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198 COUNCIL CHAMBER - November 18, 1996 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Cox, Ms. Dangherty, Ms. ~ Richards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano. PUBLIC Mr. Tom Vandever presented Council with a petition signed by 1,400 signatures asking that City Council hold an advisory referendum on reversion prior to any final decision by Council on the matter. Mr. Vandever noted that the signatures were collected in a single day, and represented a desire on the part of citizens to have a more direct voice before a permanent change in government structure is made. Mr. Kenneth Jackson, representing the Fifeville Neighborhood Association, expressed concern about the planning process for neighborhood improvements and with spot zoning in the neighborhood. Ms. Richards said that she would like to introduce a proposal at the end of the meeting that the issue of an advisory referendum be placed on Council's agenda, with an opportunity for public comment. PUBLIC HEARING: PEN PARK PROPERTY SALE ORDINANCE Mr. Clyde Gouldman, City Attorney, summarized terms of the proposed property sale: $560,000 fair market value, with $330,000 credit for environmental clean-up; 180 day feasibility period; and prqilected closing date of February 1, 1998. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Kenneth Jacksoyt asked how many people making $20,000 to $25,000 a year would be able to live in the devel~)pment. Mr. Frank Smith, developer, replied that the average sales price is expected to be approximately $150,000, with units ranging from $75,000 to over $200,000. Mr. Smith said that members of the public will be invited to participate in the planning process for the development. Mr. Cox said that he is very interested in the concept of the development. Ms. Karen Kastner from the Belmont neighborhood, asked what impact the development would have On traffic, schools, and emergency services. Mr. Smith stated that traffic will increase, but the development will promote home occupations which could reduce commuter traffic. Mr. Dan Schleffer, Greenbrier,Drive, asked if the City will pay for the roads and sewer lines to serve the developrpent, if the roads and park will become public, and how will the houses in the area be affected. Mr. Smith replied that the developer pays for the roads and installation of sewer lines, the central road will be public, with others remaining private, and the development will likely slightly increase the property value of surrounding properties since the site will have been reclaimed. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. On motion by Ms. D~tugherty, seconded by Mr. Toscano, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CONVEYANCE OF CITYjOWNED PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR PEN i~ARK TO WRENSON CORPORATION' was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration.