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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/13/1983 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1983 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Prause, Anderson, McIlhaney, Reinke, Runnels COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: None City Manager Bardell, Assistant City Manager VanDever, City Secretary Jones, City Engineer Pullen, Director of Planning Mayo, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, City Attorney Denton, Assistant City Attorney Locke, Chief Landua, Purchasing Agent McCartney, Tax Assessor/Collector Dickson, Administrative Assistant Nowlin, Animal Shelter Director Ricker, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Assistant Director of Planning Callaway, Council-Coordinator Jones. VISTORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Special Worksho~ Cit~ Council Meeting, September 14, 1983, the Workshop Cit~ Council Meeting, September 21, 1983 and the Regular Cit~ Council Meeting, September 22, 1983. Councilman Runnels moved approval of the minutes. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion. The minutes of the Special Workshop City Council Meeting, September 14, 1983, were approved unanimously, 7-0. The minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, September 21, 1983 and the Regular City Council Meeting, September 22, 1983, were approved by a vote of 6-0, with Councilman Boughton abstaining due to her absence from these two meetings. Agenda Item No. 2 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of Bids for water meter boxes and covers. Consideration of Bids for computer cable f6r City Hall addition. 00 070 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1983 PAGE 2 Consideration of Bids for protective clothing for firefighting. PLATS: A final plat - a replat of University Park East (9.03 acres) (83-226) A final plat - a replat of Lots 3, 4 & 5 Block 2 Prairie View Heights Subdivision (83-234) A final plat - a replat of Lots 12 & 13 Block T University Park II (83-235) A final plat - a replat of lots 13-17 Block 2 Deerfield Estates (83-236) A final plat - Woodcreek Section II (83-237) A final plat - Courtland (83-238) Councilman McIlhaney requested that the bid for the computer cable for the City Hall addition be removed from the consent agenda. All other items were approved. Councilman McIlhaney questioned why there were two bids from the same company. Purchasing Agent McCartney presented the item. She stated that a special stipulation was made concerning delivery time and that is why the company submitted an alternate bid. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the bid for the computer cable for the new City Hall addition. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 3 - Discussion of Flooding Problem in Southwood Valley Subdivision. Dr. Jeffrey Kern, spokesperson for approximately sixty houses in the Southwood Vally Subdivision, read from a petition asserting an immediate need for maintenance of the drainage ditch running through the subdivision. He explained that the drainage problem in the area has worsened over the last five years due to continuing development and overgrown vegetation in the ditch. He asked that something be done immediately to alleviate the drainage problem and stated that the property owners are willing to assist the city in any way possible. Dr. Kern presented some pictures of the flooding that occurred during the last big rain. Mayor Halter asked the staff if anything could be done immediately to help 00/ 071 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1983 PAGE 3 alleviate the problem. City Manager Bardell stated that the city has a new machine that can clear the overgrown vegetation. He pointed out that the only problem would be obtaining access into the ditch. He stated that some of the trees along the ditch may have to be cut down to allow access. Dr. Kerns stated that the property owners are willing to do anything to help the city solve the problem. City Engineer Pullen explained the situation facing the residents of Southwood Valley and referred to the location of the 100 year flood plain. City Manager Bardell stated that the situation will be evaluated either Monday or Tuesday of next week. Councilman Prause stated that the inlet at the By-pass is peculiarly shaped and asked if anything is being done to alleviate that problem. City Manager Bardell stated that it will be addressed in the master drainage plan. Mr. Jack Weitsman, resident at 2708 Sandy Circle, presented additional signatures for the petition. Mr. Butch Kemper, resident at 2700 Jennifer, expressed his concern about the lack of maintenance upstream. Dr. Kerns thanked the Council for their attention to this matter. Councilman Anderson moved to direct the staff to spend the necessary money to help alleviate the drainage problem in Southwood Valley Subdivision. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Anderson asked if the staff could begin work on this project by the first of next week. City Manager Bardell replied affirmatively. Agenda Item No. 4 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land of approximately 7.23 acres in the R. Stevenson League. "A" on displa~ map). (Designated as Area Director of Planning Mayo presented the item. He explained that the Council would be voting on sixteen different ordinances, one for each tract of land. He stated that the total area to be annexed is approximately 2500 acres. He stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission ~ecommended that areas "O" and "J" be excluded. He further stated that the staff recommends that these areas be included in the annexation. 00fi072 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1983 PAGE 4 Councilman Anderson asked Director of Planning Mayo to explain the staff's rationale for including these two areas. Director of Planning Mayo stated that the rationale for including these two areas is to obtain land use controls in areas that are growth areas. He pointed out that area "J" includes a number of small tracts of land with a number of development projects in the area. He further stated that area "O" should be included because Rock Prairie Road will eventually be a major arterial. Director of Planning Mayo stated that the Highway 6 right-of-way was omitted at this time and that annexation of same will be considered at a later date. Councilman Prause asked if the city will have any responsibility for the maintenance of Highway 6. Director of Planning Mayo stated that the city will only be responsible for a portion of the ten percent that the county must maintain. Councilman McIlhaney asked what premise the fiscal impact study was built upon. Assistant Director of Planning Callaway explained that the fiscal impact study was built upon the premise that the area were 100 percent developed and used current revenue and cost figures. Councilman McIlhaney asked about the service plan. Councilman Reinke questioned the revenue projections relating to school taxes, specifically the industrial valuations. She stated that the fiscal impact study shows that the industrial property will not generate as much revenue for the school district as will the residential property. Assistant Director of Planning Callaway explained the method used to arrive at the figures shown and stated that the figures are conservative. Councilman Reinke asked about the implementation of the service plan and if there are any state requirements for providing utility services. City Attorney Denton stated that there are no time requirements other than a ten year maximum time period for implementation. He explained that the act does require implementation of immediate services (police, etc.) within sixty days of annexation. He stated that the city must meet the criteria established in its service plan. Councilman McIlhaney asked if cost figures for providing utility services to areas already under construction had been determined. Director of Capital Improvements Ash stated that the water lines in these areas are based on long range future needs for water. 00&073 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1983 PAGE 5 Councilman Reinke asked how much residential area in the city limits is not developed. She stated that there is some undeveloped industrial area on Wellborn Road. Mayor Halter stated that the current industrial area in the city is unsuitable for the type of industry that will be attracted to the Industrial Park. Councilman McIlhaney asked if Greens Prairie and Rock Prairie Roads will be developed by the city. Director of Planning Mayo stated that the city will develop the roads as assessment projects. Councilman McIlhaney asked how much of the project will be assessed to the property owners. Director of Planning Mayo stated that ninety percent will be assessed to the property owner. Councilman McIlhaney asked if any land had been set aside for a cemetery. City Attorney Denton stated that he has not had an opportunity to research the idea and will look at the sewage treatment area as a possible site. Councilman Prause asked which utilities are covered in the MUD District. City Attorney Denton stated that the gathering lines for sewer and the distribution lines for water are covered in the MUD District. Councilman McIlhaney asked if there are any prospects for immediate development in the industrial tract. City Manager Bardell stated that there are no signed contracts. He further stated that there will be no development on the tract until the city provides services to the area. Councilman Prause moved to open the meeting for public discussion. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion. Councilman Anderson moved to amend the motion to allow for a maximum time per person of five minutes and a maximum of forty-five minutes for public discussion. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion on the amendment, which passed by a vote of 6-1 as follows: FOR: Councilmen Anderson, Boughton, McIlhaney, Prause, Reinke, Runnels. AGAINST: Mayor Halter 00 07 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1983 PAGE 6 Mayor Halter then presented the question on the motion as amended. The motion was approved 5-2 by the following vote: FOR: Councilmen Anderson, McIlhaney, Prause, Reinke, and Runnels. AGAINST: Mayor Halter, Councilman Boughton. Mayor Halter opened the public discussion. He asked that speakers not heard at the previous public hearing speak first. Mr. Arthur Olden asked for clarification on time limits for service extension. He questioned why Rock Prairie Road was taken in the annexation. Dr. Harris stated that since part of "M" was eliminated from the annexation plans he would like to request that the lower half of "J" be eliminated. John Otts spoke against the proposed annexation of the area referred to as area "J". Mr. James Gardner stated that the fiscal impact study was a worthy try, but that he had some questions about the methods used. He asked if area "A" is 500' in width and if all the area to be annexed has to be in the ETJ. Councilman McIlhaney asked if area "A" is 500' in width. Director of Planning Mayo replied affirmatively. Councilman Reinke asked if there is a restriction which requires that area to be annexed must be in the ETJ. City Attorney Denton stated that area "J" will be in the ETJ when the area to the north of it is annexed. Councilman Runnels asked when the remainder of area "M" will be annexed. Director of Planning Mayo stated that an estimate is two years depending on how fast the the area develops. Spencer Wendt stated that economics can be used to explain why it would be impractical to annex in large blocks rather as planned by the city. No one else spoke. Mayor Halter closed the public discussion. Mayor Halter presented Resolution 10-13-83-04, the proposed Plan for providing municipal services to the area under consideration. Councilman Runnels moved approval of Resolution No. 10-13-83-04 approving the service plan. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0.. 00&075 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1983 PAGE 7 Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1448 annexing an area in the R. Stevenson League. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 5 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land of approximately 36.69 acres in the R. Stevenson League. (Designated as Area "B" on display map). Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1449 annexing an area in the R. Stevenson League. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 6 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land of approximately 21.03 acres in the R. Stevenson League. (Designated as Area "C" on display map). Director of Capital Improvements Ash noted that the proposed Ordinance included two tracts of land in the R. Stevenson League. Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1450 annexing an area in the R. Stevenson League. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 7 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land approximately 81.16 acres in the R. Stevenson League. (Designated as Area "D" on display map). Councilman Runnels moved approval of Ordinance No. 1451 annexing an area in the R. Stevenson League. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land approximately 11.15 acres in the R. Stevenson League. "E" on display map). (Designated as Area Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1452 annexing an area in the R. Stevenson League. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 9 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land approximately 155.97 acres in the R. Stevenson League. (Designated as Area "F" on display map). Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1453 annexing an area in the R. Stevenson League. OO&OTS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1983 PAGE 8 Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 10 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land approximately 9.8 acres in the R. Stevenson League. (Designated as Area "G" on display map~ Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1454 annexing an area in the R. Stevenson League. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 11 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land approximately 47.38 acres in the R. Stevenson League. (Designated as Area "H" on display map). Councilman Reinke moved approval of Ordinance No. 1455 annexing an area in the R. Stevenson League. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land approximately 212.01 acres in the R. Stevenson League. (Designated as Area "I" on display map). Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1456 annexing an area in the R. Stevenson League. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 13 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land approximatel~ 98.49 acres in the A. Babille League. (Designated as Area "J" on display map). Director of Capital Improvements Ash noted that the area proposed for annexation lies in the S.W. Robertson Survey and the A. Babille Survey. Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1457 annexing an area in the S.W. Robertson Survey and the A. Babille League. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-3. FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Anderson, Boughton, and Runnels. AGAINST: Councilmen McIlhaney, Prause, and Reinke. A~enda Item No. 14 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land approximately 54.99 acres in the Thomas Caruthers League. Area "K" on displa~ map). (Designated as Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1458 annexing an area in the Thomas Caruthers League. 00 077 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1983 PAGE 9 Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0. FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Anderson, Boughton, Prause, Reinke, Runnels. ABSTAIN: Councilman McIlhaney. Agenda Item No. 15 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land approximately 374.53 acres in the Thomas Caruthers League. Area "L" on dis~la~ map). (Designated as Councilman Runnels moved approval of Ordinance No. 1459 annexing an area in the Thomas Caruthers League. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-2. FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Anderson, Boughton, Prause, Runnels. AGAINST: Councilmen McIlhaney, Reinke. A~enda Item No. 16 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land approximately 1030.00 acres in the S.W. Robertson League. Area "M" on display map). (Designated as Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1460 annexing an area in the S.W. Robertson League. Councilman Boughton Seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-2. FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Anderson, Boughton, Prause, Runnels. AGAINST: Councilmen McIlhaney, Reinke. Agenda Item No. 17 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land approximately 1265.37 acres in the S.W. Robertson League. Area "N" on display map). (Designated as Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1461 annexing an area in the S.W. Robertson League. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-2. FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Anderson, Boughton, Prause, Runnels. AGAINST: Councilmen McIlhaney, Reinke. Agenda Item No. 18 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of lan~ approximately 324.32 acres in the Thomas Caruthers and S.W. Robertson League. (Designated as Area "O" on display map). Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1462 annexing an area in the Thomas Caruthers and S.W. Robertson Leagues. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-3. FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Anderson, Boughton, Runnels. AGAINST: Councilmen McIlhaney, Prause, Reinke. Agenda Item No. 19 - Consideration of the annexation of a tract of land 00&078 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1983 PAGE 10 approximately 119.53 acres in the Thomas Caruthers League. (Designated as Area "P" on dis~la~ map). Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1463 annexing an area in the Thomas Caruthers League. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-1. FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Anderson, Boughton, McIlhaney, Prause, Runnels. AGAINST: Councilman Reinke. Dr. Bruce Roebuck, member of the CSISD Board of Trustees, suggested that the City of College Station and the CSISD Board of Trustees have a joint meeting. Mayor Halter stated that he would take the initiative to schedule a meeting. Agenda Item No. 20 - Discussion of the CIP Committee Report. Malcolm Richards, Chairman of the CIP Committee, stated that the meetings held by the committee had been productive and that the members of the committee were in unanimous agreement with the proposals. The committee recommends in the report the items they feel should be taken back to the voters. Councilman McIlhaney thanked the committe for its endeavors. Ms. Charlene Strawn, resident at 1005 Ashburn, expressed her concern about the committee's recommendation to cul-de-sac Munson Drive at Lincoln. She stated that the increased traffic on Ashburn as a result of this proposal would increase the danger for the school children attending College Hills Elementary. Mr. Jim Baker, resident at 1119 Ashburn, asked for clarification of the proposal dealing with Munson Drive. Ms. Janet Kling, resident at 1113 Ashburn asked the Council if it is their policy to put every controversial issue to a public vote. She expressed her disapproval of the recommendation of the CIP committee to cul-de-sac Munson Drive. Ms. BobbLe Baker, resident at 1119 Ashburn, stated that this is an important issue and the public should be made more aware of it. Mr. Codie Wells, former member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, stated that the subdivision developers had been guaranteed that the streets designated as major streets would remain that way. He explained that the subdivision plat provided for the extension of Lincoln from Ashburn to Munson. 00&079 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1983 PAGE 11 Mr. Manning Smith, resident at the corner of Ashburn and Francis, stated that it would be a great plus to have Munson open onto Lincoln. Councilman Runnels moved to accept the CIP committee report and to thank the committee for its efforts. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. Mayor Halter asked the Council to consider dates for the bond election. He suggested that the election could be held either the 2nd week in December or the 3rd week in January. Councilman Boughton asked how long the city staff needed for preparation for the election. City Manager Bardell stated that the staff needs no more that sixty days. After further discussion, the Council decided to hold the election in January 1984. Mayor Halter requested that at the October 26th Workshop the Council consider the recommendations of the CIP committee more thoroughly. He suggested that the Council decide what to put on the ballot and pass an ordinance at either the November 10th meeting or the November 22nd meeting. Councilman Boughton stated her appreciation for the citizens who came forth and expressed their views and she stated her agreement with them. Agenda Item No. 21 - Consideration of a Resolution expressing support for the proposed land use plan for "The Parks". Director of Planning Mayo presented the item. He explained the purpose for having a Resolution to state that the concept of the plan is not in disagreement with the city's Comprehensive Plan. He further stated that the staff recommends approval of the Resolution. Councilman Runnels requested that the word "support" be deleted. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Resolution No. 10-13-83-21 with the previous amendment. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 22 - Consideration of Additional Funding for the Animal Shelter. Kathy Ricker, Director of the Animal Shelter, presented the item. She stated that the Shelter is requesting $15,660.00 from the City of College Station for the fiscal year '83-84. She explained that in the spring the REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1983 PAGE 12 shelter will require supplemental funding in the amount of $1,350.00 from the city. Mayor Halter stated that at a meeting of the Brazos Valley Development Council he discussed the shelter with judges and mayors from other counties. He stated that they seemed responsive to the idea of contributing to the Animal Shelter Budget. Councilman Anderson moved approval of additional funding for the Animal Shelter in the amount of $15,660.00. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 23 - Consideration of Resolution ~ertainin~ to M.U.D. development and utility service agreements. City Manager Bardell suggested that a Workshop Session be scheduled to explain the contract. After some discussion, Councilman Runnels moved to postpone action on this item until a Special Workshop Meeting scheduled for October 18th at 5:00 p.m. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 24 - Hear Visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 25 - Closed session to discuss pending litigation [6252-17(e)] and personnel [6252-17(~)]. The Council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. A~enda Item No. 26 - Action on closed session. Councilman Boughton moved to nominate Lawrence Burnside to the Brazos Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 27 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m. Attest: Dian Jon~/ City Secretary GAr~H~l~,"Mayo f 00 081 The undersigned concerned citizens respectfully request the College Station City Council to extend Lincoln Street and its connection to Munson for the following reasons: 1. The Munson/Lincoln connection has been planned for more than twenty years. 2. It has been on the City's official plan since 1972. 3. In April of 1981 the voters of the entire city approved the funding for this street extension. 4. In January of 1983 the Council voted for this street extension. 5. In August of 1983 the Council approved the revision to Plan 2000 which shows this street extension. The street of Ashburn is adjacent to the College Hills Elementary School. The level of traffic on Ashburn poses a safety hazard to the many small children who use Ashburn as a shortcut to their homes on other streets in the neighborhood. We feel that Munson and Rose Circle should share some of the traffic now borne by Ashburn and Francis. This will make for safer and more efficient traffic in the neighborhood. 00 098 {: '/: /