04-28-2004 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCII, APRIL 28, 2004 Council reviewed the action plan relative to "Re-evaluate the Public Works Garage" goal. The City Administrator indicated that he feels there are basically three potential sites for a new public works garage. It was the consensus of the Council that staff should contact these property owners to determine whether or not they a~~e interested in the voluntary sale of their properties. The Administrator reported that the appraisal should be completed on the County Road B property at a cost of $2,500. He indicated that Gordie Howe has expressed interest in purchasing that property for an office/warehouse development. Montour suggested that we not forget abouC the possible excess Frattalone properCy. Council reviewed the "Assist Sheriff"s Department in Crime Prevention Efforts" action plan. The Administrator indicated that he has reviewed the action plan with Undersheriff Altendorfer who is in agreement with the plan. The Administrator also reported that the Sheriffs Department has suggested that the City adopt a lock box ordinance that would require commercial property owners to install lock boxes that the deputies have access Co. The Sheriff's Department will be presenting sample ordinances on this issue. The Administrator furCher reported that the Mayor, Council Member Montour, and he have met with representatives of Montreal Courts relative to increased crime prevention measures that management of the apartments should be undertaking. Similar meetings will likely be held with Ruth Street property owners and the owners of other multiple housing in the City that have high crime incidents. The Council indicated that it would review the "Implement Business Revolving Loan Program" action plan as a part of the regular Council meeting immediately following this workshop. The Council reviewed the "Re-evaluate and Dispose of Unneeded City Property" action plan. Again, it was noted that the County Road B property is currently being appraised. The Parks & Rec Director commented that he did not feel the County Road B property was a good location for a future Public Works Garage based on the fact that it is on the perimeter of the City. The previous discussion relative to potential Public Works sites in Ryan Industrial Park was noted. T'he Council agreed with the "Continue Aggressiveness in Code Enforcement Area" action plan. Council reviewed the "Re-assess the City's Role in Charitable Gambling Operations" action plan noting the recent efforts the City made in assisting the charities operating at the Little Canada Bingo Hall in obtaining