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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/1983 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1983 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Ringer, McIlhaney, Prause, Jones, Runnels COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, City Attorney Denton, City Planner Mayo, City Engineer Pullen, Asst. Director of Planning Callaway, City Secretary Jones, Deputy City Secretary/Council Coordinator Martin, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Tax Assessor-Collector Dickson, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Traffic Engineer Black VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Before beginning the Regular meeting, Mayor Halter signed a proclamation designating April 10th and llth as "Rememberance of Holocaust" day. Carol Parzen explained the proclamation while Emanuel Parzen read it aloud to visitors. Mayor Halter presented a pen set with the Supreme Court seal and a photograph to City Attorney Lowell Denton in recognition and rememberance of his recent admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Councilman Runnels expressed his appreciation to Councilman Ringer and Councilman Jones for their services and efforts for the City of College Station. The terms of both officials will expire the upcoming elections. Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Special W0~shgp Meeting, March 2, 1983 and the Regulg~_qitY Council Meeting, March 10, 1983. Councilman Boughton pointed out on page 6 of the March 10th meeting that the word "back" should be changed to "backup" in the last sentence in paragraph 1. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the minutes with the above correction. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 2 - Public hga~ing on the q~e~0n 0~ r~zonin~ the following 2 tracts in the Woodcreek Subdivision: Tract A: 6.96 acre tract approximately 200 feet north of Woodcreek Drive and app~o~%m~tely 2200 feet east of Texas Avenue, and Tract B: 6.85 acre tract on the north side of Woodcreek Drive apprgxima~ely 3600 feet east of Texas Avenue from Agricultural-Open District A-O to Townhouse-Rowhouse District R-3. 003833 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ?HURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1983 PAGE 2 %pplication is in the name of Woodcreek Joint Venture. %sst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He indicated that the request includes two tracts within the Woodcreek Subdivision. Tract A is a 6.96 acre tract located approximately 200 feet north of Woodcreek Drive and Tract B is a 6.95 acre tract located on the north side of Noodcreek Drive. The request is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and utilities can be provided to both tracts by developer-installed improvements. The P&Z Commission recommends approval of this request. ~ayor Halter opened the public hearing. Zddie Schultz, applicant, spoke in favor of the rezoning. ~hen no one else spoke, Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. %genda Item No. 3 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoni~ the above. 2ouncilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1415 rezoning the above ~wo tracts in the Woodcreek Subdivision as requested by applicant. ~ouncilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which passed unanimously with louncilman Jones abstaining from the vote. ~genda Item No. 4 - Public hearing on the proR99e~ use of Revenue _Sharing Funds. )eputy Finance Director Schroeder presented the item. He indicated that he public hearing is part of the Federal Revenue Sharing requirements to allow input from the public on the use of the funds in the upcoming year. {e stated that the projected amount of funds is approximately $600,000. {ayor Halter opened the public hearing. ~ruce Fischer, Chairman of the R.S.V.P. advisory council, asked for a 25% _ncrease of last year's request. The R.S.V.P. program administers the hours senior citizen volunteers. The amount of $2,250 of Revenue Sharing ~unds is requested for the upcoming year. ~lara Mounce, of the Bryan Library, spoke on the success of the library and ~he bookmobile. She expressed thanks to the Council for past support of .he library. ~en no one else spoke, Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. He noted ~at there would be another public hearing on the proposed use of Revenue ~haring Funds before the new budget is approved. ~genda Item No. 5 - CONSENT AGENDA: ~IDS: Consideration of bids on substation maintenance. 00383/ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1983 PAGE 3 PLATS: Preliminary plat - Villa on the Rio Grande. Final plat - Reconsideration of the resubdivision of Reserve E Plantation Oaks Addition Section 1. Councilman Runnels requested that Plantation Oaks be removed from the consent agenda. The bids and plats were approved by common consent. Councilman Jones indicated that he was the applicant of the plat of Villa on the Rio Grande and abstained from the CounciI"s consent of this plat. PLANTATION OAKS City Planner Mayo presented the item by explaining the previous discussion of the Council and the problems of access to the property as requested. Mayor Halter included that the item was postponed at the last meeting so the City Attorney could answer some questions regarding this plat. Concerns have been expressed about the status of Lot 3. City Attorney Denton stated that in the past, once a lot is plated by the city in the absence of regulations which would deny the lot access, the lot would be entitled to some direct access if it is plated as the abutting property to a public street. He suggested an alternative to denial of the as to lot 3, might be for the Council to stipulate a condition at the time of approval that lot 3 would only be entitled to access per future project review. He included that if the condition is approved, the stipulation should be shown on a legend on the plat. After further discusion relating to the history of this tract, Wesley Hall, representing the applicant, stated that the present owner of Lot 3 acquired the property separately from Lot 4. At the time of selling lot 4, the applicant tried to include lot 3 with lot 4 but the purchaser did not want lot 3. Councilman Runnels felt that the council should look at the tract of Reserve E as a single piece of property with multiple ownership. Wesley Hall stated that the problem with the plat seems to be providing 200 feet between the intersection and the access point. City Attorney Denton asked Mr. Hall if he objected to a limitation on the plat that would subject access to the property by approval of PRC. Wesley Hall replied that he did not object to this but hoped that some access would be provided along the frontage road or Highway 30. Councilman Boughton stated that she still felt that this was a major intersection and any access point should be located at the minimum of 200 feet from the intersection. 0 ,3835 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1983 PAGE 4 Mr. Hall pointed out that lower speed limits, adding traffic lights, and off and on ramps should provide better and safer traffic flow in the area. Councilman McIlhaney asked if the Highway Department was contacted on possible future widening of that intersection. Mr. Hall replied that he had not spoken with the Highway Department. Director of Capital Improvements Ash read the dates of the building permits that were issued and all were following the adoption of the subdivision zoning ordinance. Mayor Halter stated that the County Clerk should not be accepting deeds by their metes and bounds. After further discussion, Councilman Runnels moved approval of subdividing lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 subject to P.R.C. approval of access points to lot 3. City Attorney Denton shall apply language to this plat to stipulate this motion. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Runnels, Jones, McIlhaney, Prause AGAINST: Councilman Ringer Agenda Item No. 6 - Discussion of amending school zone hours regulating 20 m.p.h, speeds. Traffic Engineer Black presented the item. He stated that questions have been asked regarding 20 m.p.h, speed limits in the school zones for 2 hours in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. He explained a study that he conducted on the number of pedestrians that pass through the school areas at various times. Councilman Boughton stated that she lives by a school and usually when she passes by after children get in school, there are very few or no pedestrians. Councilman Jones suggested returning to the flashing yellow lights that would indicate to drivers to reduce their speed. Don Ney, of Oakwood school, spoke against reducin~ the hours of school zone traffic regulations. He pointed out that in the future when this t~pe item is considered, the school should be notified. The school was notified oi this discussion. The Council agreed that this item should be returned at a later time after the Traffic Engineer has received additional input from the School District. Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of accepting._ petition submi'tted _b_y_ R.D. 003836 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ?HURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1983 PAGE 5 Martell and C.W. Hedderman for annexation of 21.02 acres of land. City Secretary Jones presented the item. She indicated that the petition concerns Tract 2 of the Foxfire Subdivision, and Mr. Martell and Mr. Hedderman are sole owners of the tract. Councilman Ringer moved to accept the petition and have staff begin usual procedures prior to annexation and prepare a report for the council on whether or not this annexation is recommended and on what the implications of this annexation would be. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of a Resolution supporting Lake Millican funding. Mayor Halter presented the item. He asked for the council's comments on supporting the Lake Millican project. He noted that this project differs from a previous one with a similar title. City Manager Bardell pointed out the approximate areas of the proposed reservoir and dam. Mayor Halter asked to hear comments from the public. No one spoke. Mayor Halter concluded that a reservoir will be needed for future water supply and the area could provide recreation facilities to citizens. After further discussion, Councilman Runnels moved approval of Resolution No. ~-24-83-8 which supports appropriations for a Lake on the Navasota River. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of a Resolution on Senate Bill 1079 and House Bill 1861. City Manager Bardell presented the item. He stated that beginning in 1973, the Texas Legislature passed Article 1435a which enabled certain public entities to join together to finance the purchase of electric generation and transmission capacity to insure control over their destinies. It has been amended twice to include other cities. This bill would allow the cities of College Station, Kirbyville, Newton, Caldwell, and Hearne to take advantage of economics of scale that can be achieved through municipal power agencies. Mayor Halter asked for comments from the public. Dan Puckett, of the Ea~le, asked if an agreement between all 5 cities could create an agency that would have the right of eminent domain. O0'3'R 3 7 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1983 PAGE 6 City Manager Bardell replied that they would have the right of eminent domain. However, their intentions are to seek wholesale power from another area and have it transmitted, and not to build any power agency in the area; therefore, there is no need for eminent domain. Councilman Ringer moved approval of Resolution No. 3-24-83-9. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ~genda Item No. 10 - Consideration of an amendment to the Traffic Code concerning.regulations of bigycle traffic. Traffic Engineer Black presented the item. He showed the council maps of the current bicycle lanes and also pointed out prohibited areas for bicycle travel. He stated that if this ordinance is passed it will become a part of the traffic code. Councilman Jo~es asked if a time ]~riodwould be Riven to all citizens so that they are madea~re of the changes. City Attorney Denton replied that there will be a 5 day period of warning, 30 days of $10.00 fines, and $37.50 thereafter. Councilman Boughton suggested that Wellborn Road be prohibited for bicycle traffic. After further discussion, Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1416 amending the Traffic Code. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. COUNCIL CONCERNS Councilman Boughton stated that the pedestrian walks on College Main and University and Nagle and University are really bad crosswalks. Pedestrians crossing the street causes vehicles with a green light to wait and the light usually turns red before they can go. Traffic Engineer Black indicated that he would look into solving the problem. Councilman McIhaney asked if procedures were being delayed on the petition that was accepted on 55 acres of land to be annexed. City Secretary Jones replied that there has been discussion of including other submitted annexation petitions for the same area together with this tract. Director of Capital Improvements Ash also indicated that a utility 003838 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1983 PAGE 7 extension plan has to be written and it is easier to look at extension plans for an entire tract. Councilman Jones pointed out that Deacon Street, west of Jennifer St., has some patched areas needing to be repaired. It has continually been washin~ out and causing problems for traffic. Agenda Item No. 11 - Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 12 - Closed session to discuss land acquisition [6252-17(f)] and personnel [6~2-17(g)]. The council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. Agenda Item No. 13 - Action on closed session. Councilman Runnels moved to appoint the following members to the Capital Improvements Committee for the upcoming meetings to discuss future Capital Improvements. Jim Scarmardo Cindy Urbanik John Crompton John Wormuth Ron Gay Mike Owens Pat Seigert W.D. Fitch Gary Oneal Judy Phillips Mary Grays Charles McCandless Malcolm Richards Charles Wiggins Roger Feldman Dennis Dri$~oll Ben Downs Danny Stribling Eddie Schultz Councilman Ringer seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Runnels moved to appoint Robert Logan to the Southeast Texas Higher Education Authority for the upcoming year. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Boughton moved to authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Wick Mckean for 15.69 acres of land being lot 19 Sandstone Addition in the amount of $16,000. per acre. Mayor Halter stated that this purchase is for development of parks and the money was approved in the last bond election. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the acquisition of two parcels of the Southern Pacific right-of-way for public street extensions. The extensions of Holleman Street and of Southwest Parkway west of FM 2154 across the Southern Pacific right-of-way are consistent 003839 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1983 PAGE 8 with existing city street plans and they are a public necessity. City Attorney Denton is authorized to negotiate with Southern Pacific Railroad toward a voluntary acquisition of that property and to obtain a preliminary appraisal and current survey. The cause of failure in voluntary acquisition, the initiation of conde~ation proceedings is authorized. 2ouncilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ~genda Item N°· !~.T..~d~ourn. ~ayor Halter adjourned the meeting. %TTEST: APPROVED: Gary H )ian 'JWo~e-s-,- 'C~--Secretary 003 8/ 0 RESOLUTION NO. 3-24-83-8 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR A LAKE ON THE NAVASOTA RIVER WHEREAS, development of water resources is essential to the future welfare and prosperity of the citizens of this nation;~ and, WHEREAS, present water needs as well as the projected ments of this city indicate an urgent necessity to establish an additional water supply system; and, WHEREAS, other communities throughout the Brazos River Basin also face the problem of developing adequate water supplies to meet future needs; and, WHEREAS, the proposed lake on the Navasota River is the only remaining undeveloped in-basin source of additional water supply with the potential for producing the large quantities that will be required; and, WHEREAS, the proposed lake would further be utilized to prevent uncontrolled and detrimental flooding from the Navasota River watershed; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION THAT this Council considers the development of a lake on the Navasota River to be of prime importance to the future of this community and wishes to record its support of the appropriations request to fund the Corps of Engineers in their work on this urgently-needed project, and that this resolution be made a part of the minutes of this meeting and that copies be forwarded to the Congressional Subcommittees on Energy and Water Develop- ment. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ATTEST: Dl.".n Jon~/City Secretary 24th DAY OF March APPROVED: Gary H~o~', Mayor 0038 RESOLUTION NO. 3-24-83-9 WHEREAS, the City of College Station is engaged in the distribution of electrical energy to its citizen owners and; WHEREAS, the City Council is cognizant of its public utility responsibility in connection with the provision of electrical service in +'~ most cost effective manner. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the City Council is in favor of the passage of Senate Bill 1079 aud House Bill 1861 which bills will enable the City of College Station to explore the feasi- bility in a cost effective manner of alternate sources of energy for the citizens of College Station. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 24thDAY OF March , 1983. APPROVED: Gary Nalt~er~ ~yor ATTEST: ~~~ ar Dian Jone~ City Secret y 0038 3 RESOLUTION NO. 3-24-83-13 WHEREAS, the City of College Station has previously attempted to negotiate with the Southern Pacific Railroad for a right of way and crossing accommodation for Holleman Drive immediately west of FM 2154 in the city limits of College Station, and WHEREAS, Southern Pacific has been unwilling to agree to any arrangement unless the City absorbed all costs of the crossing and signalization thereof, and WHEREAS, the City of College Station must acquire a crossing for Holleman Drive and for Southwest Parkway over the Southern Pacific Railroad line to accommodate existing and future traffic needs, and to comply with city street planning, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City of College Station will proceed to acquire a right of way for a public street extensions at Holleman Drive and Southwest Parkway across the Southern Pacific Railroad immediately west of FM 2154, paying for such rights of way the necessary consideration for voluntary acquisition or acquisition by eminent domain, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney is authorized to negotiate with the Southern Pacific Railroad toward voluntary acquisition, and to initiate condemnation proceedings where necessary. IT IS ADDITIONALLY RESOLVED that the Engineering Department shall prepare and furnish current surveys of the parcel. The City Attorney is authorized to obtain a preliminary appraisal, and to seek court ordered access, if necessary, for survey purposes. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 24th day of March, 1 APPROVED: CITY SE~ARY O03fl . , GUEST REGISTER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. 18. 4. 21 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 11. 28. 12. 29. 13. 30. 14. 31. 15. 32. 16. 33. 17. GUEST REGISTER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY~ MARCH 24~ 1983 7:00 P.M. 11. 12. 13. 30. 31. 16. 32.