City Council

MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE COMMON COUNCIL January 7, 2019 REGULAR MEETING The Common Council of the City of Lafayette, Indiana met in regular session on Monday, January 7, 2019 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. Present: Heide, Klinker, Nargi, Reynolds, Brown, Ahlersmeyer, Weast-Williamson, Downing and Campbell City Clerk Cindy Murray and Deputy City Attorney Jacque Chosnek were present Councilman Downing moved to nominate Councilman Campbell as President of the Common Council for the year 2019, Councilman Reynolds seconded. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Thereafter, Councilman Campbell presided over the meeting. Councilwoman Weast-Williamson moved to nominate Councilwoman Nargi as President Pro- Tem for the year 2019, Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer seconded. The motion was passed by unanimous voice vote. Councilman Klinker moved to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2018 council meetings. Councilwoman Nargi 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 Works Monthly November Fleet Maintenance Monthly November Police Department Monthly November Lafayette Renew Monthly November Ordinances for Second Reading The Clerk read Ordinance 2018-27 (An Amendment to Ordinance No. 2010-11 Inclusion of Certain Property in the Local Upper Main Street Historic District in the City of Lafayette, Indiana) by title only on second and final reading. Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer moved for passage, Councilman Brown seconded. John Collier, Economic Development Department, spoke regarding the ordinance. Ordinance passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2018-28 (An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Lafayette, Indiana to Issue its Taxable Economic Development Revenue Bonds and Approving and Authorizing Other Actions in Respect Thereto) by title only on second and final reading. Councilwoman Weast- Williamson moved for passage, Councilman Downing seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke regarding the ordinance. Ordinance 2018-28 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. Ordinances for First Reading: The Clerk read Ordinance 2019-01 (An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, to Rezone Certain Real Estate from R2 To NBU-1512 N. 12th Street, Food Finders Food Bank Inc, Petitioner) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Heide moved for passage, Councilman Klinker seconded. Bob Gross, Gross & Associates spoke regarding plan for the property, which is to be a parking lot for Food Finders. Ordinance 2019-01 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2019-02 (An Ordinance of the City of Lafayette, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds of the City and, if Necessary, Bond Anticipation Notes, for the Purpose of Providing Funds to be Applied on the Cost of Renovation of Loeb Stadium Together with all Related Improvements, Equipment and Incidental Expenses in Connection Therewith and on Account of the Issuance of Bonds Therefor) by title only on first reading. Councilwoman Nargi moved for passage, Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke regarding the ordinance and introduced the following speakers to present information regarding Loeb Stadium; Dan McCluskey, American Structure point gave an overview of Loeb Stadium including the multiple uses for the stadium and a diagram of the finished project. Jason Semler, Umbaugh spoke regarding the financing of the project with the total cost estimate of $25.6 million however the bonds will only be for $17 million Dennis Otten, Bose, McKinney and Evans discussed the bonding process. Jon Miner, Lafayette Parks Department spoke regarding the history of baseball at Loeb Stadium and the planned use for baseball and other activities. Ordinance 2019-02 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first reading. The City Clerk read Ordinance 2019-03 (Appropriation Ordinance City of Lafayette, Indiana) On first reading. Councilwoman Ahlersmeyer moved for passage, Councilman Brown seconded. Ordinance 2019-03 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first reading. Councilwoman Weast-Williamson moved to set a public hearing on February 4, 2019 @ 6:31pm, Councilman Downing seconded. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Resolutions: The Clerk read Resolution 2019-01 (A Resolution to Transfer Money from Edit Fund to Rainy Day Fund) by title only on first and final reading. Councilman Heide moved for passage, Councilman Klinker seconded. Mayor Roswarski announced council the amount transferred into the Rainy Day Fund from EDIT would be $625,000, bringing the total of the Fund to slightly over $5 million. Resolution 2019-01 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. No Reports of Standing Committees. No Reports of Special Committees. Miscellaneous and New Business: Dennis Carson, Economic Development, spoke to Council regarding a plan to implement a City Scooter Pilot Program. Council discussion ensued. Dan Crowell, Street Commissioner announced the increase in Sanitation routes for the trash, leaf, and large items from seven routes to eight routes. Letters are being sent out to the citizens affected by the changes. No Report by the Mayor. No reports of Council. Public Comment: Stuart Frescas, 1421 Brown Street spoke in opposition to allowing scooters on the sidewalks. Tara Nelson, 3222 Norwegian Drive expressed concern over smoking in private homes. Councilman Heide moved to adjourn, Councilman Klinker seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 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