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Home My Public Portal About2016-03-14 worksession1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION, MARCH 14, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The Council Work Session of March 14, 2016, was convened at 5:31 P.M. by Mayor Carrie Tergin. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Branch, Graham, Hussey, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Arrived after meeting convened: *Costales (arrived at 5:40 P.M.) Absent: Henry, and Scrivner A quorum was declared present. Announcements: Mayor Tergin announced an event that would start at 7:00 p.m. to unveil the name of a new baseball team. Councilwoman Ward announced she would have to leave at 6:30 due to a prior commitment. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & PROTECTIVE SERVICES Eric Barron, Senior Planner, made a presentation regarding the East Capitol Avenue zoning plan. Following his presentation, he answered questions asked by the Mayor and Council. *Councilman Costales arrived during this presentation (5:40 P.M.) Janice McMillan, Director of Planning & Protective Services, gave an update on the blight study. She explained what the study would accomplish as well as provided the timeline for actions that will be taken as a result. Following her presentation, she answered questions asked by the Council. 2 COUNCIL WORK SESSION, MARCH 14, 2016 Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, made a presentation regarding th e abandoned buildings program. Following her presentation, she answered questions asked by the Council. At the conclusion of staff presentations, Director Janice McMillan recommended to the Council that the City establish a periodic inspection program for rental units to assist in addressing many of the issues with properties that do not comply with City property codes. Mayor Tergin announced that although there was not a public comment specified on tonight’s agenda, she would allow persons present to make comments on the issues presented tonight. The following persons came forward to speak: Ms. Cathy Bordner made comments regarding her opinion of the City’s abandoned buildings program Mr. Tom Rost made comments regarding a property on Jackson Street Ms. Terry Rademan also made comments regarding her opinion on properties in the City which do not comply with property codes. Councilwoman Laura Ward left the meeting at this point (6:30 P.M.) DISCUSSION OF SALES TAX “G” ITEMS City Counselor Drew Hilpert explained the timeline for actions required of the Council to place the item before the voters. Margie Mueller, Finance and I.T. Director, made a presentation showing unallocated Sales Tax “F” funds. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the proposed Sales Tax “G” list. Councilman Mihalevich requested that staff provide the Council with a master list of proposed repair and replacement of City buildings and facilities. Discussion was held regarding Fire Station 2. Mayor Tergin recommended that City Administrator Crowell and Finance & I.T. Director Mueller include the figures which had been discussed into the Sales Tax G list to provide to the Council. Councilman Mihalevich requested information regarding the potential cost of performing minor modifications to the airport terminal building. Councilman Graham requested a proposed street overlay list. 3 COUNCIL WORK SESSION, MARCH 14, 2016 Mayor Tergin requested that the City / County joint projects list also be included with the resolution that was scheduled to come before the Council at the March 21 Regular meeting. Announcement: Councilmen Graham and Costales announced that a 4th Ward Meeting would be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 19 at Dunn Brothers Coffee, and invited the public to attend. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M.