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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/18/1991 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting E A BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 ReIn March 18, 1991 19 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Dublin City Council was called to order by Mayor Jan Rozanski at 7:33 P.M. on Monday, March 18, 1991. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. A. C. Strip. Mayor Rozanski read a proclamation honoring Mr. Jeff Benjamin, a senior at Dublin High School, who won the Division I 119 pound State Wrestling Title on March 9, 1991. Mr. Benjamin was present to receive the proclamation. Mayor Rozanski also noted that the City of Dublin was represented in the National Indoor Soccer Tournament in Atlanta, Georgia the past weekend; that there were three young men from Dublin on the team that reached the quarterfinals, those young men being Mr. Chris Villwock, Mr. Bobby Biggs and Mr. Keith Rozanski. Members of Council present were: Mr. Amorose, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. King, Ms. Maurer, Mayor Rozanski, Mr. Strip and Mr. Sutphen. Mr. Hansley, City Manager, and Mr. Stephen Smith, Law Director, were also present. Mr. Amorose moved to approve the minutes of the March 4, 1991, meeting of Council. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote on approval of the minutes - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Correspondence There was no objection to a request from the Ohio Department of Liquor Control for a D3 liquor permit being applied for by the Morgan House Restaurant on Glick Road in Dublin. Comments from Visitors on items not on the agenda. Presentation - Pros and Cons for Force Main and Gravity Sewer Systems. Mr. Mark Dunn of Woolpert Consultants, Inc. made the presentation. Mr. Dunn noted that he had been invited to discuss the pros and cons of force main pumping stations, conventional gravity sewers and gravity sewer tunnels, and that he would be providing general information only. The discussion included a generic discussion of the pros and cons, a listing of large pump station installations, a brief overview of several articles, a brief overview of recent Woolpert designed pumping facilities, and a brief, graphical overview of the west side force main concept. Mr. Dunn also said that the biggest reason, usually, that a force main pumping station is put in versus a conventional gravity system is quite simply the economics. He also said that the only way one could tap into a force main would be with another force main. Mayor Rozanski, responding to a question from Ms. Maurer regarding west- ward expansion of the City, said that presently the west would be served by the Cramer Creek extension and Cosgray Creek extension, those two sewers being gravity fed back to the present pump station. With regard to the possibility of odor problems in a force main, Mr. Dunn said that unlike a conventional gravity system, that there is an absence of oxygen which results in an anaerobic digestion which produces the odor of hydrogen sulfide. Mr. Amorose noted that the Columbus Zoo had installed an 8" force main from the zoo to 1-170 and that he had never noticed any odor problem in the 1-270/Riverside Drive area. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYT N LEGAL BLANK co. FORM NO. 10148 ReIn March 18, 1991 19 Page Two Mrs. King said that she thought that it would be appropriate to get histories of other force main as well as gravity systems in Ohio, suggesting a followup with some of the communities that were listed in the blue booklet who have pumps produced by the same company as Dublin's. Mrs. King also wondered why, if the force main is so econimically attractive, Columbus is not considering that option for the West Branch Sewer Interceptor. Ms. Maurer gave background information regarding Columbus's decision to construct the tunneled gravity sewer system, noting that residents had objected strongly to other alternatives. With regard to 1/1, Mr. Dunn said that in a gravity system one does not have joints in individual pieces of pipe which typically would be one of the higher sources of 1/1. He also said that if the City were to choose a force main system that they would recommend using ductile iron pipe rather then pre-stressed concrete pipe. The ductile iron pipe has a longer track record, has less joints, and has some inner flexibility as well. Discussion followed regarding the cost difference between the force main system and the conventional gravity or tunnel gravity systems. Mr. Dunn said that they had projected the total life cycle cost, based on 30 years, for the pump station to be just under six million dollars; that being both capital cost, operation, maintenance and repair. He also noted that the initial capital outlay for Phase I would be the three million dollar figure. Mr. Campbell noted that if the City would construct the force main that the City would control the cost, and that once the City of Dublin signs the water and sewer agreement with Columbus and Columbus would build the gravity system, that Columbus would control the cost and simply tell Dublin what their share of that cost would be.. Mr. Hansley noted that there is not even an engineer's estimate of the cost at this time. Regarding potential health hazards to people who maintain the tunnel systen, Mr. Dunn said that the hazards encountered in a moderately deep tunnel would be very similar to those encountered in a conventional sanitary sewer system; that the same level of safety and precautions would need to be taken in both cases. Ms. Maurer said that she felt that somehow there ought to be a way for the City to build its own treatment plant so that the City of Dublin could have control over growth, the outcome and the way in which the plant is built. With regard to another study, Mr. Hansley said that staff felt that, per the City's Charter, that the formal selection and the drafting of the scope of the work is an administrative function; that there really is no way for Council to monitor the work of a consultant and directly pay a consultant without working through the administrative staff. Rather than hiring another consultant to do another study, several Council members suggested sitting down for several hours with one or two engineers asking questions and getting direct feedback. Mrs. King said that she also would like to have a second opinion on the costs involved, a verifiable cost projection. It was agreed that a list of questions would be prepared to ask selected consultants and that Mr. Hansley, Mayor Rozanski and the Chairman of the Public Service Committee would work on this project in the interest of time, and therefore could move ahead more quickly so that a decision can bE made in the near future. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting N LEGAL BLANK co. FORM NO. 10148 ReIn March 18, 1991 19 Page Three Ordinance Muirfield Hearing. No. 16-91 - Ordinance Drive and Other Roads Second Reading. Authorizing Regulation of Traffic on During the Memorial Tournament. Public Mr. Gregory Shea and Mrs. Cather in Headlee registered to speak. Lt. Rob Geis had the following comments: 1. O'Shaughnessy Dam Bridge will be open for the Tournament. 2. Reviewed entering and exiting traffic routes. 3. Educating the public is a difficult task. 4. Will actively sign the Tuttle Crossing route. 5. Will again sign Hyland-Croy Road this year. 6. Intend on running one way exiting traffic across O'Shaughnessy Dam Bridge during peak exiting periods on Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday from approximately 4:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. 7. Public information campaign through media. 8. Have talked to several large employers in Dublin regarding possibility of early release programs or staggered shifts for employees. 9. Will be two Perry Township police officers at Sawmill and 1-270 interchange ramps. 10. Will again use radio station. 11. Plan on using Metro Center on Saturday and Sunday for off-site tournament parking, busing people from Metro Center to golf course. 12. Looking to Council for guidance in terms of parking enforcement policy. 13. The plan is reflective of the communication, the dialogue that has been going on with residents and groups of residents since the Tournament last year. Mr. Gregory Shea requested that residents be notified in a more timely manner and more specifically regarding parking on streets within Muirfield Village, saying he felt that eliminating parking on both sides of the streets not a practical solution. Mrs. Headlee was told that a policeman would again be stationed in her driveway during the Tournament to prevent turn-arounds, and also said that the Tournament is paying for that person to be there, not the taxpayers of Dublin. Mr. Strip moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Ms. Maurer seconded the motion. Following discussion, Mr. Strip withdrew his motion and Ms. Maurer with- drew her second. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance at the Council meeting on April 1, 1991. Ordinance No. 90-90 Acre Tract Located at Third Reading. Mr. David Ruma, representing Davidson-Phillips, noted that at the last meeting they had agreed to make a condition to the zoning by agreeing to create an access/easement to the bike path that will go along the southern boundary of the site. He noted that they also had provided for the maintenance of the fence in the deed restrictions by creating a homeowners' association to which each resident of the subdivision would contribute toward the maintenance of the fence, as well as toward the entry features. Ordinance Providing for a Change of Zoning on a 24.8l7 the Southeast Corner of Rings Road and Wilcox Road. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DA N LE AL BLANK co. FORM NO. 10148 ReIn March 18, 1991 19 Page Four Mr. Ruma commented that their intention would be that by constructing the fence themselves that that would prevent homeowners from constructing their own individual fences. Mrs. King said that this plan would not have her support because it does not set aside the maximum amount of green space required under Dublin code. Mr. Keith Myers, landscape architect, discussed development and features of the park area, a type of park not developed in Dublin previously; a park with a reflecting pool, fountain, etc. Mr. Bill Yoder said that the established single family residential area in the neighborhood is in unanimous support of single family residential development. Mr. Campbell again pointed out that this plan is a compromise between the developer, staff, residents, etc. He also noted that should this plan be rejected, that there would be a certain amount of uncertainty and risk as to what would be planned by another applicant; that perhaps it would not come back as single family. Mr. Strip pointed out that unimaginative layout of the homes. Ms. Maurer said that she felt that the plan presented a reasonable compromise; that it has a reasonable single family configuration which makes it economically feasible for the developer to do the project; that it has a park that will be available for use very soon. Considerable discussion followed regarding the fence with discussion about the possibility of landscaping and mounding instead of the fence. Mr. Myers suggested an alternative to the fence, that being a 6' clipped yew hedge along the property line with perhaps brick columns interspersed in the hedge line, creating a living wall rather than a fence. Mr. Ruma said that that the same maintenance for the hedge could be provided for as had been planned for the fence. Ms. Maurer moved to approve the Ordinance with the addition of the easement which has been offered to permit access in and out of the residential development; that the proposed fence be changed to a hedge; that fences be permitted to be built pursuant to the requirements in the plan for the protection of children; that the hedge be broken up by brick pillars. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Ms. Maurer and Mr. Sutphen agreed to add to the motion that the home- owners' association will be responsible for continuing to maintain the entry features and the hedge along the southern boundary of the site, and that the homeowners' association be properly funded. Mrs. King moved to amend the motion by adding that the deeds be restricted to allow only the types of fencing allowed in Indian Run. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Mr. Ruma agreed to all of the above conditions. Vote on Mrs. King's amendment - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Vote on Ms. Maurer's motion. Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mrs. King, no; Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mrs. King, no; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Ordinance No. 08-91 - Ordinance Amending Sections of the Dublin Codified Ordinances - Regulating Street Trees. Third Reading. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DEAL BLANK co. FORM NO. 10148 ReIn March 18, 1991 19 Page Five There was discussion regarding the rights of property owners, it being noted that in many subdivisions property lines go out to the center of the street (60' rights-of-way). Mr. Amorose said that his interpretation was that a property owner would be required to obtain a permit if he/she wanted to plant a tree in their yard if it were in the public right-of-way. Mr. Amorose also said that he felt that a public tree permit should be valid for more than 60 days, suggesting that the period be extended to 120 days. Ms. Kurtz suggested that the phrase "unless otherwise specified" addressed that situation. Responding to a question from Mr. Amorose, Ms. Kurtz said that it was her understanding from the Parks Department staff that it would be the intent for the city to be responsible for the total care of every street tree in the City. The cost involved in such a program was discussed., especially with the community's planned growth. Discussion followed regarding the removal of dead and diseased trees on private property, specifically the interpretation of the words "a diseased tree". At Mr. Smith's suggestion Mr. Campbell moved to table the Ordinance. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Vote - Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Ordinance No. 11-91 - Ordinance Providing for Disposition of Recovered Property. Third Reading. At the request of the Law Director, Mrs. King moved to table the Ordinance. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. Vote - Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Ordinance No. 13-91 - Ordinance Adopting Five Year Capital Improvement Program. Third Reading. Mr. Strip moved to table the Ordinance. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Ordinance No. 18-91 - Ordinance Authorizing City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Medex, Inc. Second Reading. Mr. Hansley noted that there had been some changes in the Ordinance, such as a $37,000 cap on the reimbursement for the sewer that the City would pay to Medex, Inc. Mr. Amorose moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Ordinance No. 19-91 - Ordinance Prohibiting the Scavenging of Refuse, Garbage, Rubbish, Recyclable Materials or Yard Waste. Second Reading. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance on April 1, 1991. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DA N LEGAL BLANK co. FORM NO. 10148 ReIn March 18, 1991 19 Page Six Ordinance No. 20-91 - Ordinance to Enter into an Agreement with O.D.O.T. for Resurfacing a Portion of u.s. 33. First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Hansley commented that the purpose of the Ordinance would be to pay the City of Dublin's share of the cost of a resurfacing project from the inter- section of u.s. 33/S.R. 161 south to approximately the Martin Road inter- section; that cost to the City being $1,200.00. Mr. Amorose requested that the possibility of a left turn lane into Martin Road on u.s. 33 coming from the north to the south be considered and studied. Mrs. King moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. Vote on motion - Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Ms. Maurer, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes. Ordinance No. 21-91 - Ordinance Amending Section 2 ("Wage and Salary Structur / Administration"), Subsections A and B of Ordinance No. 17-90 ("Compensation Plan"). First Reading. Mrs. King introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Harding summarized the purpose of the Ordinance as follows: to reflect changes in classification titles; amend certain pay grades, add a new classification title (from Parks Maintenance Supervisor to Parks Administra- tor); add a new position of Parks Maintenance Crew Leader; an expansion in status from Parti-time permanent to full-time permanent for the Urban Forester; add another two new classification titles - Assistant Director of Planning/Zoning Administrator and Assistant City Manager/Director of Development. There will be a second reading of the Ordinance at the regularly scheduled Council meeting on April 1, 1991. Ordinance No. 22-91 - Ordinance Amending the Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 15-91. First Reading. Ms. Maurer introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Hansley pointed out a couple of changes from the recent draft - an increase from $50,000 to $70,000 for the Blazer Parkway Street Tree and Landscaping Program; an increase from $30,000 to $37,000 as part of the Medex agreement; the addition of an allocation of $35,000 for a sidewalk/bike path along Frantz Road in the unincorporated area north of Rings Road (1100 feet of five foot sidewalk). Mr. Sutphen requested that staff track the funds spent in bid projects and provide that information to members of Council periodically. Mrs. King moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Mr. Strip wondered if the Muirfield guardrails were reflected in this appropriation, the decision to go to steel rather than timber buardrails. Mr. Sutphen said that he had communicated with Mr. Holbrook and that a letter had been written to the Muirfield Association requested a timely answer and decision regarding the steel guardrails. Vote on the motion - Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mrs. King, yes. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYT N LEGAL BLANK co. FORM NO. 10148 ReIn March 18, 1991 19 Page Seven Ordinance No. 23-91 - Ordinance Adopting a Yard Waste Diversion Program for 1991. First Reading. Mrs. King introduced the Ordinance. Mr. McDaniel reported that the Solid Waste Advisory Committee is recommend- ing a multi-faceted approach to yard waste diversion - implement the "Don't Bag It" campaign;a second approach would be the "Home Composting Program"; the third approach would be a "Pay per Bag" program with Johnson Disposal providing a specialized biodegradable bag at local retail stores for $1.00 per bag. There will be a second reading of the Ordinance at the Council meeting on April 1, 1991. Discussion of Request from Dublin Counseling Center. Mr. Strip reported that the Dublin Counseling Center has outgrown the City-owned building it has been using rent-free for approximately 10 years and that they want and need to move into other quarters. It was noted that their ability to move is really based on the City's willingness to make a cash contribution. It was pointed out that in allowing the Counseling Center to use that City building that they saved about $12,000 per year. Several members of Council expressed their appreciation and commented very favorably on the fine and important work done by the Counseling Center staff, expressing also the valuable services performed for the Dublin community. It was noted that approximately 20% of the clientele of the Counseling Center resides outside of the City of Dublin. Ms. Maurer said that she felt that it is important that guidelines be established as regards allocations to community service organizations in the future. Mr. Sutphen moved to allocate $28,000.00 to the Dublin Counseling Center from the Contingency Fund. Ms. Maurer seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. Discussion Regarding S.B. 5 and H.B. 2 ("Bottle Bill") Mrs. King had the following comments: 1. The collection centers that would be put into place around the City, the legislation for the centers is written in such a way that it overrides all local zoning laws. 2. The bill would require that every place that sells beverages for carryout that meets the specifications of the bill would have to have a place where the cans and bottles could be returned within a certain distance from the store or if the business sells over a million dollars a year in goods they would have to have a collection point right at the store. 3. Must remember that the City must also comply with H.B. 592. 4. A number of districts have either already filed their plans under H.B. 592 or are about to file them. 5. The General Assembly has been urged to stop and examine all the work that has already been accomplished under H.B. 592. 6. There are a lot of good things in S.B. 5 and H.B. 2 such as promoting markets for recyclable materials, etc. 7. Bottles and cans comprise about 3% to 7% of the total waste stream. 8. More work needs to be done with the industrial and commercial sectors of communities. Ms. Maurer will prepare legislation, focusing on objectionable parts of S.B. 5 and H.B. 2 to be presented at the next Council meeting. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYT N LE AL BLANK co. FORM NO. 10148 ReIn March 18, 1991 19 Page Eight Reports from Council Committees Public Service Committee (Mr. Sutphen) recently had a meeting; copies of the minutes of that meeting were distributed in Council packets, and the Committee will be having another meeting in April on a date to be announced at a later time. Public Safety Committee (Mrs. King). The Committee had a meeting last week and worked on the Ordinance regarding disposition of recovered property. The Committee further requested that staff at the first meeting in April present to Council a series of choices and recommendations on what actions and timelines Council should take and follow if the Supreme Court decides in the City's favor on the boundary change issue dealing with Washington Township and Concord Townships, and what action the City should take if the Supreme Court decides against the City, so that the City of Dublin is prepared to move forward. Mr. Hansley said that staff options will be based on the polic" guidelines as written in the Safety Committee Report, said report having been adopted by Council. Mr. Strip announced that Dr. Price will make a brief presentation to Council on the Win-Win situation at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, April 1, 1991. Comments from Staff Mrs. Mary Collins, a resident of Karrer Place, wanted an opportunity to talk about and ask questions about the force main/gravity sewer situation. Mayor Rozanski suggested that Mrs. Collins and Ms. Strnad get together with Mr. Hansley who can give them background information and answer questions regarding the sewer line issue. Mr. Camp be II 1. Thanked the Parks Department Staff in general and Ms. Patty Rinella in particular, for doing an excellent job on the St. Patrick's Day Parade and other activities that weekend. 2. Requested a status report on the Development Committee. 3. Mentioned the procedure regarding the Council/Resident Response Form and the necessity of responding promptly (within 24 hours) to residents after a request for information has been made. Mrs. King 1. Mentioned an article on Darby Creek in a recent issue of "Nature Conservancy" periodical. Mr. Sutphen 1. Requested meetings start promptly at 7:30 P.M. 2. Status of fire issue with Supreme Court? Mr. Smith said his office checks with the Supreme Court Clerk at least once a week; nothing to report as of this date. Mr. Strip commented favorably on the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Mayor Rozanski. 1. The Parade was fantastic. 2. Suggested that when the Counseling Center building is vacant that the space could be used by community groups such as the DYA, Dublin Soccer League, etc. 3. He and Mr. Hansley were invited to Rickenbacker Air Base to help welcome the troops home, and suggested that if anyone else had such an opportunity that they take advantage of same. Minutes of RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting A E AL BLANK co. FORM NO. 10148 Reln March 18, 1991 19 Page Nine Mr. Sutphen moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss legal and personnel matters at 12:20 P.M. Mrs. King seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes. ~ ~ ?f;2'/~ </ - 7 /'/" ,~~~:. ... / ~ / ;:, ~or - Presid~Officer // ,~..... _ f.AZ?U/~~. f~/ C' erk of Cou cil