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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/27/1984 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: VISITORS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Anderson, Boughton, McIlhaney, Prause, Reinke, Runnels None City Manager Bardell, Assistant City Manager VanDever, City Attorney Locke, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Director of Planning Mayo, City Secretary Jones, Parks Director Beachy, Community Center Director Calliham, Assistant Director of Planning Callaway, Deputy Director of Finance Schroeder, Purchasing Agent McCartney, Personnel Manager Dickson, Council Coordinator Jones See guest uegister. Agenda Item No. 1 - Signin~ of a proclamation designating the month-of October as "Texas Restaurant Month" in College Station, Texas. Mayor Halter signed a proclamation designating the month of October as "Texas Restaurant Month" in College Station, Texas. Mr. Bill Perry was present to accept the proclamation. Agenda Item No. 2 - Signing of a proclamation designating the month of October as "Clean Up and Spruce"'~p Month" in College Station, Texas. Mayor Halter signed a proclamation designating the month of October as "Clean Up and Spruce Up Month" in College Station, Texas. Mr. Fred Benson, President of Brazos Beautiful, commented on the organization's goals and objectives. He stated that the purpose of Brazos Beautiful is to build pride in this community and to attract industry to the area. Ms. Diane Mills, Executive Director of Brazos Beautiful, encouraged the citizens of College Station to make an extra effort in the month of October to clean up and spruce up the community. Mayor Halter thanked Brazos Beautiful for their efforts in this community. He stated his opinion that the organization has made a difference in this area. 00 567 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 PAGE 2 Agenda Item No. 3 - Approval of the minutes of the Special (Emergency) City Council Meeting, September 7, 1984, the Workshop City Council Meeting, September 12, 1984, and the R~gular City Council Meeting, September 13,.1984. Councilman Anderson moved approval of the minutes of the Special (Emergency) City Council Meeting, September 7, 1984, the Workshop City Council Meeting, September 12, 1984, and the Regular City Council Meeting, September 13, 1984. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Mayor Halter stated that a request had been made by the individuals presenting Agenda Item No. 14, the Chamber of Commerce Progress Report, to be heard earlier in the agenda to allow them to attend another engagement. The Council concurred to hear Agenda Item No. 14 prior to Agenda Item No. 4. Agenda Item No. 14 - Chamber of Commerce Progress Report. Mr. Ed Brady, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, presented the progress report. He asked the Council's permission to promote Anne Bell to the position of Director of the Coflvention and Visitors Bureau, which will require her to assume the convention solicitation activities for the organization. Ms. Anne Bell reported on her first month of responsibility as the new Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. She summarized the progress of the renovation activities for the branch office and displayed an artist rendering of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Agenda Item No. 4 - A public hearing on the_question of rezonin~ a 5.00 acre tract of land in the Richard Carter Survey located on the south side of University Drive, approximately 600 feet east of the intersection of East Tarrow Street (formerly FedMart Drive) and University Drive, from Single Family Residential District R-1 to General Commercial District C-1. Application is in the name of College Heights Assembly of God Church. (84-117) Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the rezoning request concerns a 5.00 acre tract of land in the Richard Carter Survey from Single Family Residential District R-1 to General Commercial District C-1. He aoted that 00/ 568 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 PAGE 3 this tract has adequate depth and area for C-1 development. He stated that the staff recommends that the Council when considering this location for C-I take the following information into account: (1) The commercial development policies included in the City's comprehensive plan encourage the location of commercial activities at the intersection of thoroughfares and discourage the extension of commercial areas along thoroughfares; and (2) The existing commercial area to the east of this tract provides for commercial development in accordance with the land use plan. He added that the existing R-1 zoning is not appropriate for this location. He stated that either A-P or some apartment classification would provide an appropriate buffer between the C-1 tract to the west and the R-3 tract to the east. He recommended that the Cc)uncil consider rezoning this property to A-P or an apartment classification. He further stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (6-0) oa 9/6/84 to deny this request; then voted (4-2) to recommend to the Council that this tract be rezoned A-P. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Mr. Larry Holt, Attorney for the College Heights Assembly of God Church, spoke in favor of rezoning this property General Commercial C-1. He noted that the church has owned this property for approximately ten years and it was not bought for speculation. He listed reasons for zoning this property C-1 as follows: (1) Most of the area surrounding this property is zoned C-l; (2) In keeping with the way development has occurred in the area, C-1 zoning would allow the best use of the property; (3) The puoperty is located approximately 500 feet from the [,]re,section of Tarrow and University and zoning this property C-1 would not be in conflict with city policy encouraging the location of C-1 activities at the intersection of thoco,~ghfares; (4) University Drive is a major artery into TAMU; (5) The tract is narrow and would be difficult to develop as Administrative- Professional, C-1 would be more easily developed with regard to city policy; (6) There is adequate sewage capagity in the area; and, (7) There is adequate frontage for C-1 zoning. He furthe~ stated that it would be detrimental to develop this tract as anything other than C-1 because of all the C-1 zoning surrounding it. He noted that if this property is rezoned to C-1 it will increase the city's tax base and be consistent with city policy a,]d plans. Mayor Halter asked if the church was planning to acquire land in the immediate area to be used for a new facility. Mr. Holt stated his belief that the church does not intend to relocate in this same vicinty. 00 569 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 PAGE 4 No one else spoke. The public hearing was closed. A~enda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance rezonin~ the above tract. Councilman Prause moved approval of Ordinance No. 1550 rezoning the above tract to Administrative-Professional A-P. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Prause stated that R-1 zoning of this property was not appropriate. He noted that Administrative-Professional A-P zoning will provide an adequate buffer between the C-1 tract to the west and the R-3 tract to the east. Councilman McIlhaney stated that the Comprehensive Plan approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council required a great deal of time and effort to develop and should be followed. A~enda Item No. 6 - A ~ublic hearing on the question of rezonin~ a 2.009 acre tract of land on the west side of Glenhaven Drive, approximately 200 feet south of University Drive, from Townhouse- Rowhouse District R-3 to Administrative-Professional District A-P. Application is in the name of Brazosland Properties, Inc. (84-118) Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the rezoning request concerns a 2.009 acre tract of land from Townhouse-Rowhouse District R-3 to Administrative- Professional District A-P. He noted that the area is reflected as office-commercial a~]d ~ed[L],~ density residential on the city's Land Use Plan. He explained that this request represents an enlargement of the existing A-P district adjacent to the north and A-P is compatible with the adjacent R-lA to the south. He further stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of this request (6-0) on 9/6/84. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Mr. Hank McQuaide, representing Brazosland Properties, spoke in favor of the rezoning. He explained their plans to utilize this property in conjunction with the existing A-P properties in the area. No one else spoke. The public hearing was closed. 00 570 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 PAGE 5 Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of an ordinance rezonin~ the above tract. Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1551 rezoning the abow~ tract. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 8 - A public hearing on the question of rezonin~ a 2.52 acre tract of land (a portion of Lot 16) in the Lakeview Acres subdivision located at the intersection of Texas Avenue and Morgans Lane, from Single Family Residential District R-1 to General Commercial District C-1. Application is in the name of Ronald Cruse, Tr. (84-119) Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the rezoning ~equest concerns a 2.52 acre tract of land (a portion of Lot 16) in the Lakeview Acres subdivision from Single Family Residential District R-1 to General Commercial District C-1. He explained the land uses in the area as reflected on the city's Land Use Plan. H,~ qoted that the e~isting R-1 zoning is not in compliance with the La~d Use Plan. He then stated that although this tract has adequate depth, frontage and buffering, staff recommends A-P zoning for this tract to maintain compliance with the Land Use Plan. He noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission was not able to reach a decision on this request when it was considered o~] September 4, 1984 and the item was tabled for further consideration on September 20, 1984. He further stated that on September 20, 1984, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (4-2) to recommend rezoning this tract from R-1 to C-1. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Mr. Ron Cruse, owner of the property, stated that he had contacted the surrounding property owners and had heard no objections to the proposed rezoning. He further stated that he plans to develop a small retail operation on the property. Mr. Clint Bertrand, 120 Miller's Lane, noted that he owns R-1 and A-P property neighboring this property. He further stated that this property is suitable for C-1 and voiced no objection to the requested rezoning. No one else spoke. The public hearing was closed. 00 571 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THU~{$DAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 PAGE 6 Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Prause moved approval of Ordinance No. 1552 rezoning the above tract. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 5-2 as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Anderson, Boughton, Prause, Runnels AGAINST: Councilmen McIlhaney, Reinke Agenda Item No. 10 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 1.061 acre tract of land (part of Lots 2R & 15R) in Block B EastMark Subdivision Phase II from General Commercial C-1 to Commercial-Industrial District C-2. Application is in the name of EastMark Partners. (84-120) Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the ~ezo,%~,~g req~lest concerns a 1.061 acre tract of land (part of Lots 2R & 15R) in Block B EastMark Subdivision Phase II from General Commercial C-1 to Commercial-Industrial District C-2. He noted that the area is reflected as commercial on the city's Land Use Plan. He stated that staff recommends approval of this request as it represents an adjustment in the district boundary of the recently established C-2 area. He further stated that on 9/6/84 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval of this request. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 11 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1553 cezoning the above tract. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. 00 572 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 PAGE 7 Agenda Item No. 12 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: 1985 Parks Activity Calendars, 10,000 each (85-27) 1985 1/2 ton Chevrolet Pickup (85-24) 1985 1/2 ton Pickup, 3 each (85-24) 1-ton truck, cab/chassis only, 3 each (84-24) PLATS: Final Plat - Kirkpatrick Subdivision - (84-221) Preliminary Plat - Glenhaven Subdivision - Phase IV - (84-310) Ail items were approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 13 - Consideration of award of Bids on Harvey Road Waterline and 16" Wellborn Road Waterline. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He stated that after reviewing the information in the packets provided by the low bidder on these two jobs it is the recommendation of city staff and Ed McDow, representative of Riewe & Wischmeyer, Inc., that the project on Harvey Road be awarded to Brazos Valley Utilities, second low bidder, for $298,542.00 and the Wellborn Road Waterline be awarded to Hella Co., second low bidder, for $147,477.00. Mayor Halter referred to a letter submitted to the Council by Diamond, Inc., low bidder, stating their qualifications for constructing these two waterlines. He noted that the letter requested that the Council reconsider the recommendation made by city staff for awarding these two bids. Director of Capital Improvements Ash referred to the letter from Mr. Walter Ware, Project Engineer for Riewe & Wischmeyer, Inc., which provides information supporting staff recommendations. He stated that the majority of Diamond, Inc.'s background is in the petro-chemical industry. He noted that the firm has done only a limited amount of water and sewer work and the primary thrust of this work has been in plant and PVC line work. He stated that it is the opinion of city staff and consulting engineers to award the projects to contractors with extensive background in waterline construction of this size and type. Councilman Anderson asked if the city has established any requirements for accepting bids. He stated his concern with the city's accepting bids such as this where the city allows someone to bid and then determines that they do not have enough experience. He asked if Diamond, Iac. is a bonded firm. 00 57@ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL ME~TING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 Director of Capital Improvements Ash stated that the City o~ College Station has not made it a practice to preq,.lalify bidders. He stated that he would prefer to prequalify bidders because it would save an immense amount of research time on the part o~ city staff and the city's consulting engineers. He affirmed that Diamond, Inc. is a bonded firm. Councilman Reinke asked what is the length of each waterline. Director of Capital Improvements Ash stated that the Harvey Road waterline will run from the Texas Instruments Plant to Highway 158 and the Wellborn Road waterline will run from Rock Prairie Road to Graham Road. Mayor Halter commented on the practice of prequalification of bidders. Director of Capital Improvements Ash read a paragraph excerpt from the city's bidding requirements included in the specification document which was picked up by each individual bidder, as follows: "In determining the bidder's qualifications the followin~ factors will be considered: (1) work previously completed by the bidder; and, (2) whether the bidder (a) maintains a permanent place of business, (b) has adequate plant and equipment to do the work properly and expediously, (c) has financial resources to meet all obligations and incidence to do the work aad (d) has appropriate technical experience. Mayor Halter called on a representative from Diamond, Inc. for comments. Mr. Travis Reaves, representing Diamond, Inc., stated that his fir,,! was qualified to construct these two projects. He further stated that he did not like to work where he is not wanted. Councilman Anderson moved to award the bids on the Harvey Road Waterline and the 16" Wellborn Road Waterline to Diamond, Inc., the low bidder. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion. Director of Capital I,,provements Ash noted a discrepancy on the bid submitted by Diamond, Inc. concerning the days bid for each project. He explained that the number of days shown in the Proposals for the estimated number of completion days for both of these waterline projects were intended to be working days and not calendar days, as stated in the Proposals. 00/ 57 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 PAGE 9 Mr. Ed McDow, Riewe & Wischmeyer, Inc., stated that Diamond, Inc. has clarified this .~atter and have requested that the estimated completion days for the Harvey Road Waterline be changed to ninety calendar days and the estimated completion day~ for the Wellborn Road Waterline be changed to sixty calendar days. He explained that the sixty calendar days for the Wellborn Road Waterline is still low and noted that the project should require approximately one hundred calendar days for completion. He noted that the proposed ninety calendar days for completion of the Harvey Road Waterline is more ia line with the number of days the project w~ll require for completion. He listed a numbe~ of jobs awarded to Diamond, Inc. elsewhere of which only two have been completed. He explained that when making recommendations his standards require that five jobs be completed. Mayor Halter asked if the city had problems with the contractor constructing the extension of the major waterline along Texas Avenue to the new water tower. Mr. McDow replied affirmatively. He stated that the contractor had problems completing the job because he could not obtain the materials necessary. He noted that this firm had relatively good experience in this type of work. Director of Capital Improvements Ash explained that they understand that Diamond, Inc. has a good reputation and their recommendation to award the bid to the second low bidder had nothing to do with that reputation. He stated that the staff tries to develop a recommendation for the Council that is in the best interest of the city. Mayor Halter expressed his appreciation for the staff's research and their recommendation for the Council. Councilman McIlhaney questioned the amount of funds available to finance this project. Director of Capital Improvements Ash stated that the second low bidder for each project ~s well within the staff's estimates. The motion to award the bids for the Harvey Road Waterline and the Wellborn Road Waterline to the low bidder Diamond, Inc. failed by a vote of 3-4 as follows: FOR: Councilmen Anderson, McIlhaney, Reinke AGAINST: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Prause, Runnels 00 575 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THIJRSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 PAGE 10 Councilman Boughton moved to award the bid for the Harvey Road Waterline to the second low bidder Brazes Valley Utilities, Inc. for $298,542.00 and the Wellborn Road Waterline to the second low bidder Bella Co. for $147,477.00. Councilman Prause seconded the metier] which was approved by a vote of 4-3 as follows: FOR: ~ayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Prause, Runnels AGAINST: Councilmen Anderson, McIlhaney, Reinke Agenda Item No. 15 - Third Consideration of an ordinance ~rantin~ to McCaw BCS Communications, Inc., its successors and assigns, a franchise and privilege to build, use, maintain and operate a system for the purpose of receiving, amplifying and distributing television and radio signals in the City of College Station, Brazes County, Texas. Councilman Runnels moved approval of the third consideration of Ordinance No. 1546 granting to McCaw BCS Communications, Inc., a franchise and privilege to build, use, maintain and operate a system for the purpose of receiving, amplifying and distributing television signals in the City of College Station, Texas. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. A~q. enda Item No. 16 - Consideration of approval of 1985 Users Fees. Parks Director Beachy presented the ite,n. He stated that there is little change in the proposed fees for 1985 and those established in 1984. He announced that the proposed 1985 fees are in line with Council policy on Users Fees and have been reviewed twice by the Parks and Recreation Board. After some discussion, Mayor Halter invited comments from the public. Don Vietor, representing the Aggie Swim Club, requested that the fee for their group be reduced from $7.50/month to $5.00/month. He stated that it is fair that the club pay a fee for pool use to minimize controversy. Mayor Halter agreed that there is a lack of horizontal equity the fee structure. Councilman Reinke asked how many members were in the Aggie Swim Club. 00 576 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 PAGE 11 Mr. Vietor stated that the club's membership has dropped to approximately thirty swimmers. He explained that the number of members has dropped because the club does not have use of a covered pool. Councilman Boughton noted a difference in that Little League and soccer use their own fields, but the sw~,~ team uses a facility that is used by the public. Parks Director Beachy concurred that a reduction or elimination of the fee for the Aggie Swim Club would bring it ,,oue in line with the other youth sports. He noted that the Parks and Recreation Board did not adduess youth fees this year. Councilman Boughton stated that the city is planning to replace the dome over Thomas Park Pool. Parks Director Beachy confirmed Councilman Boughton's statement, but could not provide any information on when it would be replaced. Mr. Russell Kobel, representing the Aggie Swim Club, stated that the club does not have exclusive use of the pools. He noted that the club uses the pools on off hours and the city is not required to provide lifeguards during this time. He pointed out that by using the pools during off hours the club is not depriving the city of any revenues. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the 1985 Users Fees as recommended by the Parks Staff and the PARD Board with the e×ception of the monthly fee proposed for the Aggie Swim Club members and requested that these fees be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Board for their recommendation. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 17 - Consideration of an ordinance re~ulatin~ the location of sexuall~ oriented commercial activities within the ~it~ limits of College Station, Texas. City Attorney Locke presented the item. She e~plained that Article 2372w deals with the location of enterprises called massage parlors and the like. She stated that the proposed ordinance tracts the statute and what the city can do under the statute. She noted that the city will still have penal code provisions which relate to prostitution, promotion of prostitution, pornography and promotion of pornography. She pointed out that the proposed ordinance will not encourage thi~s~,~ UU U-- REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 PAGE 12 type of activity. She listed the statutory exceptions as follows: (1) bookstores and movie theaters are covered by commercial "free speech"; (2) businesses licensed to sell alcoholic beverages are preempted by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission; and, (3) licensed individuals. She requested that licensed practical nurses be added to this list of exceptions. She stated that the ordinance is a spread rule and requires one thousand feet between the enterprises within a com,m~,-c~.~l z~ue and one thousand feet between similar enterprise in the commercial zone and a school, university and church. She further stated that the proposed ordinance requires a permit and allows for loss of permit as a penalty. She noted that the proposed ordinance was tested in Harris County and Houston. Councilman Prause asked if the city could set the permit fee. City Attorney Locke stated that the permit fee must be a reflection of the actual cost o~ p~ocessing the permit application. She stated that it has been determined by processing the itinerant vendors permit that the processing costs are approximately one hundred dollars. Councilman McIlhaney asked if the permit could be denied should the applicant have a criminal record. City Attorney Locke replied negatively. She further ,]oted that the proposed ordinance calls for amortization of any use in conflict with the purposes or terms of this oudinance, which is lawfully existing at the adoption of this ordinance within five years from the date any such use becomes nonconforming under this ordinance. She further stated that ~his o~dinance is preventa- tive and does not apply to anything existing inside the city limits presently. Councilman McIlhaney expressed her concern with adopting an ordinance which addresses this issue because in a sense it provides terms that legalize these enterprises. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1554 regulating the location of sexually oriented commercial activities within the city limits of the City of College Station, Texas, with the add[ti~,~ of licensed practical nurses into Section B., Exceptions To Regulations. 00 578 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 PAGE 13 Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 18 - Consideration of a resolution authorizi, n_~[ the City Manager to execute a Settlement Agreement between Western National Bank and the City of College Station, Texas. City Attorney Locke presented the item. She stated that this is a Settlement Agreement entered into with Western National Bank. She noted that the city enteued into negotiations and determined that settlement was the most cost effective approach to the law suit. She further state~ tha~ .~te~ ae~otiations were completed the Settlement Agreement was returned to Council to secure financing. She stated that this Settlement Agreement will result in a dismissal with prejudice. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder stated that financing for this Settlement AL3ree,~.]t will be from 1981 General Obligation Unappropriated Interest Earnings. Mayor Halter e~plained that this is a case where the city paid the contractor and then the bank never received payment from them. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Resolution No. 09-27-84-18 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Settlement Agreement between Western National Bank and the City of College Station, Texas. Councilman Anderson seco~ded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 19 - Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with the Whalen Corporation. City Attorney Locke presented the item. She explained that the city has entered into a contract with Whalen Corporation to construct a water tower on Highway 6. She noted that the contract calls for a lease which sets out an area to be utilized by the Whalen Corporation for maintenance of the tower over the next fifteen years. She further stated that the Lease Agreement incorporates everything that is specified in the contract and sets out the metes and bounds for the area. She pointed out that the Lease Agreement specified a period of seventeen years and sh~]uld be changed to fifteen years, which is the amount of time 00 579 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 PAGE 14 Councilman Runnels moved approval of Resolution No. 09-27-84-19 authorizing the City Manager to e~ecute a Lease Agreement with Whalen Corporation, with the correction in Section II from seventeen to fifteen years. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 20 - EMERGENCY ITEM: Consideration of a Resolu- tion authorizing the Cit~nager to s~g.n a letter of agreement necessary to secure a scoreboard_sign for Central Park. Councilman Anderson moved to declare Agenda Item No. 20 an emergency. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Prause, Chairman of the City Affairs Council Committee, stated that the committee agreed that scoreboards and signs are appropriate for placement in city parks. He noted that the committee felt that the pr.~i~osed letter of agreement is too binding and signs advertising alcoholic beverages are not appropriate. Councilman Runnels moved to adopt the report of the City Affairs Council Committee regarding signs in city parks. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 5-2 as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen McIlhaney, Prause, Reinke, Runnels AGAINST: Councilmen Anderson, Boughton Agenda Item No. 21 - Discussion of revised Orientation Handbook for Members of the College Station City Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees. Mayor Halter presented the item. He stated that Maria Mart~n the intern hired this past summer, worked on this project. He re- quested the Council to make any additions or corrections to the handbook which they feel are necessary. Councilman Reinke suggested that the role of the liaison be addressed in the case of each committee. Councilman Runnels moved the adoption of the revised Orientation Handbook for Members of the College Station City Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees, with the additions relating to the role of liaison as suggested by Councilman Reinke. 00 580 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 PAGE 15 Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 22 - Hear Visitors. Mr. William Churchill, 400 Jersey St., spoke on the speed of the trains going through the railroad crossing at Luther Street. He talked further about that particular crossing and stated that he would like to see it closed. Mayor Halter stated that he had discussed the matter with the City Attorney, but could not address it at this time. Mr. Lee Groce commented on the traffic hazards on Park Place. Mayor Halter requested that City Manager Bardell have the police patrol increased on Park Place. A~enda Item No. 23 - Closed session to discuss ~endin~ lit~qation [6252-17(2)(e)] and personnel [6252-17(2)(~)¥. 1. Personnel [6252-17(2)(g)]. A. Citizen Committee Appointments. B. Discussion of Administrative Personnel. The Council moved to closed session and later reopeaed to the public. A~enda Item No. 24 - Action on closed session. No action was taken on closed session. A~enda Item No. 25 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting at 11:30 P.M. ~.E_S~.~/~j~ Gary Hyer, Mayor Dian Jone~-ty Secretary 00 581 GUEST REGISTER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1984 7:00 P.M. 2. ~ 19. 3. 20. 5. ~ 22. 16. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. /- 33. 34. '- 00 582