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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/25/1993 - Workshop Minutes City Council.,IAYOR Larry J. Ringer MAYOR PRO-TEM Fred Brown CITY MANAGER Ron Ragland COLLEGE STATION COUNCILMEMBERS Hub Kennady Lynn Mcllhaney Vernon Schneider David Hickson Nancy Crouch MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1993 4:00 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Mcllhaney, Crouch, Hickson, Brown COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmembers Schneider and Kennady STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ragland, Assistant City Manager Brymer, City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Locke, Development Services Director Ash, Public Information Officer Calliham, Executive Director Management Services Piwonka, Executive Director Fiscal/Human Resources Schroeder, Assistant City Manager Woody, City Planner Kee, Assistant Director for Development Services Callaway, Executive Director City Engineer Pullen, PARD Director Beachy, Electrical Superintendent Bob Hohl, Purchasing Agent Kettler, Fire Chief Kennedy, Police Chief Feldman, Budget Director Cryan, Budget Staff, Management Team Staff VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Comments by Ms. Unda Ray of the Sister Cities Student Ambassadors. Linda Ray recognized the guests from Kazan, Russia and their hosts from Bryan and College Station. Individuals from Russia and Texas thanked the Council for their generosity to assist the group by providing funds for travel to Russia and America. The council appreciated their comments. Agenda Item No. 2 - Items listed on Thursday, August 261h consent agenda. Councilman Hickson removed Consent Agenda Item No. 2.3, 2.10, and 2.11. Councilman Mcllhaney removed Consent Agenda Item No. 2.4. Agenda Item No. 2.3 - Consideration of an assignment of overriding royalty interest for an oil, gas and mineral lease of 58.615051 acres. Assistant City Attorney Neal Coates addressed Councilman Hickson's question on the lease agreement. City of College Station, Texas Providing Customer Service Excellence City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, August 25, 1993 Page 2 Agenda Item No. 2.4 - Discussion of Metropolitan Planning Organ. i_Tation's Unified Planning Work Program for FY 1994. Councilman Mcllhaney asked if transportation plans are a part of the planning document. Transportation Planner Edwin Hard replied that this document was primarily a working document to establish a relationship among all entities involved. Councilman Crouch commented that the Council would appreciate receiving the MPO's proposals prior to council consideration. Mayor Ringer stated that he is working toward this objective. Agenda Item No. 2.10 - Purchase order for rental of a track hoe from Hunter Equipment in the amount of $12,000 used for sewer line rehabilitation. Councilman Hickson inquired about the city's general use and availability of the backhoe. Wastewater Manager Lawrence Carter replied that this backhoe is not used on a regular basis to justify the substantial purchase cost. Agenda Item No. 2.11 - A Resolution authorizing the City Mana,qer, Mayor, and City Attorney tn acquire by condemnation all of that certain lot, tract or parcel of land bein,cl Lot 20, Block 1 Southland Addition, known as 131 Southland Street, for inclusion in the City's Community Development Program. City Attorney Locke explained that this item was placed on the agenda as merely a formality and council authorization shall remove the cloud on the title to allow for the city to close on the property. Aaenda Item No. 3 - Discussion of proposed FY 1983-94 Annu~ City Manager Ron Ragland stated brief comments about the budget overview. several issues identified below: He highlighted [] Drainage utility districts I:]1 Growth management policy [] Economic Development [] Impact of Mandates on Local Government Finance Director Glenn Schroeder and Budget Director Charles Cryan reviewed the pressure points and identified the key indicators in each fund of the budget. Supporting materials were provided in the council packet. Lengthy discussion was held among councilmembers and staff throughout the presentation. At 7:30 p.m., the council and staff recessed for a short dinner break. The council returned to the table for continued discussion of the budget. Further discussion was held on the council priorities and its relation to the tax rate. Staff members were provided the opportunity to discuss their general fund decision packages. Councilmembers briefly discussed alternative revenue sources. A~3enda Item No. 4 - Councilmem._he_r'e requ__m~_ on policy .'_me_,_,_~j for future _,3ouncil -,~' a_cmndaa. - Councilman Crouch mentioned that the council will have an item on their retreat agenda to consider the selection of a representative to the College Station Coordinating Council for the City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, August 25, 1993 Page 3 Visionary Planning process. Councilman Brown asked the staff to review the street names of new subdivisions to alleviate any duplication of names throughout the city. Agenda Item No. 5 - Committee Reports: Councilman Mcllhaney reported that she would desire to schedule meetings on a monthly basis with county officials and the City Affairs Committee. She reminded the Council Relations committee of a noon meeting scheduled for September 1st with the School Board Ad Hoc committee. Mayor Ringer reminded the council that Ms. Sandra Gaston resigned from the Community Appearance Committee. He asked the Council to solicit individuals to apply. In addition, the second breakfast meeting with TAMU officials is scheduled for September 23rd, 7:30 a.m. ,N3_enda Item No. 6 - Council Calendam. The council will depart for the council retreat on Friday, August 27th at 5:30 p.m. from City Hall. A~_enda Item No. 7 - Adioum. Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. ~~.~ST: C~'t~ Secretary APPROVED: GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1993 4:00 P.M 11. 12. 13. 14. Se 15. e 16. 17. 18. 19. 10. 20.