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08-14-1997 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLER~IONT COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 14, 1997 A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Thursday, August 14, 1997 in 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 Dupee, Council Member Cole, Council Member Sargent, and Council Member Norquist. Also present was City Manager Saunders, Finance Director Van Zile, Joe Zagame and John Zagame. Also present was an associate of Joe Zagame and an associate of Med-Ex Diagnostic, Inc. Development Conceptual Design Mr. John Zagame made a presentation to the Council showing an overall conceptual plan for approximately 86 acres they have purchased north of North Ridge Boulevard. They discussed with the Council densities they would be requesting and the various uses such as an assisted living facility, single and multiple family homes, and professional offices which would include minor related retail. They discussed the extension of East Jacks Lake Road to the north to make a connection of Mohawk Road as well as easterly extension of North Ridge Boulevard. A representative of Med-Ex Diagnostic, Inc. presented a conceptual plan of the assisted living facility being proposed for some of the property. City Manager Saunders discussed the proposed road network and the potential use of County road impact fees for the extensions of North Ridge Boulevard and East Jacks Lake Road. Mr. Zagame and his associates left the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. Future Annexations City Manager Saunders then presented to the Council a map indicating properties that have been discussed with City staff for future annexation north of Old Highway 50. It was the consensus of the Council to continue discussions regarding this future annexation. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 14, 1997 Page 2 ZOM Co. Property City Manager Saunders next discussed with the Council properties owned by ZOM Co. on Hartle Road. He explained that ZOM would like for the City to provide water service to the site, however, they are in need of an easement across the Jalma property for water line extension and they have not been able to reach an agreement with Mr. Jahna for dedication of this easement. ZOM requested the City to consider condemnation of an easement for the water line. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council the ZOM should try to negotiate an easement. No Council Member indicated a desire to go through a condemnation proceeding. City Manager Saunders explained that since the City will be installing a water main on Highway 50 that ZOM would have another option of connecting to this line rather than connecting through the Jahna property and he has relayed that information to them as an alternative. Jenkins Auditorium Fees The additional requests that have been received for reduced fees for Jenkins Auditorium since the approval for the Square Dance Club reduction was discussed. Council Members asked that this be placed back on the agenda. FRDAP Grant City Manager Saunders discussed the upcoming FRDAP grant process and stated he was proposing to request a $100,000 grant for the Hancock Park. There was no opposition to proceeding with this grant request. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 14, 1997 Page 3 Potential Fire Station Sites City Manager Saunders indicated that the corner of Second Street and Highway 50 was a preferable site according to Chief Bishop and he would continue to get information regarding this site and other potential sites. Water Line Extension Next discussed was a proposed extension of a water line on the south side of Highway 50 from East Jacks Lake Road to connect to the existing line at Total Eye Care. He discussed the cost sharing between the City and Mr. Hubbard and explained this would be on a furore agenda. Tourist Development Council Member Dupee discussed with the Council the Tourist Developmem Council grants and that the City Council should support the continuation of the grant program and that we should also express an opinion that they should not sell the land that is being considered for sale adjacent to the industrial park until the Lake County Tomorrow plan has been reviewed. City Manager Saunders explained that Council Member Dupee has been nominated for the Florida League of Cities Board of Directors and asked if there was any opposition to a letter of support to this. There was no opposition. Boat Ramp Relocation City Manager Saunders relocated on the former for permitting provided discussed the proposed layout for the boat ramp to be Dole-Citrus property. He explained that the latest design for 10 paved spaces and 70 grass spaces. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 14, 1997 Page 4 Council Members discussed the storm water retention in regard to protecting the lake and possible alternative access points to the site. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Attest: '"Joseph E. Va}(/Zile, City Clerk