would answer basic questions and provide helpful visuals to residents. Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that she has recently seen some communication about the age of the City's recycling bins. A number of years ago, the City purchased and distributed the large blue recycling bins. Was that a one-time program, or do the containers have a life span and need to be replaced? Ms. O'Callaghan responded that the City maintains the bins, which are replaced if wheels break off or other damage occurs. The first batch of containers were under warranty, but that period has expired. Bin replacements are included in the City's annual budget. Mr. Keenan added that there are two sizes of containers. A resident can call the Service Center and request replacement with a different size. Mr. O'Keefe expressed thanks for the City's support. Vote on the Resolution: Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes; Mayor Peterson, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Vice Mayor Reiner, yes; Nis. Salay, yes. Resolution 77-17 Resolution of Commitment to Sustainable205O. Mr. Plouck stated that this resolution is a statement of commitment to MORPC's Sustainable205O program. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held October 23, 2017 Page 12 of 17 Form 6101 Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that the resolution calls for a representative from the City. Has it been determined who that representative will be? Mr. Plouck responded that it has not yet been determined, but a designee will be determined in the future. Ms. Amorose Groomes inquired if this might be appropriate for CSAC to undertake. There are several great initiatives. It is not clear whether the City could designate a staff member or two individuals. Mayor Peterson stated that this opportunity was discussed at the recent agenda discussion meeting. He recalls that Ms. Crandall was suggested as the representative. The City does have several sustainability programs. Mr. McDaniel stated that the intent was to send a staff member. He does not believe there would be an issue if two individuals represented the City, but they will verify that. It is a good suggestion to include a CSAC member, if they are able to attend the meetings, which occur during the workday. Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that it appears that there will be many good ideas coming from this, which could be implemented on a number of different levels. Mr. McDaniel responded that the opportunity would be offered to CSAC, if a member is interested and available to participate. If not, a staff member would serve as representative. Vote on the Resolution: Ms. Salay, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes; Mayor Peterson, yes; Vice Mayor Reiner, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Mr. L ecklider, yes. • Process for Naming of the New Park at Tuller Feats on John Shields Parkway Mr. McDaniel noted that Council has an adopted policy for options for the process for a park naming, but Council can also designate staff to propose park names for Council's final determination. Staff will followed the direction of Council in their preference for the naming of this park. Vice Mayor Reiner moved that staff propose names for final consideration by Council. Mayor Peterson seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Mayor Peterson, yes; FIs. Salay, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Vice Mayor Reiner, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes. Ms. Amorose Groomes asked if it has been determined that this new park would be a dog park. She believes it was reflected in some previous meeting minutes. Mr. McDaniel responded that this park will not be a dog park. Vice Mayor Reiner noted that the City will have a new and quite large dog park at the Glacier Ridge Metro Park. • Approval of Preliminary Plat — Bridge Park, D Block Ms. Groomes stated that no presentation is needed, but she would like to make some comments. • This block is where the pedestrian tunnel will land. ft is adjacent to John Shields Parkway, which is ultimately planned to have a vehicular bridge across the Scioto River. She assumes that as part of that vehicular bridge, there also will be a walkway for pedestrian crossing. • Her concern with the plat is that, in looking at the drawings, the building footprint extends all the way out to the permitted edge. By approving this plat, Council would be excluding the opportunity for any future activity to occur along John Shields Parkway. • There will be a beautiful bridge and a pedestrian tunnel under Riverside Drive -- which will be the most used and safest route; however, these will be placed in a location where there is no street engagement whatsoever. There will be no retail shops, outdoor patios or seating, because the building footprint extends to the edge. There will be an adjacent beautiful greenway that the City will be unable to engage in a meaningful way, because there will be nothing to do in that space. She does not RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held Dublin City Council October 23, 2017 Page 13 of 1V Meeting Form 6101 believe that is what Council intended, but it is what the approval of the plat would solidify tonight. • She believes that John Shields Parkway should be an active street, but there will be no opportunity for activity on the street level of this first block on John Shields, if Council approves these plats that will take the building all the way to the end of the buildable zone. • She appreciates the Cap City Diner and Ram restaurant, where there is some outdoor space for various activities. Those spaces may be used for other purposes than restaurant in the future; there is the opportunity to do so because the building footprint will is not extended to the maximum edge of the building area. • However, along John Shields Parkway, there is no opportunity for anything to happen. On the edge of that building, there are no doorways or entrances of any significance, and that streetscape is not going to be activated. • The City will be investing $15-20 million in another vehicular bridge across the river, and it has invested heavily in this tunnel so that our residents are able to traverse Riverside Drive in the safest manner. However, when they exit the tunnel on the east side, there will be nothing for the pedestrians to be engaged with, which falls short of Council's goal. James Peltier, EMH&T, stated that along John Shields Parkway, the first floor of the building sits back from the property line by 15-20 feet. The second level of that building does extend to the edge of the buildable zone, which is what is depicted on the diagram. However, the first floor is held back with the intent to have patios and activate that space, particularly in the location of the underpass. Vice Mayor Reiner asked if this would be a cantilevered second story. Mr. Peltier responded that it would not be cantilevered; there will be columns. Mr. Amorose Groomes stated that the space is occupied by the patio spaces of the individual condominiums or apartments that line the parking garage. Mr. Peltier responded that the parking garage is farther east, and it is up to the property line of the greenway. At the building at the intersection with Riverside Drive, the space opens up at the first level with opportunity to activate that space. Vice Mayor Reiner inquired about potential future uses for that space. Mr. Peltier responded that they are attempting to secure a grocer for this space. Nis. Alutto inquired if -the space at the first level would not be utilized by resident units. Mr. Peltier stated that the building at the intersection of John Shields Parkway and Riverside Drive is an office building, second floor and up. The first floor will be retail and restaurant space, and outdoor dining. Ms. Alutto inquired if that same space is intended to include open space to engage pedestrians. Mr. Peltier stated that the John Shields Parkway open space is public, so there would be no encroachment into that space. Vice Mayor Reiner noted that a grocer in that area could have a potential outdoor dining space. He inquired the lineal feet of the first and second floor setbacks. Mr. Peltier responded that the second story extends to the property line, as intended, but the first floor is set back 15-20 feet from the property line. Mr. McDaniel stated that the greenway along John Shields Parkway remains consistent to the intersection. Pedestrians will emerge from the underground tunnel at that point. The building wall extends to that point. There is no good option for activity between the east side of the tunnel entrance and the building because the pedestrians need to move around the building wall. Is the concern with the corner of Building D3, to the north? Ms. Amorose Groomes responded that Buildings D2 and D3 are the concern. Mr. McDaniel that the space at the first level of building, over which the second floor will extend, will provide an opportunity for engagement between the building and the RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held — Dublin City Council Meeting October 23, 2017 Page 14 of 17 Form 6101 greenway. The public greenway has not yet been programmed, so there is opportunity to activate that space. Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that the challenge of activating a greenway is to have activity adjacent to it, such as an ice cream shop, a deli, etc. ft is far more difficult to activate a greenway along a solid wall than to activate a greenway that has active uses on both sides. Mr. McDaniel stated perhaps there is opportunity for some first floor sidewalk cafe space next to the greenway. There is an opportunity there that has not yet been determined. He is not aware how far along the conceptual designs of the bridge are relative to how the bridge on the other side starts to engage, other than that it will carry vehicles and be walkable. He does not believe the design concepts are sufficiently advanced to determine if there is some square footage available to utilize. Ms. Amorose Groomes stated those are not the same drawings she is viewing. What she sees is a 1 to 60 scale. The greenway itself is 40 feet, which is a very healthy greenway, but immediately adjacent to the greenway, on the lawn, particularly at Building D2, is going to be a solid wall that will have no opportunity for engagement. Those will be residential units in that location -- either condominiums or apartments. That makes activating that 40 -foot strip of grass difficult. The bulls of the Riverside crossing will occur at this tunnel. If she is scaling it correctly, there will be only .2-1-5 feet in which to have anything occur. Mr. McDaniel stated that he believes that in moving down into that corner, the greenspace changes, so the opportunity to leverage more building could be offset by allowing more access to the greenspace. Perhaps instead of greenspace, there is hardscape, a plaza, in that location. Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that it would appear that the intent is to figure out where and how the activity happens after everything else in place. Mr. McDaniel stated that, in his view, if the desire is to have a lot of activity happening at the corner, it should not be greenspace, but pavers or some material that accommodates a lot of movement, a wide, not narrow, space. Is the issue one of giving up more private space to avoid using public space? In this case, more private space is better, because the building will provide more office space. Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that her concern is not the building use. It is the planning and opportunity for the engagement. There were no further comments. Vice Mayor Reiner moved to approve the preliminary plat for Bridge Park, D Block. Ms. Salay seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Ms. Salay, yes, Mr. Lecklider, yes; Vice Mayor Reiner, yes, Mr. Keenan, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, no; Ms. Alutto, yes; Mayor Peterson, yes. STAFF COMMENTS Mr. McDaniel stated that the 2018 Operating Budget is being prepared. He has spoken to the Mayor about the possibility of presenting an introduction overview of the proposed operating budget at the November 6 Regular meeting to reduce the amount of time needed at the first budget workshop on Wednesday, November 8. The second budget workshop is scheduled for Monday, November 13. An introductory overview of the CIP budget has been provided the last couple of years in advance of the workshop. That approach appears to be helpful, if the Finance Chair is in agreement. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administrative Committee: Mr. Keenan shared that there will be a Special Meeting on Wednesday, November 1 beginning at 6 p.m. for the purpose of adjourning to executive session to interview candidates for appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. MORPC: Mr. Lecklider reported that the Board met on October 12. The PUCO Chairman and CEO gave a special presentation, but there were no other significant actions. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held-. Dublin City Council October 23, 2017 Page 15 of US33/Innovation Corridor Group: Mr. Lecklider reported that the group met Friday, October 20, at the Transportation Research Center (TRC). This was not their regular meeting. The meeting was primarily for the purpose of showcasing the TRC. Meeting Form 6101 Dublin Arts Council: Vice Mayor Reiner thanked the Dublin Arts Council for the fantastic BREAD! Festival, which took take place on Saturday, October 21 in Historic Dublin. The team may have been short on staff members, but they did a wonderful job. There was a great community turnout on a beautiful day! Perhaps someday, this event will be held in the Bridge Street area. Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that the Dublin Arts Council has "hit it out of the park" with this event two years in a row. Vice Mayor Reiner stated that the Mayor gave introductory comments. Mayor Peterson shared that BREAD stands for Bake, Reconnect, Educate, create Art, and celebrate Diversity. It was a great event! Board of Education Liaisons: Ms. Amorose Groomes shared that their next meeting is on Wednesday, October 25. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Ms. Amorose Groomes: 1. Thanked staff for the Cardinal Health parking lot development update. Her questions relate primarily to the ponds make up and relationship to one another and the recharging feature. She has noticed that the ponds are currently being excavated. She wants to ensure that they will be living environments and not just large puddles. If available, she would like to review the details for how that will be achieved. 2. Congratulated the Dublin Women's Philanthropic Club and the Chamber of Commerce on a great "Meet the Candidates" night. The event was well attended. She also thanked the Community Relations team for the "News in 90" publication of that event. 3. Attended the Wyandot Elementary Blue Ribbon School recognition on October 13. The event was fun and the students were beaming with pride! 4. Attended the Homeowners Association Leadership meeting on October -1-8, which was well attended. 5. Attended the PERC forum on October 18 together with Mayor Peterson. There were some great panelists who participated. 6. Commented that the Spooktacular event on October 19 was a well done, fun event in a great outdoor setting. This is one of the events she most enjoys as a Council member! 7. Spoke to the Asian Pacific Islander civic engagement group at Ohio State on October 21. Of the 12-14 individuals with whom she had an opportunity to speak, all but one were proud Dublin, Ohio residents. They were very interested in learning how to become more involved in our local government. She invited them to hold their next event in Dublin, their hometown. 8. Noted that she is proud to report that the Dublin Jerome Gold Team won the state golf championship on last Saturday afternoon. Congratulations to the team! They achieved a one -day tournament low score record for the team. They represented the Dublin community very well. _�M7161 1. Expressed her apologies for missing the last Council meeting due to a delay in her return flight that evening. 2. Noted that there has been significant social media chatter, and a couple of individuals have reached out to her, about the crosswalk on SR 161, midblock by the ice cream shop. Vehicles are exceeding the speed limit and drivers are not RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Held_ Dubliner Council October 23, 2017 Page 16 of 17 adhering to crosswalk precautions. Perhaps some additional monitoring or enforcement is needed in this location. 3. Greatly enjoyed the "Trunk or Treat" event on October 19. Meeting 4. Noted that the piano she donated is now installed in the City pavilion in Coffman Park. She invited people to stop by and try it out! 5. Enjoyed the opportunity to judge at the Chili Cook -off. Congratulations to ha Chatelaine, which won both the Judges' and The People's Choice awards. Form 6101 6. Noted that the Citizens Police Academy Class 6 graduation will be on November 1_6. She has enjoyed participating in this class and has learned much about the work of the Police officers. She hopes to report more to Council at the completion of the class. Ms. Salav stated that on the topic of speed, it would behoove us as Council members to understand the plan -for speed limit in the Historic District and on Riverside Drive, once the area is built out and the construction has settled. She would like to see the speed limit reduced significantly in those areas to make them pedestrian friendly. Presently, there are some real issues. The City has been reluctant to make any changes due to the changing landscape and character of the area. She would appreciate having a long-term vision from Engineering staff on what is anticipated in those areas in regard to the speed of traffic. Mr. McDaniel responded that the City is working on a couple of studies at this time on Riverside Drive. This has been significant interaction with some of the community and on social media related to traffic speeds. Staff does need to provide the study results to Council, but it is important that the community understand that the City is required to meet the State's Uniform Traffic Code requirements in order to lower speed limits. Staff will provide an update to Council. Ms. Salay stated that she understands that the City is limited in what it can do in regard to this issue; however, there are other communities in central Ohio who have successfully reduced the traffic speed in their downtown areas. Dublin should pursue whatever is needed to reduce those speeds. She recognizes that there is a balance between the need to move traffic and having a pedestrian environment that feels safe and comfortable. Mr. Leckl ider: 1. Stated that he agrees that there is a need to reduce traffic speeds in the Bridge Street area, on both the east and west sides. Some time ago, he forwarded photographs of the crosswalk in Old Worthington. It seems they have installed a new feature this past year, which operates differently from the crosswalk signals in Dublin. Their feature appears to be effective on the Saturday morning farmers market that he has visited. It is worth learning more about that feature. As he reported to Council a couple of years ago, when he attempted to use that mid - block crosswalk on a Friday afternoon, it was not a comfortable experience. He will not again attempt to cross there; he would go to the intersection to cross safely. He supports whatever can be done to reduce traffic speeds in this area. 2. Recognized City staff members who attended the Fall Homeowners Association Leadership meeting on October 18. The ratio of senior staff in attendance to the residents was impressive, and he appreciated their attendance. Vice Mayor Reiner complimented staff for staging an awesome Spooktacular event — it was fabulous. Dublin does a lot for adults in this community. This is an event provided for the children, and it was very well orchestrated this year! Mayor Peterson reminded everyone that tomorrow night is the City's second "Take Back Tuesday." It is scheduled at Scioto Park from 6-7:30 p.m. There was excellent community turnout for event this past Tuesday. He thanked J.0TV for their excellent coverage. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes Of Dublin City Council Meeting BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6101 He October 23, 2017 Page 17 of 17 Clerk of Council