City Council

MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE COMMON COUNCIL June 3rd 2024 REGULAR MEETING (https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofLafayetteIN/live The Common Council of the City of Lafayette, Indiana met in regular session Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00 pm. In the Common Council Chamber at 20. N 6th Street. President Snyder called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance Present: Klinker, Nargi, Snyder, Hession Weiss, Reynolds, Brown, Ahlersmeyer, Weast- Williamson, Downing City Clerk Cindy Murray and City Attorney Jacque Chosnek were present. Approval Of Minutes Councilmember Reynolds moved to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2024 meeting. Councilmember Hession Weiss seconded. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. There were no Disposal of Claims, Petitions or Communications. The Clerk stated the following reports are available in the City Clerk’s Office: Renew Department Monthly-April Water Works Department Monthly-April Fleet Department Monthly- April Ordinances for Second Reading The Clerk read Ordinance 2024-22 (An Amendment To Ordinance No. 2010-11 Establishing A Jefferson/1012-1014 North St. Conservation District In The City Of Lafayette, Indiana) by title on second and final reading. Councilmember Klinker moved for passage; Councilmember Nargi seconded. John Collier, Economic Development, spoke regarding this Ordinance. Ordinance 2024-22 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2024-23 (An Amendment To Ordinance No. 2010-11 Establishing A Jefferson/1018 North St. Conservation District In The City Of Lafayette, Indiana) by title on second and final reading. Councilmember Reynolds moved for passage; Councilmember Hession Weiss seconded. John Collier, Economic Development, spoke regarding this Ordinance. Ordinance 2024-23 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2024-24 (An Amendment To Ordinance No. 2010-11 Establishing A Local Hilltop/1008 Kossuth Street Historic District In The City Of Lafayette, Indiana) by title on second and final reading. Councilmember Brown moved for passage; Councilmember Ahlersmeyer seconded. John Collier, Economic Development, spoke regarding this Ordinance. Ordinance 2024-24 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2024-25 (An Amendment To Ordinance No. 2010-11 Establishing A Jefferson/1003 Elizabeth St. Conservation District In The City Of Lafayette, Indiana) by title on second and final reading. Councilmember Weast-Williamson moved for passage; Councilmember Downing seconded. John Collier, Economic Development, spoke regarding this Ordinance. Ordinance 2024-25 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2024-26 (An Amendment To Ordinance No. 2010-11 Establishing A Jefferson/1005 Elizabeth St. Conservation District In The City Of Lafayette, Indiana) by title on second and final reading. Councilmember Klinker moved for passage; Councilmember Nargi seconded. John Collier, Economic Development, spoke regarding this Ordinance. Ordinance 2024-26 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2024-27 (An Amendment To Ordinance No. 2010-11 Establishing A Jefferson/1008 Elizabeth St. Conservation District In The City Of Lafayette, Indiana) by title on second and final reading. Councilmember Reynolds moved for passage; Councilmember Hession Weiss seconded. John Collier, Economic Development, spoke regarding this Ordinance. Ordinance 2024-27 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2024-28 (An Ordinance Establishing The Lafayette Downtown Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) by title on second and final reading. Councilmember Brown moved for passage; Councilmember Ahlersmeyer seconded. Jacque Chosnek, City Attorney, spoke regarding this Ordinance. Mayor Roswarski spoke regarding this Ordinance. Ordinance 2024-28 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2024-29 (An Ordinance Of The City Of Lafayette Authorizing Advance Payment Of Certain Expenditures) by title on second and final reading. Councilmember Weast- Williamson moved for passage; Councilmember Downing seconded. Jacque Chosnek, City Attorney, spoke regarding this Ordinance. Ordinance 2024-29 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on second and final reading. Ordinances for First Reading The Clerk read Ordinance 2024-30 (An Ordinance Authorizing A Short-Term Loan From Lafayette Renew To Lafayette Water Works) by title on first reading. Councilmember Klinker moved for passage; Councilmember Nargi seconded. Jacque Chosnek, City Attorney, spoke regarding this Ordinance. Ordinance 2024-30 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote for first reading. The Clerk read Ordinance 2024-31 (An Ordinance For Appropriation Of Local Option Highway User Tax Funds (County Wheel Tax)(Fund #2490)) by title on first reading. Councilmember Reynolds moved for passage; Councilmember Hession Weiss seconded. Mayor Roswarski spoke regarding this Ordinance. Ordinance 2024-31 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote for first reading. Councilmember Klinker moved to set a public hearing for Ordinance 2024-31 on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 6:01 pm. Councilmember Nargi seconded. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Resolutions The Clerk read Resolution 2024-18 (A Resolution Of The Lafayette Common Council Annual Tax Abatement Compliance) by title on first and final reading. Councilmember Brown moved for passage; Councilmember Ahlersmeyer seconded. Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director, spoke regarding this Resolution. Pearl Speakman, 923 S. 22nd Street, asked questions regarding this Resolution. Discussion ensued. Resolution 2024-18 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. The Clerk read Resolution 2024-19 (A Resolution To Approve The City Of Lafayette Community Development Block Grant And The Lafayette Housing Consortium Home Program, Annual Action Plan For 2024) by title on first and final reading. Councilmember Weast-Williamson moved for passage; Councilmember Downing seconded. Michelle Reynolds, Housing Authority, spoke regarding this Resolution. Resolution 2024-19 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. The Clerk read Resolution 2024-20 (A Resolution Approving A Deduction For Tax Abatement In An Economic Revitalization Area (Era) Real Estate, Subaru Of Indiana Automotive, INC) by title on first and final reading. Councilmember Klinker moved for passage; Councilmember Nargi seconded. Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director, spoke regarding this Resolution. Rachel Hazaray, Council for SIA, spoke regarding this Resolution. Pearl Speakman, 923 S. 22nd Street, asked questions regarding this Resolution. Mayor Roswarski spoke regarding this Resolution. Discussion ensued. Resolution 2024-20 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. The Clerk read Resolution 2024-21 (A Resolution Approving A Deduction For Tax Abatement In An Economic Revitalization Area (ERA), Subaru Of Indiana Automotive, INC. Personal Property) by title on first and final reading. Councilmember Reynolds moved for passage; Councilmember Hession Weiss seconded. Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director, spoke regarding this Resolution. Resolution 2024-21 passed 8-0 on a roll call vote on first and final reading. No Reports of Standing Committees No Reports of Special Committees No Report by the Mayor No Miscellaneous or New Business Public Comment: Pearl Speakman, 923 S. 22nd Street, spoke regarding concerns for sidewalk issues. Kurk Freeman, Attorney representing the Neal’s, spoke regarding passed incident on 1923 Maple St. Councilmember Klinker moves to adjourn. Councilmember Nargi seconded. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 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