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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/11/1996 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMayor LARRY RINGER Mayor ProTem LYNN MCILHANEY City Manager GEORGE IC NOE COLLEGE STATION Council Members BILL FOX HUB KENNADY LARRY MARIOTT DAVID HICKSON NANCY CROUCH MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COLLEGE STATION CITY HALL THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1996, 7:00 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS PRF~ENT: Mayor Ringer, Mayor Protem McIlhaney, Councilmembers Crouch, Mariott, Kennady, Fox, Hickson STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Noe, Assistant City Manager Brymer, City Secretary Hooks, Executive Director Management Services Piwonka, Executive Director Fiscal/Human Resources Schroeder, Director of Economic and Development Services Ash, City Planner Kee, City Attorney Locke, Public Utilities Director Woody Mayor Ringer opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Scott Sewell of the B/CS daycees accepted the proclamation for National Jaycee Week. January 14-20. Statutory. A~enda (S-1) Approved recommendation refund 1993-94 property taxes to Eastgate College Station, LTD, Anderson Place College Station, LTD, Sundance College Station, LTD, and Sausalito College Station, LTD, in the amount of $5,162.16 due to the agreed judgment on property values. (S-2) Approved payment of first installment of $50,000 to Sanderson Farms, Inc. as per Economic Development Agreement. (S~3) Approved construction contracts in the amount of $109,610 for optional relocation program and $20,000 for materials through a blanket purchase order. City of College Station Providing Customer Service Excellence Council Regular Thursday, January 11, 1996 Page 2 (S-4) Approved purchase of miscellaneous replacement vehicles and equipment as approved and budgeted in FY 95-96 Fleet Replacement Fund, to various low bidders on HGAC contract, $108,432.43. The statutory items were approved by consent. Consent A~_enda (C-i) Approved minutes of workshop meeting, December 13, 1995, and regular meeting, December 14, 1995 (C-2) Approved oversize participation of $35,305.60 for the Greensworld 18" waterline. (C-3) Approved authorization for staff to enter into negotiations for professional services for traffic signal installation and enhancements throughout College Station. Negotiations would be for a contract period of five years, with an annual renewal clause, in the following order: 1. Transportation Engineering Analysts 2. Klotz & Associates 3. Traffic Engineers, Inc. (C-4) Approved expenditure of funds for payment of legal fees to denkens and Gilchrist of $137,096.45 for November/December, 1995. (C-5) Approved expenditure of funds for payment of legal fees to Bickerstaff, Heath & Smiley of $15,616.82 for electrical power litigation (October 16-November 15, 1995) (C-6) Approved design fees for Wayne Smith Little League Baseball fields. City Council approved the selection of HSI Consulting Architects of Bryan at the October 12, 1995 meeting. Total expenditure, $84,490. (C-7) Approved Ordinance No. 2162 authorizing placement of signs prohibiting pedestrians and bicyclists on George Bush Drive, between Marion Pugh and FM 2818. Ordinance shall expire upon completion of current construction project. (C-8) Approved the sale of one track loader and one scraper from BVSWMA landfill to Romco Trax of Dallas as high bidder in the amount of $157,026. Regular Meeting Thursday, january 11, 1996 Page 3 (C-9) Approved purchase of two articulated dump trucks and one tract excavator as approved in the FY 1995-96 BVSWMA fund to Con Equip of Houston as low bidder, $754,170 with financing from Associates Commercial Corporation, Irving. (C-10) Approved real estate contract for purchase of Lot 26, Block 1, Boyett Estate Partition for redevelopment, public facilities, and other public purposes. The above items were approved by common consent. Regular Agenda (R-l) Public hearing and consideration of 1.69 acres located at the intersection of FM 2818 and Welsh Avenue, and immediately west of the property recently acquired by the City for a new library, from C-3 Planned Commercial to C-1 General Commercial with the overlay district. Applicants are Jeff Runge and Tim Hansen (95- 110). Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff planner Sabine Kuenzel explained the rezoning request stated that the applicant plans to build a service station, which is permitted under the current C-3 zoning. However, on premise consumption of food and alcohol is not allowed in the C-3 zone. The only two districts that would accomodate all uses would be either C-1 or C-2. The applicant also wishes to include the overlay district to address aesthetics. She presented slides of the property. Staff recommended approval. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. Applicant Jeff Runge of 1207 Munson informed the Council that the main reason for the rezoning request is to allow on premise consumption of food. He stated that the owner is willing to place deed restrictions on the property to prohibit any future on premise consumption of alcohol in an effort to address the CSISD's concerns. David Neal, Asst. Superintendent for Business, CSISD, addressed the Council on behalf of A&M Consolidated High School Principal Chrissy Hester, and Asst. Superintendent for Instruction John Rouse. A major concern related to the large amount of traffic currently at FM 2818 and Welsh intersection will increase with a more intense commercial use. Regular Meeting Thursday, January 11, 1996 Page 4 Ray Hanson, a principle owner of the business, addressed the Council. He pointed out that the delay of this rezoning will not be favorable to the applicant. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Councilman Mariott moved approval of Ordinance No. 2163 to C-1 General Commercial with the overlay district. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kennady. The motion carried unanimously, 6-1, Councilwoman Crouch voted against. Councilmembers encouraged city staff to communicate with the property owners to ensure the deed restrictions prohibit on premise consumption of alcoholic beverages. (R-2) Consideration of Northgate revitalization and redevelopment Todd McDaniel, Policy Analyst, came forward to answer any questions from Council. Bill Harper, 2403 Carter Creek in Bryan, owner of Bill's Barber Shop in Northgate, addressed the Council. His concern related to parking that may be eliminated sometime in the future. He expressed the importance of parking convenience to his business. Councilmembers responded they will be sensitive to his concern. Councilman Hickson moved approval of the plan. Councilman Mariott seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. (R-3) Consideration of revised user fees for recreation programs and park facilities for 1996. PARD Director Steve Beachy explained that the increases are recommended for 23 fees in 1996. These increases partially offset the costs associated with the operation of programs and facilities. Councilman Hickson moved approval of the fee schedule as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fox which carried unanimously, 7-0. Regular Meeting Thursday, January 11, 1996 Page 5 (R-4) Consideration of award of contract for $2,377,800 to Motorola Comm~ntcations, Inc, for installation of ~n 800 MHz radio system. Fire Chief Bill Kennedy explained that the staff completed negotiations with Motorola Communications, Inc. for a contract which meets the needs of both the city and vendor. Following Chief Kennedy's comments, Mayor Ringer opened the floor for audience comments. Art Sanders, 324 Primrose, Kyle, Texas, representing Ericsson, Inc. expressed several points regarding the bid proposal for the 800 MHz system. George Ebelt, 10230 Elk Point, Houston, Texas representing Motorola came foi~vard. He thanked the staff for their diligent efforts. Councilman Kennady moved approval of the contract as presented. Councilman Mariott seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. (R-§) Ad_tourn Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. APPROVED: Mayo--~~ger Connie Hooks, City Secretary GUEST REGISTER REGUIJLR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 199~ 7:00 P.M. 9. 19. 10. 20.