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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-27-15 Council MinutesRECORD D 0 R UEDINGS Minutes-of _ DAYTON LEGAL BLANK. INC., FORM N 10148 Held CALL TO ORDER April 27, 2015 20 Mayor Keenan called the Monday, April 27, 2015 Regular Meeting of Dublin City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Dublin Municipal Building. ROLL CALL Meeting Members present were Mayor Keenan, Vice Mayor Gerber, Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher, Mr. Lecklider, Mr. Reiner and Ms. Salay. Mr. Peterson arrived at 7 p.m. Staff members present were Mr. McDaniel, Ms. Readier, Mr. Foegler, Ms. Mumma, Chief von Eckartsberg, Ms. Crandall, Ms. O'Callaghan, Mr. Earman, Mr. Wagner, Mr. Hahn, Ms. Puskarcik, Mr. Hammersmith, Ms. Rauch, Ms. Gee and Mr. Kridler. Also present were Mr. Franzmann and Mr. Daniels of Squires Patton Boggs, and Mr. Sprague of PRISM Municipal Advisors, LLC. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Keenan moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase of property for public purposes, conferences with an concerning disputes involving the public body that imminent court action, and personnel matters related official. Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher seconded the motion. attorney for the public body ire the subject of pending or to the appointment of a public Vote on the motion: Mr. Lecklider, yes; Ms. Chinnici- Zuercher, yes; Vice Mayor Gerber, yes; Mayor Keenan, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; and Ms. Salay, yes. The meeting was reconvened at 7:15 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Reiner led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL RECOGNITION /PROCLAMATIONS • Building Safety Month — May 2015 Mayor Keenan read and presented a proclamation to Jeff Tyler, Chief Building Official /Director of Building Standards for Building Safety Month. Mr. Tyler thanked Council for their continued support of the Division of Building Standards and the Division of Planning in their efforts to enforce building codes and property maintenance codes. He acknowledged their partners -- Washington Township Fire Department and the Franklin County Public Health Department for their support. The annual Construction Forum, typically held in May will be held in October due to scheduling issues. He will advise Council of the date scheduled for this annual event. Recognition of Jim Link, Dublin Youth Athletics Executive Director Mayor Keenan read and presented a proclamation to Jim Link, DYA Executive Director, who is retiring on April 30 after 22 years of leadership. He noted that Mr. Link's name is "linked" closely with DYA! Council members, staff and the audience gave Mr. Link a standing ovation after the proclamation was read. Mr. Link thanked Council for the recognition. He thanked everyone who has supported the DYA — Council and past Councils for their support in building facilities and providing sustained programs to continue to develop facilities for the community and for the children. He has had the opportunity to work with many from the Schools, School Boards, thousands of coaches, hundreds of volunteers, and particularly enjoyed working with Mr. Hahn and Mr. Earman. He thanked his family — his wife who supported him in his DYA work, his daughter, Kelly, who works for Recreation; and his son, Jim, who has been part of the development along the way. It is also his birthday RECORD OF P.RQCE,�EDINGS Minutes of Dublin Cit ounce Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK, INC., FORM NO 10148 April - 27, 2015 Page 2 of 9 — - Held 20 today, and he is headed to a birthday dinner with his family! Thanks for the recognition! Mayor Keenan added that Mr. Link has truly been a treasure and resource to the community, and he wished him a very Happy Birthday! CITIZEN COMMENTS Wallace Maurer, 7451 Dublin Road, Dublin stated that has no comments to make tonight. He noted that he compliments and applaud the horticulturists of the City for defying the winter with gorgeous planting of breathtaking flowers throughout the City. The plantings are a dangerous distraction in traversing the roundabout! Garry Swackhamer, 76 Scioto Street, Powell stated that his family has been in this area for 150 years. He was born in 1949 just outside of what is now left of Jerome. He is a 1967 graduate of Dublin High School and has seen many changes in Dublin over his lifetime. He was not aware that the COTA - related legislation was scheduled for hearing tonight, so he signed in to speak to items not on the agenda. He has been riding COTA for 27 years. They believed the Park and Ride was relocating to Emerald and Bright Road. He is concerned with some of the comments he has read, including that Dublin residents don't ride the COTA buses and the ridership is generally Columbus residents; and residents don't want a Park and Ride in their neighborhood, etc. It is concerning, as the bus he rides — the #58 Dublin express — has a ridership of 100 -120 people per day. The majority of those who ride with him are Dublin residents, taxpayers and voters. The current Park and Ride is located on Dale Drive and there have never been any incidents of break -ins or damage to vehicles. The bus riders are very concerned about where the Park and Ride will be located, if not with a similar location to what now exists. They have heard of possible locations such as along Sawmill /161, at Metro Center, which is not convenient for many riders; they are aware that COTA desires a Park and Ride location near the hospital, but that is not a good location for the current riders of #58 Dublin Express. They want a similar location to what they currently have on Dale Drive. Locating in a shopping center brings the risk of break -ins to cars, damage to cars while at work, etc. They are aware that negotiations are continuing with COTA, but are hopeful a resolution can be reached. Adriana Golumbeanu, 5394 Wine Tavern Lane, Dublin stated that she is a Dublin resident and has used the COTA services for five years, commuting downtown for the State of Ohio Department of Education. The riders are all concerned about this issue, and they encouraged more to attend the meeting tonight. There are more than 150 Dublin residents who ride this bus, and they are concerned about the next location for the Park and Ride. Everyone was fine with the Emerald Parkway /Bright Road location or anywhere between Emerald Parkway and I -270. They do want a location that is similar to the current one — safe and convenient. Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher stated that these numbers are quite different from the ones the City received from COTA. The dialogue with COTA is changing somewhat, and in that conversation it would helpful to have accurate numbers of the ridership and their trip origination point. Mr. McDaniel indicated that information would be requested. CONSENT AGENDA Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher moved approval of the seven items on the Consent Agenda. Ms. Salay seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Ms. Salay, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mayor Keenan, yes; Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Vice Mayor Gerber, yes. 1. Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of April 6, 2015 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Du blin City Coun Minutes of Meetin DAYTON LEGAL BLANK, INC., FORM NO. 10148 II - - April - 27, 2 - - 5' - -- - -- Page 3 of "9 11 Held 2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 13, 2015 3. Ordinance 29 -15 (Introduction /first reading) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Necessary Conveyance Documents to Acquire a 0.055 Acre, More or Less, Permanent Easement and a 0.023 Acre, More or Less, Temporary Easement from Katina Spanos for the Property Located at 8700 Hyland -Croy Road for the Construction of a Shared -Use Path Connection. (Second reading /public hearing May 4 Council meeting) 4. Resolution 37 -15 (Introduction /vote) Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the Crosby Court/S.R. 161 Improvements. (Project No. 14- 018.0 -CIP) 5. Resolution 38 -15 (Introduction /vote) Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the 2015 Street Maintenance Program Part 1. (Project No. 15- 001.1 -CIP) 6. Resolution 39 -15 (Introduction /vote) Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the S.R. 161 /Eiterman Road Intersection Improvement Project. (Project No. 14- 010.0 -CIP) 7. Resolution 40 -15 (Introduction /vote) Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the 2015 Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Program. (Project No. 15- 006.0 -CIP) POSTPONED ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR HEARING Ordinance 04 -15 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Development and Real Estate Exchange Agreement and the Necessary Conveyance Documentation to Acquire 1.20 Acres, More or Less, Fee Simple Interest from the Central Ohio Transit Authority ( "COTA "), Located Adjacent to and North of Dale Drive, in Exchange for 3.326 Acres, More or Less, Fee Simple Interested Owned by the City, Located East of Emerald Parkway and North of Bright Road for the Replacement of a COTA Park and Ride, and Declaring an Emergency. Ordinance 13 -15 Rezoning 3.3 +/- acres Located on the Northeast Corner of the Intersection of Emerald Parkway and Bright Road from R -1, Restricted Suburban Residential District to SO, Suburban Office and Institutional District. (Case 15- 006Z /CU) (COTA Park and Ride) Mr. McDaniel stated that the City of Dublin is the applicant for both the rezoning and the development and real estate exchange agreement with COTA. As the applicant, he is withdrawing the applications for both items. The City is continuing to work with COTA to identify an interim solution relative to the Dale Drive Park and Ride, and will work with them for long -term solutions relative to these facilities in Dublin and overall transit service in Dublin. There is an ongoing, active dialogue with COTA. No Council action is required tonight. Mayor Keenan noted that, while the City will continue to work with COTA, these are COTA's decisions to make, not Dublin's. SECOND READING /PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCES Ordinance 27 -15 Rezoning Approximately 3.5 +/- Acres Located at the East Side of Tuller Ridge Drive between Tuller Drive and Rush Street from BSD Public District to BSD Residential District. (Case 15 -011Z) Ms. Rauch stated that there are no changes since the first reading. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK, INC.. FORM NO. 10148 April 27, 2012 Page 4 of 9 Held 20 Vote on the Ordinance Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Vice Mayor Gerber, yes; Mayor Keenan, yes; Ms. Salay, yes. Ordinance 28 -15 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Necessary Conveyance Documents to Acquire a 0.049 Acre, More or Less, Permanent Easement and a 0.023 Acre, More or Less, Temporary Easement from Noman I. Malik and Josephine Samina Malik for the Property Located at 8640 Hyland -Croy Road for the Construction of a Shared -Use Path Connection. Mr. Hammersmith stated this is the fourth of six acquisitions necessary for the Hyland - Croy shared -use path. The City and the landowner have come to an agreement for the appraised value of $3,550. Ms. Salay inquired if, ultimately, this will connect the Jerome High School area with Tartan West. Mr. Hammersmith responded affirmatively. Wallace Maurer, 7451 Dublin Road, Dublin inquired if the shared -use path is synonymous with what previously was referred to as a bikepath. Mayor Keenan responded that is correct. Vote on the Ordinance Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Mayor Keenan, yes; Vice Mayor Gerber, yes; Ms. Salay, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes. INTRODUCTION /FIRST READING — ORDINANCES Ordinance 30 -15 Amending the Organizational Structure of the City of Dublin, and Declaring an Emergency. (Request to dispense with public hearing) Vice Mayor Gerber introduced the ordinance. Mr. McDaniel stated that his report will address both Ordinances 30 -15 and 31 -15, since they are companion ordinances. He provided a memo in Council packet regarding the legislation, and he would like to highlight some key points. As discussed when he accepted the position as City Manager, the City's organizational structure was in need of further review. Council has provided some insight, and he has reviewed past studies relative to the City's organizational structure; spoken individually with members of the staff leadership team; researched organizational structures of many other cities; and references his nearly 27 years of experience with the City. As a result, he is proposing to Council an organizational structure that he believes will serve the City well into the future. As referenced in his memo, the more recent Novak study emphasizes the use of a more traditional department structure, which is also consistent with Dublin's Revised Charter. Article VI of the Dublin Revised Charter governs the formation, use and authorities relative to the City's departments and personnel systems. His recommendation to Council is to reinforce the departmental structure and better align talent and skill sets than they are currently. The following are highlights relative to the suggested changes for City departments. These are in addition to the standing departments of both Law and Finance that are created in the Revised Charter. • The Assistant City Manager will no longer serve the dual roles of Assistant City Manager and a department head. The Assistant City Manager will act in the City Manager's absence and more closely work with him on strategic projects within the City Manager's office, provide more direct support to City Council, and assist with external engagements. The division of Court Services will continue to report to the Assistant City Manager. • Creation of a new Department of Parks and Recreation. This department will be comprised of the divisions of Recreation Services, Parks Operations, Events and Id April - 27; 201 - 5 — Page 5 of 9 Meeting 20 Volunteer Services. In addition, the Landscape Architect will report to the new Director of Parks and Recreation. Because Mr. Hahn will be retiring later this year, there is an opportunity to look at this area of service. Mr. Hahn's position will essentially fund the new Director of Parks and Recreation. Mr. Earman would be promoted into the new Department director role. The position of Director of Recreation Services will be filled by an internal competitive process. As stated in the memo, as a result of the reorganization, certain positions would be reclassified relative to what is now called Parks and Open Spaces, RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Counci which would become Parks Operations. • Creation of a Department of Public Works. This department will consist of the divisions of Streets and Utilities, Engineering, Facilities, and Fleet. Ms. O'Callaghan will continue to serve as the director with the title of Director of Public Works. • Police will be given a Department status, with reclassification of the Chief of Police, Lieutenants and Technical Services Bureau Commander. This change will help with the pay compression issues, previously under study. • Reclassification of the Director of Information Technology to a Department Head status, a change previously approved by Council. • The Department of Development will remain as it exists, consisting of the divisions of Building Standards, Economic Development and Planning. There are no net new positions as a result of this restructuring, except for the change to the I.T. Director pay classification. These changes and corresponding pay range reclassifications are essentially "a wash" in terms of costs. Two minor changes were made in Ordinance 31 -15, and copies were provided to Council tonight: • Operations Administrator position will be a 4.2 pay grade rather than a 4.1. • Director of Park Operations will be a 3.2 pay grade rather than a 3.1. He requests emergency passage of the ordinance tonight, as he believes the transition to a new organizational structure is in the best interests of the community relative to the health, safety and welfare. Transitioning to a new structure in a timely fashion ensures the transfer of knowledge that is critical to our overall effectiveness going forward. He request Council dispense with the public hearing and approve both Ordinance 30 -15 and 31 -15 as an emergency. Mr. Reiner inquired if the Landscape Architect position would now be housed in the Department of Parks and Recreation. Mr. McDaniel responded that the position would now report to the Director of Parks and Recreation. Mr. Reiner inquired if there is any Landscape Architect presence in the Planning Division where that particular skill would be helpful. Is there a position in that department that also has this skill set? Mr. McDaniel responded that the Planning Division looks to Laura Ball and Paula Chope for their advice and counsel, but they also have consulting services that assist with landscape architecture. Mr. Reiner stated that he believes every new development plan proposed should be reviewed by a professional landscape architect. Mr. McDaniel responded that, typically, the City recruits some Planners with landscape architecture background, but whenever there is a need, it will be met through a contractual service. Ms. Rauch added that Joanne Shelley of the Planning division is a Registered Landscape Architect. Vice Mayor Gerber moved to dispense with the public hearing and treat Ordinance 30 -15 as an emergency. Ms. Salay seconded the motion. Vote on the motion Ms. Salay, yes; Mayor Keenan, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Ms. Chinnici- Zuercher, yes; Vice Mayor Gerber, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes. Vote on the Ordinance Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes; Vice Mayor Gerber, yes; Ms. Salay, yes; Mayor Keenan, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting D AYTON LEGAL BLANK, INC., F ORM NO 10148 I r -- April 27, 2015 -- Page 6 of 9 Held 20 FS Ordinance 31 -15 Amending Section 2 (Wage & Salary Structure /Administration) of Ordinance No. 73 -06 ( "Compensation Plan for Non -Union Personnel "), and Declaring an Emergency. Vice Mayor Gerber introduced the ordinance and moved to dispense with the public hearing and treat as emergency legislation. Mayor Keenan seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Mr. Reiner, yes; Mayor Keenan, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher, yes; Ms. Salay, yes; Vice Mayor Gerber, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes. Vote on the Ordinance: Ms. Salay, yes; Mr. Lecklider, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mayor Keenan, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher, yes; Vice Mayor Gerber, yes. Ordinance 32 -15 Authorizing the Appropriation of a 5.120 Acres, More or Less, Fee Simple Right -of -Way, of which 1.308 Acres Are Located within Present Road Occupied; and a 0.387 Acre, more or less, Temporary Easement from BPACQ, LLC and Tim Horton's as Lessee of the Property, for the Property Located at 6490 Riverside Drive, for the Construction of a Roundabout at the Intersection of State Route 161 and Riverside Drive and the Relocation of Riverside Drive to the East. Vice Mayor Gerber introduced the ordinance. Ms. Readler stated that Council approved a Resolution of Intent to Appropriate at the April 13 meeting. Ordinance 32 -15 authorizes the filing of the appropriation action, which is the next step in the process. Staff continues in negotiations with Tim Hortons and are optimistic that the parties will come to resolution of the matter. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 32 -15 by emergency at the second reading /public hearing on May 4. There will be a second reading /public hearing at the May 4 Council meeting. Ordinance 33 -15 Implementing Sections 3735.65 through 3735.70 of the Ohio Revised Code, Establishing and Describing the Boundaries of the Bridge Street District Community Reinvestment Area, Designating a Housing Officer to Administer the Program, and Creating a Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council, and Declaring an Emergency. Vice Mayor Gerber introduced the ordinance. Ms. Mumma stated that on April 13, she presented an overview of Community Reinvestment Areas to Council. She noted that staff has prepared the first "Bridge Street Brief" which speaks to what a CRA is, and copies were distributed to Council. Ordinance 33 -15 establishes the Bridge Street District Community Reinvestment Area. The boundaries of the proposed CRA are shown on the map attached to the ordinance and on the slide. Approval of the ordinance will do the following: 1. Adopts a Housing Survey, which was attached to the ordinance for review and identified at least two residential properties that are experiencing disinvestment throughout the District. 2. Defines the boundaries of the CRA. 3. Defines the incentive that can be provided within the boundaries of the CRA. Staff is recommending up to a 100 percent real property tax exemption for a period of time not to exceed 50 years for the construction of new commercial or industrial facilities. For purposes of this CRA, structures used in whole or in part for residential purposes and are composed of three or more residential units shall be classified as commercial structures. 4. Creates a Bridge Street District CRA Housing Council. The appointees are set forth, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code. The appointees include two Mayoral appointments, two City Council appointments, and one Planning Commission RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK, INC., FORM NO. 10148 I April 27, 2015 Held 20 appointment. There is no urgency in appointing the members, as no agreements under the CRA exist at this time. She noted that this ordinance does not provide any real property tax exemption to property owners within the Bridge Street District CRA. Any property owner that would request this kind of incentive would be required to work with the City to come forward with a request that would have to be reviewed and ultimately approved by Council. This action sets the framework so that a property owner who wants to take part in this kind of incentive can do so. In terms of next steps, a second reading is scheduled for May 4 and at that time, staff will request passage by emergency. This would allow staff to submit the application two weeks later to the Ohio Development Services Agency for their consideration. They would then have 30 days to review and approve it. This would result in their approval timeframe as mid to late June. Once the CRA is approved by the Ohio Development Services Agency, any CRA agreements could be brought forward by any property owner for Council consideration. The exemption would be in place after Council approval. There is no financial impact to Dublin City Schools, pursuant to the cooperative agreement executed between the City and the Schools whereby the City pays the District $1.5 million per year in exchange for the ability to leverage this type of development incentive and others as discussed. Mayor Keenan invited public testimony. Scott Haring, 3280 Lilly -Mar Court, Dublin noted he plans to testify at the public hearing on May 4. There will be a second reading /public hearing at the May 4 Council meeting. STAFF COMMENTS Mr. McDaniel noted that America's Leading Creative Class Cities were named for 2015, and Dublin was ranked 13 of the top 20 in the nation. All of the other cities were clustered on either the west or east coast. He will provide this information to Council. Mayor Keenan added that there was an editorial in the Columbus Dispatch today about this ranking as well. Dublin was the only city in the ranking that was not in an east or west coast location. Mr. Reiner added that there were no southern cities in this listing either. He encouraged staff to promote this ranking done by author and Professor Richard Florida. He is very impressed with this recognition. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS 7 — Ms. Salay, Council representative to Planning and Zoning Commission reported that on Thursday, the Commission will engage in training at the 5800 Building, beginning at 6 p.m. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. They will also have debriefing in follow -up to the American Planning Association conference, which was a great learning opportunity for everyone. Seattle was the perfect location for the conference this year, based on where Dublin is in terms of its development plans and Bridge Street District. Everyone who attended came back very energized and excited! She, Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher, and some Planning Commissioners as well as staff attended the conference. Vice Mayor Gerber, Administrative Committee Chair reported that the Committee is current in terms of completing its assignments. Mr. Reiner, Community Development Chair reported that the Committee is current with their assignments as well. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting D LEGAL BLANK, INC., FORM NO 10148 I� Held April 27, 2015 Page 8 of 9 20 Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher, Finance Committee Chair stated that there is no new information to report. i Ms. Salay, Public Services Committee Chair noted there are two meeting dates needed for Committee work. These need to be scheduled sometime after mid -May. Mr. Reiner, representative to the Dublin Arts Council thanked everyone for supporting the Garden Party. They enjoyed record attendance and everyone was pleased with the success of the event. Mr. Peterson, Council liaison to the Dublin Board of Education noted that is nothing to report at this time. Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher, MORPC Regional Police Roundtable Chair reported that they met last week. State Rep. Mike Curtin spoke to them regarding the State Constitution, which is under review. He is a constitutional expert and explained the process and what is required by law. The review committee also includes JoAnn Davidson, Fred Mills, Chad Readler, Paula Brooks, Herb Asher, former Governor Bob Taft, and Senator Charleta Tavares. Mr. Lecklider, US 33 Corridor Representative noted that he, Mr. McDaniel and Mr. Hammersmith attended today's meeting of the group. The area of focus has not changed from the map shared with Council previously. Discussion continues regarding the proposed Memorandum of Agreement, which also was shared with Council. Millcreek Township and Jerome Township want to further review the proposed agreement. The City of Dublin presented at the meeting today, with Mr. McDaniel briefing the group on developments occurring within the affected area. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher: 1. Reported that she brought back bicycle route maps from a mobile workshop in Vancouver, BC. She will provide a copy to Mr. Hahn. 2. Noted in regard to the APA conference that the workshops and speakers reinforced what the future generations will be and what they are looking for, as well as the nexus that will occur between the younger generation and the baby boomers. The groups will both be looking for similar kinds of housing — walkable neighborhoods, local retail, etc., and being more physically mobile and not using automobiles. Due to scheduling, she was not able to attend the workshop presented by Dublin staff, but everyone who attended provided great feedback about their presentations. 3. Announced that the Miracle League is in their 10"' year, and a fundraiser will take place on Thursday, April 30 at Sunny Street Cafe to benefit the new Special Olympics playground. On May 16, the formal 10 -year celebration of the Miracle League will take place with ceremonies at 2:30 p.m. at Darree Fields. 4. Asked about the status of the open container legislation at the Statehouse, and suggested that this be carefully watched by the City — perhaps a small committee can be established to address any policies or changes needed for Dublin — should the legislation be approved by the State legislature. Mayor Keenan added that he spoke with a representative from Hilliard who indicated Hilliard is just under the required population number of 35,000 needed to establish these types of entertainment districts. Mr. Lecklider: 1. Noted he is pleased to hear that those who attended the APA conference in Seattle had a good experience. A Seattle APA conference was the first one he attended 17 -18 years ago when he served on Planning and Zoning Commission. He recalls that it was a great experience, especially the mobile workshops offered. He is pleased that staff, Council members and Commissioners from Dublin were able to attend. RECORD �EDINGS Minutes of ��YY Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK, INC., FORM NO. 10148 II April 27, 2015 Page 9 of 9 Held 20_ 2. Reported that, together with other Council members and staff, he attended the annual Hidaka Cherry Blossom luncheon on Friday, April 17. It was a beautiful day, and well attended. Everyone is very appreciative of Mr. Hidaka's hosting of this annual event! 3. Reported that he and several other Council members attended last Thursday's Homeowner Association leadership meeting hosted by the City. He thanked Mr. McDaniel and all staff who participated. He does not recall a past meeting that was as well attended as this one. There was a charrette offered as a pre - meeting to gain input for the future riverfront park, which likely was of interest to many. He was very impressed with the staff participation and yet another evening commitment for all of them. He is very appreciative of staff's efforts. Mr. Reiner suggested that Dublin being named to the list of America's Leading Creative Class Cities should be promoted by the City. Dublin is an amazing place with this caliber of creative people living and working here! Mayor Keenan added that it was very nice to have the Dispatch highlight this ranking in their editorial. Vice Mayor Gerber announced that Dublin City Council will host a Celebration of Service for board and commission members on Tuesday, May 5. He hopes that everyone on Council can attend and recognize the dedicated service and passion of these members. Mayor Keenan: 1. Noted that he, too, attended the Hidaka Cherry Blossom luncheon. The Consul General of Japan in Detroit attended, and the event was very much appreciated by all who were able to participate. 2. Reported that he attended the Japan American Society of Central Ohio ( JASCO) 18"' anniversary reception held recently in Columbus. Speakers included Al Kinzer, President of JASCO and Dr. Kazuyuki Katayama, Consul General of Japan in Detroit. Mindy McLaughlin and other representatives of Jobs Ohio were in attendance as well as Akisa Fukuzawa, Exec. Director of JASCO. He appreciates the invitation to this very nice event. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. a vyor Presiding Officer I �-"p - rd P, 7 It M.. "W—