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1967/07/20 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES The Council requested that staff try to set up a meeting with the property owners and work out the financial problems involved in the project. Southwest Blvd. Mr. Hudis explained that the Northwestern Pacific Water Main Railroad insisted on a written agreement with the Project 1967 ®2 City before they would let the contract install, July 20, 1967 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in adjourned session at 7 :00 P.M. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Pezonella presiding. Call to Order Mayor Pezonella called the meeting to order. Roll Call Present.- (3) Councilmen Rogers, V.Smith and Mayor Pezonella Absent.- (0) None Lage.- (2) Councilmen Roberts and C. Smith, their time of arrival being noted specifically in these minutes. Recommendation of Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Appointment to Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Library Board Council went on record as submitting to the Santa Rosa City Council the name of Dr. William Cord for the possible appointment to the Santa Rosa - Sonoma County Free Public Library Board of Trustees. Arrival of Council - Councilman C. Smith arrived at this point in the man C. Smith meeting, the time being approximately 7:05 P.M- Copeland Creek Mr. Callinan requested that the matter be defer- red until the City Attorney and Project Engineer were present. A brief discussion was held, and the Council re- quested staff to inform the City Attorney and Project Engineer of the starting time of the Council meetings. Arrival of City Mr. Maxwell arrived at this point in the meeting, Attorney the time being approximately 7 :08 P.M. Meeting with The Council requested the City Manager to set up Recreation a meeting with the Recreation Commission after Commission their regular meeting on July 24, 1967. Copeland Creek City Manager Callinan, City Attorney- Maxwell, Project 1967a -3 and Project Engineer Hudis reported on the status of Copeland Creek Improvement Project. A dis- cussion followed between the Council, staff, and Mr. Paul Golis. The Council requested that staff try to set up a meeting with the property owners and work out the financial problems involved in the project. Southwest Blvd. Mr. Hudis explained that the Northwestern Pacific Water Main Railroad insisted on a written agreement with the Project 1967 ®2 City before they would let the contract install, Page -2- July 20, 1967 the water main under their tracks. Mr- wii�ip advised ul.Lat- the railroad had indicated they would mail the form either today or tomorrow, and re- quested that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement upon its receipt with the contin- gency that it first be approved by the City Attorney. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith, the Council authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement with Northwestern Pacific Railroad to permit the installation of the water line under the railroad, subject to the agreement being approved by the City Rlivi-mapr and City Attorney.- - Acquisition of Mr. Callinan advised that Mr. Richard Raymond, Golf C ourse bond counsel, would be present to explain a form agreement he had drawn for execution by Regent and the City. Mr. Callinan stated he had not haA an opportunity to go over the agreement and requesteJ deferrment of any final action until he and the City Attorney had an opportunity to look it over. Mr. Maxwell commented on the agreement as he understood it. The City Manager brought the Council up to date on the progress to date. He advised that he had talked with several firms who indicated interest in improving the course. Mr. Callinan advised that he had contacted P.G.A. regarding the possibility of them recommending a golf pro to take over and set up the pro shop. Mr. Callinan advised that Mr. Raymond had prepared the Articles of Incorporation for the non-profit organization and the officers would be Jim Harris, Donald Davis, and Lawrence Swenson. A discussion was held regarding the financing of the road improvements, and general improvement of the course. Mr. Golis, one of the property owners and developers, was present and explained his plans for future development of his land and roadways. Attorney Richard Raymond of Wilson, Jones, Morton and Lynch arrived and discussed the golf course matter with the Council as well as the proposed agreement for the purchase of same between the City and Regent Investment Corporation. Councilman Councilman Roberts arrived at this point in the Roberts Arrival meeting, the time being approximately 8:30 P.M. Page -3- July 20, 1967 Golf Course Further discussion concerning the proposed agree- ment with Regent Investment Corporation was held and the City Council deferred taking action on the agreement until such time as City Manager Callinan had the opportunity to clarify some points with Regent Investment Corporation Recess Mayor Pezonella declared a recess, the time being approximately 8 :45 P.M. Reconvene The City Council reconvened at approximately 8 :50 P.M. Budget Work •A 1967 -68 budget work session was held. In Session addition to City Manager Callinan, also present were Director of Public Safety Brad Koch and Superintendent of Public Works C. Wiggins. Upon request of Councilman Rogers, City Manager Callinan read an article from a recent edition of Time Magazine concerning law enforcement in Cincinatti. The proposed Police Protection, Fire Protection, Civil Defense and Health budgets were reviewed. The 0ouncil expressed no objections to increasing the Civil Defense Surplus Property budget from $400 to $600. Upon conclusion of the review of the above budgets Councilman Rogers moved and Councilman Roberts seconded a motion that the City Council give ten- tative approval to the Police Protection, Fire Protection, Civil Defense and Health budgets. Said motion was passed unanimously. Public Works The proposed Public Works budgets were reviewed Budget in detail. Five Year Plan Councilman V. Smith initiated a discussion con- cerning the advisability of making a five year plan for the City. Upon conclusion of the discus- sion, City Manager Callinan indicated that he would try and work up such a plan and program. Councilman Councilman Rogers left the meeting at this point, Rogers Departure the time being approximately 9 :55 P.M. Public Works Upon conclusion of the review and upon motion by Budget Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council gave tentative approval to the Public Works budgets. Page -4- July 20, 1967 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at approximately IU;UvF.IvI. to Monday, July ;R4, 1cwt qt H?-�h P-m- in the City Office;. v , .— -- -- - .— Ck ATTEST: City Clerk DepL4 City Clerk