04-15-1997 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
APRIL 15, 1997
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held
Tuesday, April 15, 1997 in the City Hall conference room. The meeting was called
to order by Mayor Pool at 5:30 p.m. with the following Council Members in
attendance: Council Member Cole, Council Member Dupee, Council Member
Norquist and Council Member Sargent. Also present was City Manager Saunders,
Greg Homan, Speedy Wolfe, Tad Wolfe, Dick Langley, Jim Grant, and Howard
Stockton from the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Citrus Tower Open Air Sales
Mayor Pool welcomed those present and stated that Mr. Homan was present to
discuss the Citrus Tower property. Mr. Homan presented to the Council his
proposed plans for several open air shows and stated that he would like to have
additional open air sales permits over and above the one that is permitted by our
Code. City Manager Saunders stated that the property should be developed as a
Planned Unit Development which would provide for specific uses and conditions for
those uses. Also discussed was the possibility of a new zoning classification for
tourist-related properties.
Howard Stockton, representing the Chamber of Commerce stated that consideration
should be given to existing businesses when discussing open air sales permits. It
was a general consensus of the Council Members that the Tower property is a
unique parcel and some type of provision should be made to assist them in their
goals.
Mr. Homan stated that a second issue is his desire to install a moving sign that
would provide information to motorists. City Manager Saunders stated that this
type of sign is considered a h, azard in many cases because it attracts attention of
drivers trying to read the moving information. After discussion, City Manager
Saunders stated he would obtain information from other cities to review for future
discussion. Mr. Homan left the meeting at 6:15.
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Little League Fencing Request
The Little League organization's proposal to provide new fencing for West Park
was discussed. They have requested that the City provide for the installation. The
Council requested that City Manager Saunders check with the Prison to see if they
would be available to help with installation.
Bloxam Street Sidewalks
The sidewalk project on Bloxam Drive from Pitt Street to DeSoto Street was
discussed. City Manager Saunders stated that since the bids were considerably
higher than was budgeted, they decided that the Public Works Department will
construct the sidewalk as time is available.
Hancock Road Site
The five-acre site that is located on the northeast corner of the Hancock Road well
site was discussed. City Manager Saunders explained that this was originally
designated as a recreation site to be donated to Lake County for recreation as a part
of the Kings Ridge PUD with Lake County. For some reason the County deleted
this requirement in the fmal PUD agreement. He had hoped to combine this five-
acre property with the well site for a new park. Discussions are being held with the
property owners regarding the possibility of transferring this site to the City in
return for furore recreation impact fees.
Public Comments
City Manager Saunders stated he had concluded his agenda items to discuss with the
Council. Mayor Pool asked others in attendance is they had something to bring to
the Council's attention. Mr. Wolfe and Mr. Langley discussed the easement
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situation that exists for access from l lth Street to the City-owned property north of
the railroad right-of-way.
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Attest:
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Joseph E. V~, City Clerk