December 21, 2016 City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the minutes from previous meetings, accepted various easements, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2016-2017 totaling $1,841,349.42.

Approval of a lot split to create four new lots at the property of Rainbow University, formerly Hillsdale College, as a preliminary step for future master development and new buildings.

The City Council adopted the comprehensive plan developed over 18 months, which includes updated drainage models, Lake Thunderbird TMDL compliance, and 35 recommended projects totaling $27 million to mitigate flooding and improve water quality.

The council approved the rezoning of a 6-acre property from rural residential to C3 general commercial as a PUD to allow for the expansion of a mini-storage business, incorporating specific amenities and landscaping.

Despite a Planning Commission recommendation for denial and neighbor concerns, the council approved rezoning a 0.42-acre vacant lot from C1 office to C2 neighborhood commercial to facilitate retail uses like a mattress sales store, citing the property's long-term vacancy and transitional buffer role.

The council adopted an ordinance making numerous amendments to the city's traffic code, including updated definitions, online insurance verification, changes to railroad crossing rules, a $100 penalty for texting while driving, and compliance with state child passenger restraint laws.

An ordinance was approved to amend sections of the municipal code related to parks and cemeteries, including establishing hours of operation for Central Park and exceptions for glass containers at the 4th of July celebration.

The council approved an ordinance repealing the authorization of turkey or ham shoots within city limits and updating definitions to include digital formats.

The relocation of Fire Station #2 to 630 Northwest 12th Street was approved to accommodate a wider station design and free up space, with assurances that it would not negatively impact the ISO rating.

The council approved a $215,000 payment to Short Junction Operating LLC for the release of an easement for a non-operational pipeline, which was deemed a cost-saving measure compared to relocation due to conflicts with two major city projects.

Claims and Expenditures (City Council)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2016-2017.

Payment for Right of Way Release

Approved payment to Short Junction Operating LLC for the release of a non-operational pipeline easement.

Claims and Expenditures (More Public Works Authority)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2016-2017.

Employee Assistance Program (More Public Works Authority)

Approved an agreement with Community Care HMO Inc for EAP services.

Claims and Expenditures (More Risk Management)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2016-2017.

Consent Docket

Approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held December 5, 2016, and the special City Council meeting held November 16, 2016; accepted roadway and utility easements; approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2016-2017 in the amount of $1,841,349.42.

Approval of a lot split

Consider approval of a lot split located in the northwest quarter of section 35 township ten north range three West, being south of southeast thirty-fourth street and east of telephone road. Application by Randall Univ.

Approval of the 2016 Comprehensive Stormwater Management and Master Drainage Plan

Consider approval of the 2016 comprehensive stormwater management and master drainage plan, developed over 18 months to address drainage, TMDL compliance, and MS4 program updates, including 35 recommended projects totaling $27 million.

Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment #56

Consider Vision 2020 comprehensive plan amendment number 56 located in the northeast corner of section third township ten north range to west, being south of southeast ninth street west of sunny lane road from density residential to medium commercial. Application by Sandra the Boat.

Rezoning Application #RZ 944 and Ordinance #84316

Consider rezoning application number RZ 944 located in the northeast corner of section 30 Township 10 north ranks due west, being south of southeast 19 street west of sunny lane road from A1 rural agriculture district to C3 PUD general commercial district planned unit development and approve ordinance number 8 for 316. Application by Same Referral.

Rezoning Application #RZ 949 and Ordinance #83716

Consider rezoning application number RZ 949 located in the northwest quarter of section 11 Township ten north range three west, being north of Highland Drive and east of i-35 service road from C1 office district to C2 neighborhood commercial district and approve ordinance number 8 37 16. Application by Kathleen Close.

Ordinance #84116 Amending Part 15, Chapter 1, Section 15-102 of the More Municipal Code (Traffic)

Consider ordinance number 84116 amending part 15 chapter one section 15 10 two of the more Municipal Code by amending various definitions and sections related to traffic laws, including online insurance verification and texting while driving penalties.

Ordinance #84016 Amending Chapter 1, Article A, Section 11-102 of the More Municipal Code (Parks and Cemeteries)

Consider ordinance number 84016 amending chapter one article a section 11 dash 102 of the more Municipal Code by deleting the requirement of an annual written report and establishing hours of operation for Central Park.

Ordinance #84216 Amending Part 10, Chapter 4, Section 10-407 of the Municipal Code (Crimes and Offenses)

Consider ordinance number 84216 amending parked in chapter 4 section ten dash 407 repealing the authorization of turkey or ham shoots within the city limits.

Relocation of Fire Station #2

Discuss, consider and if deemed appropriate approved the relocation of fire station number 2 to 630 Northwest 12th Street, to accommodate a wider station design and free up space.

Letter Agreement and Release of Right of Way Agreement with Short Junction Operating LLC

Consider approval of a letter agreement and release of right of way agreement with Short Junction Operating LLC and approved payment of $215,000 for said release, for a non-operational pipeline easement conflicting with city projects.

More Public Works Authority - Consent Docket

Receive and approved the minutes of the regular more Public Works authority meeting held December fifth 2016; approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2016 2017 in the amount of $422,398.03.

More Public Works Authority - Employee Assistance Program

Consider approval of an agreement with community care HMO Inc to provide an employee assistance program for $1.80 per employee per month for one year with provisions to renew automatically for one year term.

More Risk Management - Consent Docket

Accept the minutes of the regular more risk management meeting held December 50 2016; approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2016 2017 in the amount of $157,499.82.

More Economic Development Authority - Roll Call

Roll call for the More Economic Development Authority meeting.

More Economic Development Authority - Consent Docket

Receiving approve the minutes of the Riddler for Economic Development Authority meeting held on member 21st 2016.

New Business - Citizen's Forum

Citizen's forum for items not on the agenda.

New Business - Items from the City Council Trustees

Discussion regarding reconsidering a city ordinance pertaining to container shipping tankers.

New Business - Items from the City Trust Manager

City Trust Manager thanked staff for their work on the recodification project.

Adjournment

Adjournment of the meeting.