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Mayor
Ron Sflwa
Mayor Pro Tempore
Denms Maloney
City Manager
Thomas E Brymer
City Council
James Massey
John Happ
Robert Ware~ng
Susan Lancaster
Nancy Bem/
Minutes
College Station CRy Council
Workshop and Regular Meetings
Thursday, July 22, 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 Pro Tem Maloney. Council members
Massey. Happ Wareing. Lancaster
COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENT: Councd member Ben'y
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, C~ty Attorney
Cargill Jr., City Secretary [-looks, Director of Parks and Recreation Beachy, Fire Chief Giordano,
D~rector of Budget and Strategic Planning Kersten, Director of Economic and Community
Development Foutz, Director of Office of Technology and Information Burnside, Assistant to the
City Manager Curtis, Assistant City Secretary Casares
Mayor Silwa called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m
Workshop Agenda item No. I -- Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular
council Meeting.
No items were removed for discussion.
Workshoo A~enda Item No. 2 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action regarding an
economic impact report of the Research Valley Partnership.
Jerry Walker, of Impact Data Source, outlined the methodology, process and results of the
analysis. The report provided a cost benefit analysis and return on investments of the actlvflies
of the RVP from 1996 to 2003. The analysis took into account the following
Direct benefits including payrolls and taxable investment of assisted firms
Indirect benefits including retail sales, property taxes, etc.
Indirect and direct costs ofproviding services as a result of the location and expansion of
existing firms
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The results ofthe analysis included:
· 43 firms assisted
· 4507 direct jobs were created and supported by these firms
· $224 million in taxable assets were created by these firms
· 24% returns on mveslrnent for the City of College Station
No formal action was taken.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 3 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action on adoption of
a resolution approving the City of College Station Guidelines and Criteria for Tax
Abatement and other Economic Development Incentives.
Economic and Community Development Director Klm Foutz remarked that at a joint retreat in
August 2003, a discussion was held regarding the positive impact of having joint community
incentive gmdelines. In response to the discussion, staffcoordinated with the City of Bryan and
the Bryan Business Council tbr joint guidelines for both communities. The goal of the joint
incentive guidelines was to provide businesses with a process that eliminates competmon
between the two cities and serves as a foundation for cooperative, targeted economic assistance.
Section I of the proposed document included the Research Valley Partnership Incentives
Guidelines previously adopted by Council. At that time, no changes were proposed for this
section However, State law requires that the guidelines be re-adopted at least every two years.
The incentives in Section II are limited to only specific types of development targeted by the
City. The proposed categories ofdevelopmem that may qualify for assistance ~nclude:
· Reta,I that meets sales tax generation, capital ~nvestment, or payroll thresholds: or
· Retail that fills leakage gaps; or
· Retail that is entertainment related, or
· Retail that fulfills specific development goals established by the City; or
· Tourism development; or
· Commercial/Speciahzed development or special district development; or
· Historical/Arts development
· Redevelopment
The guidelines are tailored to provide an avenue that College Station could utilize to facilitate
certain types of development which may not occur otherwise. These guidelines may also be used
as a mechanism to accomplish the City's adopted fiscal policy of enhancing the sales tax base
whmh assists with maintaining a low ad valorem tax rate.
No action was taken
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Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action retardin?
recommendations for names for two new parks and for two existing park faeiliti,~=
Director of Parks and Recreation Steve Beachy presented a brief overview of the guidelines for
naming of public facilities and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board actions. Mr Beachy
recommended the following names for two new parks and for two existing park facilities:
· "Road Runner Track". Jogging track in Jack and Dorothy Miller Park
· "Southern Oaks Park": Zone 10 Neighborhood Park on Southern Plantatmn Drive in
Shenandoah Subdivision
· "Jodi Moore Filed": One Little League baseball filed at Southwood Athletic Park
· "John Cmmpton Park" Zone 7 Neighborhood Park on Holleman at Jones Bulter Road
formerly referred to as "Woodway Park"
Council member Wareing moved to approve the proposed names for the two new parks and two
existing park facilities. Council member Lancaster seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously, 6-0
FOR: Sflvla, Malone)', Massey, Happ, Ware~ng, Lancaster
AGAINST None
ABSENT: Berry
Workshon A~,enda Item No. S - Discussion and possible action on future agenda items - A
Council Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been ~iven. A
statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given.
Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a
subsequent meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney requested an agenda item regarding the renaming of the College Stauon
Library Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0.
FOR: Silvia. Maloney. Massey, Happ, Wareing. Lancaster
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Berry
Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 - Council Calendars
Agenda Planning Calendar as of July 16, 2004
July 19
July 20
July 20
July 2 I
July 21
July 22
July 30
Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, 12 00 pm., City of Bryan
Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 8 00 a m
Fraternal Partnership Committee Meetmg. 5-30 p.m.
History Lunch Lecture, 12.00 p.m. CS Conference Center
Research Valley Partnership Board of Directors Meeting, 3'00 p m
City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting
The Warehouse at Cross Street, Ribbon-Cuttxng Ceremony/Grand Opening
Celebration, 4:00 p.m, 403 Cross Street
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August 3 Transportation Committee Meeting, 5.00 p.m., Administralive Conference
August 11
August 16
August 17
August 18
August 25
August 26
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Bmzos Animal Sheller Board Meeting, ] 2:00 p.m
Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, 12:00 p.m., Brazos County
Chamber of Commeree Board Meeting, 8:00 a.m.
Research Valley Partnership Board of Directors Meeting, 3:00 p.m
History Lunch Lecture, 12:00 p.m., CS Conference Center
City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting
Counctl reviewed the upcoming events.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 - Executive Session
At 3:48 p.m Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would convene into
executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071. 551 087 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the
advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and on contemplated litigation and economic
development.
Cause No. 52.434-36 I. Brazos County - College Stauon v. Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., et al
Case No G-02-108. U S D~strlct Court - Lester v. College Station and Piersall
TCEQ Docket No. 2002-1147-UCR; Applications of Brushy Water Supply and College Station
(Wests~de/Highway 60)
TCEQ Docket No 2003-0544MWD: Application of Nantueket, Ltd
TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request
Cause No. 03-002098-CV-85, Brazos County - College Station v. Wellborn Special Utility D~striet
Cause No. 04-000708-CV-361, Brazos County- College Station v. Westfield Addition. Ltd, et al
Civil Action No H-04-1921. U.S D~strlet Court (Houston)- Blue Dolphin, Inc v. College Statmn
Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov'l Code Section 551.087 }, possible action
The City Council may dehbemte on commercial 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 in conducting economic development negotiations
may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect. After
executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following
subject(s) may be dtscussed:
The proposed city conference center and associated privately developed hotel.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 - Final action on Executive Session~ if necessary.
Council returned from executtve session at 6:34 p m No action was taken
ReRular Aeenda
Mayor Silvla called the regular meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. He led the audience in the pledge
of allegiance Counctl member Massey moved to approve Council member Berry's absent
request. Council member Wareing seconded the motion, which carried unantmously, 6-0.
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Council did not receive any public comment.
Consent Agenda
I 1 1 Approved by common consent mtnutes for City Council Workshop and Regular meeting
July 8. 2004
112
Bid No 04-54 - Approved by common consent annual pace agreement for purchase of
various distribution and padmount transformers maintained in inventory for an annual
estimated expenditures totaling $418.434 00.
11.3
Bid No. 04-70 - Approved by common consent annual price agreement for the purchase
of water and sewer tapping materials for the water/sewer inventory for an annual
estimated expenses totahng $80,198.46
! 1.4
Approved by common consent Resolution No. 7-22-2004-11.4 authorizing the City to
pay the fees associated with the acceptance ofcredfl card payments for all fees and
charges that the City collects.
115
Approved by common consent a Sub-Rectp~ent agreement between the City of College
Station and the Texas Engineering Extension service regarding State Homeland Security
and Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grants for response equipment
11.6
Approved by common consent Change Order No 2 in the amount of $7.473 50 for
Contract No. 04-003 with Brookway Horticultural Services to add annual landscape
mmntenance respons~bihties for the Tarrow Street medmns and the traffic triangle located
at Hereford Street and Winding Road to the existing contract.
Reaular A~,enda
Re~,ular Agenda Item No. 12.1 -- Public hearln~ discussion and possible action on an
ordinance for a City initiated rezoning of 6.99 acres south of Harvey Mitchell Parkway~
the future Dartmouth intersection~ from R-I Single Family Residential to C-! General
Commercial.
Staff Planner Jennifer Prochazka presented Regular Agenda Items 12.1 and 12.2 together. She
remarked that the apphcant requested the rezoning in order to develop the property with a retail
market and a 20,000 square foot drive-thru restaurantJbanquet hall. Due to the proximity to the
proposed City Center, staff recommended the addition of the Overlay for additional restrictions
on color, signage, and setbacks tbr the gateway. The Land Use Plan designates the property as
Planned Development Th~s area was proposed for the Dartmouth Street south extension.
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The creation of the intersection from these two major roadways makes commercial zomng on
this property a valid concept.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
The following citizens addressed the C~ty Council in favor if the rezonmg
Veronica Morgan, Mitchell and Morgan. 511 University Drive
Kenny Cotton Sr.. the applicant
Kenny Cotton Jr.. the applicant's son
George Ball. 2800 State Highway 6 South.
Mayor Sflvia closed the public hearing.
Council member Wareing moved to approve Ordinance No. 2733 rezoning 6.99 acres south of
Harvey Mitchell Parkway from R-I Single Family Residential to C-I General Commercml
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 6-0.
FOR: Silwa. Maloney, Massey. Happ, Ware~ng. Lancaster
AGAINST None
ABSENT: Berry
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.2 - Public hearing~ presentation, discussion and possible
action on a ordinance rezoning 6.99 acres south of Harvey Mitchell Parkway, at the future
Dartmouth intersection~ to apply the OV Overlay Zone to the property.
Council member Wareing moved to approve Ordinance No. 2734 approving the Overlay zone
for the 6.99 acres south of Harvey Mitchell Parkway at the future Dartmouth intersection.
identifying the Dartmouth ~ntersection as a Gateway or major corridor to the City. Council
member Lancaster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 6-0.
FOR: Sdvia. Maloney. Massey. Happ. Wareing. Lancaster
AGAINST' None
ABSENT Berry
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.3 -- Public hearing~ discussion and possible action on an
ordinance for a Ci,ty initiated rezoning from C-2 CommereiaMndustrial to R-I Single-
Family Residential for Lots 2%34 and Lots 38-45 of Block 2~ Pasler Subdivision~ Ioeatrd
west of Pasler Strret~ south of Gilbert Street and east of Turner Street.
Staff Planner Jenmfer Prochazka noted that staffwas made aware of a small portion of property
in the residential area north of Lincoln Avenue that was zoned C-2 Commercml-lndustrial.
According to the Comprehensive Plan and City's development policies, th~s area is not
appropriate for C-2 zoning or the types of uses that are allowed within the district. In order to
preserve the integrity of the neighborhood, the City initiated rezoning of these properties to R-I
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Single-Family Residential, The R-I Single-family zoning would be more compatible w~th the
surrounding single-family housing. The Land Use Plan designates th~s area for redevelopment.
At this time the only desirable redevelopment ofth~s area would be single family homes.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval.
Mayor Sdwa opened the public hearing.
Ms. Onie Holmes. 616 Pasler, addressed the City Council in favor of the rezoning
Mayor Silvia closed the pubhc hearing.
Council member Massey moved to approve Ordinance No. 2735 rezoning Lots 27-34 and Lots
38-45 of Block 2 from C-2 Commercial-Industrial to R-1 Single-Family Residential Council
member Lancaster seconded the motion, which can'led unanimously 6-0.
FOR Silvta, Maloney, Massey. Happ. Wareing, Lancaster
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Berry
Regular Anenda Item No. 12.4 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action on adoption
of a resolution approving the City of College Station Guidelines and Criteria for Tax
Abatement and other Economic Development Incentives.
Economic and Community Development Director Klm Foutz remarked that at a joint retreat in
August 2003, a discussion was held regarding the positive impact of having joint community
incentive guidelines. In response, to the discussion, staffcoordinated with the City of Bryan and
the Bryan Business Council for joint gmdelines for both communities. The goal of the joint
incentive gmdelines was to provide businesses with a process that ehminates competition
between the two cities and serves as a foundation for cooperative, targeted economic assistance
Section I of the proposed document included the Research Valley Partnership Incentives
Guidelines previously adopted by Council. At that time, no changes were proposed for this
section However, State law requires that lhe guidelines be re-adopted al least every two years.
The incentives in Section Il are limited to only specific types of development targeted by the
City The proposed categories of development that may qualify for assistance include
· Retail that meets sales tax generation, capital investment, or payroll thresholds: or
· Retail that fills leakage gaps. or
· Retail that is entertainment related; or
· Retad that fulfills specific development goals established by the City; or
· Tourism development, or
· Commerclal/Speciahzed development or special district development; or
· H~storical/Arts development
· Redevelopment
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The guidelines are tailored to provide an avenue that College Station could utilize to facilitate
certain types of development which may not occur otherwise. These guidelines may also be used
as a mechamsm to accomplish the City's adopted fiscal policy of enhancing the sales tax base
which assists with maintaining a Iow ad valorem tax rate,
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 7-22-2004-12.04 approving the City
of College Station Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatement and other Economic Development
Incentives. Council member Happ seconded the motion, which carried 6-0
FOR: SiIvia, Maloney. Massey, Happ, Wareing, Lancaster
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Berry
Regular A~enda Item No. 12.5 -- Presentation~ discussion and possible action on n
resolution awarding the construction contract for the extension of Lonomlre Drive from
Graham to Cypress Meadows to Fuqua Construction in the amount of $1~007~479.50 for
Base Bid and Alternate Bt and calling for a public hearing to consider an ordinance
orovidine for the assessment against the abuttinR nronerty owners, approving an
EnRineer's Roll with the estimated amounts per front foot proposed to be assessed so_ulnar
the abuttinR nronertv owners, and approving an En~,ineer's Estimate of the total cost of the
improvements for this proieet.
Director of Public Works Mark Smith noted that the Longmire-Graham to Cypress Meadows
project extends Longmire Drive from Graham Road to its current termination at Cypress
Meadows On June 9, 2004 three bid proposals were received in response to Bid 04-61 for the
project
Fuqua Construction
Texeon. Inc.
Young Construction. Inc.
$1.007.479.50
$1.118.989 75
$1.136.118.75
In addition to awarding the contract for construction, the resolution calls for a public hearing to
be held on August 26. 2004, at~er which an ordinance will be conside~xi levying assessments for
this project Levying assessments on this project is consistent with the policy adopted by Council
on December 2000.
Staffrecommended adoption of the resolution awarding the contract and calhng for a public
hearing.
Council member Massey moved to approve Resolution No. %22-2004-12.05 awarding the
construction contract to Fuqua Cons1~'uctlon in the amount of $1,077.479.50 as the lowest.
responsible b,dder and calling a public hearing for August 26. 2004. Council member Happ
seconded the motion, which earned unanimously, 6-0.
FOR: Silvia, Maloney. Massey, Happ. Waremg. Lancaster
AGAINST: None
ABSENT. Berry
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Regular Agenda Item No. 12.6 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on an
ordlnnnce amending Chapter 9 "Subdivision Re~_sslntlnn_~' requiring that aH new
subdivision have water systems that meet design gnidelines Drovldin~ fire flowq.
Director of Public Works Mark Smith remarked that in response to direction from Council at
their strategic planning meeting on Thursday, July I, 2004, staffprepared an amendment to the
Subdivision Regulation that all subdivisions in College Station and its extraterritorial jurisdiction
will have water systems that meet fire flow requirements contained in the Bryan/College Station
Unified Design Guidehnes and the Bryan/College Station Unified Technical Specifications. This
amendment requires that all subsequent residential subdivision plats have water supply systems
capable of providing fire protection. Plats approved prior to this amendment will not be affected
The City of Bryan implemented this reqmrement less that a year ago.
Staff recommended approval of the ordinance amendment.
Council member Massey moved to approve Ordinance No. 2736 amending Chapter 9
"Subdivision Regulations" requiring all new subdivisions m College Station and its
extraterritorial jurisdiction have water systems that meet fire flow requirements contained m the
Bryan/College Station Unified Design Guidelines and the Bryan/College Station Unified
Technical Specification. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously, 6-0
FOR: Sflvia. Maloney, Massey. Happ, Wareing, Lancaster
AGAINST: None
ABSENT. Berry
Regular Agenda Item No. 13 == Discussion, review and possible action regarding
following meetings: Brezos County Health Department, Brnz_ns Animal Shelter, Brazfl~
Valley Council of Governments, Cemetery Committee, City Center, Facade Improvement
Program Advisory Committee, Fraternal Partnership~ Historic Preservation Committee,
Intergovernmental Committee and School District, Joint Relief Fundln~. Review
Committee, Library Committee, Metropolitan Planning Or~onlzntion, Parka
Reereation Board, Plannin~ and Zonino Commission, Sister City Association~ TAMI!
Student Senate, The Research Valley Partnership, Transportation Commlttee~ Wolf Pen
Creek Oversight Committee~ Zonin~ Board of Adiustmentn,
Cotmcil member Massey presented highlights of the Intergovernmental Committee Meeting.
Council member Happ presented a summary of the Transportation Appropriation Bill.
Mayor Silvia conveyed comments of the Brazos Animal Shelter Board, Metropolitan Planning
Organization and the Brazos Valley Council of Governments.
Renular Anenda Item No. 14 - The City Council may convene the executive aeaaion
followinR the regular meetim, to diseuss matters posted on the executive seaalnn agenda for
July 22, 2004.
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Correct members completed the execution session prior to the regular meeting.
Regular Aeenda item No. 15 - Final action on executive session~ if necessary.
Council member Happ moved to approve the tender,ng in the Wellborn Litigation; Item l,
USDA Debt Service of$1,511.00 plus a reserve of$1,830 00 as calculated by R.W. Beck or an
alternative No. 2, USDA Debt $41,370.00 value of USDA debt for annexed areas as determined
by Ronald G. Rauschuber and Associates or alternative No. 3, full USDA debt $500,000 to
$520,000 if necessary Mayor Pro Tern Maloney seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously, 6-0.
FOR Silvia, Maloney, Massey. Happ, Waremg, Lancaster
AGAINST None
ABSENT- Berry
Regular A~,enda Item No. 16 --Adjourn.
Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2004.
PASSED and APPROVED this 9th day of August, 2004.
APPROVED.
ATTEST:
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Mayor
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MoTor Pro Tempore
Denms MaJoney
CRy Manager
Thomas £ Brymer
City Council
James Massey
John Happ
Robert Waremg
Susan Lancaster
Nancy BenT
College Station City Council
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