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Home My WebLink About02/13/1997 - Workshop Minutes City CouncilMayor LYNN MCILHANEY Mayor Pro Tempore HUB KENNADY City Manager GEORGE K. NOE COLLEGE STATION Council Members BILL FOX LARRY MARlO'CF DAVID HICKSON DICK BIRDWELL BRAD MARTIN MINUTES COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Fox, Martin, Mariott, Birdwell, Hickson COUNClLMEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Protem Kennady STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Noe, City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Manager Brymer, Wastewater Superintendent Riley, Public Utilities Director Woody Mayor Mcllhaney called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. A.qenda Item No. 1 -- Discuss consent and statutory agenda items listed for re.qular meetin,q of February 13, 1997. Councilmember Fox removed items 6a, 6d, 6f, 6i. 6a. Minutes -- Councilmember Fox asked that the record reflect his abstention of the motion rather than his absenteeism on the record of minutes for 1/23/97 regular session. 6f: Consulting Agreement with Klotz and Associates -- Councilmember Fox inquired about the increase of fees. City Engineer Kent Laza responded to his question by stating that the $55,000 increase is for an added feature to the project, construction management. The original proposal included this element. 6g: Fire Chief Search -- Councilmember Fox inquired about the candidate selection process. Mr. Noe responded to his question. 6i: Library Design -- Councilmember Fox asked about the budget. Charlie Shear responded to his question and noted that the square footage increased and construction cost is approximately $1.7 million. Providing Customer Service Excellence Workshop 2/13/97 Page 2 Agenda Item No. 2 -- Discuss comprehensive land use plan. This item was placed on the agenda for continued discussion of proposed Comprehensive Plan. A series of specific questions were asked on the areas of water/wastewater, street projects, interconnected parks systems, bike loop systems, and affordable housing. Staff members Ed Hard, Bill Riley, and Jane Kee assisted in the presentation. Council reviewed changes made to the plan at the last council meeting on January 21, 1997. Additional changes to the proposed plan identified by council were: pg. 20 Obj. 5.1 - College Station should continue to encourage reduction or recycling of the total amount of municipal solid waste to reach the USEPA/TNRCC goal of 40% diversion by the year 2000. The City should continue single family residential curbside programs and/or other cost effective programs and establish commercial and multi-family programs to reach the 40% goal. pg. 13 Obj. 1.8- add "Highway 47" pg. 18 Obj. 6.1 - add "mass transit" City Planner Jane Kee presented a new recommendation on the land use plan. Councilman Birdwell made a motion to accept the staff recommendation. This recommendation stated that the land west of Foster (north of Francis) and west of Milner (south of Francis) and west of Puryear between Milner and Dominik should be reflected as redevelopment. Remainder east to Puryear and Nunn is medium density single family with the area east as Iow density single family. Councilman Fox seconded his motion. Ms. Kee asked for council input on the area of Highway 6 south at Greens Prairie Road. She suggested the major intersections remain commercial. Council concurred. At the conclusion of the discussion, council encouraged staff to prepare a document that is easy for public to understand. This plan with changes will be brought back to council for a public hearing and subsequent consideration by council at a future meeting. Workshop 2/13/97 Page 3 Agenda Item No, 3 -- Discuss street projects on Kyle and Anderson to be selected for the TXDOT's urban street program. This item is a follow up discussion from the January 9th meeting. Transportation Planner Edwin Hard presented the follow-up material on traffic volumes, right of way acquisition, and funding sources for Kyle Street widening and funding sources for Anderson Street rehab. Council's discussion focused on acquisition of the north and/or south sides on Kyle street. Staff recommended the continuation of the Anderson Street rehabilitation project as budgeted in FY 97 and 98, and to change the job scope to include the widening of Anderson from Park Place to George Bush. The additional monies for widening could be covered by $340,000 in grant funds if Anderson is chosen for the program. Councilman Birdwell made a motion to recommend the city staff study both scenarios affecting Kyle Street widening and include this project with the staff recommendation for Anderson street rehab to TXDOT for state grant application. Councilman Mariott seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Streamline Development review process Development Services Director Jim Callaway presented a brief update on council's number one strategic issue by outlining the accomplishments and establishment of goals. A copy was provided in the packet. Mayor Mcllhaney mentioned the positive feedback from businesses about the improvement in the process. Reference was made to a joint staff committee with the City of Bryan to review development standards and possibly develop uniform standards. This item will be brought back to Council for additional discussion in April. Agenda Item No. 5 -- Review the TML Legislative Update Mayor Mcllhaney mentioned that she and Councilmembers Mariott and Birdwell attended the TML Legislative Briefing in Austin on February 3rd. Workshop 2/13/97 Page 4 A.qenda Item No. 6 -- Citizen Committee Appointments Councilman Martin made a motion to appoint Helen Perry to the Cemetery Committee for a two year term to expire in 1999. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fox which carried unanimously, 6-0. Councilman Birdwell made a motion to appoint John Richards as a replacement for Lisa Phillipi to the Community Appearance Committee for a one year term to expire in 1998. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin which carried unanimously, 6-0. A.qenda Item No. 7 -- Committee Reports Councilman Birdwell reported on his meeting with the Community Advisory Network. He emphasized the completion of the master airport plan. Councilman Fox reported that the City Affairs Committee is in the process of preparing for a joint meeting of all entities to meet with Brenda Arnett of the Texas Department of Commerce on April 17th at the Brazos Center. Mr. Fox mentioned his attendance at the TPP^ meeting in Austin on January 30th with the main topic of discussion, retail wheeling. Mr. Noe reviewed the discussion held at the recent Wolf Pen Creek TIF District meeting on January 31st. Mayor Mcllhaney stated that she would like a full representation of the council at the AMCC brunch in Waco in July. A.qenda Item No. 8 -- Council Calendars February 21, 1997 -- Community Breakfast A.qenda Item No. 9 -- Executive Session The council convened into closed at 5:15 p.m. A. Pending or Potential Litigation and consultation with legal counsel on other matters within the attorney-client privilege {LGC 551.071} B. Land Acquisition {LGC 551.072} 1. Landfill 2. Luther Jones Landfill Workshop 2/13/97 Page 5 C. Legal Report {LGC 551.071} D. Staff Report {LGC 551.075} 1. Northgate 2. Economic Development Prospect -- Business Park E. Personnel {LGC 551.074} 1. City Attorney position 2. Municipal Court Judge The workshop and executive sessions will adjourn following the regular meeting. PASSED AND APPROVED the 27th day of February, 1997. ,~ROVED: -~ay~r Lynn Mcllhane~