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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 08/09/1993CITY COUNCIL 9 AUGUST 1993 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 9 August 1993, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present: Michael Flaherty, Chairman; John Dinklage, James Condos, William Cimonetti, Robert Chittenden Also Present: Charles Hafter, City Manager; Peg Strait, Asst. City Manager; Dick Ward, Zoning Administrator; Sid Poger, The Other Paper; Sandy Wright, Free Press; Sylvia Smith, Andy Covington, Susan Wainer, Lonnie Field 1. Comments & Questions from the Audience (not related to Agenda items): No issues were raised. 2. Discussion of Dorset St. celebration; request for funding assistance: Mr. O'Neill said a committee of about 20 members is in place and now needs to know about funding. He introduced co-chairs Andy Covington and Susan Wainer. Mr. Covington said they are trying to create a fantastic event, especially for merchants who have been through years of distress. Present plans include a Saturday night "teaser" with a barbecue, dancing and fireworks. Sunday will be a day-long block party with major entertainers, bands, food vendors, etc. The events are scheduled for Oct. 9 & 10. This coincides with the Fire Dept. open house which is a major draw to the area. They estimate about 10,000 people will attend. Free shuttle service will be provided from parking areas. Dorset St. will be closed off from below the Mall to Sherry Rd. Mr. Covington estimated the total cost would be about $30,000. They have offers of $50,000 in advertising. He felt the committee could raise $15,000 and asked the city for a matching amount. Mr. Field of Holiday Inn said the hotel owners would like a different weekend as Oct. 9-10 is the busiest weekend of the year and felt the closing of Dorset St. would impact Williston Rd. He asked that one lane in each direct be left open on Dorset St. Mr. Covington said that would be a safety hazard. After some discussion, Council members agreed to leave the date as recommended by the committee since to go any later would make bad weather more likely. Members were reluctant to subsidize the event at the level suggested but felt that it was an investment in the merchants and the community to offer some support. Mr. Hafter suggested $7,500 with another $2,000 committed to the Dorset St. brochure. Mr. Chittenden did not feel tax payer money should be committed to this purpose. Mr. Dinklage moved that the Council ask the City Manager to allocate $7,500 to support the celebration for the opening of Dorset Street and approximately $2,000 for the Dorset Street brochure. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Motion passed 4-1 with Mr. Chittenden opposing. 3. Consideration of Adoption of official Name for new city park: Mr. Dinklage felt the name should indicate the location and function of the facility and suggested Dorset Recreation Park. Mr. Chittenden said everyone he's talked to likes Dorset Park. Ms. Smith recommended Freedom Park or Freedom Memorial Park as there is nothing in South Burlington that speaks to a quality such as this. After some discussion, members agreed to wait a few weeks to allow for more public input. 4. Request for Approval of Capital Equipment Refunding Note and Resolution for Bucket Loader: Mr. Hafter said this is the third year of the note at an interest rate of 3.32%. Funds are in the budget. Mr. Dinklage moved to approve and sign the Capital Equipment Refunding Note and Resolution for the bucket loader. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Further Appointments to the Sign Ordinance Review Committee: Consideration of Charge for Committee: Mr. Chittenden moved to add Mark Crow and Annette Allen to the Sign Ordinance Review Committee. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Condos asked that it be made clear to the Committee that the Council is not looking for them to make changes but to see if changes are needed. Mr. Cimonetti said his main concern is with major conflicts between planning efforts (such as developing back lot areas) and the sign ordinance. 6. Discussion of Response to Agency of Transportation Position on the Addition of Bicycle Path/Lanes to Reconstructed Bridges: Mr. Cimonetti said he was disappointed with the response and felt the issue deserves more consideration. He said he had a very strong indication from a federal representative that any project that uses federal money has to have some provision for pedestrian access. Other members agreed that more consideration was called for. Mr. Dinklage moved to authorize staff to draft letters from the city to Gordon McArthur and to Regional Planning/MPO incorporating ideas discussed tonight regarding bike path lanes as they apply to reconstruction of bridges and that the Chairman be authorized to sign these letters. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Planning Commission and Zoning Board Agendas: No issues were raised. 8. Minutes of 19 July and 2 August 1993: Mr. Chittenden moved the Minutes of 19 July and 2 August be approved as written. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement Orders were signed. Executive Session: Mr. Condos moved the Council adjourn and reconvene in Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations and real property acquisition and to resume regular session only to adjourn. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session: The Council returned to regular session. John Dinklage moved adjournment. Jim Condos seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM. Bill Cimmonetti moved approving a 2.5% pay increase for the City Manager starting July 1, 1993. Jim Condos seconded. The motion passed unanimously. John Dinklage moved adjournment. Jim Condos seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:51 PM. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.