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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/1990 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS l~Jlinutes of Dublin city council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 10148 Held March 5, 1990 19 Mayor Jan Rozanski callaed the regular meeting of Council to order at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, March 5, 1990. Mr. Amorose led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members of Council present were: Mr. Amorose, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. King, ~ Mayor Rozanski, Mr. Strip and Mr. Sutphen. Ms. Maurer had a excused absence. Mr. Hansley, City Manager, and Mr. Smith, Law Director, were also present. Members of Staff present were: Mr. Bowman, Mr. G. Clark, Ms. B. Clarke, Chief Ferrell, Mr. Foegler, Mr. Harding, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Jordan, Mr. Mack, Mr. McNemar, Mrs. Metz, Ms. Newcomb and Mr. Willis. Mr. Amorose moved to approve the minutes of the February 12, 1990 meeting of Council. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes. Mr. Amorose moved to approve the minutes of the February 19, 1990 meeting of Council. Mrs. King seconded the motion. Mr. Strip requested that the references to Michael L. Close be Judge Michael Close and not Mr. Michael Close. Vote - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Comments from Citizens Regarding Items Not on Agenda. None. Correspondence There was no objection to the transfer of a D5 liquor permit from Grafriar Investment Company to Continental Sawmill Inc. There was no objection to the transfer of a D1 liquor permit from Bash Recreation Inc. to Abners Country Restaurant Inc. Ordinance No. 16-90 - Ordinance to Accept Lowest/Best Bid for Municipal Parking Lot. Second Reading. The newly planted tree on the lot which was planted in December was a part of the plan and will not interfere with construction, Ms. Newcomb . said. She also said that a fence will be placed around the tree to protect it during construction. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance at the meeting on March 19, 1990. Ordinance No. 17-90 - Ordinance Adopting New Compensation Plan. Second Reading. Mr. Harding reported as follows: 1. The Ordinance contains the proposed new 1990 wage/salary structure for all non-union, non-law enforcement City personnel. 2. In the past a comprehensive slary survey was done on a position by position basis; a particular job classification in Dublin's structure compared to a comparable job position in nine or ten other city governments. 3. This year benchmark positions were used, approximately 15 to 20 job classifications considered to be critical to the City's structure. 4. Two key factors to consider - external competitiveness with the marketplace; taking that external competitiveness and weighing and looking at internal equity concerns. Mrs. King commented that she thought that Mr. Harding had done good and thorough job with the plan, but that she hoped it would not be necessary to produce such legislation again next year; that this legislation should "hold" for two or three years, unless a particular problem should develop. RECORD OF PROCEED[NGS l~JIinutes Of Dublin City Council Meeting M@@tirig DA?'iON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 10148 Held March 5, 1990 19 Page Two 5. Said that he would envision next year simply adjusting the minimum/ maximum amount in each pay range by 6%. 6. Also said he did not envision any change in benefits with the excep- tion of the addition of a vision care program which had been agreed to through the police agreement if the City is able to save $30,000 at the minimum on the self-insured medical program. 7. Noted the benefit items will hold for three years which will coincide with the police officers' bargaining unit. 8. Should equity considerations develop that they could be reviewed on a case by case basis. 9. Felt that the City needs to stay on the cutting edge in terms of being competitive; that there would be a risk involved in letting the pay structure stay in place for two to three years without adjustments, at least for inflationary factors. 10. Would recommend that percentages of pay increases be the same for non-unionized personnel as for those agreed to in the police contract - 6%, 6%, 6.5%. 11. Has been Dublin's philosophical objective to rank (in pay) number three or four as compared to other cities surveyed (12 cities this year). Mayor Rozanski expressed a concern that from conversations with other City officials that perhaps the cities have fallen into a bidding program with other suburbs. Mr. Harding said that he felt that Dublin should still maintain a competitive posture in the marketplace regardless of what other cities choose to do or not to do with their given pay structure. ~.r Mr. Strip commented that perhaps a bigger factor would be where the City is competitively with the private sector, and that should the City fall below the private sector then perhaps the City will have to employ persons who cannot get jobs in the private sector; that the City needs to remain competitive. Mr. Harding noted that a tremendous benefit is the fact that Dublin has been able to hire candidates from other city governments; being able to take an individual who has significant experience, put them into Dublin's system with little training, just orientation, and they can be productive almost immediately. Mrs. King said that she felt that there is a spiral effect, starting with the police contract which affects everything else, noting she felt that the City should look at comparable positions in the private sector as well as positions at the county and state government level, also saying that there are ways to do that that are fairly cost effective, not requiring an entire month's study on every pay classification. Mr. Harding responded by saying that if there were a spiraling effect, that that spiraling effect probably started in 1984 with the passage of the collective bargaining act in Ohio. Mr. Campbell expressed a concern regarding a 6% pay raise "across the ~ board" especially as regards the most recent employee(s) coming in at the bottom of the pay scale, probably perpetuating the spiraling effect. Mr. Campbell said that he felt that the City was being very generous at the low end of the pay scale with first day employees getting nice salaries and generous benefits, and that perhaps some adjustments should be made in raising the salaries of some employees at the high end of the scale. Mr. Harding said that Council does have the authority to make that policy decision, but suggested that serious consideration be given in light of what the City has committed as regards the police officer and sergeant bargaining unit. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAITON LEGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 10148 Held March 5, 1990 19 Page Three Mr. Amorose wondered if realistically the City was competing for the same people, mentioning the large numbers of applicants for each position. ~Yrr Mr. Hansley responded that the City is bidding for the same 20 or 25 quality people on a particular list, often the same people being inter- viewed by Arlington, Westerville, Worthington, etc. Mr. Amorose said that he agreed with Mr. Campbell that in some of the entry level positions that the City was being very generous. Mrs. King noted that vacation pay is very generous with four days of personal leave and two weeks of vacation. Mr. Amorose, continuing in the same vain, commented regarding the nine paid holidays, specifically mentioning that several of those days are not holidays in the private sector, mentioning Presidents Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day. He said that he felt that the City should not close down on those days, because the City is in the service business, and that he would prefer to enhance the number of personal days rather than close the City down on the three holidays mentioned above. Mr. Harding said that the nine paid holidays, four personal days Dublin grants compares favorably to the other cities, but that Dublin's vacation schedule is only moderately competitive. Mr. Hansley noted that during the years of 1982 through 1986 the City of Dublin was not competitive, being number 15 to 24th in ranking. Mayor Rozanski said that he could name some very good staff people hired during that period who remain with the City today. ~ Mayor Rozanski also commented that the cost of fringe benefit packages is much greater in government than in the private sector. rr.r Mr. Hansley said that he agreed with Mr. Harding; the cost of government went up dramatically in 1984 with the State mandating collective bargain- ing. Mrs. King commented that with regard to Dublin employees that not only does Dublin have excellent pay/extra benefits for employees, but that Dublin employees have a good budget to work with, the monetary resources necessary to do a good job. Mr. Strip suggested not discussing the 6% raise for employees next year, but that Council concentrate on the present, proposed compensation plan. Mayor Rozanski noted that others think the City of Dublin is a fine place to work because there is an adequate budget, fine equipment, etc., in addition to the fact that there is room for advancement (Police Department, e.g.). Mr. Hansley reported that Dublin has another reputation - that of having more stress on the job, noting that two dispatchers recently returned to their former places of employment for less money and less stress. Mr. Campbell asked Mr. Harding to make available to Council members the documentation received from the other cities, with figures, etc. from which the proposed compensation plan was developed. There will be a third reading of the Ordinance on March 19, 1990. rr.r Resolution No. 08-90 - Resolution of Necessity - Bright Road, Macbeth Drive, Macduff Way, Macduff Place, Grandee Cliffs Drive and Jen Mar Court Waterline. Second Reading. Mr. Willis reported that, as requested by Council, information had been mailed to each affected resident regarding the issue, specifically mentioning information regarding the possible three methods of assessment. Mr. Amorose reported that the East Side Civic Association had met the previous Sunday and that there was concern among the attendees about whether or not the majority of the people in the area wanted to participate in the waterline improvement. _ . ..,.~..__.~...~,.r.w...._... y,... v..-w,,, RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DA1TOfv LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 1014 March 5, 1990 19 Held Page Four ~ Mr. Amorose also said that a resident of Hanna Hills Drive (not included in this proposed improvement) had recently dug a new well and had horrible water. Mr. Amorose said that the possibility of a telephone poll of the affected homeowners had been suggested, and Mr. Hansley said that such a poll could be arranged for and conducted. Mr. Campbell said that he had gotten several telephone calls from residents but that they were not concerned about which plan of assessment would be used but whether or not the project should be done at all, and suggested that a survey would probably be a good idea before the City decides whether or not to go ahead with the project. Mr. Campbell said that he recalled that most of the people who had a critical need for the waterline were closer to Sawmill Road on Bright Road. He said that he had noticed fire hydrants on that end of the street and wondered about the possibility of extending that line. Mr. Amorose commented that the wells in that area are older wells and have more problems. Mr. Willis said that the plans for the waterline were prepared and contained two phases - the first phase would extend from the area of Inverness eastward along Bright Road to Macbeth and then up into Macbeth; the second phase extends from that point along Bright Road on westward to Grandee Cliffs and into Grandee Cliffs and Jen Mar Court to serve those people between Macbeth Drive along Bright Road and into the Grandee Cliffs ~ subdivision. He noted that the first phase could be constructed without the second but that the second phase would need to have a portion of the first phase built, the part along Bright Road. Mr. Amorose said that if indeed there is property on Hanna Hills Drive that does not have water that the City owes them that service. Mrs. King noted that those residents would need to be given the approximate cost. Mr. Willis said that he would review the appropriateness of a connection into Hanna Hills Drive and report back to Council. Mayor Rozanski suggested the possibility of a payback-type agreement, similar to that worked out with developers. The City puts in the waterline the people that tie in at the time of installation pay x amount of dollars and those people who tie in at a later day pay x amount of dollars. Mr. Hansley wondered what would happen if the City would spend a half a million dollars putting in a waterline and five people would tap in. Mr. Dave Perdue of Grandee Cliffs Drive said that there were probably 20 families at this meeting from Bright Road, Macbeth Drive, Grandee Cliffs and Jen Mar Court that do not want the water. One resident reported that the cost would be much greater than the $4,000 to $5,000 assessment - also to be considered would be the tap in fee, a meter fee, and a City fee for approximately $1,030 as well as $1,500 to run the line to the house as well as the need for re-plumbing in the house, perhaps a total cost of approximately $7,500.00. rw Mr. Willis reported that notices and information had not been sent out to two residences in the area, those whose addresses they were not able to find. Mr. Sam Pierce, a resident, noted that he has spent thousands of dollars in pump heads, water softeners, salt, etc., and said that he would certainly be in favor of having city water. Marsha Wood of 4300 Bright Road said that she had no water problems. Mrs. Wood further stated that she felt that properties only on the east end of Bright Road should be included in the assessment, those having problems. She also noted that there is 100 acres of undeveloped land on Bright Road and said that she thought that developers should pay for the water if they want it. Mrs. Wood also suggested putting in a sewerline at the same time. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MinUteS Of Dublin City Council Meeting McE'tirig DAYTON LEGAL BL4NK CO.. FORM NO. 10148 Held March 5, 1990 19 Page Five * One resident of the area said that she recalled that a Council member had told her that there was a good possibility that the City would pay ~ the cost of the waterline; the resident paying only for the tap-in fee and the line to the house. Mr. Amorose said that a misunderstanding must have occurred in that instance; that he may have said that the City would participate in the cost of putting in the line but not that the City would pay the entire cost. Mr. Don Leimenstoll of 3581 Jen Mar Court offered to personally visit each home in the area, conduct a survey, getting signatures, as to whether or not residents wanted a waterline. Several Council members recalled that approximately a year and a half ago 25 to 30 residents appeared before Council requesting a waterline, and now it appeared that perhaps not all residents were in favor of the waterline, noting that Council had only responded to what they thought the residents wanted. It was also noted that the proposed bridge location needs to be determined; that perhaps affecting residences in the area. With regard to water for Hanna Hills, Mr. Willis said that the water could perhaps come from either of two directions - by way of Bright Road or by way of Riverside Drive but that he would have to look into the issue further. ~ Mayor Rozanski, responding to a question, said that it has not been the policy in Dublin to force residents to tap into a waterline; that private wells would not be condemned. r.r It was also noted that generally city water does increase property value. A resident of 3960 Bright Road said that if there is another dry year like last year that he will have to move. Mr. Sutphen moved to table the Resolution for an indefinite period of time, pending the results of the survey. Mr. Amorose seconded the motion. Mr. Strip suggested that the residents be notified when the Resolution comes before Council for a third reading so that they can be fully informed. Vote on tabling - Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Ordinance No. 18-90 - Ordinance Requesting Change of Zoning on a 0.38 Acre Tract on the West Side of Riverside Drive South of Dublin-Granville Road. First Reading. Mr. Amorose introduced the Ordinance, moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes. Wrr Ordinance No. 19-90 - Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 08-90 - Appoint- ments to Boards, Commissions and Committees. First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. The Clerk noted the following changes to the original Ordinance: Mr. Charles Kranstuber's term on the Planning and Zoning Commission will be effective through December 31, 1992. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes Of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 10148 Helr~ March 5 1990 _ 19 Page Six Mr. Peter Zawaly, Jr. has been appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals; said term to be effective through December 31, 1990. Mr. Lowell Mast was appointed last year for a three year term on the Architectural Review Board; therefore, he did not need to be reappointed. Mr. Amorose moved to pass the Ordinance with the clerical changes, waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes. Ordinance No. 20-90 - Ordinance to Accept Lowest/Best Bid for Blazer Memorial Parkway Improvements. First Reading. Mr. Sutphen introduced the Ordinance. Mr. Willis reported that bids were opened on the 26th of February for the Blazer Memorial Parkway Improvement project, and following discussion held a few weeks ago in the Council meeting about the bonus/penalty method of encouraging the contractor to make an early completion of the water- line portion of the project, staff added an alternate to the bid to ask for a bid on the more conventional method, penalty for late completion ~ but no bonus for early completion of the project. The recommendation of staff was to accept the bid from R. E. Holland y,,,., Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $692,812.32 with alternate 1. Mr. Smith reported that the City has commitments for the right-of-way from owners of the properties along the parkway, but that all of the documents have not been filed. Mr. Willis reported that the engineer's estimate was 1 million, two hundred thousand dollars. He also reported that there was a deletion of the lighting from the project for the purpose of being able to install those street lights that the City has chosen as its standard for Dublin. He did note that the project will install the conduit through which the wires can be put in for the street lights at a later date. Mr. Willis also said that there is a bike path along the south side of the street, 8' wide, within the right-of-way, to be completed as a part of this project. Mr. Amorose moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat as an emergency. Mrs. King seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Vote on the Ordinance - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes. Mr. Amorose moved to waive the three time reading rule and treat Ordinance No. 19-90 as an emergency. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. CAmpbell, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes Of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DA'YfON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO. 10148 Held March 5, 1990 19 Page Seven Request for Approval of Final Plat - River Highlands Mr. Bowman had the following comments: ri.®. 1. The plan was approved by the Planning Commission in June of 1989. 2. It is a 3.08 acre site, zoned Planned Unit Development. 3. Located at the southeast corner of Martin Road and Riverside Drive. 4. The applicant is requesting approval of a private subdivision plat for eight two-family units to be situated on a private cul-de-sac which would extend south and west from Martin Road. 5. Each of the units will be on its own lot. 6. The plat accommodates the proposed right-of-way of 56 feet from centerline along Riverside Drive. 7. There are building setbacks of 100' from the centerline of Riverside Drive, 30 feet from Martin Road. 8. There is a 25' no build strip, preserving the existing trees. 9. The applicant will give a monetary contribution for the park land dedication. 10. The Fire Department has reviewed the cul-de-sac design, and prepared a letter saying they are satisfied with the design. 11. Deed restrictions will be filed at the time the subdivision plat is filed. 12. It is a strict homeowners association agreement with deed restrictions providing for common maintenance of the street, including snow plow- ing, providing for private trash collection. There is a metered waterline that will be run into the site as well as other deed restrictions dealing with the care and maintenance of the individual lots. 13. The specific construction conditions that were placed on the applicant as part of the Final Development Plan review have all been met. 14. The trees have been preserved. 15. Staff recommends approval of the private subdivision plat with those conditions and with the provision that all the documents are filed and reported. 16. The park land payment will be accepted as part of building permit fee. Mrs. King expressed her reservations regarding private streets, noting that perhaps in 12 years when each unit has been sole one or two times and people have forgotten that it is a private street that needs $40,000 worth of repairs that those people will want the City to repair the street, noting having sufficient funds in condo fees to cover the cost. mrs. King suggested that when approving private streets in the future that it ought to be required to be written in the condominium agreement or the deed restrictions that a certain percentage has to be paid by each owner each year so that they are not surprised as consumers. Mr. Amorose moved to approve the Final Plat - River Highlands. Mr. Strip seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Amorose, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, ~ yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mrs. King, yes. V.. Comments from Staff Mr. Smith requested an Executive Session at the close of the regular meeting to discuss pending legal matters. Mr. Harding 1. Introduced Mr. Terry Foegler, new Development Director who joined the City Staff on February 20, 1990. Mr. Foegler earned his Bachelor's Degree in Urban Geography from the University of Cincinnati in 1974 and his Master's Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois in 1976. Mr. Foegler has worked in the public sector, the private sector, in a managerial capacity as well as a consultant. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin city Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO. 10148 Held March 5, 1990 - 19 Page Eight ~ Ms. Jordan 1. Reported that last week the City, in cooperation with the Kiwanians got the final approval from the Army Corps of Engineers to develop the parkland along the Scioto River. She said that the Kiwanians intend to begin work on the project this spring with several local Boy Scout troops "blazing the trail", working with the City of Columbus and the Department of Natural Resources. Ms. Jordan noted that the property will be re-leased from the owners of the property, the City of Columbus Water Department, with legisla- tion regarding same before Council at the next meeting. Mr. Bowman 1. Reported that there is a property of approximately 7 acres across from the new maintenance facility which the City of Dublin and the schools jointly own; the property being immediately west of the Anderson Concrete batch plant and the Guepel Construction plant. Mr. Bowman noted that the back property line extends to the center- line of Shier-Rings Road as does the school and the City property. He said that staff was asking that Council, by motion, authorize the City Manager to sign the annexation petition to annex the City's half of the roadway as a part of the overall annexation. There was discussion regarding "the island" which Mr. Bowman said is all of Shier-Rings Road with Dublin on the north and south and Shier-Rings Road from Avery Road to the maintenance facility in the township. It was noted that the west edge of the property to be annexed will be the new corporation line, and to the west of that is Mr. Rings' farm which is still in the township. Mr. Amorose asked that if the property does not meet all of Dublin's codes will the applicant be willing to bring it up to Code. Mr. Bowman said that that had not been discussed; that the application will be filed in two weeks and that Dublin will be asked to provide a Statement of Services. Mr. Bowman further stated that the only thing that Dublin's Code mentions specifically about the annexation is that the Planning Commission can place it in one or more of Dublin's zoning districts upon annexation. Mr. Smith said that the general rule is that the City takes land as it is presently zoned in the township and accepts its use as well. Mayor Rozanski moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the annexation petition for the City's portion of the road. Mrs. King seconded the motion with the understanding that that does not obligate the City to accept the annexation. Mr. Hansley said that the schools would have to sign as well. Vote on the motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Strip, yes; Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Ms. Clarke 1. Announced a Planning Commission meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 21, 1990 to hear and discuss the proposal for development of the northeast quadrant. Comments from Citizens Mrs. Catherin Headlee 1. Mrs. Headlee requested that with the discussions regarding the Memoria Tournament as regards parking and traffic control that Council and the Police Department take into consideration problems occurring RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 10148 Held March 5, 1990 19 Page Nine ~ at her residence during said Tournament - cars turning around in her driveway, parking on her lawn, etc. r.. Mrs. Headlee said that even with barricades, flags, etc. placed across the front yard that problems continue to occur. She suggested that perhaps the City or the Memorial Tournament could perhaps hire a security guard to protect her property as the property in Muirfield is protected. Mr. Sutphen suggested that the traffic patterns, etc. be discussed at an open Council meeting with representatives of the Muirfield Associa- tion in attendance so that they may voice their concerns as well. Chief Ferrell said that the Police Department is indeed working on the traffic, and that he would have Lt. Geis call Mrs. Headlee to see what can be worked out. At the suggestion of Mayor Rozanski about perhps the Memorial Tournament Committee hiring a private duty officer, Chief Ferrell said that during the tournament there are no private duty officers to hire; that they are all on traffic detail someplace else. Mayor Rozanski suggested perhaps hiring a security guard. Mr. Amorose expressed a concern about whether or not there will be eno gh parking spaces, noting that many of the vacant fields previously used for parking are now developed. He also said that he felt that the head-in parking along Muirfield Boulevard was becoming more hazardous with the increase of retail establishments, etc. along the road. ~ Chief Ferrell said that the shuttle service from Metro Center, which ~ was very successful last year, would be utilized again this year. Mayor Rozanski expressed a concern regarding the fact that in the head-in parking area, cars often remain parked several hours after the tournament, making it hazardous for others traveling that road. Mr. Sutphen suggested that the entire Memorial Tournament traffic plan be presented to the Public Safety Committee prior to its presentation before Council. Council Roundtable Discussion Mr. Campbell 1. Referred to the news release prepared by the Director of the EPA, Mr. Shank, and said that he wondered how an objective agency official could put out news releases with such inflammatory language. Mr. Campbell felt that an official should be objective, rather than trying to incite further discontent in the population, noting that the City of Dublin is no happier about the situation than anyone else. He suggested that Mr. Shank contact the City of Columbus and ask them why they have not met item #6 on their promise letter that was in the newspaper prior to the merger election, regarding the completion of the Upper Scioto West Bank Sewer. ur Mrs. King 1. Reported that she has been working with Krogers who, at their West Bridge Street store, will have a drop-off recycling center, once a month, on Saturday morning, working with a community group who will receive all the proceeds from the sale of the recyclables. The program will begin on Saturday, April 7, 1990. The concept would be to have patrons pull into the back of the store, drop off their plastic two liter soft drink bottles, brown,green or clear glass, high grade computer paper (no newsprint at this time) and aluminum cans. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO. 10148 Held March 5, 1990 19 Page Ten ~ Mrs. King has arranged to have a truck donated, a 40' flat bed truck, for the collection. There will be a meeting to discuss the plan further with Kroger officials and staff on Friday, March 9, 1990 at 2:00 P.M. Council members were very much in favor of the concept and said that they would have no objection if the truck were placed towards the stre t side of the parking lot, providing greater visibility. Mrs. King said that she would hope that the City would participate in terms of support, and in helping to distribute educational materials, etc. Mr. Sutphen 1. Announced that Fire Department Station No. 93 on Brand Road opened up on Saturday, March 3, 1990. He said that on site are two fire trucks, one medic unit, and is staffed at all times. Mr. Amorose 1. Asked Ms. Jordan if she had been able to get an answer from the state or county about the possibility of putting in a bike lane along Riverside Drive when it is repaved. Ms. Jordan said that she had conferred with the City Engineer, and that he had indicated that he does not believe it is possible to do so 2. Said that it was nice to see a letter from a developer complimenting 1~.r the Planning Department staff for their help and assistance (Jerry Tanner). Mr. Strip 1. Said that he was incensed by the news release from the EPA that was previously mentioned by Mr. Campbell, and suggested that the EPA might spend a little more time trying to help Dublin with their problem rather than "slamming" the City. Mayor Rozanski 1. Thanked the Police Department and the Maintenance Department staff for the job they did in very adverse conditions (snowy, blizzard-type) the previous Saturday in keeping traffic moving, roads cleared, and the travelers in Dublin safe. Mr. Strip moved, at 9:30 P.M., to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. Mr. Sutphen seconded the motion. Vote - Mr. Sutphen, yes; Mr. STrip, yes; Mayor Rozanski, yes; Mrs. King, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Amorose, yes. Mayor Rozanski said that Council would not be reconvening. r - Presi g Officer Clerk of Cou cil