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Home My WebLink About09/26/1990 - Workshop Minutes City CouncilWEDge, ~ ~, 1990 4.'OO P.M. Mayor Ringer, Councilmen Brown, McJlhaney, Crouch, Birdwell, Gardner Councilman Schneider City Manager Woody, Ass'_m.tant City Manager Brym.er, Budget D=ector Schroeder, Asmstant City Attorney Graham, Development Services Director Ash, City Engineer Pullen, F. xecutive Director Management Services Piwonka S'I'T~]~i'T (30V'T T,TX'IRON: Trey Jacobson VISITORS PItl/SENT: See guest register. Mr. Carol Ziegler addressed the Council. He stated that he has visited with the Highway Department about the direction he received during the Coil?ge Station city council meeting on September 12th. He further st_ated that.~e,Hlg.hway. Commission does not believe there are adequate funds to prowae zor me extra costs of the council's favored plan. Mr. Ziegler pointed out that the new design would add $1.4 milh'on of construction costs to the plan; however, this does not change the right-of-way costs. Mr. Ziegler further pointed out that this is not the appropriate time to ask the Highway Commission for more money and also, the council's favorite design is not guaranteed. Councilman Birdwell emphasized that the voters will not support a 17 fi. embankment from Holleman to Southwest Parkway. He add. ed that the voters need to know what type of railroad system they will be getting. Mr. Ziegler expressed his support in helping to solicit this project to the voters. Councilman Gardner expressed comments about the project extending to FM 2818. Councilman Brow~.~ reiterated that the Council is very optimistic about the project; however, it is very critical that the voters know about the design of the project before they are asked to vote on such a project. 007989 City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, September 26, 1990 Page 2 Mr. Ziegler re-emphasized that he was not sure that the Highway Department would give $1.4 rrdilton to a project that is of a lesser nature. Mr. Jimmy Bond, A&M Deputy chancellor for legal and ex. tern~ affairs, . _ addressed the Council. He said he coul.d, not .~;~t. aran~ee nnancm support ]rom A&M, but will be willing to set up a meeting w~th Board of Regents to allow Council to express their opinion to them. Councilman Mcllhaney stated that she noticed many people did not express their interest as the project unfolded; but as the project became more clear and the publicity was greater, the citizens response is stronger. Further discussion was held. Councilman Crouch concluded by stating that this is a wonderful project and many opportunities exist for landscaping. Assistant City Manager Tom Brymer expl .ained this !.tent. He sta.t, ed that the.City was contacted by the Brazos Vaney Vetennary Medical Ass.o. ciation requesting that this item be placed on the agen .da... The. V.eterinary Medical Ass.o.c.h. as emphasized a need for the centr-]~.ation of Animal Control and that it ernst under the authority of the Brazos Animal Shelter. Police Chief Strope stated that staff has recommended that the city retain animal control enforcement in-house at present. However, staff further reconurtends keeping the optio, n open to receive.in the future a detailed proposal from the Brazos Valley ~ Shelter for animal control enforcement based upon the present level of senuce. Brazos Animal Shelter Director Kathy Bice spoke to the Council. She stated that this is one of the ~ Shelter'.s goals in the next five. years. She has begun to look into the centr~!~.ation of animal services, but at this time she is not comfortable pursuing it. Ms. Bice asked Council to support the staff's recommendation. The Council concurred with staff's recommendation. No. 3 - Dlscusskm of a srocosal to Imnrove _nrocluctivity snd ofthe Utilities ~nd GIS work sre~s. Mr. Erwin Lehmann, GIS Technician and Mr. David Pullen, City Engineer addressed the Council. Mr. Pullen stated that. the City purchased har.d, ware and software for the initial phase of a .G. eographlc Information System. Since that time long range goals have been Identified. He described several features of the (3IS equipment. He further stated that this proposal is intended to facilitate growth, improve 007990 City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, September 9.6, 1990 Page 3 efficiency, and increase productivity in the Public Utility Department and the section. Fun,..ding is available for this proposal from 1989-90 operatl.on budget funds in Utilities and as a part of the GIS development funds set aside in the 1~ three Public Utilities Director John Woody explained how staff quickly responds to an emergency situation such as a power outage. ~ Item No. 4 - Dtscus~m of Water and Wastewat~ Regime_ Studie~ for Public Utilities Director John Woody updated the Council on the regional .water and wastewater options that are presently being evaluated by. staff as well as the status of the studies done for the Gities of Bryan, College Station and Texas A&M University. He stated that the Brazos Valley Long Range Regional Water Supply Planning Study is now c..o.m, plete and the F. easibility Study for Regtonal Wastewater Treatment Facilities is currently m draft form. Councilman Birdwell asked if the report covered the issue of quality of .water. Mr. Woody replied that the report covers the quality of .water in two paragraphs in the report. Mr. Woody stated that the city is working with the other entities to combine because it is less costly. Mr. Woody referred to the sludge management plan and the composting program. No. 5 - Cmtside~tion of a resolution reaardtna the Brazos County ttte - - Councilman Birdwell moved approval of the resolution supporting the sixth congre, ssional district as it remains today. The motion .was seconded by Councilman Brown. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. Aaenda Item No. 6 - Council Concerns. Councilman Gardner stated that he received a call from a resident on Kyle Street who complained about a band rehearsing in the neighborhood and the loud noise. He asked staff to look at the noise and nu~.~ance ordinance. 007991 City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, September 26, 1990 Page 4 Mr. Gardner also referred to the numerous uninhabited homes on Park Place. Staff replied that the Code Enforcement Officer has sent letters to the owners. Councilman Crouch asked why mall boxes are grouped together. Mayor Ringer replied that the post office regulates this. Mrs. Crouch also presented a letter to each councilmember expressing her desire to meet with other entities to learn more about each other. _Aaenda Item No. 7 - City ~ Concerns. Assistant City Manager John Woody reported no concerns. ~Aaendm Item No. 8 - Adjourn. Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m. APPROVED: TEST: ~, ~ City Secretar~-Gonkie HoOks 007992 GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, L990 4:00 P.M 11. 13. 3. / X-z .4,....- ,K.' "~ / -~ ~ c/, / 15. / 16. 17. 18. 19. 10. 20. 007995