HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/23/1996 - Workshop Minutes City CouncilMayor
LYNN MCILHANEY
Mayor Pro Tempore
HUB KENNADY
City Manager
GEORGE K. NOE
COLLEGE STATION
Council Members
BILL FOX
LARRY MARIOTT
DAVID HICKSON
DICK BIRDWELL
MINUTES
COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1996, 3:00 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Hickson,
Mariott, Fox, Kennady, Birdwell
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Noe, Assistant City Manager Brymer, City Secretary
Hooks, Economic and Community Development Director Ash, Public Information Officer
Calliham, Director of Office and Tech Services Piwonka, Asst. Public Works Director
Anthony, City Engineer Laza, City Attorney Locke, PARD Director Beachy, Asst.
Director Development Services Callaway
Mayor Mcllhaney called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
AQenda Item No. I -- Discuss consent and statutory agenda items for reqular
council meeting of Thursday, May 23, 1996.
Councilman Birdwell removed Consent Item 4(b): Resolution to ratify purchase of 2.45
acres located at 3800 Raymond Stotzer Parkway.
He questioned the validity of purchase without citizen input. Mr. Noe stated that the
allocation of funding for this use was available in the budget, therefore, the opportunity
for public input was during the budget public hearing. Councilman Birdwell noted that
he will remove this item from the regular agenda to record his opposition.
Councilman Mariott removed Consent Item 4(c): Authorization to enter into Phase I
study with Inteqrated Circuit Enqineerin.q Corporation. He asked staff to clarify the
expenditure for this project. Additional questions were asked by councilmembers.
Economic Development Director Elrey Ash explained the purpose for the request. Mr.
Noe added that the study will determine the community's (TAMU and City of College
Station) feasibility to be marketable within the semiconductor industry.
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Councilman Fox referred to the existing technological businesses which located here
several years ago. He expressed concern about the allocation of monies for this study.
Councilman Birdwell stated that the scope of the study is included as a part of
Economic Development Corporation Fact Book.
Councilman Hickson questioned the staff reasons for allocation of $15,000 toward the
study. Mr. Ash replied that the $15,000 will be an investment to determine whether or
not the city meets the criteria. Mr. Noe mentioned that this company provides an added
benefit, the city would be placed on the company's reference database.
Councilman Hickson also asked if TAMU made efforts to attract this type of industry.
Mr. Ash replied that TAMU leases their facilities in the research park. This particular
type of business is not interested in leased facilities. Mr. Hickson noted that TAMU
may have data the City is seeking in this study.
Councilman Fox removed Consent Aqenda 4(d): Award of Fire Station construction
contract. He asked about the $50,000 reimbursement funds from future debt issuance
and its impact on future projects. City Manager Noe replied that this allocation of funds
will not be significant.
Councilman Birdwell asked staff to identify the funding allocation from operations
budget in the future.
Councilman Mariott removed Consent Aqenda Item 4(f): Amendment to Development
Agreement with Begonia Corporation in Edelweiss Estates.
Staff Engineer Veronica Morgan summarized the amendment proposal for Councilman
Mariott.
A.qenda Item No. 2-- Ends Statements -- Civic Pride #8
Mayor Mcllhaney introduced the item and opened the floor for council discussion.
Items of interest discussed were community appearance, community enhancement
standards, and neighborhood historic preservation. Councilmembers exchanged ideas
about the appearance of duplexes in terms of landscaping and parking as well as the
impact of property values. Councilmembers agreed to direct the community
appearance/enhancement committee to research their ideas further. For example,
standards for new construction and incentives for existing duplex properties.
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The next item of council discussion related to traffic problems on Munson street.
Councilman Fox discussed his viewpoint on the preservation of the east side and south
side neighborhoods in the community with an emphasis on code enforcement.
Councilmembers concluded discussion of this item.
Agenda Item No. 3 -- Discuss City Council Committees
This item was placed on the agenda by Mayor Mcllhaney for council to consider the
necessity of council subcommittees.
Mayor Mcllhaney announced that the Brazos Valley Development Council has
requested a city representative to continue on the Board of Directors. Council agreed
to support the reappointment of Larry Ringer as a business representative. The Brazos
County Commissioners Court will officially consider this appointment. A letter will be
sent by Mayor Mcllhaney to County Judge Al Jones.
Following additional discussion regarding council subcommittees, council members
agreed to continue the city affairs committee with the rotation of councilmembers. An
agenda shall be formulated by staff. The Legislative, CIP, Finance, and Personnel
committees will be utilized as ad hoc committees appointed by council to cover specific
topics that require in-depth effort.
Councilmembers discussed the desire to meet with TAMU officials. An agenda will be
provided for these meetings.
Agenda Item No. 4 -- Present CIP proposed budget
City Engineer Kent Laza presented the first draft of fiscal year 1996-97 CIP budget and
an updated five year ClP schedule.
Agenda Item No. 5 -- Committee Reports
No discussion was held.
Agenda Item No. 6 -- Council Calendars
Mayor Mcllhaney reminded the council of the Brazos 2020 Vision retreat.
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Councilmembers discussed a potential date for a social retreat with the City of Bryan
officials.
A.qenda Item No. 7 -- Adjourn
Mayor Mcllhaney adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
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