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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/1987 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1987 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmen Boughton, Brown, Haddox, Gardner, Jones COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman McIlhaney STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Ragland, City Attorney Locke, Con~nunity Development Director Fette, Director of Planning Callaway, City Engineer Pullen, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Assistant Director of Parks Cisneros, City Secretary Jones, Council Coordinator Hooks STUDENT GOV'T LIAISON: Kevin Buchman VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Mayor Ringer opened the meeting by welcoming members of Boy Scout Troop No. 802 who were present to observe the City Council meet- ing. Councilman Gardner noted that the Capital Improvements Committee met and reviewed the statements of qualifications received from several firms regarding Wolf Pen Creek Park and Drainage Proj- ect. Three firms were selected to submit formal proposals and personal presentations to the committee, as follows: J.T. Duncan of Dallas; Schrickel & Rollins of Dallas-Fort Worth; and, Walton & Associates of Bryan. Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting, July, 1, 1987%otuhnecCit~; Council Regular Meeting, July 9, 1987, and the Cit~, il Special Meeting, July; 14 1987. ' Councilman Boughton moved approval of the minutes as presented. Councilman Haddox seconded the motion which was approved unan- imously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 2 - CONSENT AGENDA. Final Plat - Episcopal Church Tract. The plat was approved by common consent. 06316 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1987 Page 2 A~enda Item No. 3 - Consideration of request to allow placement of granite slab in Section "G" of College Station Cemetery. Mayor Ringer stated that the Cemetery Committee recommended ap- proval of the request by Mrs. Janet Lovings, subject to the con- ditions specified by the Committee. Councilman Brown moved approval of the request to allow placement of a granite slab in Section "G" of the College Station Cemetery, with installation as stipulated by the Committee. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unan- imously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 4 - Presentation of Certificate of National Recognition Award to the Cit~ of College Station Community Development Pro~ram and associated organizations. Mayor Ringer announced four recipients of the national award for participation in the College Station Fairview Revitalization Project. Mrs. Myrtle Martin of Lamar Savings, Melinda Brew of Drew Mortgage Company, Laura Klesel of Brazos Valley Development Council, and Faye Mabray of First Federal Savings & Loan came forward on behalf of their respective organizations to accept these certificates. Mr. Dan Fette introduced the Community Development Staff. These persons also contributed many hours of hard work to this proj- ect. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of award of contract for Phase II, College Hills Woodlands Sanitar~ Sewer Replacement, C.I.P No. R-83-83-09. City Engineer David Pullen presented the item. He stated that the low bidder was Brazos Valley Utilities with the amount of $221,144. He noted that this amount is considerably lower than the estimated $342,000. Councilman Boughton asked if this phase is the final one of the project. Mr. Pullen replied affirmatively. Councilman Boughton moved to award the contract for construction of sanitary sewer lines in College Hills Woodlands, C.I.P. No. R-83-83-09, to the low bidder, Brazos Valley Utilities, for the amount of $221,144. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which carried unanimously, '06317 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1987 Page 3 Agenda Item No. 6 - Consideration of a request for site modifica- tion at Culpepper Jr. Shopping Center on Dominik Drive. City Engineer Pullen explained the item. He stated that the ap- plicant has requested a site plan change to add a gasoline island to the shopping center. He noted that the Project Review Commit- tee stated that the addition of gasoline pumps will increase traffic through the Kyle South driveway causing hazardous con- ditions. The staff concurred with this statement. Mr. Pullen described the location of the area on the map. Coun- cilman Brown mentioned that this request is similar to the situation at Spring Loop. Mr. J.B. Kerr, the applicant, addressed the Council. He pointed out several observations regarding traffic in the area: (a) the visual distance from the curb cut at Culpepper Jr. onto South Kyle Street is 180 feet, allowing adequate sight distance; (b) there is a "no left turn" sign posted at the driveway; and, (c) he has no recollection of accidents at the Kyle South exit. Councilman Jones commented that she has observed the area and has not noticed much traffic. Councilman Boughton noted that a large amount of traffic at the intersection at certain times of the day. Councilman Brown moved to approve the site modification at Cul- pepper Jr. Shopping Center as presented. Councilman Jones seconded the motion. Councilman Gardner commented that the traffic will increase in the future and more cars will be stacked-up near the curb cut. Councilman Haddox stated his opinion that the curb cut should be moved toward the intersection. Councilman Boughton asked Mr. Pullen if it would be safer to move the curb cut closer to the intersection. Mr. Pullen replied that the sight distance will improve, but the traffic congestion will increase. Councilman Brown restated his motion, as follows: 1) To approve the request for the site modification plan and direct staff to work with the applicant to place a new curb cut approximately 130 feet north on Kyle Street from the centerline of Dominik Drive; 2) to close the existing curb cut; and, 3) to locate the new curb cut and the pump island allowing adequate space for large de- livery trucks and city truck access to the back of the site. ' 06318 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1987 Page 4 Councilman Jones seconded the motion. result of the following 3-3 tie vote: The motion failed as a FOR: Councilmen Brown, Jones, and Haddox AGAINST: Mayor Ringer, Councilmen Boughton and Gardner Mayor Ringer suggested that the staff work with the applicant on other alternatives for this design and return the item to Council at the next regular meeting. City Engineer Pullen stated that the staff will work with the ap- plicant on design of this curb cut. Councilman Haddox noted that there are other entrances to the shopping center. Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of Addendum No. 1 to Engineer- lng Agreement for Rock Prairie Road landfill proposal amending Permit #1444. Councilman Gardner asked for the purpose of the addendum. Mr. Pullen replied that the changes in the operations of the landfill made it necessary to look at alternatives to dispose of garbage. As a result, the additional volume and depth of 10 feet requires modification of the landfill permit. Councilman Gardner asked where the drainage will flow when the landfill is divided. Mr. Pullen replied that drainage will flow to Lick Creek. Councilman Haddox asked if someone monitors the landfill. Mr. Pullen stated that each citizen's garbage is weighed and visually checked. Councilman Haddox moved approval of Addendum No. 1 to the Engi- neering Agreement for Rock Prairie Road. Councilman Gardner seconded the motion which was approved unan- imously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 8 - Hear Visitors. Mr. Greg Shipley, 1405 Skrivanek Court, presented the Council with a petition asking the City to consider purchasing a 4.5 acre tract of land which adjoins Anderson Park and is currently used for soccer fields. He explained that Grace Bible Church has expressed their interest in buying and developing this property. 06 19 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1987 Page 5 Mayor Ringer mentioned that the Council previously submitted a bid for this property, but the offer was rejected. Councilman Haddox commented that an additional six soccer fields could be built on 10 to 15 acres of land for the amount of money it would cost to purchase 4.5 acres for two soccer fields in Anderson Park. Mayor Ringer noted that the Council will discuss this issue based on the petition at another time. Dr. Kirk Brown addressed the Council on the concept of waste dis- posal. He stated that the EPA will begin strict regulations on municipal landfills and the cost of waste disposal will increase drastically. He suggested options, such as recycling and volun- tarily separating garbage, to reduce the city's dependency on the landfill. Dr. Brown encouraged the city staff to look at alter- native ways to save the city money in the future and protect the environment. Bart Munro, 1901 Lawyer, came forward to express his favorable concern for money-saving in disposing of solid waste; he sugges- ted that the Council begin searching for various ways to solve the waste disposal problems in the long run. A~enda Item No. 9 - EMERGENCY ITEM: Closed session to discuss pending litigation [6252-17(2)(e)]. Pending Litigation [6252-17(2)(e)]. 1. G&S Sandblasting and Painting Co. 2. Woodson Lumber Co. versus City of College Station. Councilman Boughton moved to declare Agenda Item No. 9 an emer- gency item. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 10 -Action on closed session. Councilman Boughton moved to authorize the City Attorney to pre- pare a contract with Bud Ward assigning the city's right of in- demnification on the G&S Sandblasting and Painting contract. Councilman Bro~ seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. 06320 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1987 Page 6 Agenda Item No. 11 - Adjourn. Mayor Ringer declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mayor '-- ] ~ ~ ATTEST: D-lan Jon~s~ City Secretary '06321 GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1987 7:00 P.M. 4. 16. 22. 23. 12. 24. 006322