HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/22/2001 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMayor
Lynn Mcllhaney
Mayor Pro Tempore
Larry Mariott
City Manager
Thomas E. Brymer
City Council
James Massey
Ron Silvia
Winnie Garner
Dennis Maloney
Anne Hazen
College Station, Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future
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College Station City Council
Workshop and Regular Meetings
Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott,
Councilmembers Maloney, Massey, Silvia, Hazen, Garner
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney
Cargill, Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Director of Development Services Callaway, Director of
Fiscal Services Cryan, Director of Technology & Information Services Piwonka, Budget and
Strategic Planning Manager Kersten, Director of Public Utilities Woody, Director of Economic
Development Foutz, Director of Parks and Recreation Beachy, and Senior Planner Kuenzel
Mayor McIIhaney called the workshop meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 1 - Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council
Meeting.
No items were removed for discussion.
Agenda Item No. 2 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action on economic development
oolicies oertaining to City contracts~ B/CS Economic Development Corporation Economic
Development Guidelines~ and other economic development policy issues. This is Vision
Statement #7~ Strategy #1d, "Review incentive oackage ~,uidelines as they relate to buainess
parks."
Director of Economic Development Kim Foutz presented this item to address Vision Statement
#7,Strategy #1 d. The purpose was to review incentive package guidelines as they relate to the
business parks. She discussed city contract provisions, B/CS EDC economic development
guidelines, incentive threshold and economic impact analysis and other issues. Ms. Foutz
requested council direction on internal contract issues. Council directed staff to defer the tax
abatement issues back to the EDC for their review. Also recommended was the promotion of
our business park in national realtor publications. No official action was taken.
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Agenda Item No. 3 - Presentation~ discussion~ and possible action regarding a report on
intergenerational parks.
Director of Parks and Recreation Steve Beachy and Dr. Scott Schafer from TAMU presented this
item. Mr. Beachy stated that the Parks and Recreation staff collected input from various age
park user groups in September 2000. The staff reviewed the survey results in October and a
preliminary analysis was completed in November.
Based upon these results, the staff developed proposed standards for park improvements to meet
the identified intergenerational needs. These proposed standards; along with the user groups
survey data was given to the Parks Planning Class at Texas A&M University under the direction
of Dr. Scott Sharer. Dr. Schaffer stated that his class review parks sites and made
recommendations that would enhance their intergenerational value.
The students focused on the following College Station parks.
Anderson Park
Bee Creek Park
Edelweiss Park
Gabbard Park
Longmire Park
Parkway Park
Sandstone Park
Wolf Pen Creek Park
The students presented concerns and made intergenerational recommendations regarding the
parks listed above. Some of the Intergenerational recommendations were wider trails, sandy
play areas and skating areas, beautification through landscaping, buffers, shade trees, and
recreation areas for pets. An additional item mentioned was the building of more restrooms.
Council directed staff to move forward with this project during the budget process by including
the conceptual parks standards presented today.
Aoenda Item No. 4 - Presentation~ discussion~ and possible action concerninR proposed
park maintenance standards for College Station.
This item was discussed during the regular session.
A~enda Item No. 5 - Council Calendars
Joint Legislative Committee Meeting, 3/21, 12:00-1:30 p.m., Bryan City Hall, Room 305
Brunch with the Mayor, 4/6, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Lincoln Center
Council Workshop and Regular Meetings, 4/12, 4/26
Strategic Planning Retreat, 5/14- 5/15 - Del Lago
Legislative Update, 6/25, Dallas
AMCC Institute, 7/19-22, Wichita Falls
A~enda Item No. 6 = Hear Visitors
Council did not receive any public comments.
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A~enda Item No. 7 - Executive Session
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At 6:00 p.m., Mayor Mcllhaney announced that the City Council would convene into executive
session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.086 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice
of the city attorney and to consider Economic Development negotiations.
1. Cause
2. Cause
3. Cause
4. Cause
5. Cause
6. Cause
7. Cause
8. Cause
No. 43,098-85, Brazos County - Bryan v. College Station
No. 96-03168, Travis County- Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
No. 97-02587, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
No. 98-13391, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
No. 96-06940, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
No. 97-07000, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
No. 98-11817, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
No. GN002343, Travis County - San Antonio v. PUC (intervention)
9. Cause No. GN002513, Travis County - San Antonio v. PUC (intervention)
10. Cause No. 49,367-CCL2, Brazos County - Wilkerson v. College Station
l 1. Action No. 01-98-011056-CV, Court of Appeals Gold v. College Station
12. Docket Nos. TX96-2-000 and TX96-2-001, FERC- College Station, applicant
13. Cause No. 50~813-85, Brazos County - College Station v. Phillips Swager Associates, Inc.;
et al.
14. Cause No. 51,822-CC1, Brazos County - Feider v. College Station
15.Cause No. 52,434-361, Brazos County- College Station v. Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., et al.
Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.086};
1. Viatel
2. Hotel/Conference Center
3. New Business Park
A~,enda Item No. 8 - Final action on Executive Session~ if necessary.
Recessed from executive session at 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Mayor McIlhaney opened the regular meeting at 7:08 p.m. All council members were present.
She led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Dr. Bruce Wood from Aldersgate Methodist
Church provided the invocation. Mayor McIlhaney read the proclamation for Red Cross Month.
Kathy Quintana accepted the proclamation. Mayor McIlhaney read the proclamation for Big
Event. Marcie Sandford accepted the proclamation. Mayor McIlhaney read the Point of Light
Award. Kimberly Hall received the Points of Light Award for 100 Days of Learning and Jeannie
Heller Goss received the Points of Light Award for Project Unity.
Consent Agenda
10.1 Bid No. 99-42 - Approved by common consent the renewal of annual contract for Sensus
Water Meters to U.S. Filter for an annual estimated expenditure of $107,893.25. Funds available
in Inventory Asset Account and charged to the appropriate project as used.
10.2 Bid No. 01-15 - Approved by common consent a resolution approving a construction
contract for Phase II and III Landscape Development for the Business Center at College Station;
and 2) a resolution declaring intention to reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds from
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debt. Awarded to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, Marek Brothers
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $247,872. Funds available and budgeted for in the Business
Park Fund.
10.3 Approved by common consent a resolution supporting the passage of HB3162 and its
companion SB 1474 relating to payment of fees or costs by credit card or electronic means.
10.4 Approved by common consent a professional services contract for the Longmire South
Extension Project, Phase I and II (Project # ST-0100) to Walton & Associates Consulting
Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $134,928.00. Funds available in the General
Obligation Bond Fund.
10.5 Approved by common consent a resolution authorizing a grant application to the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the funding of pond renovations in Brothers Pond
Park.
10.6 Approved by common consent funding for Electric Transmission wheeling and loss
payments for Year 2001. Total amount requested: $1,300,000. Funds available and budgeted in
the Public Utilities Electric Division Operating Budget.
10.7 Approved by common consent a consulting services contract with Mitchell & Morgan,
L.L.P. to develop a master plan for the new class "A" business park in an amount not to exceed
$116,164.00. This is Vision Statement #7, Strategy #lb "Development New Business Park."
Funds available and budgeted in the Business Park Fund.
ReRular ARenda
Al~enda Item No. 11.1 - Presentation~ discussion~ and possible action reRardinR Veterans
Park and Athletic Complex development plans.
Director of Parks and Recreation Steve Beachy presented an overview of the Veterans Park and
Athletic Complex and presented a video on the Veterans Park Memorial.
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Ric Ploeger presented a brief overview of the budgetary
and development options I and II. He stated Veterans Park is a 150-acre tract acquired in August
1998. The park was officially named in October 1998 and the master plan approved on May 25,
2000.
The site was acquired in 1998 in the amount of $1,500,000 from 1995 bond funds. The amount
of $2,120,000 (from 1998 bond funds) was budgeted for the master plan and initial development
of the Park. Of this amount, $ I, 168,000 is budgeted for O'Malley engineers for design services.
The archaeological study cost approximately $24,144 and approximately $1,850,000 was
available for construction of Phase 1.
Development Option I
Two softball fields without lights
Four soccer fields without lights
Parking
Soccer restroom building
Landscaping ($40,000)
Small maintenance building
Cost estimate approximately $1,940,000
Development Option II
Six soccer fields, two with lights
Delete maintenance building and add storeroom to the soccer restroom building
Parking
Landscaping ($40,000)
Cost estimate approximately $1,550,000
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Staff and Parks Advisory Board recommended Development Option II. This project would
provide a complete "finished" product with ample funds for landscaping and other
improvements.
The following citizens spoke in favor of soccer and softball fields:
Jim Jett, 1206 King Arthur Circle
Greg Hutchinson, 1102 Paintbrush Circle
Pete Creco, 3821 Ravenwood
Councilman Maloney made a motion to approve Development Option II as the Development
Option I, any additional money would be used for benches and an increase in landscaping at the
soccer fields. Motion seconded by Councilman Garner.
Council and City Manager held discussions on possible funding sources.
Councilman Massey suggested Option I with lights. Mayor Pro Tem Mariott agreed.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a substitute motion to approve Development Option I with lights.
Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia. Development Option I included six soccer fields and
two softball fields.
After a brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott and Councilman Maloney withdrew their
motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to direct staffto bid for design of two-lighted softball
fields, two-lighted soccer fields with four to six soccer fields as options. This would include
parking, landscaping etc. Also, identify funding sources for this project. Motion seconded by
Councilman Silvia, which carried by a vote of 7-0.
FOR: Mariott, Silvia, McIlhaney, Garner, Hazen, Massey and Maloney
AGAINST: None
Council recessed at 8:34 p.m.
Council reconvened in open session at 8:42 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 11.2 - Public hearing~ discussion~ and possible action on a resolution
adootine the 30/60 Study Area.
Senior Planner Sabine Kuenzel presented this item. Ms. Kuenzel explained that there are six
issues from the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding amendments to the thoroughfare
plan.
North/South Road Connections, Add Collector System
An additional minor collector system through Sub-Areas 4B, 5 and 6 tot he recommended
Thoroughfare Plan change. The Plan would require future private development to incorporate
eventual connections between FM 30 and 60 and eventually back to FM 158.
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Land Use - Sub-Areas 5
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The Highway 158 frontage could be a commercial corridor as long as strip commercial impacts
are mitigated.
Land Use-Sub-Areas 6
Staff recommendation is medium single family with buffers.
Land Use-Sub-Areas 7C
Recommendations for this area were high-density single family. Also, office uses be permitted if
requested.
Mixed Use and the PDD
Staff changed the Sub-Ares recommendations for the mixed-use areas between FM 30 and 60 to
clarify, which standard zoning classifications could be, acceptable alternatives to a PDD
submittal. The area on the south side of FM 30 east of Linda Lane, PDD's are still
recommended as the only zoning for these particular areas due to the challenges the sites present
to both the development community and to the surrounding areas.
Linda Lane Extension
Future extension would impact the residents of Linda Lane and Harvey Hillsides subdivision.
Due to city policies regarding connectivity, staff recommends that Linda Lane remain as a major
collector on the Thoroughfare Plan.
Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing.
The following citizens addressed the council.
John Vilas, 15 Ranchero, addressed concerns regarding lighting of the athletic fields in Veterans
Park, traffic safety and the unique corridor being applied to Highway 30 in the study. Limit
commercial development to weekday business professional offices. Also, he suggested the city
adhere to the College Station Zoning Ordinance when considering future development.
Connie Ferguson, 14 Vista Lane, addressed concerns regarding traffic and lighting issues.
Mayor McIlhaney closed the public heating.
Mayor McIlhaney and Councilman Maloney suggested delaying this project until council
received information regarding the subdivision ordinances.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott agreed with delaying the plan, but in the meantime, we should not
prevent development.
Mayor McIlhaney directed staffto place this item on the April 12, 2001 workshop agenda and
consideration at the regular meeting. This would give stafftime to review the overlay districts
and other issues brought forth.
Auenda Item No. 11.3 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action on a report on
preliminary stratel~ic olanninu and budget priorities for fiscal year 2002.
Budget and Strategic Planning Manager Jeff Kersten presented a summary of key budget issues
for the next year. These issues addressed both the strategic plan and needs identified by
departments to address growth and changing needs in the City. The information was organized
by Vision Statement to show how these items fit in with the Council identified vision. As the
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Strategic Planning process and budget process move forward, these and other items will be
prioritized based on how they move the strategic plan forward. Mr. Kersten reviewed the
Preliminary budget Issues for FY 2002.
No formal action was taken.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 - Presentation~ discussion and possible concerning proposed
park maintenance standards for College Station.
Director of Parks and Recreation Steve Beachy presented a brief overview of the plan. The
Department has developed proposed park maintenance standards that will move the staff to an
"outcome" based approach. Thc proposed standards and maintenance specifications are intended
to produce a higher quality final product in which thc department currently strives for. In effect,
this will increase level of service.
After a brief discussion, council directed staff to bring forth priority issues during the budget
process on how to implement these standards in stages.
Councilman Massey made a motion to approve the proposed park maintenance standards for
College Station as presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia which carried by a vote of
7-0.
FOR: Massey, Silvia, Mcllhaney, Mariott, Hazen, Maloney and Garner
AGAINST: None
Agenda Item No.12 - Executive Session
At 10:27 p.m., Mayor McIlhaney announced that the City Council would reconvene into
executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.086 of the open meeting act, to seek the
advice of the city attorney, and to consider economic development negotiations. Refer to
executive session list previously mentioned.
Agenda Item No. 13 - Final action on executive session~ if necessary.
The council concluded the executive session at 11:22 p.m. March 22, 2001. They returned to
open session. The following action was taken.
Councilman Silvia made a motion to authorize the mayor to sign the document to allow the sale
of Viatel property to TAMU System upon payment of $435,000 plus taxes with a release option
to purchase as to TAMU System with documents subject to approval by legal. Motion seconded
by Councilman Maioney, which carried by a vote of 6-0-1, Councilman Massey abstained.
FOR: Silvia, Maloney, Mcllhaney, Mariott, Garner and Hazen
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: Massey
Aeenda Item No. 14 - Adiourn
Hearing no objections, the workshop, regular and executive sessions were adjourned at 11:25
p.m. on March 22, 2001.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of April, 2001.
APPROVED:
M~ay6~/L-ynn Mt~llhaney
ATTEST:
City Secretary Connie Hooks
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