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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/01/1993 Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON 1 FGAL BLANK co. FORM NO. 10148 Helti March 1, 1993 19_ rr-- I' The regularly scheduled meeting of the Dublin City Council was called to order by Mayor Ian Rozanski at 7:35 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 1993, and Me. Campbell led the Pledge of Allegiance. ff'" Members of Council present for roll call were: Me. Strip, Me. Amorose, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Kranstuber, Mayor Rozanski, and Mrs. King. Mr. Sutphen was absent (excused). D" Mr. Hansley, City Manager, and Mr. Banchefsky, Assistant Law Director, were also present. Approval of Minutes of February 15. 1993 Meetine Me. Amorose moved to approve the minutes of the February 15, 1993 Council meeting. Mrs. King seconded the motion. Vote on the Motion - Mayor Rozanski, yes; Me. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Me. Campbell, yes; Me. King, yes. Correspondence The clerk reported that two liquor permit applications were included in the packet: one is a C-2 permit for 6500 Riverside Drive, Suite A; the other is for a C-2 permit at 345 W. Bridge Street. There were no objections from Council. Comments from Visitors There were no comments from visitors. Lellislation .. Ordinance No. 11-93 - An Ordinance to Authorize the &tablishment of a Merchandising Fund. (Third Reading) Me. Hansley noted that this legislation calls for the establishment of a rotary fund to keep track of merchandise monies received by the City and for purchase of merchandise for restocking. Staff recommends adoption. Vote on the Ordinance - Me. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Me. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Ordinance No. 14-93 (Amended) - An Ordinance to Amend Section 1305.01 of the Dublin Codified Ordinances - CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code. (Third Reading) Mr. Lenz commented that adoption of the new section has two categories, Appendix C and Appendix F. Appendix C allows regulation of modular units, and F addresses the safety separation of hot tubs and swimming pools. He added that staff is requesting adoption by emergency. The contractors' meetings are continuing to educate them regarding the new Code provisions. Mr. Amorose moved to treat this as emergency legislation. Mrs. King seconded the motion. Vote on the Motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Me. Strip, yes; Me. Amorose, yes; Me. Kranstuber, yes. ...~.,. Vote on the Ordinance - Me. Strip, yes; Me. Amorose, yes; Me. Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Me. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Ordinance No. 19-93 - An Ordinance Adopting Weapons and Firearms Regulations. (Second Reading) Mayor Rozanski stated that all proponents and opponents of this legislation are invited to speak this evening. Testimony will be taken for 1-1/2 hours per side, and three minutes will be allotted for each speaker. Mr. Strip commented that Council members are all here to listen and learn from the testimony being given tonight. The ordinance is subject to change, amendment, and compromise, as are all Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 2 . M_~~!!Ilg__ DAYTON LEGAL BI ANK co. FORM NO. 10148 Helti March 1, 1993 19_ . ---.......---.-.----.-.-- .. ---,----.------- ordinances brought before Council. Mayor Rozanski then invited speakers to come forward. fW"--." -~, .,..# Dewey Stokes stated that he has served for 25 years as a police officer with the City of Columbus, and currently serves as the national president of the Fraternal Order of Police. He commented that neither he nor any other police officers are opposed to law-abiding citizens owning firearms to be used for hunting or trap-shooting. Tonight's ordinance is not a second amendment issue, as recently confirmed by Justice Powell, and police officers support the second amendment to the Constitution. He noted that federal gun registration forms are never checked because these records are not computerized and must be hand-checked. Passage of this legislation will deter crime, as the National Institute of Justice study shows that 22 percent of weapons illegally used were purchased over-the- counter. Background checks prior to weapons purchases are more economical than the later investigations of homicides. The passage of the Brady Bill at the national level will provide funding to improve computerization for law enforcement throughout the country. He gave several examples where guns were purchased over-the-counter in Ohio with profits from drug trafficking and re-sold on the East coast. p#;", ".", Linda Belew. 7770 Bale Kenyon Road. Galena. Ohio stated that she supports the gun control ordinance. She believes this legislation is an important step toward making guns less easily available to criminals. As a market research professional, she recommended that Council undertake a scientific survey among Dublin residents to assess their support for the legislation. She offered statistics compiled in a 1991 survey of registered Ohio voters conducted by an independent research company where 92 percent favored a background check and 94 percent favored a waiting period. This survey was conducted among a representative sample of 1,066 members of the voting public in Ohio, including gun owners. These results, allowing for sampling error of + /- 1 percent indicate that 93 to 95 percent of Ohio voters favor a waiting period. She quoted Stewart Gerson, Acting Attorney General of the U.S., who recently commented that there is too much gun crime and stronger steps must be taken to regulate access at the point of supply. Until a national law is passed, Dublin City Council has a responsibility to protect their own community by passing this ordinance. All will be safer as a result. ''';~ Doug Martin. 51 Indian Sprinl!s Drive. Columbus stated that their family was recently touched by gun violence and he subsequently has investigated why so many young people and criminals have guns. He spoke with Don Mapely, head agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in Columbus and learned that it is very easy for criminals to acquire firearms in the Columbus area. Ohio has become a leading source of weapons for gangs in major cities such as Chicago, New York, Detroit, Washington, D.C., and other areas where strict laws for gun control are enforced. Virginia, a leading state in gun running activities until last week, has passed a bill restricting gun purchases to one per month. Ohio will likely now become a major supplier of weapons to criminals on the East coast. He described the current requirements for purchasing guns in Ohio, which simply entail completing forms and paying fees. The federal purchase form is then retained by the gun dealer in a filing cabinet. Criminals bring crack/cocaine to Columbus and sell it for profit, subsequently using the profits to purchase guns for resale in cities which have strict gun control laws. Until national laws address these problems, cities and suburbs across the country are being forced to adopt gun control ordinances similar to what Dublin is currently doing. The anti-gun control lobby doesn't believe gun controls curbs violence; however, they are not offering any reasonable guidelines for the purchase and distribution of firearms. f{IIii Karen Wachtel. 385 Charmel Place. Columbus. Ohio. stated that assault weapons were created for the military to use in warfare, with the intent to kill as many people as possible as quickly as possible. These weapons do not belong on the streets of Dublin. They are also the weapons most coveted by criminals and are sold in a local gun store. The ads run by the local gun store are a blatant attempt to lure criminals to Dublin to shop. Based on public records in 1991, one store in Dublin sold over $65,500 worth of guns, ammunition and supplies on average each month. This equates to $728,000 per year in sales. She wonders how many customers were from Dublin. She added that assault weapons are 10 times more likely to be used in crime than all other firearms. Recently Dublin experienced two robberies where assault weapons were used. Something must be done now to stop the spread of these assault weapons. She urged Council to pass this gun control ordinance. ...,. Sue Martin. 51 Indian Springs Drive. Columbus, testified that she supports the gun control legislation. Three months ago, her son was brutally murdered and tortured in the robbery of a sporting goods store by three men with guns. One had a record of weapons charges; another had Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 3 .. ,JY:t;~~_ti~_____ DAYTON I FGAI 81 ANK co. FORM NO. 10148 Helti March 1, 1993 19_ 1fI" a record of drug related charges. She wondered what they were doing with guns. Her son was deprived of his future. Although it is too late for her son, she requested that Council pass this legislation before it is too late for other children. She added that a ban on assault weapons and the establishment of a seven-day waiting period for the purchase of firearms will not take away anyone's constitutional rights. She urged Council to pass this ordinance. .~. Rev. Dr. Gary Blaine. Dublin Unitarian Universalist Church. 2400 Sutter Parkway, stated that he is an advocate for children at risk for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. On behalf of all children, especially those whose lives have been brutally destroyed in gun-related violence, he urges Council to support this ordinance. Every day in the United States, 30 children are wounded by handguns or other weapons, and every day 10 children die from gunshot wounds. More than 135,000 children bring guns to school each day. Franklin County school districts have recently experienced incidents where guns have been brought to school, Le., Columbus City Schools, Worthington and Upper Arlington. According to the National Commission on Children, more teenage boys in the United States die of gunshot wounds than all natural causes combined. Although there are many contributing factors to this situation, the increased and widespread availability of guns has significantly increased the number of violent deaths. We have a responsibility to address the reckless availability of guns and assault weapons in our society. He added that there are many citizens who are afraid that gun control legislation will abrogate the second amendment to the Constitution. He believes that gun control does not violate the right to bear arms. The Constitution is silent on the process by which arms are issued, thus allowing responsible governments the right to establish a procedure by which guns can be obtained for responsible citizens. Children who are killed by handguns or assault weapons are denied other rights guaranteed by the Constitution. He urged Council to support this legislation on behalf of children throughout the Columbus area. David German. 223 Bluewinl! Court. Columbus. stated that he is a gun owner who believes in a person's right to bear arms and also a husband and father of two small children. For the safety of his family, he is voicing his support of this legislation. Guns can be a source of great enjoyment in the pursuit of target shooting and hunting, but they can also be a piece of hardware that can maim or kill a human being. A seven-day waiting period and background check could stop many impulsive purchases of guns for use in the commission of a crime. He doesn't believe any law- abiding person will object to obtaining a permit to own a gun. He believes assault weapons are designed only for destruction and not for sport. For safety reasons, he urges Council to pass this common sense gun control law. He is hopeful that other surrounding cities in the area, including Grove City, will adopt this type of legislation. Elaine Shay. 67 Indian Springs Drive. Columbus, stated that legislation will be a step toward making this a safer community. Many people are afraid of the increasing violence which has become common place, and of innocent people being killed at schools, in stores, and on the streets. It takes individual action from citizens and legislators to take positive steps forward on this issue. The availability and accessibility of weapons must be curbed. We all have the right to live in a safe community. She urges Council to pass this ordinance. Jim Masters. 160 E. Granville Road. Worthin~on, testified that he supports the right to bear arms, but he also believes that a cooling-off period for gun purchase makes a lot of sense. Crimes of passion as well as drug addicts seeking to make profits could be halted by these controls. He described a personal experience where his cousin, an L.A. police officer and ex-Marine, was murdered by a 16-year old girl with an assault weapon. He believes the police in our communities are at risk. Janet Doul!las. 87 N. 21st Street. Columbus. Ohio, stated that she favors common sense gun laws such as the one before Council tonight. This will be a step in the right direction toward control of the assault weapons which are powerful vehicles of destruction. The seven-day waiting period may dissuade some persons from committing acts of emotional violence. The gun control laws will not stop the hunter or target shooters from practicing their sports, and citizens will be able to live their full and natural lives. Ken Scheq>elz. 5200 Bandon Court. Columbus, stated that he notes that many neighbors and friends are in attendance this evening and he is disturbed that these same people are now at war with each other over this issue. He believes that all desire a safe environment in which to raise their families and thus share the same goals. The framers of the Constitution could not anticipate how complicated society could become today where weapons with devastating fire power could easily be purchased by those unqualified or untrained to operate them. Thus they provided a process where laws can be enacted to ensure the safety of the community. Governments have laws and regulations in regard .i 'I I; I' II Ii /: II 'I I' I I' , [I II II I :1 I' I' Ii !I I i! ji Ii I: Ii I /: 'I I I I II I i , Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting M~~~i~R_____ PROCEEDINGS Page 4 I i I , II I II ~' II II I' II I I, 'I I, !I I I II II 'I I, ![ I, II II II II I: I I I I I i II I I I[ II I, I I I II II [, DAYTON LEGAL ALANK co. FORM NO. 10148 Helti March 1, 1993 19_ pc '''ccj,,,,,=,= to driving cars and many other areas in an effort to provide a safe community in which to live. He is concerned about the rights and safety of all citizens in the Dublin community. He urges Council to pass this ordinance for the well-being of all of its citizens. Karen Snyder. 64 Overbrook Drive. Columbus. Ohio, stated that although citizens here tonight are proponents and opponents of the legislation, both groups are concerned about personal rights and freedom, and both are using the legal process to have their voices heard. What is missing tonight is the point of view of those who use guns to kill people. The real opposition are those who can't wait a few days to purchase a gun because they need guns now to resolve an issue by shooting a friend or family member. The real opposition are the teenagers who decide in a fit of temporary despondency to kill themselves, shattering their own bodies as well as the lives around them. She added that communities like Dublin are the breeding ground for national agendas because the lawmakers are close to the people and not beholding to large interest groups. People still trust local government more than state or federal government. The message must be heard in communities like Dublin to stop the senseless killing and violence until the federal government takes action. Rex Davidson. 1855 State Route 605. Sunbury. Ohio, commented that is a friend of Doug and Sue Martin and was touched by their loss. He is a gun owner and does not believe there is anything in the ordinance to prevent anyone from owning a handgun, except for those defined as semiautomatic weapons. He added that these types of weapons are not used for target shooting or deer hunting, but instead for taking someone's life. Dorothy Barnes. 33 Wilson Drive. Worthington. Ohio, stated that she grew up in Iowa where her father enjoyed hunting. Her father was opposed to easy access to handguns partly because he was a funeral director and had witnessed the results of their use. She believes requiring a waiting period will prevent a criminal from buying a weapon as it will allow time for a background check. It also serves as a cooling-off period for an angry or depressed person. If Council does not pass this law, they may have allowed someone in their home or community to cause harm or be harmed in a way that could have been prevented. Mary Hoffelt. 146 Erie Road. Columbus. Ohio, testified that she is tired of living in fear and doing nothing about it. Thus, she and others present tonight have decided to speak up. She is a grandmother of four small children who attend school in the Columbus area where they are subject to the consequences of someone bringing a gun into their school. It is important to start somewhere to control guns and Council has that opportunity to do so. Nina Meindl. 457 Whitson Drive. Gahanna. Ohio, stated that there is no legal reason that anyone in her community or in the Dublin community needs to have an assault weapon. She believes it is important that they be banned - the safety of all residents is at stake. Council should send a message to those they represent that they are taking important, sensible steps to protect them. Bob Hern. 156 W. California Avenue. Columbus. Ohio. stated that he is a gun owner, a Navy veteran, and supports the Constitution. In 1977 he witnessed the purchase of a gun in a gun store where the person requested the cheapest gun in the store and 6 bullets. The clerk gave him the gun and the bullets, no questions asked, and directed this person to pay at the counter. This incident convinced Mr. Hern that gun control laws are very important. He urges Council to pass this legislation. Mayor Rozanski then asked that opponents come forward to speak. Charles Perin. 7232 Hopewell Street. Dublin, stated that he is a Dublin resident, a hunter, target shooter, gun collector, and certified rifle collector. He is also a lawyer, an Ivy league graduate, a government employee, father of two boys in Dublin schools, and Cub scout leader. He moved to Dublin in 1990 because moving to Columbus would brand him as a criminal as he owns semi- automatic weapons. He takes issue with the preamble of the proposed legislation where it states that magazine-fed, semiautomatic rifles do not have a legitimate hunting, sporting or collecting purpose. Camp Perry, Ohio is the site of the national, high-power rifle championships. Almost every rifle used in the national championships is on the expressed banned list contained in the ordinance. Many I of these weapons costs upwards of thousands of dollars, and are not the weapons of choice for criminals. They instead opt for weapons which can be easily concealed. He stated that this ban I affects only Dublin residents, and questioned whether Dublin has such an entrenched criminal I element that the only way law-abiding citizens can protect themselves is by banning semiautomatic Ii rifles. Criminals will ignore this law anyway. He added that he uses several weapons on the list II' for competitive shooting, varmint control on his farm, and has a weapon on the list in his gun II Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 5 __M~~~inK~____ "'.. .'.",..q ti'" 1IifJ~ ... jfi. DAYTON I FGAI Bl ANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 i I !I I I' !I II 'I II I I I II I' 'I II 'I II I, 'I I 'I I, il I' I II ! I i I, II Ii II I, :1 II 'I I[ I I [ II II March 1, 1993 Helti 19_ collection. He would therefore be considered a criminal under this ordinance. As a Dublin resident, he urged Council to consider the effects of this ordinance. Judith Day-Barrinl!er. 9290 Muirkirk Drive. Dublin. Ohio. stated that she is a business owner and manager in the City of Dublin. She stated that there is no evidence that there is a crime problem in the City of Dublin with regard to guns purchased here. She believes this law represents a method of erosion on her personal rights and liberties. It could be interpreted as a possible collaboration with the City of Columbus and/or its Council members for future annexations or other joint political ventures. It is the duty of Dublin City Council to respect the sensibilities of Dublin residents and businesses. She believes Council should not be influenced by the outsiders attending this reading tonight. William Allen. 7387 Brandshire Lane. Dublin. stated that he is a market research professional who lives in the community. He believes there is no legitimate need for this legislation in the community. This ordinance places undue hardship on law-abiding citizens and will not solve the perceived problems surrounding guns and their ownership. He stated that there has never been a violent crime committed in Dublin with any assault-type weapons. According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Report of 1991, less than one percent of all gun-related crimes were committed with assault- type weapons. In communities where this type of legislation has been enacted, double-digit increases in gun-related crimes have resulted. To stem the growing gun problem, he suggests two things: Children should spend more time with their parents and families should spend more time at their churches and synagogues. In lieu of all this, he favors severe penalties for anyone committing a crime with a gun. Several of the weapons proposed to be banned are specifically required in the competitions at Camp Perry. He invited all Council members to his club to experience the weapons which are on the proposed banned list. He added that they will need to know the four rules of safely operating a handgun or rifle prior to going. Susan Fisher. 7387 Brandshire Lane. Dublin. testified that she is not a member of the NRA as are many in attendance this evening. She enjoys the sport of target shooting and takes issue with the third paragraph on the first page, where it states that these weapons have no legitimate sporting, hunting, collecting or target shooting purposes. This sport is all-American, good, clean fun. She stated that the criminals should be punished, not the citizens. She challenged Council to study the motives of the people behind this ordinance. She also plans to complete her application for the NRA this evening and hopes she will not soon be here defending her right to cycling, another all-American sport she supports. Stephen Branam. 154 Corbins Mill Drive. Dublin, testified that he has lived in this community for 10 years. He believes there is no basis of crime in Dublin to warrant this ordinance. He believes that this ordinance will result in increased police costs which will result in a decrease of services in other areas or increased taxes. He told of a personal experience where he and his wife were victims in their home of an armed robbery. He purchased a gun the next day so that he would not be fearful in his own home. It is important to look at this ordinance in a Dublin context. He does not believe there is justification for passage. Charles Lambert. 4100 Summitview Road. Dublin, stated that he has lived in Dublin for 10 years with his wife and children. They are strongly opposed to the proposed legislation. In the first paragraph, it refers to "unregulated possession or sale of assault weapons". This is misleading. All firearms are regulated and require a federal legal document to be signed stating that you are not a convicted felon, that you are a United States citizen, and that you are not prohibited from owning a firearm for any reason. Failure to comply or lie on this form is a federal crime. Gun dealers must maintain records of all firearms purchase and make these records accessible to authorities on demand. Most guns cannot be purchased by out-of-state residents. Multiple sales to the same person over a short period of time must be reported immediately on a separate short form to the local police. He also questioned who defines the primary purpose of a firearm or whether a particular firearm has any sporting purpose or collector's value. Some weapons on the list are worth several thousands of dollars. He asked about documentation showing that no waiting period contributes to crime or that having waiting periods does reduce crime. He asked about Dublin cases in the past related to waiting periods and requested data. He also questioned the ban on magazines and how that would affect crime. In Section 549.01, Item E, he questions the definition of a fully automatic firearm. Semiautomatics capable of firing more than 31 rounds are now defined as fully automatic. This is contrary to the federal government definition. High-capacity magazines are available for most semi-automatic pistols, yet high-capacity guns would fall into the assault category. "=1='= I I II ji II I II II II [, 'I I I Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin City Council Meeting Page 6 M~~~~I1g DAYTON I EGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Helti March 1, 1993 19_ I I [, I' II II 'I II II II II 'I Ii I! II ii 'I II ! II I, II 'I II I, II II 1/ II II " Ii I, Ii ." I I I II II I I I I "" k --_....._------.-- - ------- Gary Mulder. 4802 Inisheer Court. Dublin. stated that he a 12-year Dublin resident, a Vietnam era Navy veteran and gun owner. He stated that this issue must be decided on the facts and needs pertinent to Dublin only. All of the opponents of the ordinance find the misuse of a firearm abhorrent and sympathize with those who have testified tonight who have lost loved ones. He instead questions the need for and effectiveness of this ordinance on the criminal population. He noted that in a review of Dublin crime records, none of the named firearms have been used in the commission of the crime. The police chief has publicly stated that what is being termed "assault weapons" are not a problem in Dublin. These firearms are also not a problem in Greater Columbus. In a letter to Arlene Shoemaker, the former chief of police of Columbus stated that in 212 crack raids, 179 firearms were confiscated, one of which is found on the list contained in this ordinance. He quoted from a Dispatch article that "no rifle of any kind, let alone any assault rifle, was used in the 114 homicides that occurred in Columbus last year, the police statistics show." He believes that firearms as described in the ordinance are used for legitimate sporting purposes, target shooting, and collecting. Steve Kenyon. 5530 Loch More Court. Dublin. stated that he is impressed that not a single resident of Dublin will speak out in favor of this ordinance. He noted that when he moved his family to Dublin in 1989, he believed he was moving to a quiet, well-run, progressive city with an excellent school system. However, in the subsequent four-year period, it appears that Dublin is simply unable to exist in an atmosphere without controversy. Now we are facing an unnecessary gun control law which will do nothing to reduce crime in Dublin. He is originally from Massachusetts and has lived outside of metropolitan New York City. He has lived in jurisdictions where the chief of police determines whether or not you are allowed to own any firearm for protection in the home, for hunting, or for target practice. He does not wish for this to happen in Dublin. In 1988, a total of only 119 citizens registered their firearms in all of Columbus when required to do so. There have been no crimes committed in Dublin with the weapons listed on the proposed banned list. He does not believe that a Dublin gun control ordinance would prevent someone from being killed by a knife in Texas, as was previously stated in testimony this evening. He suggested that Council instead turn its attention to the criminal element who are ignoring current laws and who will also ignore any future laws passed. Robert Card. 6917 Gullway Bay.Dublin. Ohio, stated that he is a graduate of Dublin High School and of the University of Cincinnati. He is a member of the National Guard and currently is a trainer in weapons orientation for newly enlisted privates for the State of Ohio in the Army National Guard. He believes this ordinance does not make good common sense. All law-abiding citizens take pride and respect in the use of firearms. He owns several weapons which he uses for demonstration purposes for newly enlisted privates. He believes it is important for the City and the people to maintain these types of weapons as well as their rights under the second amendment. Chris Cline. 6060 Post Road. Dublin. testified that he is speaking from the vantage point of a competitive marksman with regard to the rifles listed as assault weapons. He an active competitor in the sports of biathlon, military triathlon, high-power rifle and military marksmanship events. He is a major in the Ohio National Guard, instructs in military marksmanship, military duties, and runs rifle and pistol ranges. He holds a certified rifle instructor rating from the NRA and conducts firearms safety and marksmanship instruction to the youth of the community. In February, he received the Bronze Excellence in Competition medal for rifle from the United States Army. He is hopeful of ultimately attaining the gold distinguished rifleman badge. To do so, he must compete in civilian and military matches. Three of the rifles he can use in civilian matches are on the list in Ordinance 19-93: the AR-15, the M-1, and the M-1A. All three are regularly used in competition in Ohio and are precision competition instruments. A consistent criticism of much gun control legislation is that it fails to touch real criminals. The competitors who use these rifles in competition in Ohio and elsewhere are probably among the most safety conscious, highly trained and conscientious of all firearms owners. Their criminal impact in this country is negligible. He stated that Dublin has had no problem with its citizens' ownership and use of these firearms and there is no need for this legislation. State law already regulates weapons on an objective, uniform basis and not on an arbitrary designation of 25 specific firearms. Ohio does this on a felony basis and not on the misdemeanor powers that the City has. He urges Council to look at Ohio laws already on the books which regulate magazine size, overall length and barrel length. Uniform laws such as these apply to all firearms on the basis of capability rather than visual appearance. He urges Council to more carefully study the issues involved and determine if Dublin really has a need for this legislation. Mark Rig~s. 3245 Martin Road. Dublin. stated that the right to own the firearms of his choice is his birthright being as a United States citizen. He believes the government has no right to restrict Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin City Council Meeting Page 7 _}\~e~t~nK . DAYTON I EGAL Al ANK co. FORM NO. 10148 Helti March 1, 1993 19_ ~'_._-----'- "---- ...~_._.__._-.. --- -_.~._-------,._--....-----_.~ P"~ him from buying whatever he wants to buy. He asked if anyone has considered what impact firearms ownership has had on Dublin. He believes that the relatively small amount of crime in Dublin should be considered in regard to this legislation. He believes certain business owners in Dublin should possess firearms. Law-abiding citizens are already limited in that they cannot always carry their weapons with them. .".,,* Marshall Platt. 2225 Sutter Parkway. Columbus. stated that he takes issue with the definition of assault weapons. In the few studies which have been done, less than 1 percent of crimes have been committed with these types of weapons. If the existing felony laws and federal regulations have failed to deter criminal misuse of firearms, an ordinance such as this at the local level as a misdemeanor will certainly not deter anyone. Waiting periods are also ineffective and no studies exist to the contrary. As a member of Peoples Rights Organization, he introduced a paper, "Gun Waiting Periods" by David Koppel of the Independence Institute to be distributed to Council, as well as signatures of Dublin residents who are willing to offer home firearms safety courses. He asked Council members to consider facts and not emotions in this issue. Matthew Hooks. 4991 Arbor Village Drive. Columbus. questions the effectiveness of this ordinance in preventing crimes of passion. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reports, the vast majority of these crimes take place between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. when gun stores are not open during these hours. The report also states that the perpetrators of these crimes usually have a long history of abusive behavior toward their spouses if not outright criminal behavior toward strangers. Criminals by definition choose not to obey the law. They will ignore this law as well. Chris Ives. 1437 B Cliff Court. Columbus asked that his time be yielded to a Dublin resident who missed the sign-up, and that he speak later, time permitting. Mayor Rozanski agreed. .'----"'l Phil Rowe. 7322 Wings Livery Drive. Dublin. stated that his fellow pro-gun advocates have given Council the facts pertaining to the uselessness of gun control. He stated that he is a lifelong resident of Franklin County. He is a law-abiding, tax paying citizen who belongs to the NRA. He is concerned about the rising crime rate and appalled at the violence of crimes. He asked Council to check with the Dublin Police Department to make public the statistics on crime in Dublin which make this ordinance necessary. He urged Council not to pass this legislation. D.L. Richardson. 6340 Graessle Road. London. Ohio, testified that he is a gun store owner. A gun was stolen from his store, and the police were never able to provide any follow-up information to him about its whereabouts. He believes the second amendment to the Constitution was intended to protect citizens from the government. There are enough laws regarding gun controls. What is needed now are judges who give stiff penalties for crimes involving guns. Many of his customers are women who are afraid to walk to their cars at night. It is a constitutional right to bear arms. Darrin W. Patrick. 6378 Cherylbrook Lane. Columbus. stated that he is strongly opposed to this ordinance. He works in Dublin. He believes there is no basis for the statement in the ordinance that these weapons have no purpose for collecting or target shooting purposes. These are weapons which have seen America through four major wars and many military skirmishes. Owning a Springfield Armory M-IA or a Colt AR-15 is to own a piece of American history. He added that no gun law in any city, state or nation has ever reduced violent crime. The only way to reduce gun violence is for steps to be taken on the state and national level to build more jails and to impose stricter sentencing for all criminals. "'" Shelby Hickman. 6378 Cherylbrook Lane. Columbus. stated that he uses his firearms to defend himself against crime. He has a right, as an American, to defend himself or his home. He serves actively in the United States Army Reserves and he has seen what these weapons can do. Facing a criminal with the same type of weapon when he attempts to rob his home will deter this criminal from committing the crime. ." Mark Gibaldi. 2547 Sawmill Forest Avenue. Columbus. stated that he is an information systems architect for Huntington Banks and his job is to deal with logic and fact and disseminate information. He provided a diskette containing the State of Florida's Commission on Assault Weapons Report _ May 19, 1990 for Council's review. He believes this is a second amendment issue and read quotations from Patrick Henry, George Mason, and James Madison regarding the rights to arms. He then read a definition of "arms" from Webster's Dictionary and the definition of "assault" weapon. He believes there is confusion about what an assault weapon is. The weapons proposed to be banned in Dublin are not fully automatic weapons and therefore not, be definition, assault weapons. .- Iii.._ '", Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 8 DAYfON 1 FGAl BLANK co. FORM NO. 10148 Helti March 1, 1993 19_ , I, II 'I I, I' :1 II I '[ II 'I ;1 I " , 'I I, II II '] I, :1 I ii il 'I II 'I II II :1 II 'I II II Ii I' ,I I, II " 'i I il ]: II I ,/ II II II I, !] I Michael Cutright. 4031 Brelsford Lane. stated that there seems to be a lack of communication II between the local police, the gun stores and the central NCIC system. This needs to be investigated. 1.1" Working for AT&T and knowing President Clinton's input from his hometown of Chillicothe, he stated that tying Dublin into this superhighway data network will be essential in eliminating this I problem. It will assist in preventing criminals from obtaining guns and help the police do their job. , Gary Barnes. 5027 Crockett Drive. Hilliard. commented that he is in the Reserves, has been on active duty, and has seen how gun control works in countries such as Panama. It is frightening. In Panama, you have to have permission from the police chief to obtain a weapon. This is essentially the same process which will exist with the waiting period. He is a law-abiding citizen and has good moral values. Gun laws have done nothing in large cities. He is a member of Peoples' Rights [I Organization and is willing to teach safety with handguns. II il I II II Ii " ! II I' " ]' [I Ii Ii I: I! I: II I, Susan K. Davis. 5612 Lonl!bow Lane. Columbus. states that she is the owner of the gun store in Dublin. She is the sole proprietor of Davis Guns and has lived and worked in Dublin for the past 16 years. She has operated the gun store here in Dublin for the past 11 years. She opposes the passage of this ordinance on the basis that it will have a disastrous impact upon the safety and security of all citizens. As documented in a 1984 study, an empirical analysis of federal and state firearm control laws, waiting periods were totally useless in curbing crime. Further, they found no relationship between a waiting period and any time of violent crime, except that in places with such waiting periods they noticed a slightly higher robbery and homicide rate. None of the assault weapons sold to Dublin residents have been used for illegal purposes, according to Dublin Police reports. She added that felons are constitutionally exempt from registration requirements in accordance with the 1968 Supreme Court decision in Hanes vs. U.S. where felons are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Therefore, forcing them to register firearms would violate their fifth amendment rights against self-incrimination. She quoted Florida State criminology professor, Gary Kleck in closing. Professor Kleck believes that his investigation led him to the conclusion that the anti-gun thesis is not supported by evidence. Frederick G. Johnston was called to testify but was not present. David McGrim was called to testify but chose not to do so. Anthony Gioffre had signed up to speak but crossed out his name. He confirmed to Mayor Rozanski that he did not want to speak. Mayor Rozanski thanked all of those who testified this evening. He stated that all of the information presented this evening will be taken into consideration by Council. There were no comments by Council. A third reading of the Ordinance will be held at the March 15 Council meeting. Mayor Rozanski announced that the meeting will be adjourned for a short break at 9:35 p.m. Mayor Rozanski reconvened the meeting at 9:55 p.m. Me. Hansley requested that Council reconsider passage of Ordinance No. 11-93 as emergency legislation. Staff intended to request passage by emergency this evening. Some of the merchandise items ordered are for the St. Patrick's Day celebration, and therefore staff needs passage by emergency to proceed with merchandising plans. Mrs. King moved to reconsider Ordinance No. 11-93 in order to modify the language. Mr. Kranstuber seconded the motion. Vote on the Motion - Me. Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Me. Strip, absent; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Me. Amorose, yes. Mr. Amorose moved to pass this as emergency legislation. Me. Kranstuber seconded the motion. Vote on the Motion - Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr.Amorose, yes; Me. Campbell, yes; Me. Kranstuber, yes. I ir !i i I Ii /: I I ! Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 9 Meeting DAYTON LE"GAL ALANK co. FORM NO. 10148 Helti March 1, 1993 19_ Ordinance No. 20-93 - An Ordinance Authorizing a New Position (Communication Specialist) Within the Office of the City Manager and Amending Section 2.A ("Wage & Salary Structure/Administration") and Section 12 ("Exempt & Non-Exempt Job Classifications") of Ordinance No. 17-90 ("Compensation Plan"). (Second Reading) Mr. Hansley stated that staff recommends holding this over for a third reading. There is no additional information since the discussion held at goal-setting on this topic. There will be a third reading at the March 15 Council meeting. Ordinance No. 18-93 - An Ordinance Providing for a Change of Zoning of 1.89 Acres, Located on the Northeast and Southeast Corners of Muirfield Drive and Dublinshire Drive to be Rezoned from: R-l, Restricted Suburban Residential District and PUD, Planned Unit Development District to: PLR, Planned Low Density Residential District. (First Reading) Mayor Rozanski asked Planning Director Ms. Clarke if all of the information and data has been submitted for this application prior to its referral to Planning and Zoning. She responded that it has not yet all been submitted. There was no motion to introduce the legislation nor to refer it to Planning & Zoning. Mayor Rozanski stated that this ordinance will be considered at the next Council meeting if all information has been submitted by that time. He requested that Ms. Clarke relay this to the applicant. Other Preliminary Plat - Wellington Place/Sheffield Place Ms. Clarke stated that these are a pair of side-by-side subdivisions to be located on 61 acres on the north side of Brand Road, between Brandon and Coventry Woods. This preliminary plat was reviewed by Planning Commission in January and was approved with nine conditions. It consists of a single-family subdivision of 130 lots, and is split east and west with two different developers: Commonwealth Capital Corporation will do the western section, while M/I Schottenstein Homes will do the eastern section. r- Conditions of approval were as follows: 1. That privacy fences be prohibited along lots which abut all park areas and plan and supporting text be amended to reflect that; 2. That the retention pond areas be designed to provide for pleasing appearance, and that an acceptable level of park use and proper maintenance be established, subject to approval by the City Engineer and Parks Director; 3. That the applicant submit plans for tree preservation, street tree program, entry features, etc.; 4. That the design of cross sections, street widths, rights-of-way, intersection geometrics, etc. meet the approval of the City Engineer; 5. That Brand Road be re-striped to accommodate a left turn lane at Coventry Woods Drive and that the Coventry Woods Drive entry be constructed as a 36 foot street on a face to face measurement; 6. That all utility easements outside of the right-of-way and no parking areas along 26-foot streets be designated on final plat; 7. That the applicant submit an adequate grading plan for storm water drainage along Dr. Graham's property with the construction drawings; 8. That the applicant submit design standards for Sheffield Place which are consistent with Wellington Place (this has been done); 9. That they regrade the ditch along Brand Road to improve traffic safety. Staff is recommending approval. In response to Mr. Kranstuber's question, Ms.Clarke stated that sidewalks and street trees will be installed along Brand Road in addition to the interior of the development. Mrs. King asked if this will include ditch enclosure. Ms. Clarke responded that it has not been established that the ditch will be enclosed. The slopes of the ditch will be broadened to increase traffic safety in the area. She is not sure if this will include Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 10 Me.~~iIlg DAYTON I EGAI Sf ANK co. FORM NO. 10148 Helti March 1, 1993 19_ ditch enclosure as such. ....",. Mr. Campbell stated that Condition #7 in the Planning Commission minutes refers to Dr. "Grant's" property; this should instead be Dr. "Graham." Ms. Clarke agreed. Mayor Rozanski commented that overall this is an excellent project, but he highly disapproves of parkland in people's backyards. He believes parkland should be located where the public can access it instead of behind someone's private property for their personal enjoyment. Mr. Kranstuber asked about the calculations of parkland, and requested that Ms. Clarke restate the policy regarding including retention ponds in the parkland calculations. Ms. Clarke responded that the engineers provide calculations of how much surface area will be taken up with the stormwater management program for the subdivision. This surface area is deducted from the area which is considered to be park. In this case, they exceed the parkland requirement, but staff would not typically use the space that is required for stormwater issue as it would not be counted as land toward the park dedication requirement. Mayor Rozanski asked what the parkland dedication for this project would then be. Ms. Clarke agreed that it would be 8.4 acres. Mayor Rozanski stated that 4 acres of the 9.7 is retention pond. F""~. Ms. Clarke stated that all of this area is not required in order to handle the stormwater management. These are a pair of ponds being used as a water feature, only a small proportion of which is needed for stormwater management. The remaining portion is considered recreational and fits the rules and regulations for parkland dedication. ii4,..:.;.,.; Mr. Kranstuber stated that almost half of the parkland is contained in an entry feature which is nothing anyone can use for recreation. This will be a marketing feature, not a useful park area. Ms. Clarke stated that these ponds will have a fence detail with lookouts over the ponds. The ponds will be stocked and there will be a walking path around three-quarters of each of the ponds. There will be flagstone walks around the backsides of the lots, as they do not want to encourage a lot of traffic along the house side of the park. Mr. Campbell commented that the ponds do provide a large setback along Brand Road as requested by many people. It will provide a feeling of open space along Brand Road. He agrees that it is an entry feature and provides storm water detention. But it also provides the feeling of a country road, and therefore serves the purpose of green space. Vote to Approve the Preliminary Plat - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose,yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Swanson Property Design Text Ms. Clarke stated that this project consists of 7.2 acres along the south side of Rings Road. At the time the developer came in for rezoning, he committed to the Planning Commission that his architecture would be submitted both to the Commission and to Council to determine that it was acceptable. The applicant went to Planning Commission in February, and his proposal was approved with 12 conditions. The colored elevations provided to Council depict where brick will be used on the structures. A lengthy meeting took place between the developer, the Chief Building Official, and Mark Jones of the Planning staff to work with the site facilities. The 12 conditions are listed in the record of action for the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission felt there was too much unnatural material siding these buildings, and not enough brick. In order to make the facades more interesting, the developer has added some brick to the outside of the units and has broken up the facade more. The conditions of approval are as follows: 1. That the applicant shall design and construct a circular turnaround at the south end of the site as approved by the City Engineer. The southern entrance shown will not be available for some time until the east-west road is constructed; 2. That the drainage basins be designed with a more natural shaped, less geometric looking Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 11 Meeting ______ DAYTON I FGAl BLANK co. FORM NO. 10148 I I I' Helti II I I 3. .P:- I 4. I ! i 5. 6. 7. March 1, 1993 19_ perimeter with 20 percent of the outer perimeter bank planted with shrubs and grasses for a more natural looking appearance; That the applicant must submit for review and approval by the City Engineer proposed cross sections of streets and turnarounds; That the applicant must provide concrete barrier curbing along the private street, around turnarounds and adjacent to parking areas. The design of curbing shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval; That the design of stormwater management shall conform to MORPC guidelines; That the site plan be modified to use alternating sizes of rear patio enclosures to provide visual offset of units; That the use of brick be increased as reflected on revised elevations and to include as a minimum all end units, all front elevations that can accommodate brick, and at least two alternating rear units. Rear patio enclosures are to utilize brick on both end walls and on at least two offsets per building group; 8. That additional trees be added to landscape peninsulas along the private road, and all deciduous trees be at least 2-112 inches in caliper in size including street trees, and that shrubs be added to screen the parking areas adjacent to tennis courts; 9. That lighting be designed and installed to meet the minimum lighting levels and the Dublin Lighting Guidelines; 10. That a plat be submitted to dedicate the necessary right-of-way in accordance with the Community Plan; 11. That the conditions applicable at the rezoning shall continue to be applicable; and 12. That alternate exterior siding be utilized that is durable and capable of maintaining the character of the development. -~-_-______;.i The applicant agreed to these conditions, and it was approved unanimously by the Planning Commission. This is not the kind of application normally reviewed by Council. The developer made a commitment in an earlier hearing that he would defer to Planning Commission and Council as to the architecture and site design on this project. Mr. Ruma stated that in regard to Condition #12, they have agreed to use hardboard siding. He added that on the rear of the 6-unit building, there will be an additional wall of brick on one building. Mr. Strip expressed his concern about the concept of accepting the tennis courts as part of the parkland/public space requirements. He does not want to see this duplicated with other developments . Mrs. King added that while Council supports the overall concept of this development,there are aspects which are not supported, i.e., the use of the public parkland dedication and the private streets issue. Mr. Ruma stated that they are only .2 acres short of the parkland requirements and, in addition, they are building a tennis court which will be on Rings Road with signage identifying it as a public tennis court. Mayor Rozanski agreed that Council overall approves of this plan, although there are aspects which they do not particularly agree with. He objects to the private streets. p- Mr. Kranstuber moved to approve the design text for the Swanson property. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Vote on the Motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mr.Amorose, yes. Reports from Council Committees Mr. Strip, Finance Committee Chairperson, reported that recommendation letters for bed tax awards have now been prepared. He is suggesting that the applicants who do not concur with the Committee's recommendation come to the March 15 Council meeting to present their case before the entire Council. He asked if this is agreeable to Council. Mayor Rozanski agreed with this course of action. This is the procedure followed in past years. Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 12 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Helti March 1, 1993 19_ PC', -,if Mr. Strip stated that the Committee is tonight recommending that the sum of $12,500 of bed tax funds be allocated to the Dublin Women's Club to be used exclusively for the Dublin Arts Festival, scheduled to be held this year in Coffman Park. The application was for $25,000. Council last year allocated $10,000 for a one-day event, and this year the event will be two days. Some additional assistance will be provided to the event by the City, i. e., electricity, etc. The club has agreed to accept this amount so that they can proceed with their plans. He moved to approve the Finance Committee recommendation of $12,500 for the Dublin Women's Club Arts Festival. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. Mr. Kranstuber asked about the procedure for the applications. Mr.Strip responded that the Committee makes a recommendation and notifies the applicant of the recommended award. The applicant can then either accept the recommendation or can make an appearance before the entire Council to appeal the recommended award or denial. Mrs. King expressed concern that this item was not included on tonight's agenda. She believes she does not have enough information to ratify the committee's recommendation. Mr. Strip responded that the award is 25 percent more than last year's award. The budget for the event did not support the request. The Committee has studied this application at length, and four representatives of the club attended the Finance Committee meeting. The applicant is under a time deadline to enter into contracts for the event and is requesting some closure be brought to their application. A brief discussion followed regarding the Committee's review of the application. ~"i;,ii Mayor Rozanski suggested a motion of a minimum award to the group of $12,500, subject to further review at the next Council meeting. The award could then be revised upward if appropriate. Mr. Strip expressed concern about the precedent this would set for other groups, but agreed that this application could be revisited in the future if necessary. Mr. Strip moved to accept the recommendation of $12,500 to the Dublin Women's Club. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. Ms. Grigsby stated that during the budget process last fall, the guidelines for the Hotel/Motel Tax applications were presented and adopted by Council. All applications submitted for the March 15 deadline will be reviewed under these guidelines. A checklist will be filled out and submitted to Council members with each recommendation, assuring Council members that all criteria have been met. Mr. Kranstuber stated that since this event is now a two-day event, more hotel rooms would be used by the group - a justification for an increase in the award. He suggested that the out-of-town artists be given information about area hotels. Mr. Strip responded that this event is a local cultural event and brings visitors to the city; however, it does not generate a lot of overnight stays in hotels. 1Il"'-"--' -';~ Mr. Campbell noted that a package of materials is sent to the various groups sponsoring events by the Chamber of Commerce and Convention Bureau. Vote on the motion - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr.Campbell, yes. Mr. Strip commented that letters for most of the pending applications will be sent out tomorrow. There are a few applications which will require additional information from the groups. He suggested that the Finance Committee meet on Monday, March 8. The clerk will check the schedules and confirm this meeting date tomorrow. Mayor Rozanski, Goal Setting Committee Chairperson, thanked Council members and staff for their attendance at the recent session. Mr. Hansley commented that the preliminary report of the session was compiled by Marty Jenkins and sent to Council. Staff will have these in resolution form for Council to adopt at the next Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 13 Meeting DAYTON I FGAI BlANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Helti March 1, 1993 19_ i =r= meeting. This will provide the status of past goals as well as propose new ones for adoption. He requested that Council members contact him or the clerk if they have corrections or changes for the goals as stated in the report. ."..,. Comments from Staff iliik. <II Mr. Hansley thanked the Mayor and Council for working with staff to establish ground rules for tonight's hearing. He also acknowledged the assistance of the clerk in preparation for the meeting. He also thanked Chief Ferrell and Lt. Geis for all of their assistance, including set-up of the audiovisual equipment in the lobby to provide additional viewing of the proceedings. Alan Perkins, Washington Township Fire Department, was instrumental in these plans, and he and Chief Bostic did an excellent job in maintaining crowd control. Sandra Puskarcik did an excellent job in coordinating media coverage of the hearing. Many other administrative staff members, including Myra Caplinger, Linda Gilliam, and interns assisted with the arrangements. He reported that the Chill ground breaking will take place within the next week to ten days, pending completion of details regarding financing, leasing, etc. Tentative plans at this time call for a closing on Thursday or Friday, and the ceremonial groundbreaking on Monday or Tuesday. At this point, Me. Smith. Law Director. arrived at the meeting (10:30 p.m.). He added that the closing is expected to take place at 2 p.m. on Friday. Mr. Hansley added that there are some technicalities yet to be worked out which could delay the closing. Council members and press will be notified by fax as soon as the plans are set. The ceremonial part will take place at the soccer facility, and the actual groundbreaking will take place on the site, weather permitting. F'-" ~ Mr. Foegler distributed a memorandum to Council regarding the painting of the traffic signal poles as discussed at the last Council meeting. The options are to apply the finish after the signals are operational when the weather permits at a cost of $5,200. The second option would be to remove the signal poles, take them to the factory and apply the finish in a three-step process. This would result in a six-week down time and would cost $35,000. He offered samples to Council for their approval. Staff is recommending Option 1 where the traffic signals would be installed and then painted in the field. There is a one-year warranty with either of the options. The manufacturer believes either of these applications will adhere equally well to the existing poles. There were no objections from Council to proceeding with Option 1. 'Mi..",," Mr. Harding reported that over 100 applications have already been received for the police officer positions advertised in Sunday's paper. These positions have been budgeted to be brought on in early June. Mr. Lenz reported that Ron Lane, member of the Building Construction Appeals Board, died on Friday. Chief Ferrell thanked Council and staff for their cooperation in implementing security procedures for tonight's hearing. Council Roundtable r--"-'-i'<l Mr. Strip thanked the Mayor and all concerned for their efforts with special arrangements for tonight's meeting. h Mr. Kranstuber asked for a review of the signage on the new Cellular One building, and asked whether it complies with Code. Ms. Clarke stated that it does not comply with Code, but was granted a variance by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mrs. King thanked everyone involved in the preparations for tonight's successful meeting. Mr. Camobell commented that the staff, the police and the Mayor did an excellent job in handling this meeting on a sensitive topic. He also commended the public for their cooperation and professional behavior. He added that he would appreciate being informed of the format for such meetings ahead of time in the future, as it would help him in responding to calls from the public. This is not intended as a criticism. Minutes of RECORD OF Dublin City Council Meeting PROCEEDINGS Page 14 Meeting DAYTON lEGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Helti March 1, 1993 19_ Mr. Hansley responded that staff will provide these plans to Council prior to the next meeting. He explained that the plans for tonight's meeting evolved up until the last minute. He also thanked the school for providing the timer this evening for the hearing. He assured Mr. Campbell that the plans for the next meeting will be communicated well ahead of the meeting date. Me. Campbell also noted that he will be attending a National League of Cities meeting in Washington, D. C. this week and will meet with Representative Deborah Pryce. If Council members have suggestions, he will be happy to bring them to Rep. Pryce. Mayor Rozanski thanked everyone for their efforts this evening. He noted that the cobra lights on Bridge Street have been removed as previously requested. Unfortunately, the intersection is rather dark as the new street lights end ahead of the intersection itself. Mr. Foegler responded that he believes the customized traffic signal poles to be installed will have a dual function of also carrying street lights. He will confirm this for Council. Mr. Smith thanked Me. Banchefsky for attending tonight's meeting in his place. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. : ~ I~~ . I ~or, Presiding 0 cer v/ Ii Ii ~ C!.. ~ Clerk of Council ~~f