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Mayor Kranstuber called the informal portion of the Dublin City Council meeting to order at 7:15
p.m. on Monday, May 20, 1996.
Comments from Staff
Ms. Grigsby reported that the House Bill related to income tax is scheduled for hearing this week,
and Council members should contact staff if there aze any questions regazding the legislation.
Ms. Jordan reported that the permanent staff for the Rec Center have now been hired. The furniture
for the Center will be installed next week.
Ms. Puskazcik distributed several proposals for the revisions to the Rec Center logo and asked
Council for their input.
Following brief discussion, Mayor Kranstuber moved approval of Option 2 which consists of
"Dublin" in lazge letters with the shamrock dotting the "i" and a wave beneath it.
Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Ms. Hide
Pittaluga, no; Mrs. Stillwell, yes.
Ms. Puskarcik also reported that the response to the Memorial Tournament invitations has been
excellent. The City's event will be at maximum capacity.
Mayor Kranstuber called the formal portion of the Dublin City Council meeting to order at 7:30
p.m.
Mrs. Stillwell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
Council members present were: Mayor Kranstuber, Mrs. Stillwell, Mr. Campbell, Mr. McCash,
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Ms. Hide Pittaluga, and Mr. Zawaly. Mrs. Boring was absent (excused).
Staff members present included: Mr. Hansley, Mr. Foegler, Mr. Smith, Ms. Grigsby, Mr. Hazding,
Mr. Kindra, Ms. Clazke, Mr. Lenz, Ms. Jordan, Ms. Beazden, Ms. Kennedy, Mr. McDaniel, Ms.
Puskarcik, and Lt. Geis.
Approval of the Minutes of the May 6, 1996 Meeting
Mr. Zawaly moved approval of the minutes of the May 6, 1996 meeting.
Mayor Kranstuber seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, abstain; Mr. Campbell,
yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, abstain; Mayor Kranstuber, yes.
Correspondence
Acting Clerk Judy Perry reported that there was no correspondence requiring Council action.
Comments from Visitors
Jodi Jackson. senior at Dublin Scioto High School and pazticipant in the Pre-Professional Academy
program spoke briefly about her internship with the Building and Engineering Divisions. She
thanked staff for making this learning opportunity available to her.
Council Round Table
Ms. Hide Pittaluga:
1. Congratulated Ms. Sonora for her recent Awazd of Merit from the Columbus Bronze Quill
competition.
2. Asked staff for afollow-up report on the income tax bill.
Mr. Smith responded that a memo was included in the packet regazding the bill. He was advised
" today that the bill is in committee. He will provide an update on the vazious bills before the state
legislature which affect local governments.
Mr. Zawalv:
1. Thanked Ms. Jordan for the fine memo in response to his inquiry about the indoor banked
track issue.
2. Thanked Mr. Hansley for his excellent letter regarding H.B. 36 sent to the State senators.
3. Praised Ms. Sonora and the Parks and Recreation staff for the awazd on the pazks
brochure.
4. Asked staff for an update regazding the letter he received requesting curbing at the entrance
to the Moors, a civic association within Muirfield.
Mr. Hansley stated that he will respond on this matter at the next meeting.
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Mr. Campbell:
1. Thanked staff for their extra efforts to beautify the City for the Muirfield Tournament
visitors.
2. Acknowledged Mr. Hansley's prompt response to the Tullymore Drive safety issues raised
by the Lowell Trace Civic Association. Staff has recommended additional speed limit signs
along that road.
Mr. McCash:
1. Congratulated Scottish Comers second grader Victoria Beith who won the Invention
Convention last week. She designed a retractable wall extension cord.
2. Noted that he has reseazched the current Dublin Code and found no provision addressing
standazds for private street construction. He would like to have staff investigate possible
engineering standazds for the construction of private streets.
Mr. McCash moved to refer this matter to staff for recommendation.
Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Ms. Hide
Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes.
Mr. Hansley stated that staff will provide a recommendation within 60 days.
Mr. Zawaly then expanded the request to have staff provide the rationale as to the justification for
allowing private streets. He added that he would support allowing no further private streets and
requiring that all streets be brought up to the level of public streets.
There was no objection from other Council members to this amendment to the motion.
Mrs. Stillwell:
1. Commented that she was honored to represent Council last week at the Police Memorial
Service at the Justice Center. This community is very safe and secure due to the efforts of
the Police and Fire Departments.
2. Noted that another Dublin student was given honorable mention at the Invention Convention
last week.
3. Wished a "Happy Birthday" to Peter Lenz who will celebrate his birthday tomorrow.
4. Noted that she distributed information to Council tonight regazding House Bill 36 -the
annexation bill. This information was provided by MORPC. Testimony on the bill will be
taken beginning tomorrow.
Mr. Hansley reported that he and Mr. Foegler will testify on Dublin's behalf.
Mr. Smith added that Rocky Black at the Governor's office can be contacted by municipal
representatives. The governor is taking an active role because he has concerns about the impact of
this bill on the growth of municipalities.
5. Reported that Mr. Kindra had provided a memo in the packet regarding the status of the I-73
turnpike, including a resolution that the Transportation Advisory Committee of MORPC
recommended to the full commission. Ultimately, Delawaze County and the City of
Delawaze did not agree on the alternatives and there continues to be no financial sponsorship
for the Delawaze bypass at this point.
Mayor Kranstuber:
1. Announced that Gordon Foods will have a grand opening of their new store on June 18.
They will occupy the former Designer Shoe Wazehouse facility on 161. Council members
are invited to attend.
2. Reported that he will attend the grand opening of Ameritech at the Sun Center across
Sawmill on Sunday, May 26.
3. Noted that Council Member Zawaly will represent Council at the D.A.R.E. graduation on
Thursday evening at Deer Run. Council Member Campbell will attend the Friday D.A.R.E.
graduation at Wyandot.
4. Announced that he will attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Cleveland on June 22-25.
5. Noted that Big Beaz will hold a grand opening at their new Avery Road store on Wednesday
morning.
6. Reported that plans for the teen boazd continue. A preliminazy meeting will be held on June
4 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, and all Council members are welcome to attend. The
response to date has been excellent.
7. Noted that he would still like to have the costs of the change order for the running track.
Mr. Lenz responded that he will provide this to Council by the next meeting.
LEGISLATION
Tabled Legislation
Ordinance No. 41-96 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Cable
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Television Franchise Agreement with Ameritech/New Media, Inc. (Second reading tabled until
May 20, 1996)
Ordinance No. 42-96 - An Ordinance Extending the Time Warner Communications Franchise
Agreement. (Second reading tabled until May 20, 1996)
Ms. Hide Pittaluga, Public Services Committee Chair noted that she recommends that these
ordinances be tabled for at least another two weeks.
Mr. Campbell moved to table Ordinance Nos. 41-96 and 42-96 until June 3, 1996.
Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Ms. Hide
Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes.
Third Readings
Ordinance No. 12-96 (Amended) - An Ordinance Establishing a Transportation Task Force for
the City of Dublin. (Third Reading)
Mr. Zawaly moved to amend Section 3, adding after the first sentence, "When making appointments
to the Transportation Task Force, Council should seek and consider recommendations from the
business, residential and public communities, including but not limited to local chambers of
commerce, civic and homeowners associations, government entities, and school districts."
Mr. Campbell seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly,
yes; Mayor I{ranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes.
Mr. Campbell thanked the Administrative Committee for their efforts with this legislation and
particulazly Mr. Zawaly for the amendment drafted in response to the Chamber's concerns.
Vote on the ordinance -Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr.
Zawaly, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes.
Mrs. Stillwell noted that the task force openings will now be advertised.
Mr. Campbell requested that Ms. Beazden notify the Dublin Chamber of Commerce that the task
force has now been established.
Mr. Zawaly noted that the Dublin Retention and Expansion Task Force had originally made the
recommendation to Council to create the transportation boazd, and he thanked them for their efforts.
Resolution No. 08-96 - A Resolution Adopting the City of Dublin's Goals for 1997. (Third
Reading)
Mr. McCash moved to amend goal 97-7 to read as follows: "Municipal facilities. Council should
fund immediate studies of the need for Phase II of the Recreation Center, a new municipal building,
a cultural & performing arts center, and a senior center. The analysis should include an evaluation
of potential sites, including but not limited to the Coffman Pazk azea and the Old Dublin Area. The
studies should determine the ability of various azeas to support and accommodate the city's current
and future needs as well as the current and future impact of the facilities upon those azeas."
Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion -Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber,
yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes.
Vote on the resolution - Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr.
Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes.
Mayor Kranstuber asked if there is a process in place to monitor progress on the goals.
Mrs. Stillwell responded that these goals aze actually for 1997-99.
Mr. McCash reaffirmed that it is his recommendation that the study regazding municipal facilities
be forwazded to the Community Development Committee for review.
Mayor Kranstuber emphasized that it is important that all of Council and the Community Plan
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Steering Committee aze apprised of this study as well.
Mr. Zawaly added that the Administrative Committee will review the adopted goals and discuss
plans for implementing them.
Second Readings
Ordinance No. 45-96(E) - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 150 of the Dublin Codified
Ordinances with Respect to Contractor Registration, and Declaring an Emergency. (Second
Reading)
Mr. Lenz explained the changes being implemented with this ordinance. Homeowners who are
doing their own work in their own homes will not be required to register as a contractor. They will,
however, still have to have a building permit and will have to sign an affidavit stating that they aze
doing their own work. Any subcontractor hired by the homeowner will still have to pay for a
contractor's registration in Dublin. Homeowner's insurance will cover the liability for a homeowner
doing his own work. Building permit fees will still be applicable for a project. Mr. Lenz noted that
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emergency action is requested due to the building season commencement.
Mr. Zawaly moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat the legislation as an emergency.
Mr. Campbell seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell,
yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes.
Vote on the ordinance - Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor
' Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes.
Ordinance No. 46-96 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract
with the Maternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge ll9 Regarding Wages, Hours, Terms and
Conditions of Employment, and Declaring an Emergency. (Second Reading)
Mr. Campbell moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat this as emergency legislation.
Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide
Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes.
Vote on the ordinance -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr.
McCash, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes.
Ordinance No. 48-96 - An Ordinance Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the New
Recreation Center Fitness Equipment and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a
Contract for Procurement of Said Equipment, and Declaring an Emergency. (Second Reading)
Mr. Campbell moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat this as emergency legislation.
Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion -Mayor l{ranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Ms. Hide
Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes.
Vote on the ordinance - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mayor
Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes.
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Ordinance No. 49-96(Amended) - An Ordinance Amending Title III ("Administration") of the
Dublin Codified Ordinances to Establish Chapter 37 ("Contracting and Competitive Bidding
Procedures"). (Second Reading)
Mr. Hansley stated that the amended language in the ordinance is responsive to concerns raised at
the workshop session last Monday.
Discussion followed regarding consistency with the Revised Charter.
Mr. Campbell moved to refer the matter of amending Ordinance No. 49-96 to the Administrative
Committee for recommendation to Council for the June 3 meeting.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Ms. Hide
Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes.
Resolution No. 09-96 - A Resolution to Repeal the Existing Council Rules of Order and to
Adopt New Council Rules of Order. (Second Reading)
Mr. Zawaly moved to table the second reading of the resolution until the June 3 Council meeting.
Mr. McCash seconded the motion.
Mayor Kranstuber noted that a resident is present to comment on this resolution.
Wallace Maurer. Dublin Road asked if this is enabling legislation to put the Revised Charter into
effect. He is very concerned with the confidentiality clause contained in the Revised Charter in
regard to the open meeting provisions. He asked for clarification from Council.
Mayor Kranstuber stated that the resolution before Council tonight relates to the Council Rules of
Order. Council members are very sensitive to the sunshine law regarding their meetings.
Mr. Campbell emphasized that during the 6 years he has served on Council, executive sessions have
been held on only the topics permitted by law. The Revised Charter allows Council to establish by
ordinance additional circumstances where executive sessions are permitted. Any such ordinances
will have a full public hearing when they are brought before Council.
Mr. Zawaly added that under the Revised Charter, new legislation will be required to add any
category to the list of topics permitted to be discussed in executive session. At this time, only
litigation, personnel and land acquisition can be discussed in executive session.
Vote on the motion to table - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr.
Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes.
Mr. Campbell thanked Mr. Zawaly for the tremendous amount of work that he is doing on the Rules
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of Order.
Consent Agenda Items
Mr. McCash requested that Ordinance No. 53-96 be removed from the consent agenda.
Mr. Campbell moved to introduce Ordinance Nos. 50-96 and 52-96 and to treat them as consent
agenda items.
Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Stillwell,
yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes.
Ordinance No. 50-96 - An Ordinance Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the New Police
Firearms and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for Procurement of Said
Equipment. (First Reading)
Ordinance No. 52-96 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinances to
Revise the Fee and Service Charge Revenue/Cost Comparison System. (First Reading)
First Readines
Ordinance No. 51-96 - An Ordinance Amending the Annual Appropriations for the Fiscal Year
Ending December 31, 1996, and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading)
Mr. Hansley stated there was a detailed memo in Council packets explaining each of the additional
requests for appropriations. Ms. Grigsby is present to answer any questions. Staff recommends
adoption by emergency.
Mrs. Stillwell introduced the ordinance and moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat this
as emergency legislation.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McCash,
yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes.
Vote on the ordinance - Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mayor
Kranstuber, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes.
Mr. Zawaly then recused himself from participating in any discussion regarding Ordinance No. 53-
96 and left Council Chambers.
Ordinance No. 53-96 - An Ordinance Accepting a Quit Claim Deed from the Muirfield
Association, Inc. for Pedestrian Tunnels and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Easement Agreement. (Frst Reading)
Mr. Campbell introduced the legislation.
Mr. Smith suggested an amendment to page 1 of the easement agreement, pazagraph 4, sentence 1.
Language to be added is, "as it relates to the azea that is included in the easements." This
clazification is necessazy because there aze other drainage systems and this agreement covers only
the ones which relate to the azea included in the easements.
Mr. McCash clazified that the City will be responsible only for the structural integrity of the tunnels
and not for the general drainage of the stormwater runoff.
Mrs. Stillwell requested that a comma be added in pazagraph 4, line 5, after the word "system".
Following brief discussion of a fax sent to Council with corrected language in the acceptance
agreement, Mr. Smith confirmed that the language in the acceptance agreement will be corrected to
read, "The City of Dublin herein accepts any interest Muirfield Association. Inc. may have in the
pedestrian tunnels contained in the public rights-of--way dedicated to the City of Dublin in each phase
of Muirfield Village where such pedestrian tunnels aze located and as delineated on the subdivision
plats in all developed phases of Muirfield Village in Franklin and Delawaze County, Ohio, in
accordance with the memorandum dated October 31, 1995, from Steven J. Smith to the Public
Services Committee of Dublin City Council adopted by the Dublin City Council at its meeting on
Monday, November 20, 1995, at 7:30 p.m., which is incorporated herein and made a part hereof."
Mayor Kranstuber moved to amend the quit claim deed, acceptance and easement agreement per the
corrections offered by Mr. Smith and Council Member Stillwell tonight.
Mr. Campbell seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mayor
Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes.
Mr. Campbell moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat this as emergency legislation in
view of the safety issues involved with this roadway system of the City.
Mayor Kranstuber seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr.
McCash, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes.
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Vote on the ordinance -Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Ms. Hide
Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes.
Mr. Campbell moved to introduce Resolution Nos. 10-96 through 20-96, waive the three-time
reading rule and treat them as emergency legislation. The exhibits aze those as provided to Council
tonight in the red folders. He asked that the clerk read the names of the roads and the property
° owners for the record.
Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion.
Mr. Smith provided an explanation of the fee simple interest versus the temporazy taking of the
properties and the process for the takings.
Mrs. Stillwell thanked the legal staff for taking the time to individually contact each of the residents
by phone today to explain the process.
Mr. Smith confirmed that the resolutions distributed to Council tonight were the same as those in
the packet -the exhibits in the packet had been inadvertently reversed.
In response to Mrs. Stillwell, Mr. Foegler reaffirmed that staff is making every effort to minimize
the impact of this project on the affected property owners. The additional right-of--way and the
temporazy easements needed are extremely small.
Resolution No. 10-96 - A Resolution of Intent to Appropriate a .058 Acre Temporary
Construction Easement Owned by Thurmon and Patricia Floyd, Located on the East Side of
S.R. 745, in Washington Township, County of Franklin, State of Ohio, and Declaring an
Emergency. (First Reading)
Resolution No. 11-96 - A Resolution of Intent to Appropriate a .123 Acre Temporary
Construction Easement and a .016 Acre Fee Simple Interest Owned by Patricia Grimm
~ Schumann, Located on the East Side of S.R. 745, in Washington Township, County of
Franklin, State of Ohio, and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading)
Resolution No. 12-96 - A Resolution of Intent to Appropriate a .117 Acre Temporary
Construction Easement and a .018 Acre Fee Simple Interest Owned by Nancy Rector, Located
on the East Side of S.R. 745, in Washington Township, County of Franklin, State of Ohio, and
Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading)
Resolution No. 13-96 - A Resolution of Intent to Appropriate a .104 Acre Temporary
Construction Easement and a .038 Acre Fee Simple Interest Owned by Stephen Willson
Meagher, Located on the East Side of S.R. 745, in Washington Township, County of Franklin,
State of Ohio, and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading)
Resolution No. 14-96 - A Resolution of Intent to Appropriate a .029 Acre Temporary
Construction Easement and a .024 Acre Fee Simple Interest Owned by Lawrence W. and Karen
A. Noll, Located on the East Side of S.R. 745, In Washington Township, County of Franklin,
State of Ohio, and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading)
Resolution No. 15-96 - A Resolution of Intent to Appropriate a .014 Acre Temporary
Construction Easement and .001 Acre Fee Simple Interest Owned by Karen A. Noll, Located
on the East Side of S.R. 745, in Washington Township, County of Franklin, State of Ohio, and
Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading)
Resolution No. 16-96 - A Resolution of Intent to Appropriate a .007 Acre Temporary
Construction Easement Owned by Stanley A. Malatesta, Located on the East Side of S.R. 745,
in Washington Township, County of Franklin, State of Ohio, and Declaring an Emergency.
(First Reading)
Resolution No. 17-96 - A Resolution of Intent to Appropriate a .007 Acre Temporary
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Construction Easement Owned by Jane M. Fitch, Located on the South Side of Shannon Park
Drive, in the City of Dublin, County of Franklin, State of Ohio, and Declaring an Emergency.
(First Reading)
Resolution No. 18-96 - A Resolution of Intent to Appropriate a .007 Acre Temporary
Construction Easement Owned by Christine A. Dickinson, Located on the South Side of
Shannon Park Drive, in the City of Dublin, County of Franklin, State of Ohio, and Declaring
an Emergency. (First Reading)
Resolution No. 19-96 - A Resolution of Intent to Appropriate a .007 Acre Temporary
Construction Easement Owned by Deborah A. Klahr, Located on the South Side of Shannon
Park Drive and West Side of Coffman Road, in the City of Dublin, County of Franklin, State
of Ohio, and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading)
Resolution No. 20-96 - A Resolution of Intent to Appropriate a .009 Acre Temporary
Construction Easement Owned by Susan J. Insley, Located on the South Side of Shannon Park
Drive and West Side of Coffman Road, in the City of Dublin, County of Franklin, State of
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Ohio, and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading)
Mayor Kranstuber asked if anyone was present to testify on the resolutions. No one came forwazd.
Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell,
yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes.
° Vote on Resolution Nos. 10-96 throu hg 20-96 -Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr.
Zawaly, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes.
Other
Right-of-Wav Encroachment - Campden Lakes
Mr. Foegler indicated that Ms. Clark will give the staff presentation.
Howard Adams, 8445 Gullane Ct., Dublin, stated that this is a typical entry feature for subdivisions
within Dublin. The feature was approved by Planning & Zoning Commission. The Commission
was opposed to having the entry feature lighted and the applicant has agreed not to light the feature.
He believes that all issues have been resolved, and offered to respond to any questions from Council.
He added that he agrees to comply with all conditions set by the Planning Commission with their
approval.
Ms. Clazke gave a brief presentation, noting that the issue involves aright-of--way encroachment for
a stone sign to be constructed within the median. The sign is similaz to the entry feature of
Muirfield Village and it will display copy stating, "Campden Lakes Boulevazd". The Planning
Commission has recommended several conditions, including one that the applicant execute a hold
hazmless agreement so that the City would not be liable in any future accident involving the sign.
Mr. Zawaly noted that his understanding is that a separate entry feature has already been approved
for the subdivision. Tonight's discussion involves a road sign - not an entry feature similaz to
Muirfield's.
Mr. Adams explained that the entry serves two subdivisions - Wedgewood Hills and Campden
Lakes. For safety reasons, the developers had agreed to use one entry for both subdivisions. Since
the entry serves two subdivisions, the sign is worded, "Campden Lakes Boulevazd" denoting that
a motorist has arrived in the azea where the subdivisions aze located.
Mr. Zawaly expressed concern about establishing a precedent and asked for staff's rationale for
suggesting a deviation from the street sign standazds. He also noted that the subdivision will have
another entry feature at the subdivision entrance to the north.
Ms. Clazke responded that this sign constitutes an entry feature in that it highlights the entrance into
the subdivision and is similar to Muirfield Village in that it is a stone wall within the median, within
the public right-of--way. Since the entry feature encroaches within the right-of--way, Council has to
approve it. There are no similaz street signs within the City.
Mr. McCash commented that the extensive landscaping in this location together with a standard
street sign would indicate to motorists that they have arrived at a subdivision entrance.
Mr. Zawaly asked who will be responsible for maintenance of the proposed sign.
Mr. Adams responded that the homeowners association will do so.
Mr. Zawaly expressed concern that the homeowners could eventually return to Council and request
that the City take over maintenance of this azea which is located within the right-of--way.
Mr. Campbell suggested that the developer redesign this into an entry feature.
Mr. Adams requested that Council approve this as an entry feature tonight with the provision that
the other entry feature be dropped. If the developer chooses to retain the other entry feature instead,
this entry feature will then be dropped and merely landscaped. The developers of Wedgewood Hills
have entrances off of Riverside Drive and are not concerned with having an identified entrance to
their azea on Summitview.
Mayor Kranstuber responded that he would rather consider this in two weeks than try to draft a
motion during tonight's meeting. He would prefer the proposal be in writing and contain only one
entry feature including a drawing.
Mr. Adams asked if it would be acceptable to Council if they return in two weeks and request an
entry feature off of Summitview which says, "Campden Lakes" with the provision that the entry
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feature 600 feet to the north is eliminated.
Mrs. Stillwell confirmed that this would then be an entry feature in the public right-of--way and there
would be only one.
Mr. McCash commented that he would not want to see the same sign in two weeks with the word
"boulevazd" removed. He would prefer that it actually be redesigned as an entry feature as opposed
to a sign.
Mr. Adams stated that they believe the sign as proposed with stone walls is consistent with the
Dublin image.
Discussion followed about the size of this entry feature in relation to the size of the development.
Mr. Zawaly emphasized that Mr. Adams should return to Council with an entry feature proposal
which would include landscaping.
Mr. Campbell moved to table this application to the June 3 meeting to allow the developer time to
prepaze a proposal for an entry feature for the project and allow Council adequate time to review
the proposal prior to the meeting.
Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga requested that a drawing be provided as well.
Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash,
yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes.
Final Plat - Balgriffin (Applicant: Avery Road, Ltd. and Mid States Development Corporation, c/o
Randall J. Asmo, 5720 Avery Road, Amlin, OH 43002)
Ms. Clazk noted that this is a single family subdivision plat which was approved by Planning &
Zoning Commission in 1994. Several delays in construction then occurred, and the applicant applied
fora 6-month extension which was approved by the Commission. The Planning Commission
requested that a detention basin be landscaped by the applicant and he agreed. The remaining
condition to be fulfilled is the installation of the landscaping which will be completed as soon as
weather permits.
Randy Asmo, 5720 Avery Road, representing the applicant offered to answer any questions from
Council.
Mrs. Stillwell moved to accept the final plat for Balgriffin with the conditions of Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Mr. Campbell seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber,
yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes.
At this point, Mayor Kranstuber recused himself from the discussion involving Caplestone Lane
proposed agreements and left Council Chambers.
Caplestone Lane -Proposed Agreements
Vice Mayor Stillwell noted for the record that Mayor Kranstuber has recused himself from all of the
discussions that Council has had regarding this matter.
Mr. Campbell gave a brief history of the issue as outlined in the memos provided in the packet from
the City Engineer and the Law Department. The initial request by the homeowners of Caplestone
Lane was to convert the street from a private to public street. A compromise has been reached with
the residents wherein the City will improve the intersection of Caplestone Lane and Dublinshire
Drive at an estimated cost of $50,952.00. This solution will address several of the problems. Staff
will prepaze legislation to acquire the right-of--way to improve this intersection. The Caplestone
Lane azea where the residences are located would remain private; the public street would consist of
the portion from the comer at Dublinshire to that point.
Mr. Campbell then moved that staff be instructed to prepaze the legislation to acquire the right-of-
way for the purpose of improvement of the intersection at Dublinshire and Caplestone Lane from
the corner to the point where the Caplestone Lane would remain private.
Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga noted that she has received several phone calls and letters from residents and
thanked them for voicing their concerns to Council.
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Mr. Zawaly thanked the residents and Mr. Campbell for their work on resolving this issue. The
compromise proposed is an excellent one.
Mr. Campbell expressed his appreciation to the residents for their patience throughout the process.
Mr. McCash noted that he had reseazched the Code on this matter and believes this street consists
of two areas - a front entry and a sepazate private street. This front entry azea is actually a private
driveway. In reviewing this process, Council is actually dealing with fixing the accessway to a
private street from a public right-of--way.
Randy Bank, 5560 Caplestone Lane, assured Council that the Association met in May and discussed
this at length. There was unanimous agreement with this proposal. The only remaining issue seems
to be regazding the island azea in the middle of the driveway entrance to their azea. Their
understanding is that the island azea would also be part of the right-of--way taken over by the Ciry.
Mr. Kindra clazified that the Ciry does not ordinazily maintain island azeas such as this; rather, they
aze maintained by homeowner associations.
Mr. Campbell then clazified that prior to preparation of the legislation, the residents should decide
if they want to keep the entry feature there. If so, they will have to maintain it. If the azea is just
grass, the Ciry will do normal right-of--way maintenance.
Mr. Campbell clarified that Mr. Banks should contact him or Mr. Kindra to let them know of the
residents' decision.
Mr. Foegler noted that a dedication plat can be prepazed by staff to make this azea a public right-of-
way. It would take approximately 60 days for Engineering to prepaze.
Mr. Banks stated that the residents will likely want to keep the entry as it currently exists and
continue to maintain it.
Following discussion, Mr. Campbell asked that Mr. Banks poll the residents and let the Ciry know
within a few days what their preference is. Unless staff heazs something to the contrary by the end
of the week, staff will assume that the residents want to keep the entry as is and continue maintaining
the entry.
Mr. Foegler confirmed that staff will then put notes on the plat that the maintenance of the
landscaped island is the responsibility of the homeowners association as is standard procedure.
Following discussion about timeframes, Mr. Campbell amended his motion to reflect that the design
and construction for the project be completed this construction season.
Mr. Zawaly seconded the amendment.
Mr. Foegler clazified that the major pazt of the structural problems can be addressed this
construction season; the resurfacing portion will be done as soon as practicable.
Vote on the motion asamended -Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. McCash, yes;
Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes.
Mrs. Stillwell expressed appreciation to Mr. Banks and to Council and staff for their hard work on
resolving this matter.
Council Committee Reports
" Mr. McCash, Community Development Committee noted that minutes of their recent meeting were
distributed in packets. Several items were considered at the meeting, including: sidewalk and street
tree waivers; revisions of the fence code; and sandwich board signs on 161. The Law Director is
currently reviewing the waiver provisions; Planning staff is reviewing the fence code amendments
for recommendation to Council; Mr. Foegler is working on proposals for a gateway or entry feature
to replace the sandwich boazd signs.
Mrs. Stillwell, Administrative Committee reported that they will meet on Thursday to review the
Rules of Order and the contracting and bidding ordinance. She then briefly reported on their most
recent meeting:
1. The Strategic Communications Plan was reviewed by the Committee. It was determined that
there is a gap in the Plan regarding the Council communication aspect. The Committee
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needs to bring some closure to this matter. The Committee believes that in terms of
providing methods to enhance Council's positive image, establish pro-active communications
with the public, and provide timely dissemination of factual information, that the Plan could
be improved. They will work with the Public Information office on this.
~ 2. Regazding the legislative tracking process, a strategy was proposed in the last packet to
address this. She suggests a summer breakfast meeting with legislators to reaffirm the City's
~ ongoing relationships. A process also needs to be established with-the Municipal League
to coordinate with other municipal groups. The Committee will continue discussions to
refine this process.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga, Public Services Committee reported that:
1. She .attended a National League of Cities telecommunications conference last week which
was extremely valuable. A repeated theme was the importance of involvement at the state
level with regazd to telecommunications issues which will be brought before the legislature.
Mr. McDaniel is working with other cities on this. Another point emphasized at the
conference was the importance of a telecommunications policy for cities. The
Telecommunications Act passed in 1996 has faz-reaching implications for cities. She will
continue to work on formulating a telecommunications policy for the City.
2. A public presentation was made to the Public Services Committee recently by
Ameritech/New Media regazding what they will offer the City with approval of their
franchise agreement.
3. Discussion was held at the Committee regazding the Conleth Circle bike path issue. The
issues are more complicated than they first appeared to be, and staff is working to propose
a solution which will address the safety issues while not reducing access to the pazk.
4. Regazding the Dublin Road bike path, the Committee agrees with staff's recommendation
to do an environmental impact study of the azea which will take approximately 9 months.
There was no objection from Council members to this course of action.
5. The extended area service issue was also discussed and three options presented to the
Committee. The Committee advocates pursuing the extended azea service option at this
time. There was no objection from Council members.
6. In regazd to the Time-Wazner hub to be located in Coffman Park, Mr. McDaniel will
provide more information to the Committee prior to any recommendation being made to
Council.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga, ad hoc Computer Committee reported that they held a productive meeting with
staff. She noted that this issue needs to be reviewed within the context of the entire
telecommunications issue and will provide a report to Council on this matter and the
telecommunications policy matter within the next couple of weeks.
Mrs. Stillwell requested that staff provide an update on land acquisition efforts at an executive
session at the next Council meeting on June 3.
Discussion followed about the direction given to staff late last yeaz regazding acquisition of the gas
stations.
Further discussion about the desires of the present Council in regazd to land acquisition will be held
in an executive session following the June 3 Council meeting.
Mrs. Stillwell thanked Judy Perry, Assistant Clerk for filling in for the Clerk of Council who is
attending a clerk's conference.
Mr. Zawaly suggested that the Finance Committee handle the cost workshop which is scheduled on
Wednesday evening. All of Council is welcome to attend, but the Committee could work through
the issues.
Following brief discussion, Mr. Campbell moved to refer the revisions to the fee and service chazge
revenue/cost compazison system to the Finance Committee for recommendation to Council.
Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Ms. Hide
Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes.
Mr. Campbell noted that in a recent NLC newsletter, it states that Columbus is hosting a major
world class economies event on October 6-8 at the Hyatt Capital Squaze. He suggested that Dublin
volunteer to assist with this event and confirm this in writing to Mayor Lashutka.
There was no objection from Council members.
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Mr. McCash commented that the assignment list which is forwarded in the Council packets has been
very helpful. He asked that staff review the list to update the status of the assignments.
Mayor Kranstuber adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
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