HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/26/2005 - Regular Minutes City CouncilCITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Mayor Council Members
Ron Silvia Ben White
Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Gay
John Happ Susan Lancaster
Acting City Manager Chris Scotti
Glenn Brown Nancy Berry
Minutes
College Station City Council
Workshop and Regular Meetings
Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Council members Happ, White, Gay,
Lancaster, Scotti, Berry
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney
Cargill Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares
Mayor Silvia called the meeting to order at 3:14 p.m. and introduced the new Council
Members, Ben White, Ron Gay, and Chris Scotti.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 1 -- Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular
Council Meeting.
10.03 – Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution awarding a
professional service contract for the design of the Tauber and Stasney Street Rehabilitation and
Northgate Sidewalks Project to McClure & Browne Engineering /Surveying Inc. in an amount
not to exceed $160,000.00.
City Engineer Bob Mosley explained that this project was funded by Community Development
Block Grant Federal Funds.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 2 — Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding
the City Center Committee Ouarterlv Report and follow -up staff recommendations
regarding the approved City Center Concept.
Director of Parks and Recreation Steve Beachy described the purpose, historical overview,
planning goals and current capital investments of the City Center Concept.
Staff recommended the following focus areas:
• Public information and citizens input
• Input received shall be utilized to assist with the development of a formal master plan
for the City Center area.
• Any additional funding requirements should be included in the City's proposed FY 06
capital budget
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City Center Committee recommendations:
• Development of a master plan for the City Center including further definition of the
character for Dartmouth and the lake,
• Revisions to the construction documents for the extension of Dartmouth Street to
conform to the conceptual design of the City Center, and
• Development of construction documents for the City Center Lake.
If the Council concurs with the Committee's recommendations, an amendment to the existing
design contract with Bottino Grund Architects will be required.
Nester Bottino Grund, with Bottino Grund Architects remarked that Phase 1 — Conceptual Site
Elements included the following:
• Dartmouth Extension, Roundabout/City Square
• Lake
• Promenade
• Lakefront Areas
• Williams King Cole Drive
Phase 2A included the following topics:
• Confirm Development Areas
• Traffic Study
• Roundabout Design
• Promenade Intersection
• Lake Design
• Dartmouth Extension
• Dartmouth Character
Randolph V. Schulze, with Walter and Moore Engineers and Consultants, briefed the City
Council on a traffic evaluation of the expected traffic levels on Dartmouth Street, evaluation of
traffic functions at the proposed roundabout, analysis of the intersection of Dartmouth with the
lakefront promenade, analysis of the size, configuration, construction, and maintenance of the
proposed lake, study of alternate methods for Dartmouth Street to cross the lake, and analysis
of potential cost for the extension of Dartmouth and construction of the lake.
Director of Finance and Strategic Planning Jeff Kersten noted that $3.6 million was budgeted
as estimated in 2001 for the Dartmouth extension and the City Center building phase 1. The
funds approved in the 2003 bond election were $4.3 million.
The Dartmouth extension and twenty -acre lake is estimated to cost approximately $8.27
million and additional funds are needed in the amount of $4.67 million.
Mr. Kersten explained that the original Dartmouth extension project estimate were $4.75
million.
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Following Council comments, Council member Berry moved to table this item until June 23,
2005 after the Council has held their strategic planning retreat. Council member Scotti
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 7 -0.
Council took a break at 4:53 p.m. They returned at 5:15 p.m.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 3 -- Presentation. discussion. and possible action on future
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.
Council Member Berry requested the Council have self evaluations 5 -6 times per year with the
City Attorney present during those meetings.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 -- Council Calendars
May 21 Tour, Carnegie Center of Brazos Valley History — 8:30 a.m.
May 23 Intergovernmental Meeting — Noon — TAMU Administrative Building Room 218
May 26 Workshop and Regular Meeting — 3:00 p.m.
May 30 Memorial Day Ceremony Chet Edwards, BV Veterans Memorial Park 6:30 p.m.
June 4 Brazos County Branch of the NAACP 23 Annual Freedom Fund Banquet 7:00
p.m. — 9:30 p.m. Hilton Hotel
June 8 Newman 10 Business Performance Awards Lunch 11:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Hilton
Bluebonnet
June 9 — 10 TEX21 Statewide Quarterly Meeting — Lubbock — Holiday Inn Park Plaza
June 9 Workshop and Regular Council Meeting — 2:00 p.m.
June 13 — 14 Council Retreat
June 15 Intergovernmental Joint Retreat
June 20 Intergovernmental Committee Meeting — College Station - noon
June 23 Workshop and Regular Council Meeting — 3:00 p.m.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 -- Discussion, review and possible action regarding the
following meetings: Brazos County Health Department, Brazos Animal Shelter, Brazos
Valley Council of Governments, Cemetery Committee. City Center, Design Review
Board. Facade Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Fraternal Partnership,
Historic Preservation Committee, Intergovernmental Committee and School District„
Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Library Committee, Making Cities Livable
Conference. Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning
and Zoning Commission, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate, The Research
Valley Partnership, Transportation Committee. Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee,
Zoning Board of Adiustments.
Council Member Berry presented a report from the meetings of the Brazos County Health
Department Board and the Intergovernmental Committee.
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Council member Happ reported on the issues addressed at the recent Transportation Committee
Meeting.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 — Executive Session
At 5:31 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would convene in
executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.087 of the Open
Meetings Act to seek the advice of the city attorney, to consider the purchase of real property,
the evaluation of public officer and economic development negotiations.
Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.0711
TCEQ Docket No. 2002 - 1147 -UCR, Applications of Brushy Water Supply and College Station
(Westside/Highway 60)
TCEQ Docket No. 2003- 0544MWD, Application of Nantucket, Ltd.
TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request.
Cause No. 03- 002098- CV -85, Brazos County, College Station v. Wellborn Special Utility District
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
TCEQ Docket No. 582 -04 -2840, Application of Wellborn Special Utility District
Civil Action No. H -04 -3876, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division JK
Development v. College Station
GUD No. 9530 — Gas Cost Prudence Review, Atmos Energy Corporation
GUD No. 9560 — Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) rate increases, Atmos Energy
Corporation
Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.0721: possible action
The City Council may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if
deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in
negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote
taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
Aggie Field of Honor
Land acquisition on Wellborn Road for proposed cemetery
Personnel {Gov't Code Section 551.0741: possible action
Council Self Evaluation
Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.0871: possible action
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:
The proposed city conference center and associated privately developed hotel.
Mixed use development near University Dr. and South College
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Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 -- Final action on Executive Session. if necessary.
Council recessed from executive session at 6:50 p.m. to return to the regular meeting. No action
was taken.
Regular Meeting
Mayor Silvia called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with all council members present.
He led the audience in the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence.
Mayor Silvia presented a proclamation for Buddy Poppy Day to Jim Covek, Jerry Nukker and
Samantha Roman.
9. Hear Visitors
Jacqueline E. Furterer addressed the City Council regarding utility Assistance for the disabled
and indigent.
Brian Smith conveyed comments regarding the City of College Station Bond Rating and City
Center.
Anne Hazen, 1309 Wilshire Court advocated the current efforts and direction of the City.
Consent Agenda
10.1 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5 -26- 2005 -10.01 approving a
construction contract with Orion Construction in the amount of $152,850.00 for the
construction of a pavilion over the basketball court at Jack and Dorothy Miller Park,
Project Number PK0512, Bid Number 0574, Contract Number 05173.
10.2 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5 -26- 2005 -10.02 awarding a Professional
Services Contract (05 -078), 2005 Odor Control Improvements for Carters Creek WWTP
to Camp, Dresser & McKee Inc. in the amount of $104,800.00.
10.3 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5 -26- 2005 -10.03 awarding a professional
services contract (Contract #05 -160) for the design of the Tauber and Stasney Street
Rehabilitation and Northgate Sidewalks Project to McClure & Browne
Engineering /Surveying Inc. in an amount not to exceed $160,000.00.
10.4 Approved by common consent the issuance of an annual purchase order for the purchase
of liquid chlorine to DXI Industries in the amount of $51,300.00.
10.5 Approved by common consent a blanket purchase order to Fort Bend Services, Inc. not to
exceed $113,000.00 for the purchase of dewatering chemical (polymer) for use in the
treatment of wastewater.
10.6 Approved by common consent a real estate contract to authorize the purchase of real
property needed for a public utility easement and a temporary construction easement in
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order to develop the Water Transmission Line Project. The property is owned by R.Coke
Mills, Trustee and is located at FM 2818 and Villa Maria. The purchase price is $83,768.
10.7 Approved by common consent the first reading of an ordinance for a franchise agreement
with CCAA, LLC d/b /a Stop `N Go Potties for collection, hauling and disposal services
for residential construction debris solid waste in wench loaded roll -off containers.
10.8 Approved by common consent the Advance Funding Agreement for the City of College
Station's participation in the costs of traffic signal modifications for the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) addition of right turn lanes at SH 60 (Raymond
Stotzer Parkway) and Agronomy Road, for an amount not to exceed $60,000.
10.9 Approved by common consent Ordinance No 2806 vacating and abandoning a portion of
the Luther Street West ROW.
Regular Agenda Item No. 11.1 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding
transportation related projects in College Station.
Director of Public Works Mark Smith presented an overview of transportation projects that are
recently completed, under construction, and future plans. He included the status and information
on the City of College Station and TxDot projects.
Local Transportation Project Update
1. Barron Road Interchange
2. Railroad Grade Separations
3. University Drive Widening
4. Wellborn Road Widening
5. Texas Avenue Widening
6. State Highway 40
7. Northgate Pedestrian Improvements
8. Pedestrian Safety Improvements on FM 2818 at Welsh Street
9. State Highway 6 Ramp Reconfiguration /One -way Conversion
City Transportation Projects 2005 — 2009
1. Northgate — Street & Pedestrian Projects
2. Westpark
3. College Park/Breezy Heights
4. Dominik Drive
5. Central Park Lance
6. Longmire Extension
7. Barron Road Widening
8. Rock Prairie East Widening
9. Greens Prairie Widening Phase II
10. Greens Prairie Widening Phase I
11. Greens Prairie /Arrington Realignment
12. Jones Butler Road Extension
13. Dartmouth Extension
Traffic Signals and Pavement Condition Inventory 2004
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Council thanked staff for the update.
No formal action was taken.
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Regular Agenda Item No. 11.2 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on
consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 10, Section 3E (2), of the College Station
Code of Ordinances changing the limits of one of the speed zones along FM 2154 (Wellborn
Road) and incorporating a new speed zone by identifying the current south city limits.
City Traffic Engineer Troy Rother remarked that the proposed ordinance amends Chapter 10,
"Traffic Code," by changing the limits of one of the speed zones along FM 2154 (Wellborn
Road) and incorporating a new speed zone by identifying the current south city limits. The
existing ordinance identifies the northern begin and end point as the northern FM 60 and FM
2154 interchange ramp and the southern begin and end point as the south city limit. The
proposed ordinance changes the northern begin and end point to the current north city limit
(approximately 570 feet north of Maple Avenue) and changes the southern begin and end point
to the current south city limit. The proposed ordinance, by redefining the location of the South
City Limit, also incorporates the existing posted speed limit of 44 mph along Wellborn from just
south of FM 2818 to the current South City Limit.
Council member Lancaster moved to approve Ordinance No. 2807 amending Chapter 10,
Section 3E (2) of the Code of Ordinances as described above. Seconded by Council member
Gay which carried unanimously, 7 -0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, Gay, Berry, Lancaster, Scotti, White
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 11.3 -- Presentation. discussion and possible action on a
resolution requesting that the Texas Department of Transportation establish a 45 mph
construction speed zone on a section of FM 2154 (Wellborn Road) beginning 300 feet south
of Cain Road and extending to approximately 1,700 feet south of Graham Road.
Troy Rother explained that TxDOT has made plans to widen FM 2154 beginning at FM 2818
and ending approximately 700 feet north of Barron Road from its current two -lane configuration
to a six -line divided roadway with a raised median. This project is anticipated to begin in May
2006 and estimated to take up to 3 years to complete.
Council member Happ made a motion to approve Resolution No. 5 -26- 2005 -11.3 as presented.
Motion seconded by Council member White which carried unanimously, 7 -0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, Berry, White, Scotti, Gay, Lancaster
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 11.4 — Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a
change order for the Wolf Pen Creek Upper Trails Project, in the amount not to exceed
$110,607.57.
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Bob Mosley explained the change order. A brief history of the Upper Trails Project was
presented and an explanation of how the parcels of land were acquired.
Council member Gay moved to approve the change order for the Wolf Pen Creek Upper Trails
Project. Seconded by Council member Happ which carried unanimously, 7 -0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, Lancaster, Berry, White, Gay, Scotti
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 11.5 — Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a
contract in the amount of 8240.000 for transportation consulting services between Dean
International, Inc. and the City of College Station.
Don Fazzino presented this item showing a proposed draft service agreement for transportation
consulting services between Dean International and City of College Station. It is a nine month
contract for a cost of $20,000 per month and a total of $180,000. He briefed Council on the
contract provisions.
Council Member Gay expressed concern about the language of the contract in that it may be a
liability to pay the full amount of contract at this time in the event the City Council considered
future amendments or termination of the Contract in the future. He also expressed concern as to
whether there was any collaboration with other entities regarding this matter.
Discussion ensued about positive results by pursuing an RFP process for this type of contract.
Council Member Scotti suggested a possible interim contract with Dean International while
soliciting Bryan, the County, and Texas A &M. for possible future collaboration.
Council Member Happ expressed that it was important that the City pursue what is in its best
interest and that other entities might not share the same interests and reiterated that an
independent source would provide service related to the City's needs.
Council Member White moved for approval of the Dean International Services Contract through
December 31, 2005 and directed staff to move forward with an RFQ process. The motion was
seconded by Berry which carried by a vote of 6 -1.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, Scotti, Berry, Lancaster, White
AGAINST: Gay
Council made comments about the length of their meetings and suggested that this issue be
considered as a future agenda item.
Regular Agenda Item No. 12 — The City Council may convene the executive session
following the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for
Mav 26, 2005.
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At 8:50 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that Council would reconvene into
executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.087 of the Open
Meetings Act to seek the advice of the city attorney, to consider the purchase of real property,
the evaluation of public officer, and economic development negotiations. Refer to executive
session list in workshop minutes.
Regular Agenda Item No. 13 — Final action on executive session, if necessary.
Council concluded its executive session at 11:08 p.m. They returned to the Council Chambers.
No action was taken.
Regular Agenda Item No. 14 — Adjourn
Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22 ❑d day of August, 2005.
APPROVED:
City Secretary Connie Hooks
6 Mayor on Silvia
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Mayor Pro Tempore Ben White
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City Manager Susan Lancaster
CITY OF COLLEGE STAhION Tom Brymer Chris Scotti
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