02-18-1998 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1998
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held
Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at the Police Department Council Chambers. The
meeting was called to order by Mayor Pool at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council
Members in attendance: Council Member Cole, Council Member Norquist, Council
Member Wolfe, and Council Member Brown. Also present was City Manager
Saunders and Planning Director Harker.
Walmart Proposed Plans
Mayor Pool stated that the main purpose of the meeting was to review the proposed
plans for Walmart to be located south of the Racetrac gas station. Representatives of
Walmart presented their plans and stated that there would be certain variances needed
which included the number of parking spaces, some 9' spaces, location of storage of
trailers, slopes that would exceed our maximum degree, and a lesser number of trees
for replacement for the ones to be removed. He also explained that the request would
include a realignment of Grand Highway that would move the intersection with Hook
Street to the east.
There was considerable discussion regarding the traffic impact of surrounding streets.
Representatives stated that an initial traffic study has been done, however, City staff
and DOT and Lake County are requesting a more intensive study.
Council Member Wolfe questioned the representatives regarding the number of jobs,
types of jobs, and benefits and stated that he felt that they were trying to place too
much on the site. Council Member Norquist also stated he was very concerned about
the traffic associated with the project. City Manager Saunders stated that the traffic
situation is the staff's major concern due to the impact of several streets and
intersections.
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MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1998
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Representatives stated that they would be working on the plans for this project and
would be specifically working for solutions to the traffic situation.
Recodification
The City's recodification of the charter and code was discussed. Each Council
Member was provided with a copy of the changes to be included. No Council
Members objected to any of the items to be revised.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Attest:
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Clerk