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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/25/1993 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES crrY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1993 7:00 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brown, Schneider, Mcllhaney, Gardner, Kennady COUNClLMEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Crouch STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ragland, Assistant City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Woody, City Attorney Locke, City Secretary Hooks, Executive Director Management Services Piwonka, Executive Director Fiscal/Human Resources Schroeder, City Engineer Pullen, Senior Planner Kee, City Planner Callaway VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register A~enda Item No. 1 - Gary EMn~ to present a check for $11300 to the College _St~___'on P(51ice Department to purchase a Mobile Video Camera System. Mr. Gary Elvins of the Bryan Coca-Cola Bottling Company presented Officer Haiser with a reward check for $1000. Officer Haiser apprehended individuals who were vandalizing vending machines. Aqenda Item No. 2 - Proclamations. Ruth Helpert and Laura Aguirre accepted the proclamation on "Professional Social Workers Month" signed by Mayor Ringer. Susan Barber accepted the proclamation for "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" signed by Mayor Ringer. Paula VonDomelen and several Girl Scouts accepted the proclamation for "Bluebonnet Girl Scout Council Women of Distinction Day". Randall Pitcock accepted the proclamations for "Fair Housing Month" and "National Community Development Week". Randall Pitcock, Scott Satterwhite and Nicole Newbury accepted the proclamation for "Big Event Week". A~enda Item No. 3- CONSENT AGENDA- (3.1) Approval of minutes for the workshop meeting, March 3, 1993, Executive Session, March 11, 1993, and regular meeting, March 11, 1993. (3.2) Approval of Hope III Homeowners Assistance Program Guidelines. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 25, 1993 Page 2 (3.3) Authorization to enter into an agreement with Urban Design Group for professional services for the project management of the following projects: ST-1023 Krenek Tap Road Improvements SD-9201 Brandon Heights/Southwood Valley Drainage Improvements ST-9202 College Main Rehabilitation ST-1020 and WT-1001 Sebesta Road and Waterline Improvements (3.4) Approval of award of contract to LPL Construction in the amount of $35,100 for Adamson Pool shade structures. (3.5) Bid #93-24 -- Approval of award to Iow bid meeting specifications, Mustang Tractor & Equipment in the amount of $240,344 for one landfill compactor. Funds available as approved by BVSWMA Board. (3.6) Bid #93-31 -- Approval of bid award to Normangee Tractor & Implement in the amount of $18,999 for one utility tractor with shredder and sweeper attachments. Funds available as budgeted in the FY 1992-93 BVSWMA Fund. (3.7) Bid #93-32 -- Approval of bid award to National Guardian Security Services in the amount of $19,000 for fire detection/alarm system for Public Utilities Service Center. Funds available as budgeted in the FY 1992-93 Utility Fund. (3.8) Bid #93-34 -- Approval of annual landscape maintenance agreement for the Utility Service Center and Wolf Pen Creek Phase I to The Greenery in the amount of $63,866. (3.9) Approval of final amending plat for Shenandoah Phase I, Lots 10A and 1 lA, Block 1 (3.10) Approved the setting of a date for the public hearing on a proposed amendment to the 1992-93 annual budget to be held on April 8th. Councilman Kennady removed Consent Agenda Item No. 3.4 - Adamson Pool shade structures. Mr. Kennady inquired about the alternative bid for thatch roofing. Mr. Ragland replied that this is part of the total bid. Councilman Kennady moved to accept the Iow bidder, LPL Construction in the amount of $35,100. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner which carried unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 4 - A public hearing and consideration of the 2818 Land Uae Plan. Mayor Ringer announced to the audience that the council delayed the discussion, public hearing and consideration of this item to the April 7th and April 8th meeting. This action was taken by the council at their workshop meeting held on the previous day. A~enda Item No. 5 - Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance rezoning 38.14 acres from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 General Commercial (proposedWal.- Mart site). This item was also postponed to the next regular council meeting, Thursday April 8th. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 25, 1993 Page 3 Ao_enda Item No. ~ - A public hearing and consideration of an amendment (2) to th., 1992-93 Budget in the amount of $240.000 to recognize the additional reaource~ in the Electric Fund. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Councilman Brown moved approval of Ordinance No. 2005 to recognize the additional resources in the Electric Fund in the amount of $240,000. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider which carried unanimously, 6-0. Aaenda Item No. 7 - .D. iacuaaion and consideration of prohibiting left-tums et the_ irffemection of Domimk Drive and Texas Avenue. Transportation Planner Edwin Hard indicated to the council that he will be glad to answer council questions. He did not have additional information to provide to the council. Mayor Ringer asked for public input at this time. Charles Speer representing Jerry J. Moore Investments addressed the Council. He requested an additional two months for the purpose of completing the engineering study. He believed there will be a severe negative impact to the property owners and businesses if Dominik is closed, and therefore believe this area should be analyzed thoroughly. The preliminary findings of the study indicated that there are other solutions. Jay Morris, an engineer with Traffic Engineering and Design Systems of Houston retained by the business owners approached the Council. He also urged council to delay action of this item to allow for the completion of his study involving an extensive traffic warrant study for the intersection of Dominik and Texas along with the adjacent intersections. Based on the past information reviewed, a traffic signal is warranted. Mr. Morris asked for additional time to investigate how this solution would impact current traffic progression along Texas Avenue. Mr. Morris referred to a visual aid and explained why the current proposal will transfer the traffic onto Kyle and other intersections. Councilman Kennady emphasized that one aspect of this situation will not be resolved and that is the traffic congestion at Dominik and George Bush Drive because of the distance situation between these two arterial streets. Mayor Ringer summarized the council's review of this item to date and the time considerations allowed for the business owners to complete their study. Edith Menefee a resident of 306 Kyle addressed the Council. She explained that Kyle Street does not accommodate the existing traffic flow. It is difficult to exit her driveway. Also, the motorists are not alert to the 25 miles per hour speed limit. She expressed concern for the residents on Kyle Street if additional traffic is routed to Kyle. Francis E. Savage II of 808 Avenue B came forward to address the Council. He expressed concern about the traffic problem on George Bush Drive and the safety of City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 25, 1993 Page 4 the children crossing the major intersection. General Manager of the Holiday Inn, Ms. Earline Ashby approached the council. She stated that she was unaware of this proposal until today. She anticipated problems associated with motorists utilizing this parking lot as a "short cut" to Dominik. Councilman Brown offered a proposition to change Dominik to a four lane street and close Kyle Street from Texas Avenue. Mr. Hard pointed out that this idea would not help the situation at Dominik because this would increase the left turn volume onto Dominik. Catherine Garza, owner of Albert's Hair Design on 209 E. Dominik asked the council to reconsider the proposal to prohibit left turns onto Dominik because this will hurt the businesses close Dominik. She referred to the hindrance of vision at Dominik and Texas because of the vegetation located at Texaco. Morlin Birdwell, area supervisor of Whataburger, addressed the Council. He presented statistics for stores in the Houston area when similar scenarios derived. He urged the council to allow the engineer to complete the study. Rick Duertsky of Rick's Sporting Goods expressed concern about the traffic congestion in Culpepper Plaza and the concern for safety of the customers. John Raney of Texas Aggie Bookstore spoke to the Council. He expressed concern about the welfare of the businesses if the staff's proposal is considered. He added that the traffic counts should be conducted during his business peak times, early fall and January. He mentioned the traffic impact on Kyle Street. Ken Urbanosky representing the TAMU Economic Development Foundation, owner of the former Citizens Bank building came forward. As a fund raising organization, the change in traffic flow will impact their business, causing an inconvenience for the visitors. He asked the council for more time to complete the study. Frank Morrow of Quick as a Flash spoke to the council. He urged council to allow further investigation of this issue. Jerry J. Moore, owner of Culpepper Plaza addressed the council at length. He directed attention to the fact that he restored this area and made it a success for the city. He also urged the council to provide appropriate time to study this subject further to seek the most viable solution. He supported the community. Councilman Brown reiterated his support for the closing of Kyle. Furthermore, he would expect the property owners to donate their land. Mr. Moore agreed to work with the city. Paul Clarke approached the Council. He supported Councilman Brown's idea. Mr. Clarke mentioned he spoke with the Highway Department, and this program is not on a critical path. A decision tonight will not speed up the project nor affect the state's budget. After further comments by Mr. Clarke, Councilman Brown made a motion to accept the two month extension request and direct staff to review the alternative of changing Dominik four lanes and closing Kyle at Texas Avenue. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 25, 1993 Page 5 Councilman Brown's motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider. Mayor Ringer stated that this item would be delayed until May 27th. The information should be provided to the staff for their review two weeks prior to the council meeting. Councilman Kennady asked if he has designated a deadline for this action by council. Mr. Hard replied that this plan was originally planned for a summer letting by the Highway Department. Thereafter, we heard the deadline moved to September, then December. This information was conveyed to the council at the last council discussion of this item. Councilman Gardner suggested an independent consultant review the plans of the staff and the outside engineer. Mayor Ringer remarked that there are individuals in the city who are aware of the problem and the council will probably hear from them. Councilman Schneider agreed to consider other alternatives. He complimented the staff for their diligent work and competency. Councilman Mcllhaney mentioned that this intersection and the issues surrounding it has been discussed over the last ten years. She added that two months may not be appropriate to resolve the problems. It may be better to explore other intersections to derive at a permanent and creative solution for the entire area. However, she concurred with the two month extension. Councilman Brown asked the landowners to seriously consider donating their land to the city. The motion to accept the two month extension carried unanimously, 6-0. A~_enda Item No. 8- Hear Visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 9- Adjoum. Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. APPROVED: GUEST RE~STER C~TY COUNCIL REGULAR HEET~N~ THURSDAY M~RCH 25, ~99~ 7:00 P.M. 10. 18. 19. 20.