HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/23/2004 - Regular Minutes City CouncilCITY OF COLLEGE STAT[ON
College .~lllon, Teadi~mMI ).'alsws,
Mayor
Ron Silvia
Mayor Pro Tempore
Dennis Maloney
City Manager
Thomas E B~ymer
City Council
James Massey
John Happ
Robert Ware~n8
Susan Lancaster
Nancy Berry
Minutes
College Station City Council
Workshop and Regular Meetings
Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Mayor Po Tern Maloney. Council members
Massey, Happ, Wareing, Lancaster, Berry
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr.
City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares
Mayor Silv]a called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 1 - Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council
Meeting.
11 8 - Presentation, discussion and possible action apnroving ~me~dment #I to the real estate contract
previously approved by Council and authorizing the Mayor to sign same, which will affect the
purchase of real properly needed for the relocation of Fire Station No 3 to Barton Road
City Manager Tom Brymer recommended removing this ~tem from the agenda due to
m~scommun]cation with the resident's regarding the relocation of Fire Station No 3.
11 4 - Presentation, discussion and possible action on renewal of contract for employee health and
dental insurance, employee prescript]on drug plan, and employee assis!o~ce program.
D~rector of Human Resources Julie O'Connell explained the contract process and noted that the
contract for employee health and dental insurance and employee prescription drug plan was finalized
on Friday, November 19, 2004
Workshon Aeenda Item No. 2 - Presentation, discussion and possible action re~,ardine the Cih,
Center Committee recommendations on a conceptual site plan and building concept for the CitV
Center.
Dr. P. David Romei introduced this item and the staffofBottino Grund Architects Mr Nestor Boa]no
of Bottmo Grund Architects described the process to develop a series of options and elements for the
conceptual site plan and building concepts for the City Center Mr. Bottino presented the following
three schemes'
* Lake Front Scheme
n Promenade Scheme
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In the proposal, a promenade is featured around the north side of the lake The round-about on
Dartmouth ~s pushed north, to establish a contained space in the center of the developmem. The
government buildings will exist around the promenade and the Performing Arts Center will be located
at the round-about. As commercial development comes into the area, it will develop east and west
along King Cole or the south s~de of Krenek Tap. Dr. Rome~ concluded his presentation
Council recessed for a break at 3'38 p.m. The City Council v~ewed a scale model of the conceptual
s~te plan, building concept and viewed samples of potential building materials during the break.
Council returned to the workshop meeting at 3:50 p.m.
Council expressed particular concerns regarding traffic patterns, viability and size of the lake. Also,
they raquired about any ad&tional cost that would be incurred to create the bridge I¥om Harvey
Mitchell Parkway to the City Center, the contour of the parking garages and the round about ~n the
Promenade area.
Council member Wareing moved to approve the City Center Master Concept Plan. Council Member
Lancaster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0.
FOR Silwa. Massey. Happ, Wareing. Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST. None
ABSENT: Maloney
Workshoo A~enda Item No. 4 - Presentation; dise~ss~ou~ and possible action renarding t~'
aetlvities of the Bike and Hike Task Force as it relates to their prioriti-~tion of future CIP trail
proieets.
Kristan Clann, Greenway Program Manager provided a brief overview of the greenway activities that
the staff is focused on The Bike and Hike Task Force has categorized trail projects into Mgh,
medmm, and low priorities. Ms. Clann presented the following projects list w~th priority rating:
Project Priority Ranking
Brison Park Connection H~gh
Bee Creek Trail West South High
Lick Creek Trail West High
Bee Creek Bridge High
Gulf States Utilities ROW Trail H~gh
Bee Creek Trail West North High
Wolf Pen Creek Upper Trail Phase [[1 Medium
Bee Creek Trail East Medium
Wolf Pen Creek Upper Trail Phase I1 Medium
Wolf Pen Creek Trail West Medmm
L~ek Creek Trail East Medium
Bike Loop Continuation Medium
Wolf Pen Creek Trail Lower Phase II Medium
Spring Creek Trail East Low
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Hensel Park Tratl Low
I&GN Trail Low
TCWC Trail Low
Alum Creek Trail Low
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Council member Berry moved to approve the proposed project list as recommended by the Bike and
Hike Task Force. Council member Massey seconded the motion.
After a series of specific questions, Council member Massey moved to approve the bike plan.
modifying the priority of the Bee Creek Bridge from high to medium priority. Council member Berry
seconded the mouon. Morion failed by a vote of 5-1
FOR: Massey
AGAINST: Silvia. Happ, Wareing, Lancaster. Berry
ABSENT: Malnney
Council member Happ moved to approve the proposed project list and expand the scope of the Bee
Creek Project to include improving Bicycle and Pedestrian access along Longmire Drive across FM
2818 Council member Ware~ng seconded the motion, which carried unanimously,
6-0
FOR: Sflvia, Happ, Wareing. Lancaster. Berry. Massey
AGAINST: None
ABSENT Maloney
Workshoo Aeenda Item No. 3 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action regarding,
eonneetivi~/survey results.
Ken Fogle Transportation Planner remarked that the Planning and Development Services has
investigated the benefits of connectivity as well as ways to improve connectivity within the City of
College Stauon. As part of the invesugation, staff determined that a survey should be conducted to
identify cinzen's preferences on different design elements of connectivity.
Mayor Silvia left the workshop meeting at 5:20 p.m.
Mr. Fogle explained the survey questions and results. Also, he presented specific teclunques that can
be used to address the &tTerent aspects of connectivity that are highlighted in the survey.
Council member Berry directed staff to engage the development community to determine if they would
be favorable to a higher connectivity index number based on new parameters.
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Workshop A~endn Item No. 5 - Discussion and possible action on future ---;z.=.da items - A
Council Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement
of specific factual information or the rooit~_tion of existing 0oliey may be ~,iven. Any delibeeatlon
shall be limited to a peoposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meetin?.
No items were requested
Workshon Anenda Item No. 6 -- Council Calendars
Agenda Planning Calendar
November 25-26
November 29
November 30
November 30 - Dec.
Deeember 1
December 3
December 6
December 7
December 8
December 9
December 15
December 20
December 2 I
December 2 I
December 24-27
January 3
Thanksgiving Holiday - Office closed
Keep Brazos Beautiful Banquet -Htlton - 6:00 p.m.
George Bush Award in Excellence - Rudder - 6:30 p m.
3National League of C~tles Conference - Indianapolis
Brazos Animal Shelter Meeting - Noon
Holiday ~n the Park - 6.00 pm.
Dr. Gary Halter Reception - 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Transportation Committee - 5 00 p.m
Christmas Open House 2:00 - 5:00 p.m Councd Chambers
C~ty Council Workshop and Regular Meeting - 2:00 pm.
Research Valley Partnership- 3:00 p.m.
Intergovernmental Meeting - Noon
Chamber of Commerce Meeting - 8:00 a.m.
City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting 3:00 p.m
Christmas Holiday - Office closed
New Year Hohday - Office closed
Workshop Aeenda Item No. 7 =- Diseussion~ review and possible action renarding the followin?
meetings: Brnzos County Health Departments Brazos Anlmnl Shelters Brazos Valley Council of
Governments~ Cemetery Committees City Centers Design Review Boards Facade Improvement
Pro,ram Advisory Committee~ Fraternal Partnerships Historic Preservation Committee.
Intergovernmental Committee and School Districts Joint Relief Funding Review Committee
Library Committee~ Metropolitan Plannin~ Or~,anizntions Parks and Recreation Board.
Planning and Zoning Commission. Sister City Associations TAMU Student Senate~ The R~_"-~rc'-
Valley Partnerships Transportation Committees Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committees Zoni~----
Board of Adjustments~ (see attached posted notices for subieet matters)
Council member Berry presented hlghhghts of the Brazos County Health Department Meeting.
Council member Massey conveyed comments from the Intergovernmental Commiuee Meeting.
Workshoo A~,enda Item No. 8 - Executive Session
At 5.46 p.m, Council member Massey announced in open session that the City Council would
convene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071,551.072, 551.074, and 551.087 of the
Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and euntemplated
litigation, to consider the purchase of real property, the evaluation of public officers and economic
development negotiations
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Cause No. 52,434-361, Bmzos County - College Station v. Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., et al
TCEQ Docket No 2002-1147-UCR, Apphcations of Brushy Water Supply and College Station
(,Wests~de/Highway 60)
TCEQ Docket No. 2003-0544MWD, Application of Nantucket, Ltd.
TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request
Cause No. 03-002098-CV-85, Brazos County - College Station v Wellborn Special Utihty D~strict
Cause No. 04-002379-CV-272, Brazos County - JK Development v College Station
Real Estate { Gov't Code Section 551.072 }; possible action
The C~ty Council may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation
m an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a
third person. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in pubhc. The
following subjectCs) may be discussed:
1. Acquisition of Land Fronting FM 2818 and South Highway 6
2. Olden property located at the intersection of Rock Prairie and Greens Prairie Roads.
3. Ritchey property located south of Rock Prairie Road, east of SH6 Bypass and adjacent to
College Station Spring Creek Corporate Campus.
4 F~re Station Land purchase
5. Aggie Field of Honor
6. Block 9, College Hills Estates, Second Installment, College Station, Brazos County, Texas
7. Fransisco Ruiz Survey, Abstract No 48. J. B. Root Survey, Abstract No. 203. John Smith
Survey, Abstract No. 209, Robert Henry Survey, Abstract No. 138, Moses Hughes Survey,
Abstract No. 135, Wright Cooley Survey, Abstract No. 253 Brazos County, Texas
Economic lncenuve Negotmtions { Oov't Code Section 551.087 }; possible action
The City Council may deliberate on commercml or financial information that the City Council has
received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near
the city with which the City Council m conducting economic development negotiations may deliberate
on an offer of financial or other incenuves for a business prospect. After execuuve session discussion,
any final action or vote taken will be in pubhc. The following subject(s) may be d~scussed:
1. The proposed city conference center and associated privately developed hotel.
a. Amendment to infrastructure agreement
Personnel { Gov't Code Section 551.074}, possible action
The City Council may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, ordisnnssal ofa public officer After executive session discussion, any final action or vote
taken will be in public. The following public officer{s) may be discussed:
I City Anomey evaluation
2. City Secretary evaluation
3 Council self evaluation
Final Action on Executive Session~ if necessary.
Council returned at 6'55 pm. No action xvas taken
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Mayor Silvla called the regular meeting to order at 7'00 p m. w~th all council members present except
Mayor Pro Tern Maloney. He led the audience m the pledge of allegiance
Hear Visitors
John Hamilton, 3100 Briarcrest, addressed the city council regarding Crescent Pointe development.
Jim Jett, 50004 Congressional, thanked the City Council for recognizing the soldiers in iraq dunng a
moment of silence at the beginning of each meeting.
Consent Agenda
I 1. I Approved by common consent Change Order #5 to the HDR Engineering, Inc., BVSWMA
Landfill Siting Contract, m the amount of $55,000.
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Approved by common consent an amendment of Professional Engineering Services Contract
01-127 to Malcolm Pirme, Inc. for engineering services associated with water system
improvements
11.3 Approved by common consent an amendment of Professional Services Contract 04-062
Malcolm Pirnie, Ine for water system security improvements.
11.4 Approved by common consent the renewal of contract for employee health and dental
insurance, employee prescription drug plan, and employee assistance program.
11.5 Approved by common consent a contract for employee life, accidental death and
dismemberment (AD&DI. voluntary life and AD&D, and dependent life insurance.
I 1 6 Approved by common consent a contract for employee long term disability (LTDI insurance.
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Approved by common consent the exemption from competitive bidding for professional legal
services as allowed m LGC 252.022 (al(4) for professional services related to utihty litigation
for BIckerstatT, Heath, Smlley, Polish, Kever and McDaniel, L.L P., for an additinnal
$53.795.03 for ad&tional bills incurred for fiscal year 2004.
11.8
Presentation, discussion and possible action approving amendment #1 to the real estate contract
previously approved by Council and authorizing the Mayor to sign same, which w~ll affect the
purchase of real property needed for the relocatmn of Fire Station No. 3 to Ban'on Road. This
item was removed from the agenda by staff':
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.4 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action on an amendment
to the Infrastructure Agreement between the City of College Station~ and Crescent Pointe Ltd
{formerl¥ College Main Apartments Ltd.) for the Phase I! Highway 30/60 corridor
infrastru~
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Cotmcd member Happ moved to table this item with the option to ask questions.
Happ withdrew his motion.
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Council member Ware~ng abstained from the discussion and/or vote.
City Manager Brymer recommended pulling Rems 12 4 and 12.5 from the regular agenda. He asked
the Council to consider a special meeting on Monday, November 29, 2004 to consider the two items.
Council member Berry moved to table regular agenda items 12.4 and 12.5 until the Special Meeting on
Monday. November 29, 2005 at 12:00 p.m Council member Happ seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously, 5-0-I
FOR: Sdvia, Massey, Happ, Lancaster. Berry
AGAINST: None
ABSENT' Maloney
ABSTAINED Waremg
Regular A~enda item No. 12.1 - Public hearlnm discussion and possible action on an ord|nnnc
rezoning for 104 University Drive East "Former Snnle Building" from C-2 commercial industrial
to C=! general commercial~ consisting of portions of lots 2 and 17 of the Visoski Subdivision on
0.046 acre tract~ generally located at University Drive and Texas Avenue.
Director of Planning and Development Services Joey Dunn remarked that the applicant is requesting
rezoning for possible redevelopment of the former Sonic restaurant site A small portiun on the
southwest side of the subject property is currently zoned C-2 Commercial Industrial The Sonic
business was developed on portmns of Lots 2.3.4. 15. 16 and 17. The rezoning would bring the entire
site into a C-I. General Commercial zone.
The Plaaning and Zoning Commission and staffrecommended approval ofthe proposed rezoning.
Mayor Silvla opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council member Berry moved to approve Ordinance 2770 rezonmg 104 University Dave East
· 'Former Sonic building" from C-2 Commercial Industrial to C-I General Commercial, consisting of
portions of lots 2 and 17 of the Visoski Subdivision on 0 046 acre Iract. Council member Massey
seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0
FOR: Silvia, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Lancaster. Berry
AGAINST None
ABSENT. Maloney
Re~,ular Ac,ends Item No. 12.2 -- Presentation~ discussion and possible action on an ordlnnue,
grontin~ the Petition for annexation of property in the 3800 Block of F&B Road~ between
2810 and Turkey Creek Road.
Director of Plann,ng and Development Services Joey Duan noted that the two properly owners.
Patricla Jones and Mary Futrell. have submitted a petition for annexatmn for 6.843 acres to the City of
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College Station as provided by Sectmn 43 028 of the Texas Local Government Code. The statute
requires that the governing body hear the petRion and the arguments for and against the annexation and
grant or refuse the petition as appropriate. If the petition is granted, the Council by ordinance may
annex the area. The parcels are located on F&B area
A rezoning request for C-l, General Commercial has already been submitted for both tracts. If the
annexation petition is granted, the rezoning will be considered by the Planning and Zoning
Commissmn and City Councd in December.
Mayor Sflvia opened th~s item for pubhc comments Jim Jett, 54 Congressional, spoke in favor of the
annexation Mayor closed the public hearing
Council member Massey moved to approve Ordinance 2771 granting the petition for annexation of
property in the 3800 block of F&B Road. Council member Berry seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously. 6-0.
FOR: FOR: Silvia, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST None
ABSENT Maloney
Mayor Pro Tern Maloney arrived at the regular meeting by 7 25 p m.
Regular A~,endn Item No. 12.3 - Presentation, disea*s!on and possible action to award
construction contract to Gulf States Protective Coatin~ in the amount of $230,000.00
Council member Wareing abstained from this item
Purchasing Services Manager Cheryl Tumey remarked that the Greens Prairie Elevated Storage 'l'ank's
Interior coating has exceeded its service life and gill be replaced. In addition, Greens Prairie Elevated
Storage Tank, the 5 mffiion gallon Ground Storage Tank and the 3 million gallon ground storage tank.
located at Dowhng Road Pump Station, will have their ladders and handrails upgraded to meet OSHA
standards. E~ght bids were received, seven of which compiled with bid requirements. Our consultant,
Dunham Engineering, and City staff' recommended award of contract to the lowest responsible b~dder
conforming to bidding requirements, Gulf States Protective Coatings. The non-conforming bid did not
acknowledge the following:
· Addendum I shortemng the construction time from 120 day to 90 days
· Comply wtth bid reqmrements ibr prior approval ofalternate coatings
· List the required experience painting elevated storage tanks of this size and type.
Staff recommended approval of the resolution to award this construction contract to Gulf States
Protective Coatings
Fred Surovik addressed the Council regarding the rehabffitanon ofthe water tanks.
Mr. Sherman Wilhams P.O. Box 256, Flent, Texas addressed the C~ty Council regarding the City of
College Stations' bid process.
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Jimmy Dunham, consulting engineer for the City of College Station, made comments regarding the
materials used in the rehabilitation of storage tanks.
Council member Berry moved to approve Resolution No. 11-23-2004-12.03 awarding the construction
contract to Gulf States Protecuve Coatings. Council member Lancaster seconded the motion, which
carned unanimously, 6-0.
FOR: Silvia, Maloney, Massey, Happ, Lancaster, Berry
AGAINST. None
ABSTAINED. Wareing
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.5 - Bid No. 04-72 Contract 04-187. Presentation~ discussion and
possible action on a resolution approving the contract with Dudley Co~s~rn~:..~ Ltd. Ft
$1~404~004.52 for improvements re!n_!_,_~ to the Hinhway 30/60 Infrastructure Phase II.
This item was postponed until Monday. November 29. 2004.
Ret~ular Auenda Item No. 13 -- The City Council may convene the executive session following
vee. iilar meeting, to discuss matters posted on the executive session &g=~:iida roi' November 23~
2004.
At 8'11 p m., Mayor Silvm announced in open session that the City Council would reconvene into
execunve session pursuant to Sectmns 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.087 of the Open Meeungs
Act. to seek the advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and contemplated hfigafion, to
consider the purchase of real property, the evaluation of public officers and economic development
negotmtions.
ReRular A~,enda Item No. 14 =- F~na! action on executive session~ if r.~c~ssa~.
Council returned to the regular meeting at 9:42 p.m. No action was taken.
Re~,ular A~enda Item No. 15--Adjourn
Heating no objections, the meeting adjourned at 9'43 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2004
PASSED AND APPROVED this 10t~t day of February, 2005
APPROVED.
C~ty Secretary C~o-nnie 14ooks
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