8/31/2006 Work Session Minutes - Part A COUNCIL PRESENT: Hamrick, Figueras, Bruner, Wangemann COUNCIL VACANCY: Ward 1 STAFF PRESENT: Shuler, Merritt, Palmour, Jordan ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION: Shell Food Mart – 2159 Browns Bridge Road Deputy Marshal Debbie Jones reported this was a new application for packaged sales of beer and wine. The application was in order. Gainesville Elk’s Lodge – 1519 Riverside Drive NE Deputy Marshal Debbie Jones stated this was a change in managing agent for a license allowing consumption on the premises for beer, wine and liquor. The application was in order. Both applications were placed on the September 5, 2006 Council Meeting Agenda PRESENTATION: The Fockele Garden Company Assistant City Manager Tim Merritt introduced Mark Fockele indicating they had discussed the tree plantings in the downtown area. Mr. Fockele would be providing a master plan for vegetation, an installation plan and would address maintenance. Mr. Fockele made some comments, most of which dealt with trees. The following comments were noted: • The trees were in good condition at the time of their planting but had declined over time. • Research of street trees indicated successful planting depended on soil volume, soil content and tree selection. • The tree pits around the square were not big enough to accommodate the existing plantings. • The Oak tree was the biggest and healthiest tree on the square. Council Member Figueras confirmed there were trees that could thrive in the existing planters. Joe Burnette (Main Street Program) stated there was a desire to have trees that provided shade without blocking the businesses. Mr. Merritt stated a resolution would be prepared to incorporate the fee for Mr. Fockele’s services. Gainesville High School Kudzu Project Mark Fockele stated he had received a very high price quote for kudzu eradication in another area. He suggested that Council consider addressing a smaller area to save the trees. PUBLIC UTILITIES ISSUE: Public Utilities Department Kudzu Project Environmental Services Administrator David Dockery commented on work completed at the Allen Creek property and at Elachee indicating it involved a spray process. Revisions for the Enforcement of Water Shortage Management Restrictions Environmental Services Administrator David Dockery presented two proposed ordinances enforcing water shortage management restrictions. He also indicated most people comply with the restriction requirements and closed by providing a brief overview of the current restrictions. Both ordinances were placed on the September 5, 2006 Council Meeting Agenda Resolution: Water System Integration Award of Contract Utilities Engineer and Planning Division Manager Mak Yari stated this project included the construction of several water main extensions to strengthen service along Dawsonville Highway. The resolution authorized awarding the contract to Strickland and Sons with expenditures not to exceed $1,342,816.50. The resolution also authorized the acceptance of a reimbursement from Hall County (approximately $1,109,566.50). It was noted that a large portion of the project was to be handled by GEFA loans. Upon inquiry from Mayor Hamrick, Mr. Yari confirmed the integration would tie the Hall County System to the City of Gainesville City. Placed on the September 5, 2006 Council Meeting Consent Agenda Resolution: Longwood Cove Sediment Removal Design and Permitting Civil Engineer Paul Krippner stated staff elected to move forward with dredging Longwood Cove independent of the Corp of Engineers. Jordan, Jones and Goulding (JJ&G) had presented a cost estimate for the worst case scenario. There were some unknowns within this project. The project would begin with a survey of the lake which would, among other things, determine how much silt existed and would identify a silt disposal site. JJ&G would survey the lake and the disposal site. Various options would be considered for restoring the bank. Placed on the September 5, 2006 Council Meeting Consent Agenda PUBLIC WORKS ISSUES: Amendments to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) Article 9-15 Floodplain Management Public Works Director Adrian Niles stated this was a revision to the Floodplain Management section of the Code Book to comply with Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District and Environmental Protection Division. It did not require approval of the Planning and Appeals Board. Placed on the September 5, 2006 Council Meeting Resolution: South Enota Sidewalks Public Works Director Adrian Niles stated the proposed resolution authorized the installation of sidewalks along South Enota noting an account had been established with a $70,000 budget allocation. Staff was ready to begin as soon as the resolution was approved. Placed on the September 5, 2006 Council Meeting Consent Agenda RECESS: 9:54 AM RECONVENE: 10:06 AM