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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/13/1995 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMayor LARRY RINGER Mayor ProTein LYNN MCILHANEY City Manager GEORGE lC NOE COLLEGE STATION Council Members BILL FOX HUB KENNADY LAILRY MARIOTT DAVID HICKSON NANCY CROUCH MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1995 COLLEGE STATION CITY HALL 7:00 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Ringer, Mayor Protein Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Kennady, Mariott, Hickson, Crouch COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Fox STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Noe, City Attorney Locke, City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Manager Brymer, Public Utilities Director Woody, City Planner Kee, Director of Economic and Development Services Ash, Asst. Director of Economic and Development Services Callaway, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Administrative Assistant Kersten, Executive Director of Management Services Piwonka, Community Development Director Carroll Gillies, Joey Dunn, Executive Director of Management Services Piwonka VISITORS PRESENT: Refer to guest register Mayor Ringer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. STATUTORY AGENDA (S-1) Approved Resolution, Contract Agreement, and Supplemental Agreement for right-of-way procurement for the George Bush Blvd. project. (S-2) Approved six option relocation program construction contracts with Orion Construction for a total amount of $235,070. Funds available from 1994 CDBG and 1993 HOME grant. City of College Station Providing Customer Service Excellence City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 13, 1995 Page 2 (S-3) Approved purchase order to rebate funds for installation of energy efficient heat pumps. Funds available in Utility Fund, Energy Project, Energy Management. The rebate of $23,615.58 will be to Brisben Development (Windsor Point townhomes on Southwest Parkway). (S-4) Approved purchase order in the amount of $15,000 to applied exercise science laboratory; Department of Health and Physical Education, TAMU Health and Fitness evaluations for College Station Fire Department. (S-5) Approved award of bid to Marek Brothers Construction in the amount of $194,003 for development of Sandstone Park The statutory items were approved by consent. CONSENT AGENDA (C-1) Approved final plat for 19.726 acres divided into ten lots, German Acres Subdivision (95-220). (C-2) Approved award of construction contract for Munson Sidewalk extension, Project Number ST9506, to Young Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $20,522.20. ' (C-3) Approved Ordinance No. 2135 amending Chapter 10, Section 2-D of the Code of Ordinances regarding special hazard intersections controlled by stop signs. Locations are Benchmark Dr. westbound at Victoria Ave, Hasselt St. westbound at Victoria Ave., Victoria Ave. southbound at Graham Road, Puffin Way northbound at Eagle Ave., Hawk Owl Cove northbound at Eagle Ave., Gold Finsh Circle southbound at Eagle Ave., Eagle Ave. westbound at Longmire Dr., Eagle Ave. eastbound at St. Highway 6 west frontage road and Dove Trail southbound at Barron Rd. (C-4) Approved Ordinance No. 2136 amending Chapter 4, Section 3A and 3B of the Code of Ordinances relating to parades and motorcades. (C-5) Approved Ordinance No. 2137 amending Chapter 14, Section 2 of the Code of Ordinances listing the services provided by the Police Department for which fees shall be charged. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 13, 1995 Page 3 (C-6) Approved Resolution No. 7-13-95-C-6 amending Chapter 14, Section 2 of the Code of Ordinances relating to service fees for Police Department services. (C-7) Approved purchase from Gifford Hill & Company in the amount of $159,200 for 1700 cubic yards of bedding gravel and 7,500 cubic yards of Rip rap material, BVSWMA. Funds available in FY 1994-95 budget. (C-8) Approved change order number 2 to the Carters Creek VVastewater Treatment Plant Improvement project. (C-9) Called a public hearing to be held on August 10, 1995 on proposed budget amendment 8 to authorize appropriation of $550,000 for the purchase of land associated with redevelopment in the Northgate area. Funds available from Hotel/Motel Fund ($300,000) and interfund loan from Electric Fund ($250,000) to be repaid from revenues to the Hotel/Motel fund at the rate of approximately $57,500 per year for five years. (C-10) Approved Ordinance No. 2138 to change the current address of 407 Nagle (Units 41-64, French Quarter Apartments) to 601 Cross. (C-11 )Approval of Resolution to revise the sanitation rate by establishing fees for the collection of front end loading compactor containers. (C-12) Approved oversize participation in the amount of $3,584 for a portion of sanitary sewer line "G" in the Foxfire Subdivision. Applicant, Hugh Matthews. (C-13) Approval of amendments to the city's current noise ordinance in order to simplify and clarify the provisions of that ordinance. (C-14) Approved purchase request for construction of Subtitle D Liner and related improvements for Fill Sectors 4, 6, and 11 at the Rock Prairie Road Landfill. Funds available as budgeted in the FY 1994-95 Landfill Operating Fund. Award to Cluff Construction Corp. in the amount of $484,520. Agenda Item No. C-11 and C-13 were withdrawn from the agenda and not considered at this meeting. The remaining items were approved by common consent. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 13, 1995 Page 4 REGULAR AGENDA (R-l) Consideration to co-host with the City of Bryan, the Torch Run for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games on May 21, 1996. Exec. Director of Management Services Piwonka explained this item. Bryan/College Station has been selected as a city on the route for the 1996 Olympic Torch Run. Staff has been requested by the Chamber to seek council consideration toward waiving the fees associated with any permits required for this event. Ms. Piwonka mentioned that a ceremonial event will be held at Wolf Pen Creek for the participants in the Torch Run. She noted that the Chamber has been asked to seek businesses to sponsor the event. Councilman Hickson moved approval to waive the permit fees associated with the Torch Run through College Station. Councilman Crouch seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. (R-2) Public hearin.q and consideration of a zonin.q ordinance amendment to set site standards for duplex development and to chan.qe the number of r)arkinQ soaces required of duplex and apartment developments. Staff Planner Sabine Kuenzel summarized the issues related to this item from previous considerations by the Council. She described the provisions in the proposed ordinance amendment. Ms. Kuenzel referred to the Community Enhancement Study currently conducted by a focus group and within the next year, staff will bring forth recommended changes to ordinances and policies. Councilman Mariott questioned the landscape restrictions, (points required) for duplexes. Staff replied that these costs were established within the parameters of other type construction. Mr. Mariott disagreed with the cost quoted by staff. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one came forward. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing Councilman Crouch moved approval of Ordinance No. 2139. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hickson. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 13, 1995 Page 5 Councilman Mariott emphasized the importance of landscaping for multi family dwellings. However, he felt the cost to meet the landscape requirements may be somewhat high. Councilman Kennady made an amended motion by decreasing the landscape point requirements to 400 points per duplex, 200 points per unit. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hickson. The amended motion carried by a vote of 6-0. The original motion to adopt the ordinance as amended carried unanimously, 6-0. (R-3) Public hearin,q and discussion of community development block grant and community development priorities. Community Development Director Jo Carroll introduced this item. Housing Coordinator Andy Gillies presented an overview of the Five Year Consolidated Plan. A defined explanation of the Consolidated Plan will be presented at the regular council meeting on August 10th. Ms. Carroll identified the proposed budget details. She asked for council direction regarding the $162,000 of non-program funds. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed. Questions were asked by councilmembers on funding specific issues such as Habitat for Humanity projects, cost associated with administration services, Northgate revitalization, and the "one stop" shop within the Lincoln Center corridor. Staff was asked to prepare additional options for funding various types of services. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 13, 1995 Page 6 (R-4) Public hearing and consideration of an application for an oil and .qas operations permit for the TAMU Unit Well No. 3 as requested by the proposed operator, Union Pacific Resources Company of Fort Worth, Texas. Staff Planner Joey Dunn explained this item. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. Ernest Bruchez, attorney representing UPRC came forward. Jim Giovannoni, 11066 Stillwater Road, came forward to express his concerns regarding the noise associated with the drilling and construction of the well site. He also indicated that no fire hydrants are located on Stillwater Road. Mr. Bruchez indicated that UPRC provides training to fire department personnel and is prepared for any potential harm to nearby residences. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Councilman Mariott moved approval of the permit. Councilman Crouch seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0, Councilman Hickson absent from the room. (R-5) Hear Visitors No one came forward to speak. (R-6) Adjourn Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. APPROVED: City Secretary Connie Hooks ~UEST RE~TSTER REgULaR ~.EET~N~ OF THE C~TY COUNCTL THURSD~,Y~ ~ULY 2.3 L995 ? :00 P.M. Se Se Se 9. 19. 10. 20.