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Home My WebLink About06/22/1994 - Workshop Minutes City Council (3) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1994 CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM 5:30 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Fox, Mcllhaney, Mariott, Hickson, Kennady COUNClLMEMBERS A ncilmember ~' ' ~ ~,~. it~lan~i'Assistant City STAFF PRESENT: gage~ ~~t"~%~,: .~ry~Excuti~ ~ Executive Dire~or ~~nt~;~;~ "~¢~r~ ~'~ .r,w~i~e~:'-'onka, ~¢:,~ ,~=:.¢,~,~,.~, . p, r Rscal/Human · '~'~L~,~ , ~,'~ ~: -'~'JJ ~' ~'. ' .~ , . : - . .. ~;~,~ ,.~,~¢>. ,,, -C~8~, ~, ~City Mana er Wood ,.. :~ ......... ,. ........... , g Y, ¢.,-, .-, ,~-,~,~¢.;<...-,. 6~ ~g ~ ;~¢ke, C~ty Planner Kee, "-¢,¢,..~. %:':,':'*~I t.,.D~r~t{ .¢ E~nom~c and ~4~?~.~ ~:~-:: ,,~ve~ Se~i~s Oallaway VISITORS PRESENT: Refer to guest register AQenda Item No. I - Discussion of Statutory and Consent A.qenda Item--' outlined on Thursday, June 23rd a.qendn A,qenda Item No. 1.1 - Approval of bids for Lincoln Center, Wayne Smith, and Lions Park Site Improvements. Councilman Fox inquired about this item. PARD Director Steve Beachy explained the improvements are a portion of the Wayne Smith Park Master Plan. A_~enda Item No. 2 - Discussion of priority changes to sidewalk construction within Colle.qe Station, as established by the Sidewalk Master Plan and Priorities. Assistant City Engineer Veronica Morgan explained this item. City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, June 22, 1994 Page 2 Ms. Morgan identified the recent projects brought forth to the staff from citizens for sidewalks that either have a Iow priority on the list or not prioritized at all. Councilmembers discussed their viewpoints on this topic. The primary topics of discussion related to funding appropriations and priority of existing sidewalk projects. Councilman Kennady made the motion to accept staff recommendations for the prioritization of the projects outlined at this meeting and authorize staff to proceed with design and construction and reallocate funds toward these projects. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fox. Kevin Kuddis, 503 Southwest Parkway, College Station addressed the Council regarding the sidewalk project along Southwest Parkway. Mr. Kuddis and other individuals from his apartment complex recognized their imperative need for sidewalks and an appropriate transit system. The vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. AQenda Item No. 3 - Activity Report by David Mallard of Crimestoppem Coordinator of Crimestoppers David Mallard and Board of Directors J.J. Ruffino and Ramona Hibbits came forward to express appreciation to the City of College Station and citizens of this community for their generous support. He reported statistics illustrating the success of the program. Councilmembers inquired about the sort of crimes within the school system. Mr. Ruffino reported that most crimes are minor. Agenda Item No. 4 - Approval of resolution for a request to submit a .qrant r)ror)osal for Intermodel Surface Transportation Efficiency Act funding tn expend the scope of the Colle.qe Station Railroad Depot. PARD Director Steve Beachy requested the Council's commitment toward the authorization for funding of $50,000 as part of the matching grant for the ICTEA funds. If approved by ICTEA, the scope of the project shall be expanded. Special Facilities Superintendent David Gerling highlighted the procedures for submitting the grant application. City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, June 22, 1994 Page 3 Councilman Mariott made a motion to approve Resolution No. 6-22-94-04. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mcllhaney which carried unanimously, 6-0. The original resolution shall be recorded as an attachment to these minutes. AQenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an additional position in the Plannin.n Division's Building Cost Center to perform buildin.q inspection dutie-~ City Planner Jane Kee reviewed history of the Building Department workload. She emphasized increase of development activity in the past year and future trends. Ms. Kee also reviewed the problems associated with the backlog of permits, inspections and code enforcement. Building Official David Moore outlined several concerns to the Council regarding building inspections. Jane identified three alternatives to this situation and financial data accompanying the request. The Council Personnel Subcommittee met on this issue and recommended two full time building inspectors. Councilman Kennady expressed his viewpoint toward delaying consideration of this request to include in the upcoming budget process. Mayor Ringer announced that this item will be considered by the City Council at their regular meeting, Thursday night. AQenda Item No. 6 - Presentation and discussion of proposed Strate.qic Issue Govemance Policy and of Summary Strategic Issue Report This item was delayed to insure that all councilmembers were present to receive this information during a workshop session. Aeenda Item No. 7 - Committee Reports No reports were presented. A¢ienda Item No. 8 - Council Calendam Mayor Ringer reminded the City Council of the upcoming Board of Regents reception on Thursday, July 21st at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton. City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, June 22, 1994 Page 4 AQenda Item No. 9 -Adjoum Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m. ATTEST: 'City- Secretary Connie Hooks APPROVED: