Mr. Celarek introduced the Waterford/Triad Senior Living project by giving a brief history. Steve Holloman from Estes Engineering recognized the revised project by stating that the overall dimensions of the building had changed from 88,500 square feet to 107,508. It was felt by Estes Engineering that in order to meet market demand for independent senior citizen living, the living quarters needed to be larger. The number of units has not changed, nor has the circular traffic pattern or the building to lot proximity. The average size room in this complex will be 500 square feet. The common area is all on the first floor now, changed from a common area on all floors.

The builder considers these to be minor changes to the original Stage I and II plans submitted in January and February of 1999. The building will be brick with a standing seamed metal roof. Parking space has increased to 111 from 99. There will be a sidewalk on the front and side of the building running along Centreview Blvd. and Rhine Valley Lane. A deco concrete wall with hand rails will grace the interior parking to the back of the lot. A curb cut for the entrance will be on Rhine Valley Lane as well as a sign noting the facility name.

There was concern from Mr. Laird regarding the height of the retaining wall and the spacing of the railings along the sidewalk near the retaining wall. It was felt that the decorative railings might not be placed close enough together so visiting small children would not be able to injure themselves on or around the railing. Mr. Berling explained that the railing is six inches apart from center to center. This would mean actual spacing between the railing of three to four inches. Hemmer Construction Co. and Waterford felt that a child of any age should not be injured with the current design of the wall, landscaping or building plans. Mr. Price noted the aforementioned concerns and made the motion to accept Stage II plans for Waterford/Triad Senior Living project contingent upon recommendations by staff , NKAPC, the Economic Development Committee, City Council and review of the safety device railing through the building codes. All revisions will then come back to the Economic Development Committee for further review. Motion seconded by Mr. Sommerkamp.

VOTE CALL:
Mr. Laird - Yes, Mrs. Huller - Yes, Mr. Sommerkamp - Yes, Mr. Price - Yes, Mr. Ries - Yes, Mr. Maloney - Absent

Mr. Celarek read the header of Ordinance 1999-5-2, which would amend the original budget for FY 99. C.R. Monhollen explained that according to KRS 91A.030(13) an amendment needs to be made when:

1. a) actual appropriations appear they will exceed budgeted appropriations by more than ten percent.
2. b) as soon as any council action, officer or employee of the City commits the City to pay more than is appropriated in the budget for any line item or group of line items.

No negotiable instrument purporting to pay out more money than is appropriated for an item is valid beyond the unexpended balance of the appropriations made for such purpose. Mr. Ries made the motion to accept second and final reading of Ordinance 1999-5-2, seconded by Mr. Laird.

VOTE CALL:
Mr. Laird - Yes, Mrs. Huller - Yes, Mr. Sommerkamp - Yes, Mr. Price - Yes, Mr. Ries - Yes, Mr. Maloney - Absent

Mr. Celarek read the header of Ordinance 1999-5-1 which is the original budget ordinance for FY2000. Mr. Laird noted the changes that were made to the budget from the first reading at last month's council meeting. It was requested of the Public Works Committee to submit a listing of projects for which the Landscaping line item will be used. It was discussed that the line item was intended for entry-way plantings (for streets) and planting some trees.

Mr. Laird made the motion to accept Ordinance 1999-5-1 as the original FY 2000 budget based upon all project figures being in from the Public Works Committee by July 1, 1999. Motion seconded by Mr. Ries.

There was then discussion on why Crestview Hills property tax bills are sent out later than the City of Ft. Mitchell's. It was explained that the time frame and tax rate for the bills are set each year by ordinance. Mr. Sommerkamp felt that the City was possibly losing general fund interest by not collecting taxes sooner. Mayor Meier thought this might be an issue to be researched by staff.

VOTE CALL:
: Mr. Laird - Yes, Mrs. Huller - Yes, Mr. Sommerkamp - Yes, Mr. Price - Yes, Mr. Ries - Yes, Mr. Maloney - Absent

Grand Court and Ashley Development asked the Board of Adjustments not to rescind the conditional use permit because they are still in negotiations on this project. Mr. Celarek reiterated that according to the Crestview Hills Zoning Code, significant movement must take place in a twelve-month period following the approval of the conditional use of the land. The conditional use goes with the land, not the project so even if Grand Court should decide finally that they no longer wished to do the project, another company could build a similar facility on that lot.

Mayor Meier gave a brief history on the current logo for the City. It was decided by the Communications Committee that with the City's 50th anniversary approaching, a new logo would be fitting. Input was sought from Don Niehaus, a Crestview Hills resident and graphics design artist and four choices were presented to Council from Committee. The final recommendation will be forthcoming from the Committee in July.