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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/1991 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORESHOP MEE~NG WEDNESDAY, I:'~m~UARY 27, 1991 4.'00 P.M. Mayor Ringer, C. ouncilmen~ers Brown, Gardner, Schneider, Mc]]haney, Birdwell, Crouch City Manager Ragland., Assistant City Manager Brymer, As..~?stant City Manager Woody, Executive D~rector F~scal/Human Resources Harrison, Executive Director Management Services Piwonka, City Secretary Hooks, City A~orney Locke, . Development Services D~rector Ash, Semor Planner Kee, Director. of Planning Callaway, Tr~c Engineer Schoenemann, Transportation Planner Hard Trey Jacobson See guest register. Mayor Ringer opened the meeting with Councilman Birdwell absent. Aaead~ Item No. I - l:~scussion of Mayor Ringer stated ..that Councilman. Birdwell asked that discussion be held on Item No. 1.8. A question was also rained about Item No. 1.10. Councilman Mcnhaney removed Item No. 1.20. Agenda Item No. 1.2.0 - C_onsideration of a preliminary plat for Sam's Subdivision locate~ adjacent ~and to the north of the existing Furrow's development along the east side of SH 6 nypass. Counc'..fl~.n McI]haney asked if the access easement from Highway 30 is part of this preliminary plat. Mr. Callaway responded that the area referred to is-a private access easement that is conveyed by separate instnunent and is not part of this plat. C.oun?ilman .Gardner comm~e, nted that the Planning and Zoning Co ..m~.' sion ramea a similar question. Dmcussion was held with regards to possible development of a street to provide alternative access to the expected one-way frontage road. Councilman Schneider removed Item No. 1.18. City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, February 27, 1991 Page 2 Aaenda Item No. 1.18 - Consider replat of F.,~pchinski Hill Subd~_s~_on. Councilman Schneider commented that the staff recommends four stipulations to the replat. He referred to recommendation #3. Mr. Pullen.stated that the intent of this option is to avoid ~e situation such. as the problems linldng Post Oak Mall and Post Oak Square. This plat will provide for a viable connection between the development of H.E.B. and other merchants. Mr. Pullen stated that staff will have the opportunity to review this question during the site plan process. City Attorney L. ocke noted that during the site plan process, the staff can reqture access to adjoining lots. Mayor Ringer stated that updated information was provided to the Council on Agenda Item No. 1.10. end. a Item No. 1.5 ~ Approval of a contract to re__te~_ Barton-Aschman socrates as consultmq enffineers in conjunction with the Traffic M~agero__~nt A_cn'eement. Mayor Ringer noted that Councilman Birdwell r~!-~ed the question about the engineer's fee expense. Traffic Engineer Mark Schoenemann came forward. He stated that the estimated costs.are, for two projects. One project is for the design and pl.ann~., g specmcadons for the closed loop signal system. The other project ~. the before and after studies required by the state. He noted that the state requtres that the city f~]lfill these conditions to acquire grant monies. He added that the studies are very labor intensive. Councilman Mc]]haney asked if the loop system included signal lig..h, ts at Highway .3.0 and East Bypass..Mr. Sc.h.oenemann replied that he will be working with the Highway Department To prowcie maintenance of the signal lights at this intersection. Mr. Callaway focused on several l~Oints of the staff report on this tax abatement request for three years. He statedthat there will be no financial impact on the city because the proposed facility will be located on a developed lot. He noted that if the council decides to enter into a tax abatement agreement with S.A. Holditch & Associates, notices will be sent, a public hearing will be scheduled, and the council will be asked to consider an ordinance designating the reinvestment zone. Councilman Crouch asked Mr. Callaway to explain the $5,000 net revenue from the utilities. He stated that $5,000 is the net revenues after cost of their utilities. He noted that the personal property sh.ould be specified, in the agreement..Ms. Crouch asked where the two other busmesses are moving from and if there Is an impact on the business to relocate these offices. City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, February 9.7, 1991 Page 3 Mr. Ron Carter of SA. Holditch addressed Ms. Crouch's question. He stated o at .Mr.. M. cCord will be moving into. the new building, he currently leases space m nolctltch & Associates in the exLstina building. Holditch will assume the space he occupied. Jim Holster & Associates is currently located at the Eastmark building. - Councilman Gardner aske.d if Holditch .&. Associates plans to request tax abatements from other entities. He replied that they will request abatement from the county and school dl,trict. Mr. Carter stated that the College Station office does very Utile consulting work in the local area, most of their work is international. Councilman Brown remarked that the type of jobs these organizations offer are needed in the community. Councilman Schneider stated that this request meets the general criteria for tax abatement. He asked if staff is satisfied. Mr. Callaway repUed that this request fulfills the conditions required by staff and the Chamber. Councilman Crouch asked Mr. Carter what the firm's plans are after the three hirear tax abatement, period. He stated that the firm's long range plan is to build a d multi-story building on the land behind the existing build~-tg. He pointed out that the numbers provided on the growth analysis are very conservative. Mr. Allon Fish, Chamber of Commerce stated that the tax abatement policy is a good plan and it shows a positive step in economic development. Mr. Callaway stated that staff began.updating the transportation plan of 1970 in March of last year. He presented slides. brine '.mtrodu.ced Edwin Ha.rd, Transportation Planner for the City. He presented a ex overview of the update.d plan and summary of the results of TTIcomputer model that analyzes alternative transportation plans for our area. Councilman BirdweU arrived at the meeting at 4:40 p.m. Mr. Hard reviewed the alternatives recommended bv the Plannin~ and Zoning Commission and the Planning and Zoning CommissiOn as follo---~'=.· Alternative A: Upgrade S: Texas Ave. from SW. P.ar..h~_ y to Deacon to 6 lane arterial. Upgrade _Rio Grande and Rock Prairie Roads into 4 lane minor arte~ Upgrade Dartmouth from SI-/30 to Millers Lane into 4 lane minor arterial City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, February 27, 1991 Page 4 Alternative C: 1) Alternative A 2) Connect Tarrow with Munso. n and Munson with Dartmouth and upgrade Munson to a 4 lane minor arterial. arr Delet.e W. Tarrow and upgrade a section of University from W. Tarrow to E. ow into § lane minor arterial. 4) Upgrade Welsh into 4 lane minor arterial and extend to Bush at Houston. Discussion was held about the problems associated with Alternative C because Munson area and Welsh area are established residential areas. Councilman Mcnhaney noted that the materials provided do not indicate an ~ternative that suggests the expansion of Wenborn Road Mayor Rinaer ~c~u',.,ec,te~,.th~s ques,ti.o.n to .representatives from TTI or Highway ~Department. Mr. ~.~. ~mams~n ox me Highway Department stated that they modeled Wellborn Road along wth the demgn of the Lotrak project. He added that the list provided is not a complete list of an projects. Councilman Mcnhaney strongly stated that the citizens of College Station have .rep.,eatediy c.alled upon this COun.cfl to protect the integrity, of the neigkborhood ut me area of traffic. She added that she has a problem w~th Alternative C. She urged the Council to cB-~cuss the transportation system throughout the city in further detan, possibly in a workshop session. George. Dresser of TTI addressed the Council. He pointed .o. ut ~at the alternatives presented are the most reasonable solutions to identify the tr~c problems in the future. Councilman Birdwell suggested a grade separation at University and Texas Avenue. Mr. Dresser noted that the model includes land use forecasts and residential growth. Mr. Cana,way. noted that the staff intends to bring the 1V/PO items to Council before a dec~sion is made by the MPO. Councilman Schneider commented that the area of traffic should be a high priority for the council. Mayor Ringer referred to Alternate 2 listed on page 6 of the materials. Councllm .a~. Crouch moved to accept Alternate A as part of the long range transportation plan. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mcnhaney which carried unanimously, ?-0. Councilmar} Schneider moved to accept the Planning and Zoning Commission recommenciations on Alternate C. The motion was seconded b~, Crouch. ' ...... Councilman Crouch would like to see a visual aid on the locations of the streets City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, February 27, 1991 Page 5 The motion to support Alternate C failed by a vote of 2-5. FOR: Councilmen Schneider and Crouch AGAINST: Mayor Ringer, Councilmen Birdwen, Gardner, Mcnhaney, Brown Councilman Mcnhaney recommended placing this item on a workshop age.n, da to look at other alternatives and address the concerns expressed by council today. Councilman Birdweil agreed. Mayor l~dnger asked council to review pages 9 and 12 in the supporting material. ~bott~~altem No. 4 - I~scuss~t af council sdodtiss and smsosed study Mayor Ringer mentioned that Councilman Gardner asked for this item to be placed,on the council° .a, gen,,da, for ~cc~u.ssion. Mr. Callaway stated, that a study curr,e,n,uy u~. a..erway_.ox me untversny ~_nve area. The level of study in this area wo. ma .ne smmar. The study would take approximately 6 months, unless an extensnre project should take priority. Councilman Oardner made a motion.t.o ask Planning and Zoning Co..remission to designate a subcommittee to work with members of the staff to provide a study of the area bounded by Southwest Parkway, Texas Avenue and the East Bypass. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried unanimously, 7-0. Aa~__,4,, !t__~ No. 5 - Mr. Elrey Ash reviewed the historical information on this request. The minutes of the. pr .e~...ous meetings were provided. He reiterated the motion made by council then' '.wi..]~in.' gness to pay. 45% of the bridge estimated at $9.00,000 and 100% of the channelization cost at $90,000. ~Mr' 'As'h re~i.'e.w,ed the. design specifications on the reques!. He presented slides. · .~?sn .p. omte~a, out that ~e staff d.oes not agree to participate in the box culvert consu'ucuon. ~e summarized the list of options for oversized participation. Discussion was held by the Council. cl~ra. Ash. pointed out that a df~erent bri.d, ge design would have an effect on the nnelization design. Mr. Swoboda disagreed. He stated that $100,000 could in Alternate A and C. Discussion continued. Mayor Ringer stated that the public will have an opportunity to speak to the council. City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, February ~.7, 1991 Page 6 be deducted from the channelization cost. Mr. Swoboda explained his design and cost estimates. Discussion followed. Councilman Brown commented that the council should decide how much money we want to designate for the oversize participation request and stand firm with that figure. Former city manager North Bardell addressed the council. He stated that the co..uncil approved a drainage ordinance and if requirements are provided in the .ordinance for channeliz.ation projects, then the city should assume the cost. He mrtner stated that the disagreement between the staff and developer is in the area of channelization. Counc'.flman Mc]lhaney .e~. pressed to the council her desire to decide on a figure, ut an amount that ~s affordable, and stay with it.  rl, _rt___~n No. 6 - _~,~_ ,~4~,a~t_ _r~_ ,'dina ection of Mile ~ ~ the SH 6 bMeayOr Ringer stated that a petition was. submitted by the residents on Mile Drive cause of the number of problems usutg this street as a shorter access to the frontage road. He stated his reluctance to move the signs at this time with the intent of replacing them when 9.818 is finished. Councilman Crouch stated that her concern is the amount of police time being utilized to patrol this area. Police Chief Strope spoke briefly on this matter. Councilman Birdwell moved to recess the meeting .u~til 7:00 p.m. Thursday to discuss, the Wolf Pen Creek status report and Electric CIP Update at the be ..ginning of the regular meeting agenda. Councilman Gardner seconded the motion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner which carried unanimously, 7-0. Mayor Ringer mentioned the Economic Development Meeting sponsored by the Small Business Development Center on Friday, March 8th. He asked which Councilmembers will be absent for the next meeting March 13- 14. Councilmen Schneider and Crouch will not be here. The council meeting ended at 7:35 p.m. City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, February 27, 1991 Page 7 City ~ecretary (3onrde I-looks APPROVED: GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1991 4:00 P.M 11. 12. 13. 14. So 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 10. 20.