Ralph Lutes called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present: Sam Beichler, Sid Griffin, Frank Sullivan and Brent Wheeler. Barry Armstrong arrived at 6:54 p.m.

The City Attorney, City Treasurer, and Utility Superintendent were also present.

The invocation was given by Sam Fowler.

Brent Wheeler made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 13, 2002 meeting as read. Frank Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Kim Fell gave the Treasurers Report.

The first reading was conducted on Ordinance 2002-09 regarding the annexation of 12.77 acres at 9107 Highway 44 E for Mary J. McCauley. Mitchell Elder representing Mary J. McCauley addressed the Council stating that the property has been re-zoned to sell for development. The entrance to the property will be Central Boulevard and the gravel road or private drive to the property will be closed. Utilities will extend from the Forrest Ridge Subdivision with no problems according to Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick.

The first reading was conducted on Ordinance 2002-10 regarding the annexation of .625 acres at 345 Hubbards Lane for Boyd and Rhonda Fisher.

The first reading was conducted on Ordinance 2002-07 regarding re-zoning amendment 2002Z-07 on 100.004 acres of the Autumn Glen Development. Developer Richard Miles, of Dogwood Homes, spoke on behalf of the development. His presentation has changed from the presentation to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Originally the property was presented as a separate subdivision, but now will be part of the original Autumn Glen Subdivision. Also changes were made to accommodate some concerns brought out by surrounding residents. In summary, Mr. Miles stated that R-1 zoning would be cost prohibitive, therefore, the perimeter will be built as R-1 with minimum size homes of 1400 square feet up to 2000 square feet. The smaller homes would be on the inside of the subdivision. The average home will be 1600-1700 Square feet. Mr. Miles committed to all brick homes. Additional run off will be directed to a detention basin and engineered drainage plans will be submitted to the City and must be approved by the City. There is 4,500 feet of road frontage on Armstrong and Bleemel Lanes. Mr Miles stated he would agree to upgrade approximately a mile of the County roadway by improving the ditch line and installing a 2 foot shoulder on the property side. The development will be an upscale development with signature entrance, lake with gezebo, swimming pool, curbing and underground utilities. This will be a ten year project.

The following members of the audience addressed the Council in regard to the re-zoning:

In summary, the concerns brought to the Council from the audience listed above were the following:

Increased traffic, speeding drivers, want controlled growth, sewer system capacity, effects of widening the roads, size of homes to be compatible with existing homes in area, increased mud from removal of topsoil, not changing deed restrictions, dangerous drive ways out to Armstrong and Bleemel Lanes, construction noise, making sure plans stay the same as presented, want R-1 zoning though out the development.

Kenny Stout, 672 Twelve Oaks Drive, spoke on behalf of the development. In summary he stated that the original request for rezoning on Autumn Glen was in the spring of 1998 and then again in 2000. Plat was recorded at that time. He brought up the Fair Housing Ordinance and how people have the wrong attitude about this development. The presentation was very extensive and detailed and has been changed to please neighbors. Builders and Developers have to have flexibility to move with the market and it is impossible to commit to forever. Residents are asking for conflicting changes and no one else has agreed to give a 10 foot easement to widen the roads. The intent is not to be detrimental, but to develop a top rated development with up scale features and green space.

There being no further business before the Council, Barry Armstrong made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Frank Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.