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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton,
Anderson, McIlhaney, Prause, Reinke, Runnels
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
VISITORS PRESENT:
None
City Manager Bardell, Director of
Capital Improvements Ash, City Attorney Denton,
Assistant City Attorney Locke, City Secretary
Jones, Director of Planning Mayo, Assistant
Director of Planning Callaway, Traffic Engineer
Black, Planning Assistant Longley, City Engineer
Pullen, Personnel Director Dickson,
Administrative Assistant Magoon, Forester
Ploeger, Council-Coordinator Jon~s
See guest register.
Prior to Agenda Item No. 1, Ron Blatchley, Mayor of the City of Bryan,
addressed the Council. He commended Mayor Halter for his good
sportsmanship. He further stated that he wished to ensure that Bryan has a
continued interest in the harmonious workings of the Chamber and a mutual
interest in the workings of both Bryan and College Station. He stated his
hope that there will continue to be a doors open policy between the two
cities.
Mayor Halter thanked Mayor Blatchley for his comments.
Mayor Halter presented a plaque to City Manager Bardell on behalf of the
Council for his ten years service to the city.
City Manager Bardell stated that he appreciated the thought..
Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council
Meeting, February 8, 1984, and the Regular City Council Meeting, February
9, 1984.
Councilman Reinke stated that on the minutes of February 9, 1984, Agenda
Item No. 6, a statement should be added which indicates that the Solid
Waste Disposal Agreement is between Texas A&M University and the City of
College Station.
Councilman Anderson moved approval of the minutes of the Workshop City
Council Meeting, February 8, 1984, and the Regular City Council Meeting,
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February 9, 1984, with the above addition.
2ouncilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously,
7-0.
%genda Item No. 2 - A public hearing on the question of rezoninq a 38.68
~cre tract of la~d--i~ ~-~chard Car~er Lea~e, located app~ox~mat~-~ 300
ft. east of SH6 (East By~ass) ann 200 ft. n6rth of SH 30 (H~ey Ro~d) from
R-6 Apa~%ments High Density and R-7 Mobile Home Park to General Commercial
3istrict C-1. Application is in the name of Frank Thurmond. (84-101)
~ssistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that
this request concerns a 38.68 acre tract located Northeast of SH6 (E.
~ypass) and SH30 (Harvey Road). He explained that a substantial amount of
this tract is in the flood plain and the floodway adjacent to Carter Creek
~nd a tributary paralleling SH30. He pointed out that the requested zoning
2omplies with the Land Use Plan with respect to location and type of use.
~e further stated that approval of this request would increase the depth of
the existing commercial zoning at this intersection which would be
~onsistant with the City's commercial development policies, and would also
~liminate potential conflicts between the adjacent C-2 and R-6, R-7 areas.
te stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
this request by a vote of 5-1.
~ayor Halter opened the public hearing.
]reg Morgan of Spencer Buchanan and Associates, representing the applicant,
~tated that he was available to answer questions.
Frank Thurmond, owner of the property, stated that he also owns the tract
~t the corner of SH6 and SH30 and supports the rezoning of the remainder of
the property.
one else spoke. The public hearing was closed.
%genda Item No. 3 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning the above tract.
~ouncilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1501 rezoning the above
tract.
2ouncilman Runnels seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0.
%~enda Item No. 4 - A public hearin~ on the question of rezoning a 14.489
~cre tract in the Richard Carter Survey, located on the east side of SH6
(East Bypass) approximately 1700 feet north of the intersection of SH6 and
~H30 (Harve~ Road) from Single Famil~ Residential District R-1 to General
~ommercial District C-1. Application is in the name of Joe A.. Ferreri.
(84-103)
4ayor Halter removed this item from the agenda at the request of Spencer J.
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Buchanan and Associates, Inc., made on behalf of Mr. Joe Ferreri, applicant
for the rezoning request.
Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning the above tract.
Mayor Halter removed this item from the agenda at the request of Spencer J.
Buchanan and Associates, Inc., made on behalf of Mr. Joe Ferreri, applicant
for the rezoning request.
Agenda Item No. 6 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 6.34
acre tract of land in the Morgan Rector League located along the futura
extension of Holleman Drive adjacent to and north of the Richards Addition
Subdivision, from Apartments High Density R-6 t~ General CoK~ercial
District C-1. Application is in the name of James E. Jett. (84-103)
Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that
this request concerns a 6.34 acre tract located on the South side of the
Holleman Street Extension and the change requested is from R-1 Single
Family Residential to C-1 General Commercial. He stated that the staff
recommends denial of the request for the following reasons: (1) Proposed
C-1 area does not meet minimum depth policy from proposed Holleman
Extension; (2) Proposed C-1 area is adjacent to an existing R-1
subdivision; (3) Proposed C-1 does not comply with the Land Use Plan. He
further stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial
by a vote of 6-0.
Mayor Halter opened the public hearing.
Jim Jett, owner of the tract, requested that the staff report be presented
on Agenda Item No. 8 and then proposed that both items be tabled
indefinitely. He stated that he would return to the Council with these
rezoning applications when the Holleman Extension is completed.
The Council had no objection to Mr. Jett's request.
Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning the above tract.
Agenda Item No. 8 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning 2 tracts
of land in the Morgan Rector League located adjacent to and southwest of
the Woodstock Section 1 Subdivision from Apartments H~gh Density District
R-6 to General Commercia~ Distric~ C-1 (4.97 acre6) and
Administrative-Professional District A-P (9.20 acres). A~plication is in
the name of James E. Jett. (84-104)
Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that
this request concerns a 4.97 acre tract and 9.20 acre tract located on the
North side of the proposed Holleman Street extension. He explained that
the change requested is to rezone the 4.97 acre tract from R-6 Apartments
High Density to C-1 General Commercial and the 9.20 acre tract from R~6 to
A-P Administrative-Professional. He further stated that although the
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requested zoning is compatible with existing uses/zoning in this area, the
staff cannot support this request as the tract's current zoning is in
compliance with the city's Land Use Plan. He stated that the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended denial "without prejudice" (waiving the 180
day waiting period for resubmission) by a vote of 6-0.
Jim Jett, owner of the tract and applicant, stated that his plan for
developing the proposed A-P zoned tract abutting the creek includes an
office complex and would be developed as a united plan with the bank tower
scheduled to be built on the existing A-P land which fronts on Harvey Road.
He explained that he is requesting that these items be tabled to give the
Council an opportunity to view the Richards Subdivision area and to
consider his plans for development of these tracts as the Holleman Street
extension is constructed. He further requested that the rezoning process
take a more formal approach with more direction from the Council.
A~enda Item No. 9 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning the above tract.
Councilman Anderson moved to table Agenda Item Nos. 6 through 9
indefinitely.
Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously,
7-0.
~enda Item No. 10 - Reconsideration of the question of rezoning a 7.00
acre tract of land lying and being Situated in the Robert Stevenson League
and more specifically located on the east s~de of State Highway 6
ap-~-~%mately 400 feet north of the intersection of Barron Road and SH6,
from A~icult~re-Op~n.DiSt~ict A-O to General Commercial 'D~s{~ict C-1.
Application is in the name of Charles Lee Ellison. (84-100)
Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that
this request concerns a 7.00 acre tract, 5.19 acres of which are inside the
city limits. He noted that the change requested is from A-O to C-1 zoning.
He explained that the City Council returned this item to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for consideration of a combination of C-3/A-P zoning and
in accordance with the applicant's request, a 3 acre C-3 area on the
northern portion of the tract, with a 2.19 acre A-P area on the southern
portion of the tract, was considered by the Commission on February 16,
1984. He further stated that the Commission recommended denial of the
C-3/A-P proposal by a vote of 6-1.
Mayor Halter invited comments from the public.
Charles Ellison, owner of the tract, explained that he purchased the
property two years ago for retail purposes and hoped that some type of
zoning allowing that use could be approved.
No one else spoke.
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~enda Item No. 11 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning the above
tract.
Councilman Reinke asked why the Planning and Zoning Commission had denied
the request.
~ssistant Director of Planning Callaway stated that the Commission's action
~as based in part on staff information regarding probable changes in
thoroughfare and land use plans for this area.
2ouncilman Anderson stated that Mr. Ellison had purchased the property with
specific intentions for development.
Uouncilman Reinke stated that she wants to see the city adhere to the Plan.
Councilman McIlhaney moved approval of Ordinance No. 1502 rezoning the
above tract a combination of C-3/A-P zoning.
Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 6-1.
FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Anderson, Boughton, McIlhaney, Prause, and
Runnels.
AGAINST: Councilman Reinke.
~enda Item No. 12 - A public hearing concerning levying of assessment on
4arion Push Drive.
Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item.
~ayor Halter opened the public hearing.
do one spoke. The public hearing was closed.
%genda Item No. 13 - Consideration of an Ordinance levying the assessment.
2ouncilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1503 levying the
assessment on Marion Pugh Drive.
2ouncilman Anderson seconded the motion.
2ity Attorney Denton apologized to the Council for not having provided the
draft of the ordinance sooner and explained that the problem is largely due
to a secretarial shortage in the legal department.
2ouncilman Runnels stated that the Ordinance was not provided early enough
for thorough review.
~ayor Halter called for a vote on the motion.
FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Anderson, Boughton
~GAINST: Councilmen McIlhaney, Reinke
~BSTAINED: Councilmen Prause, Runnels
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Councilman McIlhaney requested that her vote be changed from negative to
affirmative.
Mayor Halter called for a confirmation of the vote, with the following
result:
FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Anderson, Bouq~ton, McIlhaney
AGAINST: Councilman Reinke
ABSTAINED: Councilmen Prause, Runnels
The motion passed by a vote of 4-1-2.
Agenda Item No. 14 - A public hearing concerning the need for street
improvements on Dartmouth.
Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item.
Mayor Halter opened the public hearing.
Jim Jett addressed the Council and commented on the need for the Holleman
Extension to be designed and built so that future traffic problems will be
prevented, and requested that more study of the situation be done to
determine the adequate width necessary for both Holleman and Dartmouth.
No one else spoke. The public hearing was closed.
Agenda Item No. 15 - Consideration of an Ordinance declaring the need.
Councilman Boughton inquired about the widths of the existing sections of
Holleman Street.
Director of Capital Improvements Ash stated that the existing sections of
Holleman Street are 39 feet.
Councilman Runnels stated that the city needs to be developing plans to
construct wider streets.
After further discussion, Councilman Runnels moved to deny approval of this
ordinance.
Mayor Halter noted the need for direction on street specifications to be
made to the staff at an earlier date.
Councilman Boughton moved to direct the staff to calculate cost estimates
for constructing Holleman and Dartmouth wide enough to handle four lanes of
traffic plus a continuous left hand turn lane and report to the Council in
two weeks.
Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of
6-1.
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FOR: Councilmen Anderson, Boughton, McIlhaney, Prause, Reinke, Runnels
AGAINST: Mayor Halter
Mayor Halter stated that this motion deals with Agenda Item Nos. 14 through
17, and proceeded with Agenda Item No. 18.
Agenda Item No. 16 - A public hearing concerning the need for street
improvements on Holleman Drive.
Agenda Item No. 17 - Consideration of an Ordinance declaring the need.
A~enda Item No. 18 - Consideration of an Ordinance ordering an Election on
April 7, 1984.
City Secretary Jones presented the item.
Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1504 ordering an
Election on April 7, 1984.
Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0.
A~enda Item No. 19 - Consideration of contract relating to services for the
April 7, 1984 Election.
City Secretary Jones presented the item.
Councilman Reinke asked why the number of voting machines to be used is
being increased to fifty-six (from fifty in the April 1983 election).
City Secretary Jones stated that 1984 is a presidential election year and
the number of registered voters will be larger.
Councilman Boughton moved to authorize a contract for election services
between Texas Voting Systems, Inc. and the City of College Station, in the
amount of $2,000.00.
Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously,
7-0.
Agenda Item No. 20 - Discussion of professional service contracts with
various Architectural Engineering firms for Capital Improvement projects.
Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He requested that
the Council grant the staff permission to enter into negotiations with the
following firms for professional service contracts on the listed projects,
as follows: Lincoln Center - C.R. Watson & Associates; Southwood
Maintenance - Phillip Morley & Associates; Police Station - Emmett Trant &
Associates; Central Fire Renovation - James Holster. He further stated
that the right-of-way survey work on the Lincoln Extension is complete,
with the exception of one tract, and requested that the Council authorize
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~he staff to negotiate a design contract with Engitech Inc. for the street
)lans. He suggested that a group comprised of himself, Mr. George Ford,
and two or three members of the Council screen possible firms to do the
~esign of the Utility Service Center, and after selection of a firm return
~_o the Council for permission to contract.
~he Council concurred on the Capital Improvements Council Committee serving
in this capacity.
2ouncilman Boughton moved to authorize the staff to enter into negotiations
~ith the following firms for professional service contracts on the listed
projects, as follows: Lincoln Center - C.R. Watson & Associates; Southwood
~aintenance - Phillip Morley & Associates; Police Station - Emmett Trant &
Associates; Central Fire Renovation - James Holster.
Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously,
7-0.
Councilman Boughton moved to authorize the staff to negotiate a design
contract with Engitech Inc. for street plans for the Lincoln Street
Extension ·
Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of
6-0, with Councilman Prause abstaining from the vote.
Agenda Item No. 21 - Consideration of bids for High Service Pump No. 4 at
the Dowling Road Pump Station.
Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He referred to a
letter from Mr. Ed McDow dated February 15th referencing the bids for
installation of the fourth pump and site improvements at Dowling Road
Pumping Station. He stated that the recommendation is that the city award
a construction contract to Delta Electric Construction Company in the
amount of $133,683.00. He further stated that the staff is in accordance
with Mr. McDow's recommendation.
Councilman Boughton asked if the amount quoted included the price of the
pump.
Director of Capital Improvements Ash replied affirmatively.
Councilman Boughton moved to award the construction contract for the High
Service Pump No. 4 at the Dowling Road Pump Station to Delta Electric
Construction Company in the amount of $133,683.00.
Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 22 - Consideration of an ordinance amending Section 7 of
Ordinance 850 of the City of College Station, Texas relating to
landscapingL_ (84-800)
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3irector of Planning Mayo presented the item. He stated that the staff
recommends approval of this Ordinance with the amendments recommended by
the legal staff.
~ouncilman Prause moved approval of Ordinance No. 1505' amending Section 7
Df Ordinance 850 of the City of College Station, Texas relating to
landscaping, with incorporation of amendments submitted by the City
~ttorney ·
Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously,
7-0.
Mayor Halter commended Gerald Miller and the city staff for their work on
this project.
Agenda Item No. 23 - Consideration of an Ordinance amending Chapter 5,
Section 2(C)2 of the Electrical Code relating to qualifications for t]~e
master electrician license.
City Attorney Denton presented the item. He stated that this document
places in Ordinance form several changes in grading procedures that have
been adopted by the Electrical Examining Board.
Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1506 amending Chapter
5, Section 2(C)2 of the Electrical Code relating to qualifications for the
master electrician license.
Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously,
7-0.
Agenda Item No. 24 - Hear visitors.
No one spoke.
Agenda Item No. 25 - Closed session to discuss pending litigation
[6252-17(e)] and personnel [6252-17(g)].
The Council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public.
A~enda Item No. 26 - Action on closed session.
Councilman Boughton moved to reimburse Tony Jones in the amount of $350.00
for sewage backup damage claims.
Councilman Reinke seconded the motion which was approved, unanimously, 7-0.
Councilman Reinke moved to appoint Claude Davis to the position of
Municipal Judge, to complete the term left vacant by the resignation of
Bill Vance, and to appoint Philip Banks as alternate Municipal Judge.
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Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously,
7-0.
Councilman Anderson moved to appoint Rick Pustejovsky to the Structural
Standards Board/Building Code Board of Adjustments with his term to expire
4/84.
Councilman Reinke seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 27 - Adjourn.
Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting.
App~
Ga~y H~l~Mayor
Attest:
Dian Jones,~y Secretary
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