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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982.08.03_City Council MinutesOn Tuesday, August 3, 1982, the Owasso City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall per the Notice of Public Hearing and Agenda posted on City Ha11 bulletin board at 4:00 p.m. on July 30, 1982, and by reference is made a part hereof. ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M. with Mayor Spencer presiding. ITEM 2: FLAG SALUTE Flag Salute was led by Mayor Spencer ITEM 3: ROLL CALL PRESENT: Boyd Spencer, Mayor Wauhilleau Webb, Vice Mayor Jim Smalley, Councilman Phyllis Gross, Councilwoman Ron Cates, City Attorney Dale Block, City Manager Ann Hendrickson, City Clerk ABSENT: Von Stockier, Councilman ITEM 4: APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF OWASSO CITY COUNCIL JULY 20. 1982. Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by James Smalley, to approve minutes of July 20, 1982, and by reference is made a part hereof. AYES: Messrs. Spencer and Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Mrs. Gross Motion Carried. ITEM 5: BUSINESS A. DEDICATION OF WATER AP1D SEWER LINES AND STREETS IN EL RIO VISTA ADDITION. Mr. Block reported that he had inspected the addition and found no problems with water, sewer or streets. Quality of the work and drawings pertaining thereto are very good and he recommended approval. Motion was made by Mayor Spencer, seconded by Mr. Smalley, to accept the dedication of the water and sewerlines and streets in the El Rio Vista Addition. AYES: Messrs. Spencer and Smalley; Mesdames Gross and Webb NAYS:: None Motion carried. B. APPROVAL OF BOND FOR CITY CLERK Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by Mayor Spencer, to approve the amended bond for City Clerk. AYES: Messrs. Spencer and Smalley; Mesdames Gross and Webb NAYS: None Motion carried. 6. REZONING REQUESTS: A. OZ-63 LARKIN BAILEY CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE N0. 314, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 175 DUE TO SCRIBNER'S ERROR, DEALING WITH ZONING APPLICATION OZ- 3. Mr. Cates explained that this matter was brought before the Council again as it was inadvertently not published within the ten day ~, requirement by law. Therefore, it must again be approved by the Council. Motion was made by Mayor Spencer, seconded by Wauhilleau Webb to approve the rezoning request OZ-63. AYES: Messrs. Spencer and Smalley; Mesdames Gross and Webb NAYS: None Motion carried. B. OZ-63 ELM CREEK, INC. REQUEST OF ELM CREEK, INC. APPLICATION OZ-66, TO REZONE A TRACT OF 10.9 AC OF LAND LYING GENERALLY SOUTH OF 8 th ST. N. A 2 RD E. AVE. FROM RS- SINGLE FAMILY TO RD DUPLEX. Carol Dickey, City Planner, described the location of the land in question and reported that the Planning Commission voted 4-0-1 with Mr. Larkin abstaining to approve the zoning. If zoning and PUD are approved, then the application would be subject to sub- division platting also and the developer would be held responsible to develop the property according to PUD requirements. Mr. Block asked if there had been a study as to how this develop- ~~~~ ment would affect drainage in Elm Creek. Ms. .Dickey said no additional study had been made, but improvements have been made to the site and more will be made if necessary. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE AUGUST 3, 1982 A motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by James Smalley, to approve the rezoning request OZ-63 and that an ordinance be prepared to rezone the tract of 10.9 acres of land lying generally south of 86th St. N. at 123rd E. Ave. from RS-3 Single Family to RD Duplex. AYE: Messrs. Spencer and Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: None ABSTAIN: Mrs. Gross Motion carried. C. PUD-5 ELi1 CREEK,INC. RE UEST OF ELM CREEK, INC., APPLICATION PUD-5 FOPS APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON A TRACT OF 10.9 ACRES OF LAND LYING GENERALLY SOUTH OF 86TH STREET NORTH AT 123RD E. AVE. FOR COrISTRUCTION OF DUPLEXES AND CONDOMINIUMS ON PROPERTY UNDER APPLICATION FOR RD DUPLEX ZONING. Carol Dickey reported that the Planning Commission had several requirements on the above request and they had been agreed to by the applicant. The possibility of using about 16 feeder lines instead of 96 indi- vidula taps was discussed. Mr. Block asked who would be respon- sible for any problems occurring on the jointly used lines. The developer said it would be handled by a homeowner's association which is a requirement of FHA and VA. With regard to entrances and exits, 123rd St. and 125th St., leading into private streets, have been approved. There are no public streets within the deve- lopment. The developer stated that 2.5 parking spaces per unit will be provided whic'z does not include any parking on the streets. Entrances have been approved for emergency use. Motion was made by Mayor Spencer, seconded by Wauhilleau Webb, to approve the request of_ Elm Creek, Inc., application PUD-5. AYE: Messrs . Spencer and Sma7.ley; Mrs . 4~?ebb NAY: None ABSTAIN: Mrs. Gross Motion carried. D. OZ-61 LLOYD KENNEDY REQUEST OF LLOYD KENNEDY, APPLICATIONd OZ-61, TO REZGNE A 'hxACT -0F LAND LYING GENERALLY WEST OF HIGHWAY 169 AND SOUTH o 7 TH ST. N. FROM IL LIGHT INDUSTRY_TO RMH - MOBILE HOME. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR AUGUST 3, 1982 p,. Carol Dickey stated that this application was first presented to the Council in October, 1981, at the request of the developer, having been denied by the Planning Commission. The Council referred the matter back to the Planning Commission and City Engineer for further study. On May 20, 1982, the Planning Commis- sion denied the recommendation by a 5-0 vote. The request was appealed to the City Council. Mayor Spencer asked Mr. Kennedy, owner of the property, to present his case. Mr. Kennedy stated that he had employed the firm of Sisemore-Sack-Sisemore & Associates, Inc. to make designs for widening the creek on the west side of the park, building a retain- ing wall and a holding pond. The park will be landscaped. The homes will be tied down and approved by an inspector. Mr. Ted Sack of Sisemore-Sack-Sisemore presented drawings illustrating the procedures they would use to make the park safe for mobile home use. He stated that they are building to protect the area from back water of Bird Creek as well as 100 Year Storm. He stated that the plans are not detailed and that during normal construction of the park, more detailed plans will have to be approved. He introduced Mr. Mac McClure, engineer on the project. Mr. Block stated that the designs seemed to be adequate in construe- ry tion. He asked how much they were anticipating this project would cost. Mr. McClure stated that Mr. Kennedy realized the project would be in six figures. Mr. Block expressed doubt as to the ade- quacy of the size of the detention basin. Mr. Sack stated that the building of the Skiatook Lake might improve the 100 Year Flood problem and could result in the safeguards for the development being more stringent than necessary. Mr. Block asked what provisions were being made for evacuating people from the park. Mr. McClure showed a plan which had been reviewed by the County Engineer to raise the access road with a ramp coming up to it. A temporary berm would be built to the expressway for emer- entrance or exit only. Mr. Block asked what kind of surface would be put on the earthen berm. Mr. Sack said they had planned a sod sur- face, but it could be graveled. Mr. Block expressed concern over the usability of a sod berm in time of extreme rainfall even if the people were walking out. Mr. Block asked if provisions were included for auxiliary power for the pump. Mr. Sack said a deisel pump would be used. Mrs. Gross questioned whether the present underground utilities would still be in good condition and noted that some of the pads would orobably have to be repaired. Susan Young, a member of the audience, stated that she had talked to the Corp of Engineers and they had told her the Skiatook Lake would reduce the flood elevation of the subject area less than 1/10 of a foot. She asked if the Corp had been consulted and if the newest OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE AUGUST 3, 1982 flood plain maps had been seen by the developer. Mr. Sack stated that the improvements had been. designed according to a report they received from the Corp of Engineers. Mr. Mansur stated that raising the elevation around the perimeter of t'ne parrs to 5~'1' is the minimum acceptable. He said he felt uneasy about the people down inside the park because even struc- turally sound designs could fail. The area could experience a flood greater than the 100 Year level. Exits must be available for use at a moment's notice. He expressed concern about the integrity of the wall ten years from now. Mr. Larkin. stated that he believed all requirements of the City had been met by the plans as presented. He said that Mr. Kennedy is aware that the cost of the project might be betT,aeen $300,000 and $700,000. The park would add 150 homes to Owasso's tax rolls. 95% of the taxes would go to Owasso schools. Ms. Dickey stated that the council should keep in mind that the application under consideration is a zoning application which con- siders the appropriateness of this kind of land use at that location. Safety of the citizens is the first concern. Other objections to a change in zoning would be that the area would not be buffered from other noneresidential type o~mers. There would be poor access. The sewage treatment plant is quite near. It is not in accordance with the overall planning for the cityT in which the area has been designated as industrial or light industrial. Mrs. Webb asked if people moving into the park would be made aware of the potential problem of flooding. Mr. Sack said they would be required to have Feder-al Flood Insurance. Motion was made by Mayor Spencer, seconded by Wauhilleau Webb to deny the rezoning request of Lloyd Kennedy, OZ-61. AYE: Messrs. Spencer and Smalley; Mrs. Webb NAY: Mrs. Gross Motion. carried 7 . REPORTS F .0~,q OFFICERS ~ BO~~RDS A. CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Cates reported that with regard to the sewer problems of Conner and McLaughlin, both insurers of the city, the present insurer and the past, have been contacted and reports are starting to flow in. Mr. Cates said that when he had assimilated and studied them, he will be able to report more in depth. OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE SIX AUGUST 3, 1982 8. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER A. BID OPENING PROCEDURES Mr. Block stated that he would like to change the method of bid opening so that bids would be opened only in public meeting. Mayor Spencer said the Council meetings were the proper place to open bids. Motion was made by Wauhilleau Webb, seconded by James Smalley, that from this day forward all bids be opened in regular, or if needed, special meeting of the Owasso City Council. AYE: Messrs. Spencer and Smalley; Mesdames [aebb and Gross NAY: None Motion carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Block reported that the ambulance engine was back in Medic I. The engine that was being prepared to put in the old ambulance has been modified to the extent that it cannot be used in any vehicle the City has nor can it be converted back. Medic II has a cracked block. Mr. Block suggested that the City advertise for bids on the modified engine so that money from its sale could be used to help defray the cost of the new engine for Medic II. Mr. Block felt it would be possible to purchase an adequate engine for less than $2,000. Mrs. Webb asked if bids that are not accept- able can be rejected. Mayor Spencer said a stipulation would be made that bids would start at a certain level.. Mr. Block reminded the Council of the Municipal League meeting in Tulsa at the Excelsior Hotel, Sent. 15-17. Registration forms for the National League of Cities Conference were submitted for Mrs. Webb, Mr. Smalley, Mr. Stockler and Mayor Spencer. Mrs. Gross suggested that the Council designate one council member to attend the NLC meetings. She stated that she will not attend the NLC meeting, but will attend the Municipal League meeting since it was in Tulsa and only $75. Mrs. Webb stated that it would be impossible for one person to cover all the events at the NLC. Mr. Smalley said there are 5 or 6 meetings going on every hour. Mrs. Gross asked if tapes were available of the meetings: Mayor Spencer said some tapes were available for a few of the meetings. He further stated that he felt that meetings such as the National League of Cities should be attended by members of the council as it was beneficial to OWASSO CITY COUNCIL PAGE. SEVEN AUGUST 4, 1982 the City and all Council. members were entitled to go. Mr. Smalley stated that these trips were not particularly a "fun time", but were business trips for the City. Mrs. Gross asked if there were ever twa councilmembers attending the same meeting? Mr. Smalley said sometimes there wer-e, but this was beneficial in that two viewpoints and opinions on the subject matter would be available. Mr. Smalley said he feels it is definitely beneficial to the City far members to attend and gain knowledge in many aspects of pity government. Being no further business before the Owasso City Council, the chair adjourned at 8:35 p.m. OY SPE C YO AI~N HENDRICKSON, CITY CLERK