The council reviewed the agenda, which included ordinances on the final reading (none listed) and first readings, as well as upcoming resolutions related to board appointments, economic development, family justice center, parks, outdoor activities, and public works.
Future Considerations:
Discussion on future agenda items and several purchases, including one RFP and an emergency purchase.
Planning Item Discussion:
Councilman Leford inquired about a $500,000 resolution and its requirements for a matching grant, which was clarified to have no matching requirement for the current phase.
Frasier Avenue Reconfiguration Proposal:
An extensive presentation on two reconfiguration options for Frasier Avenue, emphasizing pedestrian safety, thriving merchants, cyclist safety, and traffic flow. The city showed a preference for option A, citing its benefits for pedestrian safety and multimodal enhancements.
Public and Council Feedback:
The public was invited to provide input through a survey on the city's website. There was acknowledgment of the need for a replicable process for involving the public in decisions affecting community roads and infrastructure.
Ordinances and Resolutions on Public Works:
Discussions on amendments related to excavations, restorations of paving, street construction, and other public works policies aimed at improving infrastructure maintenance and management.
Special Exceptions Permit for a Liquor Store:
A new application for a liquor store was discussed, noting the requirement for a survey to confirm distance from a nearby church.
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment:
A proposed amendment to a 2017 residential PUD at 6107 Hixon Pike to include more land and increase density. Concerns were raised about the change from public to private roads, the impact on emergency services access, and deviations from the originally approved PUD.
Action Items:
Frasier Avenue Proposal:
Continue to collect public input through surveys and finalize the preferred reconfiguration option based on community feedback.
Public Works Ordinances:
Implement the proposed changes to improve road maintenance and safety, including the recovery fee for street cuts after paving and the extension of warranties for patchwork.
PUD Amendment:
Address concerns regarding the change to private roads, the potential impact on emergency services, and deviations from the originally approved PUD plan. Councilman Smith to continue discussions with the applicant.
Next Steps:
The council plans to reconvene at 4:45 PM for further discussions. Additional sessions on proposed zoning changes are scheduled for March 26 at 1 PM.
