PARK IMPROVEMENTS, TRASH FACTS TOP AGENDA

Presentations on the Washington Park improvement project and solid waste task force will be among the items addressed at tonight's Cape City Council meeting.

City Councilman J.J. Williamson, representing Ward 1, requested an update on the Washington Park project at the last council meeting. The cost of the project is $45,000 and is projected to be finished in the 1998-99 fiscal year.

The park improvements, which will include a picnic shelter and playground, will be financed through general funds -- $25,000 in 1997 and $20,000 in 1998.

Tonight's meeting also will include a video presentation by the city's solid waste task force.

Other agenda items include:

-- An ordinance amending the city code by placing stop signs at Lexington Avenue, Centennial Drive and Rivercrest Drive, second and third readings.

-- A request for a special use permit for a day care center for more than six children. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the council deny the request, citing the "adverse affect on the character of the neighborhood" and potential traffic hazards and congestion.

The request is by Donnie J. and Herice L. McClinton for a house at 1316 Wayne Street.

Since the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the application, the council may set a public hearing upon its own motion; or the council may, by motion, file the commission's recommendation of rejection.

The application then would be deemed rejected unless, within 10 days from the filing, the applicant files a written request for a hearing at a regular or special meeting of the city council.

If the council chooses to set a public hearing, publication requirements could be met for the June 20 meeting. If the council files the denial recommendation, it would notify the applicant in writing of the 10-day requirement to request a hearing if the applicant wishes to pursue the action further.

-- An ordinance accepting a general warranty deed and a permanent easement for the Lexington Avenue extension project, second and third readings.

The developer of Lexington Place Subdivision has submitted plans for sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and streets that conform to the city specifications.

-- Motions accepting a water main relocation on Bessie Street and a hydrant and valve relocation on Independence Street, and authorizing final payment to Monroe Plumbing and Heating Company.