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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 10/15/1981CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1981 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 15, 1981 at 7:30 pm in the Mini-conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present Paul Farrar, Chairman; Michael Flaherty, Martin Paulsen, William Burgess Member Absent Hugh Marvin Others Present William Szymanski, City Manager; David Minnich, Assistant City Manager; Albert Audette, Street Department; Bruce O'Neill, Recreation Director; Ruth Poger, The Other Paper; Anthony Dattilio, Bonnie Campbell, Bill Burke, Kathy Layman, Lowell Krassner, Doug Schner Agenda additions The following items were added: 1. Discuss the joint sludge disposal study 2. Receive an update on the Nowland land acquisition. Minutes of October 5, 1981 On page 2, at the end of the discussion on the mini-bus, it should be noted that the motion carried unanimously. On page 7, it should be noted that the vote to go into executive session was seconded by Mr. Burgess and carried unanimously. Mr. Flaherty moved to approve the October 5, 1981 minutes as corrected. Mr. Burgess seconded the motion and all voted aye. Disbursement orders Disbursement orders were signed. Discuss with representative of Natural Resources Committee the statue of Lakeland acquisition Mr. Krassner noted that the city had been interested in acquiring the Lakeland property, but now a developer had made an offer which exceeded the price the city had discussed. He said the Natural Resources Committee, which he represented tonight, had not discussed this in detail, but they still feel that the city should try to obtain some parkland there. He noted that the city had a beach at Red Rocks Park, but it only had good lake views from hiking trails, and some less mobile citizens could not enjoy those. He felt it would be nice if less mobile people could enjoy lake views from this site. He stated that there was a boat access close to the city in Shelburne, and that the city should ask for scenic access and a way to get to the lake here. The Council felt that if a development were approved in that area, they hoped that the Planning Commission had learned that it should have public streets. Mr. Krassner understood that a proposal to develop the land would go before the Planning Commission on the 27th, Mr. Farrar hoped the Natural Resources Committee would send someone to attend that meeting. It was felt that when a plan for the land came in, the Council would make a recommendation to the Commission. Informational meeting on proposed sports complex Ms. Kathy Layman said she and her partners were hoping to construct a multi-functional recreation facility in the area. They are almost ready to go public with it, so they wanted to give the city a brief overview of the project. Ms. Layman showed the Council a slide presentation, floor plan and exterior elevation of the building. The facility is patterned after aquatic facilities in Europe. They are hoping to have a wave machine, the longest indoor water slide in North America, wading pools, a health club, etc. The area will be accessible to the handicapped. The project consultant, Bill Burke, said he did not think there was an indoor swimming facility in North America which supported itself financially. He felt this project married the best components of the commercial pools in Europe and the traditional municipal pool offerings. He felt that if this facility were built, there would be no need for a municipal pool in the near future, because the facility would provide the programs the municipal pools traditionally provide. Capital cost of the facility is about $3 million. They are thinking of locating in the Corporate Circle area and feel this would make that area very attractive. Mr. Burke said there would be programs for children, adults interested in fitness, college students and senior citizens. The building will be energy efficient. Earth will be bermed around it. Mr. Burke said they hoped to begin construction in the spring and have the facility open in 2 1/2 years. They plan to charge $2 for children and $3-4 for adults. Mr. Burke said this was a very high risk project for private enterprise. He indicated that at some time, the partners would be coming to the city for help in the form of tax relief and other items. He said, however, that they were not asking for anything tonight. Mr. O'Neill saw some potential for community programs here, but he was not sure how much of an advantage it would be for the city. Mr. Farrar asked him to think about it and come back to the Council in a few weeks with some ideas. Update on the Nowland land acquisition Mr. Szymanski had submitted a memo to the Council from Planner David Spitz on this item. Mr. Szymanski said the city had been requested to move quickly on this. Mr. Flaherty moved to empower the City Manager to acquire the land under the circumstances outlined in Planner David Spitz' 10/15/81 memo to City Manager Szymanski, entitled "Potter Park - Land Swap". The motion was seconded by Mr. Burgess and carried unanimously. Act on proposal for outdoor hockey rink Mr. O'Neill said he had been at a Kiwanis meeting and had heard that the Kiwanis had appeared before the School Board last night. The Board had been concerned that if the rink were sited at one of the elementary schools people might feel that that school would not be closed. The Board felt that because such siting might affect their feasibility study, it would be best to wait until the study is finished. This delay means that the facility cannot be built for this winter, but the Kiwanis might be able to start construction in the spring. The Council tabled the item by common consent. Discuss joint sludge disposal study Mr. Szymanski said the state was willing to perform a joing sludge disposal study in conjunction with South Burlington and two fire districts in Shelburne. They will study the method of disposal, amount of storage, equipment needed etc. Mr. Paulsen said Burlington was also doing work of the same nature and he did not want to duplicate the effort. Mr. Audette said this was a state program and Burlington was operating with the regional plan. Mr. Szymanski read the purpose of the study and its scope. He felt this was compatible with Burlington's plan. Mr. Burgess moved to authorize the state study for joint sludge disposal with Shelburne fire districts 1 and 2 as outlined in the letter from the State of Vermont dated September 28, 1981 - subject - joint sludge disposal study. Mr. Flaherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Mr. Paulsen did not want the Council locked into anything by this action. Review Planning and Zoning agendas There were no comments. Old business There was none. Meet as Liquor Control Board to consider liquor license application for Octane, Inc., 1860 Shelburne Road Mr. Flaherty moved to adjourn as the City Council and meet as the Liquor Control Board. Mr. Burgess seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Mr. Szymanski said the application was for Octane, Inc., the new gas station almost on the city line on Shelburne Road. The fire and police chiefs have approved the application. Mr. Burgess moved to sign the liquor license application for Octane, Inc. Mr. Flaherty seconded the motion and all voted for it. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.