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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/07/1998 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meeting . ._.~~.....e.. ,..d_..~... ..,..e. M.e_.... ~ub~ri ~ity~~ouncil `eefmg ~ age 1.~. ~ _ DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held Tlaramhar 7 1 99R IQ Mayor Kranstuber called the December 7, 1998 Council meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Mrs. Boring led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Council members present were: Mayor Kranstuber, Vice Mayor Boring, Mr. Adamek, Mr. McCash, Ms. Hide Pittaluga, and Mr. Reiner. Mr. Peterson was absent (excused). Staff members present were: Mr. Hansley, Mr. Helwig, Ms. Grigsby, Mr. Smith, Mr. McDaniel, Mr. Kindra, Ms. Clarke, Chief Geis, Mr.Harding, Ms.Telfer, Ms. Heal, Mr. Lenz, Ms. Crandall, and Ms. Kennedy. Annroval of Minutes of November 16, 1998 Mayor Kranstuber moved approval of the minutes. Mrs. Boring seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. Correspondence The Clerk stated that a notice was sent to Council regarding a C 1 and C2 liquor permit for BJ's Wholesale Club at 6825 Dublin Center. There was no objection from Council to the issuance of this permit. ~necial Recognition Mayor Kranstuber read a proclamation honoring Dublin Coffman student Marni Kruppa for her many achievements, including her designation as a state finalist for Wendy's High School Heisman Award for excellence in academics, athletics and citizenship. He noted she has a GPA of 4.471, the highest ever in the history of Dublin Schools. The Dublin Community Swim Team junior division was honored for their first place position in the USAS Junior Olympic Swimming Championships. The coach and swim team members were given Certificates of Recognition and plaques from City Council. The swim team presented the trophy to Ms. Heal for display at the Recreation Center. Citizen Comments Wallace Maurer, 7451 Dublin Road asked why the bike path meeting and the Law Director's reception were planned for the same evening. Mr. Smith responded that every consideration was taken to avoid conflicts with City Council and board and commission meetings of the City. Mr. Maurer stated he was disappointed that no Council members attended the recent bike path meeting, since Council members are the policy makers of this city. He did have an opportunity to speak with citizens and with the engineering staff about his concerns. He asked that Mr. Helwig provide him with a copy of the comments from the meeting. Mr. Helwig stated that the minutes are available as a public document and would be provided to Mr. Maurer. Mack Parkhill, 7879 Riverside Drive stated that he represents the East Dublin Civic Association. On behalf of the Association, he would like to express appreciation to Washington Township officials for including the neighborhood in the fire station planning. They are extremely pleased they have taken this proactive approach. He noted that the plan has the full endorsement of the Association. He thanked all of the City officials for their efforts on this project. Mayor Kranstuber noted he will pass these comments along to Washington Township Trustees Jan Antonoplos and Mike Keenan. ,Staff Comments Mrs announced that the bikepath tunnel under Dublin Road at Brandonway Drive is now open to the public. The final landscaping is being done this week. Mr. Smith reported that the revised population estimates for Dublin have now been certified by the Department of Development to the Board of Liquor Control. The RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meeting , . ~,,...a_ ,e.. , , _e„_ .,..e,, e_e,~.. e,,,,,,,,,,,, ...OubTiri City Gouricil meeting _ Page DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO. 10148 Held Decem)~er 7,-1998 19 estimated population is currently 28,826. This higher population will increase the availability of liquor permits in Dublin, and will result in permit availability for the City- owned property in Old Dublin. ,hief ei announced that: 1. The Dublin Police Department will receive an award from the Govenor's Office this week for Community Policing and specifically for their work dealing with the illegal sale of alcohol. 2. Vice Mayor Boring represented Council recently at the ceremony where BMW presented two motorcycles to the City of Dublin Division of Police. This donation will enable the City to have two full-time motorcycle officers as of January 2, 1999. MrMr. Hanslev reported that David Ball of the Dublin Villager will be leaving to take a new position with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. Mr. Ball commented that he has been a journalist for over ten years, and reporting Dublin events and news has been most enjoyable. Mayor Kranstuber offered congratulations and thanked the Dublin Villager for their fair and accurate reporting. Meeting Date Change Mr. Adamek moved to adjust the Monday, January 4, 1999 Council Meeting to Tuesday January 5, 1999. Mrs. Boring seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes. LEGISLATION SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING -ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 118-98 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinances to Revise the Fee and Service Charge Revenue/Cost Comparison System and Establishing a Schedule of Fees and Service Charges for City of Dublin Services, and Declaring an Emergency. (Amended) Mr. Adamek, Finance Committee Chair stated that all the proposed costs and fees were reviewed by the Committee in recent sessions. Some adjustments to staff's recommendations were made by the Committee, and details of those have been distributed to Council tonight. He offered to respond to any questions. Mayor Kranstuber noted he has concerns with the Rec Center fees portion of the revisions. Mr. Adamek stated that if it is the consensus of Council, the Rec Center fees can be considered separately at a later date. The intent was to have the fee revisions in place by January 1, 1999, but staff has indicated that there is no problem with delaying a portion to allow further public review. Ms. Grigsby stated the fees at the Rec Center were scheduled for implementation on July 1, 1999, so there is time to give further review to this portion. It was the consensus of Council to exclude the Rec Center fees from the ordinance. Mayor Kranstuber moved to amend the ordinance to exclude the Rec Center fees portion. Ms. Hide Pittaluga seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Adamek, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. Mayor Kranstuber asked for further discussion regarding the Rec Center fees as proposed. Mr. Adamek explained that the underlying philosophy upon which the fees are based is to maintain a balance between the fees and the operating costs. This year's projections are for a shortfall of $370,000 which will need to be subsidized from the General Fund. In view of that, and the fact that Phase II will be on line next year, consideration was given to fee levels for residents, school district residents, non-residents, seniors and corporate members. The Committee recommends increasing those fees at various levels. Even with a 40 percent increase in fees for non-residents, those fees still remain less than that RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meeting . d~..... d.~.........., . .___,,..~ub~Tin~City Council"Meeting",~.e .age DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 10148 Held T)PrPmhPr 7,~~~$ 19 of similar private facilities in Columbus. The Phase II addition and new programs will provide added value to membership, so the Committee proposes a 10 percent discount to members for recreational programs held at the Rec Center. Mayor Kranstuber indicated that he believes the comparison of the Rec Center as a community facility with a private club is not relevant. He does not support raising any of the fees, other than those for non-residents. Council has in the past indicated their support of raising fees for non-residents when there is a capacity situation for the facility. The Center is something that government gives back to the community, and he has no issue with subsidizing it. It helps to create community and bring people together. He also strongly objects to raising the fees by a greater percentage for the school district residents. All the children who attend Dublin schools are part of the Dublin community, and the facility was designed to serve the Dublin community. Mrs. Boring noted that she supports raising the fees by ten percent for the residents, since this is the first increase in three years. However, she is strongly opposed to raising the school district rates by 17 percent. She recommends instead a raise of the same ten percent for the school district residents. For community building reasons, she does not support a higher percentage increase for school district members. Mayor Kranstuber stated for the record that the school district residents already pay about one third more in Rec Center fees than does a City of Dublin resident. Ms. Hide Pittaluga stated that she believes a fee increase is in order due to the higher operating costs over three years ago. She advocates an equitable increase for the school district residents and the non-residents. But instead of tiered percentage increases, she advocates a standard across the board five percent increase for all members each year. She endorses the City subsidizing this public facility. Mr. McCash stated that the partnering between the City and the Dublin Schools was designed to provide pool facilities for the school swim team. Anon-resident who swims on the school team has the opportunity to use the Center for that purpose. He can support a different percentage rate increase for school district residents and City of Dublin residents. However, the City does not then provide that same rate to Hilliard School district residents, and there are several areas in Dublin which lie in the Hilliard School district. In the same manner, the benefit should be available to Jonathan Alder School district residents using this logic. Raising the school district rates slightly higher than the percentage raise for residents may discourage some from joining and reduce overcrowding. He would prefer to offer a higher discount to corporate residents than school district residents, since the corporate residents contribute to the City's tax base. Ms. Grigsby stated that the school district pays a rental fee of $6.00 per hour per lane for use of the pool. Mr. Hansley added that the rate is heavily subsidized by the City. Mayor Kranstuber stated that non-residents and residents alike use many of the park F ~ facilities in Dublin which are also City funded. Mrs. Boring stated that she does not believe residents are being shut out of programs due to overcrowding. Losing the school district residents because of higher fee levels may have a negative impact on revenues for the Center. Ms. Heal clarified that residents are not able to enroll in many programs due to overcrowding. Phase II is being built to relieve the crowding situation in many areas of the Center. Mr. Reiner stated that the review by the Committee indicated that the Rec Center memberships are a terrific buy even at the higher rates proposed. Many residents do not use the Center, and the issue is to what degree should the City subsidize a facility that benefits only a portion of its population. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meeting , _.._e, _ . , _ , . Dublin City Council Meefirig., Page DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO. 1014 Held TlP~amhar 7~1~9$ 19 Ms. Hide Pittaluga noted that at the time the CRC rates were initially set, they were established at the low end of the scale. The fees have not increased in three years. She advocates an even broader policy - to set a standard percentage increase every year. g, Mayor Kranstuber disagreed, stating that Council should review this yearly. Mrs. Boring noted in response to Mr. McCash's comments that the Community Plan discussion indicated that people identify with their school district residence. Therefore, it is not necessary to have a different fee level for school districts other than Dublin. Mayor Kranstuber noted that the Rec Center fees portion of the ordinance will be introduced in separate legislation at the January meeting. Ms. Grigsby stated that staff is requesting emergency action on the fee ordinance tonight so that fees will be in effect by January 1, 1999. Mayor Kranstuber moved to treat this as emergency legislation. Mr. Adamek seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes. Vote on the ordinance as amended -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes. Mayor Kranstuber announced that the Concept Plan for the Bash Property would be moved forward on tonight's agenda. OTHER Conceit Plan -Bash Proffer (Applicant: Herb W. Bash, Jr. (owner), 6720 Riverside Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017; and Continental Communities Ltd., William Dargusch, 150 E. Broad Street, Suite 505, Columbus, Ohio 43215) Mr. McCash indicated he would abstain on this item and left the Chambers. Ms. Clarke stated that this site consists of 34 acres on the east side of Riverside Drive. The current Bash driving range contains 30.5 acres of this site. The remaining 3.5 acres is zoned PUD and is owned by the City of Dublin. The Bash Driving range is zoned CC - Community Commercial, and the proposal is to develop it as well as the 3.5 acres of parkland that was dedicated as part of Sycamore Ridge as a housing complex. The housing complex would include 136 units and 8.5 acres of parkland. She explained that the parkland dedication requirement for this site would be about 8.5 acres and there would be 3.5 acres that would need to be made up, resulting in a parkland requirement of about 12 acres. The developer has indicated that he will attempt to acquire additional land along the river. Ms. Clarke showed slides of the site and the surrounding area. She noted that the development would include some four-family units, some twin single units, with the rest single family homes on 50-foot lots. Discussion took place at the Planning Commission about ways that the parkland could be united and options were discussed. Each unit would be approximately two feet different in elevation from its neighboring unit. The units as proposed have been used by this developer at the Heron Bay development in Central Ohio. They are smaller units with higher detail which fit on 50-foot lots which are deep rather than wide. This is anon-binding concept plan that includes a housing product that is largely single family, with some two and some four-family units. The overall density is at four units per acre. The Community Plan sets a maximum density for this site of five units per acre. The Planning Commission recommended approval by unanimous vote with the eight conditions in the Record of Action dated November 5, 1998. Staff is also recommending approval. Vice Mayor Boring asked if there were comments or questions from Council. Mr. Adamek commented that he has a difficult time justifying this as multi-family as it RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meeting e,,., , ._,,,~e _ ~u,~ a ity ounce eetmg age DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO. 10148 Held ~1~rPmber 7, 199 19 consists of mostly single-family lots with 50-foot frontages. The City has recently advocated larger frontages, not smaller. Ms. Clarke stated that a condominium project doesn't necessarily by definition include common walls. _ Mr. Adamek stated that he had envisioned a townhouse effect, with clustering of units and separate green space. This is a pristine parcel of property overlooking the scenic river valley. The 50-foot frontages are inappropriate in view of the type of development all along the river corridor from Grandview to the Columbus Zoo. Ms. Clarke stated that the developer relied upon the guidance given to him in the Community Plan where it specifies a maximum density of five units per acre for this site. He worked to identify a unit that would support the cost of the land. Ms. Hide Pittaluga stated that her personal preference for this location would be small office type development, perhaps owner-occupied. She asked staff for a response. Ms. Clarke responded that she is not certain that staff and City Council were in sync at the time of the Sycamore Ridge rezoning. Staff's position was, if the City is to deviate from the adopted zoning plan -which is basically commercial from Riverside Drive to Sawmill - it should be for more than just one apartment complex. Staff's position was that if the Sycamore Ridge rezoning were approved, it should then include a neighborhood that expands down to Riverside Drive. Council disagreed and basically informed the applicant for Sycamore Ridge that this was the only residential zoning that ' would be approved in this location, and not to return with more applications for the same general area. a Ms. Hide Pittaluga stated that the apartment complex in this area is out of place with the commercial surrounding it. She does not advocate extending residential zoning in this area. Ms. Clarke noted that there are many other office sites in the city which would be preferable for development over this one due to the access problems, the location, and the rock conditions. The economic development consultants for the City determined that there is a 40-year supply of offices sites already zoned. Ms. Hide Pittaluga asked about the viability of this site for smaller type office condominium development versus a larger scale office building. Ms. Clarke responded that this site could well be appropriate for that use; in fact, a project was proposed at one time for this use, but the project fell through. Mrs. Boring noted that the proposed development details, similar to Heron Bay, are not compatible with this location along the Riverside Drive corridor. Ms. Clarke responded that what is proposed is a different kind of housing from what exists elsewhere in Dublin. These are a lot more detailed than much of Dublin's single family product. She suspects it will be difficult to satisfy everyone in the community with whatever is built on this site and for whatever use. Residents seem to be emotionally bonded with this site, and many will be disappointed at the loss of the open space. Mayor Kranstuber asked if there were any citizens who would like to testify. No one came forward. Frank Kass, repr n ing Continental Communitie , T td commented that he is shocked by Council's response tonight to this proposal. He then provided a brief history of the zoning for this quadrant. Sycamore Ridge was rezoned during the initial stages of the Community Plan update. At that time, the consultants determined that the City had a supply of office zoned sites to last for the next 40 years. They recommended to Council RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meeting ......e......... _ , Dublin City Coizricil~~Meetirig~~~~~ v...._ age OAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO. 1014 Held ~PramhPr 7~9A$ I9 that the third tier of commercial sites be shifted to multi-family as was Sycamore Ridge. In fact, the consultants actually suggested that multi-family zoning continue all the way down to the river. They endorsed having multi-family near activity centers such as the Dublin Village Center. A proposal last year to extend Sycamore Ridge was brought to Council, and the applicant was informed that an addendum was included in the Community Plan limiting multi-family use to no more than five units per acre. They chose not to continue with their application for eight units per acre, but were encouraged to bring back a development of five units per acre. They have worked on this concept for empty nester housing for about ten months, and he is surprised at all of the criticism. Over the years, they have created a certain design standard for Dublin with areas such as Perimeter Center and Craughwell Village. The proposed units are condominiums connected by fences. They are a better housing model and will be used all over the country in the next few years. The concept is based on the "new urbanism". In response to comments about the river corridor location, this site lies between the bridge overpass, near a car wash, and in back of shopping centers. The housing units would be priced from $140,000 to 190,000, depending on size. The materials would be stone, brick and wood. The fencing would be all white. It is compatible with the Community Plan. This development will not bring additional students to the schools, will encourage people to shop at the retail center nearby, and will enhance the tax base. Mrs. Boring stated that she believes these smaller homes may appeal to families with school-aged children. Mr. Kass disagreed, stating that they are designed for empty nesters. This is a new product in place of the pinwheel design units currently popular. They will have porches and small front yards. Mayor Kranstuber then invited the public to testify. Mack Parkhill, 7879 Riverside Drive stated that he represents East Dublin Civic Association. They are very concerned about the appearance of this proposed development on some the most scenic terrain left in Dublin. He then read the vision for this area from the Community Plan. The Association hopes to at some point embrace a project for the Bash property just as they are embracing the planned fire station on Hard Road. However, they were given no opportunity for input on this site. Anew housing concept is not suitable for this scenic location. The view of this site from the other side of the river, up Emerald Parkway, and along Riverside Drive, even from the I-270 overpass will make a huge statement about Dublin. This maybe wonderful in Seaside, Florida but not in Dublin, Ohio. If approved as a concept plan, this project will come back in its final form as it appears today. The Association is asking respectfully that Council deny this application. Randy Roth~6987 Grandee Cliffs Drive stated that he agrees with Mr. Parkhill about the aesthetics. There is a very distinctive look along Riverside Drive all the way from Upper Arlington to the zoo. He provided a brief history of the area between 161 and the interstate. Previous Council members hoped that this would become a commercial heartland with City investment in roadways supporting it. In view of the investments the City is currently making with the Krer Drive extension, the Emerald Parkway bridge, widening of S.R. 161, improving Tuller Road, improving the interchange at Sawmill Road, it will be three years before the real value of this property can be determined. The land may actually have a higher use in the future. An office complex along Bright Road may enhance this property as well. Council has already deviated from the previous plan by allowing the multi-family zoning of Sycamore Ridge during a recession period. The vote on Sycamore Ridge was first a 3-4 vote which changed to a 4-3 vote, so it was not overwhelmingly approved. He advocates delaying any decision until the true value of this property can be determined. Frank Todaro, 7325 Macbeth Drive stated that he likes the fact that this project is owner occupied. The Association has always supported owner-occupied development as it builds community. He likes the fact that the developer has attempted to make this a RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meeting .,..,..,,,.....e._.,,......_, ~.e,~ _ ..~u Dublin City Council Meeting ~ ~ age ~ DAYTON LEGAL BLANK 00.. FORM NO. 1014 Held~P,ramhar 7 ~ AAR I9 classy and unique project. However, he is concerned that it is similar to Aldon Communities in Worthington -small houses on very small lots. Aldon is a condominium project, but the Association is experiencing funding problems. Because of its low cost, families with three or four children are drawn to the development. As a matter of practicality, these would be small homes in Dublin and they do not fit with the other family homes on the east side of the City. Betsy Freydag, 7955 Riverside Drive indicated her objection to this concept at this location. She can visualize these houses in some other area of Dublin, but not along the green corridor of Riverside Drive. As Mr. Adamek has stated, estate lots and green space are the pattern along Riverside Drive from below Arlington all the way to the Columbus Zoo. She doesn't know what kind of development would be acceptable in this location, but not these small, single family homes. Mr. Kass clarified that the average price range of the houses would be $175,000 which precludes the low-end empty nester or the young couple. The community's association will not have financial problems because of the type of residents that will be drawn there. Mr. Adamek stated that Council had previously asked Mr. Kass to devise a condominium development for this location. These are not condos, however, but single family houses on 50-foot lots. He would have expected to see empty nester housing in Dublin similar to the Catherine's Wood development south of Worthington. Those are constructed of stone, with high density, and lots of green space. He did not expect to see a beach front type resort in an area with estate lots along a scenic ravine. This is not the condo concept he had in mind. He personally does not want to see white fences on that hillside. He ' recommends that the applicant continue to work on the concept to come up with a viable project for this parcel. This clapboard type of development doesn't fit in this scenic area of Dublin. Mr. Reiner indicated that he would abstain on this matter. Mrs. Boring agreed with Ms. Clarke that residents have strong emotional ties to this area. She has not been persuaded to change her vision for this area by the discussion tonight. She is not excited about a white fence community in Dublin. The Community Plan shows this area with a lot of green space and with clustering. She has not abandoned hope for commercial development on this site. This developer had been asked to contact the residents and the civic association and meet with them prior to bringing this to Council. The proposal doesn't fit the vision which the residents have worked so long to develop. Ms. Hide Pittaluga stated that she is appreciative of the creativity in this proposal and the architectural details. There are a lot of good elements which speak well of the applicant's efforts, but this project doesn't fit in this part of the City. The density is fine, but she is not convinced this fits with the overall flavor of the area. As far as the Community Plan, it is meant to be a flexible guideline, not a standard set in stone. Given the quality of this project versus its appropriateness for the location, and the fact that it is not going to generate some dollars for the City, she is unable to support it. Mayor Kranstuber stated that the purpose tonight is to tell the developer to either improve the project, change the project, or abandon it. What he has heard everyone say is that residential is potentially acceptable, but some members would prefer office development. Mr. Ferrara at Planning Commission indicated that the site would be appropriate for high quality residential development. The civic association wants commercial development. He is confused at this point and believes they have not been fair to the applicant. Council should have the foresight to define their vision and tell the applicant what they want. Mrs. Boring indicated that there are already a high number of rental properties and apartment zonings in this quadrant of the City. Community building requires permanent residences. Ms. Hide Pittaluga clarified that she has envisioned office development in this area, not RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meeting ~ _ae , , ._,a , ~ e,.neti, .~.~e, Dublin `City Council Meeting Fage 8 " DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 10148 Held Llecemher 7, 1 ~8 19 residential development. Mr. Adamek clarified that he supports a mix of commercial and some type of expensive condo development. Mr. Kass stated that he is withdrawing the application. He is confused about Council's direction. The homeowners have indicated they don't want anything done quickly since the completion of Emerald Parkway will add value to the property. Mr. Parkhill has indicated that the Association prefers a commercial zoning. Commercial zoning of any kind will stress Riverside Drive to a point the traffic cannot handle. This kind of ambiguity about the land use for this site has damaged Mr. Bash's property. Mayor Kranstuber noted that he supports some office component and high-end condo use for this location. He acknowledged that he does not know how to reconcile the residents' and Council's long-term desires for use on this site. Mr. Kass formally withdrew his concept plan application. Mr. McCash returned to the Chambers at this time. Ordinance 119-98 - An Ordinance to Adopt the Annual Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1999, and Declaring an Emergency. Mr. Adamek, Chair of the Finance Committee stated that Council has met as a Committee of the Whole to review the budget, and modifications have been incorporated in the document. _ Mr. Adamek moved to treat this as emergency legislation. Mr. Reiner seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Adamek, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes. Vote on the ordinance - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. Ordinance 121-98 - An Ordinance Updating the Estimated Average Per Acre Value of Land for Park Fees in Lieu of Land Dedication. Vote on the ordinance - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. Ordinance 122-98 - An Ordinance Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the Cosgray Park Sanitary Sewer Project, and Declaring an Emergency. Mayor Kranstuber moved to treat this as emergency legislation. Mr. Adamek seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes. Vote on the ordinance -Mrs. Boring, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. McCash, yes. Ms. Hide Pittaluga left the meeting at this time due to illness. INTRODUCTION & FIRST FADIN - O INAN FS Ordinance 126-98 - An Ordinance Authorizing an Agreement with the City of Columbus for Prosecution of Dublin Cases in Franklin County Municipal Court, and Declaring an Emergency. Mayor Kranstuber introduced the legislation. Mr. Smith stated that this ordinance authorizes a contract with the county prosecutor's office for their services in representing Dublin in cases referred to Franklin County. The contract is for the same rate as last year. Mayor Kranstuber moved to treat this as emergency legislation. Mr. Adamek seconded the motion. Vote on the mo ion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes. Vote on the ordinance -Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mayor RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meetm .ae.,.~ .,n _,~e., ~e~.ti,.d,.~,~,we.~.eti~ _,~,e Uublin City Council Meeting ~J'age~9 DAYTON LEGAL RLANK CO.. FORM NO. 10148 Held D.ecembP.r 7T199g 19 Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes. Ordinance 127-98 - An Ordinance Amending the Annual Appropriations Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1998. Mayor Kranstuber introduced the ordinance. Ms. Grigsby stated that an updated version was distributed to Council tonight with a correction relating to transfers from the Woerner-Temple fund to the debt service fund to pay down a portion of the notes that were authorized at the last Council Meeting. There is an addition to Section 4 which relates to debt service and to the WoernerTemple notes and the interest due. Mayor Kranstuber moved to treat this as emergency legislation. Mr. Adamek seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mr. McCash, yes. Vote on the ordinance -Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes. Ordinance 128-98 - An Ordinance to Establish Appropriations Based on the 1999 Operating Budget of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31,1999. Mayor Kranstuber introduced the ordinance. Mr. Hansley stated this ordinance establishes appropriations based on the approved budget for 1999. Ms. Grigsby asked that Council dispense with the public hearing in order that the ordinance can be in effect by January 1, 1999. Mr. Adamek moved to dispense with the public hearing. Mayor Kranstuber seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. Vote on the ordinance -Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes. Ordinance 129-98 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Modify the Payroll Schedule from a System of Paying on a Current Basis to a System of Paying on a Two Week Delay, and Declaring an Emergency. Mayor Kranstuber introduced the legislation. Mr. Hansley commented that a detailed memo is attached. This was discussed at length at Finance Committee during the budget review. Staff is recommending this change to facilitate the administration of the payroll process. The fiscal impact of this change will take place over the next several years as current employees leave employment with the City. Staff is recommending adoption. Mrs. Boring stated that she has concerns with this change which effectively could provide an extra two weeks of pay for an employee who terminates employment with the City after a short period of time. In addition, this could have impacts on union negotiations. Mayor Kranstuber suggested that perhaps there could be a second reading if there are not five votes for emergency action tonight. Mr. Hansley agreed with this course of action. Ms. Grigsby stated that staff would like to implement the change at the beginning of 1999, but it can be delayed if necessary. In response to Mrs. Boring's comments, staff considered four options on implementation of the change. One method would involve an advance, however the Public Employees Retirement System doesn't consider advances as earned income. Therefore, it would not be reportable in the period the advance is given, but in the last two weeks of employment prior to termination of service. Thus, all current staff members who receive such an advance would need adjustment for the PERS and all other reports for the pay period in which they terminate. This would require a manual system adjustment and staff time. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meeting ~ e..em.. _.Td ~e.. __,_..e,.e_..e.,_..___.. ublin Ci~ y Council Meeting"~" ,.,a,.,,~. .,,_..eu. Page.l0.e.,..._. DAYTON LEGAL RL4NK CO., FORM NO. 10148 Held l~ecernher 7,-1g9g 19 Mrs. Boring stated that employees already receive longevity pay, and an extra two weeks of pay does not seem a reasonable way to operate a business. Mayor Kranstuber stated that this discussion should be postponed until January since there are not five votes in favor tonight. Mr. Reiner stated that he has been persuaded by the previous discussions and the information provided by staff that this is logical and is the right thing to do. There will be a second reading and public hearing on the ordinance at the January 5 Council meeting. Ordinance 130-98 - An Ordinance Extending the Temporary Rezoning Moratorium in the Southwest Area of the City. Mayor Kranstuber introduced the ordinance. Mr. Smith stated that the current moratorium expires on January 7, 1999, and therefore emergency action will be necessary at the second reading. A memo has been provided to Council listing all of the affected projects. Council can then decide whether to exempt certain projects already in process. There will be a second reading and public hearing at the January 5 Council meeting. Ordinance 131-98 - An Ordinance Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for 1998 Landscaping Projects, Dublin Road Pumping Station Access Easement Restoration, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and Declaring an Emergency. Mayor Kranstuber introduced the ordinance. Mr. Hansley stated this provides for award to the low bidder to restore the easement following completion of this capital project. Mayor Kranstuber moved to treat this as emergency legislation. Mr. Adamek seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes. Vote on the ordinance - Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. McCash, yes. Ordinance 132-98 - An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Land at 6580 David Road for the Future Construction of Banker Drive, and Declaring an Emergency. Mayor Kranstuber introduced the ordinance. Mr. Smith stated that the Lowe's development company is purchasing three homes on David Road and the City is purchasing the property at 6580 David Road in order to complete the Banker Drive project. Lowe's has spent $600,000 in purchasing the properties along David Road, based on agreements negotiated during the development process. Staff is requesting emergency action. Mr. McCash indicated that he will abstain on this matter. Mr. Smith noted that since there are not five votes for emergency action, staff recommends holding this over for second reading and public hearing on January 5, 1999. There will be a second reading and public hearing at the January 5 Council meeting. Ordinance 133-98 - An Ordinance Amending Section 153.031 of the Zoning Code to Permit Office Uses Within the RI, Restricted Industrial District. Mayor Kranstuber introduced the ordinance and moved referral to Planning Commission. Mr. Adamek seconded the motion. Mr. McCash stated that Planning Commission has already reviewed this and will send a recommendation to Council. Mayor Kranstuber withdrew his motion. Ms. Clarke clarified that rezoning applications must be referred to Planning Commission, but Code changes require a recommendation from the Planning Commission. This is already in process. The minutes from P&Z will be forwarded to Council when RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meeting , _ _..ez, e.,e~ e .e....., ..~.ti~ ,,,,...ee..ee , e~e,~. u m City Council Meeting Page I I DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO. 10148 Held necembex 7, 1g9~ 19 completed. There will be a second reading and public hearing at the January 5 Council meeting. R--. Ordinance 134-98 - An Ordinance Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the Dunmere Bike Path Bridge Project, and Declaring an Emergency. ~ Mayor Kranstuber introduced the ordinance. Mr. McDaniel stated this is a bridge project relating to Dunmere Park that had been scheduled for earlier in the year. Design changes were subsequently made, and the project was rebid. Staff is recommending acceptance of this bid. Mr. Adamek asked why the developer did not contribute to this project. Mr. McDaniel stated that, typically, the City does not require developer contribution for this type of item. In this specific case, the park was split between two separate developments. Mr. Adamek clarified that this project then has been initiated by the City to join two already developed parks. Mr. McDaniel confirmed this. Mr. McCash asked if the City has worked previously with this contractor. Mr. McDaniel responded that this contractor is currently working on the Coffinan Park shelter house and the restroom facility on the north side of Darree Fields. The City has been very satisfied with their work. Mayor Kranstuber moved to treat this as emergency legislation. Mr. Adamek seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes. Vote on the ordinance -Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. " Adamek, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. INTRODUCTION & PUBLIC HEA iN - RF O TION~ Resolution 60-98 - A Resolution Modifying the Terms of Certain Board and Commission Members of the City of Dublin. Mayor Kranstuber introduced the resolution which extends the terms of Tim Lecklider, Carole Olshavsky, Kathryn Epp, and Richard Ferguson until March 31, 1999. This is in keeping with Council's revised time frame for appointments. Vote on the resolution - Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. Resolution 61-98 - A Resolution Requesting the Delaware and Franklin County Auditors to Draw and the Delaware and Franklin County Treasurers to Issue a Draft to the Director of Finance of the City of Dublin for any Money that Maybe in the County Treasury to the Account of the City of Dublin. Mayor Kranstuber introduced the resolution. Mr. Hansley stated that this is a routine action which enables the City to receive its monies from the county at an earlier date. Staff is recommending adoption. Vote on the resolution -Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. • Council Round able Mr. Adamek thanked staff and Council for their efforts on the budget review and the fee revisions. Mrs. Boring reported that: 1. There were a number of memos in the packet which may require Council action. She asked for direction from staff on the Washington Township matter. Mr. Smith explained that this involves a land acquisition matter and no Council action is required at this time. Mr. Hansley noted that if Council has any strong objections to the items in the memo, that can be discussed at a later time. 2. A draft noise ordinance was included in the packet. Mr. Hansley stated that staff is recommending that this be referred to the Public Services Committee. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Meeting Du~1iri~~ily Council Meeting Page I2 DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO. 10148 Held ~prPmha~ ']199$ 19 Mrs. Boring moved that the draft noise ordinance be referred to the Public Services Committee. Mr. Reiner seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes. _ 3. Ms. Puskarcik has forwarded a memo to Council regarding a proposal to move the St. Patrick's Day festivities to Old Dublin. As Ms. Puskarcik is not present tonight, can discussion be delayed until the next meeting? Mr. Hansley responded that any questions or concerns can be discussed at the January 5 meeting. 4. Thanked Chief Bostic of the Washington Township Fire Department for the time spent with the East Dublin residents on the proposed plan for the new fire station. 5. Thanks also to the Dublin Police who attend all of the meetings of the East Dublin Civic Association. The Police were very responsive in their installation of a speed trailer on Summitview Road. 6. She is also pleased that the Krier Drive extension has been completed. This eases travel in the Sawmill Road area. Mr. Reiner reported that the Community Development Committee will meet on Monday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss funding of the storm water study recommendations. Mr. McCash noted that additional signage is needed at the Krier Drive intersection with Martin Road to alert drivers that the traffic on Krier Drive does not stop. Mr. Kindra stated that staff received several phone calls about this and signage has now been added. He explained that afour-way stop would have brought more traffic onto ~ Martin Road, and this was a concern expressed by the Martin Road residents. Mayor Kranstuber wished everyone a Merry Christmas. He complimented staff on the very nice tree lighting ceremony at the Rec Center. Mayor Kranstuber moved to adjourn to executive session at 10:10 p.m. for discussion of land acquisition matters. Mr. Adamek seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes. Mayor Kranstuber announced that the meeting will not be reconvened following the executive session. Vii!? Mayor -Presiding Officer Clerk of Council