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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/1970 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS April 27, 1970 7:00 p. m. Members Present: Mayor D. A. Anderson; Councilmen Cecil B. Ryan, Joseph J. McGraw, James H. Dozier, Bill J. Cooley, Dan R. Davis, and C. H. Ransdell; City Manager Ran Boswell; City Secretary Lynda Swoveland; City Engineer Lloyd James; and City Planner George Eby Members Absent: None Visitors Present: Robert M. Adams, M. K. Thornton, Davis Harris, Jim Robinette, Mrs. L. C. Grumbles, Mrs. Wm. B. Davis, Joe M. Sutphen, Ray Dillon, L. R. Bounds, D. G. King, Dan Rosenstein, Margaret Van Bavel, Ann Harper, Sharon Van Doren, David L. Fort, Helen H. Goldstein, James C. Gilmore, Mrs. James C. Gilmore, Mrs. T. J. Kozik, Gene Allen Hruzek, Gerald Crenwelge, Pieter Ervot, James Gardner, David Williams, N.J. Rowan, Thomas N. Fair, Jr., R. B. Bossler, H. D. McCullough, Mr. & Mrs. Allen Swoboda, William O. Cowley, Mrs. C. L. Andrews, Harry Seaback, Richard L. Patrick, L. C. Thompson, Ronnie Shaw, Donna Ramsey, Cliff Liese, J. D. Garner, D. C. McLeaish, Leo Danze, Mrs. Wesley Donaldson, Alice Payne, John S. Mead, Owen Dewing, Robert C. Boaulan, Steve R. Johnson, Peggy Shafer, Lt. Col. Hugh H. Krenek, Mervin D. Peters, Don Dale, Sara J. Goode, Clara L. Sandstedt, Mary Ann Parker, Marge Haislet, Guy E. Pry, Mrs. E. B. Reynolds, Mrs. R. J. Dunn, D. E. Wolfe, Douglas W. Landiss and W. T. Riedel Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p. m. in the Council Room of the City Hall in College Station, Texas. On motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Cooley, the Minutes of March 23, April 8 and April 13, 1970 meetings were approved as written. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson briefly reviewed each Agenda item for the benefit of citizens. present who might desire to make a statement and depart. He opened the floor for r comments concerning Agenda items. There being no comment, he closed the floor for discussion. 010287 Minutes of April 27, 1970 Council Meeting Page 2 Mayor Anderson called for a public hearing on the question of rezoning Lots 7, 1, 8 and 6, Block 2, of the Kapchinskie Subdivision, from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 4, first business district. Mayor Anderson asked City Planner Eby to point out this area in question for rezoning on the map. City Planner Eby did this by showing it on an opaque projector. Councilman McGraw pointed out that, in his opinion, he felt the city should initiate zoning so that the whole area would be commercial. Mrs. Boriskie, who is the owner of the property in question, stated that she had talked with the persons who owned the property near the area which she was asking for commercial zoning, and they stated that they had no objections to her requesting commercial zoning. One citizen present commented that she felt commercial zoning would create more traffic on Highway 6. Another comment was a suggestion of using green belts in more areas of the city. Mayor Anderson then closed the hearing and brought the matter back to the Council table for consideration of Ordinance No. 677, an ordinance rezoning Lots 7, 1, 8, and 6, Block 2, of the Kapchinskie Subdivision, from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 4, first business district. Councilman McGraw moved that ordinance No. 677, an ordinance rezoning Lots 7, 1, 8 and 6, Block 2, of the Kapchinskie Subdivision, from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 4, first business district, be denied. Motion failed for lack of a second. Councilman Cooley moved that Ordinance No. 677, an ordinance rezoning Lots 7, 1, 8 and 6, Block 2, of the Kapchinskie Subdivision, from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 4, first business district, be adopted, subject to dedication of an easement for straightening of Wolf Pen Creek (as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission). Motion was seconded by Councilman Dozier. Motion carried. Councilman McGraw asked to be recorded as voting no. Mayor Anderson requested Council approval to move to Item No. 11 on the Agenda, which pertained to hearing a representative from the Oak Hills Subdivision, concerning objections to the sanitary land fill being located in that area. Mr. John Lawrence, Attorney at Law, was the spokesman for this group of people. Mr. Lawrence stated that the main concern of the people in this Oak Hills Subdivision was that they did not want the landfill located in their area because of pollution and the odor it might cause. He further explained that the people felt there were other areas which would be just as well suited and would not have so many homes located there. He stated that the people who lived in the Oak Hills Subdivision would be willing to do anything they could to help the city acquire another site for a sanitary land fill. Mr. Lawrence stated that the people in the area felt the site the city had proposed for a sanitary land fill in the Oak Hills Sub- division, would make an ideal location for a park. Council members stated that they did not plan to locate the fill in the area of Oak Hills Subdivision, in view of opposition formerly expressed. "o Minutes of Council Meeting of April 27, 1970 Page 3 Mayor Anderson said since the Council had already began discussion of the proposed land fill, the item on the Agenda concerning a report from the City Manager for the Sanitary Land fill would be taken up. City Manager Boswell reported that the city had two sites which they were looking at, on which soil tests needed to be done. After some discussion among councilmen, Mayor Anderson asked the City Manager to have these soil tests done. Mayor Anderson opened the floor for the public hearing concerning the question of rezoning a 10. 84 acre tract of land located at the southwest corner of Welsh Street and Southwest Parkway from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 4, first business district. City Planner George Eby showed the area in question on the opaque projector. Mr. Eby pointed out that this area was in close proximity to the one shown zoned as commercial on the Caudill -Rowlett -Scott Plan, which was several years ago. One citizen in the audience inquired as to whether the school was projected into this area on the Caudill -Rowlett -Scott Plan. Mr. Eby stated that it was not, it was mostly shown as undeveloped area. Mr. Fitch, the developer of this land, which was under discussion, stated that he had asked for commercial zoning in this area and also stated that it did coincide with the Brazos Area Plan. He related that the commercial zoning in this particular area would be of great benefit to citizens who lived in that general neighborhood. He further stated that commercial zoning would not create traffic problems. Mayor Anderson closed the public hearing on this zoning and brought it back to the Council table for consideration. Councilman Ransdell moved that Ordinance No. 678, an ordinance rezoning 10. 84 acres of land, located at the southwest corner of Welsh Street and Southwest Parkway, from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 4, first business district, be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of Ordinance No. 679, an ordinance calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a 2. 987 acre tract of land lying and being situated in the Morgan Rector League, located on the northwest side of Krenek Lane (formerly Stasney Lane), from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 3-A, Mobile Home Park District. City Planner Eby pointed this area out on the map and explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission had considered this 2. 987 acre tract as part of a total package, which contained approximately 12 acres. However, he further explained that there had to be two ordinances since there were separate owners of the two tracts. He pointed out, though, that Allen Swoboda had an owner option to purchase the land if zoning were granted. Mr. Swoboda, presently owns the property adjoining this and operates a mobile home trailer park. Minutes of Council Meeting on April 27, 1970 Page 4 After some discussion among council members, Councilman Dozier moved that Ordinance No. 679 be adopted, which calls for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a 2.987 acre tract of land lying and being situated in the Morgan Rector League, located on the northwest side of Krenek Lane ( formerly Stasney Lane), from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 3-A, Mobile Home Park District. Councilman Davis seconded the motion. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of Ordinance No. 680, an ordinance calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning Tracts 11, 12 and 13, which are 2. 988, 2. 988 and 2. 990 acre tracts of land, respectively, in the Morgan Rector League, located on the northwest side of Krenek Lane (formerly Stasney Lane) from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 3-A, Mobile Home Park District. City Planner Eby pointed this area out on the map. He stated that the Planning and Toning Commission had recommended this rezoning, conditioned upon dedication of a north -south bound street located approximately 1, 000 to 1, 200 feet east of and parallel to Highway 6. Councilman Davis moved that Ordinance No. 680, an ordinance calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning Tracts 11, 12 and 13, which are 2. 988, 2. 988 and 2. 990 acre tracts of land, respectively, in the Morgan Rector League, located on the northwest side of Krenek Lane ( formerly Stasney Lane), from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 3-A, Mobile Home Park District, subject to dedication of a north -south bound street located approximately 1, 000 to 1, 200 feet east of and parallel to Highway 6. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. The next item under consideration on the Agenda was that of the revised Master Preliminary Plat of the University Arms Subdivision. City Planner Eby pointed this area out on the map. There was some discussion among councilmen concerning this plat. Mr. Seaback, the developer of this Subdivision, stated that he felt he had complied with everything the city had asked him to do, and he hoped that they would approve this plat. Several citizens in the audience stated they hoped that the trees along Hwy. 30 would be left when the townhouses were built. Mr. Seaback stated that he would try and leave as many trees as possible. One citizen inquired about sidewalks. Mr. Seaback stated that although the present subdivision ordinance does not require sidewalks, he would put them in if the new subdivision ordinance called for them. Mr. Seaback stated that he had been trying to get the plat approved for over a year now and he hoped that the Council would act favorably on the plat. He further stated that he was planning to put in underground utilities, since he was using F. H. A. financing. Councilman Davis stated that he felt Mr. Seaback had complied with the city's recommendations concerning the subdivision plat. Therefore, Councilman Davis moved that the revised Master Preliminary Plat of 'University Arms Subdivision be approved, subject to the stipulations recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, which are: Minutes of Council Meeting on April 27, 1970 Page 5 (a) that the developer pave to his property line on Merry Oaks Street and on Berkley Street; and (b) That portion as shown as commercial and duplex on the plat be designated as Section 4 for future development. Motion was seconded by Councilman Cooley. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was to hear a representative from the Brazos County Counseling Service. Mr. Guy Pry, President of the Board of Directors of the Counseling Service, was the representative. Mr. Pry had earlier presented copies of the proposed budget for the 1971 budget. He explained that they were asking for a contribution of $10, 000 to the Brazos County Counseling Service for this coming year from the city. He introduced members of the Board of Directors who were present, as well as Mrs. Goldstein, a case worker at the Counseling Service. He briefly explained the services that the counseling service offered. There was some discussion between Mr. Pry and the council members, as well as some questions from the audience concerning the activities of the Counseling Service. The question also came up of whether or not the Counseling Service might send one case worker one day a week to College Station to provide counseling. It was suggested by Mr. <Pry that possibly a room might be available for this purpose at the City Hall. City Manager Boswell, however, explained that he had explored the matter and the only one available at the city hall would be the judge's and the city attorney's office, but that this was undesirable. Councilman Ransdell stated he felt the city should try and locate a place. Mayor Anderson said the old Council Room might possibly be available but that the city had three commitments to organizations within the city to use the council room. It would be a matter of reserving it when not in use by another group. Mayor Anderson told Mrs. Klein, Director of the Counseling Service, that, on behalf of the Council, he would like to thank her for the service her agency was providing to the community. He further explained that the Council would take the request for $10, 000 into consideration in their preparation of the budget for the city and that they would be notified. The next item on the Agenda was the selection of the various city Boards, Committees and Commissions, as well as the selection of the Mayor Pro tem. Mayor Anderson explained that he had initiated the various city committees when he was elected for his first term as mayor. He stated that he tried to select individuals to represent a cross-section of the city as well as include those who had contacted him saying they would be willing to serve on a city committee. Mayor Anderson passed out ballots for the secret election of a Mayor Pro tem. After the Mayor and each councilman voted, the ballots were passed to the City Secretary for tabulation. She announced that Councilman C. H. Ransdell was elected as Mayor Pro tem. Mayor Anderson stated that in keeping with the City Charter, he wished to recommend appointment of the following appointive officials: Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting - April 27, 1970 Don Dillon Tom Giesenschlag Phillip Goode Dr. T. O. Walton Mr. George Huebner Mrs. Lynda Swoveland City Attorney Assistant City Attorney City Judge City Health Officer Civil Defense Director City Secretary Page 6 On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by ::Councilman Ransdell, the above appointments were approved. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson stated that since Dr. Cecil B. Ryan was elected as City Councilman, a vacancy was created on the Board of Equalization. He recommended Mr. R. J. Hodges, Jr., to fill this vacancy, Councilman Davis moved the Council approve the Mayor's recommendation to the Board of Equalization. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan. Motion carried. The other Board of Equalization Members are W. A. Smith and Ed Holdredge, who were appointed earlier, by ordinance. The Mayor recommended to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals, the following name to replace Barney Stevenson: Mr. Alton S. Luther for a three (3) year term. Others currently serving are John Sandstedt (2) year term, Chairman; and Phillip Steen, Jr. (1) year term. Councilman Ryan moved the Council accept the Mayor's recommendation for the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson explained that a Business Development Committee had been recommended to replace the defunct Commercial Development Committee by a group of citizens in business who were present at a recent listening session of the Council. He stated that the purpose of this Business Development Committee would be to keep the city informed as to interest of businesses and help in getting desirable businesses in the city. It would be, primarily, a committee to provide input to the Council and help the business clime. The Mayor recommended, the following persons to be appointed to the Business Development Committee: Don Dale, Chairman A. C. Vinzant Mrs. Lee Verrips W. D. Fitch Dr. O. C. Cooper Mr. Howard Vestal Bob Evans Mrs. Ed Miller He further requested the Council to establish the Business Development Committee and then approve the appointments. 012:31 f2lo M Minutes of Council Meeting, April 27, 1970 Page 7 Councilman McGraw stated that he felt an embarrassing situation had arisen, in that he had talked to several business people about serving on this committee and he had not been consulted about any of the appointments, as a councilman. Councilman McGraw moved that consideration of the Business Development Committee appointments be tabled until further discussion could be had. Councilman Ransdell stated he felt there was a definite need for this committee and he did not see why it was necessary to wait. Councilman McGraw explained that he was going to recommend that this proposed committee have a budget on which to operate, which would be used for the purpose of entertaining persons who come to the city to see about locating businesses here. Councilman Davis stated that he felt we could establish the committee without getting into budgets. Councilman Cooley then said he would like to add some names to the list. Councilman Dozier stated that he was not exactly certain how all these committee, board and commission appointments were made in the past, but that he was opposed to the Mayor alone making recommendations for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Don Dale, a citizen in the audience, stated that it was the mayor's perrogative to make recommendations as he had done. Mayor Anderson stated that he had issued a news release to all news media, widely reported, saying that he would like to hear from any citizen who wished to serve on a city committee. Recommendations made, he said, were handled as in the past, subject to concurrence or modification as the City Council wished. on motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Dozier, and approved, the appointment of the Business Development Committee was delayed until the next Council Meeting. Mayor Anderson stated the matter of the Business Development Committee would be discussed at the next council meeting held. Mrs. Norma Miller, a citizen in the audience, stated that she did not know anything of this news release asking for people who would be willing to serve on a city committee and that she would like to volunteer her name for the Business Committee. Councilman Ransdell moved that the city create a committee called the Business Development Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson explained that in the past, he had a Mayor's Committee made up of leading Negro citizens in the community. He explained that recently, the committee had made a survey which was quite detailed concerning housing and other needs in the city that are of value in terms of needs for the Workable Program. He stated he desired to give it the recognition it deserves and name it as: Mayor's Special Committee. He recommended the following persons to serve on this committee: _Phillip Steen, Jr.., Chairman Reverend L. W. Flowers Joseph H. Williams Joe Payton Lorenzo Wilborn W. A. Tarrow Clinton Robinson A. G. Searcy Tommy Preston Councilman McGraw moved the Council accept the recommendations above for the Mayor's Special Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion carried. Olz� �,£ Minutes of Council Meeting, April 27, 1970 Page 8 Mayor Anderson stated that the Electrical Examining Board was created by Ordinance No. 629. Mayor Anderson recommended reappointment of the following persons to serve on the Electrical Examining Board: Mr. L. P. Dulaney, Chairman Mr. John Denison Dr. Robert Chenoweth Councilman Davis moved for acceptance of the above persons to the Electrical Examining Board. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson recommended the following persons to the Building Code Board of Adjustment and Appeals, which board is created by Ordinance No. 528. C. K. Leighton (1971) Codie Wells (1971) John L. Bearrie (1972 ) Currently serving on this Board, in addition to the above, are Don Dale and Paul Pate, whose terms expire in 1971. Mayor Anderson stated C. K. Leighton, C. D. Wells and John Bearrie, he would like to recommend for reappointment, whose terms will be projected. Councilman Ransdell moved acceptance of the recommendations to the Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson made the following recommendations for appointments to the Plumbing Appeals and Advisory Board: Raymond Schultz, to replace Richard Pulaski, as journeyman plumber. Lloyd L. James, to replace North Bardell as engineer. The following were recommended for reappointment to Plumbing Appeals & Advisory Board: Bill Kling Alex Allen T. W. Hughes Charlie Clark Councilman Dozier moved for acceptance of the recommendations for the Plumbing Appeals ;a nd Advisory Board. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ransdell. Motion carried. q Minutes of Council Meeting, April 27, 1970 Page 9 Mayor Anderson made the following recommendations to the Council for the Parks and Recreation Committee: John Haislet, Chairman James C. Stribling William B. Lancaster Mrs. James Teer Dr. C. C. Doak Mrs. A. A. Price Dr-.:. William Hoover David Alsmeyer Dr. Warren B. Anderson Mrs. F. L. Thomas Dr. John Beckham Dr. Roger Feldman Mr. Tommy Preston Councilman Dozier stated that perhaps there might be other citizens who would be interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Committee. He stated that the recommendations would possibly be made by him at the next council meeting. Councilman Dozier moved acceptance of the recommendations listed above to the Parks and Recreation Committee, with the understanding that additional names might be added to serve at the next meeting. Councilman Ryan seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson recommended the following names to the Council to serve on the Annual Report Committee: Herb Brevard, Chairman Ed Miller John Haislet Tommy Rowell Doyle Gougler R. R. Rhodes C. J. Leabo Councilman Ransdell moved that the above recommendations be accepted to serve on the Annual Report Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dozier. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson stated that, in the past, the Health Committee had made>numerous fine contributions to the city toward health control. He suggested the following persons be appointed to serve on the Health Committee: Dr. Dorthea Robinson, Chairman P. J. Alvin Zeller Joe Sorrels James E. Poore Dr. E. L. McMurray Dr. A. B. Cathcart Dr. Manning Price Dr. R. D. Radeleff Dr. T. O. Walton, Jr. Councilman Davis moved that the Council accept the recommendations of the above persons to serve on the Health Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan. Motion carried. Minutes of Council Meeting, April 27, 1970 Page 10 Mayor Anderson stated that he would like to recommend the Council consider the formation of a Safety Committee, which would be composed as follows: Colonel Howard F. Goldsmith, Jr. Chairman E. V. Walton David C. Ruesink Ira Scott James Wallace K. A. Manning William E. Beach Melvin Luedke Hugh M. Parrish Ernest Gregg Mayor Anderson stated he had canvassed citizens from all areas of the city to serve on this committee. He explained that the Safety Committee would make recommendations to the city concerning safety on the highways and at, intersections in the pity, and in all matters of public safety. Councilman McGraw suggested the name of a traffic engineer and planner, who is with TTI at Texas A&M, ( Virgil Stover). Councilman McGraw said , hat he would contact Mr. Stover to see if he would be willing to serve on this Safety Committee. Councilman Dozier moved the recommendations of the Mayor and the name of Virgil Stover be added to this list of the Safety Committee, if he would accept the assignment. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson recommended the following to serve on the City Cemetery Committee: Dr. <. Robert Merrifield, Chairman C. E. Sandstedt Mrs. Melvin Rucker George McArthur Mrs. B. J. Cooley Mrs. D. W. Williams Mrs. C. B. Campbell Mrs. James Amyx Mrs. T. W. Leland Mrs. Marion Pugh Dr. L. P. Gabbard M. K. Thornton Peggy Owens J. J. Malone, Jr. Mrs. Antone Rosprim Mrs. F. F. Bishop Councilman Davis moved the recommendations to the City Cemetery Committee be approved. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ransdell. Motion carried. Councilman Dozier suggested the possibility of having a landscape architect to serve on the City Cemetery Committee, if one could be located who would be willing to serve. Minutes of Council Meeting, April 27, 1970 Page 11 Mayor Anderson recommended the following persons to serve on the Beautification Committee: Mrs. Clara Sandstedt. Chairman Bluefford Hancock Lane B. Stephenson C. K. Leighton Mrs. H. S. Creswell James K. Raatz Mrs. Charlie M. Peterson Dr. Leslie Hawkins Dr. Hollis Bowen A. C. Vinzant John Pruitt Mrs. Raymond Reiser Dr. Morris Merkle Mrs. Sadie Hatfield Robert M. Logan Phillip D. Gougler Mrs. R. J. Baldauf Mrs. Ed Holdredge Mrs. C. J. Leabo Mrs. Richard Wadsworth Carl E. Patton Dr. Stewart Lyda Reagan Brown (Advisor) Councilman Ryan recommended the Council approve the persons the mayor recommended to serve on the City Beautification Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson gave a brief background on the Planning and Zoning Commission. He explained that in 1939, the City Council appointed a Zoning Committee to consist of five (5) members. Subsequently, through council action by an ordinance, the number was increased to seven later on. Then, on April 25, 1966, nine ( 9) members were appointed and on April 22, 1968, seven members were appointed, since nine seemed too unwieldly. He further explained that although we had created a Planning and Zoning Commission, we, actually by law, only had a Zoning Commission. On September 5, 1969, additional persons were appointed to Planning and Zoning due to resignations. The number at that time was jumped from seven to nine. He stated that he would like to recommend an ordinance which would create a Planning and Zoning Commission. He pointed out that this ordinance would cut the Planning and Zoning Commission from nine members to seven. Mayor Anderson asked for the Council's consideration of the proposed ordinance. Councilman McGraw moved that the proposed ordinance be tabled since it did not occur on the Agenda. He further stated he objected since it applied a test for membership on the Commission. He stated he could not under- stand why a renter or student could not serve on the Commission. Councilman Ransdell stated that this subject of people who were not property owners serving on the Commission had been brought up at a council listening session with local business people. Councilman Ryan pointed out that Planning and Zoning was a long range and not short range committee. Some discussion followed concerning the proposed ordinance among council members, as well as some citizens present. Minutes of the Council Meeting, April 27, 1970 Page 12 Councilman McGraw's motion to table the ordinance failed for lack of a second. The Mayor declared the motion dead. Councilman Dozier moved that proposed Ordinance No. 682, an ordinance creating a Planning and Zoning Commission, be sent to council members for review, with final action on the proposed ordinance, as well as appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, being made at the Special Meeting on Friday, May 1, 1970 of the Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson then recommended to the council, the creation of a Citizen's Advisory Committee, said committee to be made up of two members from major committees and one member from minor committees. The Chairman of each committee, board, or commission would be one representative, the others to be appointed by each group. He stated that the recommendation for such a committee was made by the Planning and Zoning Commission and would be valuable towards imput to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Council. Councilman Dozier suggested that the Citizen's Advisory Committee might possibly serve as the committee for the Workable Program. Councilman Dozier moved that the Council adopt the :Citizen's Advisory Committee, as proposed by the Mayor with the suggestion it serve also as the nucleous for the Workable Program Committee. Councilman McGraw seconded the motion. Motion carried. Groups represented on the Citizens Advisory Committee, by number, are as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission (2 ) City Cemetery Committee (2 ) Health Committee (2 ) Safety Committee (2 ) Parks & Recreation Committee (2 ) Plumbing Appeals and Advisory Board (1) Electrical Examining Board (1) Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals (1) Board of Equalization (1) Annual Report Committee (1) Building Code Board of Adjustments & Appeals (1) City Beautification Committee (2 ) Business Development Committee (2 ) Mayor's Special Committee (2 ) Minutes of Council Meeting, April 27, 1970 Page 13 Mayor Anderson recommended the following to serve on the Airport Zoning Board: Hal Murray Lloyd L. James, replacing North Bardell Councilman Ryan moved the Council accept the recommendations of the Mayor for the Airport Zoning Board. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ransdell. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson recommended the reappointment of M. L. Cashion to serve on the Easterwood Joint Board of Adjustments. Councilman Cooley moved the Council accept the recommendation of the Mayor for the Easterwood Joint Board of Adjustments. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson made the following appointments as Council Liaison members to the various city committees: C. H. Ransdell, Parks & Recreation Committee Dan Davis, Health Committee Melvin Luedke, Safety Committee (on behalf of Council) Bill Cooley, Planning & Zoning Commission Joseph J. McGraw, City Cemetery Committee C. B. Ryan, Beautification Committee D. A. Anderson, Mayor's Special Committee Ran Boswell, Annual Report Committee (on behalf of Council) James H. Dozier, Business Development Committee The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of Ordinance No. 681, which was an ordinance ordering the improvement of certain portions of Spruce Street from Boyett Street to College Main, N. , Suffolk Street from Pershing Avenue to Park Place, and pro- viding the necessary matters incidental thereto, including directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications therefor, and declaring an emergency. Several citizens present commented that Spruce Street was in poor condition. Councilman Ransdell moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 681.. Considerable discussion was held among council members concerning some of the streets in the city which were badly in need of repair. Councilman Cooley stated that Patricia Street which was in front of the new shopping center, behind North Gate, was badly in need of repair. Councilman Cooley suggested this be included in Councilman Ransdell's motion. Councilman Ransdell was agreeable to this. His motion, with amendment suggested by Cooley would be: " to adopt Ordinance No. 681, an ordinance ordering the improvement of certain portions of Spruce Street from Boyett Street to College Main, N. , Suffolk Street from Pershing Avenue to Park Place, and Patricia Street from First Street to Main Street, and providing the necessary matters incidental thereto, including directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications therefor, and declaring an emergency. " Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan. Motion carried. Mrs. Miller, a citizen present, passed out pictures to councilmen to show the condition of Guernsey Street, where she resides. She stated that this street was supposed to have been rescarified but that it had not been, as yet. Minutes of the Council Meeting, April 27, 1970 Page 14 Councilman Cooley moved that the city alter the street policy to allow the streets } to be paved with 51% of the property owners signing a petition. Councilman McGraw seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson stated that since there were some people who needed to return to Dallas present at the meeting, he would go to Item No. 15 on the Agenda, concerning dedication of a street in the Southgate Apartment area. There was considerable discussion among council members, the city engineer and attorney and the architect for the Southgate Project. City Engineer James explained that F. H. A. was requiring, prior to completion of the loan committment, that a 50 x 200 foot strip of land that ties into Highway 2154 be dedicated to the city as a public street and that Luther Street be paved. Upon motion by Councilman McGraw, seconded by Councilman Dozier, the following was recommended concerning this dedication: (a) Authorize the mayor to sign letter of intent from the city in order to meet F. H. A. requirements (b) The street would be paved under the same contract that will be let to pave those streets included in Ordinance No. 681, and (c) The Catholic Diocese will pay for the construction of Luther Street and the city will assess property owners in their normal manner and will reimburse the Catholic Diocese as those assessments are collected. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson requested that the Council consider the rescinding of action taken at an earlier meeting with respect to a Sanitary Landfill area in Oak Hills Subdivision. Councilman Dozier moved that the city rescind action taken at the March 21 regular meeting to draw up a contract for the sanitary landfill purchase near the Oak Hills Sub- division. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan. Motion carried. The next item under consideration was the dedication of a street through the Bank of A&M Property. City Manager Boswell explained that this dedication was necessary in order for the Highway Department to cut a median on University Drive extension, so that people could turn to go into the Bank of A&M. Councilman Cooley moved the city accept this dedication. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dozier. Motion carried. City Manager Boswell explained that a petition had been signed by some property owners off Highway 6, South, who were requesting a street name change from Krenek Tap Road (formerly Stasney Lane) to Josephine Lane. There was some discussion con- cerning this proposed street name change. Councilman McGraw moved that the name of Krenek Tap Road be retained. Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion carried. City Manager Boswell further explained that a petition had been submitted by property owners in the area of Highway 6 South and State Highway 30 requesting the speed limits be lowered in that area. Mr. Boswell said that upon receipt of this petition, he had written the Texas Highway Department and sent them a copy of this petition, which requested the speed limit be lowered. The Highway Department answered and suggested that the speed limits remain the same at this time. Minutes of Council Meeting, April 27, 1970 Page 15 Councilman Dozier moved that the City Manager write the Highway Department and make another request to reconsider their decision relative to lowering the speed limit. Councilman McGraw seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson then requested permission to attend the U. S. Mayor's Conference in Denver, Colorado June 14 - 17, 1970. Councilman Dozier moved that the Mayor be authorized to attend this conference. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. City Manager Boswell requested permission for himself and one member of the Council to be authorized to attend the Municipal Finance Officer's Association in Miami, Florida on May 25 - 28. Councilman Dozier moved that the City Manager and he be authorized to attend the Municipal Finance Officer's Conference. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. There was a discussion concerning the mail delivery to Bernadine Estates residents. It was pointed out by a citizen present that the people in that area were receiving their mail from Bryan again instead of from College Station. Mayor Anderson stated that he would follow up on this matter, taking appropriate action. Councilman Dozier moved the meeting adjourn, subject to call. Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. Meeting adjourned. ATTEST: c 42-t-& City Secretary las APPROVED: Mayor 113 0-A, q q AGENDA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS April 27, 1970 7:00 p. m. 1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting on March 23, 1970, Special Meeting on April 8, 1970 and Special Meeting on April 13, 1970. 2. Hear visitors on Agenda items. 3. Hold public hearing on the question of rezoning Lots 7, 1, 8 and 6, Block 2, of the Kapchinskie Subdivision, from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 4, first business district. 4. Consider Ordinance No. 677, an ordinance rezoning Lots 7, 1, 8 and 6, Block 2 of the Kapchinskie Subdivision, from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 4, first business district. 5. Hold public hearing on the question of rezoning 10.84 acres of land located at the southwest corner of Welsh Street and Southwest Parkway from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 4, first business district. 6. Consider Ordinance No. 678, an ordinance rezoning 10.84 acres of land, located at the southwest corner of Welsh Street and Southwest Parkway from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 4, first business district. 7. Consider Ordinance No. 679, an ordinance calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a 2.987 acre tract of land lying and being situated in the Morgan Rector League, located on the northwest side of Krenek Lane (formerly Stasney Lane), from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 3-A; Mobile Home Park District. 8. Consider Ordinance No. 680, an ordinance calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning Tracts 11, 12 and 13, which are 2.988, 2.988 and 2.990 acre tracts of land, respectively., in the Morgan Rector League, located on the northwest side of Krenek Lane (formerly Stasney Lane) from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 3-A, Mobile Home Park District. 9. Consider the revised Master Preliminary Plat of University Arms Subdivision. I.O. Hear representatives of the Brazos County Counseling Service. 11. Hear representative from Oak Hills Subdivision concerning Sanitary Land Fill. 12. Consider selection of Mayor Pro tem and tbe_ appointment of various committees, boards and commissions. Agenda City Council Meeting - April 27, 1970 Page 2 13. Consider Ordinance No. 681, an ordinance ordering the improvement of certain portions of Spruce Street from Boyett to College Main N. and Suffolk Street from Pershing Avenue to Park Place, providing the necessary matters incidental thereto, Including directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications therefor, and declaring an emergency. 14. Petitions: (a) Street name change. (b) Speed limit on Highway 6 South. 15. Consider accepting dedications of certain streets. 16. Mayor to request permission to attend U. S. Mayor's Conference in Denver on May 14 - 17, 1970. 17. Request permission for the City Manager and one member of the City Council to attend the annual conference of Municipal Finance Officer's Association in Miami, Florida May 25 - 28, 1970. 18. Sanitary Land Fill. 19. And other business. 20. Hear visitors. 21. Adjourn. RB:las 4-23-70 -3113(1311 I hereby certify that the attached Notice was IVO posted on H -------------- at------------ X Lyn'da Swoveland City Secretary Subscribed and sworn to before me this 0�0 (A \ day of 19 Notary Public, Brai�s County, e exas