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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/08/1983 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 7:00 P.M. COUNCIi MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Anderson, McIlhaney, Prause, Reinke, Runnels COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager VanDever, City Secretary Jones, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, City Attorney Denton, City Engineer Pullen, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Assistant Director of Planning Callaway, Purchasing Agent McCartney, Director of Parks Beachy, Forester Ploeger, Utilities Office Manager Piwonka, Tax Assessor/Collector Dickson, Council-Coordinator Jones VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. 1 - Signing of a proclamation designating the month of December, 1983 as "Holidays Ahead Month". Mayor Halter signed a proclamation designating the month of December as "Holiday's Ahead Month." Ms. Anne Thomas accepted the proclamation. Agenda Item No. 2 - Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, November 10, 1983, and the Special City Council Meeting, November 22, 1983. Councilman Anderson moved approval of the minutes. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of annexation of an area of approximately 166.58 acres located in the Crawford Burnett League, Abstract 7,and the Robert Stevenson League, Abstract 54. This tract adjoins the present city limits of the City of College Station and is generally bordered on the south by sections of Arnold Road and Graham Road. (Family Tree Subdivision) Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval unanimously. He further stated that the staff recommends approval. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1483 annexing 165.09 acres into the city. 00/ t 85 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 PAGE 2 Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Runnels pointed out an error in the wording of the Resolution relating to the Service Plan. City Attorney Denton stated that the phrase "ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 6 TO THE SOUTH OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS," be replaced with the phrase "MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO." Councilman Boughton moved approval of Resolution No. 12-08-83-03 with the modification in wording suggested by City Attorney Denton. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0 Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1484 annexing 1.49 acres into the city. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Resolution No. 12-08-83-03A with the modification in wording suggested by City Attorney Denton. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 4 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 166.58 acre tract in the Crawford Burnett League, Abstract 7, and the Robert Stevenson League, Abstract No. 54, located on the north side of Graham Road at the intersection of Graham Road and Schaffer Road. (Family Tree Subdivision). Requested zoning: 2 acres C-N Neighborhood-Business; 27.88 Acres Apartment Medium Density District R-5; and, 136.7 Acres Single Family Residential District R-1. Application is in the name of Jerry Bishop, A~ent. (83-119) Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the staff recommends approval and the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval by a vote of 6-1. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Jim Gardner commented on the proposed zoning in relation to the Comprehensive Plan. Jerry Bishop discussed the proposed development and displayed a map of the conceptual plan. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. 00/ 186 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 PAGE 3 Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tracts. Councilman Anderson moved to approve Ordinance No. 1485 rezoning the above tracts. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Mayor Halter asked that Mr. Callaway present the staff report, comments and recommendations on each of the rezoning requests, after which the public hearings would be opened under each agenda item individually, if the Council had no objections. The Council concurred. Assistant Director of Planning Callaway explained that all the rezoning requests on items 6 through 18 involve land in the newly annexed area to the south along State Highway 6. He then addressed each individual request as follows: 83-120: This request concerns an 4.974 acre tract, 3.77 of which are inside the city limits. The change requested is from A-0 to C-1 zoning. This tract does not meet development policy recommendations for commercial development with respect to depth and it is located near the intersection of two thoroughfares but is separated from the intersection by other tracts. Staff recommends that the Council consider one of three alternatives: (1) Denial of request; (2) Approval of A-P zoning; or (3) Approval of 3 acres of C-3 zoning. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 4-1 on 11-17-83. 83-121 & 83-122: This request is for the purpose of establishing permanent zoning in the Shenandoah subdivision which is located on the east side of SH 6, south of Barron Road. The R-1 portion of the request(s) is compatible with existing and planned uses, and approval of the R-1 portion of 83-122 is recommended. The proposed C-1 area does not comply with the development policies with respect to depth. The proposed C-1 area is platted and located so that residential development at this location would be difficult. The staff recommends that the following alternatives to C-1 zoning be considered: (1) Denial of the C-1 portion of the request and a waiver of the 180 day waiting period prior to submission of another request; (2) approval of C-N zoning at the retail food store location with some other commercial zoning district, such as A-P or C-3 for the balance of the commercial area. The proposed PUD is a low density residential area that will be developed as detached residences with varying setbacks and firewall construction in accordance with building code requirements. Approval of the PUD request is recommended. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the residential portion of this request by a vote of 5-0 on 11-17-83 and unanimously recommended "denial without 00 187 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 PAGE 4 prejudice" of the C-1 portion of the request. The Commission then held an informal poll to direct Council, suggesting that perhaps the present business tract be zoned C-N, with the remaining acreage zoned either A-P or C-3. He explained that the applicant has proposed C-3 zoning in the area north of Southern Plantation Drive with C-N and A-P zoning in the area south of Southern Plantation Drive. 83-123: This request concerns an 11.198 acre tract, 5.6 acres of which are in the city limits. The change requested is from A-0 to C-1 zoning. This location would be unsuitable for residential uses and exceeds the 3 acre maximum allowed for C-3 zoning. He further stated that the staff recommends approval of this request. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request by a vote of 5-0 on 11-17-83. 83-124: This request concerns 44.19 acres, approximately 40.6 of which are within the city limits. The change requested is from A-0 to C-1 zoning. This tract meets or exceeds commercial development policies with respect to area and dimensions, although it is not located at an intersection of existing thoroughfares as recommended. This request does not attempt to provide any stepdown or buffer along the south and east boundaries. A buffer of some lower intensity zoning district could be provided on adjacent tracts. The Planning and Zoning commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 5-0 on 11-17-83. 83-125: This request is to rezone 1.7 acre tract located on the Southwest corner of the intersection of SH6 and Barron Road from A-0 to C-1. This tract does not meet the minimum depth recommended in the development policies. The staff recommends consideration of the following alternatives: (1) approval of the request contingent upon approval of a subdivision plat for this tract and the adjacent tract; or , (2) Approval of the request with strict site plan review and compliance with PRC recommendations. The staff views the second alternative as a more reasonable solution. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 5-0 on 11-17-83. 83-126: This request involves a 9.072 acre tract located on the West side of SH 6 south approximately 320 feet south of Barron Road. This tract meets development policies with respect to depth and location for commercial development and is located in an area reflected as commercial on the land use plan. The staff recommends approval of the request. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 5-0 on 11-17-83. Mayor Halter stated that the Council would return to the agenda in the order posted. A~enda Item No. 6 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 4.974 acre tract of land in the Robert Stevenson League (A-54), more specifically located on the east side of SH6 approximately 500 ft. north of the intersection of Barron Rd. & SH6, from Agriculture-Open District A-O to 00 t 8 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 PAGE 5 General Commercial District C-1. Application is in the name of Edward Dopslauf. (83-120) Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Jim Gardner spoke against the rezoning. Ed Dopslauf, Jr. of 9625 Maribelle, Houston, identified himself as the owner of the parcel and spoke in favor of the rezoning. Oleta Dopslauf spoke in favor of the rezoning. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Anderson moved denial of the rezoning request. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion. After some discussion concerning non-conforming use, Councilman Anderson withdrew his motion for denial of the request. Councilman Runnels moved to table the item until the January 12th Regular Meeting. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Mayor Halter asked City Attorney Denton to investigate the "non-conforming use" position and to return a recommendation to the Council. Agenda Item No. 8 - Public hearing on the question of rezoning Lots 1-22 Blk 2, Lots 1-16 Blk 1, Lots 1-8 Blk 3 and Lots 1-15 Blk 4 in the Shenandoah Subdivision from Agriculture-Open District A-O to Planned Unit Development Class 2 District PUD. Application is in the name of Shenandoah, Ltd. (83-121) Mayor Halter summarized the staff recommendations and opened the public hearing. Spencer Wendt, representative from Shenandoah, Ltd., was present to answer any questions from the Council. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of an ordinance rezonin~ the above tracts. Councilman Boughton moved to approve Ordinance No. 1486 rezoning the above 00 .18q REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 PAGE 6 tracts. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 6-0, with Councilman Anderson absent from the room. Agenda Item No. 10 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning 6.5 acres (Tract A&B designated as "Reserved for Future Resubdivision") in the Shenandoah Subdivision from Agriculture-Open District A-O to General Commercial district C-l; and the remaining Lots and property in the Shenandoah Subdivision, Phases 1, 2 & 3, save and except those lots listed in application for rezoning to PUD and the above "Reserved for Future Resubdivision" tract from Agriculture O~en. District A-O to Single Family Residential District R-1. Application Ks in the name of Shenandoah, Ltd. (83-122) Mayor Halter summarized the staff recommendations and then opened the public hearing. Spencer Wendt was present to answer questions. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 11 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tracts. Councilman Runnels moved approval of Ordinance No. 1487 as written rezoning the above tract. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 6-0, with Councilman Anderson abstaining from the vote. Agenda Item No. 12 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning two tracts of land totalling 11.198 acres in the Southwest Robertson League, more specifically located at the southwest corner of SH6 and Greens Prairie Road, from Agriculture-Open District A-O to General Commercial District C-1. Application is in the name of Don B. Mauro, Trustee. (83-123) Mayor Halter summarized the staff recommendations and then opened the public hearing. No one spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 13 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tracts. Councilman Anderson moved to approve Ordinance No. 1488 rezoning the above tracts. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. OO&lqO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 PAGE 7 Agenda Item No. 14 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 44.19 acre tract in the Robert Stevenson Survey Abstract No. 54, and in the Thomas Caruthers Survey, Abstract No. 9, more specifically located on the east side of SH 6 approximately 1000 feet south of the intersection of Barron Road and SH6, from Agriculture-Open District A-O to General Commercial District C-1. Application is in the name of Philip Vandekerchove, Trustee. (83-124) Mayor Halter summarized the staff recommendations and then opened the public hearing. Jim Gardner expressed his concern with the nonconformance of the rezoning to the Comprehensive Plan - Plan 2000. No one else spoke, Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 15 - Consideration of an ordinance rezonin~ the above tract. Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1489 rezoning the above tract. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 5-2. FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Anderson, Runnels, Reinke. AGAINST: Councilmen Prause , McI lhaneyo Agenda Item No. 16 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 1.700 acre tract in the Robert Stevenson League Abstract No. 54, more s~ecifically located on the southwest corner of SH 6 and Barron Road, from Agriculture-Open A-O to General Commercial District C-1. Application is in the name of David R. Bolton, Trustee. (83-125) Mayor Halter summarized the staff recommendations and then opened the public hearing. No one spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 17 - Consideration of an ordinance rezonin~ the above tract. Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1490 rezoning the above tract. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 18 - A public hearing on the question of rezonin~ a 9.072 acres tract of land in the Robert Stevenson League Abstract No. 54, more s~ecifically located on the west side of SH 6 ap~roximatel~ 320 feet south 00&t91 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 PAGE 8 of Barron Road, from Agriculture-Open District A-O to General Commercial District C-1. Application is in the name of Philip Vandekerchove (83-126) Mayor Halter summarized the staff recommendations and then opened the public hearing. No one spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 19 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract · Councilman Boughton moved to approve Ordinance No. 1491 rezoning the above tract. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 20 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning 2 tracts of land totalling 10.135 acres located at the southeast corner of Holleman Drive and Wellborn Road from Single Family Residential District R-1 to Neighborhood Business District C-N and Duplex District R-2. Application is in the name of George Riley, Jr. and Raymond Huff. (83-127) Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the rezoning request is for a tract of land of approximately 10.135 acres, 8.34 acres proposed as R-2 and 1.54 acres proposed as C-N zoning. He further stated that this area is reflected as low density residential on the Comprehensive Plan - Plan 2000. He explained that the residential portion of this request is compatible with planned/existing uses and the C-N zoning requested is considered to be appropriate in and adjacent to residential areas. Mr. Callaway stated that the staff recommends approval, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request by a vote of 4-1 on 11-17-83. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. George Riley, Jr., owner of the tract, stated his willingness to answer questions. Jim Gardner spoke of his concern over traffic problems. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 21 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1492 rezoning the above tract. 00 192 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 PAGE 9 Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 6-0, with Councilman Anderson abstaining from the vote. A~enda Item No. 22 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning the Timber Ridge Addition Third Installment (7.470 acres) located at tt~e northwest corner of the intersection of Harvey Road (SH 30) and Rhett Butler Drive from Apartments Medium Density District R-5 to Apartments High Density District R-6. Application is in the name of The Mayfield Company. (83-128) Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated the rezoning request is for 7.472 acres of the Timber Ridge Addition, Third Installment from R-5 Apartments Medium Density to R-6 Apartments High Density. He explained that the subject tract is vacant and that the area is multi-family residential. He noted that both the requested and current zoning districts are in compliance with the land use plan and development policies for high density residential uses. He further stated that density above 24 units/acre in the R-6 zoning district is subject to Council approval. Mr. Callaway stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request by a vote of 6-0 on 12-01-83 and have approved a site plan for the development of this tract. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. No one spoke, and the public hearing was closed. A~enda Item No. 23 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1493 rezoning the above tract. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 6-1. FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Anderson, Boughton, Prause, Reinke, Runnels. AGAINST: Councilman McIlhaney. Councilman McIlhaney stated that she is concerned with the amount of traffic that this rezoning will generate. Assistant Director of Planning Callaway stated that there is an adequate amount of access. Agenda Item No. 24 - Discussion of Bond Election Propositions. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He stated that Dick Richards, bond attorney with Baker and Botts, suggested that the emergency services proposition be divided into two separate propositions, one for the police station addition and one for the addition to the central fire station. 00 193 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 PAGE 10 Director of Capital Improvements Ash summarized the propositions for the January 24th bond election. He listed the propositions and the total amount for each, as follows: Proposition No. 1 - City Participation in major water and sewer lines, $1,800,000.00; Proposition No. 2 - Emergency Services Police Addition, $2,200,000.00; Proposition No. 3 - Renovation and Addition to Central Fire Station, $555,000.00; Proposition No. 4 - Fire Station No. 4, $700,000.00; Proposition No. 5 - Maintenance and Storage Facilities for Street and Sanitation Departments, $1,425,000.00; Proposition No. 6 - Parks, $1,150,000.00; proposition No. 7 - Street Improvements, $6,325,000.00. Agenda Item No. 25 - Consideration of an ordinance ordering a bond election to be held on Januar~ 24, 1984. David Fetzer, financial advisor for the city, presented the ordinance ordering the bond election. Councilman Runnels moved to approve Ordinance No. 1494. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 26 - Consideration of contract for Election Services. City Secretary Jones presented the item. Councilman Runnels moved to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Texas Voting Systems. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Director of Capital Improvements Ash thanked Malcolm Richards for his work as Chairman of the CIP Committee. Mayor Halter thanked Malcolm Richards and Danny Stribling for their contributions to the CIP Committee. Agenda Item No. 27 - Consideration of request for transfer from contingenc~ fund to cover bond election expenses. City Secretary Jones presented the item. Councilman Boughton moved to authorize a transfer of $19,603.00 from contingency to the Administration Division to cover bond election expenses. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. 00 19a REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 PAGE 11 Agenda Item No. 28 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of Bids for (Group "A") Distribution Capacitors and Capacitor Switching Controls; (Group "B") Vacuum circuit breakers and Accessories. Consideration of Bids for Electric Distribution System Line Extension and Maintenance Contract. Consideration of Bids for 1/2 ton Pickup Truck Consideration of Bids for 3/4 ton Pickup Truck Consideration of Bids for (2) One Ton Trucks (Cab- Chassis Only) Consideration of One Ton Truck (Cab Chassis) for Eight Foot Dump Body Consideration of Bids for miscellaneous Furniture Consideration of Bids for Line Clearance Contract for the trimming of trees and bushes to provide clearance for electrical lines. Consideration of Bids for Microfilm System, Supplies and Maintenance Contract PLATS: Preliminary Plat - Regency Square - 9.91 acres located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Holleman and Wellborn. SITE PLAN PERMITS - APPROVAL OF DENSITY: Monticello apartments located in the Timber Ridge Addition Third Installment. Councilman Anderson requested that the preliminary plat - Regency Square be removed from the consent agenda. Councilman Runnels requested that the bid for miscellaneous furniture be removed. All other items were approved by common consent. Councilman Runnels asked why one of the bids was so low. Purchasing Agent McCartney stated that two of the bids were partial bids. Councilman Anderson asked if the widths of the lots were accurate for R1-A zoning. 00 195 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 PAGE 12 Assistant Director of Planning Callaway stated that the balance of the conditions compiled at the presubmission conference have been met; therefore, the staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the preliminary plat - Regency Square. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 6-0, with Councilman Anderson abstaining from the vote. Councilman Runnels moved approval of the furniture bid. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 29 - Consideration of request for authorization for the City of College Station to use municipal contracts negotiated by Houston-Galveston Area Conference (HGAC) cooperative purchasing. Purchasing Agent McCartney presented the item. She stated that the use of the HGAC agreement would entitle the city to discounts of up to as much as 35%. These discounts are made available because of the quantities with which HGAC can operate. Councilman Prause moved to grant authorization for the City of College Station to use municipal contracts negotiated by Houston-Galveston Area Conference (HGAC) cooperative purchasing. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 30 - Consideration of Bids for Rock Prairie Interceptor Phase II. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He referred to a letter from Ed McDow and stated that the staff recommends that the award of contract go to Brazos Valley Utilities in the amount of $126,197.30. Councilman Runnels moved approval of the bid as recommended . Councilman Reinke seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 31 - Consideration of Bids for Waste Water Treatment Plant. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He referred to a letter from Mr. Ed McDow dated Nov. 15 referencing the bids which were taken on the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He stated that the recommendation is that the bid be awarded to the Bryan Construction Company in the amount of $5,763,000.00. He explained that there is an approximate $600,000.00 short fall of funds available for this project and said that the 00/ 196 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 PAGE 13 recommendations for making up this amount are outlined in his memorandum dated December 2, 1983. Councilman Anderson moved to approve the bid as recommended by Mr. Ash in his memorandum dated December 2, 1983. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 6-0, with Councilman Runnels absent from the room. Agenda Item No. 32 - Discussion of status of Greens Prairie Road Design. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He referred to his memorandum dated December 2, 1983 and to a letter dated November 30th from Mr. Joseph Blaschke, principal in the firm of Walton & Associates, which outlines in detail what has taken place since January 1983 on the referenced project. Director of Capital Improvements Ash explained that a flood plain study of the Lick Creek crossing has been completed and the entire scope of the particular roadway has been better defined. He further stated that the staff recommends that the city negotiate a contract with Walton & Associates for full engineering plans and specifications for Greens Prairie Road Project. The proposed contract would be based on an estimated cost of the project and a percentage fee of that estimated cost. Councilman McIlhaney stated that she would like more detail prior to making a decision and directed several questions to Mr. Ash. After further discussion, Councilman McIlhaney asked about the availability of money for the additional expense. Assistant City Manager VanDever stated that the funds could be obtained from interest on revenue bond proceeds. Mayor Halter stated that there is a possibility that in the future the State Highway Department will appropriate funds to help on the project, as Greens Prairie Road is on the twenty-year plan as a future Farm to Market Road. Councilman Boughton moved to authorize additional monies for the Greens Prairie Road design. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 33 - Discussion of increasing the over/65 tax exemption. Councilman Boughton presented the item. She stated that an increase in ~he over/65 tax exemption to $30,000.00 would represent only a small loss to the city. Councilman Runnels moved to direct the Tax Assessor/Collector to prepare a 00 197 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 PAGE 14 Resolution to increase the over/65 tax exemeption to $30,000.00 Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 34 - Consideration of an ordinance establishing the rate for the sale of water and sewer services outside the city limits. Utilities Office Manager Piwonka presented the item. She explained that the staff is proposing an ordinance amending Chapter 11, Section 2 of the Code of Ordinances/Water and Sewer Services. She stated that the staff recommends two classes of consumers outside the corporate city limits (wholesale and retail), with proposed rates of 1.5 times the in-city-limit rate for retail consumers and 1.0 times the in-city-limit rate for wholesale consumers, said rates to be effective on or after February 1, 1984. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1495 establishing the rate for the sale of water and sewer services outside the city limits. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 35 - Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 36 - EMERGENCY ITEM: Closed session to discuss pending litigation [6252-17(e)], land acquisition [6252-17(f)], and personnel [6252-17(g)]. Councilman Runnels moved to declare the addition of a discussion of personnel [6252-17(g)] an emergency. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. The Council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. A~enda Item No. 37 - Action on closed session. No action was taken. A~enda Item No. 38 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting at 11:45 P.M. 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