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.
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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.
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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.
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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