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MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE COMMON COUNCIL September 6, 2016 REGULAR MEETING The Common Council of the City of Lafayette, Indiana met in regular session on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 20 North 6th Street, Lafayette, Indiana. President Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was given to the flag of our Country. The following members were present: Present: Heide, Klinker, Nargi, Reynolds, Brown, Ahlersmeyer, Weast-Williamson, Downing and Campbell City Clerk Cindy Murray and City Attorney Ed Chosnek were present. Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer moved to recess for a public hearing on Resolution 2016-16 (A Resolution Confirming the Designation of Certain Real Estate as an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA) and Approval of an Application by Ambrose Lafayette, LLC for Property Tax Abatement-Ambrose Lafayette, LLC-Real Estate) Councilman Brown seconded. No public comment was heard. Councilman Klinker moved to reconvene the regular meeting, Councilwoman Weast-Williamson seconded. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the August 1, 2016 Council Meeting. Councilman Downing seconded. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. There were no Claims, Petitions or Communications: The Clerk stated the following reports are available in the City Clerk’s Office: Water Pollution Control Department Monthly-July Water Works Department Monthly-July Fleet Maintenance Department Monthly-July Police Department Monthly –July Ordinances for Second Reading: The Clerk read Ordinance 2016-15 (An Ordinance to Amend Amended Ordinance 2015-27 An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of the Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Lafayette, Indiana, for the Year 2016, Excluding the Sworn and Protective Occupation and Law Enforcement Members of the Police and Fire Departments) by title only on second reading. Councilman Reynolds moved for passage, Councilwoman Nargi seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke regarding the Ordinance. Ordinance 2016-15 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2016-16 (An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Lafayette Authorizing the Investment of Public Funds Pursuant to IC5-13-9-5.7) by title only on second and final reading. Councilman Klinker moved for passage, Councilman Heide seconded. Mike Jones, Controller spoke regarding the Ordinance. Ordinance 2016-16 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2016-19 (An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2.07-Commission on Human Relations) by title only on second and final reading. Councilman Downing moved for passage, Councilwoman Klinker seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke in support of the Ordinance. * Ordinance 2016-19 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. *The following citizens spoke in support of the Ordinance: Randy Studt, President of the Human Relations Commission Brian Bell, 814 Sunrise Avenue Traci Leslie Rick Puckettt, 1104 Salem Street Skye Brown, 1701 Pierce Street Mary Finnegan, 501 S 3rd Street Maria Munoz, 611 N 7th Street Lauren Sadler, 2220 Banstead Street Emily Ramos, 1115 Brown Street Alexander Mulinix, Lafayette Michelle Lysinga, 2298 Beck Lane Lola Straub, 110 Cardinal Court Susan Schechter, 1001 Ferry Street Brian Primo, Catula Avenue Gary Forbes, West Lafayette *The following citizens spoke in opposition to the Ordinance: Debbie Morgan, 3859 Morris Drive Donna Marshall, 3222 Herron, West Lafayette Jeff Mikels, 38 Kingfisher Doug Schroeder, 3716 Tularosa Dr. Lee Henderson, 34 Kingfisher Burt Chapman, 325 Hendrickson Raven Bright, High School Student Cindy Pratt, 821 Lazy Lane Ingrid Rounds Hardy, Lafayette Brian Morrison, 3412 S 12th Street Joe Bell, 2528 Potawatomi Paul King, 203 Trobridge Drive Selma Branch, 624 N 18th Street Ryan Mckeon, Westfield, IN Lisa Cooper, Lafayette Mark Dutton, Lafayette Colleen Bjork, 4026 Farmington The Clerk read Ordinance 2016-20 (An Amendment To Ordinance No 2010-11 Establishing A Local St. Mary’s/Mill Historic Districts in the City of Lafayette, Indiana) by title only on second and final reading. Councilman Heide moved for passage, Councilman Klinker seconded. Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director spoke regarding Ordinances 2016-19 to 2016-25 Ordinance 2016-20 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2016-21 (An Amendment To Ordinance No 2010-11 Establishing A Local St. Mary’s/1008 South St. Historic Districts in the City of Lafayette, Indiana) by title only on second and final reading. Councilman Heide moved for passage, Councilman Klinker seconded. Ordinance 2016-21 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2016-22 (An Amendment To Ordinance No 2010-11 Establishing A Local Lingle Heights/420 Lingle Ave. Historic Districts in the City of Lafayette, Indiana) by title only on second and final reading. Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer moved for passage, Councilman Downing seconded. Ordinance 2016-22 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2016-23 (An Amendment To Ordinance No 2010-11 Establishing A Local Lingle Heights/461 S 7th St. Historic Districts in the City of Lafayette, Indiana) by title only on second and final reading. Councilwoman Weast-Williamson moved for passage, Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer seconded. Ordinance 2016-23 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2016-24 (An Amendment To Ordinance No 2010-11 Establishing A Local Lingle Heights/505 S 7th St. Historic Districts in the City of Lafayette, Indiana) by title only on second and final reading. Councilman Klinker moved for passage, Councilman Heide seconded. Ordinance 2016- 24 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2016-25 (An Amendment To Ordinance No 2010-11 Establishing A Local Lingle Heights/538 S 7th St. Historic Districts in the City of Lafayette, Indiana) by title only second and final reading. Councilman Reynolds moved for passage, Councilwoman Nargi seconded. Ordinance 2016-25 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. Ordinances for First Reading: Ordinance 2016-17 (An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, to Rezone certain Real Estate from R2U to R3U, 404 N 6th Street, Trinity Methodist Trustees, Petitioner) Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer moved for passage, Councilman Brown seconded. Jason Ramsland, attorney for the petitioner spoke regarding the Ordinance and the petitioner’s ongoing effort to find occupants for the building. Council discussion ensued. * Ordinance 2106-17 passed 5-3 on a roll call vote as follows on first and final reading. Aye: Nargi, Reynolds, Brown, Ahlersmeyer and Weast-Williamson Nays: Heide, Klinker and Downing *The following citizens spoke in opposition to the Ordinance: Elizabeth Mork 644 N 7th Street Bill Bray, 511 N 7th Street Kay Connor, 501 N 5th Street Stuart Frescas, 421 Brown Street Ken McCammon, 613 Perrin Avenue *The following citizen spoke in support of the Ordinance: Traci Leslie, 3500 Mulberry Norma Stingley, 3322 E 200 N Ordinance 2016-18 (An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, to Rezone certain Real Estate from NB to R1B, 2 “Blocks” in the Cobblestone North Subdivision, Double Down Development, Petitioner) Dan Teder, Attorney for the petitioner requested this ordinance be withdrawn from the agenda. Ordinance 2016-26 (An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, to Rezone Certain Real Estate from NBU/R3U to MRU, 1224 Union Street, Lafayette Transitional Housing, Petitioner) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Brown moved for passage, Councilwoman Nargi seconded. Jason Ramsland, attorney for the petitioner spoke regarding the petitioners plan for a Neighborhood Engagement Center. Ordinance 2016-26 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. Ordinance 2016-27 (An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, to Rezone Certain Real Estate from NB to R1, 2 Lots on SW Corner of Old US 231 & CR 250, Golden Paws Investments, Petitioner) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Heide moved for passage, Councilman Klinker seconded. Dan Teder, attorney for the petitioner spoke regarding the Ordinance. Ordinance 2016-27 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote first and final reading. Ordinance 2016-28 (An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance 2015-25 An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of the Sworn Protective Occupation and Law Enforcement (POLE) Members of the Police and Fire Departments of the City of Lafayette, Indiana, for the Year 2016) by title only on first reading. Councilwoman Nargi moved for passage, Councilman Reynolds seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke regarding the Ordinance. Ordinance 2016-28 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote first reading. Ordinance 2016-29 (An Amendment to Ordinance No 2010-11 Establishing A Local Lingle Heights/535 S 7th Street Historic Districts in the City of Lafayette, Indiana) by title only on first reading. Councilman Downing moved for passage, Councilwoman Weast-Williamson seconded. Dennis Carson Economic Development Director spoke regarding the Ordinance. Ordinance 2016-29 passed 8-0 on first reading. Ordinance 2016-30 (An Amendment to Ordinance No. 2010-11 Establishing A Local Lingle Heights/512 S. 7th St. Historic Districts in the City of Lafayette, Indiana) by title only on first reading. Councilman Reynolds moved for passage, Councilwoman Nargi seconded. Ordinance 2016-30 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first reading Resolutions: The Clerk read Resolution 2016-16 (A Resolution Confirming The Designation of Certain Real Estate ad an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA) and Approval of an Application by Ambrose Lafayette, LLC for Property Tax Abatement-Ambrose Lafayette, LLC-Real Property) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Klinker moved for passage, Councilman Heide seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke in support of the Resolution. Resolution 2016-16 passed 8-0 on first and final reading. The Clerk read Resolution 2016-14 (A Resolution Recommending Approval of an Application by Caterpillar Logistics for Property Tax Abatement in an Economic Revitalization Area-CAT Logistics, Personal Property) by title only on first reading. Councilman Brown moved for passage, Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer seconded. Resolution 2016-14 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. The Clerk read Resolution 2016-15 (A Resolution Approving A Waiver of Noncompliance and Finding Compliance with Statement of Benefits-James Investments, LLC DBA Lafayette Auto Supply) by title only on first reading. Councilwoman Weast-Williamson moved for passage, Councilman Downing seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke in support of the Resolution. Resolution 2016-15 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. Councilman Brown moved to set a public hearing for Resolution 2016-15 on October 4, 2016 @6:31PM, Councilwoman Nargi seconded. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Councilman Reynolds moved to set a public hearing for The City of Lafayette 2017 Budget and GLPTC Budget for Thursday, October 6, 2016 @5:00 PM, Councilman Klinker seconded. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. There were no Reports of Standing Committees. There were no Reports of Special Committees. There was no Report by the Mayor. No Miscellaneous or New Business. Public Comment: Ken Jones, 922 Highland Avenue spoke in opposition of removal of brick streets in downtown Lafayette. Susan Schecter, 1001 Ferry Street spoke in opposition of removal of brick streets in downtown Lafayette. Sean Lutz, 1003 N 8th Street Councilman Heide moved to adjourn, Councilman Reynolds seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 9:35 PM Minutes prepared by Cindy Murray, City Clerk Complete audio of meeting available in the City Clerk’s office or at www.lafayette.in.gov