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CM 1986-10-21 Minutes of October 21, 1986 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in a special called session on Tuesday, October 21, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Coppell Town Center. The following members were present: Lou Duggan, Mayor Dean Wilkerson, Councilman ,--. Tom Morton, Councilman Bill Smothermon, Councilman Mark Wolfe, Councilman Dan Stanton, Councilman Mayor Pro Tem Dale Ware and Councilman Jim Cowman were not present. Also present were Acting City Manager Frank Trando, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons, and City Attorney Larry Jackson. The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Councilman Stanton gave the invocation. MAYOR'S REPORT Item 1: Mayor's report. A. Mayor Duggan informed the Council that the Parkwood drainage ditch is beginning to move forward; that a bidding was held recently to discuss engineering plans. Bids on this project are anticipated to be opened on October 30th with construction beginning around November 5th. A maximum of sixty (60) calendar days is anticipated for completion of the project. --~ B. Mayor Duggan then recognized Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Ray Smedul who spoke to the Council about who re- quested from the Council the establishment of an ad hoc Committee to study and define the proposed liquor ordinance. Planning and Zoning Commission has met on this item however they feel that a committee composed of citizens, Council Members, and Commission Members were needed in order to finalize a proposed private club ordinance. During discussion with Council, Chairman Smedul was informed that the infor- mation as sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission in the form of an ordinance was not intended to be the final product but merely serve as a guideline for the Planning and Zoning Commission to begin deliberations on this item. It was the intent that the Planning and Zoning Commission be allowed to change this proposed ordinance as they see fit. Following further discussion it was the consensus of the Council that rather than establish an ad hoc committee the Planning and Zoning commission would continue with Public Hearings and draft the final proposed private club ordinance among them- selves. C. Dr. Paul Geisel was then introduced to the Council. Dr. Geisel is the consultant that will be working with the City on the selection of a new City Manager. D. Acting City Manager Frank Trando informed the Council that an off-duty officer can be put at the intersection of MacArthur and Beltline Road but that it would cost approximately fifteen/- sixteen ($15.00 -$16.00) dollars per hour. This officer would be stationed at this point only during the one or two rush hours in the morning and evenings. E. Council was informed of a problem with the operation of the cement batch plant on Beltline Road. This plant does not have an SUP. They have been cited and the application has been made which would be forthcoming in the future. F. Council was informed of the City Staff working on updating the animal control ordinance. This will be done as soon as possible. Due to problems recently experienced by a resident of a Pit Bull. G. Request has been received from the State and Whiteco Development concerning the recent sign variance that was denied by the Council. The state has requested that this item be put back on the Agenda. Acting City Manager Frank Trando recommended that the City write a letter stating the reasons for the denial. It was a consensus of the Council to proceed along these lines. CITIZENS APPEARANCES Item 2: Consider citizens who wish to speak before the City Council. There were no citizens who wished to speak before the Council at this time. PUBLIC HEARING Item 3: PUBLIC HEARING - On Benefit Assessment Program for street and storm drainage improvements for Beltline Road north-south from IH635 to Beltline Road east-west. Mr. Bill Vandivort and Mr. David Black of SVB Real Property Services made the presentation to the Council on this item. Mr. Vandivort stated that his firm has done a comprehensive market study of the adjoining property owners and all properties will have enhanced value equal to or '-~ greater than the amount that will be assessed for street improvements. Mayor Duggan then declared the Public Hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of the proposed street assessment program. Those persons speaking were Mr. Mark Connell and Mr. Ted Searcy who both felt that the improvements to Beltltne would greatly enchance and improve the value of their adjoining property. Mayor Duggan then asked for those persons who wished to speak against the proposed street assessment. Those persons speaking were Mr. A. E. (Gene) Gaddy. Mr. Gaddy stated that he felt there was an error in the calculation of his front footage and asked that it be re-checked. Additional persons speaking were Mr. Jerry Jordan representing Hattie Mae Lesley property who was opposed to the street assessment and felt that the improvements to the road would not enhance their property values in the near future. Mr. James North representing Texas Utilities also spoke and felt that their property values would not be enhanced. Additional persons speaking against the street assessment ordinance were Mrs. June Chenault who is owner of the Northlake Creative Learning Center and also felt that her property values would not be enhanced. Following the speakers the Public Hearing was left open at this point. Mr. Vandivort then made additional comments and provided back-up infor- mation concerning SVB's findings concerning property value enhsncement. Following discussion and consideration on this item Mr. David Black of SVB recommended that the Public Hearing be left open and recessed to the October 28, 1986 meeting. Following further discussion by the Council ~-~ Mayor Duggan declared that the Public Hearing be held open and would be tabled to October 28, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Coppell Town Center. RESOLUTION Item 4: Consider approval of a Resolution closing the Public Hearing for street and storm drainage improvements for Beltline Road north-south from IH635 to Beltline Road east-west and authorizing the Mayor to sign. This item was tabled to October 28, 1986. ORDINANCE Item 5: Consider approval of an ordinance levying the benefit assessment for street and storm drainage improvements for Beltline Road north-south from IH635 to Beltline Road east-west and authorizing the Mayor to sign. This item was also tabled to October 28, 1986. WORK SESSION Item 6: Work session with St. Louis Southwestern Railroad on the Gateway Boulevard Project. Mr. Ted Searcy representing Southwestern Railroad Company made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Searcy stated that it was the Rail- roads original intention to develop a rail- served industrial park on their property located west of Beltline Road and south of Southwestern Boulevard. The offset intersection of Beltline, Denton Tap, South- western Boulevard was discussed at that time. Several alternatives were considered. It is the Railroads request that an intersection be con- structed which would provide ninety degree (90°) angles and would be located south of the existing Southwestern Boulevard intersection with Beltline Road. Mr. A. E. Gaddy spoke from the audience and stated that he felt that the Dairy Queen property would be damaged by moving the intersection from its existing side farther to the south. Discussion was held by the Council concerning alternatives for the improvements to this intersection. The general consensus of the Council was to extend Bullock Street into the new proposed Gateway Boulevard and to leave Southwestern Boulevard as a two-way road. No final decision was made at this point. Item 7: Consideration and discussion of RUD (Road Utilities District) matters within the City of Coppell. Attorneys for the Road Utility District made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Hurt stated that a Road Utility District is not like a Municipal Utility District in that the City would not have the same kinds of problems and liabilities that are experienced in a Municipal Utility District. The Highway Department did approve the implementation of a Road Utility District at a hearing held previously in Austin. Mr. Hurt also stated that there is a possibility of the Road Utility District financing the cost of paving MacArthur Boulevard from its present terminus north to its connection of MacArthur Boulevard in Lewisville. It was brought to the Councils' attention that the City's previous agreement with Lewisville concerning the extra territorial Jurisdiction did indicate that the City would not oppose a Road Utility District being formed for street improvements therefore no action by the Council was required on this item. Item 8: Consideration and discussion for withdrawing the City's authorization to allow a tract of land formerly owned by Lincoln Properties Company to be annexed into the MUD (Munici- pal Utilities District). Mr. Tom Craven of Lichliter-Jameson Engineers of the property formerly known as Lincoln Properties was present and requested that this item be withdrawn at this time. Mr. Craven stated that he was representing the new property owner and realized that they would have to get approval from the Municipal Utility District and the City before annexation into the MUD. REQUESTS AND PRESENTATION Item 9: Discussion and consideration of adopting a budget for the Economic Development Board. Councilman Smothermon requested that this item be tabled until a special work session can be held to discuss this item. Mayor Duggan stated that the item would be tabled until a special meeting to be held on November 4, 1986. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public) Item 10: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney. A. Discussion and review of Phase II Grant developments. B. Review settlement negotiations concerning a legal matter involving the Park property. C. Discussion with City Attorney concerning City Hall Security. The meeting was then closed for an Executive Session as allowed under the above stated Article. PUBLIC SESSION (Open to the public) Item 11: Discussion and consideration for authorization for Bill C. Dotson & Associates, Inc. to conduct appraisal on Phase II Park land. The meeting was declared open to the public. Councilman Stanton ~oved that the City authorize an appraisal to be conducted on Phase II Park ~-~ land to determine 1982 values as well as 1986 values of the property. Additionally, the appraisal is to determine todays values of Phase III park land. Councilman Morton seconded the motion and motion carried unanimously with Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion. The meeting was then adjourned. Lo-u Uugg~.n, Ma~'oxc ATTEST: b~-othy Ti~ns,~-C~ity Secretary MINUTES 102186 MNITS