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College Station City Council
Workshop and Regular Meetings
Tuesday, November 23, 2004 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, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Council members Massey, Happ,
Wareing, Lancaster, 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 3:05 p.m.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 1 – Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council Meeting.
11.8 – Presentation, discussion and possible action approving amendment #1 to the real estate contract previously
approved by Council and authorizing the Mayor to sign same, which will affect the purchase of real property needed
for the relocation of Fire Station No 3 to Barron Road.
City Manager Tom Brymer recommended removing this item from the agenda due to miscommunication with the
resident’s regarding the relocation of Fire Station No. 3.
11.4 – Presentation, discussion and possible action on renewal of contract for employee health and dental insurance,
employee prescription drug plan, and employee assistance program.
Director of Human Resources Julie O’Connell explained the contract process and noted that the contract for
employee health and dental insurance and employee prescription drug plan was finalized on Friday, November 19,
2004.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 2 – Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the City Center
Committee recommendations on a conceptual site plan and building concept for the City Center.
Dr. P. David Romei introduced this item and the staff of Bottino Grund Architects. Mr. Nestor Bottino of Bottino
Grund Architects described the process to develop a series of options and elements for the conceptual site plan and
building concepts for the City Center. Mr. Bottino presented the following three schemes:
Lake Front Scheme
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Promenade Scheme
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Traditional Public Square Scheme
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In the proposal, a promenade is featured around the north side of the lake. The round-about on Dartmouth is pushed
north, to establish a contained space in the center of the development. The government buildings will exist around
the promenade and the Performing Arts Center will be located at the round-about. As commercial development
comes into the area, it will develop east and west along King Cole or the south side of Krenek Tap. Dr. Romei
concluded his presentation.
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Council recessed for a break at 3:38 p.m. The City Council viewed a scale model of the conceptual site plan,
building concept and viewed samples of potential building materials during the break. Council returned to the
workshop meeting at 3: 50 p.m.
Council expressed particular concerns regarding traffic patterns, viability and size of the lake. Also, they inquired
about any additional cost that would be incurred to create the bridge from Harvey Mitchell Parkway to the City
Center, the contour of the parking garages and the round about in the Promenade area.
Council member Wareing moved to approve the City Center Master Concept Plan. Council Member Lancaster
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0.
FOR: Silvia, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Maloney
Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 – Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the activities of the
Bike and Hike Task Force as it relates to their prioritization of future CIP trail projects.
Kristan Clann, Greenway Program Manager provided a brief overview of the greenway activities that the staff is
focused on. The Bike and Hike Task Force has categorized trail projects into high, medium, and low priorities. Ms.
Clann presented the following projects list with priority rating:
Project Priority Ranking
Brison Park Connection High 01
Bee Creek Trail West South High 02
Lick Creek Trail West High 03
Bee Creek Bridge High 04
Gulf States Utilities ROW Trail High 05
Bee Creek Trail West North High 06
Wolf Pen Creek Upper Trail Phase III Medium 07
Bee Creek Trail East Medium 07
Wolf Pen Creek Upper Trail Phase II Medium 08
Wolf Pen Creek Trail West Medium 09
Lick Creek Trail East Medium 10
Bike Loop Continuation Medium 11
Wolf Pen Creek Trail Lower Phase II Medium 12
Spring Creek Trail East Low 13
Spring Creek Trail West Low 14
Hensel Park Trail Low 15
I&GN Trail Low 16
TCWC Trail Low 17
Alum Creek Trail Low 18
Council member Berry moved to approve the proposed project list as recommended by the Bike and Hike Task
Force. Council member Massey seconded the motion.
After a series of specific questions, Council member Massey moved to approve the bike plan, modifying the priority
of the Bee Creek Bridge from high to medium priority. Council member Berry seconded the motion. Motion failed
by a vote of 5-1
FOR: Massey
AGAINST: Silvia, Happ, Wareing, Lancaster, Berry
ABSENT: Maloney
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Council member Happ moved to approve the proposed project list and expand the scope of the Bee Creek Project to
include improving Bicycle and Pedestrian access along Longmire Drive across FM 2818. Council member Wareing
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously,
6-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, Wareing, Lancaster, Berry, Massey
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Maloney
Workshop Agenda Item No. 3 – Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding connectivity survey
results.
Ken Fogle Transportation Planner remarked that the Planning and Development Services has investigated the
benefits of connectivity as well as ways to improve connectivity within the City of College Station. As part of the
investigation, staff determined that a survey should be conducted to identify citizen’s preferences on different design
elements of connectivity.
Mayor Silvia left the workshop meeting at 5:20 p.m.
Mr. Fogle explained the survey questions and results. Also, he presented specific techniques that can be used to
address the different aspects of connectivity that are highlighted in the survey.
Council member Berry directed staff to engage the development community to determine if they would be favorable
to a higher connectivity index number based on new parameters.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 -- 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.
No items were requested.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 -- Council Calendars
Agenda Planning Calendar
November 25-26 Thanksgiving Holiday – Office closed
November 29 Keep Brazos Beautiful Banquet – Hilton – 6:00 p.m.
November 30 George Bush Award in Excellence – Rudder – 6:30 p.m.
November 30 – Dec. 3National League of Cities Conference – Indianapolis
December 1 Brazos Animal Shelter Meeting – Noon
December 3 Holiday in the Park – 6:00 p.m.
December 6 Dr. Gary Halter Reception – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
December 7 Transportation Committee – 5:00 p.m.
December 8 Christmas Open House 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers
December 9 City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting – 2:00 p.m.
December 15 Research Valley Partnership – 3:00 p.m.
December 20 Intergovernmental Meeting – Noon
December 21 Chamber of Commerce Meeting – 8:00 a.m.
December 21 City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting 3:00 p.m.
December 24-27 Christmas Holiday – Office closed
January 3 New Year Holiday – Office closed
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Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 -- 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, Façade Improvement Program Advisory Committee,
Fraternal Partnership, Historic Preservation Committee, Intergovernmental Committee and School District,
Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Library Committee, 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 Adjustments, (see attached posted notices for subject matters).
Council member Berry presented highlights of the Brazos County Health Department Meeting.
Council member Massey conveyed comments from the Intergovernmental Committee Meeting.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 – Executive Session
At 5:46 p.m., Council member Massey announced in open session that the City Council would convene 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 with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to consider the purchase of real
property, the evaluation of public officers and economic development negotiations.
Cause No. 52,434-361, Brazos County – College Station v. Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., et al.
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
Cause No. 04-002379-CV-272, Brazos County – JK Development v. College Station
Real Estate {Gov’t Code Section 551.072}; 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:
1.Acquisition of Land Fronting FM 2818 and South Highway 6
2.Olden property located at the intersection of Rock Prairie and Greens Prairie Roads.
3.Ritchey property located south of Rock Prairie Road, east of SH6 Bypass and adjacent to College Station
Spring Creek Corporate Campus.
4.Fire Station Land purchase
5.Aggie Field of Honor
6.Block 9, College Hills Estates, Second Installment, College Station, Brazos County, Texas
7.Fransisco Ruiz Survey, Abstract No. 48, J. B. Root Survey, Abstract No. 203, John Smith Survey, Abstract
No. 209, Robert Henry Survey, Abstract No. 138, Moses Hughes Survey, Abstract No. 135, Wright Cooley
Survey, Abstract No. 253 Brazos County, Texas
Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov’t Code Section 551.087}; 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:
1.The proposed city conference center and associated privately developed hotel.
a.Amendment to infrastructure agreement
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Personnel {Gov’t Code Section 551.074}; possible action
The City Council may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The
following public officer(s) may be discussed:
1.City Attorney evaluation
2.City Secretary evaluation
3.Council self evaluation
Final Action on Executive Session, if necessary.
Council returned at 6:55 p.m. No action was taken
Regular Meeting
Mayor Silvia called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with all council members present except Mayor Pro
Tem Maloney. He led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Hear Visitors
John Hamilton, 3100 Briarcrest, addressed the city council regarding Crescent Pointe development.
Jim Jett, 50004 Congressional, thanked the City Council for recognizing the soldiers in Iraq during a moment of
silence at the beginning of each meeting.
Consent Agenda
11.1Approved by common consent Change Order #5 to the HDR Engineering, Inc., BVSWMA Landfill Siting
Contract, in the amount of $55,000.
11.2Approved by common consent an amendment of Professional Engineering Services Contract 01-127 to
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. for engineering services associated with water system improvements.
11.3Approved by common consent an amendment of Professional Services Contract 04-062 to Malcolm Pirnie,
Inc. for water system security improvements.
11.4Approved by common consent the renewal of contract for employee health and dental insurance, employee
prescription drug plan, and employee assistance program.
11.5Approved by common consent a contract for employee life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D),
voluntary life and AD&D, and dependent life insurance.
11.6Approved by common consent a contract for employee long term disability (LTD) insurance.
11.7Approved by common consent the exemption from competitive bidding for professional legal services as
allowed in LGC 252.022 (a)(4) for professional services related to utility litigation for Bickerstaff, Heath,
Smiley, Pollan, Kever and McDaniel, L.L.P., for an additional $53,795.03 for additional bills incurred for
fiscal year 2004.
11.8Presentation, discussion and possible action approving amendment #1 to the real estate contract previously
approved by Council and authorizing the Mayor to sign same, which will affect the purchase of real property
needed for the relocation of Fire Station No. 3 to Barron Road. This item was removed from the agenda by
staff.
Regular Agenda
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Regular Agenda Item No. 12.4 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on an amendment to the
Infrastructure Agreement between the City of College Station, and Crescent Pointe Ltd. (formerly College
Main Apartments Ltd.) for the Phase II Highway 30/60 corridor infrastructure project.
Council member Happ moved to table this item with the option to ask questions. Council member Happ withdrew
his motion.
Council member Wareing abstained from the discussion and/or vote.
City Manager Brymer recommended pulling items 12.4 and 12.5 from the regular agenda. He asked the Council to
consider a special meeting on Monday, November 29, 2004 to consider the two items.
Council member Berry moved to table regular agenda items 12.4 and 12.5 until the Special Meeting on Monday,
November 29, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. Council member Happ seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 5-0-1.
FOR: Silvia, Massey, Happ, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Maloney
ABSTAINED: Wareing
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.1 -- Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an ordinance rezoning for
104 University Drive East “Former Sonic Building” from C-2 commercial industrial to C-1 general
commercial, consisting of portions of lots 2 and 17 of the Visoski Subdivision on 0.046 acre tract, generally
located at University Drive and Texas Avenue.
Director of Planning and Development Services Joey Dunn remarked that the applicant is requesting rezoning for
possible redevelopment of the former Sonic restaurant site. A small portion on the southwest side of the subject
property is currently zoned C-2 Commercial Industrial. The Sonic business was developed on portions of Lots 2, 3,
4, 15, 16 and 17. The rezoning would bring the entire site into a C-1, General Commercial zone.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the proposed rezoning.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor closed the public hearing.
Ordinance 2770
Council member Berry moved to approve rezoning 104 University Drive East “Former Sonic
building” from C-2 Commercial Industrial to C-1 General Commercial, consisting of portions of lots 2 and 17 of the
Visoski Subdivision on 0.046 acre tract. Council member Massey seconded the motion which carried unanimously,
6-0.
FOR: Silvia, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Maloney
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.2 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on an ordinance granting the
petition for annexation of property in the 3800 Block of F&B Road, between FM 2818 and Turkey Creek
Road.
Director of Planning and Development Services Joey Dunn noted that the two property owners, Patricia Jones and
Mary Futrell, have submitted a petition for annexation for 6.843 acres to the City of College Station as provided by
Section 43.028 of the Texas Local Government Code. The statute requires that the governing body hear the petition
and the arguments for and against the annexation and grant or refuse the petition as appropriate. If the petition is
granted, the Council by ordinance may annex the area. The parcels are located on F&B area.
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A rezoning request for C-1, General Commercial has already been submitted for both tracts. If the annexation
petition is granted, the rezoning will be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council in
December.
Mayor Silvia opened this item for public comments. Jim Jett, 54 Congressional, spoke in favor of the annexation.
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Ordinance 2771
Council member Massey moved to approve granting the petition for annexation of property in the
3800 block of F&B Road. Council member Berry seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0.
FOR: FOR: Silvia, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Maloney
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney arrived at the regular meeting by 7:25 p.m.
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.3 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action to award a construction contract
to Gulf States Protective Coatings in the amount of $230,000.00.
Council member Wareing abstained from this item.
Purchasing Services Manager Cheryl Turney remarked that the Greens Prairie Elevated Storage Tank’s Interior
coating has exceeded its service life and will be replaced. In addition, Greens Prairie Elevated Storage Tank, the 5
million gallon Ground Storage Tank and the 3 million gallon ground storage tank, located at Dowling Road Pump
Station, will have their ladders and handrails upgraded to meet OSHA standards. Eight bids were received, seven of
which complied with bid requirements. Our consultant, Dunham Engineering, and City staff recommended award of
contract to the lowest responsible bidder conforming to bidding requirements, Gulf States Protective Coatings. The
non-conforming bid did not acknowledge the following:
Addendum 1 shortening the construction time from 120 day to 90 days
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Comply with bid requirements for prior approval of alternate coatings
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List the required experience painting elevated storage tanks of this size and type.
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Staff recommended approval of the resolution to award this construction contract to Gulf States Protective Coatings.
Fred Surovik addressed the Council regarding the rehabilitation of the water tanks.
Mr. Sherman Williams P.O. Box 256, Flent, Texas addressed the City Council regarding the City of College Stations'
bid process.
Jimmy Dunham, consulting engineer for the City of College Station, made comments regarding the materials used in
the rehabilitation of storage tanks.
Resolution No. 11-23-2004-12.03
Council member Berry moved to approve awarding the construction contract to
Gulf States Protective Coatings. Council member Lancaster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0.
FOR: Silvia, Maloney, Massey, Happ, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: Wareing
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.5 -- Bid No. 04-72 Contract 04-187. Presentation, discussion and possible action
on a resolution approving the contract with Dudley Construction, Ltd. For $1,404,004.52 for improvements
related to the Highway 30/60 Infrastructure Phase II.
This item was postponed until Monday, November 29, 2004.
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Regular Agenda Item No. 13 -- The City Council may convene the executive session following the regular
meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for November 23, 2004.
At 8:11 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City 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 with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to consider the purchase of real property, the
evaluation of public officers and economic development negotiations.
Regular Agenda Item No. 14 -- Final action on executive session, if necessary.
Council returned to the regular meeting at 9:42 p.m. No action was taken.
Regular Agenda Item No. 15 --Adjourn.
Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2004.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 10 day of February, 2005.
APPROVED:
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Mayor Ron Silvia
ATTEST:
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City Secretary Connie Hooks
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