HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013_tcmin1008 COUNCIL MEETING October 8, 2013
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Umstattd presiding.
Council Members Present: Kelly Burk, David Butler, Thomas Dunn, Marty Martinez,
Katie Sheldon Hammier, Kevin Wright and Mayor Umstattd.
Council Members Absent: Council Member Dunn arrived at 7:36. Council Member
Wright participated electronically.
Staff Present: Town Manager John Wells, Town Attorney Jeanette Irby, Director of
Capital Projects Renee LaFollette, Director of Public Works Tom Mason, Director of
Utilities Amy Wyks, Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning Brian Boucher, Assistant
to the Town Manager Scott Parker, and Clerk of Council Lee Ann Green
AGENDA ITEMS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION: Mayor Umstattd
3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Vice Mayor Butler
4. ROLL CALL: Council Member Dunn arrived at 7:36 p.m.
On a motion by Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Council Member Hammier, the following
was proposed:
MOTION 2013-043
I move that Council Member Kevin Wright be able to participate in the Council meeting of
October 8, 2013 electronically. Council Member Wright meets the criteria set forth in
Virginia Code Section 2.2-3708.1 whereby he has made the request;there is a personal
matter(work related)that prevents his attendance;and he has not participated in more
than two electronic meetings.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Butler, Hammier, Martinez and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 5-0-2(Dunn and Wright absent)
Council Member Wright joined the meeting via electronic means.
5. MINUTES
a. Work Session Minutes of September 23, 2013
On a motion by Vice Mayor Butler, seconded by Council Member Martinez, the
minutes of the work session meeting of September 23, 2013 were approved by a vote of 6-0-1
(Dunn absent).
b. Regular Session Minutes of September 24, 2013
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On a motion by Vice Mayor Butler, seconded by Council Member Martinez, the
minutes of the regular session of September 24, 2013 were approved by a vote of 6-0-1
(Dunn absent).
6. ADOPTING THE MEETING AGENDA
On the motion of Council Member Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Butler, the meeting
agenda was approved as presented:
Aye: Burk, Butler, Dunn, Hammier, Martinez, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
7. PRESENTATIONS
a. Commission on Public Art—Mural Presentation
Thomas O'Neil, Chair of the Commission on Public Art, presented the
Commission's choice of artist and mural for the Loudoun Street side of the
parking garage. The proposed mural by artist David Garcia depicted Leesburg
history from the Iroquois to the present day.
b. Proclamation—Community Planning Month
On a motion by Vice Mayor Butler, seconded by Council Member Dunn, the
following was proclaimed:
PROCLAMATION
Community Planning Month
October 2013
WHEREAS, change is constant and affects all cities, towns, suburbs,
counties, boroughs, townships, rural areas, and other places; and
WHEREAS, community planning and plans can help manage this change
in a way that provides better choices for how people work and live; and
WHEREAS, community planning provides an opportunity for all
residents to be meaningfully involved in making choices that determine the future
of their community; and
WHEREAS, the full benefits of planning requires public officials and
citizens who understand, support and demand excellence in planning and plan
implementation; and
WHEREAS, the month of October is designated as National Community
Planning Month throughout the United States of America and its territories; and
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WHEREAS, the American Planning Association and its professional
institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, endorse National
Community Planning Month as an opportunity to highlight the contributions
sound planning and plan implementation make to the quality of our settlements
and environment; and
WHEREAS, the celebration of National Community Planning Month
gives us the opportunity to publicly recognize the participation and dedication of
the members of planning commissions and other citizen planners who have
contributed their time and expertise to the improvement of the Town of
Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the many valuable contributions made by
professional community and regional planners of the Town of Leesburg and
extend our heartfelt thanks for the continued commitment to public service by
these professionals.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the Town of
Leesburg in Virginia that the month of October 2013 is hereby designated as
Community Planning Month in conjunction with the celebration of National
Community Planning Month.
PROCLAIMED this 8th day of October, 2013.
8. PETITIONERS
The Petitioner's Section was opened at 7:45 p.m.
Sally Rich, 313 Edwards Ferry Road, stated she has lived in Leesburg her entire
life. She noted her father and his partner realized the need for parking and established
their business on East Market Street as the Colonial Funeral Home. She stated that she
and her husband moved their business from the AH&T building to Virginia Village
because nothing is more important than parking.
Donald Shea, 305 West Market Street, stated he is not speaking before or against
the parking plan, but to speak for Council Member Kevin Wright and his ability to
participate in the meeting. He stated he was angered by Council's vote to not allow
Council Member Wright to participate noting that it showed a lack of leadership. He
questioned how Council could disenfranchise the voters by not allowing participation.
Richard Snooks stated he has been a resident of Loudoun County since 1966. He
stated he chose this area because of the architecture. He stated the parking on King
Street is important.
Josh Schwanborg, 5 S. King Street, stated he has a petition signed by 1,000
petitioners opposing the removal of on-street parking. He displayed two awards
presented by the town to China King. He stated the business is vibrant, but taking away
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the parking will negatively affect it. He stated people will go away if they cannot find
parking.
Michael O'Connor, 38683 Mt. Gilead Road, thanked town staff for soliciting a
plan to invigorate downtown Leesburg. He thanked those who worked on the plan. He
stated everyone who participated did it for the benefit of the Town of Leesburg. He read
a letter into the record from Peter Arundel, who was not able to attend the meeting:
"Good evening members of the Council and Madam Mayor. I understand that
the Town of Leesburg is revisiting a vote cast several months ago to widen the sidewalks
on King Street—Plan A. This comes as a surprise to some who witnessed the vote taken
and has since considered this to be a decision made. Local stakeholders, like myself,
depend on a steady and deliberate governing process for making difficult decisions and
had I known that the issue was coming up for reconsideration, I would have planned to
be here tonight. To reiterate, Plan A is a vital step for the direction that the town is
taking towards a more sustainable, livable downtown. Please vote again in favor of Plan
A. Thank you for your time and attention. Peter Arundel, Publisher, Loudoun Times-
Mirror."
Kathleen Hunt, 25 South King Street, stated she endorses the widening of the
sidewalks for safety, aesthetics, and business growth and development. She stated this
has been a multiple year long process. She stated that a study presented to Council in
2010 listed wider sidewalks as the #1 way to improve the pedestrian experience in
downtown Leesburg. She stated the argument will never change but having vision and
courage to see what is best for Leesburg as a whole to move forward into the future is
needed.
Stilson Greene, 16 W. Market Street, stated his family has been in Leesburg since
1791. He stated he does not agree with removing parking on King Street. He stated that
Lansdowne and the Village at Leesburg have on-street parking. Further, he noted that
an aging society needs closeby parking. He stated he also feels safer with parked cars
next to him rather than being right next to traffic. He asked Council to not gamble what
is working on something that might not work.
Gwen Pangle, 202 Church Street, stated she is a business owner and a resident.
She stated she would like Council to move forward with the vote that had already been
made, but whatever the outcome, the town should come together.
Shirley Pearson, 308 Chaucer Place, NE, stated she owns the building at 2
Loudoun Street. She stated it is ludicrous for the town to consider removing parking.
She cited the examples of her hometown in North Carolina and Winchester, Virginia.
She stated eliminating on-street parking will create a dead downtown.
Carleton Penn, 12 Wirt Street, N.W., stated he was born and raised in Leesburg.
He spoke against the proposed plan to do away with parking. He stated there is not
enough handicapped parking in the plan. He cited several business owners that do not
want the proposed plan.
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Cindy Kemper, 19340 Summit Ash Court, stated she is in town a lot. She stated
she is a proponent of the plan and feels it will be a positive change. She stated the on-
street parking is always full and she is never able to use it anyway. She stated the town
has to change and grow to appeal to new consumers.
Teresa Minchew, 330 West Market Street, stated that removal of the parking
places even though many of the merchants do not want that, is wrong. She further
noted that the Council never sought the opinion of the Board of Architectural Review
and added that the town cannot mimic the new town centers. She asked that the
Council consider the needs of everyday citizens, not just destination travelers.
Richard Koochagian, 212 Loudoun Street, SW, stated his concerns with the
proposed plan as it will alter the historic streetscape. He stated the CNN Money poll
that named Leesburg as one of the top places to live because Leesburg's charming
downtown has been preserved. He stated the process by which any downtown property
owners have to go through—review by the BAR—has not occurred for this project. He
stated the road is part of the culture and the fabric of the downtown and any alteration of
the roadway will alter the historic nature of the downtown.
Richard Gallagher, 15 N. King Street, questioned whether Council members
have owned and operated a successful business. He stated the downtown merchants
know their businesses and how to run them. He stated people will drive around the
block looking for street parking. He stated some people don't like the parking garage.
Waily Whang, 5 S. King Street, stated she and her family came from Hong Kong
35 years ago and started from scratch. She stated she loves this town and her late
husband loved this town. She stated the parking garage is always full and customers
cannot find parking. She stated that she does not understand making the town look
beautiful at the cost of parking. She stated her fears for losing her business.
KD Kidder, 2A Loudoun Street, stated she has owned Photoworks for 34 years
and worked in downtown Leesburg for 38 years. She stated it is up to the town's leaders
to stick to their vote. She noted that there are two parking garages, another parking
garage planned, and the Liberty Street lot all within two blocks, the loss of a few parking
spaces will not cripple the downtown. She stated people will come if the town is unique,
safe and comfortable, people will come. She stated the mid-block crosswalk will make it
safer for pedestrians.
Tony Virgilio, 20489 Oatlands Chase, thanked staff for the tour of the project.
He stated the extension of the sidewalks is minimal and questioned why spend so much
money for such a small gain in sidewalk width. He questioned why there are no
handicapped spaces. He stated the reason this has been so controversial is because it is
not a good idea.
Debbi Virgilio, 20489 Oatlands Chase, stated she stops whenever there is a
parking space and patronizes the merchants. She stated the sidewalk widening is not
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enough for tables and chairs. She stated it is not wide enough for people to walk side by
side. She stated historic pictures do not show any trees on the street. She noted she has
health concerns that do not allow her to walk two blocks. She stated the town needs to
have respect for their seniors.
Darius Saiedi, 219 Rosemeade Place, stated he has lived in Leesburg his entire
life. He stated no one makes a legacy by going with the status quo. He stated his father
knows what is needed to succeed downtown. He stated Mr. Caulkins, his father and
Mr. O'Connor all know what it takes to succeed and they all back Plan A. He stated he
sees a future where people will want to walk a mile to see the beautiful art, enjoy fine
dining and see the other wonderful things that Leesburg has to offer. He recommended
making every remaining parking space on King Street a handicapped spot.
Fabian Saiedi, 15 S. King Street, stated there is no parking problem in Leesburg.
He stated that employees of the businesses in the downtown use the parking leaving little
for merchants. He encouraged people to walk a little to park. He stated everyone
cannot be accommodated. He stated the downtown businesses need wider sidewalks.
He stated it is difficult for families with strollers to travel on the narrow sidewalks. He
stated Council cannot listen to every special interest group and change their votes to
accommodate those special interest groups. He stated the majority of the businesses
support Plan A. He stated no one has ever complained to him about parking.
Jack Minchew, 330 West Market Street, stated he is a 17-year resident of
Leesburg. He stated he grew up in and around historic downtown Leesburg. He urged
Council to reconsider their vote to widen the sidewalks downtown. He stated it takes
courage to reconsider.
Ron Rust, 7 Wirt Street, SW, urged Council to reconsider as there are many
unknowns that may arise when working with old sites. He stated his belief that the
majority of King Street businesses will not be able to survive a 12-18 month disruption.
Peter Rush, stated he is now strongly in favor of Plan A after getting additional
information. He stated he believes that some of the opponents have been pointing out
that it is difficult to find parking now; however, the new parking garage should be a
solution to that problem. He stated the issue is not no parking versus parking, but a
marginal reduction of already inadequate, limited parking. He suggested putting
handicapped parking on Loudoun and Market. He stated the row of parked cars is a
barrier and removal of that wall of cars would make the street much more inviting.
Greg Hudson, stated he and his wife rush through town every holiday and buy a
bottle of wine at the Vintner. He stated they like the street parking. He stated the little
on-street parking that exists is of great benefit for the older generation. He noted that
downtown Leesburg is not Reston Town Center and should not compete to be that. He
recommended using the funds to improve some other area of the town.
Harrison Montgomery, Wirt Street, NW, stated the parking spaces are always
full because the businesses downtown keep people coming downtown. He stated it
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sounds like the problem is not wider sidewalks, but need for more on-street parking. He
stated that taking away parking to add sidewalk does not seem to make sense.
Bruce Dewar, 5 Memorial Drive, stated the he attended the tour that staff
provided. He stated that four feet will be added to the width of the sidewalks; however,
that space will be filled with streetlights, trees and sidewalk seating. He stated there are
plenty of opportunities to sit outside at the present time.
Stanley Caulkins, stated he came to the town when he was 12 years old when
there was parking on both sides of the street. He stated that a decision needs to be made
and everyone needs to get together and be harmonious.
Laura Dutton, stated she has been a resident of South King Street for 22 years.
She stated everyone has good ideas, but not every idea is good. She stated that Plan A
will have negative effects on businesses and residents downtown. She stated the
midblock crosswalks, new sidewalks of their current width, and enhanced street lights
will be a good addition; however, removing all convenient parking and narrowing the
emergency corridor is a bad idea. She asked Council not to put the town at risk for the
sake of a few cosmetic changes.
Scott Gustayson, stated his family has been operating a variety of business
ventures downtown since 1992-1993. He stated a lot of the improvements being
discussed were developed at a time when downtown Leesburg was facing a lot of
competition and uncertainty. He asked that Council wait to make a decision.
Jim Corcoran, stated he is disgusted over the divisive nature of this argument.
He suggested that the first floor of the parking garage be strictly for customers. He also
suggested taking the parking out of the alley and make it outdoor dining.
Fred Williams, 21 Wirt Street, NW, requested that Council not move forward
with Plan A. He stated he attended the tour of the improvements last week. He noted
the trees will not be shade trees and will not provide shade on the sidewalks. He
expressed concern that the speed humps will drive traffic onto the surrounding streets.
Craig DeRemer, 202 Loudoun Street, SW, expressed his concerns as a resident.
He expressed concern that the BAR was not involved in the approval of this plan. He
urged Council to protect the historic aspect of the town, not to harm it.
Shirley Anderson, 113 Prosperity Avenue, stated she works on King Street. She
questioned why the east side of King Street does not get wider sidewalks. She stated
more thought needs to be given to this plan. She stated her feeling that there are other
safety issues throughout town that could be addressed with the funds.
Brian Williams, 234 Loudoun Street, SW, asked that Council not forget those
who live downtown and like to walk to support the businesses without need for vehicles.
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Mike Rich, stated he is concerned that the Board of Architectural Review has not
reviewed this plan. He questioned why homeowners in the H-1 have to go to the BAR,
but the town does not. He stated if we destroy what makes Leesburg Leesburg, people
will not come. He asked Council to delay decision until the BAR has had time to review
the plan.
Mike Carroll, stated he opened the Leesburg Vintner on October 14 twenty five
years ago. He stated without on street parking, he may have to close his business. He
stated he is scared because something he has no control over may cause his business to
take a big hit.
Scott Warner, owner of Downtown Saloon, stated he has worked in Leesburg for
27 years. He stated he feels it is important to beautify the downtown and make it safe,
but customers are looking for convenience. He stated the core customers, the citizens of
the town, are more important than people passing through.
Don Culkin, noted that the town needs more accommodation for both human
and mechanically powered two-wheel vehicle parking. He commented on the process
noting that a 100 year old water pipe was a major consideration driving the design of
this project. He stated that any plan that is approved should be thoroughly vetted.
Jim Sisley, stated he is a 20 year resident of the town and is happy to see all the
public involvement in this issue. He noted that the town paid Arnett-Muldrow a lot of
money to analyze what could be done to revitalize the town and most of that analysis
sits on a shelf, unused. He recommended that the part of the analysis that is on the table
tonight should go forward. He discouraged Council from taking action on other plans as
they have not been vetted yet.
Neil Steinberg, stated that this plan was not developed overnight. He stated there
is a ticking clock on the infrastructure. He stated items of infrastructure will need to be
replaced and the business owners need to be ready. He stated some of the effort to help
customers navigate the downtown during the disruption falls upon the business owners.
He stated people will find a place to park if the effort is worth it.
Peter Burnett, stated the construction management by the town with respect to
the improvements on Loudoun Street has been first class. He stated there is never a
good time for construction. He noted that the two businesses that have been most vocal
about not wanting to lose parking have gotten pick up and drop off spaces in front of
their businesses, rather than metered spaces.
He read a letter from Howard Armfield into the record: "Dear Ladies and
Gentlemen. The work that the town has done on the other streets as part of the
beautification process is wonderful. Now it is time for King Street. I spent 38 years
working on an office on South King and have been excited about this project from the
beginning. It is important to exude a consistency both with the project as approved and
with for the leadership of the town. There has been considerable input and the Council
has made the right choice for the long term benefit of the image of Leesburg and for the
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merchants. Please stick with what has already been approved. Sincerely, Howard
Armfield."
Sola Palotta, stated she owns the Very Virginia Shop/Pink Shop. She stated she
also owns some other property downtown. She stated she and her husband invested in a
historic Victorian on S. King Street after finding out about all the improvements that the
town was going to make. She stated they made this investment on the basis of the
promises of what was to come. She stated they could not hold on to it any longer. She
stated that what is going on now is not working. She stated this is more than just
widening the sidewalks —it is a vision for the downtown.
Dieter Meyer, 214 Andover Court, stated that change is inevitable. He urged
Council to not do a "half-way" plan and to keep the approved Plan A.
Herman Llewelyn, stated he is the owner of Blue Mountain Café on South King
Street. He stated one of the factors that influenced his decision to locate his business
downtown was the availability of parking. He stated that 25% of his customers want
quick parking. He stated his investment in his business was his life savings. He asked
Council to choose a plan that retains parking.
Mayor Umstattd read the following letters into the record:
Horace Lassiter (owner of Robinson's Barber Shop): "I have been informed that
you are proposing to remove the section of sidewalk on the west side of King Street
extending from Market Street to Loudoun Street for the purpose of outside dining. This
is to be voted on tonight. My vote is no. My business, Robinson's Barber Shop at 4
West Loudoun Street will be greatly impacted by this change and parking is already at a
premium. Thank you for reconsidering".
Delegate Randy Minchew: "I concur that there is a Plan B option out there that
will be cost efficient, acceptable to the businesses on the west side of King Street and that
achieves the urban walkability and aesthetic upgrade envisioned. Regrettably, I have to
attend a meeting in Arlington tonight, but what you have described is in full concert
with my letter to Council. Please feel free to convey these sentiments to Council. Best
regards, Randy."
The Petitioner's Section was closed at 10:36 p.m.
9. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Vice Mayor Butler, seconded by Council Member Burk, the following
items were moved for approval as the Consent Agenda:
a. Initiating Amendments to the Town Code Regarding Boards and Commissions
Compensation
RESOLUTION 2013-114
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Initiating Amendments to the Town Code, Part Two, (Town Code), Chapter 2
Administration;Article V Boards and Commissions; Section 2-197 Compensation
Relating to Withholding Forms
b. Initiating an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Lot Consolidations
RESOLUTION 2013-115
Initiating Amendments to the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision
and Land Development Regulations to Simplify the Process for
Consolidating Multiple Lots into a Single Lot
c. Authorizing Purchase of a Replacement Vehicle for Cleaning Sewer Lines
RESOLUTION2013-116
Authorizing Purchase of a Replacement Vehicle for Cleaning Sewer Lines
d. Making An Appointment to the Economic Development Commission
RESOLUTION 2013-117
Making an Appointment to the Economic Development Commission
e. Support for the Loudoun County Marine Corps League National Toys for Tots
Campaign
RESOLUTION2013-118
Town Council Recognizes and Supports the Loudoun County Detachment of the
Marine Corps League on the National Toys for Tots Campaign
The Consent Agenda was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Butler, Dunn, Hammier, Martinez, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. None.
11. RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS
a. Downtown Improvements
On a motion by Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Council Member Dunn, the
following was proposed:
MOTION 2013-044
I move to rescind Motion 2013-025 of May 14, 2013, Plan A (King Street
Design), and Motion 2013-035 of July 9, 2013 that amended the
Downtown Improvements Project as it relates to King Street in the vicinity
of Lightfoot Restaurant in order to create an area of passenger loading,per
the drawing labeled as Plan a, Version 5.
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Council Comments/Questions:
• Would like a compromise that would benefit everyone
• Plan A was a 50/50 compromise
• Downtown needs more foot traffic
• The point of Plan A is to get people from outside the bypass to
come downtown
• Numerous studies show that widening the sidewalks increases the
economic vitality of downtowns
• Will support rescinding the previous approvals out of respect for
the process
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Dunn, Hammier, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: Burk, Butler and Martinez
Vote: 4-3
On a motion by Council Member Dunn, seconded by Council Member
Wright, Plan B was moved for approval.
The motion for Plan B failed by the following vote:
Aye: Dunn and Wright
Nay: Burk, Butler, Hammier, Martinez, and Mayor Umstattd
Vote: 2-5
On a motion by Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Council Member Dunn,
Plan B2 was moved for approval.
The motion for Plan B2 failed by the following vote:
Aye: Dunn, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: Burk, Butler, Hammier and Martinez
Vote: 3-4
On a motion by Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Council Member Dunn,
Plan B3 was moved for approval.
The motion for Plan B3 failed by the following vote:
Aye: Dunn, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: Burk, Butler, Hammier and Martinez
Vote: 3-4
On a motion by Vice Mayor Butler, seconded by Council Member
Hammier, Plan A, Version 5 with the amendment of removing the bump out on
North King in front of Downtown Saloon, was proposed.
The motion for Plan A, Version 5 with the amendment was approved by
the following vote:
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Aye: Burk, Butler, Hammier, and Martinez
Nay: Dunn, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Vote: 4-3
b. Initiating an Amendment to the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance regarding
Tents in the B-1
Council Member Martinez made a motion to table this item until the October 22
meeting. The motion to table was seconded by Council Member Burk and failed by the
following vote:
Aye: Burk, Martinez, and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: Butler, Dunn, Hammier and Wright
Vote: 3-4
On a motion by Vice Mayor Butler, seconded by Council Member Hammier, the
following was proposed:
RESOLUTION 2013-119
Initiating Amendments to Section 9.4 of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance to Permit
Tents as Temporary Structures Accessory to Restaurants in the B-1 Zoning District
Council Comments/Questions:
• This is an initiation
• This item is time sensitive
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye Burk, Butler, Hammier, Martinez, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: Dunn
Vote: 6-1
c. Loudoun Street Mural
Council Member Dunn made a motion to defer, which died for lack of a second.
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council Member Burk,
the following motions were proposed:
MOTION
I move to approve the selection of Artist Garcia for the Mural on the wall of the
parking garage pursuant to the conditions as previously set by Council by Motion
2013-026 dated June 11, 2013
MOTION
I move that the Town Manager, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, enter
into a contract with Artist Garcia to paint a mural on the Town Garage,pursuant
to RFP#100121-FY14-01. The contract may be entered into with the provision
that work on the mural is not to commence until such time as the project is fully
funded;it is anticipated that no public funds will be used for the project. In the
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event that the project is not fully funded within two years the artist will have the
ability to renegotiate the terms with respect to the fee charged for the mural
pursuant to the artist's response as set forth in the RFP.
Council Comments/Questions:
• McEnearney Real Estate Company has volunteered to host a fundraiser
• 20% of the funds have already been raised
• Compliments to the Commission and the mural review committee
• Concern that this is not the best use for the land in front of the garage
• BAR felt that buildings would be more appropriate, but EDC liked the
idea of the mural
• Lost opportunity cost to the town of over $400,000 not including lost taxes
and BPOL fees
• Better use for this property than a place to dump snow
• Property is too small to develop
• Would like to use the Rose Garden area for a better use
• Would like to see more Women's History in the mural
• Would like the mural to have a more realistic depiction of history
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Butler and Martinez
Nay: Dunn, Hammier, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Vote: 3-4
Mr. O'Neil stated the selection committee would meet to discuss whether
they would forward a recommendation for the second runner-up.
12. ORDINANCES
a. None.
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. None.
14. NEW BUSINESS
a. None.
15. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Butler disclosed a conversation with Hobie Mitchell.
Council Member Hammier disclosed a conversation with Hobie Mitchell.
Council Member Wright disclosed a meeting with staff from Tuscarora High
School regarding safety concerns.
16. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Umstattd disclosed a meeting with Hobie Mitchell.
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17. MANAGER'S COMMENTS
None.
18. CLOSED SESSION
None.
19. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council Member Dunn, the
meeting was adjourned at 12:49 a.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2013.
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