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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/13/1984 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1984 5:00 P.M. COU~;CIL MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: VISITORS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Anderson, McIlhaney, Reinke Councilmen Prause, Runnels City Manager Bardell, Assistant City Manager VanDever, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, City Secretary Jones, Director of Planning Mayo, Acting City Attorney Locke, Director of Public Services Miller, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Assistant Director of Public Services Epps, Major Feldman, Fire Chief Landua, Parks Director Beachy, Utilities Office Manager Piwonka, Administrative Assistant Magoon, Printing Coordinator Fry, City Engineer Pullen, Aquatics Superintendent Szabuniewicz, Council Coordinator Jones See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 - Council Concerns. Councilman Reinke thanked the staff for striping Kyle Street at Dominik. Director of Capital Improvements Ash stated that the Highway Department had brought in their striping equipment and completed all the projects within four hours. He stated that the city appreciates the efforts made by the Highway Department. Agenda Item No. 2 - Consideration of Resolution Honoring the Memory of D.A. hAndy" Anderson. Mayor Halter stated that the city owes a debt of gratitude to "Andy" Anderson, a former mayor of this city. He stated that D.A. "Andy" Anderson died on Thursday, May 31, 1984 as the result of an unfortunate accident. He noted that Mr. Anderson was largely responsible for passage of the amendment to the Texas Constitution to allow state university faculty members to serve in elective offices. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Resolution No. 06-13-84-02 honoring the memory of D.A. "Andy" Anderson. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 5-0. WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1984 PAGE 2 Mayor Halter requested that the Council begin thinking about an appropriate memorial to honor "Andy" Anderson. Agenda Item No. 3 - Presentation of 1st Brazos Beautiful Residential Award. Phyllis Dozier, chairman of the Brazos Beautiful awards committee, introduced Mrs. Marion Pugh, the recipient of the 1st Brazos Beautiful Residential Award. She noted the City of College Station Community Center had been awarded the annual Brazos County institutional award. Mrs. Dozier explained that the recipient of 1st Brazos Beautiful award was chosen from fifteen nominations submitted by the public and judged on their ability to inspire and challenge their neighborhood. She further stated that Mrs. Pugh was instrumental in getting the crape myrtles planted in front of City Hall. Mayor Halter presented Mrs. Pugh with a plaque recognizing her as the 1st Brazos Beautiful Award recipient. Mrs. Pugh thanked Brazos Beautiful for presenting her with the award. She stated her hope that her yard will provide incentive and challenge for others in her neighborhood. She further stated that the City of College Station sanitation service has been instrumental in helping her maintain her yard. Agenda Item No. 4 - Council Committee Report - Finance Committee (report on General Fund decision packages FY 1984-85). Councilman Anderson referred to a memorandum from the Finance Council Committee concerning the 1984-1985 General Budget and decision packages. He stated their recommendation that the General Fund budget and its decision packages be approved except for the College Station Development Foundation package. He further stated that approval of the funding for this package will be contingent upon the development of a satisfactory contract between the Foundation and the City of College Station. Mayor Halter asked for some explanation of the Finance Council Committee recommendation. City Manager Bardell explained that at present the city does not have an executed contract with the College Station Developent Foundation. He stated that the city wants to have a contract which is specific and outlines the services provided. Councilman Reinke moved to accept the report of the Finance Council Committee concerning the 1984-1985 General Budget and decision packages. 00/ 05 WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1984 PAGE 3 Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 4-1 as follows: FOR: Councilmen Anderson, Boughton, McIlhaney, Reinke AGAINST: Mayor Halter Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of Basic Budget, Ail Funds (FY 1984-85) and approval of General Fund decision packages (FY 1984-85). Councilman Anderson moved approval of the Basic Budget, Ail Funds (FY 1984-85) and the General Fund decision packages (Fy 1984-85). Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 5-0. Agenda Item No. 6 - Discussion of Proposed land trade in "The Parks" project. Director of Planning Mayo presented the item. He noted that the Industrial Foundation Committee and Board recormmended approval of this trade. He referred to a map of the "The Parks" and explained that J.A.C. is proposing to trade 119.43 acres on Greens Prairie Road for the 167.20 acres shown on the map. He stated that the property on Greens Prairie Road will be at the major entrance into the industrial area of "The Parks". He pointed out that this property is in a more strategic location than any property on Highway 6. He further stated that J.A.C. has requested rezoning of two tracts of land located at the southeast corner of the intersection of SH6 South and Greens Prairie Road and both requests received positive recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Agenda Item No. 7 - Discussion of professional services contract for compilation of comprehensive drainage program. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He stated that the staff in recent months has been in contact with various professionals about the establishment of a Drainage Plan for the City of College Station. He listed several items that will be included in the drainage plan as follows: a complete study of the area; the establishment of ordinances pertaining to drainage and sedimentation and their control; and also the establishment of a drainage criteria manual for use by local engineers and developers which would set standards of construction for the control of both drainage and sedimentation. He recommended that the staff be given permission to negotiate a contract with Walton & Associates for the compilation of a Comprehensive Drainage Plan and the necessary ordinances for the City of College Station. 00 .06 WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1984 PAGE 4 Mr. Ned Walton, representative of the firm Walton & Associates, made a presentation on the aspects of a Stormwater Management Program. He stated that a program will be generated which minimizes the level of staff and funding required. He listed the steps in the process of developing a Stormwater Management Program as follows: identify the problem; develop techniques, procedures and policies; analyze drainage basins (cost item); establish criteria; and, implement the program. He stated the importance of obtaining public support for Stormwater Management Programs. He suggested that some type of advisory group be established. Councilman Reinke moved to direct the staff to negotiate a contract with Walton & Associates for the compilation of a Comprehensive Drainage Plan for the city and direct the Capital Improvements Council Committee to meet with the staff and Walton & Associates. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 5-0. Mayor Halter suggested that the Council begin appointing a citizens committee to provide assistance for this program. He requested %hat citizens interested in serving on such a committee contact the Council Office for more information. Mayor Halter announced that representatives from McCaw BCS Communications, Inc. were present to demonstrate the "remote control" capabilities that will be offered. Leroy Jakubik demonstrated the options that will be available to customers with remote controls. He presented the results to date on the response to the public survey. Agenda Item No. 8 - Closed session to discuss personnel [6252-17(2)(g)]. A. Personnel [6252-17(2)(g)]. 1. Discussion of Administrative Personnel. The Council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. Agenda Item No. 9 - Action on closed session. No action was taken on closed session. Agenda Item No. 10 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. Attest:~/F~/~~' Approved~~ Ha%ter, Mayor Dian Jon~, city Secretary Gary 00/ 07 me e GUEST REGISTER WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1984 5=00 P.M. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. e 26. 10. 27. 11. 12. 28. 29. 13. 30. 14. 31. 15. 32. 16. 33. 17. 34. OO&&08