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Mayor
Ron Silvia
Mayor Pro Tempore
Ben White
City Manager
Glenn Brown
Council Members
John Happ
Ron Gay
Lynn McIlhaney
Chris Scotti
David Ruesink
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Minutes
City Council Workshop and Regular Meetings
Thursday, December 14, 2006, 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Mayor Pro Tern White, Council
members Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Ruesink, Scotti
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary
Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Management Team
Mayor Silvia called the workshop meeting to order at 1 :35 p.m.
Council member Scotti was absent from the workshop meeting.
Workshop Al!:enda Item No.1 ww Presentation. possible action. and discussion on
items listed on the consent al!:enda.
Consent Agenda Item No. 13.16 - Presentation. possible action. and discussion regarding
amendment of funding agreement with Research Vallev Partnership.
Deputy City Manager Terry L. Childers clarified this item.
Consent Agenda item No. 13.17 - Presentation. possible action. and discussion on a
resolution supporting a communitv investment incentive for the Texas Institute for
Preclinical Studies (TIPS).
Deputy City Manager Terry L. Childers answered questions of the City Council.
Workshop Al!:enda Item No. 2 ww Presentation. possible action. and discussion
rel!:ardinl!: Collel!:e Station 2007 State Lel!:islative Prol!:ram.
Deputy City Manager Terry L. Childers expressed the staffs desire for the City Council
to consider three elements ofthe 2007 State Legislative Program noted below. Also, staff
requested Council consideration and support of the 2007 Texas Municipal League
resolutions and the Tex-21 Regional and local resolutions. Staff recommended the
following legislative priorities for Council consideration:
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. Sales Tax Extension
. Opposition to Appraisal and Revenue Caps
. Texas Recreation and Parks Account
Staff recommended adoption of its 2007 State Legislative Program and direct the City
Manager to pursue the priorities as established by Council.
Mr. Dan Shelby, the city's legislative consultant made comments pertaining to the City
of College Station priorities and answered questions of the City Council.
Council member Gay moved to approve the 2007 State Legislative Program and directed
the City Manager to pursue the priorities as established by Council. Council member
Happ seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Scotti
Workshop Al!:enda Item No. 3 00 Presentation, possible action, and discussion
rel!:ardinl!: proposed annexation areas and related cost considerations.
Lance Simms, Acting Director of Planning and Development Services presented a
summary of annexation history in College Station, purpose for seeking new annexation,
annexation requirements, existing annexation plan, fiscal impacts and the four areas
(totaling 3,411 acres) to be considered for possible annexation under the exempt status at
this time. Mr. Simms pointed out that a three year annexation plan was in the
development stage and will be presented to the City Council in 2007.
Council member Gay directed staff to move forward with an ordinance for an annexation
plan to include Option 1 - 6,752 acres or 74% of allowable area and the immediate
impacts upon annexation of the two additional areas recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tern White seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously, 6-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Scotti
Council recessed for a short break at 3:20 p.m. and reconvened the workshop meeting at
3:36 p.m.
Workshop Al!:enda Item No. 4 -- Presentation. possible action. and discussion
regarding the appointment of an Internal Auditor.
City Manager Glenn Brown described the Charter provision adopted by the voters in May
2006. He described his vision for the role of an Internal Auditor, an Audit Committee,
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duties of an Audit Committee, and the role of City Manager with this new position. Mr.
Brown noted that funds are currently budgeted and available in the City Manager's
budget. He presented the following three decision points:
. Establishment of internal audit function
. Establishment of an Audit Committee
. Determine implementation plan for audit function
o Develop plan internally; appoint Internal Auditor
o Contract with a firm to provide internal audit function.
Council Member McIlhaney moved to create an Audit committee and have the Audit
Committee members examine the options of an internal or outsourcing this function.
The Audit Committee would consist of three Council Members. Mayor Pro Tern White
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Scotti
Workshop Al!:enda Item No. 5 00 Presentation. possible action and discussion
rel!:ardinl!: the status of a site development plan for a new City Hall.
Director of Public Works Mark Smith provided a brief overview of background
information, update on the Dartmouth Extension, completion of the 2nd floor of the
Municipal Court Building, a site development plan and a conservative cost estimate for a
new City Hall.
Council directed staff to proceed with the consultant regarding a site development plan
for a new City Hall.
Workshop Al!:enda Item No.6 -- Presentation. possible action, and discussion on
future al!:enda items: A Council Member mav inquire about a subject for which
notice has not been l!:iven. A statement of specific factual information or the
recitation of existinl!: policv mav be l!:iven. Anv deliberation shall be limited to a
proposal to place the subject on an al!:enda for a subsequent meetinl!:.
Council member McIlhaney requested a report regarding the Tourism Security
Conference.
Council member Gay requested a future workshop agenda item on the sale ofthe second
Business Park (Spring Creek). Council member Ruesink seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously, 6-0.
Mayor Pro Tern White requested a January 2007 workshop agenda item regarding a
Public Safety Communications Grant for an Interoperable Communications system.
Council member McIlhaney seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0.
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FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Scotti
Workshop Al!:enda Item No.7 -- Presentation, possible action. and discussion
rel!:ardinl!: upcominl!: events and/or meetinl!:s of the Collel!:e Station City Council.
Council reviewed their upcoming events.
Workshop Al!:enda Item No.8 -- Discussion. review and possible action rel!:ardinl!:
the followinl!: meetinl!:s: Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Vallev Council of
Governments. Cemeterv Committee. City Center, CSISD/City Joint Meetinl!:.
Desil!:n Review Board. Fraternal Partnership, Historic Preservation Committee.
Interfaith Dialol!:ue Association. Interl!:overnmental Committee and School District.
Joint Relief Fundinl!: Review Committee. Librarv Committee, Makinl!: Cities Livable
Conference. Metropolitan Planninl!: Orl!:anization. Outside Al!:encv Fundinl!:
Review. Parks and Recreation Board. Planninl!: and Zoninl!: Commission. Sister City
Association, TAMU Student Senate. Research Vallev Partnership. Rel!:ional
Transportation Committee for Council of Governments. Transportation
Committee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversil!:ht Committee. Wolf Pen Creek TIF Board.
Zoninl!: Board of Adiustments.
Mayor Pro Tern White and Council member Ruesink presented a briefreport regarding
the National League of Cities Conference held in Reno, Nevada in December.
Council member McIlhaney conveyed comments from the Brazos County Health
Department Board meeting.
Workshop Al!:enda Item No.9 ww Executive Session
At 5:04 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would
convene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.087 of the Open
Meetings Act, to seek the advice of our attorney with respect to pending and
contemplated litigation and Economic Development negotiations.
Consultation with Attornev {Gov't Code Section 551.071} The City Council may
seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending and contemplated litigation subject
or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. Litigation is an ongoing
process and questions may arise as to a litigation tactic or settlement offer, which
needs to be discussed with the City Council. Upon occasion the City Council may
need information from its attorney as to the status of a pending or contemplated
litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. After
executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The
following subject(s) may be discussed:
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a. TCEQ Docket No. 2002-1147-UCR, Applications of Brushy Water Supply and
College Station (Westside/Highway 60)
b. TCEQ Docket No. 2003-0544MWD, Application of Nantucket, Ltd.
c. TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request.
d. Cause No. 03-002098-CV-85, Brazos County, College Station v. Wellborn
Special Utility District
e. Civil Action No. H-04-4558, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas,
Houston Division, College Station v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, etc., and
Wellborn Special Utility District
f. Civil Action No. H-04-3876, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas,
Houston Division, JK Development v. College Station
g. GUD No. 9530 - Gas Cost Prudence Review, Atmos Energy Corporation
h. GUD No. 9560 - Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) rate increases,
Atmos Energy Corporation
1. Cause No. GN-5020l2, Travis County, TMPA v. PUC (College Station filed
Intervention 7/6/05)
J. Cause No. 06-000703-CV-85, Patricia Moore, et al. v. Ross Stores, Inc., City of
College Station, et al.
k. Possible settlement water CCN with Wellborn
I. Possible settlement of sewer CCN issue
m. Legal aspects of Lease Agreements for No.4 Water Well and possible purchase
of or lease of another water site from City of Bryan
n. C.C.N. Issue for Sewer & Water regarding possible overlaps by City of College
Station and City of Bryan
Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.087} The City Council may
deliberate on commercial or financial information that the City Council has received from
a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near
the city with which the City Council in conducting economic development negotiations
may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect. After
executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The
following subject(s) may be discussed:
I. Proposed city convention center and associated privately developed hotel.
2. Large Sporting Outlet
3. UCS, Reynolds and Reynolds
4. Data Center
Workshop Al!:enda Item No. 10 -- Final Action on executive session. ifnecessarv.
At 6:55 p.m., Council returned to the workshop meeting following the conclusion of
executive session. No action was taken.
Workshop Al!:enda Item No. 11 -- Adiourn.
The workshop session concluded at 6:56 p.m.
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Rel!:ular Al!:enda Item No. 12 -- Pledl!:e of Allel!:iance. Invocation. Consideration
absence requests.
Mayor Silvia opened the regular meeting at 7:05 p.m. with all Council members present.
He led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council member Gay provided the
invocation.
Mr. M.A. Sterling and the Brazos Valley Troupe performed for the City Council,
audience members, and television audience.
City of Bryan Council member Ben Hardeman presented Mayor Silvia the Brazos Boot
A ward for the A&M Consolidated High School football team victory in the Brazos
Valley showdown game against Bryan High School.
City Manager Glenn Brown and Mayor Silvia recognized the Police Department
Communications Division for their recent honor of receiving Accreditation in Law
Enforcement Agencies.
Hear Visitors
Ed Hard, 11760 Durrand Street, spoke in opposition of Consent Agenda Item No. 13.7.
Marla Binzel, 11783 Great Oaks, spoke in opposition of Consent Agenda Item No. 13.7
and asked the City Council to defer this item to a future meeting and hold a public
hearing.
Jay Auderholm, 2208 Quail Run, spoke in opposition of the Consent Agenda Item No.
13.7 and expressed traffic concerns.
Consent Agenda Item No. 13.7 related to an exception to Policy to allow Indivisa
Corporation to construct sewer infrastructure necessary to connect the upcoming phases
of Great Oaks Estates to the City sewer system.
Claudette D. Beyer, P.O. Box 10045, expressed concerns regarding building restrictions
in the College Station Business Center.
Consent Al!:enda
Mayor Silvia announced that 13.7 was removed from the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Pro Tern White moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 13.1 -13.6 and 13.8-
13.22. Council member Scotti seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
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13.1 Approved by common consent the City of College Station's appointment of John
Woody as the city's representative to the Board of Directors of the Brazos Valley
Groundwater Conservation District, pending approval by the Brazos County
Commissioner's Court.
13.2 Approved by common consent Change Order No.2 to a contract with Brown
Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. (BRW) for the Fire Station No.5 Project in the
amount not to exceed $1,650.00.
13.3 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 12-14-2006-13.03 determining the
public necessity to acquire right-of-way and easement interests for the Rock
Prairie Road Widening Design and ROW Project in the amount of $795,000.
Funds available in 2003 General Obligation bond funds.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, RELATING TO: (1) THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY TO
INITIATE, COMPLETE, AND ACQUIRE, BY PURCHASE OR
CONDEMNATION, RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENT INTEREST IN
CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR THE ROCK PRAIRIE ROAD WIDENING
PROJECT; (2) A DECLARATION THAT PUBLIC NECESSITY EXISTS FOR
THE CITY TO ACQUIRE SUCH INTEREST, THROUGH PURCHASE OR
CONDEMNATION; AND (3) ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF SUCH INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY.
13.4 Approved by common consent one (1) Pipeline Crossing Agreement for the
Wellborn Road Utilities Relocation Project. The permit is required to bore under
the railroad bed to install a water distribution line.
13.5 Approved by common consent the renewal of an annual contract with Young
Contractors for the Installation of Hot Mix Asphalt, MC-30/AEP Emulsified
Asphalt and RC-2 Winter Patch Asphalt, at a cost that includes an increase of the
approved 5% over the current $507,000.00. The amount for the renewed contract
is $532,350.
13.6 Approved by common consent a construction contract between Smiling Mallard
Development, Ltd. and Brazos Valley Services as lowest responsible bidder in the
amount of $136,576.50 for the construction of a 6-inch and 8-inch gravity sewer
line in the City's ETJ.
13.7 Presentation, possible action, and discussion for an exception to Policy to
allow Indivisa Corporation to construct sewer infrastructure necessary to connect
the upcoming phases of Great Oaks Estates to the City sewer system. This item
was removedfrom the consent agenda.
13.8 Approved by common consent a software license agreement and award of RFP
06-129 to Survalent Technology Corporation for an upgrade to the Electric
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Utilities Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) in an
amount not to exceed $99,800.
13.9 Approved by common consent the second reading of an ordinance granting a non-
exclusive medical waste hauling franchise agreement to Tejas Medical Waste.
13.10 Approved by common consent the Northgate Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
#16 Participation Agreement with Brazos County.
13.11 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 12-14-2006-13.11 to award
engineering design contract 07-086 with Malcolm-Pirnie in the amount of
$224,335 to provide the design package and construction management services
for the Parallel Collection Line.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, SELECTING A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR,
APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE DESIGN,
BIDDING, AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE PARALLEL
WELLFIELD COLLECTION LINE PROJECT.
13.12 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 12-14-2006-13.12 to award
engineering design contract 07-068 with Malcolm-Pirnie in the amount of
$168,000 to provide the design package and construction management services
for Well 7.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, SELECTING A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR,
APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE DESIGN,
BIDDING, AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE WATER WELL
SIMSBORO 7 PROJECT.
13.13 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 12-14-2006-13.13 to award
engineering design contract 07-085 with Malcolm-Pirnie in the amount of
$177,598 to provide the design package and construction management services
for the Well 7 Collection Line.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, SELECTING A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR,
APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE DESIGN,
BIDDING, AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE WATER WELL
SIMSBORO 7 COLLECTION LINE PROJECT.
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13.14 Approved by common consent the renewal of an annual agreement for gasoline
and diesel fuel, contract #05-056, with Brenco Marketing Corp. totaling
$1,267,340.00.
13.15 Approved by common consent an annual purchase agreement for various
Automotive and Truck Parts, Bid #07-23. Recommend award to the lowest,
responsible bidder meeting specifications with estimated annual expenditures to
NAPA Auto Parts for $53,500, and to Truckmotive, Inc. for $48,500, total award
request $102,000.00.
13.16 Approved by common consent the amendment to the funding agreement with
Research Valley Partnership. The agreement includes the following provisions:
I) Establishes key performance measures for RVP based on their adopted
Strategic Plan;
2) Authorizes the contribution of $500,000 to the Research Valley Partnership
Economic Development Fund to be paid in four (4) equal payments beginning
January 1,2007;
3) Requires the approval of College Station City Council for any disbursements
from the RVP Economic Development Fund; and
4) Authorizes the first disbursement from the RVP Economic Development Fund
in the amount of$500,000 to be used by RVP to support their Strategic Plan
implementation.
13.17 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 12-14-2006-13.17 supporting a
community investment incentive for the Texas Institute for Preclinical Studies
(TIPS).
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, AFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO
SUPPORT A COMMUNITY INVESTMENT INCENTIVE FOR THE TEXAS
INSTITUTE FOR PRECLINICAL STUDIES (TIPS) AT TEXAS A&M
UNIVERSITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF BRYAN AND
BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS.
13.18 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 12-14-2006-13.18 requesting that
the Governor and members of the 80th Texas Legislative session support
increased funding for the Texas Recreation and Park Account Local Park Grant
Program and Texas State Park Funding.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, CITY
COUNCIL REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR AND MEMBERS OF
THE 80TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS SUPPORT
INCREASED FUNDING FOR THE TEXAS RECREATION & PARKS
ACCOUNT LOCAL PARK GRANT PROGRAM AND TEXAS STATE PARK
SYSTEM.
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13.19 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 12-14-2006-13.19 of the City
Council of the City of College Station, Texas, approving and setting fees for
Parks and Recreation activities and facilities.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING AND SETTING FEES FOR PARKS AND
RECREATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES.
13.20 Approved by common consent Change Order Number Three in the amount of
$54,356.00 to the professional services contract (Contract Number 04-221) with
O'Malley Engineers, L.L.P., for additional design services for the Veterans Park
& Athletic Complex Phase II project.
13.21 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 12-14-2006-13.21 awarding
contract number 07-052, a Construction Contract with CLM Construction, in the
amount of $56,840.00 for the construction of a sidewalk cover at the north
entrance of Lincoln Center. The Project Number is PK 0602.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
THE LINCOLN CENTER ENTRY SIDEWALK COVER PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS.
13.22 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 12-14-2006-13.22a awarding a
Professional Services Contract (Contract Number 07-082) to Arkitex Studio, Inc.,
for design services related to a replacement bathhouse for Adamson Lagoon in the
amount of $90,000.00 and Resolution No. 12-14-2006-13.22b declaring to
reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds from debt.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, SELECTING A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR,
APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT NUMBER 07-082,
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE DESIGN
OF THE ADAMSON LAGOON BATHHOUSE REPLACEMENT. (12-14-
2003-13.2lA)
A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN
EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS FROM DEBT. (12-14-2006-13.22B)
Rel!:ular Al!:enda
Rel!:ular Al!:enda Item 14.1 - Presentation. possible action and discussion rel!:ardinl!:
a Development Al!:reement with Lonestar-Collel!:e Station Golf Academv. Ltd.
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Director of Economic and Community Development David Gwin described the existing
development agreement, the proposed development agreement and development
agreement options with Lone Star-College Station Golf Academy, LTD.
Staff recommended approval of Version I of the Development Agreement as presented.
The following citizens addressed the City Council regarding the development agreement
options.
Fame McDougal,
Sherry Ellison, 2705 Brookway Drive
Stephen Farnsworth, 2716 Brookway Drive
Mr. E.E. Linnstaedter, 2711 Brookway completed a citizen's comment form noting that
he would prefer not to extend Appomattox out of Windwood.
Council member Happ moved to approve Version 2 of the Development Agreement and
the correction to paragraph 14 sentence 3. Council member McIlhaney seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: None
Rel!:ular Al!enda Item No. 14.2 - Presentation. possible action and discussion
rel!ardinl!: an Economic Development Al!:reement with Revnolds and Revnolds
Companv.
Director of Economic and Community Development David Gwin presented a brief
summary of the history and location; challenges faced with the merger, proposed
economic development agreement, the total value of the economic development
agreement, and the return on investment of the economic agreement with Reynolds and
Reynolds Company.
Mayor Pro Tern White moved to approve the economic development agreement with
Reynolds and Reynolds Company. Council member Scotti seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: None
Rel!:ular Al!:enda Item No. 14.3 - Public hearinl!:. presentation. possible action. and
discussion rel!:ardinl! an ordinance rezoninl! 13.57 acres located at 2301 Earl Rudder
Freewav South. in the l!:eneral vicinity of the northeast corner of the intersection of
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Horse Haven Lane and Earl Rudder Freewav, from A-O (Al!:ricultural Open) to C-l
(General Commercial).
Staff Planner Lindsay Boyer presented a staff report and noted that the Planning and
Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval.
Jane Kee with the IPS Group, 511 University Drive, presented a brief summary of the
proposed rezoning and answered questions ofthe City Council.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
The following citizens addressed the City Council regarding the rezoning.
Sherry Ellison, 2705 Brookway Drive
Wilford Garner, 6403 Windwood Drive
Mr. E.E. Linnstaedter, 2711 Brookway completed a citizens comment form noting that he
would prefer R-l (Single-Family) zoning or Churches.
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Council member Scotti moved to approve Ordinance No. 2940 rezoning 13.57 acres
located at 230 I Earl Rudder Freeway South, in the general vicinity of the northeast
corner of the intersection of Horse Haven Lane and Earl Rudder Freeway South, from A-
o Agricultural Open to C-l General Commercial. Council member Happ seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: None
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 4.2, "Official Zoning Map,"
of the Code of Ordinances ofthe City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended as
follows: Property is rezoned from A-O, Agricultural Open to C- 1, General Commercial
Rel!:ular Al!:enda Item No. 14-4 Public hearinl!:. presentation. possible action. and
discussion on an ordinance amendinl! Chapter 12. City of Collel!:e Station Code of
Ordinances, Article 3 of the Unified Development Ordinance. rel!:ulatinl! the
applicability of development plats in the City of Collel!:e Station and its
extraterritorial iurisdiction.
Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock noted that the purpose of proposed amendment
was to exempt from the development plat requirement tracts over five acres. These
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properties developed for homestead and/or agricultural purposed would otherwise be
platted. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Council member Happ moved to approve Ordinance No. 2941 amending Chapter 12,
City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Article 3 of the Unified Development
Ordinance, regulating the applicability of development plats in the City of College
Station and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. Mayor Pro Tern White seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: None
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
That Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 3.3 "Subdivision Plat
Review" ofthe Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby
amended by amending paragraph A.2 to read as follows:
"3.3 Subdivision Plat Review
A. Applicability
2. Any person who proposes the development of a tract of land within the City
limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of College Station
must have a Development Plat of the tract prepared in accordance with this
Section. New development may not begin on the property until the
Development Plat is filed with and approved by the City. The Administrator
may waive the requirement for a Development Plat within the City limits
when no parkland, infrastructure, or easement dedication is required on the
subject tract:
Exemptions:
a. When an applicant is required to file a Preliminary or Final Subdivision Plat
by other requirements of this Section, a Development Plat is not required
in addition to the Subdivision Plat.
b. The development of a tract of land within the City limits or the
extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of College Station that meets
all ofthe following criteria is not required to file a Development Plat:
1) The tract is larger than five (5) acres;
2) The tract has access; and
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3) The development is a single family home for the use ofthe property
owner or a member of the property owner's family, an accessory
structure(s) of the home, and/or an accessory structure(s) for the
benefit of agricultural uses."
Rel!:ular Al!:enda Item No. 14.5 - Presentation. possible action. and discussion
rel!:ardinl!: the appointment of committee members to the Brvan/Collel!:e Station
Librarv Committee to fill two positions that expire in December, 2006 and one
position on the Joint Relief Fundinl!: Review Committee that expires December.
2006.
City Secretary Connie Hooks presented a brief overview of the appointments of
committee members to the Bryan/College Station Library Committee and the Joint Relief
Funding Review committee.
Council member Gay moved to appoint Katherine Edwards and Donald P. Scherr to the
Bryan/College Station Library Committee for two year terms. Council member
McIlhaney seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: None
Council member Gay moved to appoint Tedi Ellison to the Joint Relief Funding Review
Committee for a three year term. Mayor Pro Tern White seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: None
Rel!:ular Al!:enda Item No. 14.6 - Presentation. possible action and discussion
rel!:ardinl!: the status of a site development plan for a new City Hall.
This item was completed at the workshop meeting.
Rel!ular A2enda Item No. 15 -- The City Council mav convene the executive session
followinl!: the rel!:ular meetinl!: to discuss matters posted on the executive session
al!enda for December 14. 2006.
At 8:42 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would
reconvene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Open Meetings Act,
to consider economic development negotiations.
Rel!:ular Al!:enda Item No. 16 - Final action on executive session. if necessarv.
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Council returned to regular session at 9:30 pm. No action was taken.
Rel!:ular Al!:enda Item No. 17 - Adjourn.
Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm on Thursday, December 14,
2006.
PASSED and APPROVED on the 11 th day of Januarv, 2007.
APPROVED:
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Mayor Council Members
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Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Gay
Ben White Lynn Mcllhaney
City Manager Chris Scotti
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Glenn Brown David Ruesink
College Station City Council
Workshop Meeting
Sign In Sheet
Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 1:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
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City Manager Chris Scotti
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Glenn Brown David Ruesink
College Station City Council
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Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
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