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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-12/16/1997 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1997 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on December 16, 1997, at 6:47 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Donna Arp, Jack Martin, and John Grace were present. Mayor Richard Newton, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Dianne McWethy, Financial Analyst Anne Born, Public Services Director Jim Foster, Community Development Manager Doug Henderson, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, Economic Development Manager Mike Soab, Community Center Supervisor Lee Skeats, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. Councilman Don Butler was absent 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.074- Potential Litigation - Villas at Caldwell's Creek Potential Litigation - TCI Cablevision Personnel - The City Council may consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of public officers or employees, including the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, and City board and commission members. A complete list of the City boards and commissions is on file in the City Secretary's office. Mayor Newton explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 - Legal, and Section 551.074 - Personnel. He further explained that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:48 p.m., and reconvened at 7:35 p.m. ,-- -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1997 The invocation was given by Councilwoman Donna Arp, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCil AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Ms. Barbara Brown, 813 John McCain, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Colleyville Community Center & Library Association, Inc., thanked all committees, clubs, citizens, city staff, and Herman Smith for their contributions to the Colleyville Community Center and presented two checks to the City equaling $13,000 for stage lighting in the Community Center. Mayor Newton thanked Ms. Brown and the Board for their hard work and dedication to this project. Mayor Newton updated the Council on the use of the railroad tracks through Colleyville and advised that City Manager Bob Stripling had met with Mr. Martin, President of Fort Worth and Western Railroad, regarding the use of the rail line through Colleyville, and advised that quad gates could be installed at each of the crossings in the City at an extra cost to the City, which would make it possible for the trains to come through the City without blowing their whistles. Mayor Newton also announced that he had received a letter from Mr. Lou Riggin, and that he would review the letter and read it at the next regular Council meeting. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1337 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of December 2, 1997 b. Approval of Broker/Dealer Firms for investment purchases c. Approval of an engineering contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $30,212 for the preliminary design of paving improvements (including right-of-ways) of Hall Johnson Road from Colleyville Boulevard to Pool Road ~ -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16,1997 d. Approval of a contract with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $57,770 for the design of paving and water improvements in Woodbriar Estates e. Approval of a revised final plat of Ashmore #5 and a replat of Ashmore #4, Lots 7 and 8, Block 4, and Lot 11, Block 6, David Bagwell, applicant f. Approval of the final plat, Shalimar Addition, 19 acres out of the H. Hughes Addition, Abstract 656, Tract 1; owner/applicant: Mehrdad Moayedi, J.B.M. Development, Inc., south side of John McCain Road, west of Caldwell's Creek g. Approval of the replat, Lots 2R, 3R, and 4, Block 1, Glade Points-Phase 2, 7.134 acres, being all of Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1 of Glade Points-Phase 2; owner: Tommy Pigg, Greenway-Glade Partners, LP; applicant: Robert Pruett, USA Professional Services Group, Inc., north side of Glade Road, east of Heritage Avenue h. Approval of an engineering services agreement with Kimley-Horn, Inc., for roadway, wastewater, and water capital improvement planning in an amount not to exceed $80,000 I. Approval of an agreement between the City of Colleyville and the Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation for the services of holding of park land J. Approval of a date to be set for the public hearing and appeal of the decision by the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny a specific use permit for the sale of gasoline and alcoholic beverages on Lot 10, Block 2, Village Park Addition, locally known as the southeast corner of Colleyville Boulevard and Village Park Drive, Robert L. Pruett, P. E., applicant Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1337 in its entirety. Councilman Martin requested Item 3f be removed from the Consent resolution and acted on separately. Mr. Rich Munson, 1905 Hall Johnson Road, spoke regarding the City's Master Plan and Thoroughfare Plan and requested the lifestyles of those vvho live along Hall Johnson Road be protected or a fair market price be offered for their homes. He also inquired as to the completion date of the proposed roadway. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1997 Mr. Justin Joseph, 2313 Hall Johnson Road, spoke regarding the right-of-way, the center line of the proposed roadway, and the timeline for the preliminary design. Mr. Wallace Bowman, 2201 Hall Johnson Road, asked if the proposed widening is a "done deal", and stated his opposition to the widening of Hall Johnson Road due to the decrease in property values. There were no others wishing to speak conceming this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Mayor Newton reviewed the charge of the Master Plan Committee. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-97-1337 with the exception of item f, which was considered separately and item j, which was removed from the Council's agenda by the applicant. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. Item 3f Discussion ensued regarding the density and fencing along the roadway at the entrance to the proposed subdivision. Mr. Jackie Fluitt, Washington and Associates, was present to answer questions of the Council. Mr. Mehrdad Moayedi, applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council. Councilman Grace moved to approve Item 3f, the final plat of Shalimar Addition, 19 acres out of the H. Hughes Addition, Abstract 656, Tract 1; owner/applicant: Mehrdad Moayedi, J.B.M. Development, Inc., south side of John McCain Road, west of Caldwell's Creek. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1997 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, and Grace Nays: Councilperson Martin Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: 4. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A CITY/DEVELOPER AGREEMENT WITH REALTY CAPITAL CORPORATION DEVELOPMENT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, GUEST ADDITION City Manager Bob Stripling gave an overview of the proposed agreement, regarding the road alignment and zoning. Public Services Director Jim Foster reviewed the proposed roadway alignment, medians, maintenance of the medians, turn lanes, width of the proposed roadway, and access to the elementary school site. Mr. Richard Meyers, 7400 Monticello Parkway, Realty Capital Corporation, was present to ansv..er questions of the Council and spoke regarding the roadway alignment, hours of operation of the proposed businesses along this roadway, and stated he prefers the <IT" intersection for safety reasons. Discussion ensued regarding the hours of operation, intended uses, square footage, anchor stores, restaurants, traffic, and discussions with the Grapevine Colleyville Independent School District. City Manager Bob Stripling recommended the Council not vote on this item until the January 6, 1998, Council meeting. There was no action taken on this item. 5. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A WAIVER OF PERIMETER STREET IMPROVEMENT FEES BY DAN LINN, POTENTIAL LOTS 1R & 2, BLOCK 1, LINN ADDITION, 7001 WESTCOAT DRIVE Councilman Helling moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1997 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. Mr. Dan Linn, 7001 Wescoat Drive, applicant, requested the fees be waived. Mr. AI Zim, 7209 John McCain Road, spoke regarding the fees he was required to pay and stated he feels others should have to pay their portion of the City's required fees. City Manager Bob Stripling reviewed previous actions of the Council in similar situations. Councilman Grace moved to approve the waiver of perimeter street fees. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 6. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATING IN A JOINT LIBRARY PROJECT City Manager Bob Stripling reviewed the possibility of building a joint Library with the Cities of Grapevine and Southlake, with the size being approximately 45,000 square feet, and requested the Council authorize him to prepare a letter of intent that will lead to an interlocal agreement with the other two cities. Councilman Grace commended the City Manager for his persistence in this project. Councilman Helling moved to authorize the City Manager to write a letter of intent. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1997 Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS: 7. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. REPORTS: 8. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES -12/08/97 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES -12/01/97 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 10. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 16,1997 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-97-1338 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97 -1338 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak conceming this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Grace moved to approve Resolution R-97-1338, approving the final plat of Shalimar Addition, 19 acres out of the H. Hughes addition, Abstract 656; approving the waiver of perimeter street fees associated with the proposed Linn Addition, two-lot subdivision; and approving the authorization of the City Manager to prepare a letter of intent to participate in a joint library project with the Cities of Grapevine and Southlake. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. -7- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1997 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to adjourn. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. APPROVED THIS ~ DAY OFt ).. ml4. ry o NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS. ,1998, BY A VOTE OF S- AYES, Minutes taken an~=, Je n Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary -8-