CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harold A. Ries with a Pledge of Allegiance and silent prayer.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Roll called by Judy Rae Cox, Administrative Assistant - (C.R. Monhollen, City Clerk was on vacation leave). Present: Ms. Beverly Draud, Messrs. John Drummey, Ralph Laird, Joseph Maloney, Paul Meier. Absent: Frank Sommerkamp.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA - - Agenda approved with no additions or corrections.

Motion: John Drummey Second: Paul Meier

Yes: 5 No: 0

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - - Minutes of the October 9, 1997 meeting were approved as submitted with no corrections or deletions.

Motion: Paul Meier Second: John Drummey

Yes: 5 No: 0

CITIZENS & GUESTS

Linda Chapman, Rankin, Rankin, & Company Certified Public Accountants was recognized to explain the results of the Fiscal Year 1997 audit. Ms. Chapman reported that the 1997 audit was complete and that copies of that audit were submitted to the City and reviewed by the Finance Committee. The Independent Audit Report rendered a clean opinion with proper material representation.

General Long Term Debt represents $72,724 debt for the transfer of sanitation sewers to the Kenton County Sanitation District #1.

The General Fund Budget figures on Page 5 show a deficit compared to the actual figures due to the Thomas More Parkway widening project. Though the Thomas More Parkway project was originally a non-budgeted item of the General Fund (budgeted separately), the audit has incorporated those figures in the audit in combination with the General Fund. This would give the appearance in several areas of a deficit. Ms. Chapman pointed out on page 15 that General Fund Revenue represents a positive variance but shows the Thomas More Parkway Project as a deficit of $610,890. In conclusion, Ms. Chapman said that the audit was positive and the City has a good financial base.

Paul Meier asked Ms. Chapman whether the Creative Micro Systems finance program was having any effect on the accounting process. Ms. Chapman stated that of the cities that have the program that she has audited, this city has adjusted best.

Motion: To accept the audit as presented, Paul Meier Second: John Drummey

Yes: 5 No: 0

CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

• Mr. Celarek reported that Council Member Frank Sommerkamp is recovering from the burns he sustained in an accident last month.
• City received thanks from Lookout Farm for drainage work on Main Chase.
• A thank-you letter was received from resident Ralph Wolfe for the sidewalk on College Park.
• The Annual Meeting of Lookout Farm Homeowners Association will be Tuesday, December 9 at 7:30 PM.
• Annual Meeting of Council on Aging will be held December 4 at 7:00 PM at Four Seasons.
• Annual Meeting of MGLNK will be held November 22 at 7:00 PM at Summit Hills Country Club.
• Telecommunication Task Update - NKAPC - wireless Communication held November 22, from 8:30 AM to 12 Noon.
• Chamber of Commerce meeting on Home Based Business was hosted by Ralph Laird on November 13 at the City Building.
• A meeting was held with Rumpke regarding the recycling and trash services. Attended by Mrs. Sensel, Mayor Ries, and Mr. Celarek.
• Newspaper article Hemmer/Thomas More Centre Research Park is the 6th largest in the area.
• Mr. Celarek has sent a letter to the Kentucky Department of Human Services requesting information regarding licensing of assisted living facilities.
• Vietnam Vets Moving wall may be at the Crestview Hills Mall on July 4, 1997.

OLD BUSINESS

Engineering - In the absence of Jim Berling, Mr. Celarek reported that the Cul-de-Sac on Calumet Court project has been completed. The Turkeyfoot sidewalk is complete. Several other minor projects were also completed.

Economic Development - Present were: Barbara Wells, Vice President of Applesauce, and Jack Levermann, Hemmer Const. Co., asked council for Stage II development approval for a 9,800 sq. ft. building on 2.4 acres in the Thomas More Office Park. Mr. Levermann reported that the company would employ 20 individuals. NKAPC has reviewed and will send a letter soon with stipulation that the building is too close to the southeast property line. It is set back 28 ft and should be 30 ft. to meet requirement.

Mr. Meier requested that care should be taken regarding gas easements in the area.

Ms. Wells reported that Applesauce is the parent company for the Applebee's franchises for Northern Indiana, Ohio and Florida. The building will be a corporate office. The building is being built with a potential for future growth. The building will house the Administrative, Accounting and Construction Development offices for the company.

Mr. Meier asked that Applesauce meet the 30 feet setback on the side and NKAPC review the project and approve drainage.

Motion: To accept Stage II Plan contingent on NKAPC approval Paul Meier.
Second: Beverly Draud

Yes: 5 No: 0

NEW BUSINESS

Economic Development - Present representing Quast Development were: Dr. Quast, Greg Tilsley, Tilsley Associates, Angie of Tilsley, and Gary Fisher project builder. Consultation for Stage II has been reviewed by NKAPC. Council is asked to vote for the Stage II development. Mr. Tilsley reported that the building located at 330 Thomas More Parkway slopes at the back toward I-275 with front and rear access. The entrance is off Thomas More Parkway goes across a ridge to the upper level around the building and slopes to rear entry on first level on the I-275 side. The building to house professional offices will have 139 parking spaces and storm water drainage on the north side of the building. The building will be 22,000 sq. ft. - two story. The exterior has glass front - 2 stories will be seen on I-275 side and 1 story on the south side because of the slope of the land.

Mr. Celarek reported that the building site will have 41% greenspace which more than meets the requirement of 35%. The only condition recommended by NKAPC is that the dumpster pad be paved.

Mr. Meier stated that the design does not keep to the double seam roof as previously requested for the area. Mr. Curtin stated that the building roof was closer to the previously constructed building and the roof matched those buildings. Mr. Meier reminded Mr. Curtin that future building should conform to the double seam roof. Mr. Curtin agreed that future building will conform.

Motion: To accept Stage II for the Quast Project. Paul Meier.
Second: Joe Maloney

Yes: 5 No: 0

Street Name Request - Mayor Ries stated that Halpin, Poweleit Eye Center has requested permission to name their private street in honor of Dr. A. C. Poweleit. The street would be named A. C. Poweleit Court. Mr. Maloney stated that this should be done in the form of a resolution.

Motion: To write a resolution to honor Dr. Poweleit and to name the private street A.C. Poweleit Court - Beverly Draud
Second: Joe Maloney.

Yes: 5 No: 0

Mr. Celarek stated that he will notify those property owners that are affected by the change. Mr. Celarek further stated that the entrance is owned by Four Season Sports County Club and