05 - MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING

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Regular Council Meeting April 11, 2016 Page 4 Mr. Efrussy told the Council that a potential applicant had spoken to staff about a solar farm and the purpose of this amendment was to create a definition for solar farm. Mayor Hashmi questioned the electric generation, as well as any health hazard. Council Member Pickle inquired if the project would have to come to Council and Mr. Efrussy said it would not, because they were not requiring a special use permit. Mayor Hashmi said he thought they needed to look into this further, specifically citing that the solar farms he had seen were in wide open spaces. It was a consensus of City Council that more information was needed. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. A Motion to table this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 13. Receive presentation from the Lake Crook Park Committee, discuss and possibly act on the committee's recommendations for improvements to the parks area. Mayor Hashmi expressed appreciation to the Committee for their hard work on this project, as did the entire City Council. Chair Ruth Ann Alsobrook presented Council with a plan for improvements, which included a new playground, a new trail, picnic areas and camping areas. She explained six security lights would be installed, as well as additional parking and newer port-a -pots. Mayor Hashmi said that he had a person who expressed an interest in donating LED lights if that was suitable. City Council discussed the possibility of improving the street to the park and Mr. Godwin said that could be done but they would need funds and he reminded Council that money on the bridge would need to be spent soon in order to maintain it. Council Member Pickle said he would like to see a basic sign on 271 and that he thought they could allow the project to be a part of KPB. A Motion to approve the Committee's recommendation and fund the project from the donated funds was made by Mayor Hashmi and Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Receive presentation from EST Engineers on their inspection and review of Utilities Project B -1. City Engineer Carla Easton said she understood over the last year there had been concerns about Project B -1 and earlier this year it was requested to have a third party inspector for evaluation. Ms. Easton said the City contracted with EST Engineering Services and then introduced Rod Wallace and David Smith of EST Engineers. David Smith explained the project began in November 2014, which included the installation of new water lines, sanitary sewers, and pavement repair along West Houston Street, Maple Avenue, and 19th Street SW. He said the Houston Street project consisted of