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Mayor
Lynn Mcllhaney
Mayor Pro Tempore
Larry Mariott
City Manager
Thomas E. Brymer
City Council
James Massey
Ron Silvia
Winnie Garner
Dennis Maloney
Anne Hazen
MINUTES
College Station City Council
Workshop and Regular Meetings
Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Massey, Maloney,
Hazen, S ilvia and Garner
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill, Jr.,
City Secretary Hooks, Public Relations & Marketing Manager Cole, OTIS Director Piwonka, Director
of Development Services Callaway, Director of Fiscal Services Cryan, Budget Director Kersten,
Assistant to the City Manager Brandenburg, Staff Planner Kuenzel, Staff Planner Laauwe
Mayor McIlhaney called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 1 - Discussion of consent agenda items.
Agenda Item No. 13.5 - Resolution approving a construction contract for the renovation and expansion
of Fire Station #2. Staff clarified information contained on the coversheet. The square footage should
be 3,933 sq. ft. and an expansion of an additional 6,100 sq. ft. for a total of 10,033 sq. ft.
Agenda item No. 13.6 - Purchase of work uniforms. Staff reported sealed competitive bids were
solicited from four companies. Only one bid was received. Councilman Hazen suggested soliciting
vendors outside the City of College Station when only one bid is received to ensure competitive bids in
the future.
Agenda Item No. 13.9 - Purchase of electronic parking meters. Staff clarified that the $71,135 included
"period style" post covers that will compliment the existing design and style in the Northgate area.
Agenda Item No. 13.13 - Resolution for Juvenile Accountability Grant for "Decision Making" for First
Offenders. Staff explained that this is a one-year grant. If staff anticipated an ongoing cost or
continuance of the program, the council would be informed.
Agenda Item No. 13.18 - Resolution approving a Sanitation Rate increase. Staff explained the proposed
revisions in the rate changes for residential and commercial customers and collection days.
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Agenda Item No. 2 - Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding development of
strategies to accomplish a transportation improvement plan for the City of College Station.
Presented by David Dean, Chief Executive Officer, Dean International, Inc. Public Policy
Consultants.
David Dean, Chief Executive Officer and Kris Heckmann of Dean International, Inc presented a
transportation improvement plan. Mr. Heckmann gave a presentation about the positive factors
surrounding the Bryan-College Station Corridor in terms of soliciting transportation improvement
resources available from the state and federal government.
Mr. Dean and Mr. Heckmann stated that mobility is a major factor to economic development and quality
of life for a community. Texas is the fastest growing state in the nation and growing at twice the
national average. College Station must have a proactive agenda because as the population grows
throughout Texas, so does the competition for limited transportation funds. A proactive transportation
agenda requires a coordinated public policy advocacy effort in addition to technical expertise.
Mr. Dean suggested the City of College Station host a regional transportation summit. He has
background experience in working with federal and state officials to attain resources that would help
College Station. Many factors attribute to the numerous challenges and opportunities faced by College
Station in keeping up with its population growth in the area of transportation mobility, safety and
economic development.
Council directed staff to coordinate a meeting with representatives from City of Bryan, Brazos County,
Texas A&M University and Dean International, Inc. to determine interest in participating of funding
regarding transportation improvement plan.
Agenda Item No. 3 - Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a possible "One-
Stop" social service facility to house social service providers in College Station.
Interim Community Development Administrator Randy Brumley presented historical information
related to a "One-Stop" social service facility. He explained that this type of facility is different from
the Consolidated Health Center in that it would focus primarily on social service needs instead of
medical needs. Mr. Brumley explained that in 1989 the Municipal Development Group prepared the
Lincoln Center - Wayne Smith Park Corridor Master Plan. During the development of the plan, survey
responses indicated a desire among neighborhood residents for a social service element to be included in
the park plan. In 1994 Glass, DeSantis and Associates completed a study in which one recommendation
was a "One-Stop" social service center. Subsequent surveys and public hearings have continued to
demonstrate a desire by a segment of the citizens and social service providers to have additional or
consolidated social services available in College Station. In 1997, the City Council approved $150,000
in CDBG public facility funds to facilitate a possible architectural and feasibility study exploring a
potential project.
Mr. Brumley explained that 10 local agencies responded to surveys expressing interest in a facility. The
agencies were:
Children's Miracle Network
Sheltering Arms' STAR Program
MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley
MHMR Children's Mental Health Services
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Literacy Volunteers
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Project Unity
The Salvation Army
Brazos County Health Department
BVCASA
Mr. Brumley presented several scenarios for council consideration. · City decides not to pursue a project
· City retains consultant to update/verify survey and assess data received
· City finances, builds, owns and then leases a neighborhood oriented facility
· City finances, builds, owns and then leases a county-wide/regional facility
· City participates in funding, coordinates with non-profit developer/manager of facility
· City participates with other governmental entities in development of a facility
· City participates with school district in development/management of a facility
Council directed staff to work on an implementation cycle to address the needs of breaking the cycle of
poverty. Staff shall meet separately with providers and separately with users, and come back with a
report to council for further consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Larry Mariott arrived to the meeting at 4'34 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 5 - Presentation, discussion and possible action on items the Joint Legislative
Committee discussed during its last meeting.
Councilman Massey explained that the Joint Legislative Committee consists of three members from the
College Station and Bryan City Councils and two members of the Brazos County. During the August
16, 2000 meeting, the members discussed a number of items they felt may be of interest to both cities
and the community as a whole. The items might be suitable for joint consolidation projects through
interlocal cooperation agreements.
City Manager Tom Brymer suggested that the list below be applied to the strategic plan.
Items of Interest:
Consolidated Water Agreement
Cooperative Trash Collection
Smoking Ordinance
Coordination of Franchise Agreements
Brazos Transit
Joint Bryan/College Station Planning and Zoning Meetings
West Side Sewer Service
Joint Council Workshop Follow-Up
Joint Bryan/College Station Development Council
TMPA Land for Parks
Regional Health Efforts
Council agreed to the list with the exception of two items, Brazos Transit and the Joint Bryan/College
Station Development Council.
Councilman Massey left the meeting at 5'15 p.m.
Council recessed at 5'16 p.m.
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Council reconvened at 5:25 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 4 - Presentation, discussion and possible action the City of College Station
Proposed 2000-2001 budget and Strategic Plan.
Council reviewed the memorandum from the City Manager that addressed council's direction on
changes to the FY 2001 Proposed budget.
Council expressed their satisfaction with the budget, especially the incorporation of strategic issue
plans. City Manager Tom Brymer stated the strategic plan is a multi-year plan.
No action was required.
Agenda Item No. 6 - Presentation, discussion and possible action on Vision Statement #8, Strategy
#2, Implementation Plan- Land Use Ratios.
This item was discussed at the regular meeting.
Agenda Item No. 8- Council Calendars
Citizen Committee Picnic, Brazos Center, 9/11, 6:30 p.m.
Joint Meeting with CSISD, Administrative, Conference Room, City Hall, 9/15,
12:00 p.m.
Environmental Excellence Award Luncheon, Hilton, 9/19, 11'30-1:00 p.m.
Council Workshop and Regular Meetings, 9/28
State of the Cities Symposium, 9/21-9/22, Austin
Joint Council Meeting/Parks & Recreation Board/Planning and Zoning Commission, Council Chambers,
9/28, 7:00 p.m.
Mayor' s Brunch, Council Chambers, 10/6, 11:30-1:00 p.m.
Annual Texas Municipal League Conference, 11/13-11/18, Austin
National League of Cities Boston 2000, 12/5-9
Agenda Item No. 9 - Hear Visitors
Ms. Janice McBride, 8301 Shadow Oaks, expressed her disappointment in regard to council actions
toward Eric Todd at the August 10, 2000 Council Meeting. She made several suggestions on how the
council should monitor themselves and communicate with citizens.
Mr. Wes Hall, 412 Tarrow, asked for clarification on how to resubmit an item on the regular agenda that
was previously voted on by council.
Councilman Massey returned at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 10 - Executive Session
At 6:05 p.m. Mayor McIlhaney announced that the City Council would convene into executive session
pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551,074 and 551.086 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the
advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to discuss the purchase
of real property, to consider the appointment and evaluation of public officers, to consider economic
development negotiations.
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Pending and Contemplated Litigation {Gov't Code Section 551.071 }
Cause No. 43,098-85, Brazos County-Bryan v. College Station
Cause No. 96-03168, Travis County- Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 97-02587, Travis County- Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 98-13391, Travis County- Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 96-06940, Travis County- Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 97-07000, Travis County- TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 98-11817, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 49,367-CCL2, Brazos County- Wilkerson v. College Station
Civil Action No. 01-98-01056-CV, Court of Appeals - Gold v. College Station
Docket Nos. TX96-2-000 and TX96-2-001, FERC- College Station, applicant
Cause No. 50,813-85, Brazos County- College Station v. Phillips Swager Associates, Inc.; et al.
TXU Gas Distribution Rate Request
TXU Gas Pipeline Rate Request
Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072}; possible action
a. Status of Montana Microgroove real estate contract
Economic Development Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.086}; possible action
a. Hotel Conference Center Project
b. Economic development proposal for hotelier
Council recessed the executive session at 7:00 p.m. and returned to the regular meeting.
Regular Meeting
Mayor McIlhaney opened the regular meeting at 7:05 p.m. She led the audience in the pledge of
allegiance. Mayor Mcllhaney read the proclamation for Constitution Week. Butch Smith, chaplain
from the College Station Police Department provided the invocation.
Consent Agenda
13.1
Approved by common consent the minutes for City Council workshop and regular meeting on
August 24, 2000.
13.2
Bid No. 98-74 - Approved by common consent the renewal of an agreement for concrete water
boxes. Awarded to International Hughes Supply of Texas for an annual estimated expense of
$46,330.00. Funds available in the water/wastewater inventory account and expensed as used for
new or replacement services.
13.3
Bid No. 99-44 - Approved by common consent a renewal agreement for 3" crushed limestone to
be used at the Landfill. Awarded to Texcon, Inc. for an annual estimated expenditure of
$26,500. Funds available and budgeted in BVSWMA operating Budget.
13.4
Bid No. 99-113 - Approved by common consent a renewal agreement for liquid chlorine used
for water production. Awarded to DXI Industries in the amount of $26,745.00. Funds available
and budgeted in the Water Production Operating Budget.
13.5
Bid No. 00-53 - Approved by common consent a resolution approving a construction contract
for the renovation and expansion of Fire Station #2. Awarded to lowest, responsible bidder
meeting specifications, R.M. Dudley Co. in the amount of $983,000.00. Funds available and
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budgeted in General Government Capital Improvement Projects.
13.6
Bid No. 00-99 - Approved by common consent the purchase of work uniforms for the water,
wastewater divisions in the Public Utilities Department and BVSWMA Landfill staff. Awarded
to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, Baskins Department Store for an annual
estimated amount of $32,370.00. Funds available and budgeted in the Water Fund, Wastewater
Fund, and BVSWMA Fund.
13.7
Bid No. 00-101 - Approved by common consent the purchase of Excess Property, Liability, and
Workers' Compensation Insurance as part of the City's self-insurance program. Awarded to
lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, Texas Municipal League - Intergovernmental
Risk Pool, in the amount of $403,274. Funds available and budgeted in the Property Casualty
Fund and the Workers' Compensation Fund. Mayor Mcllhaney abstained.
13.8
Bid No. 00-105 - Approved by common consent a resolution approving a construction
contract for the improvements at Brothers Pond, Merry Oaks and Raintree Parks.
Awarded to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, R.M. Dudley Construction
Co. in the amount of $73,535.00. Funds available and budgeted in Parks Capital
Improvement Fund and General Fund, Parks Maintenance.
13.9
Bid No. 00-106 - Approved by common consent the purchase of electronic parking meters.
Awarded to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, MacKay Parking Meters, in the
amount of $71,135.00. Funds available and budgeted in the Northgate Parking Fund.
13.10
Bid No. 00-110 - Approved by common consent a resolution approving a construction contract
for Eastgate Utilities Rehabilitation, Phases 2 & 3. Awarded to lowest, responsible bidder
meeting specifications, Young Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $2,228,887.68. Funds
available and budgeted in Sewer Revenue Bond Fund, Water Revenue Bond Fund, Residential
Street Rehabilitation Fund, and Roadway Resurfacing Fund.
13.11
Bid No. 00-111 - Approved by common consent a resolution approving a construction contract
for the Liner Construction for Fill Sector 15 & 16 at the Rock Prairie Road Landfill. Awarded to
lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, L.D. Kemp Excavations in the amount of
$563,218.00. Funds available and budgeted in the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management
Agency Fund.
13.12 Approved by common consent the purchase of a grapple. This equipment is exempt from
competitive bids in accordance with LGC 252.022(a)(7)(D) a procurement of items that are
available from only one source, including captive replacement parts or components for
equipment. Awarded to Menzi USA Sales, Inc. for $15,890.00. Funds available and budgeted in
General Fund, Public Works.
13.13 Approved by common consent a resolution for Juvenile Accountability Grant for "Decision
Making" for First Offenders.
13.14 Approved by common consent Ordinance Number 2467 amending Chapter 10, Section 2C of
the College Station Code of Ordinances to change the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and
Longmire Drive from a 2-way to a temporary 4-way stop condition until a traffic signal is
installed.
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13.15 Approved by common consent contract amendments for five Optional Rehousing Agreements
previously approved by Council. Recommend approval of these amendments so the owner can
accept that the lowest, responsible bidder.
13.16 Approved by common consent the purchase of a System2 Fuel Management System. Awarded to
A-1 Pump, Inc. in the amount of $23,490.50. This purchase is exempt from competitive bidding
in accordance with LGC 252.022(a)(7)(D) a procuremem of item(s) that are available form only
one source, including captive replacement parts or components for equipment. Funds available
and budgeted in Equipment Replacement Fund.
13.17 Approved by common consent a resolution approving a consulting contract with Public
Safety Consultants, Inc for Needs Analysis Services for Public Safety Systems. Awarded
to Public Safety Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $51,740. Funds available
and budgeted in the General Government, Capital Improvement Projects Fund.
13.18 Approved by common consent a resolution approving the Sanitation Rate increase.
13.19 Discussion and possible action on the renewal of two utility easements located on
the Texas A&M University System property. Staff removed this item. No action was taken.
13.20
Discussion and possible action on a resolution approving a License to Encroach
into portions of public utility easements (PUE) at four separate locations within Block 6-7, W.C.
Boyett Estates Partition. Staff removed this item. No action was taken.
13.21
Approved by common consent an interlocal agreement between the City of College Station
Police Department and the Brazos County Community Supervision and Corrections (probation)
Department for the police department to provide escort services for probation officers within the
College Station city limits. The agreement calls for the probation department to reimburse the
city for officer overtime and vehicle mileage up to $15,000 with the balance of the cost for this
being paid by the city, estimated at $1,700.
13.22 Approved by common consent a request for payment in the amount of $27,593.78 to Young
Contractors to correct billing errors in FY 1999.
13.23 Approved by common consent an agreement with PriceWaterhouseCoopers for consulting
services for recruitment of a hotel and conference center operator. Consulting services are in the
amount of $100,000. Funds available in the Hotel Motel Fund. Councilman Garner abstained.
Regular Agenda
Regular Agenda Item No. 14.1 - Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an ordinance
rezoning 11.4524 acres located at 901 Graham Road from A-O, Agricultural Open to R-l, Single
Family Residential. (The remaining portion of the Sun "Park Meadows Subdivision.)
Staff Planner Shauna Laauwe presented this item. She stated that the subject property is part of the
recently approved 60 acre Master Development Plan for Sun Meadows Subdivision that is located east
of Schaffer Road and north of Graham Road. The 11.4524 acres is the only portion of the development
plan zoned A-O. The property is shown on the land use plan as Single Family Residential- Medium
Density, which is associated with a density of 3-6 dwelling units per acre. The approved plan indicates
39 dwelling units will be built on this section of the subdivision for a density of 3.4 dwelling units per
acre. The proposed build-out complies with the land use plan.
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Ms. Laauwe also explained that the Thoroughfare Plan displays Arnold Road as a minor collector.
However, in its existing condition the road would not have the capacity to serve the proposed
subdivision unless upgraded as reflected in the recently approved Master Development Plan. Staff
recommended upgrading Arnold Road to collector status and include it as a condition of the rezoning.
The Parks and Recreation Board considered the parkland dedication for this property and recommended
a parkland fee in lieu of land dedication for the subject property. The Board also recommended that
pedestrian/bike access not be restricted along the north side of the subdivision from the residential area
to Southwood Athletic Park.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the rezoning from A-O Agricultural-Open to R-1
Single Family Residential by a unanimous vote.
Staff recommended approval of the rezoning with the condition that Arnold Road be constructed to
minor collector standards.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing.
Councilman Maloney made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2468 rezoning 11.4524 acres from A-O
Agricultural-Open to R-1 Single Family Residential and upgrading Arnold Road to minor collector
standards. Motion seconded by Councilman Massey and carried unanimously, 7-0.
Regular Agenda Item No. 14.2 - Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an ordinance
rezoning 46.46 acres located at 200 Green Prairie Road, from C-1 General Commercial to R-lB
Single Family Residential for the Texas Centroid Ranch.
Senior Planner Sabine Kuenzel presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is requesting this
rezoning in order to prepare the property for development as a single-family neighborhood. Council
originally tabled this item in order for an agreement to be completed regarding secondary access to
Lakeway Drive. Ms. Kuenzel explained the applicant has worked out a future right-of-way that would
extend from the subject property to Lakeway through the southern portion of the adjacent CIC Insurance
property. The future 60 ft. right-of-way will accommodate a neighborhood street with a sidewalk
through to Lakeway where safe pedestrian connections can be made for access to the park and school as
well as vehicular connections to the Lakeway-Greens Prairie Road intersection. The right-of-way width
will accommodate an additional 20 ft. of landscape buffer to protect the existing single family in Pebble
Creek from both the future build-out of the adjacent commercial lot and the proposed street itself.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to remove this item from the table.
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
Councilman Massey
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
The following audience members spoke in favor of the rezoning request.
Chuck Ellis, 2902 Camille Drive explained that the fence would be built along Greens Prairie Road and
larger than most fence structures in the area.
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The following audience members spoke in opposition to the rezoning request.
Manuel Martin Rodriquez, 4601 Pro Court
Bill Lonquist, 4605 Caddie Court
Rostell Chapman, 420 Tarrow
Rick Floyd, liaison from the Planning and Zoning Commission pointed out to the council that a
discussion of a preliminary master plan has not been presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Mcllhaney reminded council that the item is for rezoning the property and not on the plat design.
Councilman Garner made motion to approve the ordinance rezoning 46.46 acres from
C-1 General Commercial to R-lB Single Family Residential. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Mariott.
Councilman Massey amended the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2469 rezoning 46.46 acres from C-
1 General Commercial to R-1 B Single Family Residential and include a fence along Lakeway extension
to Lakeway Drive from the common area along the six existing lots. Motion seconded by Councilman
Hazen and carried unanimously, 7-0.
Regular Agenda Item No. 3 - Public hearing, discussion and possible action on a resolution
approving the Revised Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan for Sanitary Sewer
service area "92-01", the impact fee area currently designated as the Graham Road areas.
Assistant City Engineer Ted Mayo presented the staff report. He stated that Impact Fee 92-01 was
implemented in 1992 to fund regional sanitary sewer infrastructure for new development expected to
occur in the area bounded by Rock Prairie road on the north, Wellborn road on the west, Graham road
on the south, and extending approximately 2000 feet east of Schaffer Road. Mr. Mayo explained that an
update was performed in 1996 with the original impact fee increasing from $152.18 per living unit
equivalent to $289.77 per living unit equivalent. Since the 1996 update, the land use assumptions have
changed as outlined below:
1. The rate of single-family residential development per year will decrease substantially.
2. Commercial/Industrial development will increase at a faster pace than projected in 1996.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. She closed the public hearing.
Councilman S ilvia made a motion to approve the revised land use assumptions and Capital
Improvements Plan at $232.04 per living unit equivalent. Motion seconded by Councilman Maloney
and carried by a vote of 5-0.
FOR: McIlhaney, Maloney, Hazen, Garner, Silvia
ABSTAINED' Mariott and Massey
Regular Agenda Item No. 14.4 - Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an ordinance
amending the City of College Station 1999-2000 Budget by $5,944,219 in various funds.
Budget and Strategic Planning Manager Jeff Kersten presented this item. Mr. Kersten explained Budget
Amendment #2 for the purpose of increasing appropriations for various projects.
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· Business Park II Land Acquisition, $4,000,000
· Freeman Property Acquisition, $1,600,000
· Internal services Funds, 107,260
· Utility funds, 216,959
· Court Technology and Court Security Funds, 20,000
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. She closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2470 amending the City of College
Station 1999-2000 Budget by $5,944,319 due to various expenditures listed above. Motion seconded by
Councilman Hazen and carried unanimously, 7-0.
Regular Agenda Item No. 14.5 - Public hearing, discussion and possible action on the City of
College Station 2000-2001 advertised ad valorem tax rate of $0.4293 per $100 valuation. Also,
discussion and possible action scheduling and announcing the meeting date, time and place to
adopt the tax rate.
Budget and Strategic Planning Manager Jeff Kersten explained the proposed tax rate of $0.4293 per
$100 valuation. This allocation of revenues will be utilized to fund the general debt service at
$0.2631 cents per $100 per valuation and operations maintenance at $0.1662 cents per $100 per
valuation in the general fund.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. She closed the public hearing.
Councilman Silvia made a motion to schedule the tax rate vote on the September 28th council agenda,
and place a notice in the local newspaper announcing the proposed tax rate at $0.4293. Motion
seconded by Councilman Maloney, which carried by a vote of
7-0.
Regular Agenda Item No. 14.6 - Presentation, discussion and possible action on the City of
College Station Proposed 2000-2001 Budget.
Budget and Strategic Planning Manager Jeff Kerstin stated the City Council received the proposed
budget on August 10, 2000 and held budget workshops on August 23, August 29 and September 6,
2000. The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed budget on August 24. Mr. Kerstin
explained the City Charter requires that the City Council adopt a budget no later than September 27,
2000.
Councilman Maloney made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2471 adopting the 2000-2001 budget
with the addition of four funding allocations per council discussion at their meeting on September 6th.
The four items were'
· Lighting Project, additional $70,000
· Utility Bill Payment, $34,500
· Veteran Park Memorial Fund, $25,000
· Dispute Resolution, $5,000
Councilman Hazen seconded the motion and carried unanimously, 7-0.
Regular Agenda Item No. 14.7- Discussion and possible action on adoption of the Strategic Plan.
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Budget and Strategic Planning Manager Jeff Kersten stated that the plan was developed in December,
1999 and input was given per council discussions from their planning retreat in May. The Draft
Strategic Plan was used by the departments in the preparation of their budgets.
Councilman Massey made a motion to approve the Strategic Plan as presented. Mayor Pro Tem
seconded the motion and carried unanimously, 7-0.
Regular Agenda Item No. 14.8 - Discussion and possible action on a resolution authorizing the
City to make application for the FY 2000 grant funds for the police department, as provided by
the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing the City to make application
for FY 2000 grant funds as provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Motion seconded by Councilman Garner and carried unanimously, 7-0.
Regular Agenda Item No. 14.9 - Discussion and possible action on an ordinance ratifying the
issuance of $8,100,000 City of College Station Texas Certificates of Obligation, series 2000A and
other matters related thereto, including immediate effectiveness.
Fiscal Services Director Charles Cryan presented this item. He explained the City Council authorized
the publication of notice of intent at its July 13, 2000, council meeting and publication has occurred in
accordance with statute requirements. Due to an error in the notice for the August 10, 2000 debt
issuance, the corrected notice was readvertised. This item has been placed on the agenda for
consideration to ratify the former ordinance adopted on August 10th.
Councilman Silvia made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2472 authorizing the issuance of
$8,100,000 City of College Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, series 2000A and other matters
related thereto, including immediate effectiveness. Motion seconded by Councilman Garner and carried
unanimously, 7-0.
Regular Agenda Item No. 14.10 - Presentation, discussion and possible action on Vision Statement
#8, Strategy #2 Implementation Plan- Land Use Ratios.
Development Services Director Jim Callaway presented this item. Mr. Callaway explained that land use
ratios are relative portions of the various types of land use developed within the city, typically expressed
as a percentage of developed area. Currently land use ratios are used as an analytical or planning tool or
to set limits on a use or variety of uses. Land use ratios used for the preparation of a land use plan
becomes a growth management tool, regulating the timing, location and/or rate of growth
City Planner Jane Kee presented historical information, data depicting comparisons to other cities, and
provided explanations for the city's existing land use ratios and the planned use ratios.
Mr. Callaway recommended the council continue with current approach (as a an analytical tool, not as a
regulatory purpose). He noted that the city maintains a database of all land uses, the Land Use
Inventory. A current land use map tracks both locations and quantity of various land uses in the City.
Council directed staff to continue to use land use ratios that are in place and do not seek any other policy
development.
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Workshop Agenda Item No. 7- Committee Reports
Councilman Garner attended the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on September 7, 2000.
There were two issues raised: (1) regarding small neighborhood-planning plan and mixed use
classification and, (2) staff recommendations to council regarding zoning cases.
Councilman Hazen reported the Attractions Task Force would be submitting a report regarding the
committee activities for the year.
Councilman Maloney reported the Historic Preservation Committee is preparing a memorial service for
the bonfire victims at Brison Park.
Mayor Mcllhaney reported the Regional Planning Committee met and considered a legislative agenda
regarding counties having more land use authority dealing with 911 fund
Mayor McIlhaney stated the Brazos Valley Council of Governments approved a trail system for Lick
Creek Park and prepared a recommendation for grant funding.
Councilman Massey reported the Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee would be submitting a
recommendation to council regarding allocation of land and the development of trails in other
infrastructure to facilitate some of the private sector development.
Regular Agenda Item No. 15 - Council Monitoring Report.
Councilman Massey monitored the council meeting and reported the meeting was productive and
followed procedures.
Regular Agenda Item No 16 - The City council may convene the executive session following the
regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for 9/14/2000.
At 8:50 p.m. Mayor McIlhaney announced that the City Council would reconvene into executive session
pursuant to Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.086 of the open meetings act, to seek the advice
of the city attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to discuss the purchase of real
property, to consider the appointment and evaluation of public officers, to consider economic
development negotiations.
The council returned to open session at 10:10 p.m. The following action was taken. Councilman
Maloney made a motion to increase the annual salary for the City Attorney to $97,000. Motion
seconded by Councilman Massey and carried unanimously, 7-0.
Hearing no objections, the meetings were adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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