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City of Colleyville
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Colleyville, Texas 76034
817.503.1000
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Tuesday, February 17, 2015 City Council Chambers
PRE COUNCIL MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
5:00 P.M.
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
THIRD FLOOR
CALL TO ORDER
PC-1 Presentation and discussion by Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) and
Trinity River Authority (TRA)
PC-2 Update and discussion of the 2014 Water and Wastewater Master Plan and
Water and Sewer Rate Study
PC-3 Discussion of the February 17, 2015, City Council regular agenda items
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, Subchapter D
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with attorney on legal issues raised
by public hearing or action items on the agenda
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with attorney relative to Heritage
Avenue right-of-way (access and Creekside plat)
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with attorney on contemplated
litigation (Camden Lock LLC)
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with attorney regarding litigation -
Billy McCullough v. City of Colleyville
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with attorney regarding litigation -
Michael S. Newman v. City of Colleyville and City of Keller
Section 551.072 - Real Estate - Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease,
or value of real property for City facilities
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Section 551.087 – Economic Development - Discuss or deliberate regarding
commercial or financial information that the City has received from
business prospects that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in
the City and with which the City is conducting economic development
negotiations; deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a
business prospect
RESUME REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
INVOCATION: Pastor Jeff Strickland, Colleyville Assembly of God
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Assistant City Attorney Cathy Cunningham
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION READING AND PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER
AND TAKE ANY ACTION(S) NECESSARY RELATIVE TO ITEMS
DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION - Resolution R-15-3844
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
Announcements of civic and charitable events
Presentation of calendar events and updates
Announcements of awards and recognition
Presentation of a donation to the Colleyville Public Library for the
2015 Summer Reading Program from the Robert J. & Helen H. Glaser
Family Foundation in the amount of $10,000 - by the Colleyville
Public Library Foundation, Cecilia Monacelli, President
Proclamation in recognition of the Robert J. & Helen H. Glaser Family
Foundation – Mayor David Kelly and Library Director Mary Rodne
Proclamation in recognition of the Colleyville Heritage Cheerleaders
earning first place in the 2014 American School Spirit Award - Mayor
David Kelly
In recognition of Colleyville's featured business - Studio Movie Grill,
5655 Colleyville Boulevard, Angie Roberts, Head of Private Sales and
Group Events - Mayor David Kelly and Economic Development
Director Marty Wieder
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4. CONSENT: READING AND PUBLIC HEARING- Resolution R-15-3845
4a Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of
February 3, 2015
4b Approval of a proposal for bank depository services with Wells Fargo
Bank
5. ORDINANCE(S): SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
5a Ordinance O-15-1948
Consideration of a Special Use Permit for a second hand goods shop
on Lot 8A, Block 1, of the Thompson Terrace Subdivision located at
5117 Colleyville Boulevard, Suite A, Case ZC14-028
6. ORDINANCE(S):
FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
6a Ordinance O-15-1949
Consideration for a Special Use Permit for a telecommunications
tower on Lot 5R-1, Block 1, of the Andy Felps Addition, located at
4003 Colleyville Boulevard, Case ZC14-027
7. RESOLUTION(S): READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
7a Resolution R-15-3846
Consideration of an appointment to the Architectural Review
Commission
7b Resolution R-15-3847
Consideration of an appointment to the Colleyville Events Steering
Committee
7c Resolution R-15-3848
Consideration of appointments to the Colleyville Sidewalks
Committee
7d Resolution R-15-3849
Consideration of appointments to the Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee
7e Resolution R-15-3850
Accepting a proposal for funding the full reconstruction of State
Highway 26/Colleyville Boulevard
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8. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON
THE AGENDA
9. REPORTS
Colleyville Library Board Meeting Minutes - October 27, 2014
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - January 12, 2015
Monthly Financial Report - January 2015
10. ACTION/RESOLUTION: DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A
RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR
FEBRUARY 17, 2015 - READING AND PUBLIC HEARING -
RESOLUTION R-15-3851
11. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify this agenda was posted on City Hall bulletin boards Friday,
February 13, 2015, by 5:00 p.m.
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary
Any matter on this agenda may, at the discretion of the governing body, be
opened for public comment and discussion.
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special
accommodations, please advise the City Secretary at least 48 hours in advance at
817.503.1133, and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2015 City Council Chambers
Mayor David Kelly called the Pre Council meeting of the Colleyville City Council to
order on February 17, 2015, at 5:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor David Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Taylor, and Councilmembers
Carol Wollin, Chuck Mogged, Chris Putnam, Tom Hart and Jody Short
City Manager Jennifer Fadden, Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Terry Leake, Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Chris Fuller,
Police Chief Mike Holder, Assistant Police Chief Robert Hinton, Fire Chief Brian
Riley, Economic Development Director Marty Wieder, Parks Manager James
Hubbard, Public Works Director Bob Lowry, City Engineer Jeremy Hutt, Field
Operations Manager Ken Tywater, Finance Manager Karen Hines, Interim
Community Development Director Adam Marsh, Communications and Marketing
Director Mona Gandy, Strategic Services Manager Adrienne Lothery, Information
Systems Manager Chris Pena, Assistant City Attorney Cathy Cunningham, and City
Secretary Amy Shelley
PC-1 Presentation and discussion by Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) and
Trinity River Authority (TRA)
Public Works Director Bob Lowry presented this item and introduced Wayne Owen,
Tarrant Regional Water District and Fiona Allen, Trinity River Authority, who gave
presentations on their respective organizations and briefed City Council.
Councilmember Putnam asked Mr. Owen if there are 700,000 acres of storage
capacity and if only 63 percent is in use. Mr. Owen replied correct.
Councilmember Putnam asked Mr. Owen why water costs are increasing, if overall
water demand is down. Mr. Owen replied the same fixed costs are spread out
over fewer gallons. He explained less water is spread over a lower number of
units delivered, which is the actual rate for what is charged.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked Mr. Owen if there is a problem with the duplication of
raw water providers, given that the need to spread the commodity around is
regional. Mr. Owen replied this is actually being addressed by developing of
shared infrastructure, such as with the City of Dallas.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned Mr. Owen if there has been consideration given
to merge these together to cut costs by having one infrastructure to increase
efficiencies. Mr. Owen replied they are asked this frequently, and the regional
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service providers have been created to respond to specific needs at specific
locations at specific times. He explained that some provide wastewater treatment;
some provide water treatment; some provide both water and wastewater
treatment; and some provide just raw water supply.
Councilmember Putnam stated a huge component of the Trinity River Vision (TRV)
project is to benefit Fort Worth’s economic development. Mr. Owen replied
correct.
Councilmember Putnam asked Mr. Owen if Colleyville citizens are taking on water
increases to pay for Fort Worth’s economic development. Mr. Owen replied not at
all. He further explained the uses for both the TRWD General and Revenue Funds.
He stated the General Fund is supported by tax revenues and oil and gas leases,
which are then used for flood control and levee maintenance, the Trinity trail
system, Eagle Mountain Park, Twin Pointes Park, and the Trinity River Vision (TRV)
project. He stated the Revenue Fund is supported 100 percent by water supply
sales, which is then used for reservoirs, pipelines, wetlands, future water supplies,
operation and maintenance of the pipelines, pump stations and reservoirs, and
energy to pump supplies to customers. He stated these funds are not
interchangeable.
Councilmember Putnam stated the revenues received from the oil and gas leases,
since they are constructed on the reservoirs, could be used to offset the water
rates, if they were applied to the Revenue Fund, as opposed to economic
development activities. Mr. Owen stated the reason they do not is because those
reservoirs were constructed with general obligation debt, and the General Fund
owns those assets; therefore, the revenue accrued from those mineral properties
are limited to just the General Fund.
Councilmember Putnam stated those general obligation debt proceeds were
created to create water sources, and then the oil and gas revenues came in. Mr.
Owen replied some cities own the water utilities, such as Arlington, with Lake
Arlington. He stated the Arlington Foundation used this as a way to use oil and
gas revenues.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked Mr. Owen if this was something dictated as a statute,
or was it a board-made decision. Mr. Owen replied it was a dictate by the way the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board treats assets.
Mayor Kelly stated each revenue has to be kept separate for accounting purposes.
Councilmember Putnam stated that is fair. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated this is a
district. Mr. Owen explained their district is set up relative to special legislation
specific to water districts and state laws.
Councilmember Putnam asked Mr. Owen if they sell water to oil and gas
companies for the purpose of fracking and how much of that impacts capacity. Mr.
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Owen replied it is less than one percent of their total water sales, and the water
rate for fracking purposes is twice the raw water rate.
Councilmember Mogged stated it was a political decision of the TRWD Board
regarding the use of the oil and gas lease revenues. Mr. Owen agreed.
Councilmember Putnam stated if the $50 million was applied to the revenue side
of the equation, rather than economic development, then the water bills would not
be going up 10 percent, they would be going down, particularly in a period of
decline in consumption.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked TRWD Boardmember Mary Kelleher if that had been
discussed with the board. Ms. Kelleher replied she would certainly bring it up to
the board and follow up on it.
Councilmember Putnam asked Mr. Owen if 70 percent of the General Fund is going
to the TRV. Mr. Owen replied the TRV project is capped at the original $64 million
in TRWD contributions.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked Mr. Owen if there is a cap on the total contributions.
Mr. Owen replied yes.
Mayor Kelly asked Mr. Owen what would be the timeframe to construct a new
reservoir. Mr. Owen replied it would take at least 25 years.
Councilmember Putnam questioned Mr. Owen regarding if it is important to build
the pipeline from the Richland-Chambers Reservoir. Mr. Owen replied we do not
have the ability to move the water without the pipeline from the wetland.
Councilmember Putnam stated it does not increase the capacity. Mr. Owen stated
it does not increase the supply, it just helps to move the supply to where it is
needed.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned Mr. Owen regarding if there is a reason why the
revenues from the minerals are used for capital improvements within the district in
which it is collected. Mr. Owen replied it can be used for operation and
maintenance within the General Fund.
Mayor Kelly questioned Mr. Owen regarding how much rain is needed to really
make a difference, in a short time span. Mr. Owen replied it depends on where
and when it rains within the watershed. He stated there are a lot of factors that
determine how bountiful the rain actually is.
Mayor Kelly questioned Mr. Owen regarding zebra mussels, and how they will
impact water services. Mr. Owen replied it is an operational and maintenance
concern, and they are working to address this issue in conjunction with customers.
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Councilmember Putnam asked Mr. Owen if the zebra mussels are in Cedar Creek.
Mr. Owen replied no; however, they are showing up at Lake Ray Hubbard.
Councilmember Putnam asked if there are any other raw water suppliers other
than TRWD. Ms. Allen replied no, TRA has no other place to get water from.
Councilmember Mogged questioned if there is an analysis done, mid-year, given
the watering restrictions. Ms. Allen stated those numbers are looked at beginning
in May, and refunds are given to their customers if there are any overall cost
savings.
Councilmember Putnam stated he totally understands the TRA administration;
however, he stated he does not agree with TRWD’s administration of revenues.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned Ms. Allen if the numbers are reflective of the
progressive increase in poplulation in the marketplace. Ms. Allen replied yes, and
infrastructure replacements are constructed to meet the population growth to
2040.
Councilmember Putnam questioned Ms. Allen regarding the raw water costs from
TRWD, if the cost is grossed up before it gets to TRA; and what is the premium we
pay. Ms. Allen replied, for example, the rate for the 2015 budget is $1.09 per
thousand gallons, and they add $1.82 to treat. She stated in 2020, TRWD is
anticipating $1.55 per thousand gallons, and TRA is adding $2.08 to treat.
Councilmember Putnam stated he is trying to separate the treatment costs from
the raw water costs. Ms. Allen stated those are the figures.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked Ms. Allen if those are being inflated to present
dollars, or for the need for expansion. Ms. Allen replied they are being inflated.
She added they keep up with what is going to be needed or maintained. She
stated a comprehensive master plan is being done currently for Tarrant County to
meet those demands through 2050.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked Ms. Allen if there may be an integration or partial
integration with direct re-use of wastewater. Ms. Allen replied it is currently an
ongoing discussion in the DFW area for this opportunity.
Councilmember Short stated it may not be impacting Colleyville as much as the
eastern neighbors, such as the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD). He
then asked Ms. Allen how these two things are happening at the same time. Ms.
Allen stated one of the problems with NTMWD is that they have to provide water
to those customers, regardless of growth; therefore, they are seeking additional
opportunities to help with their current situation.
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Councilmember Short asked Ms. Allen if Dallas is in Stage One watering
restrictions. Ms. Allen replied yes, and their reservoirs are at 70 percent.
PC-2 Update and discussion of the 2014 Water and Wastewater Master Plan and
Water and Sewer Rate Study
Public Works Director Bob Lowry presented this item and briefed the City Council.
Jeff Sober, with Garver, presented this item and briefed City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned if the Hall-Johnson water tower is lower than
needed for this plane. Mr. Sober replied yes, it is a factor of elevation in that
tower. He stated had it had a higher elevation, it would have an elevated
pressure; however, the interconnectivity of piping is a factor to consider as well.
Mayor Kelly stated he thought the L.D. Lockett ground storage tank was supposed
to satisfy Colleyville’s long term water storage needs. Councilmembers Hart and
Wollin concurred. Mr. Sober replied that the ground storage tank (GST) is one of
the best system improvements done; however, it is not the answer for the next 20
years, as it does not provide elevated storage capacity for the low pressure plane.
Councilmember Mogged questioned Mr. Sober regarding if the elevated storage
tank (EST) is the second lowest option. Mr. Sober replied that the capital cost of
an EST is more than the GST; however, when looking over a 20-year period, the
costs are equal.
Councilmember Mogged stated the booster pump station and pipelines are more
expensive. Mr. Sober added those options do not solve our pressure challenges.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated even with a power outage, the gravity pulls from the
EST. Mr. Sober replied yes.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned Mr. Sober regarding his percentage
recommendation for emergency storage needed, other than the 15 percent, which
is what is already being stored. Mr. Sober replied that is a policy decision based
on public safety needs under extreme conditions. He stated there are no such
standards or requirements noted in the industry.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated he would like to know if 15 percent is sufficient,
given emergencies may occur during the more problematic times during the day.
Mr. Sober stated it could be an issue as to what may be available, but that must
be a decision made by the City Council.
Councilmember Short questioned Mr. Sober regarding what is the driving factor
from the high plane to the low plane, given there is no development in the low
plane. Mr. Sober replied 80 percent of the water usage is in the low-pressure
plane.
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Councilmember Mogged questioned Mr. Sober regarding if the water usage is for
the year 2040 or from 2014. Mr. Sober replied yes to both, as the graph
represents current and future water usage over time.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned Mr. Sober regarding what is restricting the flow,
given the current elevated storage tanks. Mr. Sober replied the pipes in the
ground are restricting the flow.
Mayor Kelly questioned Mr. Sober regarding if the L.D. Lockett GST is being
considered in any of these equations. Mr. Sober replied yes, all of them.
Mayor Kelly questioned Mr. Sober regarding storage, and where does the L.D.
Lockett GST fit into the scenario. Mr. Sober replied it is able to solve all of the
storage needs, except in the event of a loss of power, since it will rely on the
pump station to get the water out of it; therefore, all that is left are the ESTs.
Mayor Kelly questioned Mr. Sober regarding if a generator will help in those
situations. Mr. Sober replied yes, the water storage would be provided; however,
the pressure would not be met within the entire system.
Mayor Kelly questioned Mr. Sober regarding if the EST would help with the
pressure. Mr. Sober replied yes, but only for a very short period of time.
Mayor Kelly stated being concerned that the GST was not being considered in the
modeling. Mr. Sober replied the GST does have the capability to supply the EST to
keep them operational, and that it is necessary. Mayor Kelly stated in emergency
situations, there may be a need to drop those PSI levels.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned Mr. Sober regarding what is the turnover ratio of
our static capacity; how many times is the water turned over in a 24-hour cycle.
Mr. Sober replied the modeling is looking at worst case and average day demands.
He stated he does not know the water ratio turnover. Director Lowry stated this
time of year, the tanks are not kept full as irrigation is at a minimum, and the
water can be recycled.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked Mr. Sober if the modeling has taken into
consideration the City’s CIP for improving, replacing or upsizing infrastructure. Mr.
Sober replied this map includes all of the CIP projects being implemented within
the master plan; therefore, this is the best case scenario.
Councilmember Short questioned Mr. Sober regarding how long the state has
mandated a PSI of 35. Mr. Sober replied for a long time.
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Councilmember Mogged questioned staff regarding if there is a margin of safety
below the 35 PSI, relative to firefighting. Fire Chief Brian Riley replied it would not
be much below that.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned staff regarding if all of the fire mains are
segmented, or are they at the maximum pressure, aside from the rest of the
neighborhood. City Manager Jennifer Fadden replied that fire hydrants are
connected to the same water lines that serve the City.
Councilmember Mogged questioned Mr. Sober regarding if the $55 million is
projected to be spent over the 20 years, or spent all at once. Mr. Sober replied
there are near-term and long-term improvements outlined in the plan, and all
have been ranked over time to appropriate funding for them.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned staff regarding when a four-inch meter would be
used. Director Lowry replied the City currently uses four inch meters for the
soccer and ball fields.
Councilmember Short questioned staff regarding why someone would have such a
large meter. Director Lowry replied in order to irrigate a large area, a large
amount of water would be necessary.
Councilmember Short questioned staff regarding if three or four smaller meters
could do the same thing. Director Lowry replied you could not get the coverage.
He stated there is an issue with watering now, with the two day a week watering,
such as with the schools or playground fields.
Councilmember Mogged stated the larger meters are with the larger institutions,
such as the City, churches, and schools. Director Lowry concurred and added
grocery stores and restaurants.
Councilmember Mogged questioned staff regarding of the $55 million, what is
needed over the next five to seven years. Director Lowry replied $33 million is
needed in the next five years. Councilmember Mogged stated the open gap is
somewhere around $16-17 million. Director Lowry concurred.
Councilmember Putnam stated he viewed increasing the rates to cover the City’s
capital improvement needs as a separate issue from the cost of water increases
from TRWD/TRA. He stated when we accept the rate increases from TRWD/TRA,
without challenging how they are managing their business, we are willing to be
exploited, and we are agreeing to pass those rates to our residents. He stated it is
so very clear that TRWD has the revenue means to not pass along all these
increases, and it is inherently unfair that our residents have to subsidize economic
development. He asked City Council what is the forum in which a discussion can
be had with other regional partners, so that Colleyville does not have to accept the
status quo.
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Mayor Kelly stated we can only control what we can control, and we could go to
other water sources, such as Fort Worth, but they are more expensive than TRA.
He stated in the past, we have absorbed TRWD/TRA rate increases. He stated we
have aging infrastructure, and so do they.
Councilmember Mogged stated there appears to be two issues: 1) there are higher
marginal costs for TRWD in getting the water here; and, 2) those funds being used
for economic development projects. He stated TRWD’s board had already made
those decisions. Councilmember Putnam stated he would like to challenge that
board.
Mayor Kelly stated there may be some restrictions in place. Councilmember
Putnam stated there are none. Mayor Kelly stated Mr. Owen quoted some
restrictions in that the funds cannot be comingled.
Councilmember Putnam stated we are passing along increases without challenging
the resource. He stated we should question what TRWD is doing with our money.
Councilmember Mogged said someone should be going to those board meetings to
better understand this. Councilmember Putnam agreed.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated we need to know what is truly being done with the
separation of these funds. He agreed we should go to their decision makers.
Councilmember Short stated there are some questions to be formulated for their
attorney or staff members. City Manager Jennifer Fadden agreed.
Councilmember Putnam stated some staff energy needs to be spent to see if there
is a forum to ask the questions about their funding.
Mayor Kelly stated rates have nothing to do with oil/gas lease revenue on the
other side. Councilmember Putnam stated they can apply those to debt reduction
rather than economic development, staff or overhead costs. Mayor Kelly stated
we can do the same, but it is a choice we make, and that is a policy choice they
are making.
Councilmember Putnam stated he does not agree that Colleyville residents should
have to subsidize the costs to pay for Fort Worth economic development efforts.
Mayor Kelly stated he did not believe any funds we are paying are being used to
pay for those efforts.
Councilmember Putnam stated Mr. Owen stated there may be some cross
pollination between various administrative functions, so maybe we are subsidizing
those efforts.
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Councilmember Putnam stated not being comfortable with passing along raw water
rate increases, understanding this is what is going on with our core supplier.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned staff regarding if TRA is the only vendor for
purchasing water. City Manager Jennifer Fadden stated we are contractually
obligated to the TRA.
Councilmember Putnam stated we should do something other than blindly
agreeing to a raw water cost increase from TRWD.
Mayor Kelly stated we do not blindly pass along those rate increases. He stated we
have questioned their increases. Councilmember Putnam stated we are accepting
their justification; however, he does not accept it.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated we need to better understand the laws that govern
TRWD’s funds.
Councilmember Putnam stated we need to take an active role in understanding
how TRWD’s economics work, so that we can attempt to influence them. Mayor
Pro Tem Taylor stated we need to learn more about the district. Councilmember
Putnam agreed.
Councilmember Wollin stated she agrees with Councilmember Putnam in that we
need to understand what the statute is, and what the general obligation bonds
they sold actually states regarding use.
Mayor Kelly stated we are paying for what we are receiving.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned staff regarding the contracting parties for the
water project. City Manager Jennifer Fadden stated there are five contracting
parties for the TRA water project. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated they should be
faced with these same issues.
Mayor Kelly stated we can seek to understand their statutes, and then query the
board for how those funds are being used. He stated we have to focus on how
they are using our dollars.
Councilmember Putnam stated he would like to see if there is anything that would
legally prevent TRWD from using oil and gas revenues to actually offset the
expenses of their Revenue Fund from the General Fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned staff regarding what validates the price per
gallon TRWD charges. Councilmember Putnam again stated he would like to know
what legally prevents them from using the oil and gas revenues to offset expenses
of their Revenue Fund from the General Fund.
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Mayor Kelly stated they are using it for specific items they have outlined, just as
Colleyville did with its gas well revenues. Councilmember Putnam stated it is
different because TRWD is using that revenue specifically for one city’s economic
development efforts rather than for all cities.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated those properties are in Fort Worth.
Councilmember Putnam stated we do not have another supplier source as they are
required to service everyone in their jurisdiction.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned staff regarding if the contract is forever. City
Manager Jennifer Fadden stated Colleyville has a contract with TRA that is in place
until such time as their debt service is retired. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated then
we could seek another contract. City Manager Jennifer Fadden replied as long as
TRA no longer has debt for the water project we are a part of. Councilmember
Putnam stated it would never be cost effective.
Mayor Kelly stated the question to be asked of TRWD is “if the oil and gas
revenues received is for that site-specific revenue to the project, or is it from other
sources being funneled to that project within the general account.”
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated he would like to know specifically what it is. Mayor
Kelly agreed and stated they would find out.
City Manager Jennifer Fadden asked City Council, relative to the City’s rate
structure, if they would like staff to seek a legal opinion before making a decision.
Councilmember Short questioned staff if there is some urgency in making this
decision. City Manager Jennifer Fadden stated making the decision now allows for
time to educate the customers, and for preparing the budget.
Councilmember Short stated he would like to have the answers from TRWD prior
to making a decision. Assistant City Attorney Cathy Cunningham stated some
answers may go beyond statutes relative to those funds. She stated there are
restrictions on those funds and it may take a little more time to get those answers.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor said TRWD had stated there is a very broad authority to use
those funds. He stated there may be a cost involved in finding out these answers,
and we need to decide what we are willing to spend to get these answers.
Assistant City Attorney Cathy Cunningham stated it could be a lot of work. Mayor
Pro Tem Taylor stated we will need to know these costs.
Mayor Kelly stated they may have full discretion to use those revenues and;
therefore, how will that affect Colleyville on the supply side.
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Councilmember Putnam asked why we should be restricted to an agreement that
we cannot terminate. He stated they should be concerned with producing water
efficiently rather than funding economic development efforts. Assistant City
Attorney Cathy Cunningham stated there may be an opportunity in making a
request of their economic development records. She stated they have staff who
can take care of this request. She suggested if they are making economic
development efforts for just one city, then a recommendation may be made to
change their economic development policy.
City Manager Jennifer Fadden asked City Council if they would like more discussion
on a future agenda, relative to the elevated storage tank. Mayor Kelly stated he
needed some clarification as to the benefit of keeping the 15 percent of total
capacity by having the ground storage tank at L.D. Lockett pump water into the
elevated storage tanks. He stated the flow would come from TRA into the ground
storage tank to then be pumped into the elevated storage tanks. He stated
keeping 15 percent of our capacity is ESTs becomes less of a concern, but it does
not solve the pressure needed to the south.
Mayor Kelly questioned Mr. Sober regarding if power would be built into the
ground storage tank. Mr. Sober explained TRA has standby generators in the
event of an emergency. He stated some power can come from the Murphy station
too.
Mayor Kelly questioned Mr. Sober regarding if four million gallons at the 15
percent capacity is needed for future years. Mr. Sober replied it would be a .4
million-gallon deficiency. Mayor Kelly questioned Mr. Sober regarding if that takes
into account the pumping. Mr. Sober replied yes.
City Manager Jennifer Fadden stated she would not recommend a new rate
structure decided on in July, and then implemented in October. She stated she did
not believe one more meeting will produce a decision about the rate structure.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked if the rate structure is one decision and then capacity
is another. Mayor Kelly stated implementing the master plan and the City’s rate
structure has cost increases, outside of the pass-through rate increase, which will
go into the CIP.
Councilmember Mogged stated it seems like the new structure will depend on how
much debt we will take on, or pay as we go. City Manager Jennifer Fadden stated
the assumption is to pay as we go, with no debt service.
Councilmember Mogged stated he would like to see the other pieces of this puzzle
that would have to be funded, maybe at the first meeting in April. He asked from
an execution standpoint, what are we really talking about?
Director Lowry stated it will be a risk assessment and more of a policy decision.
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Mayor Kelly asked Councilmember Mogged if he would prefer to look at a
particular project. City Manager Jennifer Fadden asked if he would like to see a
scenario in which the $33 million could be executed in five years. Councilmember
Mogged stated he would like to see what that looks like.
City Manager Jennifer Fadden asked City Council if they needed additional
information relative to the elevated storage tank. Councilmember Hart stated he
understands the need. Councilmember Short asked why are we just now finding
out about this need for another elevated storage tank, and what prompted this
revelation that this is the solution. Mr. Sober stated there has been a lot of
changes since the last master plan that was done 20 years ago. He stated
changes in other parts of the city does have an effect on the water demand.
Mayor Kelly recessed the Pre Council meeting at 8:05 p.m. into Executive Session.
Mayor Kelly reconvened the Pre Council meeting at 8:20 p.m.
PC-3 Discussion of the February 17, 2015, City Council regular agenda items
There was no discussion of this item.
Mayor Kelly adjourned the Pre Council meeting at 8:24 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor
Kelly at 8:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor David Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Taylor, and Councilmembers
Carol Wollin, Chuck Mogged, Chris Putnam, Jody Short, and Tom Hart
City Manager Jennifer Fadden, Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Terry Leake, Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Chris Fuller,
Police Chief Mike Holder, Assistant Police Chief Robert Hinton, Fire Chief Brian
Riley, Economic Development Director Marty Wieder, Recreation and Library
Director Mary Rodne, Parks Manager James Hubbard, Public Works Director Bob
Lowry, City Engineer Jeremy Hutt, Interim Community Development Director
Adam Marsh, Communications and Marketing Director Mona Gandy, Strategic
Services Manager Adrienne Lothery, Information Systems Manager Chris Pena,
Assistant City Attorney Cathy Cunningham, and City Secretary Amy Shelley
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, Subchapter D
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with attorney on legal issues raised
by public hearing or action items on the agenda
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Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with attorney relative to Heritage
Avenue right-of-way (access and Creekside plat)
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with attorney on contemplated
litigation (Camden Lock LLC)
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with attorney regarding litigation -
Billy McCullough v. City of Colleyville
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with attorney regarding litigation -
Michael S. Newman v. City of Colleyville and City of Keller
Section 551.072 - Real Estate - Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or
value of real property for City facilities
Section 551.087 – Economic Development - Discuss or deliberate regarding
commercial or financial information that the City has received from business
prospects that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City and
with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations;
deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
Mayor Kelly explained the Executive Session had been called in accordance with
the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Section 551.071, Legal,
Section 551.072, Real Estate, and Section 551.087, Economic Development. He
further explained there would be no decisions made or action taken during this
time. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened at 8:06 p.m.
INVOCATION: Pastor Jeff Strickland, Colleyville Assembly of God
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Assistant City Attorney Cathy Cunningham
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION READING AND PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER
AND TAKE ANY ACTION(S) NECESSARY RELATIVE TO ITEMS
DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION - Resolution R-15-3844
This resolution was not needed.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
Announcements of civic and charitable events
Presentation of calendar events and updates
Announcements of awards and recognition
Presentation of a donation to the Colleyville Public Library for the 2015
Summer Reading Program from the Robert J. & Helen H. Glaser Family
Foundation in the amount of $10,000 - by the Colleyville Public Library
Foundation, Cecilia Monacelli, President
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On behalf of the Robert J. and Helen H. Glaser Family Foundation, Colleyville
Public Library Foundation President Cecilia Monacelli, presented a $10,000
donation to the Library for the 2015 Summer Reading Program. Library and
Recreation Director Mary Rodne expressed her appreciation to the Robert J. and
Helen H. Glaser Family for the annual donation in support of the Summer Reading
Program. She stated the Summer Reading Program would not be possible without
this donation.
Proclamation in recognition of the Robert J. & Helen H. Glaser Family
Foundation – Mayor David Kelly and Library Director Mary Rodne
Mayor David Kelly and Library Director Mary Rodne presented the Robert J. and
Helen H. Glaser Family Foundation a proclamation in recognition of the support
and donations provided by the Foundation. The Robert J. and Helen H. Glaser
Family expressed their appreciation for the recognition.
Proclamation in recognition of the Colleyville Heritage Cheerleaders earning
first place in the 2014 American School Spirit Award - Mayor David Kelly
Mayor David Kelly presented a proclamation to the Colleyville Heritage
Cheerleaders in recognition of earning the 2014 American School Spirit Award.
Various cheerleaders were present and expressed their appreciation to the City of
Colleyville for the recognition.
In recognition of Colleyville's featured business - Studio Movie Grill, 5655
Colleyville Boulevard, Angie Roberts, Head of Private Sales and Group Events
- Mayor David Kelly and Economic Development Director Marty Wieder
Mayor David Kelly and Economic Development Director Marty Wieder recognized
Studio Movie Grill and Angie Roberts, Head of Private Sales and Group Events, as
Colleyville's featured business. Ms. Roberts expressed her appreciation to the City
of Colleyville for the recognition.
4. CONSENT: READING AND PUBLIC HEARING- Resolution R-15-3845
4a Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of
February 3, 2015
4b Approval of a proposal for bank depository services with Wells Fargo
Bank
Mayor Kelly read Resolution R-15-3845 in its entirety.
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing at 8:48 p.m.
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Kathy Hadley, 204 North Timberline Drive, spoke in opposition to the bank
depository services with Wells Fargo Bank.
There were no others present wishing to speak and Mayor Kelly closed the public
hearing at 8:49 p.m.
Mayor Kelly stated commercial banking services are different than retail banking
services. Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer Terry Leake explained in
detail the level of service with this banking service.
Mayor Kelly stated a list can be provided to Ms. Hadley explaining those
commercial banking services.
Mayor Kelly moved to approve Resolution R-15-3845. Councilmember
Short seconded the motion.
The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 – Mayor David Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Taylor, and
Councilmembers Carol Wollin, Chuck Mogged, Chris Putnam, Jody Short,
and Tom Hart
5. ORDINANCE(S): SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
5a Ordinance O-15-1948
Consideration of a Special Use Permit for a second hand goods shop on
Lot 8A, Block 1, of the Thompson Terrace Subdivision located at 5117
Colleyville Boulevard, Suite A, Case ZC14-028
Mayor Kelly read the caption of Ordinance O-15-1948.
Interim Community Development Director Adam Marsh presented this item and
briefed the City Council.
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing at 8:52 p.m.
Sumer Morgan and Della Greener presented this item and briefed City Council.
Mayor Kelly questioned Ms. Morgan regarding if the 17 parking space requirement
would pose any issues. Ms. Morgan replied no.
There were no others present wishing to speak and Mayor Kelly closed the public
hearing at 8:54 p.m.
Councilmember Hart moved to approve Ordinance O-15-1948. Mayor Pro
Tem Taylor seconded the motion.
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The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 – Mayor David Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Taylor, and
Councilmembers Carol Wollin, Chuck Mogged, Chris Putnam, Jody Short,
and Tom Hart
6. ORDINANCE(S):
FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
6a Ordinance O-15-1949
Consideration for a Special Use Permit for a telecommunications tower
on Lot 5R-1, Block 1, of the Andy Felps Addition, located at 4003
Colleyville Boulevard, Case ZC14-027
Mayor Kelly read the caption of Ordinance O-15-1949.
Interim Community Development Director Adam Marsh presented this item and
briefed the City Council.
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing at 9:00 p.m.
Kathy Zibilich, 8150 N. Central Expressway #1475, Dallas, presented this item and
briefed the City Council.
Kathy Hadley, 204 North Timberline Drive, stated she is not opposed to the
monopole design, but thought it might look better on SH121. Her speaker card
indicates she is in opposition to this item.
Jeff Brand, 5217 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, spoke in opposition to this request with
concerns for the aesthetics of the pole design, given he will be developing the
adjacent property with restaurant uses. He stated he has concerns that the pole
might fall down on someone.
There was no one else present wishing to speak and Mayor Kelly closed the public
hearing at 9:12 p.m.
Mayor Kelly questioned Assistant City Attorney Cathy Cunningham regarding the
federal limitations or issues for City Council. Assistant City Attorney Cathy
Cunningham stated there are certain limitations on the City’s zoning in which they
have to work within, such as the gap in coverage. Mayor Kelly stated in terms of
gap in coverage, if certain requirements are met, the request must be approved.
Assistant City Attorney Cathy Cunningham stated the gap in coverage is
something that will have to be considered.
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Mayor Kelly questioned Ms. Zibilich regarding if there were other sites considered
for the tower. Ms. Zibilich replied she did not know what other sites were
considered for this request, or if the zoning on those sites would allow for it.
Mayor Kelly stated there are other towers in Colleyville such as on John McCain
and in Tara Village.
Councilmember Hart stated there is a tower at the Senior Center. Mayor Kelly
stated it is more of a tower with three sides, rather than a stealth tower.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned Ms. Zibilich if there will be any guy wires. Ms.
Zibilich replied it will be sunk into the ground.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned Ms. Zibilich regarding at what wind speed the
tower will hold before there is failure. Ms. Zibilich replied the tower is tornado
proof, but they will bend in a hurricane because there is something like water
pushing it over.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned Ms. Zibilich regarding who she represents. Ms.
Zibilich stated she represents Verizon Wireless.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned Ms. Zibilich regarding if the site across the street
was looked at. Ms. Zibilich replied there is another company that looks at the site
acquisition, and she did not know if that contractor spoke with Sprouts. She
stated sometimes the site is not good for engineering or the owner will not lease
the property.
Councilmember Mogged questioned Ms. Zibilich regarding the diameter of the
monopole base. Ms. Zibilich replied 30 inches at the widest point; however, she
did not know for sure.
Councilmember Mogged questioned if a flag on the pole would interfere with the
pole. Ms. Zibilich replied she did not believe it would interfere with anything.
Mayor Kelly stated the stealth monopole design is more appropriate. He
encourage everyone to look at the one at Tara Village.
Mayor Kelly questioned Ms. Zibilich regarding if the March 17th continuation would
allow for the 150 day period. Ms. Zibilich agreed.
Councilmember Wollin asked Mayor Kelly if the tower at Tara Village was required
to be a certain color. Mayor Kelly replied yes; however, stated not knowing what
color was chosen. Councilmember Wollin stated she would like to know the color.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated he believed it was gray, so that it would blend in with
the sky.
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Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated he did not think the pole falling down is a concern.
Mayor Kelly stated he would like to make sure other sites were considered;
therefore a site acquisition person may need to be present.
Ms. Zibilich stated she could bring forward an engineered design letter.
Ms. Zibilich asked City Council if they would like a site acquisition person to be
present to answer any questions at the next meeting. City Councilmembers
agreed.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated he would like for that person to be prepared to
answer any questions. Ms. Zibilich agreed.
This is the first reading of this item; therefore, City Council did not take any action
on this item during this meeting.
7. RESOLUTION(S): READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
7a Resolution R-15-3846
Consideration of an appointment to the Architectural Review
Commission
There was no action or discussion made on this item.
7b Resolution R-15-3847
Consideration of an appointment to the Colleyville Events Steering
Committee
Mayor Kelly read Resolution R-15-3847 in its entirety.
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing at 9:23 p.m.
There was no one present wishing to speak and Mayor Kelly closed the public
hearing at 9:23 p.m.
Councilmember Wollin moved to approve Resolution R-15-3847,
appointing Linda Barton to the Colleyville Events Steering Committee.
Councilmember Mogged seconded the motion.
The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 – Mayor David Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Taylor, and
Councilmembers Carol Wollin, Chuck Mogged, Chris Putnam, Jody Short,
and Tom Hart
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7c Resolution R-15-3848
Consideration of appointments to the Colleyville Sidewalks Committee
There was no action or discussion made on this item.
7d Resolution R-15-3849
Consideration of appointments to the Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee
There was no action or discussion made on this item.
7e Resolution R-15-3850
Accepting a proposal for funding the full reconstruction of State
Highway 26/Colleyville Boulevard
Mayor Kelly read Resolution R-15-3850 in its entirety.
City Manager Jennifer Fadden presented this item and briefed City Council.
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing at 9:28 p.m.
Tom Smith, 1217 Tuscany Drive, on behalf of the Colleyville Area Chamber of
Commerce, spoke in support of this resolution.
Kathy Hadley, 204 North Timberline Drive, spoke in opposition to this resolution
saying she would like to keep Colleyville rural, and stated concerns about the
increase in traffic and existing businesses, such as Luke’s Locker, leaving
Colleyville.
Bobby Lindamood, 4913 Jim Mitchell Trail West, spoke in support of this
resolution, but stated having concerns for landscaping or irrigation in the medians.
Craig Walter, 5910 Crescent Lane, spoke in support of this resolution.
The following persons did not wish to speak, but did register their support for this
resolution: Judy Chappell, 1716 Glade Road; Elizabeth Zeitlin, 1800 Glade Road;
Trip Buchwald, 1309 Ashford Court; David Medlin, 605 Montreux Avenue; and Tom
Aikens, 4500 Dartmoore.
There were no other present wishing to speak and Mayor Kelly closed the public
hearing at 9:41 p.m.
Mayor Kelly stated, in response to Ms. Hadley’s comment, Luke’s Locker is leaving
Colleyville due to economic development incentives offered by Southlake. He
stated staff did try to work with them to keep them in Colleyville.
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Councilmember Mogged questioned staff regarding what happens after the
approval and the timeline for construction. City Manager Jennifer Fadden replied
staff has been told 90 days to complete the plans, and that this can happen
concurrently with modifications at the regional level from the transportation
improvement plan. She stated another change that will need to happen, through
this process, is a modification to the metropolitan transportation plan, since it
currently shows SH26 as four lanes. She stated the timeframe for that is 12 to 18
months from now. She stated realistically the earliest this project will be funded
and ready to go to bid would be this fall, either September or October. She added
the funding would be available between September and October. The utilities will
be completed and out of the way, and by late fall or early 2016 before dirt turns.
Public Works Director Bob Lowry concurred.
Councilmember Mogged questioned staff regarding if the actual construction cycle
will be 30 months. City Manager Jennifer Fadden replied TxDOT has stated 30
months for construction.
Councilmember Mogged stated tonight’s discussion is to consider the NCTCOG
response to our request; however, there are many more discussions to be had
relative to medians and curb cuts along SH26. City Manager Jennifer Fadden
agreed, and stated staff is requesting City Council accept the funding proposal to
complete lanes five and six as the initial project, per City Council’s request in
December.
Councilmember Mogged moved to approve Resolution R-15-3850.
Councilmember Putnam seconded the motion.
Mayor Kelly stated NCTCOG made projections relative to traffic, both TxDOT and
NCTCOG stated the current traffic count does not warrant six lanes of
construction. He then explained the previous discussions relative to the roadway
construction. He added it does not seem fiduciarily responsible to spend $715,000
to redesign the roadway, especially since TxDOT had agreed to the change in the
cost of the plans originally. He asked City Council why the roadway needs to be
expanded to six lanes, due to projections for 15 years from now and why do we
want to spend money from our taxpayers’ pockets for the redesign of the plans.
He added he had hoped the roadway would stay as a parkway not a highway.
Councilmember Putnam stated he does not believe it will only be two and a half
years of construction; therefore, if we are going to put businesses through this
type of construction, it needs to be permanently future-proofed so that we never
put our businesses through that again. He added if you are going to spend that
amount of taxpayer, TxDOT, NCTCOG, or Colleyville money, it needs to be done
right the first time, and it needs to be a permanent solution. He stated the
argument is really to do nothing rather than something; however, if we are going
to do something, let us make sure it lasts forever.
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Mayor Kelly stated being in favor of doing improvements, since the infrastructure
is failing. He stated the current traffic projections do not support a six-lane
concept, it suggests a four-lane concept, but to be prudent and widen from the
inside, as to not disturb the businesses on the outside. He added being in favor of
this since this is our main street, not a six-lane highway situation, to preserve the
Colleyville character.
Councilmember Putnam questioned staff regarding if the pass-through financing,
with some amount of debt and associated interest, was the option for Phase 3.
City Manager Jennifer Fadden replied that was correct, but the option City Council
chose was the turn-back option.
Councilmember Short stated the turn back option was not available during the
discussions we had 18 months ago; however, it has now been put on the table.
Mayor Kelly concurred.
Councilmember Putnam stated this is a $1.7150 million dollar investment to future
proof it now.
Councilmember Mogged stated, according to NCTCOG, the traffic levels on SH26,
today, are at the 95 percentile of all four-lane highways in Texas. He stated there
is an uncertainty about when there will be a need for lanes five and six; however,
as part of planning, we look at 20 year horizons. He stated it would appear to
make sense to complete this construction now, when traffic counts are lower
rather than higher. He stated this can be done in a distinctive way and be very
Colleyville-like when completed.
Mayor Kelly stated this was addressed 18 months ago, based on NCTCOG’s and
TxDOT’s recommendations. He stated the traffic concerns will still exist moving
south past Brown Trail, since it will remain four lanes. He stated having a concern
that this is not fiduciarily responsible to spend money on the redesign.
Councilmember Putnam stated it is far more responsible than spending $40 million
on a four-lane roadway with a center median.
Mayor Kelly stated it is our main street through Colleyville, it should not be a six-
lane roadway.
Councilmember Wollin stated she concurred with Councilmember Mogged. She
stated those are not hard numbers, but she does not want to be within a five
percent margin, which states you must go with five or six lanes. She stated if we
are going to do it, let us do it right, and do it once. She stated there is no
guarantee down the road they will add the two additional lanes for us. She stated
it has taken them a decade and a half now to do something that should have been
done 15 years ago. She stated the turn-back option was not given to us in the
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beginning, and there is a non-tangible with that in that we can put our own stamp
and flavor on SH26, after it is built. She stated we can make it the Colleyville
Boulevard that we want it to be. We will not have to do what TxDOT says to do to
it. She stated that means more to her.
Mayor Kelly stated now we are going to have to fund $1.7 million. Councilmember
Wollin stated, according to a recent conference she attended, this is the new
normal, in that we are going to have to help fund transportation, to not expect
help from the state.
Mayor Kelly stated City Council had given direction to go with the expanded six
lanes, just do four lanes, and then do the turn-back option, with no money out of
our pocket. He stated that in December, City Council went with the option to have
NCTCOG and TxDOT fund lanes five and six at 100 percent, no money out of our
pocket.
Councilmember Putnam stated we did not all agree with the four-lane option, nor
the turn-back option with a four-lane construction. Mayor Kelly stated the
majority of the City Council did. Councilmember Putnam stated there would be no
reason to do the four lane construction with the turn-back option.
Councilmember Short stated NCTCOG did present the fact that the current traffic
numbers are at 95 percent of capacity. He stated they were not able to show us
other examples of roadways at this level. He stated he would like to know what it
is they would like for us to look like. He stated the community does not want that
level of congestion. He stated doing this all at one time is better than doing it
multiple times. He stated building the roadway from the outside in, creating the
median to construct lanes later if needed, was a good alternative when that was
the only thing on the table.
Mayor Kelly stated constructing six lanes was always an option too.
Councilmember Short stated that was not a fiscally responsible approach until this
time.
Councilmember Mogged stated the turn-back option allows us to have local
control, even if it means we pay $1 million toward the construction, which takes
care of the traffic congestion now and for a certain future.
Mayor Kelly stated having concerns for the community, in that this is Colleyville
Boulevard, not Colleyville Highway. He stated he does not want to lose the
uniqueness or character that Colleyville has.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated the landscaping will be drought tolerant and low
maintenance, and would be within the median. He stated the traffic counts
continue to decrease, moving south on Colleyville Boulevard, given the various
intersections. He stated the perception since 1998 was six lanes, but more so
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Colleyville was going to be a destination, not a pass through. He stated there will
still be traffic congestion south of Brown Trail, since it will remain four lanes. He
stated 60 percent of the roadway was going to be done for free, with the
remaining to be done through the turn-back option. He stated now we will be
responsible for 100 percent of the roadway forever to get the other 40 percent,
which did not make sense.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned staff regarding if the $1 million is solid from the
County Commissioner’s office. City Manager Jennifer Fadden replied
Commissioner Fickes has committed to providing that funding for this project;
however, we do not have a contractual agreement, at this point. She stated
Commissioner Fickes is on record, and the County staff has talked to our staff
about moving forward with documenting that commitment.
Mayor Kelly stated Commissioner Fickes has committed to him several times that
the $1 million is a hard dollar. City Manager Jennifer Fadden clarified that it was
for this phase of the project. She stated City Council may recall the County has
approximately $4 million in the current phase under construction.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated he believed Commissioner Fickes had committed
another $1 million to do Phase 2 before any of the turn back. City Manager
Jennifer Fadden replied this is that $1 million.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned staff regarding if we are looking at an additional
one-half million dollars on top of that. City Manager Jennifer Fadden replied
nothing has been formalized beyond that $1 million commitment for this phase of
the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned staff regarding if there is the ability to negotiate
down the $715,000 for the redesign. City Manager Jennifer Fadden replied TxDOT
is of the opinion that the estimate of $715,000, from the design engineer, is on
the high side, and has offered to assist the City in bringing that cost down.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated he knew where the Mayor was coming from;
however, the turn-back option changed the game and he has accepted that
Colleyville will be responsible for the roadway. He believes it will still be a
destination area, even with six lanes.
Mayor Kelly re-stated he wants it to remain Colleyville Boulevard not Colleyville
Highway.
Councilmember Wollin questioned staff regarding how the current businesses will
be helped during construction. City Manager Jennifer Fadden explained the
various programs by which the City can help those businesses, such as being a
marketing and advertising arm, during the construction phase. She stated a staff
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person is designated to make sure the Colleyville Boulevard businesses will be
assisted during this construction.
Councilmember Mogged stated having the Colleyville Chamber in support of this
helps to get it done too.
Mayor Kelly applauded the Colleyville Chamber, since this will be a community
effort.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor questioned staff regarding if a staff member will be
available to mobilize and help businesses remain open during the construction
phases. City Manager Jennifer Fadden replied yes, we have dedicated our
Construction Manager Craig Knight to be available to ensure businesses are
accessible during the construction. She stated he has a working relationship with
TxDOT to ensure everything runs smoothly in helping to advance this project.
Councilmember Wollin stated being in favor of daily updates to ensure everyone is
in the loop. She stated Grapevine provided an option for people to sign up to get
daily updates on their iPhones and such for the DFW Connector project. City
Manager Jennifer Fadden replied they just need to send an email to
colleyville@colleyville.com to subscribe to updates.
The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 – Mayor David Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Taylor, and
Councilmembers Carol Wollin, Chuck Mogged, Chris Putnam, Jody Short,
and Tom Hart
8. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON
THE AGENDA
Kathy Hadley, 204 North Timberline Drive, stated having concerns for the removal
of the bar ditches on Bransford Road. She stated it makes people be more careful
and slow down along this roadway.
Bobby Lindamood, 4913 Jim Mitchell Trail West, stated he hopes City Council will
have the same passion for the Glade Road discussion. He stated he would like
someone to make an addendum for full depth reclamation on Glade Road.
David Medlin, 605 Montreux Avenue, stated the Glade Road petition was not a
special interest group driven petition. He stated having concerns for the
construction on SH26, and hoped City Council will get it done right.
9. REPORTS
Colleyville Library Board Meeting Minutes - October 27, 2014
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - January 12, 2015
Monthly Financial Report - January 2015
There was no discussion of this item.
10. ACTION/RESOLUTION: DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A
RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR FEBRUARY 17,
2015 - READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION R-15-3851
This resolution was not needed.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Councilmember Putnam
moved to adjourn. Mayor Kelly seconded the motion.
The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 – Mayor David Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Taylor, and
Councilmembers Carol Wollin, Chuck Mogged, Chris Putnam, Jody Short,
and Tom Hart
Mayor Kelly adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:37 p.m.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE 3RD
DAY OF MARCH 2015.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary
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