HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-05-17 MinutesMINUTES OF.A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
A meetingof the Fayetteville City Council was held on Tuesday, May
17;, 1994, at 0:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the City
Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
PRESENT: Mayor Fred Hanna; Aldermen Joe Box, Heather Daniel,
Stephen Miller, Kit Williams, Conrad Odom, Woody Bassett,
Fred Vorsanger, and Len Edens; City Attorney Jerry Rose;
City Clerk Sherry Thomas; City Treasurer.Glyndon'Bunton;
Administrative Services Director Ben Mayes; Planning
Director Alett Little; Public Works Director Kevin
Crosson; members of staff, press, and audience.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hanna called the meeting to order with eight aldermen
present.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of items that have been
brought before the Council but were tabled or no decision made to
allow further information to be presented.
A. MILLAGE TAX ELECTION: An ordinance calling and setting a date
for a Special Election on the question of levying a tax on
real and personal property within the City of Fayetteville and
fixing the rate thereof at 1,0 mills to be dedicated 100% for
use in the Parks & Recreation System in the City of
Fayetteville.
City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time.
Alderman Edens stated he felt this is the fairest way for people to
pay for parks. This will raise about $285,000 per year. This
would be an across-the-board payment by all citizens for parks.
Mayor Hanna stated he feels this property tax would be premature
and would not be keeping good faith with the voters that were told
last April the millage would be removed if they revoted the sales
tax. He stated he also agrees with Alderman Odom who stated at the
last meeting that the Council should vote on whether or not to
impose millage and not go to the voters with this question. The
Council members were elected to do a job, and this is part of that
job. In addition; Mayor Hanna stated there,is no plan on exactly
how to spend the money. There are other sources of.revenue to get
money for ball parks. I1
Alderman Miller stateth he likes the,idea of asmall property tax.
He does not .feel we`need a spedial'election..1 He would be in favor
of putting this on;the November ballot.
May 17, 1994
Alderman Bassett stated he was glad Alderman Edens brought this up,
but he agrees with the Mayor that it would be breaking a promise to
the voters to impose a millage. He still believes funds can be
obtained from the Advertising & Promotion Commission for parks and
ballfields. He stated if and when the City does go to the voters
asking for a tax, he would like to see a more comprehensive list of
needs including more than parks.
Mayor Hanna stated the City is faced with a large debt on the
incinerator lawsuit, and he wants to proceed cautiously with
spending.
Alderman Daniel stated she agrees with the millage in theory, but
because this Council made a promise to the voters, she feels
imposing a millage should be left to the next council.
Alderman Vorsanger stated he was the only alderman who did want to
remove the millage at the time of the sales tax election.' He feels
putting it back on will cause a credibility gap.
Alderman Edens stated he feels if this is put before the voters and
they vote to impose a millage, there will be no going back on what
they were told by the Council.
Vorsanger made a motion to table this itaa permanently.
Alderman Williams suggested leaving the ordinance on its first
reading.
Alderman Miller agreed with Williams stating he has not heard from
anyone on this issue.
Andrea Fournet addressed the Council and stated this should be put
on the ballot so people can vote on this. She stated parks are a
definite need of this City.
B. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: An amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance increasing the number of residential zoning
classifications.
This ordinance was tabled after being read for the third and
final time at the Council's May 3, 1994 meeting.
Mayor Hanna stated this has been before the Planning Commission.
He stated he feels these are good changes.
Alett Little stated the Planning Commission recommended the
changes.
Alderman Miller stated this will give the City the flexibility to
approach the concept of smaller lots and more greenspace.
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City Attorney Roser read the amendment to the ordinance as
recommended by the Planning Commission changing the square footage
requirements for Residential Small Lots.
Williams, seconded by Miller;made a motion'to amend the square
-footage section of the ordinance.
Alderman Box asked why the Planning -Commission wanted to reduce the
square footage.
Little stated they want to encourage mixed zoning, i.e., single
family dwellings, apartments, and duplexes all in the same area.
Upon roll call, the amendment passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
City Attorney Rose read the ordinance as amended for the third and
final time.
Alderman Vorsanger asked how does a conditional use apply in a
residential area.
Little stated property may be zoned for a particular use. The
Planning Commission can view each piece of property and through a
conditional use, they may allow different types of residential
units be built in one subdivision.
Mel Milholland stated he would like to see more flexibility when
developing lots. He has developed several areas with large lots in
this town. He read some of his suggestions to the Council.
Alderman Williams thanked Milholland for bringing these things
forward. He is trying to get more flexibility for developments.
Rose advised the Council that they could adopt the ordinance as
presented and later amend the ordinance with some of Milhoiland's
recommendations, include Milholland's amendments, or the Council
could table the ordinance and amend it before adoption.
Morty Newmark stated he wanted to address the spirit of the
changes. He wants to see the City Council and the Planning
Commission have more flexibility to look at a piece of land and
control what comes into a subdivision. •
Alderman Daniel agreed with Newmark and stated she believes this
plan will allow the City to tailor development to the land.
Alderman Edens stated he has yet to hear an adjoining property
owner say lots are too big. He stated the City has to be careful
and not get rid of smaller lots and affordable housing.
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Howard Davis, the developer of Crystal Springs, suggested staff
prepare a map of the City and put some recommended zonings on the
A-1 property so people will know what type of zoning is expected.
Alderman Williams stated that would be a major project for City
staff.
Fran Alexander asked how the subdivision calculation of so many
houses per acre is made without taking into consideration
easements, drainage ditches, streets, etc.
Bob Stockhalper, Re/Max & Associates, stated no definite criteria
has been set out for the new zones. He would like to see
Milholland's suggestions incorporated and would like to see this
tabled until it is more structured.
Alderman Box stated this ordinance simply gives more options for
rezoning. It doesn't take away any of the current possibilities.
Jana Britton, Planning Commission member, stated the zonings are
really not in a finished state. The time frame they were working
under was very short. She feels the City Council should pass this
ordinance as it is presented, let the Planning Commission do its
job, and recommend amendments later on.
Mayor Hanna stated you do not have to have a large lot to have an
expensive home.
Little addressed Alexander's question and stated the density
calculation does take into consideration the net of land after the
infrastructure needs.
Alderman Vorsanger stated he felt the Council should vote on the
ordinance as presented and let the Planning Commission get started
on amendments.
Alderman Bassett stated he would like to see the Planning
Commission take up Milholland's suggestions.
Upon roll call, the ordinance passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
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C. RIVER CITY: A report on the status of relocating River City.
City Attorney Rose stated he has talked with Mrs. Davis and Mrs.
Hunnicutt, and they stated the problems with River City are just as
bad or worse than ever. He also talked with John Everett, River
City's attorney. Everett stated River City is applying shortly for
a conditional use to move, probably in late summer.
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Alderman Bassett stated he has
will be relocating this summer, and there will.be.a new tenant at
their present location..
every expectation that River City
D. GREENBPACE ORDINANCE: 'Consideration of an amendment to the
Greeenspace ordinance: a
This ordinance wasgleftion;its second reading at;the Council's
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Alderman Williams stated the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
(PRAB) stated they would rather see the greenspace be owned by the
..homeowners and not by the City.
Williams, seconded by Miller, made a motion to amend the ordinance
as outlined in his letter to the Council.
Alderman Edens stated he cannot support the greenspace ordinance
that no longer gives the developer the right to give land or money
to satisfy the greenspace requirement.
Alderman Williams stated this does not change the greenspace
ordinance except when a large development occurs. He feels the.
City Council should go on record to have the neighborhood parks
when there is a large development. The supreme court has already
upheld the constitutionality of the greenspace ordinance.
Alderman Bassett stated he is concerned because both the PRAB and
the Planning Commission recommended againstthis ordinance.
Alderman Williams stated he does not think this is correct. They
were opposed to homeowner ownership because of wanting harmony in
the neighborhoods.
Susan Driver, a member of the PRAB, stated the Planning Commission
did vote against this. The PRAB took no formal action on the
ordinance. The PRAB felt this may limit flexibility.
Alderman Williams stated the Planning Commission looked at this at
their last meeting. They voted 5-0-1 not to recommend. He stated
he drafted thisordinancebecause the Planning Commission approved
Barrington Parke with only 2/3 of an acre of greenspace instead of
the 2-3 acres that should have been required. He stated all this
ordinance does is put the City Council on record stating if there
is .100 units., there needs to be a neighborhood park.
Alderman Bassett asked who would be responsible for maintaining the
parks, the City?
Alderman Williams stated that was correct. But, he does not feel
there will be a lot of maintenance required:
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Alderman Odom stated that is his concern about the ordinance. The
Council is talking about raising taxes to take care of what the
City already has. He prefers the homeowners own the parks and
maintain them.
Alderman Williams stated he feels this is part of the village
concept plan.
Alderman Miller stated he agrees with the spirit of Alderman
Williams' ordinance. However, he hates to see money always paid in
lieu of land. He feels there needs to be some small parks.
Alderman Daniels stated the neighborhood park land could be left
natural, and there would be no maintenance required.
Alderman Bassett stated he was concerned about the PRAB and the
Planning Commission recommending against this ordinance. He stated
the maintenance issue really bothers him. People will be wanting
more in these parks than just a picnic table. He feels this may be
going a little too far.
Alderman Vorsanger asked what happened to the idea that the
Planning Commission or the PRAB make the decision about whether to
accept money or land instead of the developer making the decision.
Aldermen Williams stated that amendment will be forthcoming.
Andrea Fournot stated she supports Alderman William's amendment and
recommendation. She asked if parks and greenspace were one in the
same or different terms.
Rose stated greenspace does not appear in the ordinances, so they
are one in the same.
Fournot stated giving land would be more expensive than giving
money.
Dan Coody stated when he was on the Council, they worked under the
premise that it was the City who decided on whether or not land or
money was donated.
Mark Marquess, a developer, stated he feels there will be a problem
when developing a 20 acre parcel of land with 100 units. There
will hardly be enough land to fill the greenspace requirements.
Alderman Williams stated affordable housing deserves parks also.
A developer now has to pay either a land fee or dedicate land. He
stated larger homes and lots already have some greenspace built
around them. So, he feels these smaller lots have a definite need
for a neighborhood park and greenspace.
May 17, 1994
Sue Clemens, 1235 Reginold Drive, stated she moved here from Little
Rock a few months ago.. She wanted to move to a smaller town where
people had more of a sense of community. Developing smaller parks
helps minimize anonymity of people.
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Joya Pope stated she
The subdivision she
bushes, and a bench.
area and get to know
for the neighborhood
moved here about 5 years ago from California.
moved into in Fayetteville had a pond, some
People would walk around and meet at this
one another. She stated it was a good place
Morty Newmark stated a number of problems. He stated it is
important to know that it is the City that has the public good in
mind. So, it should be the City that decides if it is land or
money that is dedicated._
Alderman Edens stated he agrees, except when a subdivision is
approved, he feels the City should take the land by right of
eminent domain and pay the developer for the land.• He feels the
City should pay the developer for their land the City is taking.
Alderman Williams
more improvements
statedathe•City requires developers to do a lot
to a subdivision;•andathese are given to the City
sewer lines, etc.
by the developers;,such.,as streets, water. and
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Upon roll call, the amendment passed by a vote
and Edens voting,no..
City Attorney Roseiread 0 ma the' ordinance' as amended for the third and
final time. Upon roll call, the ordinance passed'by-a vote of 5 to
3, with Odom, Bassett, and Edens voting no.
P +.
of 6 to
2, with Odom
ORDINANCE 3793 APPEARS ON PAGE 070701? ORDINANCE BOOR X X f/ //
MAJOR..DEVELOPMENT DEFINITION
City Attorney Rose read the ordinance defining major development.
Williams, seconded by Daniel, made a motion to suspend therules
and place the ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call,
the motion -passed by a vote of 8 to 0. The City Attorney read the
ordinance far the second time.. Miller, seconded by Williams, made
a motion to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on
its third and final reading. Upon roll call, the motion passed by
a vote of 8 to 0, and the City Attorney read the ordinance for the
final time.
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Upon roll call, the ordinance passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
ORDINANCE 3794 APPEARS ON PAGE 2090F ORDINANCE BOOR X,k' (///
May 17, 1994
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of items which may be approved
by motion, or contracts and leases which can be approved by
resolution, and which may be grouped together and approved
simultaneously under a "Consent Agenda":
A. Minutes of the May 3, 1994 regular City Council meeting.
B . A resolution awarding Bids 94-30 and 94-31 to the lov bidder
meeting specifications for the City's annual purchase of
asphalt emulsion and nonwoven geotextile fabric to be used for
the 1994 street paving projects.
C. A resolution approving the destruction of records as requested
by the City Clerk.
All records to be destroyed have been microfilmed and
maintained by the City for the required number of years.
RESOLUTION 57-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
D . A resolution approving an agreement with the Council on Aging,
Inc., for administration of a grant to be used for development
of a Senior/Community Center.
The City awarded the Council on Aging an allocation from the
1994 Community Development Block Grant in the amount of
$375,000 for a senior/community center. This agreement will
govern the administration of the $375,000 grant.
RESOLUTION 58-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
E . A resolution awarding a bid to the lov bidder, Sveetser
Construction, in the amount of $392,272 for street, sidewalk,
and storm drainage improvements in the Community Development
Southeast Target Area, and approval of a budget adjustment in
the amount of $22,454.
This project will include improvements to County Avenue,
Center Street, Mountain Street, Rock Street, and
Meadow/Washington.
RESOLUTION 59-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
F. A resolution approving a contract in the amount of $46,125
with Wittenberg, Delony, and Davidson, Inc., and Work order 91
for architectural services for the Airport expansions of the
Commercial Terminal Building.
This selection will be for a three year period, and it was
approved by the Airport Board and by the FAA.
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Mayor Hanna stated Item B. will be pulled from the Consent. Agenda
and handled as a regular agenda item.
Bassett, seconded by Vorsanger, made a motion to approve the
consent agenda. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 8
to O.
ITEM F
Mayor Hanna stated he realized he omitted reading Item F of the
Consent Agenda before it was voted on. He stated this item will
have to be voted on separately.
Odom, seconded by Williams, made a motion to approve Item F. Upon
roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0..
RESOLUTION 60-94 AS RECORDED IN TEE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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ITEM B
Mayor Hanna stated this needs to be pulled in order to present to
the Council a'bid;waiver.
Kevin Crosson stated a bidFwas receivecPon`the petromatrbut not on
the oils the City uses..,_ Staff obtained phone quotes on the oils,
and needs to award these quotes on the 2.kinds of oil. This is the
need for a bid waiver. Recommendations are to award Bid 94-30 to
McClinton Anchor for the SSI tack oil and to Koch Material for the
CRS -II.
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City Attorney Rose read the ordinance waiving the requirements of
competitive bidding for Bid 94-30. .Odom, seconded by Box, made a
motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second
reading. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
The City Attorney read the ordinance for the second time. Odom,
seconded by Box, made a motion to further suspend the rules and
place the ordinance on its third and final reading. Upon roll
call, the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0, and the City Attorney
read the ordinance for the final time.
Upon roll call, the ordinance passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
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BID 94-31
Crosson stated staff recommends. awarding Bid 94-31 to the, low
bidder for the petromat fabric to Maxwell Supply.
Williams, seconded by Odom, made a motion to award Bid 94-31. Upon
roll call, the resolution passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
May 17, 1994
RESOLUTION 61-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION V94-4
Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of an ordinance vacating a
right-of-way and utility easement located at the east end of Revere
Street as requested by the Park Place Homeowners. The Planning
Commission voted 5-3-0 to recommend the vacation.
Alderman Miller stated this is the right of way between Broadway
and Park Place. If this is closed, there will be no way in the
future to have movement between the two subdivisions.
City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time.
Vorsanger, seconded by Bassett, made a motion to suspend the rules
and place the ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call,
the motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0 to 1, with Odom absent at
roll call. The City Attorney read the ordinance for the second
time. Vorsanger, seconded by Edens, made a motion to further
suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its third and final
reading. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0,
and the City Attorney read the ordinance for the final time.
Crosson stated there is a 50 foot right of way reserved on the
south side of the subdivision that can be used between the two
subdivisions.
Alderman Miller stated this was where someone had built their
driveway. He doesn't see that this could ever be used as a public
road between the two.
Alderman Vorsanger stated it is the Park Place residents who are
requesting this vacation. They plan on selling part of the lot and
using the money to build a park in their subdivision.
Upon roll call, the ordinance passed by a vote of 7 to 1, with
Miller voting no.
ORDINANCE 3796 APPEARS ON PAGE .2/1 OF ORDINANCE BOOK .E',{' v //
LAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of an ordinance amending Sec.
159.30(K), "Required Dedication of Land for Public Park Sites," of
the Fayetteville Code of Ordinances.
City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time.
Williams, seconded by Miller, made a motion to suspend the rules
and place the ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call,
the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0. The City Attorney read the
ordinance for the second time. Odom, seconded by Miller, made a
motion to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its
May 17, 1994
third and final reading.." Upon roll call, the motion passed by a
vote of 8 to 0, and the City Attorney read the ordinance for the
final time.
Mayor Hanna stated this was brought forward by the PRAB, and he
feels they have done a good job. However, he does not agree with
the increase in park fees. They have been increased between 30 and
33%. These fees were doubled in 1991. He feels the Council should
carefully consider these fee increases. He stated the City is
charging the .same park fee amount to a $5,000 house that it is to
a $50,000 house, and he does not think this is right.
vorsanger made a motion to amend the ordinance and keep the fees at
the current level. The motion did not receive a second.
Susan Driver, PRAB member, stated there are four areas this
proposal addresses: (1) -The City retains the authority to decide
if greenspace dedications should be money or land, and the City has
the .plan to •implement managed growth. (2) There will be
consultations between the Parks Board and the developer before the
plat review stage. (3) Greenspace fees will be increased from
$9,000 to $12,000 per acre. Driver stated until 1991, the fee was
$4,500 per acre. It was raised to $9,000 in 1991 with the
understanding thatit would be reviewed in 3 years. It is now
three years later, and the $12,000 per acre is an average cost per
acre for land in Fayetteville.
Mayor Hanna stated Fayetteville is the only city in Northwest
Arkansas that charges greenspace fees. Last year the total
greenspace fees collected were about $137,000.
Driver stated during the last three years, growth has been
unprecedented in this area and the land values have increased
accordingly.
Mayor Hanna stated it is the City
on the people,and not the PRAB
stated he is not convinced the
against increasing this fee.
Alderman Bassett stated he is for increasing these fees, and the
City Council' is the• body elected to make these. types of tough
decisions. ..So far in 1994, the Chamber of, Commerce has had 1,515
inquiries from people wanting to move to Fayetteville. There is an
argument about whether this is a tax or an impact fee. He feels it
is an impact fee because the hundreds of -people moving into town
are causing the impact.• . -
Council who will be voting taxes
or the Planning Commission. He
City needs more money. He is
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Mayor Hanna stated whatever it is called is merely semantics, but
he is still against raising this cost.
May 17, 1994
Alderman Daniel stated she feels this is an
She is on the Juvenile Concerns Committee, and
parks will give young people something to do.
might encourage developers to cut their costs
affordable.
impact fee as well.
she feels additional
Also, she feels this
and make houses more
Driver stated new developments are increasing the demand on
existing parks.
Alderman Williams stated he feels the City should keep the fees
close the value of the land so it will be fair on developers.
Driver stated the fourth area this addresses is to streamline the
collection of fees to 2 options --pay the whole amount at the final
plat level or pay in three installments within one year of the
final plat approval.
Leonard Schaeffer stated he feels the fees are fairly low. He
feels the fees should be based on the average cost of land in the
subdivision rather than on undeveloped, raw land throughout the
City.
Alderman Vorsanger stated the developer will just pass this cost
onto the buyer of his houses.
Schaeffer stated he does not want the developers to have an easy
out by paying a fee less than the value of the land so they would
never donate land for the greenspace fee.
Alderman Odom stated he does not feel this is arbitrary, and he
agrees with the fees.
Upon roll call, the ordinance passed by a vote of 7 to 1, with
Edens voting no.
ORDINANCE 3797 APPEARS ON PAGE 2/3 OF ORDINANCE BOOK X'K V/ !
PARKS MASTER PLAN
Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of a resolution approving the
10 -year Parks Master Plan which is designed to establish goals,
standards, and plans for the development of City Parks, and
adopting the Fayetteville Recreation Plan. The Parks & Recreation
Advisory Board recommend the Master Plan and the Recreation Plan.
Alderman Vorsanger
Planning Commission
Vorsanger, seconded
Master Plan and the
passed by a vote of
commended the Northwest Arkansas Regional
for their work on this project.
by Edens, made a motion to approve the Parks
Recreation Plan. Upon roll call, the motion
8 to O.
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RESOLUTION.62-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT
Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of an ordinance establishing
a Design Overlay District for the U.S. 71 Highway Corridor pursuant
to the zoning authority of Chapter 160 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and declaring an emergency.
Alderman Daniel stated she intends to make a motion to accept this
plan. She has much respect for Commissioner Jana Britton and feels
this is a very thorough plan. She feels this will have a positive
impact on the important entryways into Fayetteville.
City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time. Miller,
seconded by Williams, made a motion to suspend the rules and place
the ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call, the motion
passed by a vote of 6 to 2, with Vorsanger and Edens voting no.
Alderman Box stated he would like to leave this ordinance on first
reading and allow time for discussion.
Mayor Hanna agreed saying this was a lot to digest at one time. He
feels this is a good place to start discussion:
Alderman Williams stated he feels this is an outstanding ordinance
which preserves the entryway into Fayetteville.
Alderman Miller stated the plan calls for 25 square feet of opening
around a tree. He stated this is not sufficient and will kill
trees. He suggested enlarging this size or allow for breathers to
be installed under the pavement. He stated the plan also calls for
trees to be planted that will reach.a height of 60 feet. That is
a big tree and would preclude a lot of trees such as dogwood an
redbud that he would like to see planted. He suggested this
provision be reviewed.
Alderman Vorsanger stated he thinks this needs more discussion and
public input, and he feels this is a good ordinance.
Alderman Edens stated if the building, he is constructing had come
under this ordinance, it would have taken away 30% of his land. If
he planted all of;thetrees required€by€this ordinance.and build
the required fences; no one would be.able_.to see his building. He
is not as enthusiastic about this ordinance as some of the other
aldermen because he is a property owner. , , r,
Alderman Bassett stated he feels this should be left on its second
reading. There needs to be -more public input.. He stated Alderman
Edens raised some valuable points. .,He• is much .in favor of
preserving the corridors into this City..'
May 17, 1994
Cindy Arsega, a business owner in town, stated she does not want to
see Highway 71 turned into another commercial strip. She feels it
is a good plan and encourages preservation of the beauty of this
area.
Mayor Hanna stated requests for variances from this ordinance could
be presented to the Planning Commission and appealed to the City
Council.
Andrea Fournot asked how this ordinance will be enforced.
Little stated through the plat approval process. She stated this
ordinance does not apply to residential developments.
Dan Coody stated he is excited about this ordinance. He talked
with the City of Rogers about this 4 years ago. He stated internal
illuminated signs are obsolete, so the committee might consider
requiring high sodium lights. He encouraged the City Council take
the opportunity to save Highway 71.
John Forte stated he understands Alderman Eden's concerns. Forte
stated he is worried about 71B being abandoned and the businesses
moving out to the bypass, and he too wants to preserve the beauty
of the bypass area.
COMMUNITY CENTER SITE
Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of a resolution accepting real
property being conveyed to the City by Walter R. and Majorie H.
Niblock. This land consists of four tracts located near Tin Cup
Creek and is the site of a proposed Community Center.
Mayor Hanna stated the City is working on getting two more lots
that would make a total of almost 5 acres. He feels this community
center will be a good place for young people to meet.
Alderman Williams stated he and Alderman Miller met with the
neighbors about this, and they are very enthusiastic.
Mayor Hanna stated he has been contacted by several people offering
donations of supplies, etc.
Odom, seconded by Vorsanger, made a lotion to accept the property.
Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
RESOLUTION 63-94 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
OTHER BUSINESS
BID WAIVER-DICKSON STREET STRIPING
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Mayor Hanna introduced consideration of an ordinance waiving the
requirements of competitive bidding for striping Dickson Street and
Huntsville Road.. He stated in order to get the 5 to 7 years of
life from the striping, they must be rolled into the hot asphalt.
Therefore, a bid waiver is required. The Arkansas Highway &
Transportation Department recommended Time Striping to do the job,
and that is staff's recommendation.
City Attorney Rose read the ordinance for the first time.
Williams, seconded by Miller, made a motion to suspend the rules
and place the ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call,
the motion passed by a vote of 8 to 0. The City Attorney read the(
ordinance for the second time. Miller, seconded by Odom, made a
motion to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its
third and final reading. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a
vote of 8 to 0, and the City Attorney read the ordinance for the
final time.
Upon roll call, the ordinance passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
ORDINANCE 3798 APPEARS ON PAGE d/7 OF ORDINANCE BOOK XX V//
MARCH 31,
Treasurer Glyndon Bunton
reports were available and
office.
ADJOURNMENT
1994 OUARTERLY REPORT
stated the March 31, 1994 quarterly
could be reviewed in the City Clerk's
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.