HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/23/1990 - Regular Minutes City CouncilTHURSDA~ AUGUST 23, 1990
:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro-te.m Brown, Councilmen
McIlhaney, Bn'dwell, Gardner, Crouch
Mayor Ringer, Councilman Schneider
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager Ragland, City Attorney
L_.ocke, City Secretary Hooks, Ass_'.mtant
~_ity Manager Brymer, Assistant ¢;ity
Manager Woody, Budget Director
Schroeder. Finance Director Harrison,
Executive b~-~-r' Management
Services Piwonka, Public-Information
Officer Callhham
VISITO~ PRE~: See guest register.
Aaenda Item No. 1 - Slm~a of a uroclamation desicrna~a the week of
~__ptember 17-~3. 1990 as "Constitution week. - -
Mayor Pro-tern Brown read the proclamation. Mrs. Helen Cluck
representing the Daughters of the American Revolution came forward to
accept the proclamation.
a~da Item No. 2 - Presentation of awards for winners of the 1990 nal Night Out 'I~hts On" Competition.
CSPD Lieutenant Bubba Sayerspresented certificates of award to winners
of the 1990 National Night Out "rights On" competition. Accepting the
awards were homeowners from the 1800 and 1900 blocks of Lawyer
Place, and also, the 1500 block of Medina Street.
Aaenda Item No. 3 - CONSENT AGENDA..
(3.1) _Approval of the n~[..utes of the Council's Workshop Meeting, August
8, 1990, and the Council's Regular Meeting, August 9, I990.
(3.2) Approval of P. roperty Tax Refund for Carey Dale Ted, Inc.
(3.3) Ratification of authorization for John Hamilton to proceed with
evaluating the right-of-way costs for Lo-Tral~...
(3..4) .Approval. of.comprehensive "water audit" to be performed by an
oumiae consultant.
PURCHASE ORDERS:
3.5) Approval of a purchase order for purchase of one 1500__GPM Pumper
ruck. for_F_ire.De_partment, in the amount of $222,469.00; staff request
award to Martin Apparatus.
Councilman Birdwell removed Item No. 3.1 and 3.4. The remaining items,
3.2, 3.3, 3.5, were approved by common consent.
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Council~.. an Birdwell referred to the minutes of the workshop meeting,
agenda item No. 2. He inserted the words "part of the lake" after the word
contract in paragraph ~..
Co.u. ncilman Mcnhaney moved approval of the minutes as corrected. The
motion was seconded by Council/nan Gardner which carried
unanimously, 5-0.
Councilman Birdwell referred to Agenda Item N.o.. 3.4. He indicated that
the staff is capable of conducting the water audit in h.o. use and there is no
need to hire an outside consultant to perform the audit for $26,000.
Mr. Bill Riley, Operat. io..n.s Manager .W. ate_r Distribution, explained the
consultant's responsibilities outrmed m the contract.
Councilman Crouch if the st .a~. had time to conduct the st,u. dy. Mr. Riley
r.ep~ed that th.e audit.i.s very time co, n,su..ming and the staff ~s not able to
ao tnis audit along with their norma~ auties.
Councilman Crouch moved appr. oval of the water audit as presented. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Mcnhaney which carried by a vote
of 4-1, Councilman Birdwell voting against.
_Agenda Item No. 4 - A public hearing on the CIP Bond Issue.
Mayor Pro-tern Brown opened the public hearing.
Mr. Jerry Cooper, 602 Bell Street, addressed the Council. He remarked
that he has not seen .a detailed explanation of the use of monies for each
of the projects listed m the bond package.
Development Services Director Eirey. Ash .responded to Mr. Cooper's
concerns. He stated that the council previously discussed at length the
street improvements project that '.includes ($300,000) sidewalk
improvements, _($220,000)traffic s, gnal enhan~cements, ($3,000,000) rehab
of collector and thoroughfares streets, and ($500,000) petition paving.
Mr. Ash exp!ained that the Wolf Pen Creek project will fund partial
implementation of the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan. The master pla_n has
been approved by the City Council and calls for the development of a
greenbelt system along Wolf Pen Creek drainageway from Texa. s Avenue
to the Highway 6 Bypass. He further stated that approximately $500,000
will be utilJzedto enhance the existing Phase I currently in the preliminary
stag.es of development. These fu.nds Will allow cort. struction of additional
parking, restrooms, and landscaping, associated with the amphitheater
and latce ' Mr. Ash further '
unprovements, clarified that approximately
1,500,000 will be utilized to develop Phase II of Wolf Pen Creek.
Development will include lakes, trails, lighting, landscaping, and
maintenance facilities.
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Mr Ash ~rovided Mr Cooper with the estimate sheet prepared by
Councilman B~rdwell on the cost estimates for each element of Wolf Pen
Creek.
Mr. Edsel Jones, 310 University Drive E. ast,~.r~ed..the c.o. unc~ to consid, er
putti~..g the Lotrak issue on the Decemner uut nmiot, rauter man defemng
it untit next year.
City Manaaer Ragland mentioned that council has several weeks in order
to fnake a 'final decision whether to place it on. the December 8th ballot.
Council has authorized staff to retain an appraiser for the property.
Mayor Pro-tern Brown closed the public hearing.
Aaend~ I~_,n No. 5 - A puh11_O h~_~__~hlg on Fiscsl Year 1990-91 Annusl
Budge.
Mr. Drew Matthews, 105 Moss, addressed the Council on behalf of the
Arts Council. He thanked the council for their generous support in the
past and their continued support.
Mr. Chris Kling, President of the .B. ryan/College .Station Chamber of
.Commerce adslressed the Council. He reported on.. t. he successful_
investment returns generate~partly by c!.ty funds utah-.ed lastyear for
marketing and recruitment efforts. Mr. Kling pointed out the Chamber's
goals for 1990-91·
Ms. Diane Craig of Brazos Beautiful thanked the Council for their
continued support.
Mr. Joh..n Norris: Chairman of the Bryan/College St.a. tion A~leti~c.
Federation, spoke to the Council. He focused on ute goa,s ot ute
organization and the benefits it provides to the community.
Mr. John Crompton representing the Swim Club addressed the Council.
He thanked the Council for theft' past support.
Dr. J.E. Marsh, City Health Officer, thanked the. Council and the City_ of
Col!.e. ge .S. tation. He announced that the opening of the County health
facfl,ty will be the first part of October·
Mayor Pro-tern Brown closed the public hearing.
/klend~ Item No. 6 - Conskiemtion of rescinding the City's Policy tow. rd
· llowtng banners across state rights-of-way.
Senior Planner Jane Kee explained this item: She noted that the majority
of fees have been., waived in the~ast. A staff committ.ee was established
to look at alternatives to.the $~.0(L00 fee to avoid continual request for
waiving the fee. She pointed out that staff contacted the State Highway
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Department and obtained their o_pinion rela~ve to the stat.e~sp.ollc..y and
permit procedure for banners. A memg. ranaum was prowaeam me
packet. Ms. Kee pointed out .th.at the_ Hig[hway Department does not
approve these banners over state right-of-ways.
Upon further consideration, by the staff, the committee has recom.m.ende, d
to the council that the city no long. er ~low bann.e, rs a.cross state n~.ht-o~-
ways. She noted that if the council decides to aUow ,~anners on cny
property, the committee has recommended that. a fee install.ation charg..e
of $170.00 be applied and not allowed to be waived, plus a $5.00 permit
After further discussion, Councilman Birdwell moved to accept staff's
recommendati.o.n to prohibit banners across state right-of-ways and city
property effective November 1st.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried unan-
imously, 5-0.
!t~ No. 7 - Co~,_~_~___a~ation of ,,a d .ev~l. op.m.~, t ~~ .e~. t to allow
c_~ntin,_,_,~_ ope~_~_on of the ~-,JD LO.~I' parAang ,o_t lo?am.a at me
comer of Church and Nag~e streets in Normaam.
Ms Jane Kee pointed out that Mr. Skipper Harris has a develop.ment
aa~'eement with the city which calls for the agreement to be rewewed
a~nually. She noted that the a~eement presently allows for a gravel
surface. Mr. Harris has comph~ed with the agreement to date and no
complaints have been filed.
Ms. K. ee presented slides.
She stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed thi.s, item at
two. meetings. Originally, the P&Z was inclin, ed .to impose _a deadl,~..e for
paving the Iot in the development agreement, r~owev, er, aft.er cons,aering
the ..n. eed for parking areas ut Northgate and Mr. Hams' limited fina.nci, al
position of having a mon~ to month lease on the lot, the P&Z deciaeci to
recommend to the council renewal of ~e agreeme.nt for another year
without the compliance deadline but with the additional provision for
landscaping maintenance.
Councilman Bird.well.moved to continue the development agreement with
Mr. Skipper Hams w~th the deletion of the requirement that the grass be
removea.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried
unanimously, S-0.
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Ag~___d~ T_*,~t_ No. 8 - ,,C~..?~,4 _,~mtion of a~..re~u_ est..~r
]~____Jl~tion ht an 18 watarline for the C.,man's worlct ~~n.
City ..E, ngineer_ David_ Pullen p.r, ese,~.ed t.his,.item. St?ff, r.ecomme.n, de,cl.th, e
full differential cost between the Att' wateree neeae.q to se .rye me.m. gner
area and the 10" waterline needed to prowde domestic serwce aha nre
protection.
Councilman B~.dwell asked what type of facility will need fire protection.
Mr. Pullen replied that there m a clubhouse on the site. Councilman
Birdwell suggested th.at a temporary ~," line is adequate. Mr. Pullen
commentedthat the Frae Code requires an 18" waterline to a structure.
Councilman Birdwell moved to defer this item for the council
Development Policies Committee. The motion was seconde.,d by
Councilman Gardner which carried by a vote of 4-1, Councilman Crouch
against.
Mr. Pullen stated that the plat will be considered at the next council
meeting.
Aae~_rtA I__t~m No. 9 - Co _~kl_ emtion of a change to the College Station
C~d~ of _Or~_ ~-c~ _reaar~-a fire ~t~-
De~uW Fire Marshal Bland Ellen explained this item. He noted that the
ne~v n~arkings will be implemented over a two year period.
Councilman Birdwell mo.v. ed approval of Ordinance No. 1888 changing the
fire lanes to red with wfute lettering.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Mcl]haney which carried
unanimously, 5-0.
Aaand~ Item No. 10 - Hear Visitors.
No one spoke.
The council did not convene into closed session.
Agenda Item No. 12 - Action on closed session.
No action was taken.
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A~nda Item No. 13 - Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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