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Home My WebLink About1990.11.06_City Council MinutesOWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1990 On Tuesday, November 6, 1990 the Owasso City Council met in a regular session in the Council Chambers at the Community Center per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 2, 1990. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Thompson presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE. The flag salute was led by Mayor Thompson. ITEM 3: ROLL CALL. PRESENT: Mark Thompson, Mayor John P. Phillips, Vice Mayor Jason P. Gittelman, Councilman Von E. Stockler, Councilman Rodney J. Ray, City Manager Ronald D. Cates, City Attorney Jane Buchanan, City Clerk ABSENT: Patricia K. Marlar, Councilwoman A quorum was declared present. ITEM 4: REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE OCTOBER 16, 1990 MEETING. A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve the minutes, as writt2n, by reference made a part hereto. AYE: Stockler, Gittelman, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 1 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1990 ITEM 5: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE WARRANTS. A motion was made by J. Gittelman, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve the warrants as follows: (1) General Fund $28,748.45 and Addendum $20,171.34 (2) Ambulance Service Fund $685.57 (3) Community Center $1,000.00 (4) City Garage $7,141.79 (5) E-911 $1,246.84 (6)Revenue Bond Project Fund $49,655.22 (5) General Fund Payroll $65,928.47 and (8) City Garage Payroll $2,874.88. AYE: Gittelman, Phillips, Stockler, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 6: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE ALLOWING TEXACO INC. TO CONSTRUCT A SIGN REACHING A HEIGHT OF 60 FEET AT A LOCATION NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 86TH STREET NORTH AND 117TH EAST AVE. Mr. Ray presented this item to Council stating in September Council approved a request by Texaco to erect a sign that was 50 feet in height and 169 square feet in area. They are now requesting a sign 60 feet in height. Mr. Terry Howard of Oklahoma Neon Sign spoke on behalf of Texaco request the variance. After discussion, a motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockler, to deny the request for a sign variance height of 60 feet. AYE: Phillips, Stockler, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 7: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR THE MINGO VALLEY SHOPPING CENTER SUBDIVISION. Mr. Ray stated this is a portion of the WalMart complex. This plat covers the property not sold to WalMart and includes the detention facility that was required when WalMart purchased their site. All of the review conditions have been met and the Planning Commission has recommended approval. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the final plat for the Mingo Valley Shopping Center Subdivision. 2 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1990 AYE: Phillips, Stockler, Gittelman, Phillips NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 8: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO 422 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CLOSING OF UTILITY EASEMENTS NO LONGER REQUIRED BY THE CITY. Mr. Ray stated this ordinance addresses a request to vacate one utility easement no longer needed since the easements will be taken care of as a part of the Mingo Valley Shopping Center plat. A motion was made by J. Gittelman, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve Ordinance No. 422. AYE: Gittelman, Stockler, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 9: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO 423 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CLOSING OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT NO LONGER REQUIRED BY THE CITY. Mr. Ray stated this ordinance addresses a request to vacate one drainage easement. With the approval of the Mingo Valley Shopping Center plat this easement will be redundant. A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 423. AYE: Stockler, Phillips, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 10: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES CONSTRUCTED AS A PART OF THE COPPER MEADOWS II SUBDIVISION AND DEDICATED TO THE CITY UPON ACCEPTANCE. Mr. Ray stated the inspections department staff and Mr. Munn have indicated that the streets and drainage have been installed in accordance with the approved plans and maintenance bonds have been received. 3 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1990 Councilman Phillips stated he had some problem with the drainage in a few areas where the mud has washed into the street and ponded the run-off water. He felt some additional review should be made before acceptance just to be sure all is in order. A motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by J. Phillips, to request continuation of this item. AYE: Stockler, Phillips, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 11: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR THE PURCHASE OF RADAR UNITS FOR THE OWASSO POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10.360.00 FROM C.M.I./M.P.M. INDUSTRIES UNDER THE STATE BID #SW00070. Police Chief Cliff Motto stated the operating budget contains funds for the purchase of 16 radar units. The three units now used are for stationary use only. The new units will allow the officer to monitor vehicle speed while the officer is either driving or sitting still. The cost per unit if $647.50 with the total cost being $10,360.00. This will provide one unit for each of the sixteen sworn officers and the three current units can serve as backup units when needed. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockler, to approve the purchase of 16 radar units from the state bid list in the amount of $10,360.00. AYE: Phillips, Stockler, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 12: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. #1 TO A CONTRACT WITH EMPIRE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT BY $600.00. Mr. Rohn Munn presented this item to Council stating after work began he noticed that the west-end where the concrete pavement ties to existing asphalt, the asphalt is not in good shape. He stated he feels we must take advantage of the new asphalt tapers to have a portion of 86th Street North overlayed in order to protect the cracking as well as provide a better looking project. 4 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1990 He recommended approving the $600.00 change order which will overlay asphalt from the west end to the concrete pavement, westerly to the end of the proposed tapers. After discussion, a motion was made by V. Stockler, seconded by J. Phillips, to approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $600.00 with Empire Construction Company. AYE: Stockler, Phillips, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 13: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A STAFF RECOMMENDATION RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND THE INITIATION OF A PROCESS LEADING TO THE PURCHASE OF TWO PROPERTIES LOCATED ON MAIN STREET. Mr. Ray gave a brief review of this program as had been presented °"'~ at previous meetings. He stated after a complete review of the Main Street area and the various scenarios, it is the recommendation of the staff that the Council adopt a Main Street Redevelopment Policy Implementing the underlying concept of purchasing dilapidated properties as the method for initiating the first step in a comprehensive revitalization program. He further recommended staff be directed to request that the planning department initiate a "zoning study" of the defined Main Street District for the purpose of reviewing the suitability of the existing zoning. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by J. Gittelman, to approve the implementation of a Main Street Redevelopment Program and initiate the purchase of two properties and initiate a "zoning study" of the area. AYE: Phillips, Gittelman, Stockler, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 ITEM 14: REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL MATTERS IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE. A motion was made by J. Phillips, seconded by V. Stockler, to enter into an Executive Session. 5 OWASSO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1990] AYE: Phillips, Stockler, Gittelman, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Meeting recessed at 7:35 p.m. and reconvened at 8:35 p.m. ITEM 15: REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER. A written report was given to Councilmembers. ITEM 16: REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. None ITEM 17: UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. None ITEM 18: NEW BUSINESS None ITEM 19: ADJOURN. With there being no further business to be brought before the Council, Mayor Thompson asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by J. Gittelman, seconded by V. Stockier, to adjourn. AYE: Gittelman, Stockler, Phillips, Thompson NAY: None MOTION: Carried 4-0 Meeting was adjourned at 7:3fi p.m. ~~~~~ Mirk Thompson, Mayor ~~ C,~ J e Buchanan, City Clerk 6