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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
JUNE 27, 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, Deputy 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 6:32 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 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.
Presentation proclaiming July 2019 as Smart Irrigation Month.
Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation to Gary Mechler, Director of Water Services, proclaiming
July 2019, as Smart Irrigation Month.
Presentation proclaiming July 2019 as Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness Month.
Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation to the Baylor Scott & White Beautiful Community Smiles
Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Team, Theresa A. Lafleur and Sally McKee, proclaiming July 2019 as
Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness Month.
Presentation of Historic Marker 101 by the Historic Preservation Committee to the Matthew s
family for their residence at 602 West Dexter Street.
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Gerald Burgner, Historic Preservation Committee Chairperson, provided a brief overview of the
Historic Marker program. Mayor Mooney, Linda Harvell, and Dennis Maloney presented Historical
Marker 101 to the Matthews family for a residence located at 602 West Dexter Street. Also present
were members of the Historical Preservation Committee.
Presentation of Historic Marker 102 by the Historic Preservation Committee to the Hindman
family for their residence at 805 Hawthorn Drive.
Gerald Burgner, Historic Preservation Committee Chairperson, provided a brief overview of the
Historic Marker program. Mayor Mooney, Linda Harvell, and Dennis Maloney presented Historical
Marker 102 to the Hindman family for a residence located at 805 Hawthorn Drive. Also present
were members of the Historical Preservation Committee.
Hear Visitors Comments
Elianor Vessali, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Marine
Capt. Paul C. Alaniz.
Jorge Sanchez, College Station, submitted written comments on his desire to see a Farmers Market
in the Midtown Development.
Diane Davis, College Station, submitted written comments on a potential YMCA in College Station.
CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
June 13, 2019 Workshop Meeting
June 13, 2019 Regular Meeting
2b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the change order to the contract
general agreement with Azteca Systems Inc. Cityworks licensing upgrade from Essentials to
Premium with unlimited seats for Public Works, Water, and Parks and Recreation
departments in the amount of $40,000.
2c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the approval of a contract with
Musco Sports Lighting LLC. for athletic field LED lighting upgrades at Bee Creek Park
baseball/softball fields for $403,137.
2d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with Jamail and
Smith Construction LP. in the amount of $538,798.24 for improvements to Gabbard Park and
Thomas Park.
2e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the approval of a construction
contract for roofing services from Dura-Last Inc. in the amount of $261,996.39.
2f. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of a professional services
contract with Johnson & Pace Inc. in the amount of $285,675 for the professional engineering
services related to the Fleet Fuel System Rehabilitation Project.
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2g. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a professional services contract
with KIT Professionals Inc. in the amount of $193,342 for the design and construction phase
services for the FM 2818 Utility Relocations Project.
2h. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the final payment in the amount of
$194,050.05 for work completed under the Relocation Reimbursement Agreement between the
City of College Station and the Explorer Pipeline Company.
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 regarding Ordinance No. 2019-
4102 vacating and abandoning a .050 acre portion of a 15-foot wide Public Utility Easement
dedicated in Volume 11660, Page 140, of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas and lying
within Lots 10R-A and 11R-A, Block 5 of the Greens Prairie Center, Phase 2A Amending Plat,
a subdivision recorded in Volume 12385, Page 180, of the Deed Records of Brazos County,
Texas.
Erika Bridges, Planning and Development, presented a 15-foot public utility easement that is located
within Lot 10R-A and 11R-A, Block 5 of the Greens Prairie Center Phase 2A Amending Plat,
according to the subdivision plat recorded in Volume 12385, Page 180, of the Deed Records of
Brazos County. This public utility easement abandonment will accommodate future development
of the aforementioned lots and currently have no existing utilities in the easement.
At approximately 6:59 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:59 p.m.
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 adopt Ordinance No. 2019-
4102, vacating and abandoning a .050 acre portion of a 15-foot wide Public Utility Easement
dedicated in Volume 11660, Page 140, of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas and lying
within Lots 10R-A and 11R-A, Block 5 of the Greens Prairie Center, Phase 2A Amending Plat, a
subdivision recorded in Volume 12385, Page 180, of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2019-4103 amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use and Character Map from
Estate to Suburban Commercial for approximately 1.3 acres, generally located southwest of
the intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and White’s Creek Lane.
Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant has requested an amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use and Character Map from Estate to Suburban
Commercial as a step toward permitting a small-scale commercial development on approximately
1.3 acres located along Greens Prairie Road West at the periphery of the White’s Creek Subdivision.
She explained that the goal for College Station’s Future Land Use and Character is to create a
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community with strong, unique neighborhoods, protected rural areas, special districts, distinct
corridors, and a protected and enhanced natural environment.
The subject property and surrounding area are identified in the Comprehensive Plan as part of
Growth Area II. Growth Area II states that “due to the prevailing rural character, [the Estate portion
of Growth Area II] should remain rural in character and be developed at a low intensity. A
significant portion of the total area shall be retained as natural areas, parks, or open spaces with land
uses clustered or placed on large lots.” The Urban area within Growth Area II encourages intense
commercial development and high-density multi-family. Neither character designation within
Growth Area II addresses transitional uses between the Urban and Estate designations, so staff
believes the requested amendment will further the goals of the Comprehensive Plan by stepping
down the intensity of uses along the Greens Prairie corridor. Further amendments to allow more
intense land uses in this immediate area are discouraged due to a limited future street network and
utility constraints in this area, as well as to retain the existing rural character of the White’s Creek
Subdivision.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item on June 6, 2019 and voted 6-0 to
recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval.
At approximately 7:09 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:09 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Brick voting
against, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-4103, amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use
and Character Map from Estate to Suburban Commercial for approximately 1.3 acres, generally
located southwest of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and White’s Creek Lane. The
motion carried.
3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2019-4104 amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2 “Official
Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the
zoning district boundaries from E Estate to SC Suburban Commercial on approximately 1.3
acres of land generally located south west of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and
White’s Creek Lane.
Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to rezone approximately 1.3 acres
generally located south west of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and White’s Creek
Lane from E Estate to SC Suburban Commercial. This request is in conjunction with a request to
amend the Comprehensive Plan from Estate to Suburban Commercial as a future land use.
Ms. Lazo explained that the property can be marketed under the current zoning which allows for
large-lot residential uses. However, to plat the property in the proposed configuration, a portion of
White’s Creek Lane would have to be constructed to meet the City’s fire lane standard s. If the
requested rezoning request were to be approved, the subject property would be granted access from
Greens Prairie Road, improving the property’s marketability.
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The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item on June 6, 2019 and voted 6-0 to
recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval.
At approximately 7:29 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Rebecca Fielding, College Station, spoke regarding the use of this property and how a possible
business may take away from the environment and residential feel of the area.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:33 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-
4104, amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2 “Official Zoning
Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning
district boundaries from E Estate to SC Suburban Commercial on approximately 1.3 acres of land
generally located south west of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and White’s Creek
Lane. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a construction contract with Elliott
Construction LLC. in the amount of $2,349,770 for the construction of the Northeast Sanitary
Sewer Trunk Line Phase 2 Project.
Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Public Works, stated that the Northeast Sanitary Sewer Trunk
Line Phase 2 Project consists of constructing approximately 3,900 LF of 42 -inch fiberglass sewer
pipe, 400 LF of 60-inch steel casing pipe, and associated connecting pipes, generally located from
just north of Raintree Park through the city’s greenway property, east of Wilderness Drive, and
ending at the Carters Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve a construction
contract with Elliott Construction LLC. in the amount of $2,349,770 for the construction of the
Northeast Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Phase 2 Project. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the appointment of the Board of
Directors for Rock Prairie Management District No. 2.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember
Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint Hays Glover (Position
No. 1), Uri Geva (Position No. 2), and Mark Lindemulder (Position No. 3), to terms ending June 1,
2023 to the Board of Directors for Rock Prairie Management District No. 2. The motion carried
unanimously.
10. 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 infor mation 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.
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Councilmember Maloney requested a report on opportunities for the city to engage in promoting
tourism, entertainment, and local events through Channel 19 and online.
Councilmember Rektorik requested a report on the Weekend of Remembrance cost, estimate of
attendance, and local economic impact.
11. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council
at 7:43 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2019.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary