HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/08/2017 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
JUNE 8, 2017
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Barry Moore
Julie Schultz
James Benham
City Staff: Student Liaison
Kelly Templin, City Manager Tory Oxendahl, Municipal Affairs
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Workshop of the College Station City Council was called to order by
Mayor Mooney at 4:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2017 in the Council Chambers of the City of
College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, and
§551.074-Personnel, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:40
p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2017 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation;to wit:
• Kathryn A. Stever-Harper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City of
College Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977-PC in the County Court No. 1, Brazos
County, Texas; and
• Charlton F. Clayton v. City of College Station; Case: 4:16-cv-03485 in the US District
Court for the Southern District of Texas Houston Division.
• McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station;
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Cause No. 17-000914-CV-361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas
B. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
• City Secretary
• City Manager
The Executive Session recessed at 6:11 p.m.
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
No action was required from Executive Session.
4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
No items were pulled from Consent.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the proposed
Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 2050 Major
Thoroughfare Concept Map and the College Station Thoroughfare Plan.
Jason Schubert, Planning and Development, reported that the Bryan/College Station Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO) has held a series of meetings seeking public feedback regarding a
draft MPO 2050 Major Thoroughfare Concept Map, which is a planning concept, and does not set
roadway alignments. The Concept Map covers the entire MPO planning boundary of Brazos
County and includes major thoroughfare classifications of minor arterial, major arterial, super
arterial, and freeway. The Concept does not show minor collectors or major collectors which are
smaller thoroughfares commonly identified on municipal thoroughfare plans. The last public
meeting was held on May 15, 2017 to receive feedback on additional revisions that have been
made to the initial draft Concept Map.The Concept Map was considered by the MPO Policy Board
at their June 7, 2017 meeting. Once the 2050 MPO Major Thoroughfare Concept Map is adopted,
staff will work to incorporate the changes proposed by the Concept Map into the College Station
Thoroughfare Plan. Following the incorporation of the MPO Concept Map, it is anticipated that
the 10-year update of the Comprehensive Plan will also involve land use considerations in which
the City's thoroughfare plan will be further evaluated.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding capital project funding
Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager, noted that the capital budget addresses growth and new and
existing infrastructure need. The FY17 budget is$108,190,988. It covers general government and
utilities. Funding sources include long term debt, which is the primary source for funding capital
projects. Long term debt includes general obligation bonds/certificates of obligation,property tax,
and utility rates. Long term debt is traditionally issued once a year. A second category of funding
sources are the reserve funds from the general fund, utility funds, hotel tax, and equipment
replacement. Some other funding sources include impact fees, park land/sidewalk dedication
funds, grants, TIRZ/MMD, and proceeds from the sale of assets. Roadway assessments, cost
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sharing with other governments, leasing, donations, and public private partnerships are other
funding sources.
Impact fee project needs have been identified for the next ten years. These include roadways,
water, and wastewater. Key facility needs have also been identified: police station,renovation of
the existing police department, city hall, fire station#7, and Arts Council building renovation.
Funding options to address these needs include long term debt — tax rate. One cent will yield
approximately $10 million in debt capacity. Hotel tax funds have a limited use, an estimated$13
million over five years. Transportation impact fees are restricted by zone for an estimated $1
million per year. The parkland/sidewalk dedication funds also have a limited use. Staff will
continue to look at other funding options. Funding options for utility projects will include utility
rates, reserve funds ad impact fees (an estimated $2-3 million per year). Again, staff will look for
other options.
7. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board,Annexation Task Force,Arts Council of Brazos Valley,Arts Council Sub-Committee,
Audit Committee,Bicycle,Pedestrian,and Greenways Advisory Board,Bio-Corridor Board
of Adjustments, Blinn College Brazos Valley Advisory Committee, Brazos County Health
Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Bryan/College Station Chamber of
Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Compensation and
Benefits Committee, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review Board, Economic
Development Committee, FBT/Texas Aggies Go to War, Historic Preservation Committee,
Interfaith Dialogue Association,Intergovernmental Committee,Joint Relief Funding Review
Committee, Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization,
Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley
Partnership, Research Valley Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for
Council of Governments, Sister Cities Association,Transportation and Mobility Committee,
TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City Endowment, YMCA, Youth
Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments.
Councilmember Brick reported on the College Station history book.
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9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station
City Council at 7:16 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2017.
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