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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/1984 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1984 4:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boug~ton, McIlhaney, Reinke, Runnels, Prause COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Anderson STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, Assistant City Manager VanDever, City Secretary Jones, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Assistant City Attorney Locke, Traffic Engineer Black, Purchasing Agent McCartney, Administrative Assistant Magoon, VOE Secretary Sultemeier, Council-Coordinator Jones VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. 1 - Signing of a proclamation designating the month of February, 1984, as "Black History Month" in College Station. Mayor Halter signed a proclamation designating the month of February, 1984, as "Black History Month" in College Station. Bill Brown accepted the proclamation and stated that the purpose of "Black History Month" throughout the nation is to give honor and recognition to all outstanding black members of the community. Agenda Item No. 2 - Council Concerns. Councilman Reinke asked about the repairs being made at Ashburn and Francis. City Manager Bardell explained that a section of pipe and the fire hydrant at that corner are being replaced. Councilman Runnels asked about the procedures for handling partially completed structures that are left abandoned. City Manager Bardell stated that he would review the permit situation. Councilman Runnels asked about the status of the Dartmouth and Holleman street project. Director of Capital Improvements Ash explained that the legal staff is working on obtaining the right-of-ways, and engineering construction will begin once this process is completed. 00 251 WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1984 PAGE 2 Councilman Boughton stated that at the intersection of Park Place and Dexter there is a structure that is very unsightly and has not had any construction done on it in over a year. She pointed out that there is a pile of trash on the NE side of Wellborn Road near the Bryan/College Station city limits. Mayor Halter stated that he had noticed that pile of trash and requested that something be done about it. Councilman McIlhaney noted the proximity of a new "adult video" business to a residential neighborhood, near the intersection of Texas Ave and Poplar Drive. She asked the legal staff to investigate the possibility of a zoning regulation to address this situation. Student Government Liaison Hachtman asked about the status of the construction being done on the west end of Southwest Parkway. He pointed out an unsightly pile of dirt in Longmire Park, a result of the city's maintenance of the drainage ditch. City Manager Bardell stated that the construction on Southwest Parkway is being done as advantageously as possible and that the weather has had an impact on the project. Councilman Reinke commended the staff of the Brazos Animal Shelter for the success of its first year of operation. A~enda Item No. 3 - Ms. Robbie Clark to discuss closing of her driveway at 313 Holleman. Ms. Robbie Clark spoke against the closing of one of her three driveways at 313 Holleman. Director of Capital Improvements Ash explained the State Highway Department Code Book regulations stating the maximum number of driveways per residence, which is determined by front footage. He further stated that under city regulations the maximum number of driveways allowable for the Clark residence is two and that the smallest of the three driveways had been closed. A~enda Item No. 4 - Consideration of granting temporary permits for real estate sales offices in subdivisions. Mayor Halter stated that this problem had been resolved and removed the item from the agenda. Agenda Item No. 5 - Discussion of traffic control devices for-Texas Avenue and Harvey Road. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He reiterated the traffic problem at the intersection of Texas Avenue and Harvey Road and 00 252 WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1984 PAGE 3 explained a map displaying the proposed traffic control device for that intersection. He further stated that the staff is proposing to present this traffic control device to the State Highway Department and requested input from the Council concerning this proposal. Councilman Runnels asked when the traffic signal at Kyle South will be activated. Director of Capital Improvements Ash stated that the signal will be activated within thirty to forty-five days. He suggested that a meeting be scheduled between the Council, the merchants, and the State Highway Department to discuss the possible impact on the merchants and the time table of such a proposal. Mayor Halter suggested that the Capital Improvements Council Committee meet with the merchants to discuss the proposal. The Council concurred with that suggestion. Agenda Item No. 6 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting at 5:10 P.M. Appr ovedf/ /~ ~/F Gary H~l~,/M~yor Attest: Di~n-Jone~, ~Secretary 00 253 GUEST REGISTER WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 8~ 1984 4t00 P.M. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 10, 24, 25, 11, 26, 12, 27, 13, 28, 14, 29, 15, 30,