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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-12/4/1990 .....-..."",., (1'0. iuD. fYJ--- () 0 r, IJ- -l (--, ( (j )!~1 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Chris Hawkins on December 4, 1990 at 6:35 p.m. Roll Call: Councilperson Linda Ahlers, Richard Newton, steve McKain, Cheryl Feigel and Ed McKnight were present. Mayor Chris Hawkins, City Manager Robert Stripling, Assistant City Manager Dave Draz, City Engineer Mike Jones, Director of Public Works Lloyd Wood, Police Chief Don Steele, City Attorney Ross Foster and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also present. Invocation: Councilperson Cheryl Feigel gave the invocation after which City Attorney Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: councilperson Ahlers moved to approve the minutes of November 20, 1990 as amended. councilperson Newton seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, MCKnight None Feigel Correspondence: Mayor Hawkins discussed correspondence from Bill G. Carter, Chairman, Tarrant County Delegation, concerning meeting to be held in Austin on December 13, 1990 to provide Council the opportunity to visit with Tarrant County Legislators prior to the 72nd Legislative Session. Councilperson McKain discussed correspondence from Metroport cities Partnership concerning city I s representative. Councilperson McKain requested that the City appoint a new representative and offered to serve the City in this capacity. Mayor ProTem McKnight stated support of Councilperson McKain's appointment. Mayor ProTem McKnight submi tted correspondence from the North Colleyville Neighborhood Association concerning the Marie Powell drainage issue, which is currently under litigation. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS: ...- ' , , , Steve Symonds presented Mayor Hawkins with a flag for the City of Colleyville. PUBLIC HEARINGS: City Council Minutes December 4, 1990 Page 2 1. Executive session section 2 paragraph paragraph In accordance with Article 6252-17 e - Land Acquisition - R.O.W. - Pool Road e - Land Acquisition - Park Land Mayor Hawkins explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Article 6252-17 Section 2 paragraph e - Land paragraph e - Land Acquisition - Park Land and that there would be no decisions or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 7:55 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:01 p.m. 2. possible Action of Executive session - In accordance with Article 6252-17 See 2 paragraph e - Land Acquisition - R.O.W. - Pool Road paragraph e - Land Acquisition - Park Land There was no action taken during the Executive Session. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Hawkins presented certificates of Appreciation to the Landscape committee, Transportation Committee and sign committee members. CONSENT * *3. Reading and PUblic Hearing - Resolution R-90-639- Consent Items a. Awarding Bid for Three (3) Pick-ups for Public Works b. Approval of Preliminary Plan - West Industrial Addition - Case P-90-860, requested by Southwest Bank c. Awarding Bid for Rehabilitation and Repainting Glade Road Ground Storage Tank Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read items a) and c) of Resolution R-90-639. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. City staff requested that agenda item b) be removed from CONSENT for discussion. councilperson McKain moved to approve agenda items I a and Ie of Resolution R-90-639. councilperson Newton seconded the motion. The vote being: City Council Minutes December 4, 1990 Page 3 Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, MCKnight None City Manager Stripling and City Engineer Mike Jones provided the City Council with background information concerning item #b) and requested that the submittal of a Final Plat be subject to final action by the Zoning Board of Adjustments on the requested variances to the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read item b of Resolution R-90-639. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. councilperson Ahlers moved to approve item b) of Resolution R-90- 639 contingent upon approval of variances and completion of drainage study prior to submittal of Final Plat. councilperson McKain seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, MCKnight None 4. Reading and Public Hearing Resolution R-90-642 Resolution Approving Proposed Cheek sparger Road Design Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-90- 642 in its entirety. Those present wishing to speak were: OPPONENTS: Jerry Staines, 3903 Martin Parkway, Renee Lawrance, 2901 Cheek Sparger Road, Antoinette Staines, 3903 Martin Parkway, John Haugh, 3907 Martin Parkway, Jan Brissey, 3901 Martin Parkway, Dan Janda, Jr., 1908 Ashton Court, Hollie White, 2904 Hickory Hill, who for the record, provided the City Council with an excerpt from the NCNA newsletter quoting, IItoo often we forget to thank our public officials when they are doing an exceptional job at protecting our interests. Mayor Hawkins has continuously spoken out against North Tarrant County Freeway, which would plow through the northern part of our city. Councilperson Feigel is also to be commended for her efforts of keeping a watchful eye on this proposed major roadway.1I As a member of NCNA, Mr. White stated opposition to Resolution R-90-642. Pam Borer, 4001 Martin Parkway, also spoke to the Council. Kathy Heller questioned Mayor Hawkins as to whether the City Attorney would be requested to provide a legal rendering of the minute order. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Mayor Hawkins questioned the City Attorney concerning the minute order from the State and the Master Plan. Councilperson Newton stated that, as a Councilperson, he has always tried to be upfront City Council Minutes December 4, 1990 Page 6 is hope that there will be some resolve to this unknown. If you take the 68' feet and reconfigure it, you can achieve everything that we need there by reducing the driving lanes to 11'feet, by reducing the shy distances to l' foot, the remaining width makes it possible for us to create a 19'foot landscaped, permanent median providing a safe shelter for vehicles crossing traffic, and it allows for an aesthetically pleasing buffer for residents on both sides of the street. Drainage is an issue in this city and this city is committed to addressing it. An outside 6" curb must be in place to help control the water runoff. By adding a 6" curb to the Colleyville side and the Bedford side, we could accomplish control of the water runoff to some extent and this would bring the total to 69' feet back of curb to back of curb. I believe that this is an offer that the state cannot refuse because we have negated their main point of contention, that of a safe shelter for vehicles crossing the traffic. If the state accepts this proposal, the matter would be settled and any further expansion of fear in your mind could only be accomplished with agreement from the City and ultimately agreement from the citizens. In addition, several new ordinances which are either in place now or in the works e.g,. the sidewalk ordinance, and the tree preservation ordinance, would give us basis for protecting this road from any further improvement. As you know pressures are building outside of Colleyville, and it is my goal to attempt to control the inevitable growth within our City to ensure that the growth is consistent with our vision of Colleyville, and secondly to act as a responsible elected official by taking advantage of outside of outside funding whenever an opportunity is consistent with that vision. I had intended, and may still, vote to support the resolution. I feel strongly about a safe median for two reasons: 1) I think it negates the argument that the state has offered for a wider roadway and it eliminates the possibility of ending up with an ever more undesirable scenario. I truly hope that you will work with us to put aside all your hurt feelings, ego, pride and mistrust and deal with this issue in an reasonable and rationale matter; 2) the second reason that I feel that I need to support this resolution with the 19' foot median. I personally drove to Watauga Road and attempted to make a left-hand turn crossing two lanes of traffic to the median to wait for traffic before entering my lane. I happened to have my children in the car with me which intensified what I felt as I negotiated this turn. I felt intense vulnerability and fear of harm in the center of that road and I drive an average size car. I could easily anticipate a situation in Colleyville with a van full of children being car pooled to school in mid-morning traffic. I want maximum safety for those children and for that driver. Just consider this, every inch that is taken away from the median, is an inch off the level of safety that van full of children or that teenager who's just started driving and miscalculates or you when your late to work or to a meeting. This is what I've had to City Council Minutes December 4, 1990 Page 5 the following: Heritage Boulevard, Martin Parkway, Jackson, Central and Brown Trail; and that the City provide for a rambling, jogging sidewalks; and the median and road sides be landscaped; and limit the number of trees to be removed. Councilperson Feigel recommended the following amendments to section 3, #7 concerning speed limit and truck traff ic control compatible, not with the designed lane width, but with a residential neighborhood and adequate street lighting that minimizes adverse impacts and is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Councilperson Feigel stated that the rules of procedures for the City Council provide the citizens an opportunity for comments with the City Council's discussion following the closing of the Public Hearing. Councilperson Feigel read the following comments: III believe it is time to bring this issue to some closure and I think you agree. For over a year, this issue has placed your property values and those of your neighbors, who are not quite as vocal, in jeopardy as well, with the negative publicity. Cheek Sparger has been described as everything from a super street to a mess of potholes. Potential buyers have a legitimate fear, a fear of the unknown and they'll steer away from any kind of housing that creates doubt or question. I was a home buyer and I know the kinds of things people look for. There are too many other choices out there for them to purchase a home or for them to seriously consider a home that carries doubt or question. I don't believe there is any disagreement on what the options were that we had to consider, but let's take a look at them: 1) we could maintain a firm position on 68' feet. The State Highway Department has already rejected that proposal, and in all likelihood, would not accept it if we sent it to them again because it cannot negate their main point of contention that of a safe haven for vehicles crossing traffic; 2) the state offered us a counter proposal of 73' feet expanding the median from 13' to 20'feet to justify their contention that they need a safe haven. This created an issue of public safety for us to deal with. The community rejected that proposal; 3) the third option, we could do nothing. I firmly believe, and I know that some of you, also know this whether or not you admit it, that we cannot stop the ultimate improvement of Cheek Sparger, and that if we do nothing, the State will ultimately exercise its right of eminent domain with support from Austin because of the kind of development which is occurring at both ends of Cheek Sparger. We would have no control at that point. I believe, that the existing 1201 feet of R.O.W. would undoubtedly be utilized if they were forced to take this step. In this scenario we canlt control speed, we can't control traffic, we can't control anything; 4) I believe we have a proposal with the maximum of four (4) lanes, I make that very clear, that is much better for you and for your neighbors and there City Council Minutes December 4, 1990 Page 4 in stating his position concerning Cheek Sparger, therefore, there are no hidden agendas. Councilperson Newton outlined the process as follows: 1) the City will retain ownership of Cheek Sparger, and therefore, will establish the controls for the street; 2) the City Council met at the Metroplex Covenant Church prior to any formal communication with the State for a ; the City Council expressed a desire to establish a citizen Advisory's Committee which was rejected by the citizenry; 3) the City Council passed and forwarded a formal resolution to the State for a road width of 68' feet with 27 foot double lane widths; 4) the state responded with a formal rejection of the proposed cross section design and counterproposed with a 73' feet total width having 261 feet double lane widths and a 19' feet median; and 5) the Council desired additional facts to support the City's position and secured the services of DeShazo, Starek and Tang, Inc., who provided an appropriate analysis and recommended a total width of back to back curb of 71' with a double lane widths of 261 feet and a 191 feet median. Councilperson Newton stated that, in his opinion, Cheek Sparger needs to be improved which will cost several millions of dollars. The city has many needs for street improvement that will require over $40 million dollars by build out by the city. while the city only has a bondinq capacity of approximatelY $15 million. Councilperson Newton stated that the City needs to acquire funding support to assist the City in the improvements of Cheek Sparger. Councilperson Newton stated that he is not in support of six (6) lanes for Cheek Sparger. In summary, Councilperson Newton stated the following: 1) the City needs funding assistance; 2) the street design should be based on the functionality desired; 3) the lane width should be set for minimum State design quildelines to manage road capacity; and 4) the median width should provide appropriate safety factors since there are no riqht-of-way limitations. Councilperson Newton reviewed the City Engineer's recommendation for Cheek Sparger notinq that it provided less traffic capacity than the oriqinal 68' feet resolution and that it met all State and federal design quidelines. Councilperson Newton stated that, in his opinion, the difference between 68' and 69 I did not make any difference whatsoever with regard to citizen concerns over the construction of six (6) lanes. The State would have absolutely no justification for six lanes between the curbs when 120' of R.O.W. exist and could not build six lanes without the city's approval anyway. Mayor ProTem McKnight thanked the citizens and stated continued support for the 68' feet and requested that section 2 be amended to change 19' to 18' feet and change 69' to 68' feet; section 3 be amended to incorporate a drainage study to be completed and a 30 mph speed limit to be enforced and stop lights to be installed at city council Minutes December 4, 1990 Page 7 struggle with. What we are suggesting in this proposal is only one foot difference, and it provides maximum safety for our citizens. Now what I'm struggling with in retrospect it was wrong for me to pledge support for a plan that had no sound engineering basis, and I feel, that to vote for the 68' feet at this point with the knowledge that we now have would only compound that error by comprising the safety of our citizens, and particularly our children, and would be just to cover myself politically. This proposal is only one foot more than what you agreed to and it allows maximum safety for our citizens.1I Councilperson Ahlers stated that, as an elected official, she represents all citizens of the city. Councilperson Ahlers stated her support for this resolution. Councilperson McKain reviewed the determination factors for the road width. Councilperson Newton stated his support of the 69' feet resolution. Mayor ProTem McKnight stated that he felt the state would support the 68' feet resolution. councilperson Newton moved to approve councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Resolution R-90-642. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, Feigel McKain, MCKnight For the record, Mayor ProTem McKnight respectfully requested that Mayor Hawkins veto Resolution R-90-642 to provide the City council the opportunity for further discussion. The Council moved to agenda item #10. 10. Reading and Public Hearing Resolution Issuing Directive committee by the City Council Resolution R-90-641 to the Charter Review Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-90- 64l in its entirety. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Newton recommended that section 2 be amended to read: that Mont O'Leary is appointed as temporary Chairperson to convene the first meeting at which a permanent Chairperson is to be selected. Councilperson Newton recommended that the following be added: 1) review those sections dealing with limitations on where the Council can meet and provide for the need of the Council to meet with other City officials as a group from time to time; and 2) City Council Minutes December 4, 1990 Page 8 Consider the possibility of requiring that the Mayor vote on all matters before the Council. Mayor Hawkins recommended that the committee review citizen comments concerning the Charter. councilperson McKain moved to approve Resolution R-90-641 as amended by the city Council. councilperson Newton seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, McKnight None 5. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-90-797 - Establishment of Records Management Program Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-90-797. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF A RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE DEFINITION OF MUNICIPAL RECORDS; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR OWNERSHIP OF MUNICIPAL RECORDS; PROVIDING FOR POLICY FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR DESIGNATION OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER; PROVIDING ESTABLISHMENT OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT PLAN TO BE DEVELOPED, APPROVAL OF PLAN, AUTHORITY OF PLAN; PROVIDING FOR DUTIES OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEPARTMENT HEADS; PROVIDING FOR DESIGNATION OF RECORDS LIAISON OFFICERS; PROVIDING FOR RECORDS CONTROL SCHEDULES TO BE DEVELOPED, APPROVAL, FILING WITH STATE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RECORDS CONTROL SCHEDULES, DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS UNDER SCHEDULE, PROVIDING FOR DESTRUCTION OF UNSCHEDULED RECORDS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Newton stated that he would vote no to Ordinance 0- 90-797 because it legislates bureaucracy, and therefore, could not support it. Mayor ProTem MCKnight moved to approve councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ordinance 0-90-797. The vote being: Ayes: Ahlers, McKain, Feigel, McKnight City Council Minutes December 4, 1990 Page 9 Noes: Newton 6. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-90-798 - An Ordinance Amending the zoning Ordinance at the request of David Bagwell Co., Case Z-90-852. zoning change Request from AG to R-20, 19.91 acre tract out of the C.C. Doss Survey, Abstract 439, Tract 2A, Lot 2, Block 1 spruiell Teer Addition; Lot 1, Block 1, Lawrence Addition - Ashmore Phase III Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-90-798. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF ABSTRACT 439, C.C. DOSS SURVEY, TRACT 2A; LOT 2, BLOCK 1, SPRUIELL TEER ADDITION; LOT 1, BLOCK 1 LAWRENCE ADDITION (19.92 ACRES) TO THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS FROM AG TO R-20; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. councilperson Ahlers moved to approve Ordinance 0-90-798. Mayor ProTem MCKnight seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, MCKnight None 7. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-90-803 - An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance at the request of Norwood National Corp., Case Z-90-855. Zoning Change Request from AG to R-20, 56.282 acre tract out of the S. Cotrail Survey, Abstract 328, Tracts 5A, 5B, 5B2, 5B4, 5C, 5Cl, 5D, 5E; and the S.C.H. witton Survey, Abstract 1619, Tracts lA, lA3, lA4, lA5, lD, lE, lF, 1M, and a portion of lL, and the Griffith Estates, Lot 1, Block 1 - - Montclair Estates Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-90-803. Ross Calhoun, representative for Herman Smith & Company, 500 Grapevine Highway, suite 400, Hurst, Texas, was present to answer questions of the Council. Those present wishing to speak were: Adele Olbricht-Foster, 5105 Montclair Drive, Charles Foster, 5105 Montclair, Joyce McCrary, 5113 Camelot Drive, and Fred Sebesta, 1804 Avondale, who made the following points: 1) completion of an obj ecti ve drainage study; 2) zoning withheld City Council Minutes December 4, 1990 Page 10 until completion of the study; 3) and research the track record of engineering firm completing the study. councilperson Newton reviewed the discussion from the November 20, 1990 Council meeting. councilperson Newton questioned Mr. Calhoun as to the status of the drainage study. Mr. Calhoun stated that the Nathan Maier is the drainage firm that will be utilized and stated that the study should be completed in the next two weeks. There being no one else being present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 8. Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-90-636 - Final Plat Approval - Lakewood Case P-90-857 - 31.408 acre tract out of the T.J. Polson Survey, Abstract 1248, Tract IV, and the T.J. Christian Survey, Abstract 275, Tract lC and a portion of Tract l-TABLED councilperson Newton moved to remove Resolution R-90-636 from the TABLE. councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, McKnight None Councilperson Newton requested a report from the staff concerning the request for a drainage study. City Manager Robert Stripling stated that staff had not received the requested drainage study, and therefore, recommended denial. Raman Chandler reviewed drainage of earlier plats and discussed the ownership of downstream properties. Mr. Chandler requested assurance that the plat, as it is presented, is acceptable to proceed with the next development step. Mr. Chandler presented the Council with the following options: 1) plat be approved as presented subject to the city staff approving a drainage study, plan and engineering; 2) City Council direct Mr. Chandler to withdraw final plat approval pending the submission of plans as required by the City code and approval by the City staff within a reasonable period of time, suggesting 90 days, at which time the final plat would be resubmitted. Councilperson Newton stated that option #2 was preferable. City Attorney briefed the Council. Councilperson Feigel questioned why the developer proposed the 40' foot wide R.O.W. Mr. Chandler responded to increase the lot size. councilperson Newton questioned the violation of rear setbacks. Mr. Raman Chandler formally withdrew Case P-90-636 and requested a work session concerning the case. 9. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - ordinance 0-90-801 - An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance at the request of City council Minutes December 4, 1990 Page 11 Larry Cole companies, Case Z-90-865, zoning Change Request from CC to PUD-R, 8.9320 Acre Tract out of the S.C.H. witton survey, Abstract 1732, Tract 2A, and the J. Doss Survey, Abstract 441, Tract lAl - Woodland Hills - 10th Filing Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-90-801 in its entirety. Those present wishing to speak were: PROPONENTS: Jerry staines, 3904 Martin Parkway, Karen Thompson, 3103 Glen Dale, Butch Johnson, 3304 Bowden Hill Lane, representative for Woodland Hills Homeowner's Association, and Sil, 2904 Glen Dale. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Bearing was closed. Councilperson Newton questioned the utilities of the subdivision. Larry Cole, of Larry Cole Companies, reviewed the plans for the Council. Ci ty Manager Robert Stripling summarized the staff issues of concern. Councilperson Ahlers questioned the specifications for private streets. 11. Discussion and Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Grapevine for Collection Development and Library Services Janis Robertson, Library Director, City of Grapevine, was present to answer the questions of the City Council. councilperson Feigel moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with the city of Grapevine for Collection Development and Library services in the amount of $20,000. councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: None: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, McKnight None 12. Discussion and Consideration of Storer Rate Increase - Dan Murrell, General Manager Dan Murrell, Storer Cable, was present to answer questions of the City council. councilperson McKain questioned location of cable offices and questioned if there are areas of the City that are currently not being served. councilperson McKain requested log of complaints. councilperson Feigel questioned the quarterly report. Mayor Hawkins questioned the City's control of the franchise fee. councilperson Newton questioned the justification of the proposed rate increase and asked if a current service man had been nrovided to the City. Mr. Murrell cited the dramatic cost in programming and aqreed to nrovide the city with a current service man. quarterly renorts of service ~erformance and quarterlY revenue and City Council Minutes December 4, 1990 Page 12 eXDense documentation. all of which are reauired bv the franchise. 14. Discussion and Consideration of UTA Proposal Providing Public Input Process as part of the Master Plan Update David Tees, Urban Institute, UTA, was present to answer questions of the City council. Mayor Hawkins questioned if Hr. Tees would be the facilitator of the Public Hearing. councilperson Newton reiterated this concern. Mr. Tees stated that the proposal may be amended to include this function. councilperson Feigel stated that this process takes the development of the Master Plan out of the political arena and provides an opportunity for the community to provide input into the process. Councilperson Newton stated that he had no problem with the process. councilperson Newton questioned Mr. Tees concerning the development of criteria for the selection of the various committees. councilperson Feigel questioned Mr. Tees concerning the development and distribution of the survey and questioned the usage of subcommittees to survey various groups within the community. Mr. Tees clarified the facilitator process for the Council. councilperson McKain requested that another work session be held on December 11, 1990 to clarify this process. 15. Discussion and consideration of request by Monticello Home Association for a stop sign Installation Chief steele briefed the City Council. Councilperson Feigel questioned the usage of a traffic count as a basis for a decision since the intersection is used primarily as a pedestrian crossway and stated that the Council has an obligation to address this issue of pedestrian safety as we encourage pedestrian traffic in our reauirement for open spaces. Counicilperson Feiael suaaested that a stop sian be placed at this location and that traffic count auidelines be reevaluated in similar areas across town where there are existina open spaces and future development of open spaces. Councilperson Newton noted that he felt speed limits in residential subdivisions should be 25 mph and questioned the cost of changing the speed limit signs within the City. The City Council was polled concerning the installation of a stop sign and voted 5 ayes. 16. Discussion and Consideration of Mandatory Training for commissioners and Board Members requested by councilperson Ahlers --~.... Councilperson Ahlers briefed the Council concerning the importance of having adequately trained Commissioners and Board Members who serve the City. The City Attorney stated that the City Council cannot establish mandatory training, but may establish suggested City Council Minutes December 4, 1990 Page 13 procedures. The City Council discussed the incorporation of this clause into the City Charter. Mayor Hawkins suggested a written packet of information be made available to the Commissioners and Board Members. Mayor ProTem McKnight directed that City staff research the availability of training programs for the various commissioners and Board Members. 13. Discussion and Consideration of Establishing a "Volunteer Library Fund Donation" This agenda item was deferred until the next Council meeting. STAFF REPORTS: 20. City Manager's Report City Manager Robert stripling presented the Council with correspondence from the County Commissioner. The City Attorney reviewed the draft sign ordinance for the Council. The Council directed that the draft sign ordinance be distributed to the Sign Committee for review and consideration to be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as for review by the City Council. CITIZEN COHHENTS: 21. citizen Comments/Presentation Regarding Items not on the Agenda None 22. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying Council Agenda Action for the Meeting of November 20, 1990 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-90-643 Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-90- 643 in its entirety. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Newton moved to approve Resolution R 90-643. councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, MCKnight None 23. Adjournment councilperson Ahlers moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:31 a.m. City Council Minutes December 4, 1990 Page 14 Councilperson Newton seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, McKain, Feigel, McKnight None Respectfully submitted, ~odo-t;2~ LaVada JOhnSO~ city Secretar n Approved on:UV / nJ.H.JG It: / (/C; I Note: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of the above Council meeting is available upon request.