12-04-2023 Council Work Session Minutes

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Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. He advised that Council's feedback will be incorporated into updated plans. 4. Land Use, Java Companies Purchase Agreement Community Development Director Michael Grochala presented with Mark Crowe of Java Companies. Director Grochala provided background on the sale of a parcel at Lake Drive and 77th Street to Java Companies, including conditions that were included in the sale; a notable condition was that north of a new street which will be installed, no automotive repair, car wash, or motor fuel stations would be allowed.Java has proposed a site plan for a daycare, a quick lube oil change location, a coffee drive-thru, and a car wash. As the purchase agreement sits, the proposed uses would violate the purchase agreement. Director Grochala sought Council input as to the proposed uses and inquired of Council's interest in modifying the purchase agreement terms to allow for striking of the auto repair restriction. Mr. Crowe advised Council of the company's vision for the development and advised that Java does not believe the oil change location to fit the definition of an auto repair business;therefore, they believe they are working within the terms of the purchase agreement. Council held discussion on converting the zoning for the parcel from Neighborhood Business (NB) to General Business (GB). Discussion was also held on the proposed car wash as Councilmembers noted that a previous application for a car wash was denied by Council, though some members have received feedback from residents about the need for a car wash in the City. The consensus of Council was that rezoning would be supported, a car wash was generally supported in the proposed area, but that Council does not support the oil change use at this time. Ms. Catherine Decker, 614 Pine Street, said that she agreed with Councilmember Cavegn's position that it is odd to odd to approve a car wash when one was just declined. She said the only difference she can see is that Mr. Ruhland will be voting. She wants to know why he recused himself from the vote on this property? Councilmember Ruhland replied that his involvement in this was connecting parties involved in the sale of the land and that he was not compensated. He recused himself to eliminate any appearance of a conflict of interest or impropriety. Mr. Christopher Stowe, 426 Pine Street, added comments about his confusion as he believes the property sale was not "put on the open market." 5. Utility Meter Reading Equipment and Customer Portal Public Works Superintendent Justin Williams presented for discussion implementation of a tower base station and antenna to allow for remote utility meter readings as well as a customer portal. If approved,the implementation of this would allow for 1200 MXU radios to be read on an hourly basis, with the MXU communicating back to the base station every 4 hours. The customer portal would allow residents with a utility account to see their water use on a monthly basis via an app.