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4B Minutes
March 26, 2019
Jeff Springer, Beverly Branch, Beverly Howard, Barbara Martin,
Carrie Bilyeu
John Payne, Will Dutton
Economic Director Shani Bradshaw, Jennifer Shumate
1. Call Meeting to Order.
Meeting called to order at 6 P.M.
2. Minutes of the Meeting of February 5, 2019.
Branch made a motion to accept minutes, Bilyeu seconded the motion. Motion passes
unanimously.
3. Discuss City Wide Comp Plan.
Shani Bradshaw speaks about the Comp Plan. She goes over previous discussion and says
the Comp Plan will cost more than $40,000.00. The City will move forward with the Comp
Plan eventually. If the 4B board decides not to help she will go back to 4A to request
additional funds. She goes over the packet and power point. She explains that people are
going outside of our City currently to purchase automotive things. The last Comp Plan
was done in 2007.
They discuss over the leakage that is in the packet.
Shani explains that this is showing your trade area not just the City Limits.
Board members go over their packet.
Shani explains that the population numbers are estimated for 2019 and 2024. It gives an
idea of our potential growth will be.
Shani explains that she is showing the building permits.
Board asks where is 3000 possible new homes are going be located.
Ramie speaks and says that we don't have any lots available right now. Ramie explains
where the new developments are going now. She explains that the growth is here and
coming.
Ramie explains that her concern is the zoning. That the Comp Plan will help us get the
zoning correct. Example we have industrial pretty much in down town. She also explains
in detail how a comp plan will help with new development with commercial and residential.
Jennifer speaks and says that when Jim came in a few years ago there has not been a need
for a Park Development. That this will help to pass on the needs to the next people.
Ramie explains that the Comp Plan is a very valuable tool for staff. There are areas that
are needing to be rezoned and clean up and clarify some areas.
The board is asking how much was the old one been utilized and from what they have been
told this plan is not out of date. Why should we spend the money if it isn't used a lot?
They have been asking and felt like they never got a clear answer.
Shani explains that the Comp Plan is out of date.
Ramie said the Comp Plan is more like a rule for us and is used greatly in P&Z Department.
The Board asks why is only one Development have a park but no other developments have
parks.
Ramie and Jennifer explain that they are not City parks.
The board asks "Is there a way to do an addendum to the 2007 Comp Plan other than
spending the money for a whole new plan"
Ramie said it is really difficult to do this because Sanger has changed drastically since
2007. A Comp Plan is usually updated every 8 to 10 years. That we are at 12 years now.
Shani says or sooner.
The Board asks to remind them what amount is being requested.
Shani said $40,000.00
The Board asked how much is 4A contributing. Shani answers 4A is contributing
$40,000.00, then if approved by 4B they will go back to 4A and request the additional
$20,000.00.
Board member asks what action item you are needing. Do we need to put it on the April
agenda?
Shani explains that this was informational and it the action item will be on April's agenda.
4. Discuss Cost Estimates Requested for Phase II of Porter Park.
Jennifer explains last month they decided to use the map from 2014. She goes over the
hand out. She explains what it would take to get to the point of moving dirt.
Survey in the flood plain, Prepare a Master Plan, Range onsite plan ($20,000.00), Prepare
a grading plan ($75,000.00), Provide baseball fence location ($15,000.00), Flood Plan
study ($50,000.00)
Board member asks is all of these fees are separate from the Pre Design Construction
Contingency.
Jennifer responds with yes that is what she understood.
The board has a discussion about all of the plans.
Board Member asks does the flood study have to be done before the hike and bike trail.
Jennifer says yes all of the plans discussed have to be done first.
The board states that they are not the Parks Board. They explain that they have more than
Parks that fall under the 4B they also have Economic Development. They wonder why
they are the only board being asked for money. They ask if City Council get money
requested.
Jennifer explains she know they have Economic Development and they are not the only
ones being looked at for money.
The Board is wanting to know how much it will cost to get the field fixed.
5. Review Financials.
They discuss the financial in the packet.
6. Input From Citizens.
No Citizens
7. Adjourn.
7:03 PM