09-20-1995 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 1995
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held
Wednesday, September 20, 1995 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 Norquist, Council Member Dupee and Council
Member Cole. Also present was City Manager Saunders, Shannon Elswick, Howard
Stockton and Speedy Wolfe.
Chamber of Commerce Fishing Tournament
City Manager Saunders explained to Council Members that the Chamber of
Commerce is considering a fishing tournament as a fund raiser and Mr. Wolfe asked
to address the Council. Mr. Wolfe explained the idea of a bass tournament that would
be held in March of 1996. He indicated that approximately 150 boats could be
involved. He also stated that he had talked with Jerry Daniels who has extensive
experience in tournaments and he could help coordinate the tournament. The Council
expressed several concerns including safety., speed, and legal problems. After
discussion it was a consensus that this should come before the Council at a regularly
scheduled meeting for a decision, however, no one expressed opposition to the idea.
Howard Stockton, Speedy Wolfe and Shannon Elswick left the meeting at
approximately 7:00 p.m.
Jaycee Beach Waterfront Project
The existing picnic pavilion was first discussed and it was questioned whether another
pavilion should be erected at the site. City Manager Saunders explained that the
original plans were to remove the cover and utilize the slab as a basketball court. It
was the opinion of the Council that this was a good location for a pavilion and we
Should plan on a new cover for the pavilion.
Also discussed was the proposed deck area around the new beach house facilities.
City Manager Saunders explained that the original concept by Forest Michael showed
these areas covered with a trellis. After discussion it was the consensus that it should
be a solid covering over the area.
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City Manager Saunders next displayed the proposed parking area that is to be
constructed north of the Highlander Hut. He explained that this could be utilized for
the Highlander Hut activities or the beach activities with the use of removable bollards
that would restrict traffic. He displayed the proposed parking lot layout which shows
the south edge of the parking area being at the existing location of the steep
embankment on the south side of the old railroad right-of-way. He explained that this
property would be graded to the right elevation and the north half of the Palm Lane
right-of-way would be sloped down to the parking lot.
Proposed Bond Issue
The bond issue for the proposed sewage treatment facility was discussed. City
Manager Saunders reviewed the anticipated dates which would include the selection of
a bond underwriter in early October and the selling of bond anticipation notes in early
November. He reviewed the latest information received from our consultants,
Hartman & Associates regarding rate increases over the next five years to fund the
debt service of the bond issues. He explained that in order for us to pay the debt
service, we must have the anticipated growth of approximately 250 homes per year
which would provide the impact fees that could be used to retire the debt. Even with
the impact fees, we would still need rate increases in order to have the bond coverage
necessary to meet bond requirements. He indicated that we are still working with the
consultants on methods to meet the financing needs with the least impact on the
existing customers.
East Avenue/Grand Highway/Palm Lane Intersection
City Manager Saunders displayed the proposed intersection improvements and
roadway alignment for the East Avenue/Grand Highway and Palm Lane intersection.
There were no objections to the proposed layout.
Wedgewood Independent Adult Living Facility
City Manager Saunders stated that Wedgewood facility proposed for Minnehaha
Avenue has discussed with our Planning Department the possibility of a waiver for
the recreation impact fees.
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After discussion it was the consensus that these residents would still have an impact on
our recreation facilities. It was also discussed that Lennar Homes had discussed a
waiver which had been denied.
North Ridge Wall
City Manager Saunders discussed the proposed privacy wall to be constructed along
Grand Highway by the developers of the North Ridge Subdivision. He explained that
our Code limits walls to a maximum of 6' and that the proposed wall design submitted
indicates a wall height of 6', however, it also included periodic pillars that were 7'4".
He explained it was our interpretation that no part of the wall would be over 6'. This
was also the consensus of the City Council.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Attest:
J~ph E. Vafi~Zfle, City
Clerk