11/12/2009 - South Side Leader
     

GREEN — An ordinance introduced by Green City Councilwoman Susan Ridgeway (Ward 3) at the Nov. 10 Green City Council meeting is seeking to have new construction in designated historic districts built according to the historical flavor of the area.

Using Hudson as a model, Ridgeway would like new construction in the historic Greensburg and East Liberty hamlets to be built according to the history of those areas.

“It’s a new approach, new idea,” said Councilman Bruce Manwaring (at large), chairman of the Planning, Community & Economic Development Committee.

However, an extended discussion revealed that much work needs to be done before the legislation could move forward.

According to advice given by Law Director Steve Pruneski and Planning Director Wayne Wiethe, defining the parcel boundaries and design criteria would go a long way toward making the legislation successful.

Additionally, the city will host a public hearing on designating Greenburg as a historic district Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Central Administration Building (CAB). Recommendations were to get residents’ input on the designation before moving forward.

Because the ordinance was just introduced, no additional discussion was held or actions taken.

In other business, Council introduced several pieces of legislation concerning the rollover of various bonds and notes, which will be discussed at the next regular Council meeting.

Also during the meeting, Council:

• voted to reappoint John Dodovich to the Design Review Board;

• heard from Lowery Lockard, of The Dane Foundation, regarding the upcoming Kandy Kane Xpress with Christmas at Town Park. The combined events are slated for Nov. 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the CAB. Proceeds will benefit The Dane Foundation [see related news item on Page 8];

• received a written report from Tax Administrator Art Preiksa that tax collections through the third quarter 2009 were $3.6 million, and for the time from Oct. 1, 2008, through Sept. 30, 2009, collections were $17.5 million; and

• heard from Finance Director Larry Rush, who said the fourth quarter will most likely see a “significant change” from last year, reflecting the tough economy. Tax collections so far, he said, are on a “downward spiral.” Should collections be lower than last year, cuts will be required in the budget, he said.

The next regular Green City Council meeting will be Nov. 24 beginning with committee meetings at 5 p.m. and followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at the CAB, 1755 Town Park Blvd.

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