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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/02/1989 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM N0. 10148 Held October 2, 1989 19 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Dublin City Council was called to order by Mayor Jan Rozanski at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, October 2, 1989. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present. `r Members of Council present were: Mr. Amorose, Mr. Jankowski, Mrs. King, Ms. Maurer, Mayor Rozanski and Mr. Strip. Mr. Sutphen. was excused. Mr. Hansley, City Manager, and Mr. Smith, Law Director, were also present. Due to the absence of the Clerk of Council, Mrs. Myra Caplinger was present at the meeting to call roll and votes. There was not objection to a request for a one day liquor permit for a United Way Fundraiser to be held at O.C.L.C. Public Hearing. Presentation of the Old Dublin Master Plan. Mr. Bowman, Planning Director, said that the purpose of the plan was to respond to a concern expressed by citizens and business persons that not enough attention was being given to the Old Dublin Historic District, wondering how they could compete with large suburban shopping malls and other larger retail areas. mr. Bowman reported. that after many public hearings that it was decided to take the comprehensive view and to propose a similar ongoing level of commitment complete with funding, with decisions to be made by the local A area residents, property owners, business people. Mr. Frank Elmer of Frank Elmer and Associates had the following comments: Five areas of concern were addressed following the Phase One Report - historic preservation, lack of image and identity, retail viability, maintaining a residential quality and traffic. Following the Phase One Report it was noted that in order to be able to preserve the historic fabric of the district that the residential quality of the neighborhood and that the total offering of retail would hav to be expanded to rework its mix with streetscape improvements, landscape improvements, etc. It was also noted that the residential base needed to be reinforced, which would mean new housing contruction. Review the key components of the master P1an,Mr. Elmer had the following comments: 1. The plan consists also of a town center map of the plan and also the Bridge Street landscape/streetscape concept which the Jubilee Committee might choose to follow in regard to Ameriflora opportunities. 2. The basic elements of the Old Dublin Master Plan are as follows: A. The creation of a new town center, primarily in the northwest quadrang of Bridge and High Streets. The town center would consist of a village green of approximately 4 acres in size plus, in the northwest area, construction of somewhere between 60,000 fir.. and 100,000 square feet of new space, retail space and/or some office space in that area. All historic buildings would be preserved. B. The Plan includes retail strategy that would be employed to enhance the viability of downtown business, recommending a different merchandise mix in the Plan. C. The splitting of Bridge Street traffic into separate eastbound and westbound flows around a portion of the center green; that the median concept of the street continue down to Frantz Road. D. The buildings that exist would be restored and kept as a focal piece to the large median portion of the village green. E. Being proposed is a loop service drive around the town center area; working with existing alleys, improving them, banking them with sidewalks or stone walls in addition to landscape buffers. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MiriUteS of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO. 70148 Held October 2, 1989 19 Page Two F. A pedestrian circulation system that would include the retail sidewalks, the streetscape pieces that would take customers to the stores; would include trying to work in the walkway system that exists throughout the whole Bridge Street Corridor. G. The streetscape concept - walkways through the village green, certain areas designated specifically in relation to the retail shops - one example being a walkway that goes east/west and across High Stree over the river to parkland that the City is development. Tried to link and connect other facilities within the community and the old village area. H. The development of some additional housing units in Old Dublin - 12 new single family houses south of Bridge Street built similarly to the ones that are presently there. The quarry site being suitable for parkland and the construction of 16 to 20 additional housing units, cluster fashion. The seven houses that presently exist north of Bridge Street probably would not be able to be preserved. Perhaps there could be a Bed and Breakfast as well as perhaps 16 to 20 condominum housing units that would overlook the river. I. Suggested revising the architechtural review ordinances in the town center area to be more representative of the different environmental characteristics that exist within the area. J. Proposed a general implementation plan and concept with a ten year time fram. K. Estimated cost in the area of 5 plus million dollars. L. Looking at considerable private involvement. M. Met with merchants, owners, residents, etc. N. The traffic information in the report was based on real counts and projections under full development; in all cases the intersections an traffic flow work better than they do today. Mrs.King noted that one of the goals of Council has been to make the downtown area a more pedestrian friendly area. The consultant noted that there is linkage from the west to the downtown area via a walkway and that the whole idea is to increase pedestrian accessibility to the downtown area. Mrs. King asked for a projection as to the number of years the revised intersection will be able to handle traffic flow. It was noted that the projections did not factor in the closing of the Glick Road Bridge. It was also noted that the projections are for levels of service in the year 1994 and three alternatives were considered the one on the plan; another to cul de sac the south end of High street; the third being a no action alternative; that with the no action perhaps turning movements could be restricted at High and bridge Streets. It was also noted that at some future date consideration must be given for another acess across the Scioto River. According to a study currently underway, it was noted that the current bridge over the river will have to be five lanes at least in order to ~ facilitate added traffic movement to get the level of service up to an acceptable point. Mr. Bowman said that it was important to keep in contact with other traffic related issues - the widening of S.R. 161 east of Riverside Drive, an additional river crossing, etc. With regard to a question from Ms. Maurer regarding financing she noted that it had been her perception that it would not be tax abatement as was reported in the Dublin News, but would be a tax assessment district which would mean that taxes generated in the area would go back into the district. It was noted that the tax assessment district has been utilized in many Ohio cities, one, for example, being Springfield. This type of strategy RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin city Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO. 10148 Held October 2, 1989 19 Page Three is not as attractive as it was several years ago because the public sector rr.. often does not have the funds. It was also stated that tax abatement was originally intended as a tool th t municipalities can use to promote redevelopment in a specific area, but that it should be used judiciously. General discussion followed on possible methods of financing such a plan but nothing specific was decided upon. Mayor Rozanski requested a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation and land issues and that while Council was in Executive Session that discussion regarding the plan could continue with those in attendance Mr. Strip moved to adjourn to Executive Session. Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Mrs. Vance, resident, objected to Council going into Executive Session and not be available to hear the comments from others regarding the plan. Council decided to stay for the remainder of the public hearing. A resident wondered what the first step would be, assuming the Old Dublin Corporation would be set up. Mr. Elmer suggested some first steps - the acquisition of the car wash and gas station - streetscaping - parking areas - approve some of the alleyways and start linking lots, e.g. ~.r A resident asked how some of the older homes along High Street would be handled. Mr. Elmer said that the plan places a priority on preserving the residenti 1 quality of residential buildings, particularly if they are historic. He noted that it had been recommended that two new zoning districts be created - one called the Historic Office District (HO) and one called the Historic Residential/Office District (HRO). In the HO District small offices would be the principally permitted use but would encourage that they be convered over tim if possible to housing. In the HRO District the principally permitted use would be single family, but office would be accepted as a conditional use if certain standards are met. Regarding the traffic projections Mr. Wlmer said that because there are so many things happening in Dublin that there was no way to project what will be happening in five, 10 years from the present in terms of roadways and/or development, but that they did the best they could with the information currently available. Ms. Maurer asked Mr. Elmer how he would anticipate the village green being used - would it serve as a gatherin place for community events or whether it would be used for walking from one place to another. Mr. Elmer said that he perceived it as a large college quad, a town center, the four acres making it large enough for some activities but that it would not be large enough a place for the whole community to gather. He noted that Dublin has no center; this would become the center. Mrs. King asked how many homes and businesses would be lost under the plan. Mr. Elmer said that they would hope that no businesses would be lost; that there is no reason a merchant cannot change and modify his business. Long term, the loss would be a car wash, service station, several commercial and warehouse-type buildings and nine residences. Mr. Bowman said that they would, in the next several weeks, submit a Resolution to Council concerning the acceptance of the plan and schedule RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes Of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 10148 Held October 2, 1989 19 Page Four A public hearings so that all persons interested would have an opportunity to review the plan. He also said that those interested in receiving copies of the plan could pick them up at the Planning Department, and that copies would be available at the City, the Chamber of Commerce building and the library. Council recessed for approximately 15 minutes and adjourned to Executive Session. Mayor Rozanski noted that he had observed Mr. Mark Jones, Code Enforcement Officer, and Ms. Bobbie Clarke, Zoning Administrator, on a recent Friday night planting flowers along the roadside in Dublin, beautifying the City even more. Mayor Rozanski expressed his thanks and appreciation. Ordinance No. 78-89 - Ordinance Amending Codified Ordinances - Adopting 1989 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code. Third Reading. Vote - Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Ordinance No. 86-89 - Ordinance to Accept the Lowest/Best Bid for Salt for Snow and Ice Removal. First Reading. Mr. Amorose introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Amorose moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. ~ Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; ~ Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. The best and lowest bid was from Domtar Industries in the amount of $31.94/ton with piler delivery. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Ordinance No. 87-89 - Ordinance Requiring Uniform Street Signage. First Reading. Mrs. King introduced the Ordinance. Mrs. King noted that there were still a few issues that needed to be resolved as regards the Ordinance and reommended holding it over for a second reading at the Council meeting on October 16, 1989 Resolution No. 24-89 - Resolution in Support of the Washington Township/ City of Dublin Merger. First Reading Ms. Maurer introduced the Resolution. Mayor Rozanski commented that he felt that although additional data needed to be obtained and questions answered, that overall he supported the Resolution. He also said that he felt that the decision should be left to the voters and for the voters not to allow outside interests to interfere with that decision making. err Ms. Maurer said that inditially the interest in the merger came as a result of two major advantages for Dublin - the consolidation of fire and safety services and that Dublin Staff and the Dublin City Council would be able to plan the 11 square miles that constitute Washington Township. She further commented that the City of Dublin feels very comfortable with the Planning Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission and have instituted policies and zoning laws in the City which have benefited Dublin enormously; not the least of which is the green space ordinance. She noted that the system of planning and development in the Planning Department was the initial motivation on her part to support the merger. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK 00., FORM NO. 10148 Held October 2, 1989 19 Page Five Ms. Maurer said that annexations are initiated by the owners or the developers of the property and that a pattern which has seemed to start to develop has been that commercial property which has provided Dublin with an excellent tax base for the schools in the past has been annexed to the City of Columbus, and that residential property is coming to Dublin. She noted that this was a concern because of the tax base for the schools as well as a possible loss of income tax for the City from those commercial bases. She noted that Dublin is just beginning to build the infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing city, having to widen roads, build bridges, overpasses, etc. Ms. Maurer said that after a year and a half of study that she felt comfortable with this merger document. Regarding the situation with the City of Columbus and access to a corridor in the northwest, Ms. Maurer said that she felt that Columbus has many directions in which to expand and grow and that losing that one area is not going to ruin Columbus. Ms. Maurer responded with regard to the threat of Columbus to cut off the i water and sewer contracts in 1994 and 1996 by saying that there may be som question regarding the legal obligations of the City of Columbus to provid Dublin with sewer service, because Columbus has upgraded sewer services with some federal funds. She did note also that should Columbus cut off those services that she is convinced that those services can be provided by Dublin. Ms. Maurer concluded by saying that she supported the merger and the merger document, and that she would very much like Council to support stir. i t a s well . Mr. Jankowski suggested that the merger issue seemed to be a unique exercise in democracy, and that the issue will be decided by the voters in Dublin and Washington Township, not the seven members of Dublin City Council, not the seven members of the Columbus City Council nor any other interest groups or pressure groups. Representing the citizens of Dublin, Mr. Jankowski said that felt that the merger makes good sense - there would be equal fire protection throughout the City, there would be additional land to expand the parks and the school districts would be preserved, which would be very important as well as control of the zoning in the area. With regard to Columbus's economic threats, Mr. Jankowski said that he would hate to disallow the merger because of threats. He acknowledged that often people vote, responding to the potential impact on the packetbook. He also noted that in the next five weeks people would be given a great deal of information to be disseminated and urged every voter to examine the information carefully, be informed regarding the sources of the information, decide for themselves what they think is important and vote accordingly. Mr. Jankowski said that at this point in time he did favor the merger. Mr. STrip commented that he was concerned about the merger issue, that ~ he felt that it had begun to polarize the City. per. Strip said that he felt that there was still a possibility that some of the outstanding issues could still be resolved with the City of Columbus. Mr. Strip further commented that his concern was that at present there we more questions than answers, and said that he was personally not desirous of going into the water and sewer business; that there are certain risks and costs that go with it. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin city council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 101 Held October 2, 1989 19 Page Six Mr. Strip promised that all information received by Council members would be passed on and shared with the voters, whether it be goo, bad or y,w, indifferent. He also noted that the City Manager has been placed in an untenable position. Mr. Strip suggested that citizens view with caution the anti-merger campaign, being aware of who the people are against the merger and who is sponsoring the campaign. He said that he was not happy with Columbus nor their activities, their attitudes, conduct or behavior, but that at present there are more questions than answers and that he wanted more information. Mr. Amorose noted that what had started as a very basic grass roots move- ment had become extremely difficult and urged everyone to have all the information before voting in the November election and that that informa- tion would be provided to the people once it became available. Mrs. King commented that she had tried very hard to be an advocate for the merger but that she still had many questions. She said that the basic issue of the merger needed to be examined, that issue being what is in the best interest of the City of Dublin and its residents. She also suggested that each person examine his or her vision of Dublin. Mrs. King said that her vision was of a relatively small, well-planned, ~ well-serviced community with a lot of amenities and parks. He questioned whether Dublin needed to grow by 11 square miles. Mrs. King noted that there are still many questions about whether or not the merger is in the best interest of the citizens of Dublin and that there is an obligation to obtain that information. Mrs. King referred to the consultants' studies which would be available by October 20th at the latest, which would hopefully answer many of the key questions regarding merger cost, what water and sewer rates would be if Dublin would have to get in the water and sewer business, etc. She noted that perhaps Dublin might want to do that irrespective of the merger. Mrs. King thanked staf for their hundreds of hours spent in working to get the necessary information and for their help and involvement on the issue. However, she urged all to redouble their efforts to find a negotiated solution to the merger with Columbus. Mrs. King suggested that if she were a citizen of Columbus that she would be asking her City Council members why they have not negotiated a solution to the merger issue with Dublin, because if the merger would pass, Columbus would stand to lose all that territory and they would be better off with a reasonable arm of expansion toward Madison County. She also said that she would urge Columbus to reevaluate how it is perceived as a neighbor and that she felt that Columbus needs to re- ~ establish a trust with the suburbs. Mrs. King concluded by saying that she would not support the Resolution until she has the answers to the questions she has been asking. Mayor Rozanski summarized by saying that members of Council had spent countless hours thinking, discussing, observing, traveling, etc. in an effort to make an informed decision. Because Mr. Sutphen was unable to be present, Mayor Rozanski suggested holding the Resolution over for a second reading at the scheduled Council meeting on October 16, 1989 when Mr. Sutphen could have an opportunity to express his opinions, and noted that information from the consultants could be available for that meeting. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes Of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 10148 Held o~tohP,- 2, ~ 9~9 lg Page Seven rsM. Ma or Rozanski invited y questions from those present at the meeting. Mr. Sam Huffner, a resident of Dublin who works in the City of Columbus, requested that residents be informed of the cost(s) involved, as well as other pertinent information so that voters can individually vote their conscience. Mr. Mark Brown asked if the merger were to go through would a compromise still be possible with Columbus, specifically mentioning the possibility of offering a corridor to Columbus. Mr. Smith said that he felt that a compromise would be possible. Mr. Strip said that boundaries could be adjusted post-merger, but that it would be extremely difficult and that it would not likely happen. Mr. Strip also said that Dublin has not been opposed to giving Columbus a corridor and that the Council nor merger has ever been anti-Columbus or anti-Columbus growth. He said that the merger has not been, is not now, and never will be predicated upon some attempt to close off Columbus's growth; that it is not a justifiable issue. Regarding a question from Mr. Brown regarding ownership of the water distribution lines, he was told that they are owned by the City of Dublin; that two of the three water towers in place are owned and were paid for by the taxpayers in the City of Dublin; that the third water tower on Summitview is owned by the City of Columbus. A resident gave background information on the merger process - the electio of a Merger Commission, open meetings and discussions which were publicize with never any participation by representatives of the City of Columbus or by those persons against the merger. He noted the formation of a committee called the Merger Makes Sense Committee comprised primarily of residents of Washington Township and Dublin. He said that the Committee feels that there are several issues and that those issues are not water or sewer or the O'Shaughnessy Bridge, but that the merger will preserve school boundaries, protect the quality of life, will help to control gorwth and quality development, will keep property taxes the same and will generate a commercial tax base in the City of Dublin. He requested that. each citizen study the merger document to make an informed decision and noted that the water and sewer had just recently become an issue. Resolution No. 25-89 - Resolution in Support of COTA Levy. First Reading. Mrs. King introduced the Resolution. Mayor Rozanski noted that Mr. Bill Bownas had been present at the last Council meeting to provide information and answer questions regarding the proposed levy. Ms. Maurer moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. ~ Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Mayor Rozanski read the Resolution in its entirety. Vote on the motion to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Vote on the Resolution - Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Other Request for Approval of Final Plat - Lowell Trace 3 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes Of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 10148 Held October 2,1989 19 Page Eight Mr. Bowman had the following comments: 1. Lowell Trace, Section 3 is a 10.85 acre parcel. 2. The property is zoned P.U.D. 3. It is to be added to the rest of the Lowell Tract Subdivision which is west of AVery Road and just north of Post Road. 4. The phase adds 22 new lots to the Lowell Trace Subdivision, bringing up the total number to 121 lots. 5. The lots are developed along cul-de-sacs from a new street called Tulleymore. 6. The development text, the restrictions are identical to those now in force on the other phases of Lowell Trace. 7. Parkland donation requirement will be met partially with a bikepath along the Avery Road frontage, and the rest is included in the large park land donation previously received and being developed as Red Trabue Nature Reserve. 8. The Planning Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with the following conditions A. Temporary snow fencing to be erected around western wooded portion of the site, prior to construction. B. Street tree selection to be coordinated with the Landscape Planner. C. That the applicant coordinate with the developer of Wexford Woods on the enlargement of the detention basin. D. Final detailed engineering plans to be accepted by the City Engineer ~rw Mrs. King moved for approval of the final plat with the restrictions recommended by the Staff and Planning Commission as set for by Mr. Bowman. Ms. Maurer seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; mayor Rozanski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Request for Bed Tax Funds - Convention and Visitors Bureau Following discussion with regard to figures made available to Council members it was determined that there was approximately $240,000 to $250,000 of unallocated funds for 1989. The Convention and Visitors Bureau was requesting a $24,000 allocation. Ms. Maurer expressed some concerns - estimated collection for the year will be $530,000; the Convention and Visitors Bureau requires an allotted amount which would be $132,500; the projected amount in the budget was $450,000; the Convention and Visitors Bureau budget would have been one quarter of $450,000; the Bureau requested and received an additional $40,000 for brochures and printings; there will be roughly an additional $80,000 collected from which they will receive 25%; are requested an additional $24,000 and will receive approximately 37% of the funds collected in 1989. Ms. Maurer had a concern about allocating that high a percentage and ~ asked about the need for the $24,000. Mr. Jankowski noted that the amended budget for the Convention and Visitor Bureau for 1989 listed their projected revenue for the bed tax at $150,000. Mr. Vern Metz referred to the reason for the request for the $24,000; that being for additional copies of the visitors' juide, noting that at present they have 1000 individual requests for the guide, and that they feel that the proposed video would be a very valuable tool in selling Dublin; that it would be able to be used by realtors, civic groups and other city groups as well. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MlnuteS Of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 1014 Held October 2, 1989 19 Page Nine ~ Ms. Maurer pointed out that amount the four or five areas to which bed tax funds can be allocated that funds had been allocated to all areas except for the downtown area and that she felt that Council owned the downtown area an allocation. Mr. Metz said that the Bureau had paid over half of the advertising costs for Green Weekend and other events that have taken place in Old Dublin. Mr. Jankowski noted that he had reviewed the minutes of the April 17, 1989 meeting of Council in which the $40,000 was allocated. He noted that he had made a motion that Council approve the $40,000 and that Mayor Rozanski had indicated that the $40,000 be spent in promoting Dublin with brochures, pamphlets, videos, slide presentations, etc. and that Mr. Strip had moved to approve the $40,000 for purposes of advertising Dublin as a whole with a video slide presentation, two major brochures, and two minor brochures. The vote on the motion was unanimous in favor. Ms. Lynn Slomsky said that there had been a miscommunication; that they were told that the allocation was for printing purposes only and that the money was used for printing only; hence the request for the additional monies to produce a video and the unanticipated demand for the information packets. It was suggested that greater care be exercised in the issuance of the information packets. Mr. Jankowski moved to approve the request in total. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes rr.r Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Mayor Rozanski announced that a serious accident had occurred on Post Road in front of the Marriott Hotel and that if people were leaving the building that they be advised to use Brand Road to Dublin Road. Presentation - Update on Dublin Counseling Center Mr. John McLaughlin, Chairman of the Board of Dorectors of the Dublin Counseling Center, was present representing the Board of Directors to request a six month extension on their lease of the building on Post Road, said lease to continue through June of 1990. He noted that they were also asking for a confirmation of support and recognition of the Dublin Counseling Center as the community's mental health service function. He noted that there are 11 professional people helping Dublin citizens in need, serving approximately 338 people a month with 30% of those people being women and children. Mr. Strip moved for the adoption of an appropriate ordinance or resolution extending the least for six months and instructed the attorney to draft such a lease. Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. MR. McLaughlin said that they have begun a development campaign and that the Development Campaign Committee is continuing to look at ways for the Dublin Counseling Center to find resident in the form of a permanent facility and that the campaign is progressing. The intent is to raise $450,000.00 for a permanent facility. Vote on the motion - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes. Mr. McClaughlin suggested to Council that they would like to come back to Council and ask for Council's support in other ways, ways in addition to lease extension. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MiriUteS of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 1014 Held n,.r„ho,- ~ 1 QRA 19 Page Ten ~ Request for Approval - Tuller Ridge Drive Mr. Bowman had the following comments: 1. This item has two components to it - A. Acceptance of the dedication plat for a proposed street called Tuller Ridge Drive which extends Tuller Road through what was once the Bash property, that is expected to go south and then east and hook up with another projected street next to Wendy's and eventually to Federated Rive. The name of the development is Tuller Ridge which is a series of office/warehouse buildings. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the plat with the following conditions: 1) Need for an additional easement area for the 8' bike path which will be shown on the plat. 2) Storm water management details to be worked out with the Engineering Department. B. Determine that this is a subdivision and recognize the desire to provide pedestrian access in as many situations as we can. Instead of the normal sidewalk on both sides, the developer is proposing that that requirement be waived and in place of the sidewalk the developer would construct a bike path/ pedestrial path. The staff and the Planning Commission believe that would work well with the plans in the area. A path is being built along the south side of Tuller Road; this path would intersect with wr. that path and allow pedestrian activity within the entire loop. There is also a commitment from Holiday Chevrolet to put a path there, with this proposed path and with one on the one more piece in the area to be platted, there would be pedestrian access from essentially all businesses located on Tuller Ridge Drive as well as Tuller Road. 2. Staff would recommend approval of the variance under the condition of the extra right-of-way, the extra easement ,are be dedicated and that the path be built along with the construction of the roadway. It was noted that the path would be built to Dublin's specifications, that being 8' and that it will be maintained. Mr. Smith noted that it is Council only who has the authority to waive the sidewalk requirement. It was also noted that Tuller Ridge Drive will be built before Tuller Road is renovated. Ms. Maurer moved to accept the plat as outlined with the conditions as recommended by the Planning Staff. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Jankowski, yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Comments from Staff ~rr+r Mr. Hansley 1. Announced a merger information meeting to be held at Sells Middle School on Wednesday evening, October 4, 1989 There will be a panel representing the City, the City Council, the Merger Commission and Township Trusttes. Mr. Boman 1. With regard to the bidding on the parking lot in Old Dublin which has been delayed a week, Mr. Bowman said that those bidding requested RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes Of Dublin City Council meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 1014 Held October 2. 1989 19 Page Eleven ~ that the City provide some sub-service, depth, and bed rock information. 2. The lighted kiosk has been placed in front of the municipal building. Council is invited to look at it a comment prior to the City going ahead and purchasing 10 additional ones to be placed in selected locations around the City. Said that the Planning Department would select the 10 additional sites adn show them to Council, soliciting Council's input prior to placement of the kiosks on the selected sites. Mr. Jankowski commented that the kiosks were attractive but wondered if they would be effective in what they are supposed to do, and that is to disseminate information. Comments from Citizens None Council Roundtable Discussion Mr. Strip 1. Complimented and applauded Council as well as the township trustees in attendance for, though having varying opinions, conducted them- selves during discussion of the proposed merger with tact, gracious- ness and class. ~ Ms. Maurer 1. Announced that she and Mrs. King had met with Mr. Mike Lorz regarding the Council Goal Setting Meeting and that they had requested that staff have in the Council packets on the 12th of October the information requested from staff regarding their goals and Council's goals. Staff, she said, would meet with Council following the October 16, 1989 Council meeting and that the Council Goal Setting Meeting had been scheduled for Friday evening, October 20, 1989 and Saturday morning, October 21, 1989. 2. Said that she was being afforded the opportunity to audit the meeting of the Steering Committee of the Transportation and Communications Committee of the National League of Cities in Orlando, Florida, and that they have included her in all of their activities. Will also be visiting the recycling facility in Clearwater, Florida. Mr. Jankowski 1 Noted the request for bed tax funds for a flag project in Old Dublin submitted by the Parks and Recreation Department. Ms. Jordan noted that the request was for 16 holiday flags to decorate Old Dublin along High Street. The flags will portray a green leaf with red ribbon on a white background, and will be placed from the library to the Chamber of Commerce building, will fit into the same brackets as the American fla g, are approximately 27" x 42" on a 5' long pole. The request is for $1,400. Ms. Maurer moved to approve the request, waiving the requirement that bed tax requests come before Council with a recommendation from the Finance Committee. Mr. Jankowski seconded the motion. Vote - Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Jankowski, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amoros yes; Ms. Maurer, yes; Mr. Strip, yes. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes Of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 1014 Held October 2, 1989 19 Page Twelve Mrs. King 1. Following discussion Mrs. King requested that a report by Woolpert Consultants on the sources of rainwater getting into the sanitary sewers be presented at the November 6, 1989 Council meeting - a final report in writing with recommendations and interpreted data. 2. Regarding the tunnel under Avery Road. The approach to the tunnel from the north is adequate in terms of its slope; the approach to the tunnel from the south is inadequate - it is too steep and comes down so close to the tunnel that there is no place for a turning radius. 3. Suggested having a public hearing on the proposed recycling plan at the Council meeting on November 6, 1989. Mayor Rozanski 1. Asked regarding the status on the Frantz Road project. Was reported that there were some design-type problems and some utility conflicts. Engineering Department will keep Council apprised of the situation. 2. Requested return of evaluation forms on Clerk of Council. Mayor Rozanski adjourned the meeting. Yr... or - Presidin fficer r~/~.~~ Clerk of Cou cil~ err