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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/22/1984 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1984 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Anderson, McIlhaney, Prause, Reinke, Runnels COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, Assistant City Manager VanDever, City Secretary Jones, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Director of Planning Mayo, Assistant Director of Planning Callaway, City Engineer Pullen, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Zoning official Kee, Planning Assistant Longley, Planning Technician Volk, Assistant Zoning Official Johnson, Fire chief Landua, Major Feldman, Assistant City Attorney Locke, Utilities Office Manager Piwonka, Assistant Utilities office Manager Albright, Billing Supervisor Sopasakis, Parks Director Beachy, Assistant Parks Director czimskey, Maintenance Superintendent Whatley, Personnel Manager Dickson, Purchasing Agent McCartney, Council-Coordinator Jones VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 - Signing of a Proclamation designating March 31, 1984 as "Super Survey Saturday" in College Station. The meeting was called to order with all members of the Council present except Councilman Runnels. Mayor Halter signed a proclamation designating March 31, 1984 as "Super Survey Saturday" in College Station. He stated that by signing this proclamation he urges every citizen who receives a survey by mail, or who is contacted in person, to support this effort by completing and returning the survey. Ann Mallard, Director of Community Education, accepted the proclamation and thanked the city staff for their cooperation in helping with this project. She stated that approximately 400 surveys will be conducted in person and another 3000 or more will be mailed out. She further stated that the purpose of the survey is to determine the needs, interests, desires, concerns, and resources of the residents of College Station.. Councilman Runnels arrived at the meeting. 00 295 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1984 PAGE 2 Mayor Halter presented plaques to Councilmembers McIlhaney, Boughton and Runnels in recognition of their service to the city. Councilman Boughton presented Mayor Halter with a plaque in recognition of his service to the city for the years April 1982-84. Agenda Item No. 2 - Council Concerns. Councilman Reinke reiterated that the street light is out at the main entrance to the Skaggs Shopping Center. City Manager Bardell stated that the cable is going to have to be re-laid. Councilman Boughton noted a problem that exists at the Old City Hall site located at the intersection of Wellborn Road and Church Street. She stated that there is a large amount of grass and dirt accumulation in the gutter along Wellborn. She requested that something be done to alleviate the problem. She further stated that the letters are melting off the street signs at the intersection of Medina and Southwest Parkway. Councilman Anderson stated that he had received several phone calls from citizens inquiring about the possibility of leaving the restroom facilities unlocked at Central Park and Anderson Soccer Fields. Parks Director Beachy stated that the facilities are not vandal-proof and were designed to be used only during organized activities. Councilman McIlhaney asked if the city is enforcing the leash law. Assistant City Attorney Locke stated that the leash law is being enforced and the fine is $25.00. Agenda Item No. 3 - Approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, March 7, 1984 and the Regular City Council Meeting, March 8, 1984. Councilman Reinke stated that on the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, March 7, Agenda Item No. 2, page 1, the statement reporting the street light that is out should be corrected to read "the street light at the main entrance to the Skaggs Shopping Center." She further stated that on Agenda Item No. 3, page 3, her statement concerning the amount of the hotel/motel tax should be corrected to read "the amount of the room tax." Councilman Anderson moved approval of the minutes with the above corrections. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 4 - Public hearing on the question of rezoning 89.24 acres 00 296 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1984 PAGE 3 in the Robert Stevenson League, more specifically located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Green's Prairie Road and State Highway 6 (in the.newly annexed area) from Agriculture-Open District A-O to General Commercial District C-l. Application is in the name o~ United Four Joint Venture. (84-106) Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that this request concerns an 89.24 acre tract located on the Northwest corner of Greens Prairie Road and SH 6. He noted that the change requested is from A-O to C-1. He pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan reflects the area of Greens Prairie/SH 6 intersection as commercial, industrial and multi-family residential. He stated that the location and depth of the tract comply with the Land Use Plan and development policies with respect to the proposed use; however, the area (89.24 acres) of requested C-1 zoning exceeds the amount anticipated in the Land Use Plan. He explained that the applicant's representative presented a revised proposal to the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 1, 1984, in which the area of C-1 zoning had been reduced to 52.16 acres at the intersection of SH 6 and Greens Prairie Road. He noted that the ordinance was written to reflect the rezoning of the 52.16 acres. He further stated that the staff recommends approval of the 52.16 acre request and the Planning and Zoning recommended approval of the request by a vote of 6-0. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Larry Wells of Jerry Bishop and Associates, acting agent for the applicant, asked that this request be approved. He stated that he was available to answer any questions the Council might have concerning the request. No one else spoke. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above. Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1507 rezoning the above tract per the recommendation of the staff. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 6 - Consideration of preliminary Northgate zoning plan and draft Northgate zoning d~strict. Director of Planning Mayo presented the item. He noted that a group of Texas A&M University students had prepared an updated Land Use study for the area. He referred to a map of the area and explained each proposed rezoning. He further stated that the staff is proposing rezoning each area to the lowest density zoning, allowing the present uses to remain. He explained that the commercial area on University Drive west of Nagle Street has been determined to be unique and to contain historic significance; therefore, a special zoning district (Northgate Co~nercial District C-NG) 00 297 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1984 PAGE 4 has been proposed and will apply only in this area. He stated that the C-NG zoning does away with all setback requirements, minimum lot sizes and density requirements, which will allow individual projects to be reviewed on their own merits. He suggested that the city also consider limiting the development of the high intensity users such as restaurants, clubs and theaters. He requested input from the Council concerning this proposal and stated the staff's intentions to take this preliminary Northgate zoning plan and draft Northgate zoning district before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Northgate Committee for additional input. He stated that the staff will have final recommendations for Council consideration in May or June. Mayor Halter invited comments from the public. Martha Camp, owner of University Bookstore, commended the City Council and staff for their endeavors on this project. No one else spoke. Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of Park Zone One (Northgate) Land Use Agreement. Parks Director Beachy stated that the Parks and Recreation Board recommends that the City of College Station enter into land use agreements with Texas A&M University and A&M Presbyterian Church for park sites in the Northgate zone. He explained that the A&M Presbyterian Church site would be designated as a "neighborhood park" while the Texas A&M University Hensel park would be designated as a "community park". He noted that there are no formal agreements at this time and the two entities have only been contacted in a general manner. He pointed out that the Church agreement would probably be for ten years with a renewable option and the A&M agreement would be open-ended with provisions for either party to withdraw. He further stated that the city would provide some capital improvements as well as partial maintenance at both sites. He stated that the greatest benefit to the city would be the access for local citizens to parks in this area of town without the usual financial burden of expenditure of capital for land acquisition. He noted that this proposal would provide the desired parks in the Northgate Zone in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan for parks in College Station. Councilman Boughton moved to authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to continue negotiations with Texas A&M University and A&M Presbyterian Church to establish Park Zone One (Northgate) Land Use Agreements. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion. Councilman Reinke asked what the advantages would be for the city to negotiate with the University a land use agreement on Hensel Park. Parks Director Beachy stated that a land use agreement on Hensel Park with 00L298 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1984 PAGE 5 the University would allow the city to obtain guaranteed access for citizens and to participate in development of the park in terms of capital improvements. He further stated that all administrative control of Hensel Park would remain with Texas A&M University. The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0. Agenda Item No. 8 - Public hearing: Proposed Use of Revenue Sharing Fund (FY 1984-85). City Manager Bardell stated that the projected Revenue Sharing Fund (FY 1984-85) is $600,000.00. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 9 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of Bids for Oaks Park Pavilion. PLATS: Final Plat - Vacating and Resubdivision of Lots 1,2,3,5R and 6 Block Two F.S. Kapchinski Subdivision (83-245) Final Plat - Regency Square - 9.921 Acres (84-207) Final Plat - Resubdivision of Lots 2A-2 and 2-A-3 Southwest Place (84-208) Final Plat - Foxfire Phase IV - 49.099 Acres (84-209) Councilman Anderson stated that he would abstain from voting on the final plat for Regency Square and the final plat for Foxfire Phase IV. Councilman Runnels asked why the plats had not been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Director of Planning Mayo stated they were unable to obtain a quorum for the last scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, and the plats could not be reviewed. All items were approved by common consent except as noted by Councilman Anderson who filed a statement on abstaining. A~enda Item No. 10 - Consideration of Park Names. Parks Director Beachy stated that the Parks and Recreation Board recommends that the neighborhood park sites in several new subdivisions be named as follows: Sandstone Subdivision - Sandstone Park; Woodc~eek Subdivision - Woodcreek Park; Glenhaven Subdivision - Richard Carter P~rk. 00 299 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1984 PAGE 6 Councilman Boughton moved approval of the names for these neighborhood park sites as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 11 - Consideration of Sesquicentennial Project for College Station. Parks Director Beachy stated that the Parks and Recreation Board recommends that the City of College Station designate the development of Richard Carter Park (Glenhaven) an official Sesquicentennial project. He noted that the park is the site of the original homestead of Mr. Richard Carter who settled in Brazos County in approximately 1831. He further stated that development of the park will be accomplished with funds from the 1984 Bond Program and donations. Mayor Halter suggested another possible Sesquicentennial project, which would involve locating some old houses that were moved off the Texas A&M University Campus. There was some discussion of the possibility of relocating the Richard Carter family cemetery to the Richard Carter Park. Councilman Runnels moved to designate the Richard Carter Park as an official Sesquicentennial project. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of Joint Project with College Station Independent School District. Parks Director Beachy presented the item. He stated that the Parks and Recreation Board recommends that the City Council authorize the use of C.I.P. Funds for the construction of six fitness systems throughout the City. He noted that the systems proposed are from the same manufacturer as the system recently installed in Brother's Pond Park. He stated that the city and the CSISD would split the capital cost required for installation, and that maintenance of the systems would be the responsibility of the entity on whose property a system is located. He further stated that the Board appointed three Board members to serve as a committee to work with school officials to discuss future projects that may benefit both entities. Mayor Halter asked if the city has any plans for renovating the nature trail located behind College Hills Elementary. Parks Director Beachy stated that the Kiwanis Club has undertaken restoration of this area as one of their projects. 00 .300 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1984 PAGE 7 Councilman Boughton moved approval of the proposed joint project with the College Station Independent School District. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 13 - Discussion of width for the Holleman Project. Mayor Halter removed this item from the agenda at the request of city staff and rescheduled it for discussion at the first regular meeting in April. Agenda Item No. 14 - Discussion of Color for New Elevated Tank. Councilman Reinke moved approval of painting the new elevated tank mist gray. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Boughton moved to authorize painting the words COLLEGE STATION in black letters on two sides of the elevated tank. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 15 - Presentation of performance plan proposed for city employees. Assistant City Manager VanDever presented the item. He stated that the staff plans to implement the program on April 1, 1984 with Council approval. He noted that Mike Firman of Waters, Trego and Davis was available to answer questions. He presented a slide show, which summarized the proposed performance pay plan and events that transpired during the preparation of the plan. He referred to his memorandum which explains the implementation plan and noted that merit pay will be will be awarded in the form of a conventional raise and not as a bonus. He further stated that the merit raise will be based on a percentage of the midpoint dollar amount. Councilman Reinke asked how many jobs occupy the "red circle" positions. Assistant City Manager VanDever stated that there are approximately six "red circle" positions. Councilman Runnels stated that implementation of this program will be very important and he hoped that the staff would continue its concern during this phase. City Manager Bardell stated that implementation of the program is the number one concern. 00 301 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1984 PAGE 8 Councilman Boughton moved to authorize the city staff to implement the performance pay plan. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 16 - Hear visitors. J. Christine Cochran reported a problem which exists in the 400 block of Nagle. She stated that vehicles parked in vacant lots in the area are tracking large amounts of dirt into the streets creating both physical and health dangers to residents in the area. She asked about the status of the street sweeper and what the city can do to help alleviate the problem. City Manager Bardell stated that the city's street sweeper is Out of commission, but noted that the city has been contacting firms to try and contract such services. Mayor Halter asked City Manager Bardell to contact the owners of the property about the possibility of the city erecting barriers around it to prohibit vehicles from parking there. Agenda Item No. 17 - Closed session to discuss pending litigation [6252-17(e)]. Assistant City Attorney Locke stated that there were no items for discussion in closed session. ~enda Item No. 18 - Action on closed session. Agenda Item No. 19 - Adjourn. Prior to adjournment, the Council concurred to schedule the canvassing of election returns of the April 7, 1984 Election at the Workshop City Council Meeting, April 11, 1984. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting at 9:15 P.M. Attest: t ~ Di~'n Jones~q~ Secretary Gary Ha[~/, ~a~yor 006302 GUEST REGISTER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 7~00 P.M. 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