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Mayor
City Council
Lynn Mcllhaney James Massey
Mayor Pro
Tempore
Ron Silvia
Larry Mariott
City Manager
Winnie Garner
Dennis Maloney
Thomas E.
Brymer
Anne Hazen
College Station, Embracing th e Past, Exploring th e Future
7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Councilmembers
Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Garner, Maloney
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr.,
City Secretary Hooks, Budget and Strategic Planning Manager Kersten, Director of Fiscal Services
Cryan, Parks and Recreation Director Beachy, Graduate Engineer Harman, City Planner Kee,
Development Review Planner Jimmerson, Staff Planner Reeves, Staff Planner Hitchcock
Mayor McIlhaney called the workshop meeting to order at 3:06 p.m. with all councilmembers present.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 1 -- Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council
Meeting.
No items were removed for discussion
Workshop Agenda Item No. 2 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a report
related to senior facilities and programs in College Station. This is a continuation item from May
10, 2001.
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Senior Programs Coordinator Marci Rodgers introduced Julie Leake and Drew Neumeyer from Texas
A&M University as part of the Eisenhower Leadership Development Program in the George Bush
School of Government and Public Service. The students completed the survey written by the previous
Eisenhower student group. The students also interviewed private and public agencies in the area to
determine local support for a senior facility and cooperative programming. A comprehensive set of
programs aimed at satisfying the needs of senior citizens in College Station was the goal of this project.
Based on the survey results, the following recommendations were presented:
· Address transportation issues as needed
· Coordinate existing programs to allow access to information through one main source
· Increase awareness of current programming
· Utilize existing facility
· Create a Steering Committee to coordinate existing programming in College Station
A final report will be presented in January 2002, with recommendations regarding future senior
facilities, programs and a financial impact analysis of potential options that have been identified to meet
the anticipated needs.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 3 -- Joint Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for
discussion and possible action regarding strategic planning, Council vision statements, and Board
goals and objectives.
The Parks and Recreation Board members present were: John Nichols, Bill Davis, Glen Davis, Glenn
Schroeder, Larry Farnsworth and Don Allison. Chairman John Nichols called the Parks and Recreation
Board meeting to order at 3:41 p.m.
The Parks and Recreation Board discussed the following topics with the City Council.
Boards Goals and Objectives for FY2002.
Establish policies and standards for re-appraisal of existing parks, facilities, and services offered
by the Department.
· Review quarterly reports on park maintenance standards and develop recommendations regarding
levels of service (VS4S2a).
· Review proposed park conceptual plans and make recommendations for intergenerational features
(VS4S3a).
· Review and develop recommendations for Urban Forestry Plan (VS3S4a).
· Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff.
More interaction between Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Planning and Zoning
Commission, and shared vision with the City Council (VS4S8a).
· Assist with the review and preparation of the Unified Development Ordinance (November 13,
200~).
· Review and recommend possible changes to the Park Land Dedication Ordinance (October
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· Conduct a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss goals
(September 20, 2001).
· Conduct a joint meeting with the City Council to confirm goals (December 6, 2001).
Implementation of the approved Capital Improvement Program.
· Castlegate Park site review (November 13, 2001).
· Lick Creek Park site review.
· Woodway Park site review.
· Shenandoah Park site review.
· Madeley Park site review.
Planning and coordination for the next bond issue.
· Identify and assess the needs for future park facilities.
· Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff.
· Determine priorities for development.
· Develop a recommendation for consideration in the 2002 bond program.
Review and update the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan.
· Review and update goals and objectives of the plan.
· Review and update facility concepts and standards.
· Review and update needs assessment.
· Review and update priorities.
· Develop recommendation for plan adoption by the City Council.
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Phase II Development.
· Review needs for future facilities and programs.
· Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff.
· Determine priorities for development.
· Develop recommendations for implementation.
Skate Park facility planning (VS4S5b).
· Develop recommendation for scope of project. (November 13, 2001)
· Develop recommendation for facility use. (November 13, 2001)
· Develop recommendation for implementation. (November 13, 2001)
Review funding sources for the installation of two backstops and two batting cages at Bee Creek
Park.
· Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff (November 13, 2001).
· Determine needs for program requirements.
· Develop recommendations for scope of project.
· Develop recommendations for implementation.
Review funding sources for the repair or replacement of the jogging track at Jack and Dorothy
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Miller Park.
· Review proposed project cost estimates.
· Review funding alternatives (Completed by Staff).
· Develop recommendations for implementation.
Support implementation of the Greenways Master Plan.
· Receive update report from Greenways Coordinator (October 9, 2001).
· Review Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan as it relates to greenways.
Support the City Council's Interagency Plan in any Park and Recreation related issues.
· Continue dialog with the College Station Independent School District regarding future school/park
developments.
· Continue dialog with Texas A&M University regarding Hensel Park and Veterans Park and
Athletic Complex.
Develop programs and facilities for Senior Citizens.
Receive input from fall Eisenhower Leadership Development Program group.
Determine priorities for programs and facilities.
Develop recommendations for implementation.
Additional topics were discussed regarding the Parks and Recreation role in development of priorities
for the upcoming bond election, development of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, funding sources
for the development of a skate park, Open Space Requirement concept in the Unified Development
Ordinance, and how the Park Land Dedication Ordinance relates to the Unified Development Ordinance.
Councilmembers emphasized the importance of receiving the Parks Board's input during the early stages
of the CIP process.
Chairman Nichols adjourned the Parks and Recreation Board meeting 4:15 p.m.
No official action was taken.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 -- Council Calendars
City Council Workshop & Regular Meeting, 12/20
Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 -- Hear Visitors
Council did not receive any public comment.
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Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 -- Executive Session
At 4:41 p.m. Mayor Mcllhaney announced that the City Council would convene into executive session
pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074 of the Open Meeting Act to seek the advice of our city
attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, and to consider the appointment and
evaluation of public officers.
Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071 }, possible action
Cause No. 43,098-85, Brazos County - Bryan v. College Station
Cause No. 96-03168, Travis County- Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 97-02587, Travis County- Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 98-13391, Travis County- Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 96-06940, Travis County- Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 97-07000, Travis County- TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 98-11817, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. GN002343, Travis County- San Antonio v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. GN002513, Travis County- San Antonio v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 49,367-CCL2, Brazos County- Wilkerson v. College Station
Action No. 01-98-011056-CV, Court of Appeals Gold v. College Station
Docket Nos. TX96-2-000 and TX96-2-001, FERC- College Station, applicant
Cause No. 52,434-361, Brazos County - College Station v. Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., et al.
Cause No. 28,765, Grimes County, Harold & Rosealice Trant vs Grimes County, City of College Station
and City of Bryan
Personnel {Gov't Code Section 551.074}; possible action
The City Council may deliberate the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of public officer. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in
public. The following public officers may be discussed:
1. City Attorney's Evaluation
Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 -- Final action on Executive Session, if necessary.
Council recessed from executive session at 7:00 p.m. and reconvened the executive session following
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the regular meeting agenda. No action was taken at this time.
Regular Meeting
Item No. 8:
Mayor McIlhaney opened the regular meeting at 7:05 p.m. She led the audience in the pledge of
allegiance. Rev. Danny Duron provided the invocation.
Mayor McIlhaney presented a Historic Home Plaque #61 to Mr. and Mrs. Lampo, 802 Hereford.
Consent Agenda
9.1 Approved by common consent the minutes for City Council Workshop and Regular
Meetings, November 15,2001.
9.2 Bid Number 02-16: Approved by common consent the purchase of 14 Gemini Headliner
overhead mobile video systems for police patrol vehicles. Awarded to lowest, responsible
bidder meeting specifications, Decatur Electronics, Inc., in the amount of $51,016. Funds
available and budgeted in the Police Department Patrol Division's Operating Budget.
9.3 Contract 02-041: Approved by common consent a Professional Services Agreement
with Joe Orr, Inc., for professional land surveyor services for the Parallel Water
Transmission Pipeline Project Phase II. The contract amount shall not exceed $150,000.00.
4. Approved by common consent an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department
of Transportation (TxDOT) for the construction of sidewalks around the perimeter of the
main campus of Texas A&M University (TAMU) on George Bush Drive, Wellborn Road,
and University Drive.
Regular Agenda Item No. 10.1 -- Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an ordinance
levying assessments against various persons and their property for the payment of a part of the
cost of Dartmouth Drive from its' current termination south of Southwest Parkway to Krenek
Tap Road.
Director of Public Works Mark Smith described the ordinance levying assessments process for the
Dartmouth Extension Project.
City Attorney Cargill, Jr. proposed questions to the Mr. Mosley and Mr. Hamilton about this project.
Bob Mosley, City Engineer, testified to the improvements of the roadway south of Southwest Parkway,
which included street lighting, sidewalks, water line extension, and improvements to Krenek Tap Road.
The total cost per linear foot was $702.73. Total cost of this project was estimated at $531,263.90.
John Hamilton, Independent Real Estate Appraiser, testified as to the property values and the enhanced
values due to the proposed improvements.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
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The following citizens spoke in opposition to the property assessment.
Bradley Dean, 4837 Cypress Point, Frisco Texas
Fred Bayliss, address unknown
Parvic Vessali, 110 Pershing
Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing.
Councilmembers asked questions of staff about the process and communications held with the
property owners.
Following deliberation, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott moved to approve Ordinance No. 2533 ordering
improvements and levying assessments against various persons and their property for the payment of a
part of the cost of a portion of Dartmouth Drive from its current termination south of Southwest
Parkway to Krenek Tap Road. Motion seconded by Councilmember Maloney, which carried
unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Maloney, Silvia, Massey, Garner and Hazen
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No 10.2 -- Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an amendment
to the Wolf Pen Creek zoning district pertaining to dedication and development of the minimum
reservation area.
City Planner Jane Kee described a list of detailed improvements that might occur within the minimum
reservation areas.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public
hearing.
Councilmember Massey made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2534 amending the Wolf Pen Creek
Zoning district pertaining to dedication and development of the minimum reservation area. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Maloney, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Maloney, Silvia, Massey, Garner and Hazen
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 10.3 -- Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an ordinance
amendment for a rezoning of 111.46 acres, known as Sections 7-13 out of the Castlegate Master
Preliminary Plat and located west of the existing Castlegate Sections 2 and 3, from A-O,
Agricultural Open to PDD-H, Planned Development for Housing. (01-212)
Development Review Planner Jessica Jimmerson presented this item. Staff recommended approval of
the rezoning with the condition that an additional temporary vehicular accessway be provided to the
proposed sections of the development until the east-west collector (shown as Victoria Avenue) can
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provide access to the City's street system. She explained that the PD District is the only available district
that provides for the deviations and modifications of the regulations that allow for the developer to
continue the develop as it was originally envisioned and implemented in Section 1-4 of the Castlegate
Subdivision.
Ms. Jimmerson noted that the rezoning request has been evaluated based on compliance with the City's
goals and objectives as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Plan, Thoroughfare Plan and on
current conditions surrounding the property. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
Joe Schultz, 3208 Innsbrook Circle, representing the applicant, described the new sections.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public
hearing.
Councilmember Garner moved to approve Ordinance No. 2535 rezoning 111.46 acres, known as
Section 7-13 out of the Castlegate Master Preliminary Plat and located west of the existing Castlegate
Sections 2 and 3, from A-O, Agricultural Open to PDD-H, Planned Development District for Housing
with staff recommendations. Motion seconded by Councilmember S ilvia, which carried unanimously, 7-
0.
FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Maloney, Silvia, Massey, Garner and Hazen
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 10.4 -- Public hearing, discussion and possible on a rezoning located at
3101 Longmire Drive from C-1 General Commercial to C-2 Commercial Industrial. (1-500235)
Staff Planner Jennifer Reeves presented the rezoning application. She described the screening
requirements. The subject property is shown on the Land Use Plan as Industrial R&D. This area has
been developed as Light Industrial and Retail Regional; which complies with the Land Use Plan. Sign
Source would have access to and from Longmire Drive.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the rezoning.
Mr. Grant Barnby, 8801 Sandstone described the storage facility and the architecture design of the
building.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public
hearing.
Councilmember Garner moved to approve Ordinance No. 2536 rezoning at 3101 Longmire Drive from
C-1, General Commercial to C-2, Commercial Industrial. Councilmember Massey seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Maloney, Silvia, Massey, Garner and Hazen
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AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 10.5 -- Public hearing, discussion and possible action on a rezoning for
1000 Southwest Parkway East from A-P Administrative Professional to C-1 General Commercial.
Staff Planner Molly Hitchcock recommended denial of the proposed zoning due to the specifics of the
2818 report and its emphasis on step down zoning. The Planning and Zoning recommended approval of
the rezoning. Ms Hitchcock explained that the applicant requested rezoning in order to prepare the
property for future commercial development. The 3.24-acre tract is proposed to become part of a larger
shopping center project with the abutting 7.223-acre C-1 property on the corner of Southwest Parkway
and Earl Rudder Freeway, east of the subject tract. To the west of the subject property is an office
building in an A-P Administrative Profession District. The subject tract also abuts developed R-5
apartment/Medium Density and undeveloped land that is still in an R-1 Single Family Residential
holding district.
Ms. Hitchcock described potential uses for this property.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended denial of the
rezoning at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting due to the specifics of the 2818 report and its
emphasis on step down zoning.
The applicant Dan Jones described the history of this tract.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
Parviz Vessali, 110 Pershing, representing the property owner, spoke in favor of the rezoning.
Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott moved to approve Ordinance No. 2537 rezoning the 1000 Southwest Parkway
east from A-P Administrative Professional to C-1 General Commercial with a condition to add a buffer
adjacent to the existing residential area as part of the beginning process. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Massey, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Regular Agenda Item No. 10.6 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on the 2001
Gainsharing Distribution.
Director of Budget and Strategic Planning Manager Jeff Kersten described the gainsharing program. The
gainsharing amount was proposed at $285.00 per employee.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott moved approval of the gainsharing distribution of $285.00 to 625 full and part
time regular employees. Motion seconded by Councilmember Garner, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Maloney, Silvia, Massey, Garner and Hazen
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AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 10.7 -- Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution of the City
of College Station, Texas appointing the City's representative on the Brazos County Appraisal
District Board of Directors for a two-year term commencing on January 1,2002; and providing an
effective date.
Fiscal Services Director Charles Cryan explained the job responsibilities of the BCAD Board.
Councilmember Silvia moved to appoint Virginia Kettler to the Brazos County Appraisal District.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Garner, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Maloney, Silvia, Massey, Garner and Hazen
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 11 -- Executive Session
At 9:10 p.m. Mayor McIlhaney announced that the City Council would reconvene into executive session
pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.075 of the open meetings act, to seek the advice of the City
Attorney, with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, and to consider the appointment and
evaluation of a public officer.
Regular Agenda Item No. 12 -- Final action on executive session, if necessary.
Councilmember Silvia made a motion to clarify that the City Attorney shall receive a five percent raise
on his total compensation, which includes base salary and deferred compensation. The motion also
included a bonus of five percent of one month's salary. Motion seconded by Councilmember Garner,
which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Councilmember Maloney directed staff to distribute to the citizens a letter drafted by the City Council
and signed by each councilmember in reference to the litigation with the City of Bryan and TMPA.
Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Hazen, Silvia, Massey, Maloney, Garner
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 13 -- Adjourn
Hearing no objections, the workshop, executive session and regular meetings were adjourned at 9:57
p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 10th day of January, 2002.
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APPROVED:
Mayor Lynn Mcllhaney
ATTEST:
City Secretary Connie Hooks
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