HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/09/1998 - Workshop Minutes City CouncilMayor
LYNN MclLHANEY
Mayor Pro Tempore
DAVID HICKSON
City Manager
GEORGE K. NOE
COLLEGE STATION
Council Members
STEVE ESMOND
RON SILVIA
SVV] KJ AN[~ERSON
LARRY MARIO'I-I'
ANNE HAZEN
MINUTES
COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 2:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
COUNCILMEMBERSPRESENT:
Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pretem Hickson,
Councilmembers Madott, Esmond, Anderson,
Silvia, Hazen
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brymer, City Secretary Hooks, City
Attorney Cargill, Jr., Management Assistant Broussard, Fire Chief Giordano, Human
Resources Director Pavlinski, OTIS Director Piwonka, City Planner Kee
Mayor Mcllhaney opened the workshop meeting at 2:20 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 1 -- Appointment of citizens to various committees.
Cemetery Committee
Motion made by Councilman Esmond to appoint the following citizens. Silvia seconded
the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0.
(new) Helen Pugh, 6/00
(new) Joe Wallace, 6/00
(new) Amelinda Richards, alternate 6/00
(new) David Chester, alternate 6/00
Robert Toler, honorary member
Community Appearance Committee
Councilman Madott made a motion to appoint the following citizens, seconded by
Councilman Hazen which carried unanimously, 7-0.
(reappoint) John Richards, 6/00
(new) Barbara Petty, 6/00
(new) Thaddeus Hunter Adams, 6/00
(new) Fred Dollar, 6/00
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Construction Board of AdJustments/Buildings Standards Commission
Councilman Mariott made a motion to appoint the following citizens. Seconded by
Councilman Hickson which carded unanimously, 7-0
(reappoint) Dan Seam, 6/00
(reappoint) James Holster, 6/00
(reappoint) George McLean, 6/00
(new) Helen Weber, 6/00
(new) Kevin Kuddes, altemate 6/00
Electrical Examining Board
Councilman Mariott made a motion to appoint the following citizens. Seconded by
Councilman Hickson which carded unanimously, 7-0.
(reappoint) John Grille, 6~00
(new) Matt Murphy, 6/00
Facade Improvement Committee
Discussion was held on the criteda for this membership.
Motion made by Councilman Silvia to appoint Mark Lanier to replace Charles Burris and
change the guidelines to include a member who has architect or construction
experience. Motion seconded by Councilman Mariott.
Substitute motion made by Councilman Esmond, seconded by Councilman Anderson
to delay appointments to this committee until applications are received that meet the
criteria of the membership and bring back in two weeks. Motion carried unanimously,
7-0.
Historic Preservation Committee
Motion made by Councilman Esmond to appoint the following individuals. Motion
seconded by Councilman Mariott which carried unanimously, 7-0.
(new) Dock Burke, 6/00
(new) Joan Perry, 6/00
(new) Russell Duke, 6/00
(new) Margaret Gdffith, 6/00
(reappointed) Elton Abbott, 6/00
Joint Relief Funding Review Committee
Motion made by Councilman Mariott to reappoint Sara Goode, 6/00, seconded by
Councilman Silvia which carded unanimously, 7-0.
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Northgate Revitalization Board
Julius Gribou - TAMU representative
Suzie Striegler - church representative
Cheryl Anz - merchant
Bill Boyett- real estate
Richard Benning - property owner
Andrew Howard - student
Roxanne Brown - resident
Elton Abbott - architect
Councilman Esmond made a motion to accept the recommendations and ask staff to
identify the remaining membership criteda (one church rep, one TAMU rep, one
property owner), advertise, and bring back to Council qualified applicants. Motion
seconded by Councilman Madott which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Parks and Recreation Board
Motion made by Councilman Mariott, seconded by Councilman Hickson to appoint the
following names which carried unanimously, 7-0.
(new) John Nichols, 6/00
(new) Susan Alle, 6/00
(new) Glen Davis, 6/00
(new) Sarah Birkhold, 6/00
Councilman Silvia made a motion to appoint George Dresser as a regular member to
replace Debra Anderson, 6/99, seconded by Councilman Hickson which carded
unanimously, 7-0.
Motion made by Councilman Esmond to appoint Chris Barzilla as Chairman, seconded
by Councilman Madott which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Zoning Board of Adjustments
Motion made by Councilman Silvia and seconded by Councilman Hickson to appoint
the following names. Motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
(reappoint) David Alexander, 6/00
(new) Matt Murphy, 6/00
John Haap, 6/00 moved from alternate to regular member
Leslie Hill, 6/99 moved from alternate to regular member
(new) Roger Lewis, 6/00
(new) Steve Searcy, 6/00 alternate
(new) Mark Lanier, 6/99 alternate
Motion made by Councilman Mariott to appoint Judy Warren as Chairman, seconded by
Councilman Esmond.
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Substitute motion made by Councilman Anderson to appoint David Alexander as
Chairman, seconded by Councilman Esmond which carried 4-2-1.
FOR: Esmond, Hickson, Anderson, Silvia
AGAINST: Hazen, Madott
ABSTAIN: Mcllhaney
Councilman Esmond made a motion to appoint Brandon Hausenfluck and Jean Bailey
as additional alternates to this board. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia which
carried unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 2 -- Discussion of consent and statutory agenda items.
Councilman Anderson asked questions about Consent Agenda Item No. 6e regarding
the 380 grant to the Bryan/College Station Economic Development Corporation in the
amount of $10,205. Todd McDaniel reported that Cabletime requested a waiver of
building and tap fees through an incentive provision within a 380 grant.
Staff recommended approval of the request.
Agenda Item No. 3 -- Presentation and possible action on staff recommendations
re~3ardina the SouthsidelSouthgate Neighborhood Preservation Committee report.
Management Assistant Edward Broussard presented this item. He reported that this
item is a response to the 1997 Strategic Issue No. 12, Northgate/Southgate
Revitalization/Code Enforcement and Planning, TAMU. Staff worked with residents
and property owners in the area in a collaborative process centered on area
resident/property owner participation and input. The area is defined as bounded north
by George Bush Drive, west by Wellborn Road, south by Holleman Drive, and east by
Timber. Citizens volunteered to serve on committees tasked with vadous groups of
issues. One of these committees, Neighborhood Preservation, prepared a report
containing its recommendations presented to council at the January 22, 1998 workshop
for council review and discussion. Following receipt of this report, council directed staff
to prepare a response and recommendations concerning this report.
Mr. Broussard identified the recommendations from the committee and staff:
· Remove on street parking presently along the north side of George Bush Drive from
Timber to Texas Avenue.
· Establish One Hour Parking from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, in the
areas on Fairview and Montclair, from George Bush Drive to Kerry Street.
· Install "No Parking from here to Corner'" signs on Fairview Avenue to help reduce
the sight distance problems created by parked vehicles.
· Direct staff to implement a pilot program for on street permit parking system.
Mike Luther, chairman of the Neighborhood Preservation committee concurred with
staff recommendations. He thanked the council for the opportunity to be a part of this
process.
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Norma Miller, 504 Guernsey added that the code enforcement system has worked well
in the neighborhood with regard to parking in the neighborhood.
Councilmembers emphasized the importance of communicating with TAMU officials on
this issue.
Student Government Liaison Candace Collins remarked that the students are affected
by these recommendations. She emphasized the lack of parking accommodations for
students on A&M campus which increases a demand for on street parking.
It was noted that the City's bikeway master plan included plans to eliminate on street
parking on George Bush Drive.
Council directed staff to initiate discussions with TAMU and bring back the report at the
next meeting for final consideration on the four options presented.
Councilman Anderson suggested staff consider a longer period of time for parking,
possibly two hours.
Agenda Item No. 4 -- Presentation and possible action regarding the Wolf Pen
Creek Corridor Master Plan.
Director of Parks and Recreation Steve Beachy explained the master plan revision
process.
Three key objectives for the process were identified:
1) Maintain the vision of the original plan
2) Correct for existing conditions
3) Accomplish with public participation.
The master plan revision was developed as a staff project.
Workshops held utilized "neutral" facilitators and nominal process to obtain objective
results and consensus.
Determined that additional engineering work was necessary to determine a solution for
the existing silt problems.
Three citizen boards reviewed the revisions, Parks and Recreation, Planning and
Zoning Commission, and Tax Increment Finance District Board.
Mr. Beachy outlined the staff and citizen boards' recommendations:
1. "Implement the "Vision" of the original plan
2. City acquire and develop corridor
3. Fix waterways and bike trails
4. Scale down plan to reflect current conditions
5. Expand with connections east and west
6. Stringently maintain zoning requirements
7. Minimize erosion and siltation problems
8. Develop specific plan for corridor to ensure future access to creek area
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9. Educate public and "market" the plan
10. Create organization responsible for project implementation
11. MAKE A COMMITMENT TO THE PLAN!
Mr. Beachy presented the following concluding remarks.
· Original goals and objectives and P&Z recommendations are sound
· Lakes are not viable at the present time; water features are essential to "vision"
· Encourage small retail development
· Eliminate future residential/"big box" development
· Core area development should enhance amphitheater and hotel/conference center
· Use existing resources for greatest impact
· Consider future use of drainage utility $$$
Mr. Beachy mentioned that grant options and matching funds are available to finance
improvements.
Public Works Director Mark Smith highlighted the drainage project recently completed
in the City of Smithville.
City Planner Jane Kee explained the predevelopment review process.
James Massey, Chairman of Planning and Zoning Commission expressed support for
the revised plan.
Bob DeOtte, member of the Parks Board emphasized two issues for council to
consider:
1) carefully look at the impact of straightening creek
2) focus on upstream drainage maintenance
Mr. DeOtte mentioned the City of Smithville drainage rehabilitation project recently
toured by staff.
Mayor Protem Hickson emphasized the importance of correcting problems upstream.
He made a motion to approve the revised master plan as presented, with staff
recommendations I and 2 and bring back a plan for funding drainage projects in the
area both east and west of Texas Avenue and recommendations for members of the
Implementation Committee. Seconded by Councilman Silvia which carried
unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 5 -- Presentation and possible action on the preliminary site plan
for the office hotel, and conference center project in Wolf Pen Creek and
Conference Center Schematic Design.
Richard Ferrara, the city and developer's architect explained the preliminary site plan.
Questions were asked by councilmembers about the design. Project is proposed to
begin in late spring of 1999 and completed within 14 months.
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Councilman Silvia made a motion to direct staff to move forward with design project.
Seconded by Councilman Esmond which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 6 -- Committee Reports
Mr. Brymer reported that the Greenways Task Force held their first meeting and will
continue to meet.
Agenda Item No. 7 -- Agenda Requests by Councilmembers
Councilman Esmond asked the Mayor about the schedule of his requested item. She
responded that his request will be discussed during the budget review.
Agenda Item No. 8 -- Council Calendars
AMCC Conference - July 16-19
Agenda Item No. 9 -- Executive Session.
Council convened into executive session at 5:55 p.m.
Staff and Legal Reports {LGC 551.075}
a. Cafe Eccell Lease
Pending and Contemplated Litigation {LGC 551.071}
Personnel {LGC 551.074}
Council returned to open session from executive session at 7:05 p.m.
Councilmembers took action regarding additional committee appointments related to
Workshop Item No. 1.
Motion made by Councilman Mariott to appoint Roger Lewis as an alternate. This is a
change from previous action mentioned at the beginning of these minutes. Motion
seconded by Councilman Hickson which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Motion made by Councilman Silvia to appoint John Richards as Chairman, seconded
by Councilman Hazen which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Workshop and Executive sessions adjourned following the regular meeting.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of July, 199--8.
City Secretary Connie Hooks
APPROVED:
Ma~;~r Lynn Mcllhaney