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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/09/24 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Study Session CITY OF T. LOUIS OFFICIAL MINUTES PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 The meeting convened at 6:03 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger. Councilmembers absent. None Staff present. City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Communications Coordinator(Mr. Zwilling), Public Works Director (Mr. Rardin), Chief Information Officer (Mr. Pires), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), City Engineer (Mr. Brink), Planning & Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt) and Recording Secretary(Ms. Schmidt). Guest: Ruth Hough and Mike Siok, ARINC Inc; Pat Mascia and Duke Realty Representatives; JR Anderson; Jamie Sloboden, SEH Consultants. 1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning Mr. Harmening and Council discussed study session agenda planning. Councilmember Omodt suggested another study session on senior transportation. 2. Wireless Update Mr. Pires presented the staff report. Ms. Hough„ARINC, presented what they had accomplished on their two-week schedule given to Council on 'September 101h. She stated the poles had been installed for most of Phase 2 along with increased coverage in Phase 1. Councilmember Paprocki asked if the customers in Phase 1 would be charged in October. Ms. Hough stated the performance didn't meet specs at this point. Mr. Pires stated customers would not be charged for September since the service was not yet ready. Councilmember Sanger asked when Phase 1 would be fully operational. Ms. Hough stated they were still having some implementation issues, stating she could get back with Council by next Monday Ms. Hough further stated they needed to find out why certain areas aren't performing. Councilmember Sanger stated they are still receiving complaints on Phase 1 coverage. Ms. Hough stated they are working with Novartis to install equipment on their roof to cover some coverage concerns. Mr. Siok stated they have established a plan on how to deal with issues in Phase 1. Councilmember Paprocki asked if the current issues would have any impact on Phases 3 and 4 schedules. Mr. Siok stated no. Ms. Hough stated they had made mistakes on Phase 1 and had learned what not to do going forward. She stated she would like to see them completed within a two-week period. Councilmember Sanger questioned why the current issues weren't foreseen. Ms. Hough stated the performance of the system was not meeting the standard it should. Councilmember Sanger stated the longer the installation takes, the less interested supporters are. Study Session Minutes -2- September 24, 2007 Councilmember Paprocki asked if any of the concerns were tree coverage or the boxes. Mr. Siok stated most of the concerns could be rectified with antennas and stated they were trying to provide operation under the trees. Councilmember Carver stated concern with deadlines not being met and that the service was being given away. Councilmember Sanger agreed and asked if October would be free also. Mr. Pires stated staff would be evaluating the concern, but that he did not feel it legitimate to charge subscribers for the service that is not stable. Mayor Jacobs suggested staff look at it on a case- by-case basis if necessary. Councilmember Finkelstein asked if ARINC had looked into any other options if Novartis didn't allow equipment on their building. Mr. Harmemng stated he had been in contact with Novartis and they seemed to be cooperative. Ms. Hough stated if Novartis didn't cooperate, it would meanmore pole locations. Councilmember Finkelstein suggested having a backup plan if Novartis didn't wish to participate. Councilmember Paprocki asked if shrouds were being installed. Mr. Siok stated they were not because the shrouds impede AR1NC's work progress. Mayor Jacobs asked if the shrouds could be installed later. Mr. Pires asked AR1NC to reconsider the shroud installation. Councilmember Basill asked if the project could still work and if it would be to the performance standard agreed by the November 30, 2007 deadline. Mr. Siok stated yes, they should be able to. Mr. Pires stated they would be providing current subscribers with updates. There was Council consensus to find the resources and commit whatever it took to get it done. This included supporting ARINC's desire to rectify Phase 1 performance issues by temporarily suspending service on an area by area basis to allow AR1NC to complete its work. 3. Duke Realty's Updated West End concept Plan and Revised TIF Assistance Request Mr. Locke presented the staff report. Mr. Mascia presented a summary on the proposed site plan. He further stated Anderson Development agreed with Council and the parking structure will be placed underground. Mr. Anderson gave a background on his company and presented information on the retail site plan. Councilmember Finkelstein asked how much the community center would cost. Mr. Mascia stated it would be approximately 750 square feet and cost $250,000. He further stated that was in addition to the atrium area, which was 5000 square feet. Councilmember Finkelstein asked the number of years requested for TIF increment. Mr. Mascia stated 25 years, Mr. Hunt stated they've asked for $29 million and twenty years tax increment, in any type of means, such as waived park land dedication fees Councilmember Finkelstein asked what would happen to the TIF request if Golden Valley decided not to participate. Mr. Mascia stated they would need to consider a new plan on the office side. Mr. Locke stated staff's recent discussions with Golden Valley suggested confidence they could put together a Joint Powers Agreement. Councilmember Finkelstein stated he would like them to come back to Council if Golden Valley chose not to participate. Study Session Minutes -3- September 24, 2007 Councilmember Carver asked if was reasonable to set a cap on street contribution from Duke. Mr. Locke stated it was reasonable, but until it actually got designed, they wouldn't know the costs or off site risks involved. Mr. Harmening asked of the Homewood Suites was included in the increment Mr. Locke stated it was. There was Council consensus to have staff look into tax increment options for twenty years and schedule a hearing for consideration of a TIF District for November 19th. Council thanked Duke Realty for their work on the project. 4. Highway 100 Reconstruction (Full Build) Project Update Mr. Rardin presented the staff report. Mr. Sloboden presented an update on Highway 100 and discussed the existing local street system. Council and staff had discussion and possible options for the Highway 100 reconstruction possibilities. There was Council consensus to have staff start the process reviewing possible ways to disperse traffic and bring back them back to Council at a later date. 5. Traffic Signal Project Update — Beltline Boulevard @ SW LRT Trail, City Project 2007-2700 Mr. Brink presented the staff report. Council and staff had discussion on the possibilities of having a signal light and/or raised median at the intersection. There was Council consensus to have staff pursue the raised median curb option and eliminate the signal light. The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only: 6. Solid Waste Program Changes 7. August 2007 Monthly Financial Report 8. Environmental Study Nancy Stroth, ity Clerk Jeff J cobs,Ma r