MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

CITY OF CRESTVIEW HILLS, KENTUCKY

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2003 – 5:30 PM

 

CALL TO ORDER - With the Pledge of Allegiance and a silent prayer, Mayor Paul W. Meier called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. 

ROLL CALL - Present were: Mrs. Terri Jameson and Messrs. David Kramer, Ralph Laird, Joe Maloney, Harold Ries and Frank Sommerkamp. 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA  - Motion to accept agenda as changed to reflect that Item B should be Resolution 2003-8-1 instead of Ordinance

Motion: Mr. Sommerkamp                      Second: Mr. Kramer

Ayes:  6            Nays:  0

Motion passed.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion made to accept the minutes of the July 10, 2003 Regular, Council meeting with the following additions and corrections: 1.) Under Citizens & Guests the name Stearscheck should be Starosciak   2.)  Committee Reports – Police Authority should read “– Mr. Kramer reported that in the June 16 meeting, MDT funding was discussed and a new pay scale for officers was discussed” not adopted.  3.)  Page 4 – First Word change to Discussion instead of Expatiation.

 

Motion: Mr. Ries                            Second: Mr. Kramer

Ayes:  6            Nays: 0

Motion Passed

 

CITIZENS AND GUESTS

Patricia & David Quast, owners of property at 330 Thomas More Parkway, and Mr. Tom Nienaber, with the Condo Association - asked to speak before Council. 

The City of Crestview Hills approved a building request for Dr. David and Patricia Quast at 330 Thomas More Parkway.  Part of the approval process, and receiving a Certificate of Occupancy Permit, was contingent on the construction of a “channel lane” exiting the parking lot at Thomas More Parkway.  Subsequently, we were advised that the Quasts own 40% of the building and parking lot and that 60% is owned by the Condo Association.  The Quasts would need the permission of the Condo Association to make the necessary changes, which they have not received. 

 

The Quasts petitioned the Economic Development Committee to return to the “status-quo” i.e., keeping the parking lot as it is now and allowing them to receive an Occupancy License Permit upon the successful completion of their building.  The Economic Development Committee agreed, by a unanimous vote, and makes this recommendation to City Council.

 

Mayor Meier explained that it would be burdensome for the condo residents to give up four or five parking spots.  The Quasts are asking that the restriction placed on the lot for a channel lane be lifted to accommodate their building plans and the Condo association does not want to lose several parking spots. 

 

Mayor Meier reported that the channel-lane had been suggested several years hence by Mr. Berling, city Engineer when the Hemmer Company decided to close off the entrance lane.  At the time, he had thought that would help the situation.  Mayor Meier said he does not see that it would be a problem unless traffic backs up on Thomas More Parkway. 

 

Mr. Kramer, Economic Committee Chair, stated that the Quasts should be able to open their building and not be held up on being able to lease the building.  The committee has asked the police department to keep a close eye on the traffic on Thomas More Parkway to make sure there is not a traffic problem going in or coming out onto the Parkway. 

 

Mayor Meier explained that he still would like that stipulation to remain on the property in the event that traffic does become a problem on Thomas More Parkway in the future. 

 

Mr. Nienaber, Condo representative explained that it is of great concern to the association that they not lose those four or five parking spaces, however, he is more than willing should it become a problem in the future to work with Council & the Quasts to find a solution, should that time present itself.

 

Mr. Laird asked whether it would be the same situation, that the Condo’s would lose the parking spots if traffic did present a problem on Thomas More Parkway.  Mayor Meier stated that the possibility exists that the usage of the usage of the building would need to change from a different percentage of medical vs. office space for the building.    Mr. Laird further stated that he is concerned that there is no agreement here between the two owners. 

 

Mr. Sommerkamp suggested that Mr. Neinaber and Dan Groth, City Administrator in the next 4 or 5 days to discuss the issue.  The matter will be incumbent on the traffic situation on Thomas More Parkway.  Mr. Groth will monitor the traffic patterns.

 

Mayor Meier stated that the issue be faced if necessary at a future date if need arises.

 

Mayor Meier asked that Council vote to allow to temporary waiver of the stipulation for a channel lane and allow a certificate of occupancy for 330 Thomas More Parkway, with the stipulation that should traffic become a problem on Thomas More Parkway, that channel lane must be built at a future time.  This would involve the necessity of removal of 4 or 5 parking spaces from 330 Thomas More Parkway lot and change the usage of that building space.  Mr. Maloney stated that this would be reversion to the status quo regarding the permit.

 

            Motion:  Dave Kramer            Second:  Frank Sommerkamp

 

            Ayes  6            Nays 0

 

Motion passed.

 

Kathleen Corneil, Lookout Farm Homeowners Association.

 

MAYOR’S REPORT

 

Mayor Meier thanked Council for allowing the time of tonight’s meeting to be changed to 5:30 PM instead of 7:30 PM due to the honorary.  Also, congratulations to Representative Draud for the honor he is receiving.

 

  1. Mayor Meier asked that the family of Robert Hoppenjans, one of the early founders of the City, be remembered – the funeral will be this Monday evening.
  2. Girl Scout Council Dinner honoring Dr. John Draud tonight at 7:00 PM at Five Seasons.
  3. Government Forum – August 15, Senator Bunning 11:30 at Metropolitan Club
  4. Mayor’s Meeting, Saturday, August 16 at the Edgewood City Building.  Topics include ALS/BLS, MDT, Skate Park, etc.
  5. Eggs & Issues, Tuesday, August 19 – Five Seasons – Conservation Issues
  6. MGLNKY Special Dinner Meeting Thursday, August 21, Agenda for Local Legislative Issues.
  7. HB55 Training – August 26.
  8. Chamber Annual Meeting – Tuesday, September 30 at Northern Kentucky Convention Center at 5:30 PM.
  9. KLC Conference – Lexington, October 1-4 reservation should be in.
  10. Future – Ft. Mitchell Appreciation Dinner April 17, 2004
  11. Clean up Days October 17, 18, & 19 – at Pioneer Park and October 25 Day at old Coney there is a Hazardous Waste collection from anyone who would have any abundance of hazardous material.  Cost is $75 for a permit to drop off a quantity.  Call NKADD at 334-3151 for information.

 

Mrs. Jameson suggested that cleanup day and the hazardous waste drop-off should be mentioned in the newsletter.

 

Mr. Laird asked if the City truck might be utilized, that residents could take part under one permit for this cleanup.  Mr. Meier stated that this was not a possibility.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

  1. Reminder that a community health fair will be held next Saturday, August 23rd, at Thomas More Center, located in the Chapel Place Parking Lot at 350 Thomas More Parkway.  The event will run from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.  The event is sponsored by the Hemmer Companies, Patient First, Kentucky Diagnostic Center, Inside Your Town Newspaper, St. Elizabeth Medical Center and the Mayfield Clinic. Refreshments will be available as well as free prizes.  Benefactors for this event are the Ft. Mitchell Fire and Rescue Squad, The Hocksworth Blood Center; and the Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills Police Department.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

None to Report

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

A.     First Reading of Ordinance 2003-8-1 – to Place a Moratorium on Locating Sexually Oriented Businesses within the City of Crestview Hills

 

Mayor Meier asked that on pages 4, 5 & 6 the date be May 15, 2003 not May 15, 2004. 

 

Mary Ann Stewart stated that the ordinance was for all cities Kenton & Campbell Counties. 

 

 

B.     Resolution 2003-8-2 – to designate authority to the City Administrator to declare a State of Emergency in the absence of the Mayor

 

Mayor Meier had a correction to the resolution as presented.  HRS should be KRS as referencing the State Statutes.

 

      Motion:  Harold Ries                  Second:  Ralph Laird

 

Ayes 6      Nays 0

 

Motion passed

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Public Works

 

1.      Lights on Thomas More Parkway have been completed.  They have been in operation for about two weeks.

2.      Sections of the paving on Rose Terrace have failed.  They will be removed and new paving will be constructed in these areas.  The work should be completed within the next month.

3.      K.D.O.T. is still studying the intersection of Thomas More Parkway and Turkeyfoot Road to find a way to allow better left hand turn movement from southbound Turkeyfoot Road onto eastbound Thomas More Parkway.  They are aware of our problem and working to solve it.

4.      The south lane of paving on Woodspoint Drive from House No. 131 to the cul-de-sac will be removed and repaved.  This work should be one within the next four weeks.

5.      Horsebranch Road and Crestview Hills Mall Road will be restriped within the next six weeks.

6.      The City will be replacing several sections of concrete curbs throughout the City during the next thirty days.

7.      On Turkeyfoot Road, which has been rotomilled, some of the old striping is showing through causing a traffic problem.  The old striping has been covered.

 

Police Authority – Mr. Kramer reported:

1.      New Pay Scale was adopted.

2.      The Committee met with some residents of Lakeside Park regarding the homicide on Caran Drive.  They are looking into beginning a block watch committee.

 

Development & Zoning – Mr. Kramer Reported.

1.      The Quast building was discussed.

2.      A special committee has been appointed to work with the Water District regarding the possibility of locating a facility in that.

3.      Crestview Hills Mall – construction plans were discussed.  Carrabbas Restaurant will open in November.  There are still no answers about plans for the mall construction.  Jeff Anderson, Lifestyles has been in negations with the Mall.

 

Recreation Committee

Mrs. Jameson Reported:  The Golf outing was very successful with 18 foursomes and 160 for the picnic meal.  Mrs. Jameson thanked Summit Hills Country Club for hosting the event; Don Grant, Recreation committee member and member of Summit; city staff, and sponsors of the event.

 

Communication Committee

Mayor Meier suggested that there be some kind of suggestion box, that Council members may inform the city of happenings about two weeks ahead of an event, that it may be put into the newsletter in a timely manner.

 

Building Committee

Mr. Sommerkamp reported:  This was the third meeting of the committee.  A recommendation for Council will be presented at the end of this month.

 

ADJOURNMENT  6:30 PM

 

Motion:  Harold Ries                  Second:  Terri Jameson

 

            Ayes  6            Nays 0

 

Motion passed.

 

 

                                                                        ___________________________

                                                                        Paul W. Meier, Mayor

 

 

Attest:                                                             ____________________________

                                                                        Judy Rae Cox, Acting Clerk