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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/26/1984 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1984 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Anderson, McIlhaney, Prause, Reinke, Runnels COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: None City Manager Bardell, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, City Secretary Jones, Director of Planning Mayo, Assistant Director of Planning Callaway, Assistant City Attorney Locke, Planning Assistant Longley, Community Development Planner Stevens, City Engineer Pullen, Parks and Recreation Director Beachy, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Community Center Director Calliham, Purchasing Agent McCartney, Tax Assessor/Collector Dickson, Administrative Assistant Magoon, Major Feldman, Council-Coordinator Jones VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. 1 - ~igning of a proclamation designating the month of February as "Heart Month" in College Station. Mayor Halter signed a proclamation designating the month of February, 1984, as "Heart Month" in College Station. Tom Peterson, President of the American Heart Association in Brazos County, accepted the proclamation. He stated that the Brazos Valley Division of the American Heart Association promotes the prevention of heart disease through education, research, and community service. Agenda Item No. 2 - Approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, January 11, 1984 and the Regular City Council Meeting, January 12, 1984. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, January 11, 1984 and the Regular City Coqncil Meeting, January 12, 1984. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning a 4.974 acre tract of land in the Robert Stevenson League (A-54), more specifically located on the east side of SH 6 approximately 500 ft. north of the 00 2 2 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1984 PAGE 2 intersection of Barron ~. ~ SH 6, from ~riculture-Opeq District. A-0 to General Commercial District C-1. Application is in the name of Edward Dopslauf. (83-120) Assistant City Attorney Locke presented the item. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1497 rezoning the above tract. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 4 - Public he~%ng on the question of rezoning a 7.00 acre tract of land lying and bein~ situated in the Robert Stevenson League and more specifically located on the east side of State Highway 6.~proximat~ly 400 feet north of the intersection of Barron Road and SH 6 from Agriculture-Open District A-0 to General Commercial District C-1. Application is in the name of Charles Lee Ellison. (84-100) Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that this request concerns a 7.00 acre tract, 5.19 acres of which are inside the city limits. He noted that the change requested is from A-O to C-1 zoning. He explained that this tract does not meet the development policy recommendations for commercial development with respect to depth. He stated that the staff recommends that the Council consider the following: (1) Denial of the request; (2) Approval of A-P zoning, which would comply with the plan and development policies with respect to the size and location of this tract. He further stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a motion recommending denial "without prejudice" (waiving the 180 day waiting period for filing a new request) by a vote of 4-2. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Charles Ellison, owner of Ellison Westernwear, spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning. He explained that he purchased the property two years ago for retail purposes and hoped that some type of zoning allowing that use could be approved. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above. Councilman Anderson stated that the land had been purchased for a specific purpose and not for speculation. He further stated that this request draws a distinct parallel with the Dopslauf rezoning. Mayor Halter expressed some sentiments toward zoning the property a mixture of A-P and C-3. He suggested that the item be sent back to .the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendations on rezoning a portion A-P and a portion C-3, and then returned to the Council. 00/ 2 3 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1984 PAGE 3 Councilman Prause moved to send the item back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration of rezoning a portion of the tract A-P and a portion C-3 and return their recommendations to the Council. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Mayor Halter suggested that Mr. Ellison submit to the Planning and Zoning Commission a recommendation as to where he would prefer the line to be drawn between A-P and C-3. Agenda Item No. 6 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of Bids for Recording Voltmeters - 4 each. Consideration of Bids for Skeleton Rig with Hydraulic Winch. Consideration of Bids for Crewcab Pickup and Economy Pickup Truck - 1 each. Consideration of Bids for labor, equipment, and materials to tie an existing 6" water line to 12" line on Hwy 30. Consideration of Bids for Chlorine Supply Contract, 2/1/84 through 6/30/85. PLATS: Master Preliminary Plat - Southwood Valley Section 25 51.397 Acres (84-300) Councilman Reinke requested that the bid on the water line be removed from the consent agenda. Councilman Anderson requested that the master preliminary plat - Southwood Valley Section 25 be removed. All items not removed were approved by common consent. Councilman Reinke inquired about the exact location of the project and length of the water line. Purchasing Agent McCartney stated that the bid is in reference to tying an existing 6" water line on Appomattox to an existing 12" line on Hwy 30. She referred to a memorandum from Bennie Luedke which explained the project in more detail. Councilman Reinke moved to grant approval of the water line bid to S&W O0 .2& REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1984 PAGE 4 Construction Company. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Master Preliminary Plat - Southwood Valley Section 25 Director of Planning Mayo presented the item. Councilman Anderson inquired about condition no. 8 arrived at during the presubmission conference. He expressed his opinion that condition no. 8 puts the developer in an awkward position. Director of Planning Mayo stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission on 1-19-84 by a vote of 6-0 had recommended approval of the plat with the presubmission conditions, with the exception of condition no. 8. Councilman Anderson moved approval of the master preliminary plat for Southwood Valley Section 25, with a notation that condition no. 8 was removed. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 7 - Presentation of Implementation Plan for Northgate Committee Recommendations. Director of Planning Mayo presented the item. He reviewed the Implementation Plan for the Northgate Committee Recommendations and explained some maps to support the plan. He requested that the Council provide the staff with some direction concerning the implementation plan. Councilman Reinke asked if the implementation plan had been presented to the Northgate Committee. Director of Planning Mayo replied affirmatively. Councilman Boughton moved to direct city. staff to proceed with the implementation plan as presented. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion. After further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 8 - Discussion of proposed All-Purpose Center. (Teen Center) Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He referred to his memorandum dated January 20, 1984 and cost estimate data provided. He requested permission to negotiate a contract for professional services with architect James Holster for plans and specifications for the redesign of oo/ 2a5 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1984 PAGE 5 this structure. Councilman Runnels pointed out several suggestions made by the Community Center Advisory Committee. Director of Capital Improvements Ash stated that he had made notes of all the suggestions and will take them into consideration. Councilman Anderson stated that there is some misunderstanding concerning the concept of a teen center/senior citizen center. Community Center Director Calliham explained that Susie Dashner from the PARD had requested that the building be used during the morning hours for senior citizen programs. She stated that this group needs a more central location than Lincoln Center for their meetings. Director of Capital Improvements Ash explained the concept further. He referred to a letter from Michael Stevens, Community Development Planner, addressing the possibility of funding the proposed renovation of the multi-purpose center with CDBG assistance. Councilman Reinke suggested that liaisons from the Parks Board and the Community Center Advisory Board meet with the architect and staff. After further discussion, Councilman Boughton moved to grant permission for the city staff to negotiate a contract for professional services with James Holster and seek possible CDBG assistance for the project. She included in the motion a suggestion that representatives from both the Parks Board and the Community Center Advisory Board be included in the meetings with the architect. Councilman Reinke suggested that Parks Director Beachy and Community Center Director Calliham could suggest individuals to be included in the project. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 9 - Discussion of proposed alignment of Southwest Parkway overpass. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He stated that the city staff recommends that the overpass should be tied in with the north boundary line of the Raintree property. He further stated that this alignment has been turned in by the State Highway Department to the Federal Government for review. He explained the map relating to this project. After some discussion of the right-of-way situation, Mayor Halter opened the discussion to the public. Ray Martyn, resident at 7803 Appomattox, asked several questions concerning the overpass. He stated that he was not in favor or against the 00 2z 6 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1984 PAGE 6 recommended alignment, but felt the issues he suggested should be considered when making the final decision. Mike Abelson, resident at 2611 Sandelwood, asked several questions concerning the overpass. John Goodeman asked the Council to consider all the costs estimates before making a final decision on the alignment. Keith Hamm, resident at 7701 Gettysburg Court, spoke in favor of aligning the overpass to connect with Raintree Drive. Councilman McIlhaney showed several State Highway Department maps dealing with the proposed overpass. After further discussion, Councilman Boughton moved to direct the staff to do some comparative cost estimates and calculate some impact costs on the city. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 10 - Consideration of an ordinance vacating a drainage easement in Ashford Square. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. Councilman Runnels moved approval of Ordinance No. 1498. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 11 - Consideration of an ordinance partially vacating a utility easement in Ashford Square. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1499. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 12 - Discussion of Holleman Street Drainage. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He explained that the project did not make adequate provisions to accommodate the storm water discharge on the westerly side of South Dexter Drive. He referred to the estimate of costs to extend the drainage piping from its current terminous approximately 900 feet to where it will discharge into Gabbard Park. He- stated that with Council approval, the staff could begin design of the project with monies that were included in the bond proposal under the 00 2 7 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1984 PAGE 7 drainage proposition. Councilman Boughton questioned the time frame. City Engineer Pullen stated that construction time would not be greater than 90 days. Councilman Boughton moved to direct the staff to proceed with the project. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved by vote of 6-0, with Councilman McIlhaney absent from the room. Agenda Item No. 13 - Consideration of contingency fund transfer to meet Legal Department requests. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder presented the item. Councilman Runnels moved approval of $34,000.00 from the utility contingency fund and $16,000.00 from general contingency fund to meet Legal Department requests. Councilman Bou~ton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 14 - Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 1, General Provisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the Cit~ of College Station, Texas, by adding a sec~ioh 22 rggulating .Neighborhood Watch Programs. Assistant City Attorney Locke presented the item. She stated that Lieutenant Kapella had asked her to draft an ordinance to help regulate the program. Councilman Reinke asked how many neighborhoods at the present have implemented this program. She inquired about the steps that must be taken to start such a program. Major Feldman stated that at the present only one neighborhood has implemented the program. He further stated that if anyone is interested in the program they should contact Lieutenant Kapella at the Police Department. Councilman McIlhaney expressed her appreciation to Lieutenant Kapella for his work in the Neighborhood Watch Programs. Councilman Reinke moved approval of Ordinance No. 1500. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. 00 2 .8 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1984 PAGE 8 Agenda Item No. 15 - Hear visitors. Roger L. Lewis, representative from the Cable Improvement Association, read a letter from the Association requesting that another meeting of the representatives of the two city councils and concerned parties be scheduled and that at that meeting a cable specialist be selected to advise the cities on the issues raised by the "CIA Report". Steve Parker, CIA operative, spoke in favor of the joint committee set up to review the prior cable companies. He commented on the information channel on Midwest Video and suggested that the city contact the CSISD to include them in this endeavor. Agenda Item No. 16 - Closed session to discuss pendiqg litigation [6252-17(e)], ~ersonnei [6252-17(g)], and land acquisition [6252-17(f)]. The Council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. Agenda Item No. 17 - Action on closed session. Councilman Runnels moved to appoint James Holster to the Building Code Board of Adjustments. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 6-0, with Councilmen Anderson absent from the room. Mayor Halter requested that the Council Personnel Committee meet to consider the position left vacant by the resignation of Municipal Judge Bill Vance. Agenda Item No. 18 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting. Approv G~r~~f~a~6r Attest: ~ 1an Jones,~ity Secretary 00 26.9 e GUEST REGISTER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL ~EETING JANUARY 26~ 1984 7:00 P.~. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 15. 30.