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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
APRIL 11, 2019
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Elianor Vessali
John Nichols
Dennis Maloney
City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Assistant City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order
by Mayor Mooney at 6:47 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in the Council Chambers of the City of
College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 7784 0.
1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
Hear Visitors Comments
Elianor Vessali, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Army
2nd Lt. Peter H. Burks.
Jorge Sanchez, College Station, came before Council to express his concerns about the “Urban Heat
Island Effect” which raises temperatures near urban areas. He stated it is brought about by the
continual widening of roads and removing native vegetation and earth for impervious surfaces. He
would like to see discussions about alternative methods of shaping our environment which prevent
this effect and conversations on alternative modes of transportation to handle large volumes of
people, thus lessening the need for more paved surfaces.
CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
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March 28, 2019 Workshop Meeting
March 28, 2019 Regular Meeting
2b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving a renewal of a General Services
Contract with Emergicon, LLC to provide ambulance billing, accounts receivable and
delinquent account collection services for an annual not-to-exceed amount of $155,000.
2c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving annual water meter purchases
from Aqua Metric Sales Company through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC).
Based on the contract unit pricing, the estimated annual expenditure for water meters is:
$174,427.77.
2d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to award a bid for an Annual Price Agreement
for the rental of Heavy Equipment/Machinery for an amount not to exceed $150,000.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 04-11-19-01
authorizing the establishment of a public utility corridor for the Northeast Wastewater Trunk
Line Project Phase 2 within certain College Station greenways located generally east of Art &
Myra Bright Park (formerly known as Raintree Park) and east of Wilderness Drive in College
Station, and the determination that the use of greenways property is allowable and that no
other feasible or prudent alternative exists for the public utility corridor for the project, and
that all reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such
greenways.
Donald Harman, Director of Public Works, stated that the City of College Station is developing a
wastewater trunk line project to increase capacity in the northern part of the City. Phase 2 of the
project will include the construction of a 48-inch sanitary sewer trunk line from north of Art & Myra
Bright Park (previously known as Raintree Park) to the Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Mr. Harmon explained that in order to build the project, a public utility corridor is being proposed
generally along an existing utility corridor that crosses two city-owned greenways sections known
as the Raintree Subdivision tract and the City of College Station 34.10 acre tract. The public utility
corridor will allow for development of the wastewater project as well as existing and future utilities.
No other feasible or prudent alternative for the public utility corridors exist for the project, and all
reasonable planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such greenways.
Staff recommends approval of this item, which will establish a public utility corridor across portions
of the Raintree Subdivision tract and the City of College Station’s 34.10 acre tract.
At approximately 7:06 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:06 p.m.
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Resolution No. 04-11-
19-01 authorizing the establishment of a public utility corridor for the Northeast Wastewater Trunk
Line Project Phase 2 within certain College Station greenways located generally east of Art & Myra
Bright Park (formerly known as Raintree Park) and east of Wilderness Drive in College Station, and
the determination that the use of greenways property is allowable and that no other feasible or
prudent alternative exists for the public utility corridor for the project, and that all reasonable
planning measures have been taken to minimize the harm to such greenways. The motion carried
unanimously.
2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approving a contract for planning
services in the amount of $167,500 with Planning NEXT for the Comprehensive Plan 10-Year
Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
Justin Golbabai, Planning and Development, stated that this contract is for planning services with
Planning NEXT for the Comprehensive Plan 10-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report. This
planning process will begin in May 2019 and is expected to conclude by June 2020. A
Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee made up of members of City Council, the Planning and
Zoning Commission and citizens will serve as the policy steering committee for this process. Thi s
contract includes the following timeframes and deliverables:
Phase 1: Preparation - May - June 2019
Communications & Outreach Plan
Public Participation Plan
Phase 2: Listening & Learning June - October 2019
Informational Interviews of Key Stakeholders
Public Input Work Sessions & Online Activities
Public Input and Stakeholder Outreach Report & Presentation
Best Practices Report & Presentation
Phase 3: Analysis October 2019 - March 2020
Analysis of existing land use and transportation situation & plan
Development of alternative land use and transportation scenarios
Public Workshop with alternative scenarios
Phase 4: Finalization March 2020 - June 2020
Draft and Presentation of the 10-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report
Adoption of the Final Report
Implementation: June 2020 – June 2021
Adoption of Comprehensive Plan amendments implementing the 10-year evaluation and
appraisal report
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve a contract for
planning services in the amount of $167,500 with Planning NEXT for the Comprehensive Plan 10-
Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report. The motion carried unanimously.
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3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a construction contract with Kieschnick
General Contractors, in the amount of $362,776 for the development of the Georgie K. Fitch
Park Trail, connecting Georgie K. Fitch to the Ringer Library.
David Schmitz, Director of Parks & Recreation, stated that the proposed construction project at
Georgie K. Fitch Park will provide a safe, passable connection point from the park to the Larry J.
Ringer Library. This project includes a concrete trail way crossing Bee Creek and lighting along the
trail. Mr. Schmitz explained that the two (2) sealed, competitive bids were received and opened on
March 5, 2019, at 2 p.m. and the funds for this project are budgeted through the Community
Development Block Grant.
Staff recommends approval and award of the construction contract with Kieschnick General
Contractors for the development of the Georgie K. Fitch Park Trail in the amount of $362,776 with
ninety (90) construction days.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve a construction
contract with Kieschnick General Contractors, in the amount of $362,776 for the development of
the Georgie K. Fitch Park Trail, connecting Georgie K. Fitch to the Ringer Library. The motion
carried unanimously.
4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 04-11-19-04 in support of
H.B. No. 884 relating to designating a portion of Texas Avenue in Brazos County as the
Carolyn and John David Crow Memorial Parkway.
Brian Piscacek, Assistant to the City Manager - Special Projects, stated that Representative John
Raney introduced H.B. No. 884 in the 86th legislative session. Upon passage it would designate a
portion of Texas Avenue in Brazos County between the intersection with East Villa Maria Rd in
Bryan and the intersection with Krenek Tap Road in College Station as the Carolyn and John David
Crow Memorial Parkway. This designation is in addition to any other designation.
Mr. Piscacek explained that John David Crow played football for Texas A&M and in 1957 received
the honor of winning the Heisman Trophy. After 11 years in the NFL and various coaching and
administrative jobs for both the NFL and college teams, he and his wife Carolyn retir ed to College
Station until their passing in 2015 and 2016. Additionally, the proposed "Fun for All Playground"
at Central Park in College Station will have a 1/3rd size football field with bleachers seating up to
400 people named for Carolyn and John David Crow. Mr. Piscacek also explained that this
resolution is not a City-initiated designation of a memorial highway, it does not involve any cost on
behalf of the City, and is separate from any City naming procedures.
Mary Hirsch, College Station, came before Council to state her concerns on the HB 884 proposal to
designate a portion of Texas Avenue as the “Carolyn and John David Crow Memorial Highway.”
Ms. Hirsch stated her concerns were that Texas Avenue is an enduring and historic part of Bryan -
College Station, and that HB 884 may become a precedent that could have future effects on other
principal roadways that have existed for over 25 years.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted three (3) for and four (4) opposed, with Mayor Mooney and
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Councilmembers Rektorik, Vessali, and Nichols voting against, to take no action on Resolution No.
04-11-19-04, in support of H.B. No. 884 relating to designating a portion of Texas Avenue in Brazos
County as the Carolyn and John David Crow Memorial Parkway. The motion failed.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted five (5) for and two (2) opposed, with Councilmembers Brick and
Maloney voting against, to adopt Resolution No. 04-11-19-04, in support of H.B. No. 884 relating
to designating a portion of Texas Avenue in Brazos County as the Carolyn and John David Crow
Memorial Parkway. The motion carried.
5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding appointments to the Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Greenway Advisory Board.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint Kyle LeBlanc to the
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenway Advisory Board. The motion carried unanimously.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items and review of standing
list of Council generated agenda items: A Council Member may inquire about a subject for
which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation
of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the
subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Councilmember Harvell inquired on the future agenda item “Parking in Residential Neighborhoods,”
and requested that it be returned before the beginning of football season.
7. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council
at 7:34 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary