HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/1993 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMAYOR
Larry J. Ringer
MAYOR PRO-TEM
Fred Brown
CITY MANAGER
Ron Ragland
COLLEGE STATION
COUNCILMEMBERS
Hub Kennady
Lynn Mcllhaney
Vernon Schneider
David Hickson
Nancy Crouch
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1993
7:00 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
VISITORS PRESENT:
Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brown, Schneider,
Crouch, Kennady, Mcllhaney, Hickson, Student
Government Liaison Silloway
City Manager Ragland, Assistant City Manager
Woody, City Attorney Locke, City Secretary Hooks,
Assistant City Manager Brymer, Executive Director
Management Services Piwonka, Executive Director
Fiscal/Human Resources Schroeder, Interim Public
Services Director Smith, Public Information Officer
Calliham, City Engineer Pullen, PARD Director
Beachy
See guest register
A.qenda Item No. 1 - Call to Order
Mayor Ringer called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
A.qenda Item No. 2 - Proclamations and Presentations
Mary Catherine Briggs of the Daughters of American Revolution came forward to
accept the proclamation for Veterans Day.
Fire Chief Bill Kennady and Mayor Ringer presented awards to Fire Department
personnel Lieutenant Terry Thigpin and Firefighter James Connor for their work on the
Fire Fighter Olympics.
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A.qenda Item No. 3 - Statutory A¢~enda.
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(3.1) Approval for the Mayor to execute a release of property, Anderson Park Soccer
Fields, previously leased to the City by the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church,
Diocese of Austin.
(3.2) Approval to refund 1992 property taxes to Telecable Associates in the amount of
$6,147.63 due to the agreed judgment on property values.
(3.3) Approval to refund 1992 property taxes to Redstone Apartments, Ltd. in the
amount of $1,124.77 due to the agreed judgment on property values.
(3.4) Approval to refund 1992 property taxes to Gables Apartments, Ltd. in the amount
of $2,054.25 due to the agreed judgment on property values.
(3.5) Approval to refund 1992 property taxes to David Alkosser for Scandia Apartments
in the amount of $2,333.93 due to the agreed judgment on property values.
(3.6) Approval for City Manager to execute agreements with Brazos Food Bank, the
Health for All Clinic, Junction Five-O-Five, and Elder-Aid providing for the delivery of
social services to Iow income residents of College Station.
(3.7) Approval for Mayor to enter into contracts with the various agencies included in
the 1993-94 budget appropriation. These agencies included BVCASA, RSVP, Health
Department, Arts Council, Athletic Federation, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Lions
Club-July 4th Fireworks, Economic Development Corporation and Business Incubator.
(3.8) Contingency transfer to Equipment Replacement Fund in the amount of $17,500
to replace a vehicle damaged in an accident.
(3.9) Approval of Addendum A to the program guidelines for Community Development
General Administration Guidelines, the owner-occupied rehabilitation program, and the
optional relocation program related to state HOME program funding.
(3.10) Approval of resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute documents for
submission of the 1993 State HOME application to the Tx. Department of Housing and
Community Affairs.
(3.11 ) Approval to renew annual contracts. Funds budgeted in 1993-94 operating
budget in General Fund, Utility Fund, Sanitation Fund, or BVSWMA Fund. See Exhibit
A attached as part of these minutes.
(3.12) Approval to declare Ordinance No. 1497 void and upon determination shall
reinstate the original A-O zoning on the property located at 4025 Texas Avenue South
the tract abutting and south of Silk Stocking property.
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Statutory Items were approved by common consent, except Agenda Item No. 3.8.
Agenda Item No. 3.8: City Manager Ragland clarified the expenditure from the
contingency transfer as only $700.00 for the replacement vehicle. He showed pictures
of the vehicle. Remaining contingency monies in the equipment replacement fund shall
be $24,300. Councilman Brown made a motion to approve the contingency transfer.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Kennady which carried unanimously, 7-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
(4.1) Approval of minutes for Workshop Meetin. g, September 22, 1993, Executive
Session September 23, 1993 and Regular Meeting, September 23, 1993.
(4.2) Approval of establishment of the City of College Station Downpayment
Assistance Program for Iow and moderate income first time homebuyers.
(4.3) Approval for Community Development to utilize CDBG funds for new activity to
include the purchase of three lots to build temporary relocation homes for families
temporarily displaced by the rehabilitation or reconstruction of their homes.
(4.4) Approval of an ordinance amending Sections 6-D and 9-1, Chapter 9 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of College Station providing for the establishment of fees by
council resolution. (Ordinance No. 2037)
(4.5) Approval of a resolution establishing fees for development reviews and related
services.
(4.6) Approval of TXDOT traffic signal agreement and a resolution for the installation
of traffic signals at Southwest Parkway and frontage roads on the SH 6 East Bypass.
(4.7) Approval of a resolution nominating Celia Goode to the Brazos County Appraisal
District Board of Directors.
(4.8) Consider ordinances amending Ordinance No. 1978 regarding water and sewer
service rates and Ordinance No. 1012 with regard to water and sewer tap fees.
(Ordinances No. 2038 and 2039).
(4.9) Approval of a contract and purchase authorization in the amount of $42,274.60 to
K.W. Brown Environmental Services for the installation of groundwater monitoring wells
and groundwater sampling and analysis at Rock Prairie Road Landfill.
(4.10) Approval of the assignment of overriding royalty interest of Inco Oil Corporation
in the Boriskie-Diversified Unit, Well No. 1.
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(4.11 ) Approval of Final Plat of Rainbow Acres, 2nd Installment, Lot 17, Block 7 located
on Pate Road, approximately 1/2 mile southwest of the intersection of Pate Road and
FM 158 within the ETJ of College Station. Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval (93-227)
(4.12) Approval of a master preliminary and final plat for Foxcreek Subdivision located
partially in the ETJ adjacent to Foxfire and bound by Frost Drive and Bird Pond Road.
Applicant W.C. Lipsey. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (93-
228 and 93-308).
(4.13) Approval of final plat of Nantucket Subdivision, Phase Four, located east of and
adjacent to Nantucket Phase Three, within the City of College Station ETJ. Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval (93-230)
(4.14) Approval of final plats for Pebble Creek Phases 1 H, 3A, and 3B located west of
Pebble Creek Phase 1G and north of the proposed extension of Spearman Drive.
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (93-232,233,231).
(4.15) Approval of final plat (replat) for Edelweiss Phase I west of Schaffer Road in the
new section of the subdivision. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval (93-234).
(4.16) Approval of preliminary plat for Wilson Subdivision located on the south side of
Barton Road approximately 300 ft. west of SH 6. Applicant Tom Wilson. Staff
recommended approval with the condition that the existing access to Barron Road be
the only access for this property and adjacent property to the west. Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval (93-309).
(4.17) Approval of preliminary plat of Sweetwater Subdivision located in the ETJ on the
south side of Greens Prairie Road two miles west of SH 6. Application is McDougal
and Company. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a
variance to the cul-de-sac length for Sweetwater Drive of 2500 feet. (93-310).
(4.18) Approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement
between the City of College Station and applicant Dolly N. Hall, pertaining the
encroachment of a structure located at 1810 Potomac Place into the easement.
(4.19) Called a public hearing to be held on November 11, 1993 for a proposed budget
amendment to appropriate increased revenues to fund the seat belt enforcement effort
of the Police Department. The grant received is $27,000 of the program cost of
$36,000,. with the City covering the remaining $9,000 of the program cost.
(4.20) Approval of a resolution adopting the revised fees for Solid Waste Collection.
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(4.21) Approval to authorize the Mayor to execute a special warranty deed with Brazos
County dedicating the right-of-way to Brazos County, Texas for Graham Road.
Consent Agenda Items No. 4.3, 4.8, and 4.14 were removed from the Consent Agenda.
The remaining items were approved by common consent.
ARenda Item No. 4.3: Councilman Hickson asked if there are three families in need of
assistance at this time. Community Development Director Jo Carroll responded that
any given time there is a need for four families to be relocated each month. The
ultimate use of these homes is to offer for resale to Iow income families. Maintenance
will be allocated from the same funds.
Councilman Hickson moved approval of the Community Development Block Grant
funds for new activity to include the purchase of three lots to build temporary relocation
homes for families temporarily displaced by rehabilitation or reconstruction of their
homes.
Councilman Schneider seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0.
A,qenda Item No. 4.8: Councilman Mcllhaney asked about the effective date for
existing contracts on water and sewer tap fees.
Councilman Mcllhaney made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2038 and Ordinance
No. 2039, and to direct staff to honor the old fees for contracts signed prior to
November 1st.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown which carried unanimously, 7-0.
A,qenda Item No. 4.14: Councilman Crouch made a motion to approve the final plat for
Pebble Creek Phases 1 H, 3A and 3B located west of Pebble Creek Phase 1G and
north of the extension of Spearman Drive. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Hickson carried unanimously, 6-0, Mayor Ringer abstained from the vote.
A¢~enda Item No. 5 - Quarterly Report from Municipal Court Judge
Municipal Court Judge Steve Smith came forward to present the FY 92-93 annual
report on municipal court activities. A written report was provided in the council packet.
AQenda Item No. 6 - Public Hearin.q and consideration of an ordinance rezonin.n
Lots 17 and 18~ Block D in the ColleRe HeiRhts Subdivision~ two residential Iot~
on the northeast comer of Nimitz and University from A-P Administrative
Professional to C-1 General Commercial. Planning and _~oninl:l Commission
recommended denial.
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Staff Planner Sabine Kuenzel presented this item. Slides of the site were displayed.
She stated the reasons for staff denial of this request.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Patrick Siegert of University Development Company spoke in favor of
this rezoning request.
Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing.
Councilman Brown made a motion to deny the request for rezoning from A-P
Administrative Professional to C-1 General Commercial. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Crouch. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
Aaenda Item No. 7 - Public hearing and presentation of service plan relative to
areas under consideration for annexation as follows:
A. Approximately 148 acres adjacent to the Foxflre Subdivision.
B. Approximately 380 acres in the Graham Road area.
C. Approximately 161 acres of SH 6 right-of-way from Rock Prairie Road
intersection to the south ed;le of the City's Business Park.
D. Approximately 26 acres of SH 60 ri.qht-of-way west of the 2818 intersection.
Foxfire Subdivision - approximately 148 acres adjacent to the subdivision.
City Planner Jane Kee described the areas under consideration. Overhead visuals
were presented. She pointed out that the city will be able to meet the current
population demands within the current city limits; however, there are policy reasons
supporting annexation. Fiscal analysis based on a proposed build-out scenario for all
areas shows a positive impact of $833,527.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing.
M.B. Flippen, 1199 Haywood, College Station, addressed the Council. He expressed
opposition to the annexation of his property at this time, although annexation may be in
the best interest of the city in the future.
Jerry Carter, 714 Canterbury, College Station, addressed the Council. He described
his property. He opposed annexation at this time.
Charles Bakelman, 1701 Bird Pond Road, College Station, spoke in opposition to the
annexation.
Francis O'Brien, 1667 Bird Pond Road, College Station, spoke in opposition to the
annexation of her property.
Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing.
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Agenda Item No. 8 - Public hearing and consideration of the College Station
Bikeway Master Plan.
Mayor Ringer explained a part of the discussion held at the workshop meeting relating
to this issue.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing.
The following Glade Street residents addressed the council with concerns of the
bikeway plan designating Glade Street as a bike lane and restricted parking. The
residents were not opposed to a bike route.
The order below was not necessarily the order in which the citizens appeared at the
podium.
R.G. Merrifield, 1403 Glade
Jacqueline Gramann, 1304 Glade
Jack Lamkin, 1703 Glade
Robert McGeachin, 1208 Glade
Stephen W. Searcy, 1205 Glade
Jami Bevans, 406 Glade
Mary Jane Hirsch, 1210 Glade
T.J. Hirsch, 1210 Glade
Clinton Phillips, 1704 Glade
Mitzi Hill, 403 Glade
Gladys Murcha, 1707 Glade
The following persons expressed support of the bikeway plan.
Jonathan Coopersmith, 1408 Angelina strongly supported the bikeway plan.
Danise Hauser, 3909 Glenn Oaks, Bryan (Texas Bicycle Coalition), presented a
petition of 3000 signatures to the Council in support of the bikeway plan.
Mike Moses, 524 Helena, Bryan, representing Freebirds World Burrito Restaurant,
addressed the Council in support of the plan.
Colin Allen, 1501 Caudill, A&M Cycling Team Faculty Advisor, came forward to
encourage the Council to make every effort to fund the bike plan if the State does not
allocate monies. Mr. Allen offered his input to the project if the council desires.
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William Allen, 8706 Driftwood, addressed the Council on the concerns of the Glade
residents. He suggested reducing the speed limit along Glade street. As well as the
elimination of a bike lane on Texas Avenue and increase the width of the lanes and
incorporate the bicycle as a vehicle on the roadway instead of providing a separate
bike path.
Elizabeth Dykstra, 1813 Potomac Place, supported the bike plan. She suggested the
city place more bicycle route signs at primary intersections.
Erin Bell, 800 Hereford, supported the bike plan. She pointed out her annoyance with
the traffic signals.
Sam Thompson, 1106 C Welsh Avenue, expressed comments to the council.
Sherman Frost, 2708 Celinda, expressed his comments on the bike plan. He explained
his concern on the dis-service given to the children by the school crossing guards. He
was opposed to the procedures practiced by the school guards because the children
are placed in dangerous situations. Mayor Ringer asked staff to note his concern.
Jeff Norris, 1508 Wolf Run, came forward in support of the plan. He offered
suggestions to improve the bike lanes along George Bush Drive. He also observed
that bicyclists have difficulty traveling to Culpepper Plaza.
Jim Gardner, 1214 N. Ridgefield made suggestions to the Council. He encouraged the
council to designate bike paths throughout the city.
Anthony Martinez, 601 Miriam addressed the Council. He pointed out that the
philosophy behind this master plan is bicycle safety. He encouraged the city to oblige
bicyclists with the same consideration as any other form of transportation.
Jerry Creagor, 704 Lee, spoke in strong support of the conceptual plan. He
commented on several issues raised at this meeting.
Jose Salinas, 3902 College Main, Apt. 36, pointed out that the potholes are common in
bike lanes causing dangerous traveling for bicyclists. Also, lighting along bike lanes is
neglected.
Ms. Gramann and Mr. Creagor made further comments to the Council on the issue of
children safety.
Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing.
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Councilman Schneider made a motion to adopt the bicycle master plan as proposed
with the condition that prior to implementation of any bicycle lane on a residential street
that the staff bring that portion of the plan back to the Council for review to assure the
integrity of residential areas.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown.
Discussion was held among councilmembers.
Councilman Mcllhaney made a motion to amend the original motion by designating
Glade Street as a bike route rather than a bike lane. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Crouch which carried unanimously, 7-0.
The original motion as amended carried unanimously, 7-0.
Councilmembers made closing comments. Mayor Ringer thanked the audience for
being present and expressing comments.
A.qenda Item No. 9 - Approval of a resolution submitting the College Station Bike
Loop and the Bryan-College Station Bike Map as nominations for the statewide
transportation enhancement program to compete for federal money available for
building bikeways.
Councilman Mcllhaney moved approval of Resolution No. No. 10-28-93-9 to support
the College Station Bike Loop and the Bryan College Station Bike Map as nomination
for the statewide transportation enhancement program to compete for federal money.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown which carried unanimously, 7-0.
A.qenda Item No. 10 - Public hearing and consideration of an oil and aas
operations permit application for the Ritchey Unit #1. Surface location is near the
intersection of Rock Prairie Road and SH 6 on the land of W.S. Ritchey. Well
classified Rural. Operator is Bexco Operating, Inc. of College Station, Texas.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the
public hearing.
Councilman Schneider made a motion to approve the permit for the Ritchey Unit #1.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried unanimously, 7-0.
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Agenda Item No. 11 - Public hearing and consideration of an oil and gas
operations permit for the Rock Prairie Prospect Unit Well #1, located near the
intersection of Rock Prairie Road and SH 6 on the land of Bert Wheeler, Inc. Well
classified Rural. Operator is Sage Energy Company, San Antonio, Texas.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the
public hearing.
Councilman Brown made the motion to approve the permit for the Rock Prairie
Prospect Unit Well #1. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried
unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 12 - Public hearing and consideration of an oil and ¢~as
operations permit for the Wellborn Unit #2, Well #2. Well classified Rural.
Operator is Showdown Ener.qy Corp., Dallas, Texas.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the
public hearing.
Councilman Crouch made the motion to approve the oil and gas operations permit for
the Wellborn Unit #2, Well #2. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hickson
which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 13 - Appointment of member to the Community Appearance
Committee.
Councilman Crouch made the motion to appoint Sara Jones, replacing Sandra Gaston
on the Community Appearance Committee for a one year term expiring May 1994. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Kennady which carried unanimously, 7-0.
AQenda Item No. 14 - Hear Visitors.
No one came forward.
Agenda Item No. 15 -Adjoum.
There being no other business, Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
City~-~cr~t~ry Cobbie Hooks
AP?ROVED: . _.
Mayor Larry j. I~ihger
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