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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/07/1988 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting National Graphics Corp.. Cols., O. Form No, 1097 ~ Held November 7, 1988 19 The Special Meeting of Dublin City Council was called to order by Mayor Close on November 7, 1988 at 7:07 P.M. Mr. David Amorose moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss a land purchase. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. The motion passed. Council met in Executive Session and adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:33 P.M. The regular meeting of Dublin City Council was called to order by Mayor Michael L. Close at 7:36 P.M. Mr. Jankowski led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members of Council present were: Mr. Amorose, Mayor Close, Mr. Jankowski, Ms. Maurer, Mr. Rozanski, Mr. Strip and Mr. Sutphen. Ms. Prushing, Acting City Manager, was present as was Mr. Stephen J. Smith, Law Director. Members of staff present were: Ms. Alley, Mr. Bowman, Ms. Clarke, Chief Ferrell, Mr. Harding, Mr. Jones and Ms. Newcomb. Mr. Sutphen moved to approve the October 17, 1988 minutes of the Regular Council Meeting. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in approval of the motion. Mr. Amorose moved to approve the minutes of the October 24, 1988 Special Meeting of Council. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for paproval of the minutes of the October 24, 1988 Special Meeting of Council. Mayor Close explained the Council Rules of Order as they apply to Public Hearings. Ordinance No. 62-88 - Ordinance Establishing an Arterial Traffic Plan. Public Hearing. Registering as proponents were: Mr. Mack Parkhill, Mr. Sherman Liddell, and Mr. James Stoycheff. Registering as opponents were: Mr. Robert Kincaid, Ms. Elizabeth Zola, and Ms. Chritine Mesirow. Mr. Bowman, Planning Director, had the following comments: 1. The original comprehensive plan was approved by Council approximately six years ago. 2. Discussions with the City of Columbus regarding the O'Shaughnessy Bridge road rebuilding and possible expansion will be taking place during the next week. 3. Incorporation of roadway recommendations from citizens and the Task Force of the northeast quadrant of the City of Dublin. 4. Broaden the plan to include areas within the unincorporated areas of both Delaware County and Union County. 5. The Thoroughfare Plan is a comprehensive planning ducoment. It divide the City's arterials into functional classification as well as "comes up with" design standards for different portions of Dublin. II II I' 'I \1 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting I 9 ICS Meetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ 1I eld November 7, 1988 19 Page Two 6. A major concern expressed at a previous meeting was that the plan did not articulate or reinforce planning objectives with respect to the actual widening of roadways; it was either a four lane roadway or a two lane roadway. Arrived at a scenic collector classification which will do the follow in things: A. It is Dublin's intention not to have these roads widened in a manner that would detract from their scenic quality. B. Would require more right-of-way than normally required in order to increase setbacks and preserve the scenic qualities of the roads. C. The classification could also be applied to new roads; roads where it can be demonstrated that the access could be limited; roads such as Dublin Road and Brand Road. A number of new roads have also been identified which could also meet this classifica- tion. The intention is limited access, allowing the roads to perform in a manner that could be achieved with a wider street but yet carry enough traffic in the correct fashion. Two lane roads are possible under this classification so long as access is limited. The other design standard would be that of a collector street which is a 36' wide street and allows for two through lanes as well as one turn lane. 7. Everything in the Community Plan points to the preservation and enhancement of scenic qualities. 8. Even though the northeast planning area process is not completed, staff feels that it is far enough along that the configurations of the streets that are discussed on the Thoroughfare Plan can be shown. 9. The intent has been to develop a new road system within the northeast quadrant that will reduce both Bright Road and Summitview Road to either collector streets or into a local classification. 10. Subsequent to a meeting with several members of the Northeast Task Force some modifications to the plan have been proposed _ A. Idea would be to try and distribute the traffic. A road from Hard Road going across the quadrant, intersecting Riverside Drive at some point with probably 80' of right-of-way. B. Showing another roadway in Delaware County that would come off of the Glick Road Bridge. C. Lower the Summitview Road street classification to 60'. D. An enlargement of the arterial plan to show roadway systems in both the southern portion of Delaware County as well as in Union County. Ohio law permits a City to become the platting authority in un- incorporated townships, in unincorporated portions of the County. Both Delaware County and Union County meet those definitions. Dublin could become the platting authority for a three mile radius with two requirements: 1) there must be an approved thoroughfare plan; 2) there must be an approved open space plan. 11. It has become very important that Dublin maintain the integrity of its roadway system and then keep discussion at a level that would better the whole county, not just the individual townships or the development in those separate areas. Intend to be very aggressive with that authority. 12. For comprehensive planning purposes still recommending an additional Scioto River crossing between Glick Road and Bridge Street to be considered for inclusion in the comprehensive plan. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Millutes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~ICS Meetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ T II eld November 7, 1988 19 Page Three Mr. Mack Parkhill, Chairman of the Task Force of the Northeast Dublin Civic Association, stated that the residents feel that it is very important to continue to restrict the amount of traffic that would use Bright Road and Summitview Road. He noted that the opportunity is here now because there is a great deal of totally vacant land on which new roadways can be built to limit the existing traffic and improve the traffic flow. Mr. Parkhill also said that the collectors which have been approved will be two in number off of Riverside Drive, which will help to move the traffic to the southwest toward the Hard Road/Sawmill Road area which will alleviate considerably the activity that is seen now on both Bright Road and Summitview Road. He further stated that with regard to the potential roadway situation in southern Delaware County that he hoped that there would not be a delay in the adoption of the plan so that Dublin can become the platting authority for the area. With regard to the possibility of another bridge across the Scioto River, Mr. Parkhill said that they felt that the two prime locations for con- sideration to help move the traffic and yet minimize the impact on existing residents that should be considered, after a very thorough inves- tigation, would be a bridge immediately south of the Glick Road Bridge 1 and/or underneath 1-270. Mr. Sherman Liddell stated that he supported the proposals as now submitte with the amendments presented, and that action should be taken in a timely manner. I Dr. James Stoycheff said that he felt that pressure should be brought to bear on Columbus for the construction of a four lane bridge at Glick Road to allow Dublin to finance about one third of the total cost (about 1.6 million dollars). He also said that the only other logical location for another crossing would be under the 1-270 outerbelt. Mr. Robert Kincaid, a resident of Donegal Cliffs, suggested that it would be more appropriate to pass the Thoroughfare Plan without consideration of a crossing over the Scioto River until a thorough investigation has been completed with respect to the merits, cost, location and other details of such a bridge. Dr. Elizabeth Zola agreed with Mr. Kincaid's comments. She also asked about the status of discussion with the City of Columbus regarding the Glick Road Bridge being four lanes rather than two. Mayor Close reported that a meeting will be held the week of November 14th with representatives from the City of Dublin and the City of Columbus; that with such a large number of people involved, that it is difficult to arrange such a meeting so that all the principals can be present. Mrs. Christine Mesirow said that she agreed with Mr. Kincaid's comments as well; that a proposed bridge be deleted from the plan until such time as it is determined that a bridge is required. Mayor Close commented that a proposed bridge has been "on and off the plan for years" and noted that after full discussion and consideration of alternatives, this bridge was removed from the Master Plan already approved by Council. Mayor Close said that he was categorically opposed to the bridge, mention- ing the cost, the expense of building up the roadways, as well as the impact of such a bridge on other roadways such as Brand Road, Bright Road, Dublin Road or Summitview Road. I il II [I il Mayor Close said that he would concur with the comments that consideration of a bridge be removed from the plan. Mr. Strip said that he felt that it was Mr. Bowman's responsibility as a planner to look at ~he future and render an opinion. He also said that, nersonally, he did not feel that Dublin has two bridges; that Dublin has one bridge and a "crippled halfway bridge" crossing the river, but that of grearer conrern is what happens to the traffic when it does cross the river. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M inlltes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~~b Meet illg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held November 7~ 1988 19 Page Four Mr. Strip moved to amend the plan to delete all references to a bridge. Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. Mr. Jankowski further stated that he felt that the feasibility of a bridge should be first be further studied, and that if it is determined to be feasible then there can be future public hearina,s with public input, but that he did not think that there should be a reference to a bridge on the Arterial (Thoroughfare) Plan until it is determined that such a bridge is feasible. Mr. Amorose said that he believed that another bridge is warranted across the river at some place, at some time, and that at present there are not adequate crossings across the river. He further stated that the bridge was on the plan until 1982 at which time it was removed from the plan by Council; that to have removed it from the plan at that time was a mistake; that another bridge is needed. Mr. Rozanski said that he agreed with Mr. Amorose; that it was a mistake to take the bridge off of the plan; that a bridge is needed. He further noted that a current traffic study states that there are 22,000 vehicles per day at the intersection of Bridge and High Streets, and that it is projected that in the future there will be 42,000 vehicles crossing that intersection each day. The present bridge will not be able to handle 42,000 vehicles per day, and that a worse traffic jam then is there at present will result. Mr. Sutphen said that he felt that in five years Dublin will need another bridge and that said proposed bridge should remain on the Thoroughfare Plan. Ms. Maurer commented that she felt that for planning purposes the bridge should remain on the plan. The vote on Mr. Strip's motion to delete the reference to the bridge on the Thoroughfare Plan was as follows: Mr. Amorose, no; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, no; Mr. Sutphen, no; Mr. Rozanski, no; Mayor Close, yes. The motion was defeated. Ordinance No. 62-88 relating to the Arterial (Thoroughfare) Traffic Plan was held over for a final vote on Monday, November 21, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. Council recessed briefly. Resolution Adopting the Community Plan. Public Hearing. There were no registered proponents or opponents. Ms. Maurer reported that she had discussed with Mr. Bowman the environ- mental design section of the plan, and that she would appreciate receiving additional information on this aspect of the plan. Mr. Bowman said that Mary Newcomb of the City Staff and Debbie Georg, landscape architect, could be present at a Council meeting in about a month with an expanded plan and be available for discussion as well as address concerns and answer questions from members of Council. There will be a third reading of the Community Plan at the Dublin City Council Meeting on December 19, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Bowman said that copies of the revised Community Plan have been placed in the Dublin Public Library for study by interested members of the public. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Millutes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~ Meeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held November 7, 1988 19 Page Five Ordinance No. 95-88 - Ordinance Accepting Right-of-Way on South Side of Tuller Road. Third Reading. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Ordinance No. 97-88 - Ordinance Authorizing City Manager to Enter into a Lease Agreement for Space Located at 7001 Discovery Boulevard. Second Reading. Mr. Smith, Law Director, said that his office has been negotiating with the attorneys for the building and that the lease presented the latter part of last week was unsatisfactory. He noted that a revised lease was being prepared. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance on November 21, 1988. Ordinance No. 99-88 - Ordinance Accepting Lowest/Best Bid for a Central Radio Communications System Within the Division of Police. Second Reading. It was Mr. Strip's feeling that he needed additional information, and Mayor Close suggested that Chief Ferrell and Mr. Strip arrange a meeting for purposes of discussion and answering of questions and concerns. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance on November 21, 1988. Ordinance No. 101-88 - Ordinance to Enter into a Health Services Contract with Franklin County Board of Health. Second Reading. The Ordinance was held over for a third reading on November 21, 1988. Ordinance No. 102-88 - Reclassification of Zoning on 115.755 Acres North Tuttle Road, West of 1-270. First Reading. Mr. Amorose introduced the Ordinance. 0' I I Mr. Amorose moved to refer the Ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Ordinance No. 103-88 - Ordinance Approving the Editing and Inclusion of Certain Ordinances as Parts of the Various Component Codes of the Codified Ordinances. First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. The Ordinance was held over for a second reading on November 21, 1988. Ordinance No. 104-88 - Ordinance Accepting Lowest/Best Bid for Avery Park Concession. First Reading. Mr. Jankowski introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Smith reported that he and Mr. Harding on this date had had a discussion and Mr. Harding had recommended as the lowest/best bid the second lowest bidder. Mr. Smith said that he had received additional information from Mr. Gregory, attorney for the low bidder, and requested that Mr. Harding be given an additional two weeks review the information and that this matter be addressed by Council on the 21st of November. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M ill utes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~r5Wb Meetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No, 1097 ~ Held November 7, 1988 19 Page Six Responding to a question from Ms. Maurer, Mr. Smith said that it was appropriate to check out references supplied by bidders. Mr. Gregory said that should staff recommend his client's bid as the lowest/best bid and should Council approve it, the delay of the two weeks could be made up. There will be a second reading of the Ordinance on November 21, 1988. Ordinance No. 105-88 - Ordinance to Enter into Rehabilitation and New Construction Project on IR 270 with Ohio Department of Transportation. First Reading. Mr. Rozanski introduced the Ordinance. The Ordinance was held over for a second reading on November 21, 1988. Ordinance No. 106-88 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract to Enclose a Ditch with Pipe on the North Side of S.R. 161 near David Road. First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Ken Scott of 4070 W. Dublin-Granville Road expressed a deep concern about getting something done immediately to fill in that ditch, mention - ing that he did not want to have to be the one to go outside and cover up a corpse. Mr. Sutphen moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Amorose suggested that the City Manager go ahead with the re-striping of the road also in that area. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Rozanski suggested that City Staff pursue the possibility of recouping some of the cost from the developer who created the problem in the first I place. Mr. Scott commented that the City Engineer had not been very helpful with regard to this particular situation. He also noted that the fence had never been replaced, the trees had never been replaced, the contractor failed to notify him when he cut through the driveway, etc. The vote on doing away with the three time reading rule and treating as an emergency - Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mayor Close, yes. Resolution No. 22-88 - Accepting Amounts and Rates as Determined by Budget Commission. First Reading. Ms. Maurer introduced the Resolution. Ms. Maurer moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M ill utes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~~ICS Meetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held November 7, 1988 19 Page Seven Vote on the Resolution - Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mayor Close, yes. Mayor Close suggested that City Staff again review the microphone situa- tion; that unless the microphone is held right in front of the speaker's mouth that voices cannot be heard. Request for Bed Tax Funds - Dublin Music Boosters Ms. Rebecca Wistner, President of the Dublin High School Marching Band, spoke to members of Dublin City Council. Ms. Wistner said that the Dublin High School Marching Band had received an invitation to play and perform in the Electric Light Parade in Disney World in March of 1989. She noted that this invitation was received, based on the band's past successes in competition. Ms. Wistner promised that the Dublin High School Marching Band will be "great" ambassadors of Dublin and will put on a performance of which the entire City of Dublin can be proud. Mr. Stanton Williams, President of the Dublin Music Boosters, had the following comments: 1. The request does fall into the bed tax category, that is to promote and publicize the City of Dublin. 2. The Dublin High School Band is involved in the community, marching in community parades, football games, etc. 3. Approximately 90% of the band members go on to college, participating in band programs, serving as ambassadors of Dublin, Ohio. 4. Hosted the International Brass Band contest a few years ago which was a two day event with a majority of the participants staying at the Dublin Stouffer's Hotel. 5. The request is for $18,800.00 to cover the cost of the four buses to Florida for 152 band members, band directors and chaperones. 6. The band would be performing at Disney World and are trying to arrang= a performance at the Kennedy Space Center as well. 7. The trip would occur during Spring Break in March. Mr. Jankowski as Chairman of the Council Finance Committee agreed that the band did serve as ambassadors of Dublin, Ohio, but that the Finance Committee also felt that they were not in a position to recommend under- writing approximately 30% of the entire trip. Therefore, he noted that it was the Finance Committee's recommendation to Council as a whole to approve the request for an amount up to $10,000.00. Mr. Rozanski said that paying the travel expenses, not food and lodging, he felt, was an appropriate request. Mr. Williams explained that the individual expenses would amount to approximately $400.00 per person, and that the band as a whole was involve in the process of raising additional funds at the present time. Ms. Maurer said that the Committee had a discussion regarding the purpose, principal and philosophy of the bed tax and that the main purpose of the Ordinance is to enhance the appeal of Dublin to visitors and tourists, and that the Committee felt that the request did fall under the parameters of the bed tax purpose. Ms. Maurer also said that each request will be reviewed and decided upon on a case by case basis. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~ICS Meetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ 11 eld November 7, 1988 19 Page Eight Mr. Strip moved to allocate $10,000.00 from the Bed Tax Fund to the Dublin Music Boosters for transportation costs only to Disney World, Florida for the Dublin High School Marching Band. Mrs. Kathy Boring asked Council to reconsider and to allocate the total cost of the transportation, $18,800.00. Mayor Close commented that if Council were to allocate the entire requestec amount that the City would be using the City of Dublin taxpayer's money to subsidize people that do not live within the corporate limits of Dublin; that it is in the Dublin proper that the taxes are raised and where they are supposed to be spent. It was noted that approximately 40% of the school population resides out- side of the corporate limits of the City of Dublin. Vote on the motion - Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mayor Close, yes. Old Dublin Plan - Phase II Mr. Bowman reported that at the last meeting of the Architectural Review Board, Phase I of the study was presented. Phase I of the study was to identify the planning issues with a look at documenting existing condition~, environmental conditions in Old Dublin. Other discussions will also be held. He commented that staff and the consultants were anxious to move into Phase II of the planning process. Mr. John Hyer read the following letter and requested that it be part of the record. "October 26, 1988 Patrik G. Bowman City of Dublin 5131 Post Road Dublin, Ohio 43017 Dear Pat: This report represents the written findings of Phase One of the Old Dublin Master Plan. This study, the culmination of a four month effort, defines the primary factors that determine environ- mental character within Old Dublin, and identifies the key planning issues that will guide the development of the Old Dublin Master Plan. We want to acknowledge the numerous public and private entities that took part in the participatory planning process, including the following: Dublin City Council Dublin Architectural Review Board Old Dublin Historic Village Merchants Association Dublin Chamber of Commerce Dublin Convention and Visitors Bureau Dublin Historical Society We also wish to acknowledge the numerous residents, merchants and property owners who provided both a richness of information and a cordial welcome. We look forward to the planning phase of the study with anticipation. Very truly yours, Frank Elmer Associates Frank L. Elmer AICP, AlA Principal The Hyer Group John F. Hyer Principal" RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M illldes of Dublin l.ity l.ol1nril MpP~, graooLCS Meetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held November 7, 1988 19 Page Nine Mr. Frank Elmer had the following comments regarding Phase II: 1. Want to identify the interrelatedness of the issues that were un- covered during the first phase. 2. Identify planning objectives to set priorities. In that process establish some objectives, establish evaluation criteria for the plan itself and establish a scope of implementation measures that seems appropriate. 3. The plan would have components that would deal with land use, more specifically housing, retail use, office use and public facilities, public property within the planning area. 4. Traffic. The issue of thoroughfares through the planning area and parking. 5. Open space, landscape and streetscape. Intend to work with the Tree and Landscape Advisory Commission in this regard. 6. Implementation strategy. Intend to address capital improvements; intend to deal with the kinds of contributions that are reasonably expected from merchants, property owners, retail facilities, etc. 7. Work at other private sector involvement. 8. Intend to come across types of issues that ordinances perhaps should be written about. 9. Time frame. 10. Expect to have a new Historic District ordinance in regard to the Old Dublin area; expect to have new architectural review guidelines. 11. Intend to have some answers to some of the traffic issues, particu- larly the Bridge Street/High Street intersection. 12. All the information will be made available, in a compendium and probably bound, in addition to the plan in the form of a notebook. Ms. Maurer commented very favorably on the Architectural Review Board meeting where the presentation of Phase I was made. Ms. Maurer moved to authorize the consultants to go forward with Phase II. Mr. Sutphen and Mr. Rozanski commented favorably on the report as well. Mr. Sutphen seconded Ms. Maurer's motion. Vote on the motion - Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Discussion Regarding "Christmas Tree Lots" Mr. Amorose said that the information he had received in the Council packet did not address the question appropriately; that he would like to meet with Mr. Smith and draft an ordinance or resolution prior to the November 21, 1988 meeting of Council. Mr. Smith said that what he would probably suggest would be perhaps a seasonal type business permit that perhaps would require a bond, etc. Mr. Bowman recalled that this same question was raised last year by Mr. Darragh, Code Enforcement Officer, and essentially the same discussion was being held again. Mr. Rozanski said that he did not feel that the City was doing a very good job in policing the sites and that some legislation is needed. Mr. Amorose said that legislation would be presented at the next meeting of Council. Comments from Staff Ms. Prushing 1. Referred to the memorandum attached to Ordinance No. 106-88, a protion of that memorandum which dealt with the ditch in front of Earlington Park (Brand Road frontage). II il If Ii II RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M ill utes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~~ICS M eetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held November 7~ 1988 19 Page Ten It was agreed that if the contractor on the school/park site is still there that the repair of the ditch could be done as a change order. Comments from Citizens None Council Roundtable Discussion Mr. Strip 1. Mr. Strip thanked Chief Ferrell for the good discussion on the curfew which was requested at the last meeting of Council. Chief Ferrell said that neither he nor his staff was opposed to a 12:00 curfew. Mr. Strip suggested the positive nature of some standardization among the surrounding communities as regards the curfew hour. It was noted that information regarding the curfew had been given to Mr. Smith. Ms. Maurer 1. Asked if a consultant been hired for the study of the Tara Hill stop signs and the traffic light at the end of Tara Hill and Coffman Road. Ms. Prushing said that she did not know but that as of this date she had not received a purchase order for those studies. Mr. Smith said that he knew that the specifications had been written but did not know if the City Manager and Engineer had completed the request for the studies. 2. Mentioned the request from the Delaware County Bar Association for Dublin City Council's support of their request for a second judge in the Delaware County Municipal Court. Mr. Smith will prepare a Resolution to be placed on the Agenda for the Council meeting on November 21, 1988. 3. Asked if the Mayor had invited the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ireland to Dublin, Ohio for a visit in the month of March. Mayor Close said that he would issue a formal invitation when specific plans had been made as to activities and celebrations to be held in the month of March. Mr. Amorose 1. Reminded everyond to vote and wished Mayor Close luck in his quest for a seat on the Common Pleas Court. 2. Commented that residents on the east side of the river continue to experience power outages, with outages occurring almost daily. Mr. Rozanski, Mr. Jankowski, and Mr. Sutphen wished Mayor Close the best of luck in his bid for a seat on the Common Pleas Court. Mayor Close 1. Mentioned that the Dublin Abbey Theatre would be in Dublin at the end of the week and that the City would be hosting a reception for Council, Senior City Staff and the cast. I II II Ii ,I I' II RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Milwtes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~t ~ICS Meeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ II eld November 7, 1988 19 Page Eleven 2. In the event that he would be elected to the Common Pleas Court Mr. Close said that the newspapers will be notified and the City will begin the process immediately to appoint a new member of Council to complete his term (December 31, 1989), and to take steps to involve that person on an informal basis with the rest of Council prior to January of 1989. 3. Mentioned the letter in the packet regarding cable TV problems. Noted that the City cannot do anything about said problems in an official capacity but suggested that perhaps the Building Department could convey to the cable company that Council is concerned about the problem and see if something cannot be done to alleviate the problems. 4. With regard to bed tax applications, wondered what Council's feeling would be to perhaps create an ad hoc committee to review the applications and make recommendations, including not only the Finance Committee with the recommendation of the Finance Director, but also including a representative from the hotel/motel industry for input. Ms. Maurer said that it was her feeling that once the tax is collected by the City that it is the City's tax money and that Council has the responsibility as elected officials to distribute those monies. Mr. Jankowski said that he was inclined to agree with Ms. Maurer, for one reason being that the Convention and Visitors Bureau, in addition to receiving a statutory amount is also an applicant for additional monies as well, and said that he could see some potential conflicts in such a situation. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Close at 9:31 P.M. ~ Mayor - Presiding Officer JAth-tw 07. 't(../Ju-~ CYerk of Council I I il I Ii !I