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12-08-1994 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING December 8, 1994 A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Thursday, December 8, 1994 in the City Hall Conference Room. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pool at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance: Council Member Sargent, Council Member Norquist, Council Member Dupee, and Council Member Cole. Also present was City Manager Saunders and Planning Director Harker. Mr. & Mrs. Andre Garnier arrived at 6:15 p.m. Planning and Zoning Department Fee Schedule Changes Proposed changes for the Planning and Zoning Department fee schedule were discussed. Following discussion, the Council was advised that the new fees would be presented in Resolution form and introduced at the first meeting in January. Mr. & Mrs. Andre Garnier Mr. & Mrs. Andre Garnier arrived at the meeting at approximately 6:15. City Manager Saunders introduced the Garniers to the City Council Members and explained that they are the owners of the house that was flooded by a backed-up sewer approximately three years ago. City Manager Saunders advised the Council Members that an attorney stating he represented the Garniers has notified the City of a possible lawsuit and that they should not discuss the matter with the Garniers, but they could give the Garniers an opportunity to address the Council. The Garniers advised that they have not been reimbursed for all of their losses. City Manager Saunders told the Council that he would discuss the matter with the City's insurance company and report back to them. The Garniers left the meeting at approximately 6:35 p.m. Winn Dixie Impact Fees City Manager Saunders discussed the calculation of impact fees for the Winn Dixie which is proposing to relocate to the old K-Mart building in the South Lake Plaza. He stated that the City's ordinance does not address a transfer of impact fees within a CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING December 8, 1994 Page 2 shopping center. It was explained that since there was a grocery store (Publix) in the South Lake Plaza, those impact fees could be transferred to the K-Mart building and credited to the Winn Dixie. There was no opposition to this type of impact fee transfer. Consultant for Impact Fees City Manager Saunders discussed the need for a consultant to conduct an impact fee update for the impact fee ordinance and review of impact fees for new east side facilities. He also stated that at this same time the consultant could provide a rate study analysis which could answer some of the questions in regard to equity in our sewer rates that has been raised by Mr. Jodway. Proposed Ordinances Fire Sprinkler System Ordinance City Manager Saunders informed the Council that the staff has been researching two ordinances that several other cities in Central Florida have in place that could be beneficial to the community. The first is a mandatory fire sprinkler ordinance which would require installation of sprinklers for specific types of buildings. After discussion, the staff was directed to draft an ordinance that would require any commercial buildings over 3,000 square feet or any multi-floor building to install fire systems. Package Liquor StOre Distance The second ordinance discussed was a minimum distance between package liquor stores. Similar ordinances that are now in place in other cities were discussed and it was the consensus not to pursue this ordinance. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING December 8, 1994 Page 3 Additional Alarm Equipment for Lift Stations City Manager Saunders discussed the request for additional alarm equipment for our lift stations by Public Service Director Davis. The Council asked that we verify that the method of hook-up is the most economical. Sewer Services to Minneola Development The possibility of providing sewer services to a new development in the City of Minneola adjacent to Cherry Knoll Townhouses was discussed. The Council agreed that we should contact the City of Minneola and express our willingness to enter into the same type of agreement that we now have with two other developments within their City. DEP Revolving Loan Program City Manager Saunders stated that we are eligible for the pre-construction money this year, but the date for construction money is uncertain. After discussion, it was agreed that we should continue with our application for the pre-construction money. Non-Resident Recreation Fees The request for an annual family recreation fee for non-residents was discussed and it was the consensus to establish a $100 per family per year fee as an alternate to the $25 per registration fee. This will be brought to the Council at a future meeting. Advance Electric Building City Manager Saunders informed the Council that pursuant to Council's direction the staff made an offer of $75,000 to purchase the Advance Electric Building (located behind Jenkins Auditorium) several weeks ago. We have been notified by the owners of their willingness to sell the building. We will proceed with a contract subject to the Council's final approval. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING December 8, 1994 Page 4 Additional Parking for Jenkins City Council Member Dupee stated that additional parking would be very beneficial behind the Auditorium and after discussion it was the consensus to establish a mulch parking area in the lot behind the Auditorium. Dole-Citrus Property City Manager Saunders stated that Dole-Citrus has rejected our offer to purchase half of the property and half donation. They stated that there would be no tax advantage to their company for this type of a transaction. City Manager Saunders stated that Dole representatives indicated that Dole would be interested in selling their property at a price close to the appraised price of the property. The staff was authorized to continue negotiations with Dole-Citrus. 3-way Stop Sign on Lake Shore Mayor Pool then informed the Council that he had been contacted by a resident on Lake Shore Drive requesting a 3-way stop at the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and East Avenue. No decision was made regarding this request. COPS FAST Program The COPS FAST Program which is part of the 'Anti-Crime Bill was discussed. City Manager Saunders explained the funding for this program. The funding will provide 75 % of the cost for hiring an officer and the officer hired would be retained after the funding ended. It (vas the consensus that we would need additional officers in the near future and to proceed with the grant request. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING December 8, 1994 Page 5 Lake County Day in Tallahassee City Manager Saunders informed the Council of the proposed Lake County Day in Tallahassee. If we wish to participate with a table or booth, there would be a $300 fee. We have not participated in this in the past and it was the consensus not to participate this year. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Robert A. Pool, Mayor Attest: ph~lerk