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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/19/1988 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting __ICS M eel illg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held December 19, 1988 19 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Dublin City Council was called to order by Mayor Michael L. Close at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, December 19, 1988. 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. Mr. Hansley, City Manager, and Mr. Smith, Law Director, were also present as were Mr. Bowman, Lt. Geis, Mr. Harding, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Jones, Mr. McDaniel, Ms. Newcomb, Ms. Prushing and Mr. Willis of the City Staff. Mr. Amorose moved to approve the minutes of the November 28, 1988 meeting of Council. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. The vote - Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Mayor Close repeated the Council Rules of Order as they pertain to Public Hearings. Ordinance No. 102-88 - Ordinance Providing for a Change of Zoning on 115.755 Acres Located on the North Side of Tuttle Road, East of Interstate 270. Public Hearing. Mr. Harrison Smith and Mr. Jim Hauk registered as proponents. There were no registered opponents. Mr. Bowman had the following comments: 1. The subject site is 115.7 acres. 2. The site is located on the northeast corner of 1-270 and Tuttle Roads. 3. The property abuts the western office portion of the Llewellyn Farms development and the Borror Corporation office property. 4. To the north are residents in Washington Township; on the west side of the site is 1-270 and a 20 acre parcel which was annexed to Columbus. 5. On the south side of Tuttle Road is additional land in Columbus and it is expected to be used for commercial and apartment uses. 6. The property was recently reclassified to the R-Rural District; the applicant is requesting zoning into the Planned Commerce District. 7. Showed slides of the site. 8. The site in the Dublin portion is major mall use development; it is expected to include approval and construction of an interchange at Tuttle Road which will be developed at the developer's expense. 9. In conjunction, the City of Columbus will be doing improvements to Tuttle Road. 10. Dublin intends to work with property owners to provide a northward connection from the subject site onto Rings Road. 11. It is now a very good zoning package that should result in a first- class office park, complete with coordinated landscaping. 12. The deed restrictions will cover the building facade, signage, materials and elevation. 13. The plan starts with less intensive offices against the properties on Frantz Road and becomes progressively more intense, resulting in large, corporate signature-type office buildings along 1-270. 14. Staff recommended approval. 15. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval, subject to one condition - that information regarding phasing, pedestrian bike links, utilities and applicable deed restrictions be required as part of the composite and will be provided to the staff prior to sub- mission of the actual development plan. Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin City Council Meeting ~~.b Meetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No, 1097 "{!lit,, Held December 19,1988 ~ I I 19 Page Two Mr. Harrison Smith, using a visual aid, described the connection of the roads, and how in the future they could possibly connect to Avery Road, Coffman Road, etc. Mr. Smith pointed out that the construction of the interchange will be entirely private with the approaches to the interchange all in the City of Columbus. Mr. Strip wondered about safeguards; if traffic studies or feasibility studies had been done, especially as regards peak times. Mr. Harrison Smith commented that they had mixed uses, the multi-family being reverse flow to office traffic. Mr. Smith also indicated that there have been discussions with the City of Columbus regarding the improvement of Frantz Road with four lanes south of Tuttle Road but that nothing definite had been determinedL There will be a Third Reading of the Ordinance at the first Council meeting in January. Ordinance No. 111-88- Ordinance Providing for a Change of Zoning on 2.294 Acres Located on the Northwest Corner of Darby Street and High Street. Public Hearing. There were no registered proponents or opponents. Mr. Bowman's comments were as follows: 1. The site is 2.3 acres located immediately west and to the north of the existing Dublin Library in Old Dublin. The property was owned by the Board of Education for a number of years and deeded to the City in 1987. The property is currently zoned R-2, Limited Suburban Residential District. The requested classification would be SO, Suburban Office and Institutional District on which a library is a permitted use. Showed slides of the site. The project was reviewed by the Architectural Review Board in The expansion was approved as submitted. There was some discussion about a canopy which was to be one of alternate bid items. The ARB requested that if the canopy were as an alternate that the plans be re-reviewed. Staff recommends approval. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with a number of conditions: 2. 3. 4. s. 6. I November~ 7. the droppe 8. 9. A. With the final approval of the City Engineer that all storm water control mechanisms be improved for the entire site. B. That signage comply with the Code and the formal review of the Architectural Review Board. C. With regard to street trees there was discussion changing the crab apple to another species. D. There will be a fifth condition when reviewed by the Washington Township Fire Department. E. It was agreed that the red maple trees on the site would be replaced to another type of tree. F. There was discussion regarding investigation as to how this piece could link up to other bike and pedestrian trails. There will be a third and final reading of the Ordinance on January 3, 1989. Ii il II Ii II RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M iJuttes of Dublin City COuncilMQe~inr ~ .ICS Meetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held . December 19, 1988 I 19 Page Three Ordinance No. 117-88 - Ordinance Adopting an Open Space Plan for the City of Dublin. Public Hearing. There were no registered proponents or opponents. Mr. Bowman briefly referred to Ordinance No. 111-88, the rezoning for the library operation, and stated that public access will be provided to the Pioneer Cemetery as part of the overall landscaping and site development plan. Mr. Bowman said that the major portion of the Community Plan was dedicated to resource preservation, open space and the enhancement of developmental visual quality. He also said that within the Plan is a chapter entitled "Environmental Design" there are three components: land suitability and capability, open space and visual quality. Professor Debbie Georg discussed the main components of the Open Space Plan. 1. One of the unique features of Dublin which makes it different is that Dublin has great diversity - broad open plans to the west; the only deep river gorge in Central Ohio, etc. 2. Open space, by definition, is land that does not have buildings or structures on it. 3. The open spaces in Dublin provide the backdrop to key visual features, landmarks with backgrounds, for example. 4. Open space is lands that people can walk through - they can gain access to the land. Most of these lands are parks, playgrounds, school/church yards, etc. 5. There is also visually accessible open space which is also important and valuable to the community. Those spaces are spaces which are traveled through; the Metro Center Office Park, for example, being part of visual access in open space. 6. There are linear open spaces such as roadways, corridors, streams, drainage ditches, and freeways. 7. There are also aerial open spaces. 8. Preservation of drainage corridors, throughways and enhancement and reinforcement of the gateways becomes a critical part of an open space plan. 9. Dublin has four primary technical gateways (where the City's corpora- tion limit sign has been placed) which should be enhanced. 10. Perceptual gateways are places that because of everything around them (stone walls, etc.) tell you that you are in Dublin. 11. Views offer a unique special quality to Dublin. There is a strong view across the river corridor. Long views, with care and develop- ment, can be maintained as long as people are aware that there is a view there. Awareness is important by making sure that develop- ment enhances and focuses on a view so that those views are retained in a community. 12. Other important aspects of Dublin are the ravines, the limestone gorges, the historic landmarks. Ms. Mary Newcomb of the Dublin Staff showed several slides with examples of views in Dublin. Ms. Maurer asked what techniques could be suggested to preserve long views such as the field on which eventually the Perimeter Mall will be built. Ms. Georg suggested working with developers to maintain large setbacks; building placement so that the buildings enframe a view; angling and placing buildings so that there are views between buildings. Mr. Bowman requested that the Ordinance be passed as an emergency measure in light of the next vote on the Community Plan. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AI inutes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~' AI eel illg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ",;)~ Held December 19, 1988 19 r ~ I [ Page Four Mr. Rozanski moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. The vote on the motion - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes. Ordinance No. 17-88 - Ordinance Amending Chapter 1177 of the Planning and Zoning Code - Perimeter Landscaping and Screening of Service Structures. Third Reading. Mr. Amorose had the following comments: 1. Everyone who lives in Dublin is very proud of how green Dublin is today. 2. In the early 1980s the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council had the foresight and fortitude to pass such ordinances as the green space ordinance, the sign ordinance, and the landscape ordinance. 3. The green space ordinance has afforded the City the opportunity to acquire both large and small tracts of land and to preserve the natural places of beauty as well as large open areas for active parks for children as well as adults to play and stay physically fit. 4. The sign ordinance limited the color, size and number of signs that can be placed on a property. 5. The landscape ordinance has been the backbone of setting standards for the aesthetics of the community. 6. Mr. James Pickett in addressing the Dublin Chamber of Commerce recently mentioned the very positive recognition of the City of Dublin throughout the country. 7. Mr. Pickett noted that 1% of all the building permits issued in the United States were issued in Franklin County. 8. More growth can be expected in the area in the very near future. 9. It is only fair that Council have in place legislation in order that City Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission can swiftly and fairly make recommendations to Council concerning matters of rezonings and development. 10. It is unfair to place the burden of quality development on these persons without giving them the legal means in which to preserve the quality of life in Dublin. 11. Dublin has been fortunate in the past that high quality auto dealers have located in the area. The City may not be as fortunate in the future in dealing with auto dealers. 12. Requested support from Council in voting to amend the Ordinance as requested by staff. Mr. Christopher Cline, attorney, representing several auto dealerships said that he had had only a brief opportunity to review the amendments to the ordinance. Mr. Cline said that it was his recollection that Council had given directio to staff that staff would work with the automobile dealers to develop an ordinance that both the municipality and the business community could "live with". Mr. Amorose noted that the ordinance had been before the Planning and Zoning Commission on three occasions and that this was the second time it had been before Council. He said that he felt that that had certainly been adequate time and opportunity for anyone concerned with the matter to make the initial contact. Mr. Amorose commented that he did not think RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M illlltes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~&f1CS J[ ect illg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ""~ Held December19~ 1988 19 Page Five it was the responsibility of the City to seek out those who might have objection to a particular type of legislation. Mr. Cline said that he had requested input before the Tree and Landscape Advisory Commission but had not had that opportunity. He further stated that the car dealers have hired Mr. Mike Fitzpatrick, one of the foremost architects working in this area, to work on drafting standards to try to "find some things" that will carry forth good, quality landscaping and still preserve the business liability of the automobile dealership uses. He said that they did not feel that 25% of total frontage would allow these particular uses to exist. He also noted that when the landscaping ordinance was enacted that only automobile dealerships were exempted from the mounding requirement; that it was recognized that visibility is necessary to preserve the viability of a car dealership. With regard to the 25% frontage calculation, Ms. Newcomb said that the driveway would be excluded in that total frontage calculation. Ms. Newcomb reported that with the first amendment to the ordinance there was a three foot screening requirement along the entire frontage as well as a requirement for a tree every 40 feet. After the meeting with the Tree and Landscape Advisory Commission, staff felt that a 12" high vegetative border would be required along 2570 of the total frontage, that the rest of the frontage would require and three foot high screen; that along the entire frontage would be 3~" caliper trees installed at 30'. Mr. Rozanski mentioned his primary objection to auto dealerships was the high intensity of their night lighting. It was noted that up to 25% of the mounding and screening had been eliminated but Mr. Rozanski mentioned moving the trees closer together to protect the adjoining properties and streets from the high intensity lighting of car dealerships. Ms. Maurer commented that at previous Goal Setting Retreats that setting standards, putting in place ordinances for the Planning and Zoning Commission to follow was necessary so that they would not have to negotiate every tree, shrub, etc. She noted that Dublin has been extremely fortunate in the past to have a Honda dealership which voluntarily put in place a beautiful landscape. Standards should be established by Council since the City may not be so fortunate in the future. Mr. Sutphen said that he had been under the impression following the last meeting in September that the auto dealers were going to be invited to sit down with staff and others to discuss the ordinance and that that had not happened. It was noted that at the Planning and Zoning Commission there was a 3 to3 vote on the ordinance; thus, there was no recommendation to Council from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ms. Newcomb recommended that in Section 4. of the ordinance that the words "any vehicular sales facility" be changed to read "any vehicular use area in a vehicular sales facility". There was discussion regarding interpretation of the above, and it was suggested that the ordinance be referred to the Law Director for clarifica- tion as regards language. Mr. Strip moved to table the ordinance until January 16, 1989; request that the City Law Director review the language; give the attorneys for the auto dealers an opportunity to study the amended ordinance. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M ill utes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~mb Meeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ II eld December 1~, 1988 19 Page Six Mr. Smith noted that the auto dealers are prepared to hire Mr. Fitzpatrick to represent them (all but David Hobbs). Mr. Fitzpatrick noted that he had been before the Planning and Zoning Commission with the Lexus dealership site plan. The Lexus dealership agreed to plant six trees that were important to the next door neighbor; the front lighting was limited to four poles which would be 20' tall; that lighting that is suitable can be established. He said that he felt that they could collaborate with staff to arrive at some ground rules that are simple and straighforward, that people can understand, and that can be adhered to by future car dealerships wishing to locate in Dublin. Mr. Sutphen seconded Mr. Strip's motion. It was agreed that Mr. Fitzpatrick would work with staff, and it was also understood that the Law Director would have an opportunity to study the final draft of the ordinance before the meeting on January 16, 1989. Vote on the motion to table - Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Close, yes. The Ordinance was tabled until the Council meeting of January 16, 1989. Ordinance No. 107-88 - Ordinance to Accept Petition for Annexation of 9.398 Acres in Jerome Township, Union County to the City of Dublin. Third Reading. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes. Mr. Sutphen was excused from further attendance at the meeting. Ordinance No. 108-88 Third Reading. Legislation for Resurfacing Project on S.R. 745. Vote - Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Ordinance No. 109-88 - Ordinance Amending Section 509.08 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Dublin - Minor's Curfew. Third Reading. mr. Rozanski moved to amend in compliance with the Ordinance provided to members. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes Mr. Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. Following discussion regarding enforcement and the words "when school is in session" and potential problems, it was decided to change the wording to "school calendar year". There was additional discussion regarding the difficulty of enforcing the ordinance; what are actual violations, etc. Mr. Smith said that he felt that there would always be difficulty in that area; that guidelines are being established; that the Dublin police officers exercise the use of common sense and discretion. He said that he felt that the Chief was correct in changing the hours, and that insertion of the words "school calendar year" was appropriate, but that the remainder of the ordinance should remain as written. II II jl II RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS At inutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Bb Meeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ lJ eld December 19,1988 19 Page Seven Mr. Strip moved to insert the words "school calendar year" instead of "when school is in session" in the first Whereas clause as well as in Section 1. (a), and to insert the words "after" before 9:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. in the first Whereas clause and Section 1. (a). Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mayor Close, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. Resolution No. 20-88 - Resolution Adopting the Dublin Community Plan. Third Reading. Vote on the Resolution - Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Jankowski yes; Mayor Close, yes; Ms. Maurer, no; Mr. Strip, yes. Ms. Maurer delayed her vote to say that she did not feel comfortable passing the ordinance without discussion on the Public Service section with a recommendation from the Public Service Committee, noting that the other sections of the plan had been thoroughly discussed. Resolution No. 23-88 - Resolution in Support of Second Municipal Court Judge in Delaware County. Third Reading. Mr. Hansley reported that a letter had not yet been received from the Delaware City Council regarding their view on the matter. Mr. Strip moved to table the Resolution until the January 16, 1989 meeting of Council. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. Vote on the motion to table - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Ordinance No. 118-88 - Ordinance Outlining Requirements for Private Fire Hydrants. First Reading. Mr. Rozanski introduced the Ordinance. Mayor Close requested that Mr. Smith examine the verbiage in Section 1., paragraph A regarding the flushing dry of hydrants and the period during which that would be allowed. There was discussion regarding the requirement as stated in the Ordinance that private fire hydrants should be checked every three weeks during the period between October 15th and April 15th, and what the procedure would be, whose responsibility would it be to check the hydrants, the City, the Fire Department or the owner of the private fire hydrant. Mr. Strip wondered whether it was realistic to expect the private developer to assume the responsibility of checking the fire hydrants every three weeks and keeping an accurate log. He said he felt that it would be difficult to enforce and wondered if perhaps the City should not assume the responsibility of checking the hydrants and keeping the log with charges for doing same assessed to the developers. Mr. Johnson reported that there are probably 45 to 50 private fire hydrants in Dublin out of an approximate total of 1800. Mr. Hansley reported that staff would review the Ordinance and make a recommendation before the second reading of the Ordinance on January 3, 1989. II RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M illutes of Dublin City Council Meeting I 9 ICS Meeti1lg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No, 1097 ~ Held T December 19, 1988 19 Page Eight Ordinance No. 119-88 - Ordinance to Approve Change of Name of Street and Court in Coventry Woods. First Reading. Mr. Rozanski introduced the Ordinance. The request from Multicon was to change the names of Newgate Place and Newgate Court to Rosegate Place and Rosegate Court. It was suggested by Mayor Close that the property owners on the street and court be notified of the proposed change prior to the second reading of the Ordinance on Tuesday, January 3, 1989. Ordinance No. 120-88 - Authorizing Reimbursement to Mayor's Court Account. First Reading. Mr. Rozanski introduced the Ordinance. Ms. Maurer moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes. Ordinance No. 121-88 - Ordinance Amending 1988 Appropriations Ordinance. First Reading. Mr. Jankowski introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Jankowski moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. Vote on motion - Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Close, yes. Vote on Ordinance - Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Ordinance No. 122-88 - 1989 Appropriations Ordinance. First Reading. Mr. Jankowski introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Jankowski moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. Vote on the ORdinance - Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Ordinance No. 123-88 - Ordinance to Adopt the Proposed Operating Budget for the 1989 Fiscal Year. First Reading. Mr. Rozanski introduced the Ordinance. There will be a second reading of the Ordinance on Tuesday, January 3, 1989. Ordinance No. 124-88 - Ordinance to Approve Contract for Appraisal Services for Inventory of City of Dublin. First Reading. Mr. Jankowski introduced the Ordinance. Ms. Prushing noted that the expenditure was authorized in the 1988 operating budget and in order to authorize the expenditure out of that budget and carry it over to 1989 the ordinance should be passed as an emergency. Ii il II il II RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~ICS Meetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No, 1097 ~ Held Decemb€r 19, 1988 19 Page Nine Mr. Rozanski moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mayor Close, yes. Vote on Ordinance - Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes. It was noted that the cost of the yearly update was not included in the contract cost. Ordinance No. 125-88 - Ordinance Providing for a Change of Zoning on a 17.4 Acre Tract Located on the West Side of Wilcox Road Approximately 1200 Feet North of Rings Road. First Reading. Mr. Strip introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Strip moved to refer the Ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes;, Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Ordinance No. 126-88 - Ordinance Providing for a Change of Zoning on 12.039 Acres Located on the Southwest Corner of S.R. 161 and Hobbs Drive, 1200 Feet West of Sawmill Road. First Reading. Mr. Rozanski introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Rozanski moved to refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. Vote on motion to refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission - Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Ordinance No. 127-88 - Ordinance Providing for a Change of Zoning on 10 Acres on the West Side of Village Parkway Approximately 400 Feet South of Tuller Road. First Reading. Mr. Amorose introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Amorose moved to refer Ordinance No. 127-88 to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Ordinance No. 128-88 - Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Furnishings Made Available by Discover Systems. First Reading. Mr. Strip introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Strip moved to amend by adding the following at the end of Section 1. "effective after execution by all parties of the lease for Dublin Police Space and subject thereto". Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. Vote on the amendment - Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~&Wb Meeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No, 1097 ~ Held December 19, 1988 1~) Page Ten Mr. Rozanski moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. Vote on Ordinance - Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes. Ordinance No. 129-88 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to PurchasE Telephone Equipment for Police Division. First Reading. Mr. Rozanski introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Strip moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. Vote on motion - Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Vote on Ordinance - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mayor Close, yes. Ordinance No. 130-88 - An Ordinance Appropriating a Temporary Right-of-Way Easement at 63 South Riverview Street. First Reading. Mr. Rozanski introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Willis noted that this would be the last parcel required to get the right-of-way for the storm sewer. Mr. Rozanski moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Ordinance No. 131-88 - Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Semi-Automatic Weapons for Dublin Police Division. First Reading. Mr. Amorose introduced the Ordinance. It was noted that the company manufacturing the firearm is probably located in Germany with an American distributorship. The total cost of the weapons is $19,000.00, the cost for each firearm itself being $489.00. Lt. Geis reported that Officer Keck did the research in terms of data collection, making a trip to Kentucky to talk to the regional distributor, etc. and that Officer Keck felt that this particular weapon would be best for overall departmental training purposes. Lt. Geis also noted that there is not another police force in Central Ohio using this particular weapon. He did note that Officer Keck had talked to other agencies using this particular type of weapon. Mr. Harding noted that eight hours of training was required as part of the total bid price. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS M ill utes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~ICS Meetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held December 19, 1988 19 Page Eleven Mr. Strip moved to do away with the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Close, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mayor Close, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, no; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes. Other Confirmation of Appointment of Law Director Mr. Strip moved to confirm the appointment of the Law Director, Mr. Stepher J. Smith, effective January 1, 1989. Mr. Rozanski seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. Mayor Close referred to a letter received by members of Council from Mr. William Fearon of the Dublin Convention and Visitors Bureau. He noted that he and Ms. Maurer had served as members of the Bureau but because of the conflict that exists between the two budgeting processes (Council and Bureau) that Council members should not be members of the Bureau. Discussion followed regarding the process of electing two persons to serve as Council's representatives on the Dublin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Jankowski suggested allowing the Bureau to recommend two people. Ms. Maurer responded by saying that in that case it would be the Bureau's appointment and not Councils. She suggested advertising in the paper to solicit the names of persons who might be interested in serving as Council's representatives on the Bureau. It was decided that the Clerk of Council would advertise in the local newspapers and that interested persons should submit their application by December 31, 1988 or if they have already submitted an application for a possible appointment to another of the City's Boards, Commissions or Committees that they contact the Clerk and express their interest. Mr. Fearon also commented on the proposed meeting of the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Dublin City Council. He indicated that the Bureau was interested in getting feedback from the City Council as to how the Council feels about the Bureau's direction, the scope of their job and responsibilities, etc. The Sunshine Law and meetings of more than four members of Council was mentioned. Mayor Close appointed Mr. Jankowski, Mr. Strip and Mr. Rozanski to serve as a committee to meet with the Dublin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Comments from Staff Mr. Steve Smith 1. Publicly thanked and expressed appreciation to Mayor Close for the time spent and the work done on behalf of the citizens of Dublin in his tenure as a member of Council and as Mayor of Dublin. II II II [I II RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~&i:s M eetillg National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held December 1~, 1988 19 Page Twelve Mr. Hansley 1. Mr. Hansley reported that Perry Township has agreed to take the action necessary to eliminate the double taxation for police and road maintenance services to residents that live within both the City of Dublin and Perry Township (commonly referred to as the "gray" area) by creating both a Police District and a Road District which excludes the City of Dublin from Perry Township. Both districts were established by the Board of Trustees earlier in 1988. The voters of Perry Township approved the funding of the Road District in May, and the Police District in November. Mr. Willis 1. Announced that bids were opened on Friday, December 16, 1988 for the Riverview Storm Sewer Project and that the low bidder was Nickholas M. Savko and Sons. Comments from Citizens Mr. Dennis Cahill Mr. Cahill of Dumfries Court West presented to Council a petition with 50 signatures indicating opposition to a four lane bridge (O'Shaughnessy Bridge) on Glick Road. The petition was worded as follows: "We, the undersigned, residents of Dublin wish the Dublin City Council to rethink their position on building a 4-lane bridge over Glick Road. A 4-lane bridge would encourage non-residential traffic at the gateway of a residential area. We do agree that there is an immediate need to upgrade/rebuild the current bridge to a two lane structure." Mr. Ralph Halloran Determined by questioning Mr. Willis that the Riverview Storm Water Project will include the alley between High Street and Riverview; that it does include a channel for water along the east side of the alley, the first one south of S.R. 161 and Bridge Street. Council Roundtable Discussion Mr. Jankowski 1. Asked whether the ice rink would be in place this year and was told that it would be. Mr. Strip 1. Suggested that relative to the O'Shaughnessy Bridge Project that it be made a Council agenda item at some time in the future for the purpose of citizen input, noting that he was not aware that some citizens were opposed to the four-lane bridge. Ms. Maurer 1. With regard to the Community Plan. Noted that each of the sections had been reviewed, discussed and examined by either a committee of Councilor Council meeting as a committee of a whole - all sections except the Public Service section. Ii I II il II RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting ~~ Meeting National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. Form No. 1097 ~ Held December 19, 1988 19 Page Thirteen 2. Proposed that Council abolish the Gifts Commission. She recalled that the Gifts Commission had developed the Awards Program in 1986 as well as began work on a proposed Gift Book and noted that those responsibilities had now been taken over by a member of the City Staff, Mr. Dana McDaniel. Ms. Maurer moved to abolish the Gifts Commission and present to the persons who served on the Commission awards. Ms. Amorose seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Rozanski, yes; Mayor Close, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes. 3. Ms. Maurer requested that Council authorize the Goal Setting Committee to begin working on the goal setting calendar for 1989, arranging for a facilitator, etc. Mayor Close suggested that a Goal Setting Committee be appointed along with the other standing committees of Council at the first meeting in January. Ms. Maurer moved that the Goal Setting Committee be directed to set up a calendar for 1989. There was no second to the motion. Mr. Rozanski 1. Thanked Mayor Close for an excellent job of leadership. 2. Noted that since he began serving on Council that he has realized that many projects may take years to complete rather than months and asked for patience on the part of citizens, that Council will continue to work on the projects as quickly and as best they can. Mayor Close 1. Gotten a great deal of personal satisfaction in the growth of the Council over the last three years. Have found the press to be relatively fair and expressed appreciation. Thanked members of the City Staff for their assistance and mentioned specifically the Clerk of Council, the City Manager and the Finance Director. Mr. Halloran expressed appreciation from the citizenry for the job done by Mayor Close and thanked him for all his effort and time. Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:28 P.M. ~~ - - -- ;'id' -- Officer ~ '- ~~, t{~ C erk of Cou cil II !/ II !I Ii il t.:.~