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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/1975 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES Regular City Council Meeting November 13, 1975 7'00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro-Tem Bell; Councilmen Gardner, Adams, Halter, Dozier, Bravenec; City Manager Bardell; Director of Public Works Ford; City Planner Mayo; City Engineer Ash; Building Official Koehler; Planning Assistant Longley; Adminstrative Secretary Moss MEMBERS ABSENT' Mayor Holt VISITORS PRESENT' See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of minutes of meeting of October 23, 1975. There being no objection from the Council, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell declared the minutes approved as written. Mayor Pro-Tem Bell informed those present of the award bestowed upon Mayor Holt by the Future Farmers of America. Mr. Bell noted that Mayor Holt was one of only five F.F.A. adult leaders in the United States to be given this award. A_g~enda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 3 -- Consideration of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 690 and establishing Park Land Dedication requirements and procedures. Councilman Bravenec pointed out two technical changes to be made in the proposed ordinance. Subject to the changes as noted, Councilman Bravenec moved to approve Ordinance No. 983 and Ordinance No. 984. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter. Councilman Bravenec explained the reasons for making the technical changes in the ordinances. Councilman Gardner stated that he supported the ordinance and offered two additional wording changes. Councilman Adams stated that he was basically opposed to the concept of park land dedication and felt that the City should buy required park land. The motion passed by the following vote' FOR-- Councilmen Bravenec, Dozier, Halter, Gardner AGAINST --- Councilman Adams Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning the K.F.O. tract. Councilman Adams moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 982 to rezone the 17.62 acre tract as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. . The motion was seconded by Councilman Dozier. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting November 13, 1975 Page 2 Councilman Halter moved that the motion be amended as follows' That the density on the tract should not exceed 13 dwelling units per acre; that the City be granted a right-of-way at the junction of Lassie Lane and the future street in the K.F.O. tract; and that if any part of the proposed ordinance is found to be invalid, the entire ordinance is invalid. The proposed amendments were seconded by Councilman Bravenec. Councilman Dozier expressed his concern ahat the Council not begin to grant conditional zoning. Councilman Dozier suggested that a new zoning distri ct be established. Mayor Pro-Tem Bell asked Mr. Frank Kahan what the projected density of the development was to be. Mr. Kahan stated that the maximum density of 13 dwelling units per acre would be acceptable to him but that the proposed invalidity amendment to the original motion seemed unreasonable to him. Mr. Kahan stated that the adjoining property owners were in favor of the proposed development. Mayor Pro-Tem Bell called for the vote on the amendments offered by Councilman Halter. The amendments failed by the following vote' FOR --- Councilmen Halter, Bravenec AGAINST --- Councilmen Adams, Gardner, Dozier Mr. Kahan stated that he was still willing to accept limitation of density and granting a right-of-way. Councilman Gardner suggested the possible alternative of planned unit development. Councilman Gardner spoke against the proposed rezoning stating that the length of the development would act as a barrier to future development and that there was a need for further planning on the part of the developers. He further pointed out that the length of any resulting block or cul-de-sac in the development would violate the Subdivision Ordinance. Councilman Adams stated that there had been several plans for this area over the last ten years but that none of the plans had been adhered to. Councilman Dozier moved that the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 982 be tabled. The motion to table was seconded by Councilman Bravenec and approved by the following vote · FOR --- Councilmen Dozier, Bravenec, Gardner, Halter AGAINST --- Councilmen Adams, Bell Acting on the suggestion of Councilman Bravenec, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell directed City Manager Bardell to instruct the Planning and Zoning Commission to prepare an amending ordinance to the Zoning Ordinance to provide for a transitional low density apartment zoning district. A~genda Item No. 5 -- Consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance 690 as it pertains to sidewalks. / - MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting November 13, 1975 Page 3 Councilman Gardner explained the differences between the ordinance which he proposed originally and the ordinance under consideration as approved by the Development Controls Review Committee. Councilman Gardner moved that Ordinance No. 985 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bravenec. Councilman Adams questioned the effect of the proposed ordinance regarding the require- ments of sidewalk construction on streets such as major highways and freeways. Councilman Gardner replied that the ordinance applied only to streets built as part of a subdivision. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 985 was passed unanimously. Age_nda_Item No...6.-- Consideration of bids for construction of sidewalks. Councilman Gardner asked if consideration had been given to constructing a wider walkway in the natural area leading into Bee Creek Park. Mr. Bardell replied that the City planned to construct a bicycle path adjacent to this walkway following its construction. Councilman Bravenec asked what amount of money would remain in the City's Contingency Fund following the expenditure of $12,000.00 for this project. City Manager Bardell advised that approximately $36,000.00 would remain in the Contingency Fund. Councilman Dozier moved to accept the bid of Ted Wyatt Concrete. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 7 -- Consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance 853 and establishing effective dates for application for the $3~000.00 exemption of the assessed valuation of residence homesteads of persons sixty-five (65)..years of age an,d ove~_. City Manager Bardell explained the necessity for the proposed amendment. Councilman Halter moved the adoption of Ordinance 986 amending Ordinance 853. The motion was seconded by Councilman Adams. Councilman Dozier suggested that the council should consider raising the exemption to $5,000.00. Councilman Dozier pointed out that such action would have no effect on any other area taxing body. Councilman Dozier requested that this item be put on the agenda for the next meeting of the Council. Ordinance No. 986 amending Ordinance No. 853 was passed unanimously. At the request of Councilman Dozier, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell directed City Manager Bardell · to place the issue of raising the exemption on the agenda for the next meeting. ~_enda Item No. 8 -- Consideration of the abandonment of a segment of Old Jersey Street at the intersection of Dexter Drive. ] !' MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting November 13, 1975 Page 4 Mayor Pro-Tem Bell, acting as Council Liaison to the Safety Committee, explained the reason for the proposed abandonment. City Manager Bardell stated that if this action were apppoved by the Council, necessary field surveys could begin and persons living in the area could be notified of the action. Councilman Bravenec suggested that the area resulting from the closing of Old Jersey Street be developed into a small park and that the existing right-of-way be preserved as a bicycle path. Mayor Pro-Tem Bell requested that Councilman Bravenec present this question to the Parks and Recreation Committee and directed City Manager Bardell to have the professional staff begin actions necessary to close the portion of Old Jersey Street. City Manager Bardell pointed out that access to the garage of the McNeil residence at the corner of Old Jersey and Dexter Streets would have to be preserved. Mr. Jack Inglis of 607 Jersey Street stated that although the idea of a bicycle path had merit, he felt that there was not adequate room in this area to develop a park. Mayor Pro~Tem Bell appointed Mr. Inglis and Mr. Dick Vrooman to serve on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Agenda Item No. 9 -- Don Martell to discuss utility provision outside of City Limits. Mr. Don Martell presented plans for a proposed subdivision in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Mr. Martell requested that he be allowed to extend and tap the 12 inch water line serving Agency Records Control to provide service to this subdivision. In response to a question by Councilman Halter, Mr. Martell pointed out the limit of the 100 year flood plain on the subject property. Mayor Pro-Tem Bell recommended that official action be deferred until the professional staff could review the proposal. Agenda Item No. 10-- Conside?ation of date for annum! Christmas Open Hous~e. Mayor Pro-Tem Bell set the date for the Open House on Thursday, December 18, 1975 between the hours of 3 to 5 p.m. with a brief City Council meeting to be held at 5-00 p.m. Agenda Item No. 11 -- Consideration of F~riday, November 28, 1975 as an official holiday. There being no objection, Mayor Pro-Tem Bell declared Friday, November 28, 1975 an official holiday. Agenda Item No. 12 -- Other business. City Manager Bardell informed the Council that as on January 1, 1976 Brazos County would assume full support of the County's Civil Defense effort. Mr. Bardell brought up the question of raising the median on Jersey Street to prevent left turn traffic from crossing the median entering and exiting the Redmond Terrace Shopping Center. Mr. Bardell stated that there were three options open~ to the City in this area' 1. Repaint and stripe the median and erect no left turn signs. 2. Raise the median at City expense. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting November 13, 1975 Page 5 3. Request that the Highway Department replace the raised median. The Council recommended that the median be stripped and signed in an effort to control the situation. Councilman Halter stated that he wished to compliment the Parks Department for the recent improvements to Parkway Park. Councilman Gardner requested that a report from the Charter Revision Commission be forthcoming at the earliest possible date. Councilman Gardner requested that the Council be supplied with activity reports from the Board of Equalization and the Municipal Court. Mr. Bardell stated that the Council could be provided the monthly policy activity report. Mr. Jim Riebel, representing the Oxfam American organization for famine relief, spoke to request the City's support for their program. Mayor Pro-Tem Bell recommended that no action be taken until a further background study of this organization could be made. Mayor Pro-Tem Bell called the meeting into recess for purpose of a closed session. The Council convened to open session. Agenda Item No. 13 -- Adjourn. Councilman Gardner moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned. APPROVED Mayor ATTEST Secretary REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 13, 19 75 7:00 P.M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW: 3. ~_~~.~ ,3~.;. ~ ..~-/~_ ~. ~ 1 1 t ® Se 1, 10. 11. 12. 17. 18. 24. 28 ~- ' 30. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76.