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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/22/1983 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIi MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1983 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Runnels, Prause, Anderson, McIlhaney, Reinke COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Councilman Boughton Assistant City Manager VanDever, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, City Engineer Pullen, City Secretary Jones, Parks Director Beachy, Planning Assistant Longley, Tax Assessor/Collector Dickson, Purchasing Agent McCartney, Fire Marshal Davis, Fire Chief /andua, Council Coordinator Jones, VOE Secretary Sultemeier. VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gary Halter with the following council members present: Councilmen Runnels, Prause, Anderson and Reinke. Prior to Agenda Item No. 1, Parks Director Beachy presented to the Council the prestigious "Member City Award" given by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation. He explained that the Member City Award is presented to the city that has done the most to further its athletic programs and the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation by achieving excellence in three categories. These are: 1) A significant increase in construction of athletic facilities for the City's programs. 2) A significant increase in participation in the various programs in the City. 3) Support for the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation post-season competition by serving as host for the regional and state tournaments on a regular basis. Parks Director Beachy stated that this award reflects highly upon the Parks and Recreation Department, the City Staff, members of the Parks and Recreation Board, and the citizens of College Station. Mayor Halter thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for their endeavors. 00 055 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1983 PAGE 2 A~enda Item No. 1 - Signin~ of proclamation designating the week of October 9, 1983, through October 15, 1983 as "Fire Prevention Week" in College Station. Mayor Halter signed the proclamation designating October 9-15, 1983 as "Fire Prevention Week". Fire Marshal Davis and "Sparky" accepted the proclamation. Agenda Item No. 2 - Council Concerns. Councilman Reinke stated her concern about the lack of school crossing guards, particularly at the Holleman-Glade and Francis-Williams intersections. Councilman Reinke asked that during October more emphasis be placed on solving some of the problems created by trash receptacles in public places. She stated that she had received letters from Tony Jones and Mark Sadowski concerning the trash problem at the Balcones Apartments. She asked what can be done about junked vehicles being stored on private property. Director of Planning Mayo stated that as long as the vehicle has current license plates and a current inspection sticker nothing can be done. Assistant City Attorney Locke stated that Lieutenant Kapella at the Police Department handles this type of problem. Councilman Runnels expressed his concern about the lack of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Langford and Haines. Councilman Prause stated that there is a need for additional school crossing guards. Councilman Anderson stated that he had received several complaints from citizens about a building use fee at Lincoln Center. Parks Director Beachy stated that some of the Parks Board members feel that some activities not sponsored by the PARD should be charged a maintenance fee. He further stated that the Parks Board will report their recommendations to the Council in October. Agenda Item No. 3 - Approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, September 7, 1983, and the Regular City Council Meeting, September 8, 1983. Councilman Runnels stated that on the minutes of September. 7th, page 4, paragraph 8, the word "Center" should be used instead of the word "City". Councilman Anderson moved approval of the minutes. 00 05S REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1983 PAGE 3 Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 5-0. Agenda Item No. 4 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of Bids for (1) Self-propelled asphalt recycler and stabilizer. Consideration of Bids for (1) half-ton pick-up truck. Consideration of Bids for (1) medium size automobile. Consideration of Bids for (2) five-six yard dump bodies. PLATS: Consideration of Bids for Southwood Athletic Park Lighting. A final plat - Walden Pond Townhomes (21.64 Acres) (83-232) A final plat - One Lincoln Place (9.03 Acres) (83-223) A preliminary plat - Family Tree (165.09 Acres) (83-312) Councilman Reinke requested that the preliminary plat for Family Tree be removed from the Consent Agenda. All other items were approved. Family Tree - (165.09 Acres) Director of Planning Mayo presented the item. He stated that the subdivision is approximately 1800' east of Wellborn Road on the extension of Rock Prairie Road. He explained the plat and the recommendations made by the City Staff. Councilman Reinke asked why the extension of Welsh did not go straight through. Director of Planning Mayo explained that if Welsh went straight through it would be too long and attract more traffic than it could handle. Councilman Prause asked about access to the property. Director of Planning Mayo stated that the staff recommends that both Welsh Street and Rock Prairie Road extensions be in place prior to any substantial occupancy of individual lots, in order to provide substantial access to the property. Councilman Reinke asked if there were any problems created by flood plains or sewer. Director of Planning Mayo stated that development in this ~irection is approaching the edge of what the City can handle. 00&057 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1983 PAGE 4 Councilman Runnels moved approval of the preliminary plat - Family Tree (165.09 Acres). Councilman Reinke seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 5-0. A~enda Item No. 5 - Consideration of the Final Recommendations from the Northgate Committee. Director of Planning Mayo presented the item. He stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission had a lengthy discussion concerning the final recommendations of the Northgate Committee, and at the October 6th meeting will arrive at some recommendations concerning the report. He further stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations will be brought to the Council at the October 13th meeting. Councilman Runnels stated that he was impressed with the thoroughness of the report. Director of Planning Mayo asked the Council for direction concerning the one-year "parking variance moratorium", which will expire this month. He stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission suggested that a policy be established, with the Council recommending to the Zoning Board of Adjustment that no parking variance in the Northgate Area be granted to any business that would create a more intense use than is already existing. Councilman Prause moved to accept the recoimmendations made by the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the one-year "parking variance moratorium". Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 5-0. A~enda Item No. 6 - Consideration of a Resolution to adopt the entire Comprehensive Plan - Plan 2000. Director of Planning Mayo presented the item. Councilman Reinke stated her concern regarding the "Thoroughfare Plan" section of the Comprehensive Plan - Plan 2000. She expressed her concern about the construction of major thoroughfares through residential areas. Councilman Runnels moved to approve Resolution No. 09-22-83-6 adopting the Comprehensive Plan - Plan 2000. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 5-0. Councilman McIlhaney arrived at the meeting. A~enda Item No. 7 - Consideration of Additional Funding for Brazos Animal Shelter. 00 058 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1983 PAGE 5 Mayor Halter presented a report on the proposed budget for the Brazos Animal Shelter. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder recommended that the Council approve additional funding for the Brazos Animal Shelter in the amount of $9497.00 from the General Fund Contingency Fund. Councilman Reinke moved to approve additional funding for the Brazos Animal Shelter in the amount of $9497.00 from the General Fund Contingency Fund. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 6-0. ~enda Item No. 8 - Consideration of selection of consultants for the Fire Substation No. 3. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He requested that the Council grant permission to the staff to enter into negotiations with the firm James Holster and Associates regarding a professional contract for the design of Fire Substation No. 3. Councilman Anderson moved to accept the recommendations of the City Staff relating to the retention of James Holster and Associates as consultants for Fire Substation No. 3. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 9 - Hear Visitors. No visitors spoke. Agenda Item No. 10 - Closed session to discuss possible litigation [6252-17(e)], personnel [6252-17(g)], and land acquisition [6252-17(f)]. ~he Council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. ~enda Item No. 11 - Action on closed session. Eouncilman Runnels moved to appoint Pam Jones as Deputy City Secretary to replace Lori Martin. 2ouncilman Reinke seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 6-0. ~ouncilman Reinke moved to appoint Lawrence H. Hubbell and Larry Mariott to the Community Appearance Committee. ~ouncilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 6-0. ~ouncilman Runnels moved to authorize the City to purchase the land for 31enhaven Park with the assurance that the land will not be used for oil · nd gas drilling or for ingress or egress for drilling. 00 059 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING tHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1983 PAGE 6 Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 12 - Adjourn. ~ayor Halter adjourned the meeting at 8:50 P.M. Attest: D Z a n~j'c~~n e s '~.~ ry Approved: .... G~ry H~lt~ Mayor / O0 O.GO (~'EST I~E~I~ CITY C~CIL ~TII~ TgUI~DAY~ ~ 22~ 1983 7:00 P.~. 20. 5 21. 22. 23. o 4e 0 25. 0 27, 11. 9o 13. 31. 5e 33. 17.