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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY; APRIL 18; 1990
4=00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT= Mayor Ringer, Councilmen Brown, Haddox,
Birdwell, Schneider, McIlhaney, Gardner
STAFF PRESENT=
City Manager Ragland, Parks and
Recreation Director Beachy, Assistant
City Manager Brymer, Assistant City
Manager Woody, Assistant City Manager
Ploeger, Executive Director Piwonka,
Development Services Director Ash,
Electrical Superintendent Havens,
Technical Services Superintendent Lange,
Water/Sewer Operations Manager Riley,
City Attorney Locke, Budget Director
Schroeder, Finance Director Harrison,
Planning Director Callaway
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Aqenda It%~ No. 1 - Presentation of a report from the Capital
Tmprovement Citizens Advisory Committee.
Chairman of the CIP Committee David Brochu summarized the CIP
Report.
He discussed the ranking process.
Councilman Brown asked Mr. Brochu to reiterate the committee's
view on the proposed library. He mentioned that a major concern
on behalf of the committee was the size of the structure. A few
concerns were expressed about the location.
Councilman Haddox commented that Wolf Pen Creek is an ideal site
for the library. Mr. Brochu concurred.
Mr. Brochu mentioned that the rehab of collectors/thoroughfares
was a major concern addressed by the citizens.
Mr. Brochu commented on the city lake. He stated that the
members who ranked the lake low were unsure about all the aspects
involved and those who ranked it high felt the city needed more
water attractions.
Mr. Brochu remarked on the EDF Street Development which was
ranked second from the last,
Mr. Hubbard Kennedy, Vice Chairman of the CIP Committee addressed
the Council. He discussed the committee feelings on the city
lake. He thanked Mr. Elrey Ash for all his input to the
community.
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Mr. Andrew Clements spoke to the Council regarding the library
and the grant application qualifications based on population of
citizens, not including students.
Mr. Jerry Miller pointed out that most of the items were ranked
exclusively on the dollar amount. For example, if the library
cost were lower it may have been ranked differently.
Mayor Ringer commented that it is the council's decision where
the line will be drawn to include the group of items they wish to
place on the ballot.
Discussion continued.
Mr. Jerry Cooper stated that the committee was concerned about
the amounts corresponding to each project. He presented a letter
to each councilmember.
Mayor Ringer expressed the Council's appreciation for the many
hours the committee put into this effort.
Chairman Brochu commended the efforts of the Committee.
Aq~ada Ite~ No. 2 - Discussion of proposed Library project.
Ms. Ann Anderson pointed out that reducing the size of the
library will not proportionately cut costs required for the
building and number of staff.
Mayor Ringer indicated that the council's concern is the
recommended size of the structure.
Councilman Birdwell stated that a smaller number than what is
proposed would be more appropriate on the ballot.
Councilman Schneider pointed out three points which will "sell"
the library. 1) location; 2) convenience; and 3) structural
style.
Mayor Ringer stated that the council should give the committee
some direction. One, review alternatives in terms of size and
location. Also, a workshop discussion may be held to further
discuss the options.
Councilman Haddox agreed that the council should discuss this
project further in a workshop session.
Councilman Birdwell commented that he would like to see the
library proposition on the ballot.
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Mayor Ringer stated that he would like to know the pros and cons.
Ms. Anderson noted that many committee members favored the Wolf
Pen Creek location site before they toured the other options.
The committee is ready to re-evaluate the options available and
present to the Council additional information.
Councilman McIlhaney stated that she would prefer the committee
look at additional, options.
Mayor Ringer asked the committee to look at the reasons why the
Wolf Pen Creek is not a good location for the library in terms of
long term development.
Mayor Ringer noted that it was the council's ~ntent to use the
additional sales tax monies if it is passed, one-half allocated
towards the reduction in utility rates and the remainder
allocated to offset tax increase or to increase budget item for
maintenance of streets.
Councilman Birdwell clarified that the council decided to
allocate 60% of the sales tax monies toward reducing utility
rates.
Mayor Ringer noted that the council must also discuss the Lotrak
project.
Mr. Gene Savage spoke from the audience. He commented that the
current library facility meets the needs of the public. He
addressed the issue of the sales tax proposition on the May
ballot.
&qenda Item No. 3 - Adjourn.
Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m.
City Secretary Connie Hooks
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