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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/28/1998 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMayor LYNN MclLHAN EY Mayor Pro Tempore City Manager GEORGE K. NOE COLLEGE STATION Council Members STEVE ESMOND RON $1 LVIA SVVl KI ANDERSON LARRY MARIO~- DAVID HICKSON ANNE HAZEN MINUTES COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Thursday, May 28, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Mariott, Hazen, Silvia, Esmond, Anderson COUNClLMEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Hickson Mayor Mcllhaney opened the regular meeting at 7:07 p.m. Agenda Item No. 1 -- Pled.qe of Allegiance Councilmembers and audience cited the pledge of allegiance. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Invocation Rev. A.C. Clark of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church provided the invocation. A.qenda Item No. 3 -- Consider request for absence from meeting Councilman Mariott made a motion to approve the request for absence from Councilman Hickson. The motion was seconded by Councilman Silvia which carried unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Statutory Agenda 4a. Approved replacement of Sandstone Park Playground equipment in the amount of $20,821. Award bid to R.M Dudley Construction Company, Inc. of College Station as lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. Funds available in Property Casualty Fund. City of College Station, Texas Providing Customer Service Excellence Council Regular 5/28/98 Page 2 4b. Approved sale of HOPE 3 property (907 Montclair) to an income eligible family for the appraised value of $49,500. Items approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consent Agenda 5a. Approved minutes for special council meeting on May 8, 1998, workshop and regular council meetings on May 14, 1998. 5b. Approved Ordinance No. 2329 establishing updated speed limits on State Highway 30 from east city limits at FM 158 to Texas Avenue. Mayor asked staff to contact TXDOT to look at the possibility of reducing the speed limit on the section of East Bypass 6 to the area behind the Furrows store and Hollywood theater. 5c. Approved award of construction contract for rehabilitation of Christine Lane Sewer line - Phase I (ClP Project SS9701) to Elliott Construction, Inc. in the amount of $398,251.80 as lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. Funds available in 1998 wastewater funds. 5d. Approved final project and financing plan for tax reinvestment zone #7 (Wolf Pen Creek Office/Hotel/Conference Center). 5e. Approved change order no. 4 to construction contract for Southwest Parkway Rehabilitation Project (CIP Projects ST9508 and EU9604) in the amount of $59,155.20. Funds available in 1996 and 1997 General Obligation Funds. Total project budget, $2,231,250. 5f. Approved resolution urging Congress to reinstate full stateside funding of land and water conservation fund. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Regular Agenda 6a. Public hearing and possible action on an ordinance rezonin,q 88.8 acres bound by Barron Road to the north, the Shenandoah Subdivision to the east and undeveloped property to the south and west (referred to as Shenandoah Phases 6-10) from Agricultural Open to R-1 Single Family Residential (Case 98-107). Possible action on a master preliminary plat of the same property dividing same into 277 residential lots and on a 12 acre city park. (Case #98-309) City Planner Jane Kee described the subject property. The developer will dedicate 12 acres of parkland. The Parks Board reviewed the proposed parkland dedication and recommended acceptance of the dedication by the Council and Planning and Zoning Council Regular 5/28/98 Page 3 Commission. No floodplain is located on the property. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning and master preliminary plat. Ms. Kee explained the reason for two detention facilities. The 12 acre parkland has a detention facility in which the city will maintain for parkland use and the other facility will be developed and maintained by a homeowner's association at a later time. Mike McClure, 9262 Brookwater Circle, project engineer explained the purpose for notation two detention facilities on the plat. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. She closed the public hearing. Councilman Mariott made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2330 as presented and the master preliminary plat as presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Esmond which carried unanimously, 6-0. 6t J~ a,~ al Public hearin,q and possible action on an ordinance rezonin,q 1.72 acres on the ,utheast corner of Deacon and Wellborn Road beinR Lot 10, Block 71 of Fraternity )w from C-1 General Commercial to R-5 Apartments Medium Density (Case 97-108). ne Kee explained the subject tract. The applicant proposes multi family uses serving a buffer between the intersection and the Iow density residential uses further east )ng Deacon. The request is in conformance with the land use plan which reflects the property as residential and is in harmony with the existing pattern of development. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. She closed the public hearing. Councilman Esmond made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2331 as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Silvia which carried unanimously 8-0. Councilman Anderson left the meeting. 6c. Public hearing and possible action on the stop sign/speed hump trial on Munson Avenue. This is the second of two trial approaches to reduce the amount of cut through traffic on Munson Avenue. Transportation Planner Edwin Hard presented a report of findings of the traffic studies conducted during the trial period since the installation of speed humps and stop signs along Munson in December, 1997. He noted an important issue with regard to the speed humps and stop signs which resulted in an increase in emergency response time to University Drive area of between 1 and 2 minutes. Staff recommended that the Council Regular 5~28~98 Page 4 speed hump/stop sign trial remain in place with the caveat that Ashburn be recognized as an alternative route for emergency response when necessary. Staff also recommended that other alternative approaches to improving the response time to University Drive area be investigated. If Council finds the use of Ashbum and the increase in emergency time unacceptable, staff recommended removing the speed humps, reinstalling the partial closure on Munson at Lincoln and retaining the 20 mph speed limit on Munson. Staff did not recommend speed humps on Ashburn. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the floor for public comment. Individuals listed below addressed the Council with the following comments. Elizabeth Naugle, 1113 Westover Carroll Waggoner, 1209 Westover Dennis Maloney, 803 Welsh Catherine Uresti, 1001 Ashburn Susan Allen, 1002 Ashburn Roland Allen, 1002 Ashburn Danielle Fifer, 1214 Munson Dawn Aberth, 1203A Munson Peter Hugill, 904 Francis Judith Warren, 904 Francis Gary Hobbs, 1000 Francis Willie Allen, 8706 Driftwood Gary Halter, 1204 Ashburn David Scott, 1213 Winding Road Sharon Colson, 1116 Neal Pickett Ann Hunter, 1116 Ashburn Bill Batchelor, 6103 Raintree Bob Droleskey, 1109 Ashburn John Crompton, 1000 Rose Circle Debbie Partain, Hardwood Stephen Miller, 906 Munson Don Naugle, 1113 Westover Earl Morris, 1216 Westover Concerned that Westover and other neighborhood streets were not included in the decisions of the homeowner's association. Supported the staff recommendation. Add additional speed humps. Traffic has increased on Ashburn. Solution is to invest in speed humps on Ashburn. Decrease traffic on Munson for safety of children. Council Regular 5~28~98 Page 5 (comments continued) Maintain integrity of neighborhood and quality of life. Supported a cul de sac on Munson. A resolution was presented to close Munson and Ashburn at Lincoln or Munson at Dominik. Letter received by Wilford Gardner, President of Windwood Homeowners Association in support of the trial closure. It was noted of the success for the 911 gate at Bent Tree in Emerald Forest. Necessary to retain north/south route. Comments supported the resolution. Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Esmond made a motion to initiate a trial closure on Munson from Dominik to Gilchrist. Jon Mies from the Fire Department and Mike Patterson from the Police Department spoke about the emergency access routes in which Munson is the main access street into the neighborhood. Traffic officers also have patrolled the area with citations being written. Councilman Hazen made a motion to appoint a committee of residents from the entire neighborhood to recommend a permanent solution within two months to Council. She concurred with the addition of speed humps on Ashburn. Motion seconded by Councilman Mariott. Councilman Hazen amended the motion to appoint a committee from the neighbor- hood defined as Foster to Glenhaven, Dominik to Lincoln to bring forth a recommendation for a permanent solution. Motion seconded by Councilman Mariott which carried unanimously, 5-0. Councilman Esmond made a motion to initiate a trial closure on Munson and Ashburn at Lincoln. Motion seconded by Councilman Hazen. After further discussion was held, Councilman Esmond withdrew his motion. Council Regular 5/28/98 Page 6 Councilman Esmond returned to his original motion to designate a trial closure on Munson and Ashburn at Dominik. The motion was seconded by Councilman Silvia. Mr. Esmond asked staff to bring back an emergency plan as soon as possible. Mayor Mcllhaney supported the motion and asked staff to report any problems with emergency services in the neighborhood. Motion passed by a vote of 3-2. FOR: Esmond, Silvia, Mcllhaney AGAINST: Mariott, Hazen Councilman Esmond made a motion to remove the speed humps and stop signs during this trial. Motion died for a lack of second. Direction was given to staff to form a committee as mentioned in a previous motion. The council recessed for five minutes. 6d. Public hearing and possible action on an ordinance to amend the 1997-98 budget for authorization to allocate $1001000 for legal costs associated with the new Conference Center, $55,640 for additional costs associated with staff and other operations cost in the Parks Department; $69,000 to appropriate additional funds for a change order for Wayne Smith Park Development; $571400 for Police Department travel related to the ALERT project; and $65,500 for XTRA Education contract services and other anticipated expenditures. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. Bill Batchelor, 8103 Raintree asked the council to seriously consider the televising of council meetings. Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Mariott made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2332. The motion was seconded by Councilman Esmond which carried unanimously 5-0. 6e. Discussion and possible action on a petition and resolution for disannexation of a 7.5 acre tract of land located east of SH 6 and south of the College Station Business Center. Development Services Director Jim Callaway presented the details of the item. The owner would like to place a portable concrete batch plant on 7.5 acres for use in supplying his own construction as well as for general sales of concrete. The Zoning Ordinance allows temporary, construction related facilities in any zoning district. The Council Regular 5~28~98 Page 7 owner has been frustrated because he has not been able to conduct wholesale and/or retail sales from this property. The owner has submitted a petition for disannexation due to the inability to perform retail sales from the property. Several problems were identified with the disannexation such as: Confusion as to emergency services boundaries, impacts on utility service ~reas and the need to follow the lengthy annexation process in considering a dissannexation petition. Staff recommended that Council respond to this petition through a zoning ordinance amendment and allow a conditional use permit that establishes time limits, approval criteria, etc. Councilman Mariott made a motion to direct staff to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow a three year maximum use for the construction facility, to allow retail sales with a conditional use permit, and an annual review. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia which carried unanimously, 5-0. 6f. Discussion and possible action pertaining to the appointment of a board member to the B-CS Economic Development Corporation. Term to expire in 2001. Councilman Silvia made a motion to reappoint Larry Mariott to the B/CS EDC. Motion seconded by Councilman Hazen which carried unanimously, 5-0. 6,q. Discussion and possible action on a,qreements for development and tax abatement in reinvestment zone no. 9 for commercial tax abatement for CSL of Texas, Inc. Councilman Mariott made a motion to approve the agreements with the change on page 5 to state the intent that the employment include no more than 17 percent of part time employees. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia which carried unanimously, 5-0. Bill Batchelor, 8103 Raintree came forward to state his opposition to the tax abatement agreements. 6h. Discussion and possible action on appointment of Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Mariott made a motion to appoint David Hickson as Mayor Pro Tem. Seconded by Councilman Silvia. Councilman Esmond stated concern that Mr. Hickson has missed several council meetings. Mayor Mcllhaney asked for the opportunity to visit with Mr. Hickson to ensure that he would be available to serve. Councilman Mariott retracted his motion until the Mayor visited with Councilman Hickson. Council Regular 5~28~98 Page 8 This item was delayed until next meeting. 6i. Discussion and possible action on reappointment of City Secretary, City Judge and City Attorney. Terms are for two years and coincide with Mayor election. Councilman Mariott made a motion to appoint Connie Hooks as City Secretary, Tripp Walter as Municipal Judge, and Harvey Cargill, ,Ir. as City Attorney for two years coinciding with Mayor's term. Motion seconded by Councilman Hazen which carried unanimously, 5-0. 6i. Discussion and possible action on appointment of members to Greenways Implementation Task Force. Councilman Mariott made a motion to appoint the following individuals to the Task Force. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia. Mike McClure, expert in storm drainage and drainage issues David Scarmardo, represents development/real estate community David Woodcock, represents neighborhood/homeowner association near flood plain Lynn Allen, represents the Brazos Valley Cyclists Don Mueller, represents environmental science community James Massey and Wayne Rife represent Planning and Zoning Commission John Crompton and Mike Manson represent Parks and Recreation Board Councilman Esmond made a substitute motion to appoint the following individuals: Bob DeOtte David Scarmardo Willie Allen Lynn Allen Mark Shavers Motion died for a lack of second. The original motion carried 4-1, Councilman Esmond voted against. Council directed staff to ask the committee to appoint a Chairman and send notices to interested persons who want to attend the meetings. One position for a landscape/architect will be filled at a future meeting. Agenda Item No. 7 -- Hear Visitors. No one spoke. Council Regular 5~28~98 Page 9 Council discussed council calendars: City Manager Noe reminded Council of the planning retreat scheduled for May 31 and June 1. Councilman Esmond noted that he would not be in attendance on June 1. Quarterly Meeting with Bryan and Brazos County on the topic of Mental Health Services, June 4. Mayor Mcllhaney reported on the expansion project of Highway 6 to Houston. She also reported on the AMCC Conference July 16-19. Agenda Item No. 8 -- Final action on executive session, if necessary. The council moved into executive session at 10:40 p.m. to discuss the follow items: Pending and Contemplated Litigation Staff Reports -- Northgate Redevelopment Proposal The council returned to open session at 11:25 p.m. No action was taken. A.qenda Item No. 9 -- Adjourn. The workshop, executive and regular sessions adjourned at 11:30 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of June, 199_.~8. 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