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The regularly scheduled meeting of the Dublin City Council was called to order by Mayor
Jan Rozanski at 7:30 p. m. on Monday, September 28, 1992 and Mr. Kranstuber led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Members of Council present for roll call were: Mr. Kranstuber, Mr. Amorose, Mayor
Rozanski, Mr. Strip, Mr. Sutphen, and Mr. Campbell. Mrs. King arrived at 7:33 p.m.
Mr. Hansley, City Manager, and Mr. Smith, Law Director, were also present.
Aunroval of Minutes of September 14 1992 Meeting
Mr. Amorose moved and Mr. Kranstuber seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the
September 14, 1992 meeting.
Vote on the Motion - Mr. Sutphen, abstain; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr.
Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes.
Correspondence
The Clerk reported that a notice of hearing on the D-5 permit application by Pat Grabill was
sent to Council. The hearing was scheduled for 10 a.m. tomorrow, but has been postponed.
A new date has not been set for the hearing at this time.
Comments from Visitors
Linda Gadek, 5591 Dumfries Court, and Marlene Moore, 8131 Crossgate Court, Dublin
Women's Club, thanked Council for their support of the recent Festival of the Arts through
the bed tax funds. They presented a framed arts festival poster to Council.
Mayor Rozanski commented that he enjoyed the festival and it appeared to be very
successful this year. He thanked them on behalf of Council for the poster and for all of
their hard work in staging the festival this year.
Legislation
Ordinance No. 98-92 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 181 ("Income Tax") of the
Codified Ordinances of the City of Dublin. (Tabled Ordinance)
Mr. Kranstuber moved to remove the Ordinance from the table.
Mrs. King seconded the motion.
Mr. Strip reported that he will meet with two public accountants and representatives from
the City's Finance Department on Thursday morning to discuss the proposed changes. He
recommended that the Ordinance be tabled indefinitely to allow adequate time for input from
area accounting firms.
Mr. Kranstuber withdrew his motion.
Mrs. King withdrew her second of the motion.
The Ordinance is tabled indefinitely.
Ordinance No. 104-92 - An Ordinance Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for Road
Salt for the Time Period Covering November 1, 1992 through March 31, 1992 and
Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Contract Governing the Procurement of
Said Salt. (Second Reading)
Mr. Hansley reported that there is no new information on this Ordinance.
There will be a third reading of the Ordinance at the October 5, 1992.
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Dublin. (Second Reading)
Mr. Sutphen commented that he believes the mission statement should be shorter in length.
^ He has discussed this with Mr. Hansley.
Mr. Hansley responded that staff members made an attempt to shorten the statement, but
found that it was difficult to do so without leaving out important points. He added that staff
is open to suggestions from Council.
There were no other comments from Council. There will be a third reading of the
Resolution at the October 5, 1992 meeting.
Resolution No. 42-92 - A Resolution Requesting Approval to Submit to the State of
Ohio for "H-Hazard Uses" Certification for Plan Review by the City of Dublin Division
of Building Inspection, and Declaring an Emergency. (Second Reading)
Mr. Lenz reported that he has not received any questions from Council members since the
last meeting in regard to this resolution. He introduced Tom McCash, architect from
Meacham & Apel who performs plan review for the City of Dublin.
Mr. McCash stated that several existing businesses within the City fall into the category of
"H-Hazardous" uses for permitting purposes as do small storage businesses where volatile
chemicals or paints are stored, requiring review by both the City of Dublin as well as by
the State of Ohio. This presents a coordination problem for permitting and inspection,
resulting in delays for the building permit applicant.
Mr. Lenz then explained the Building Code categories for various uses -Business,
Mercantile, Education, Assembly, and H-Hazard. He also commented that staff has notified
the Builders' Exchange about this proposed change and they are supportive.
Mr. Lenz explained that he is requesting Council act on this as emergency legislation in
order to present this document to the Board of Building Standards at their November
meeting.
Mr. Amorose moved to waive the three-time reading Wile and treat as emergency legislation.
Mrs. King seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Kranstuber,
yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes.
Vote on the resolution - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mayor
Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes.
Resolution No. 43-92 - A Resolution in Support of a Request to Ohio Bell, GTE and
the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio by Certain Residents of the City of Dublin, and
Declaring an Emergency. (Second Reading)
Mr. Hansley stated that staff is supportive of this resolution. Mr. McDaniel has contacted
i, Ohio Bell and is trying to set a meeting between Ohio Bell and GTE to resolve this on an
informal basis. The two companies have indicated that they are willing to work out the
problems with the phone directories; the toll charges are a more complicated issue.
Michael Kranitz, 6915 Roundwood Court, Lowell Trace, addressed Council on this
resolution. He commented that:
1. Subdivision residents are served by GTE and have been assigned a Plain City
exchange. Residents Cast C11I the general Columbus area without incurring toll
charges; however, Ohio Bell governs tolls chargEd from the City of Columbus to the
Plain City area. Ohio Bell has elected to classify calls from Columbus to Plain City
as toll calls. As an example, to call downtown Columbus from his home there is no
toll. But to call his home from downtown Columbus there is a toll charge. He
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the same problem. He is requesting that Council assist the affected residents of the
City of Dublin to resolve this problem. He believes that, as Dublin residents, they
are entitled to all of the same services given to other Dublin residents.
2. These residents are not included in the Greater Columbus area phone directory and
must pay to get a Columbus phone directory. Out-of--town friends or family who
call information are unable to obtain phone numbers by asking for information for
Columbus, Ohio. They must instead ask for information for Dublin, Ohio. This
makes it difficult for someone who knows only that his friend lives in the Columbus,
Ohio area.
Mr. Kranitz is an attorney and offered his services to assist staff in working out this
problem.
Mr. McDaniel stated that he is working with Ohio Bell and GTE to resolve the problem,
and will contact PUCO if necessary.
Mr. Hansley commented that rate changes would be easier to negotiate than adjusting phone
company service boundaries.
Mr. Strip stated that there are other residents of the City of Dublin that are affected by this
situation -Wexford Woods, Wellington Woods, etc., which necessitated the change of
language in the resolution to "certain residents". He believes it is important for the City
to support its residents to resolve this situation.
Mr. Sutphen moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat as emergency legislation.
Mr. Kranstuber seconded the motion.
Mr. Amorose expressed concern that the language be changed to reflect a broader area
which could include future annexation areas.
Mr. Hansley suggested that Council pass the proposed resolution tonight, with the thought
that as new water and service area boundaries are established within the next few months,
a second resolution could be passed to include this in a larger equal services area for utilities
such as telecommunications.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Kranstuber,
yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes.
Carol Richards, 7149 Wellington Court, Wexford Woods, and Donna Norton, Wexford
Woods resident, stated that they are in support of the comments made by Mr. Kranitz
regarding the proposed resolution.
Vote on the resolution - Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr.
Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes.
Ordinance No. 109-92 - An Ordinance Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the
ri Electronics System at the Dublin Justice Center, Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute a Contract Governing Said Project, and Declaring an Emergency. (First
Reading)
Mr. Sutphen introduced the ordinance.
Mr. Lenz stated that this portion of the Justice Center project was rebid and requested that
this be passed as emergency legislation in order to meet the timeframes for the project.
In response to Mr. Strip's questions, Mr. Lenz stated that this was part of the original
budget and the project remains within budget. The original bid on this portion was
approximately $250,000 -well over the engineer's estimate of $150,000. For this reason,
the electronics system portion was rebid. Staff believes that this bid represents a good value
for the city.
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for the Justice Center will be July of 1993.
Mr. Kranstuber moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat this as emergency
legislation.
Mr. Strip seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mrs. King,
yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes.
Vote on the ordinance - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr.
Amorose, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. King, yes; 1VIr. Strip, yes.
Ordinance No. 110-92 - An Ordinance Providing for a Change of Zoning of 31.59 Acres
of Land, Located on the Northeast Corner of Rings Road and Wilcox Road to be
rezoned from: R-1B, Restricted Suburban Residential District (Washington Township
Classification) to: PLR, Planned Low Density Residential District. (First Reading)
Mr. Amorose introduced the ordinance and moved that it be referred to Planning & Zoning
Commission.
Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion.
Mrs. King expressed concern with another proposed rezoning for the southwest area, in
consideration of the southwest plan update meeting scheduled for next week. She believes
it is appropriate to delay any action on this ordinance, with the approval of the law director,
until long-range planning for the southwest area is completed. She also cited the importance
the balance of commercial to residential development in the city.
Mr. Smith commented that under the process currently in place in the city, rezonings are
referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for their review and recommendation to
Council. The rezoning then comes back to Council in the form of a public hearing, at
which time Council has an opportunity to state what their concerns may be with the
proposed rezoning -the impacts of the rezoning on city services and infrastructures, etc.
The applicant has the expectation that the process commences with the filing of the
application and subsequent placement on the agenda. He recommends that Council refer
the rezoning to the Planning & Zoning Commission so that the applicant can hear what the
concerns of the Commission are, and then hear what Council's concerns are at the public
hearing.
Mr. Sutphen expressed concurrence with Mrs. King, making reference to a similar situation
in the northeast quadrant several years ago where a moratorium was imposed until a plan
could be adopted. He is concerned that sending this rezoning on to P&Z may send a
message to the developer that Council is supportive of continued rezonings in the southwest
quadrant. The developer may then spent a lot of money pursuing a project that Council
does not support.
Mr. Campbell agreed that the time to examine rezonings may very well be in the beginning
of the process, before it is referred to P&Z. If Council's posture is not to approve
residential rezonings at this point, he believes this should be made clear upfront to the
a developers. He added that there may be a question about the legality of such a position.
Mayor Rozanski commented that a possible solution would be to refer it to P&Z with a
cover letter expressing Council's position on residential rezonings.
Mr. Campbell agreed, stating that everyone involved in the planning process -staff,
commissions, developers -should be told exactly what Council's position is on these issues.
Mr. Amorose commented that all Council members have expressed concern about the
development of the southwest quadrant -the piecemeal rezoning, lack of traffic network
planned or utilities planned. He believes aone-year moratorium in the quadrant could be
justified until a southwest plan update is adopted. He added that it is important to provide
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gui ance o e amm~g omng ommission mem ers via suc an a op pan or e
area.
Mr. Kranstuber stated that he believes the proper place for discussion of percentages of
commercial and residential development is in the planning stage. He believes the developer
is entitled to a hearing of his proposal by the Planning & Zoning Commission. It should
be approved or disapproved based upon the merits of the application in relation to the
existing plan for the area.
Mr. Strip recommended that Council exercise caution in their discussion. He asked if this
was really a rezoning, or merely a transitional rezoning from Washington Township to
Dublin's zoning classification.
Mr. Foegler responded that this is a rezoning from a rural standard residential district to an
urban higher density single-family development.
Mr. Strip proposed that the Law Director give Council information on what their options
are in regard to this rezoning, and that it be tabled until such information is received.
Mr. Smith stated that he could provide this information, but added that he believes this is
a bigger issue than just the concerns about the development of the southwest quadrant, based
upon discussion of residential/commercial mix at a previous meeting. There is a
considerable body of law which has been developed throughout the country with respect to
municipalities, villages, cities, etc. placing limits on growth in any manner. He can provide
an opinion to Council as to their options under existing Ohio laws, but it would be
important to know if this opinion would involve a certain area where a study is being done
or involve the city as a whole with respect to a mix of commercial and residential
development.
Mr. Campbell responded that Council is seeking an opinion on both of these issues.
Mr. Smith added that he could not provide this information before the next Council meeting.
Mr. Foegler commented regarding the Southwest Plan update. A committee of the Planning
Commission, together with the Land Use Committee of Council, has been working with a
target of February of 1993 to update the comprehensive plan for the southwest quadrant and
make recommendations to Council. The committee has identified two primary issues, aside
from Council's concerns with residential balance and the fiscal impacts of different land use
patterns:
1. The issue of fireflow for water pressure - a life/safety concern. With all of the
multi-family development, there are existing questions related to the adequacy of fire
protection.
2. The issue of transportation systems. The system contained with the current plan
adopted for the southwest area is not adequate, and major modifications are needed.
A number of the rezonings which have been proposed significantly impact the
transportation plan and have to account for some relocated road systems.
Based on these concerns, the Land Use Committee has requested that the administration
prepare for Council's consideration a resolution or motion that would, in effect, put in
abeyance any further rezoning requests. This stay in the consideration of initial rezoning
requests would assist the committee in their planning efforts. Staff's intention is to discuss
this further with the Law Director, and to then bring something to Council in the form of
a motion at the next Council meeting.
Mr. Strip expressed concern with the word "stay" or "moratorium" because of the reaction
it will bring and the effect it could have on developers, school growth, land speculation, etc.
He stated that Council instead is seeking to explore its options in regard to future rezonings.
Mr. Kranstuber noted that the timeframe for the southwest plan update is very aggressive
with a February 1 target date. He believes the talk about moratoriums is unnecessary in
view of the schedule for update of the plan. He added that he is not supportive of actions
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o grow m u m a is ime; a issues ave no een a equa e y s u i or
examined in Land Use Committee.
Mayor Rozanski asked Ms. Clarke when this rezoning would be heard by P&Z if it is
m referred by Council tonight.
Ms. Clarke responded that it is currently on the agenda for October 8, 1992. Staff made
® the assumption that it would be referred to P&Z as is normally done. She added that the
case was reviewed by staff today, and there are some items that will require clarification
and may delay staff recommendations.
Mrs. King commented that her previous statement has been misconstrued -she did not use
the word "moratorium" intentionally, because she is not proposing a moratorium. She is
instead proposing a hold on additional rezonings until the southwest area plan update has
been completed. A moratorium, on the other hand, would mean a cessation of building.
There are thousands of residential lots in the development pipeline in the City of Dublin at
this time, and it will be years before all of the existing lots are built out. The balance of
commercial to residential development in the City may be restored before all of the
currently existing lots are built upon. She believes that use of the word "moratorium" does
send the wrong message, as previously stated by Mr. Strip. She agrees with tabling this
rezoning request until a list of options is provided by the Law Director.
Mr. Sutphen believes that Council has a responsibility to those living in the southwest
quadrant to adopt an updated plan in view of the drastic changes taking place in the area
between 270 and Avery Road.
Mayor Rozanski stated that Council needs to obtain information on the ratios of residential
to commercial development over the past few years to see if there has, in fact, been a
~ drastic change. He added that this issue seems to be a high priority for goal-setting - to
establish exactly what type of ratios Council desires.
Mr. Kranstuber commented that an action by Council to hold rezonings in a certain area
would constitute a moratorium. He added that he believes that the courts would not uphold
a city having growth controls based on the percentages of commercial and residential
development.
Mr. Strip interjected that Council is getting too far afield from tonight's issue. He
emphasized that Council has not spoken tonight about any of its intentions except one, and
that is shall the case be referred to P&Z or should we examine what our options are.
Mr. Kranstuber stated that the developer of the proposed rezoning has a right to a hearing
before P&Z - he believes it is absurd to table this rezoning of 31 acres. It should instead
be referred to P&Z and come back to Council for public hearing.
Mr. Campbell made an observation that Council has had a better exchange of views on this
issue in the past 10 minutes than has taken place over the past two years. He believes all
Council members are concerned with the tremendous amount of residential growth, but he
believes it is unlawful to impose a moratorium. He suggested that it be passed to P&Z with
a note of caution from Council asking them to look closely at residential rezonings. Council
y does need to address these issues in some reasonable fashion.
Vote on the motion to refer to P&Z - Mr. Strip, no; Mrs. King, no; Mr. Amorose, no;
Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Sutphen, no.
Mrs. King moved to table Ordinance No. 110-92 pending a recommendation from the Law
Director regarding Council's options.
Mr. Amorose seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose,
yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, no.
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Ordinance No. 111-92 - An Ordinance Providing for a Change of Zoning of 61.659
,~...r Acres of Land, Located on the North Side of Brand Road, Opposite Coventry Woods
Drive to be Rezoned from: R-1, Restricted Suburban Residential District to: PLR,
Planned Low Density Residential District. (First Reading)
Mr. Sutphen introduced the ordinance and moved that it be referred to Planning & Zoning
Commission.
Mr. Kranstuber seconded the motion.
Vote on the Motion - Mr. Strip, no; Mrs. King, no; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell,
yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes.
Mayor Rozanski asked why Council is approving this for referral to P&Z and not the
previous rezoning ordinance.
Mr. Sutphen responded that his issue with Ordinance No. 110-92 is its location in the
southwest quadrant. He has no issue with rezonings in the rest of the City of Dublin.
Mr. Campbell commented that he still believes that Council needs to examine the issue of
ratios of residential to commercial rezonings across the entire city. He requests that the
Law Director look at this issue both in and out of the southwest quadrant.
He also asked that Council send a message to P&Z to look closely at residential rezonings,
if that is the consensus of Council.
Mrs. King responded that Council needs to follow-up on Mr. Campbell's request for a
. message to Planning & Zoning. She believes it may be wise to hold off on this rezoning
as well, pending a complete discussion of the topic.
Mr. Hansley commented that it is important for Council to make a motion or pass an
ordinance expressing their opinions as stated tonight in order to give direction to staff and
to P&Z. It is difficult to interpret comments made by individual Council members and to
then gauge the thought of Council as a whole on these issues.
Mayor Rozanski suggested that Council proceed with the rest of tonight's agenda and
discuss this issue further under Council Roundtable. It is unfair to the audience and to staff
to cany on this discussion anymore at this point on the agenda.
Mr. Strip stated he would like to delay this discussion for a couple of meetings in order to
allow time to reflect on the issues.
Mayor Rozanski responded that Council could discuss the issue again at the Monday,
October 5 meeting of Council which is still prior to the October 8 P&Z meeting.
The consensus of Council was to continue this discussion at the Monday, October 5 Council
meeting.
- Ordinance No. 112-92 - An Ordinance Authorizing the Widening of Interstate 270 by
One Lane in Each Direction in the Median from State Route 161 to the East
Corporation Line Lying Within the City of Dublin, and Declaring an Emergency.
(First Reading)
Mrs. King introduced the ordinance.
Mr. Kindra stated that ODOT has requested that Council pass this legislation as a routine
matter, indicating support of widening 270 from State Route 161 to Route 3 in Westerville.
This will be a continuation of the widening project currently in process on 270 which will
continue to Westerville.
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' monies; there will be no cost to the City of Dublin. He estimated that the project will
probably be completed within two years.
Mr. Hansley commented that local congressional representatives were successful in lobbying
~ efforts to obtain $10,000,000 of federal funding for the project.
Mrs. King moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat as emergency legislation.
She added that the City of Dublin should offer whatever support is necessary to move this
project forward.
Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion -Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr.
Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes.
Vote on the ordinance - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor
Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Strip, yes.
Ordinance No.113-92 - An Ordinance Amending the Annual Appropriations Ordinance
for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1992, and Declaring an Emergency.
Mr. Strip introduced the ordinance.
Ms. Grigsby stated that a memorandum is attached which provides detail regarding each
section of additional appropriations requested. She offered to answer any questions Council
may have.
Mr. Strip moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat as emergency legislation.
~ Mr. Amorose seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes;
Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes.
Mayor Rozanski requested that Mark Jones provide an updated report on the Bridge and
High Street projects to Council.
Mr. Foegler asked for confirmation that the update Council is requesting is the relationship
between the bed tax applications and the 161 reconstruction project.
Mayor Rozanski confirmed this.
Vote on the ordinance - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr.
Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes.
Ordinance No. 114-92 - An Ordinance Authorizing the Construction of a Freeway
Surveillance System on Interstate 270 for that Portion Beginning at the South
Corporation Line and Ending at the East Corporation Line Lying Within the City of
Dublin, and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading)
~ Mrs. King introduced the ordinance.
Mr. Hansley commented that this is consent legislation providing permission for the state
to proceed with the project within the City's limits. It is basically a weather monitoring and
traffic monitoring system which would alert motorists to problems ahead. Staff recommends
adoption.
Mr. Kindra stated that he had observed a tape presented at a MORPC meeting of an area
where this system has been implemented. It is essentially an incident monitoring system
with cameras mounted on routes and a centralized computer room. The system will aid in
traffic control by means of changeable signs. A consultant will soon be selected for this
study, which should be completed by the end of 1993. Implementation will follow.
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rs. ng mov o waive a ree- ime rea mg ru e an rea as emergency egis a ion.
Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr.
Sutphen, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes.
Vote on the ordinance -Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor
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Rozanski, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes.
Resolution No. 44-92 - A Resolution Accepting the Amounts and Rates as Determined
by the Budget Commission and Authorizing the Necessary Tax Levies and Certifying
Them to the County Auditor, and Declaring an Emergency.
Mr. Amorose introduced the resolution.
Mr. Hansley commented that this is a routine annual activity required by state statute.
Ms. Grigsby stated that this resolution requests approval of the millage listed in the
document as being accurate. She has reviewed them and they are accurate. It was
requested to be emergency legislation as it is normally required to be filed by October 1.
This year, however, the county has given additional time for submittal. Staff will therefore
be requesting passage by emergency at the second reading on October 5.
There will be a second reading of the resolution at the October 5 Council meeting.
Regarding Resolution No. 45-92, the Law Director has requested that it not be introduced
tonight. This will be brought before Council at the October 5 meeting.
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Coventry Woods -Section 3
Ms. Clarke stated that this is a final plat for the last phase of Coventry Woods. The
proposal is for 16 lots and a 3.1 acre park. It was approved by Planning Commission on
September 10. There were four conditions imposed:
1. Identification of wooded portions on the site and all utility easements including
through the park area.
2. Reduction of the setback on Lots 154 and 155 to 25 feet.
3. Satisfaction of the Fire Department's request regarding the pavement width on the
cul-de-sac.
4. Satisfaction of the City Engineer with regard to the legal description.
Numbers two and three have been complied with. Regarding number one, the wooded
portions have been identified, but the utility easements are not shown on the plat submitted.
They are included on the tracing which the City will sign as a permanent record. Before
the city will sign off on the tracing, there must be satisfaction regarding the legal
description. There is currently a slight discrepancy between the historic surveys supplied
for the property and the contemporary boundary survey which was done. There is a
shortfall of 1/4 acre in the area set aside for parkland.
Staff wants to make sure that there is closure with the parkland which runs along the stream
between the Woods of Indian Run and Coventry Woods. This will be completed prior to
the time when the city signs off on the tracing.
Regarding the parkland discrepancy, Multicon, the developer, has submitted a letter to Janet
Jordan requesting permission to purchase the balance of the park requirement either through
contribution of extra funds spent on park improvements, i.e., facilities such as swingsets,
etc., or to spend it on plantings within the park. This alteration from the established plan
will require separate Council approval.
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the park requirement of one fourth acre. He also promised to make repairs to the bikepath
along Dublin Road on the other side of Coventry Woods where the electric company made
cuts.
Ms. Jordan noted that engineering of this project has resulted in several cuts through the
woods. She suggested putting the monetary value of the parkland shortage into park-grade
~ trees in these disturbed areas. This would be approximately $7,500, representing the value
of one-fourth acre of land.
Mrs. King moved to approve the final plat with conditions as stated.
Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mrs.
King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes.
Mr. Foegler requested that Council by separate action accept the placement of trees as
designated by the Parks Department in lieu of cash for the .25 acre shortfall.
Mr. Smith stated that this can be done by motion of Council.
Mr. Campbell moved to accept the placement of trees as designated by the Parks
Department in lieu of the cash value of .25 acre of land of $7,500.
Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion.
Mrs. King moved to amend the motion by stipulating that the trees planted be native Ohio
trees.
„~.°i Mr. Campbell and Mr. Sutphen accepted the amendment.
Vote on the amended motion -Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Kranstuber,
yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes.
Reports from Council Committees
Mr. Sutphen, Service Committee Chairperson, reported that Council members have been
given a copy of the minutes from Friday's meeting. Another meeting is scheduled for
Friday, October 30. He asked if Council members have any issues for the agenda on
October 30.
Mr. Amorose commented about the excess of guardrail at 33 and 161. Since the
intersection is being redone, he wonders if a guardrail is necessary in front of Fifth Third
Bank.
Mr. Sutphen agreed to investigate this issue with staff.
Mr. Strip, Finance Committee Chairperson, stated that two participants from special events
from this past year have complained about the charges for police costs assessed to them
when they bring a large event to the city. He proposed examining the city's policy related
to who should pay for this cost. One group has threatened to take their event elsewhere
because of this policy.
Mr. Hansley commented that staff has struggled with this issue over the past two years.
Staff has in some cases recommended to Council that police costs be waived for large events
that bring great numbers of people to Dublin hotels, thereby adding to bed tax funds.
Mr. Strip stated that he believes a policy should be sqt so that decisions are made more
objectively.
Ms. Puskarcik commented that currently, police costs are paid by the city for events which
are city sponsored, i.e., Dublin Irish Festival, Fourth of July. Events not sponsored by the
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Mr. Kranstuber, Land Use Committee, stated that the Committee met with Mr. Foegler
recently. The Committee suggested putting out a RFA for a consultant for the economic
development plan. The plan should be completed within 6 to 9 months.
He also stated that a letter was sent out to developers who met with the Land Use
Committee over the past several months. It summarizes the issues and the improvements
which have been made to date. He asked Mr. Foegler to see that Council members receive
a copy of this letter.
Regarding the Recreation Center Committee, Mr. Kranstuber stated that the short list of
architects was recently sent to Council.
Comments from Staff
Mr. Kindra introduced the new Assistant .City Engineer, Randy Bowman. Council
welcomed him to the City of Dublin.
Mr. Foegler introduced Remigijus Petrauskas of Lithuania, a planning professional from
Lithuania who will be visiting the city for 6 months under the Columbus Area International
Program.
Ms. Grigsby announced that the city's bond rating has been upgraded to Aa from Al which
signifies that the city is a high quality and low risk investment. This results in lower
interest rates for the debt issued by the city. The presentation to Moody's in New York was
made by NIr. Hansley, Mr. Foegler, Ms. Grigsby and bond counsel for the city. Last week
the bonds were sold for the Justice Center and the Dublin Village Center street lighting
project. The overall interest costs were 5.986 for the Justice Center and 5.513 for the
~ Dublin Village Center street lighting project.
Mr. Hanslev acknowledged the efforts of Ms. Grigsby and the Finance Department in
preparing documentation for the bond presentation.
Mayor Rozanski thanked staff on behalf of Council for their hard work in obtaining this
upgrade.
Mr. Kindra reported that the storm sewer crossing on Riverside Drive was completed last
week. Curb and gutter work will commence on the Wilcox project this week. The 161
storm sewer work is 100 percent complete now; the project is about 35 percent complete.
Curb and gutter will be started on the 161 project this week. The traffic signal has been
transferred to temporary poles so that the new poles can be installed.
Ms. Clarke stated that a schedule has been established for the southwest plan update
showing the different stages of the process, with the expectation that the plan will be given
to Council for adoption by the end of February or the beginning of March, 1993. A public
meeting for the southwest plan update will be held on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 p. m. at
the 1919 Building.
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Ms. Jordan reported that staff has determined that the bikepath gap at the Northwest
~ Assembly of God can be completed this season, as discussed at the Service Committee
meeting, due to some modifications in the City's paving program.
Chief Ferrell announced that a meeting will be held with southwest area residents at Station
91 on Thursday, October 1 at 7:30 p. m. He also announced implementation of a
neighborhood crime watch phone line number - 761-1587.
Mr. McDaniel commented that the report from the cable consultant will be delivered to
Council tomorrow afternoon, as it has not yet arrived.
Mr. Lenz reported that a meeting with the "short list" of architects interested in the
Community Center project is scheduled for Friday, October 2.
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Mr. Kranstuber commented that he attended the Employee Corn Roast with his children and
it was a very enjoyable event.
Mr_ s. King reported that there is a large pile of glass at Muirfield Drive and Carnoustie from
an auto accident which took place on Friday. She asked that the Police Department or
Maintenance Department see that it is cleaned up.
She congratulated the staff on the upgraded bond rating.
She added that information put together about the city as part of the bond presentation could
be helpful in determining whether or not and when the city should ratchet down the number
of residential rezonings.
Mrs. King commented that concerns she had voiced in earlier meetings about residential
growth are confirmed in the growth of the cost of real estate taxes. In the 7-year period
from 1984 to 1991 in her own home in Dublin, the real estate taxes basically doubled,
increasing from $2,500 to $4,990. She believes Council needs to understand the
ramifications of continued residential rezonings, and that any discussion should be put on
abroad plain, involving not only industry and residents but also the schools. The issue is
a regional one which is impacted by the decline in student numbers enrolled in the
Columbus Public Schools. From a planning perspective, there is wisdom in having school
boundaries contiguous with city boundaries -not just for the sake of Dublin, but for the sake
of all communities in Central Ohio.
Mayor Rozanski announced that an Executive Session has been requested to discuss legal
matters related to land acquisition.
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Mr. Sutphen moved to adjourn to Executive Session.
Mr. Strip seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion -Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr.
Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes.
Mayor Rozanski announced that Council will not reconvene following Executive Session.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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