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CM 1991-06-25 MIN-LITES OF JUNE 25, 1991 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Executive session on Tuesday, June 25, 1991 at 6:00 p.m. and at 7:09 p.m. for Regular Session in the City Council Chambers of the Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were present: Mark Wolfe, Mayor Peyton Weaver, Councilman Tom Morton, Councilman Jim Cowman, Councilman Ron Robertson, Councilman John Nelson, Councilman Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilman Thomas were not present at the meeting, having excused absences due to business trips. Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons and City Attorney Lawrence W. Jackson. REGULAR SESSION Item 1 Call to order Mayor Wolfe called the meeting to order. Item 2 Work Session A. PID (Public Improvement District) Catella Weldon Davis made a presentation to Council, seeking approval to go forward with the filing of a petition to begin the process of setting up a Public Improvement District. The consensus of Council was to accept the petition. B. General discussion related to posted agenda Item 3 Invocation Councilman Cowman led those present in the invocation. Item 4 Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Wolfe led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. EXECUTIVE SESSION Item 5-ES A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e), Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83, discussion with City Attorney concerning matter involving privileged communications between attorney and client. 1. Town Center Agreement 2. Potential claim against City B. Article 6252-17, Section (f), discussion concerning the negotiating position of the City with respect to agreements involving interests in land and the value of real property. 1. House Bill 916 2. Tax Abatement Agreement 3. Mardevco (4 Seasons) 4. Kaye Street Drainage C. Article 6252-17, Section 2. (g); discussion concerning personnel. 1. Boards and Commissiftis appointments 2. Discussion with City Manager related to personnel The City Council convened into Executive Session at 6:06 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 1991 as allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Executive Seesion and opened the Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. REGULAR SESSION Item 6 Approval of minutes: June 10, 1991 June 11, 1991 Councilman Weaver moved to approve the minutes of June 10, 1991 and June 11, 1991. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 7 Citizen's Appearances Those citizens who wished to speak during this time included: A) Mike Freestone of 809 Bullock stated that he came before Council in behalf of himself and other homeowners on Bullock Street. He presented a petition to Council and outlined the concerns of the homeowners in regards to drainage and road conditions on Bullock Street. He voiced concern over possible health problems due to water which would stand for long periods of time, sometimes weeks. He stated that he did not feel there was adequate police patrol in the neighborhood. B) Roy Cox of 817 Bullock reiterated the concerns he had regarding Bullock Road and drainage on the street, stating that water sometimes comes to within one inch of his home and aim voicing concern over possible health problems and insect problems with water which stands for long periods of time. Mayor Wolfe stated that Staff would be asked to look into what costs would be involved in taking care of these concerns, asking that Staff also take a look at the drainage program of Pinkerton School. Item 8 Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions to fill vacancies as declared under Section 8.04 F of the Home Rule Charter: A. Library Board - regular term to expire October, 1992 B. Building and Standards Commission - alternate term to expire October, 1991 C. Board of Adjustments - alternate term to expire October, 1992 Councilman Weaver moved that Dale Griffiths be appointed to the Library Board to fill the regular term which will expire in October, 1992; Mark Weisenbach be appointed to fill the Building and Standards Commission alternate term which will expire October, 1991; George Frnka be appointed to fill the Board of Adjustments alternate term which will expire october, 1992. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 9 Briefing by Larry Jackson, City Attorney, on one-half cent sales tax (House Bill 916). Councilman Morton moved that this item be postponed until the Council meeting of July 9, 1991 in order that all members might have the opportunity to be present. Councilman Weaver seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 10 Consider approval of a letter expressing appreciation to Representative Ken Marchant for his efforts in securing passage of H.B. 916 (Municipal Sales & Use Tax for Economic Development) - requested by Councilman Morton. Councilman Morton moved to approve a letter expressing appreciation to Representative Ken Marchant for his efforts in securing passage of H.B. 916. Councilman Weaver seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 11 A. Presentation of request for investment in the Coppell Chamber of Commerce by Bill Stearman. B. Discussion and consideration of referring this matter to the Economic and Business Development Board and/or the Finance Committee. Vicki Hart of the Coppell Chamber of Commerce came before Council to make a presentation of a request for an investment in the Coppell Chamber of Commerce. She asked for a Councilman to serve on a Coppell Chamber of Commerce Request for Funds Committee. She stated that a formal request for funds would come at a later time. Councilman Nelson moved to appoint Councilmen Cowman and Morton to a subcommittee to work with the Coppell Chamber of Commerce on the funding request which will be brought back to Council following review by the Economic Business Development Board and the Finance Committee. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. During further discussion, Mayor Wolfe stated that a funding request had come from the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce for a funding request of $10,000 for the Economic and Development trip for the upcoming year. The consensus of Council at this time was to notify the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce that the funding request of $10,000 has been denied. Mayor Wolfe stated that he would call the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce. Item 12 Discussion and consideration of calling a Public Hearing for July 9, 1991, to consider designation of the Rediform Tax Abatement Area as a Reinvestment Zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. Councilman Morton moved to approve calling a Public Hearing for July 9, 1991 to consider designation of the Rediform Tax Abatement Area as a Reinvestment Zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Section. City Attorney Larry Jackson stated that an agenda item to approve the agreement would need to be brought to Council prior to the Public Hearing at the Council meeting of July 9, 1991. Councilman Nelson seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 with Councilmen Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Weaver voting in opposition to the motion. Item 13 Consider appropriation of funds for a reception for Board and Commission applicants to be held at Town Center and setting a date. Councilman Nelson moved to approve the appropriation of funds of approximately $350, with the funds to come from the Council contingency funds, for a reception for the Board and Commission applicants to be held at Town Center and setting the date for September 9, 1991. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 14 Consideration and approval of a joint use agreement between the City of Coppell and the Coppell Independent School District regarding the baseball fields located at the Coppell Middle School and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Councilman Morton moved to approve a joint use agreement between the City of Coppell and the Coppell Independent School District regarding the baseball fields located at the Coppell Middle School and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 15 Consideration of a request from Superior Concrete Fence of Texas, Inc. to allow a non-brick screening wall to be constructed on the Food Lion property located at 635 East Sandy Lake Road. Building Official Dale Jackson made a presentation to Council, after which time he stated he recommends disapproval of the variance. Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb stated that this issue had been taken to a Planning Commission meeting and gave a report on the results of this meeting. He stated that while a vote had not been taken, he felt that the Commission was not in favor of the variance and that it would be his recommendation to deny the variance. Mr. Stemfeld of Superior Concrete Fence of Texas, Inc. made a presentation to Council. Following discussion by Council, Councilman Nelson moved to deny a request from Superior Concrete Fence of Texas, Inc. to allow a non-brick screening wall to be constructed on the Food Lion property located at 635 East Sandy Lake Road. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion to deny carried 5-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 16 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a zoning change request for Case #PD-116, Northridge Addition, from (TC) Town Center, to (PD-SF-7) Planned Development Single-Family-7, located at the northwest comer of Sandy Lake Road and I-Ieartz Road, at the request of D.R. Horton, applicant. Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made a presentation to Council. He stated that the owner of the land had asked that this request be denied without prejudice. Mayor Wolfe declared that the Public Hearing had been held open from the June 11, 1991 Council meeting. He asked if there were any citizens who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to this zoning change request. There being no citizens who wished to speak, Mayor Wolfe closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Morton moved to deny, without prejudice, a zoning change request for Case//PD-116, Northridge Addition, from (TC) Town Center, to (PD-SF-7) Planned Development Single-Family-7, located at the northwest comer of Sandy Lake Road and Heartz Road, at the request of D.R. Horton, applicant. Councilman Cowman seconded the motion. The motion to deny carried 5-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 17 Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat request for Northridge Addition, located at the northwest comer of Sandy Lake Road and Heartz Road, at the request of D.R. Horton, applicant. Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made a presentation to Council. Councilman Morton moved to deny a preliminary plat request for Northridge Addition, located at the northwest comer of Sandy lake Road and Heartz Road. Councilman Cowman seconded the motion. The motion to deny carried 5-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 18 Mayor's Report A) Mayor Wolfe reminded those present that the premier of the Coppell Video would ~'~ be Wednesday, June 26, 1991 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Town Center. He stated that the video would be shown at 6:00 p.m. B) Mayor Wolfe informed Council that the Lakes of Coppell has been released for development. C) Mayor Wolfe wanted Council to be aware of the fact that he would be meeting with the Mayor of Lewisville Thursday to discuss areas of mutual concern. D) Mayor Wolfe reminded Council that the Bulk Mail Facility would hold an Open House Sunday, June 30, 1991 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. E) Mayor Wolfe wished those present to be aware of the fact that the FAA has released a report on DFW Airport which will be presented to North Texas Council on Governments some time during the next 45 days. F) Mayor Wolfe asked Staff if a brick/wood wall which has been constructed on the Northlake Woodlands East //12 at Mockingbird and Beltline Road meets code restrictions. G) Mayor Wolfe stated that the Chase Company had placed a billboard which advertises Coppell and asked Staff if this was in any way contract zoning. City Attorney Larry Jackson stated that this billboard had been a purely voluntary move on the part of the Company and therefore not considered contract zoning. H) Councilman Morton asked Staff to check into the brick paver failures on MacArthur Boulevard at the Riverchase area. I) Councilman Weaver asked if Staff could report on the traffic signal at Bethel and Denton Tap. Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb stated that a status report should be forthcoming shortly. J) Councilman Weaver stated the Pecan Hollow Addition is shaping up nicely and that there are a couple of cul-de-sacs which may need to have parking restricted on them prior to the time people begin to move into the area. K) Councilman Weaver asked Staff to look into putting up no-parking signs on certain areas which are unoccupied such as some areas on Mockingbird, Parkway Boulevard and MacArthur Boulevard prior to the time homes are constructed. L) Councilman Weaver asked Staff to check into the weeds in hack of Jay VanZandt's home, stating that they were very high. M) Councilman Robertson asked Staff about the status of the picture which had been taken of Council. It was reported that these pictures could possibly be ready by the next Council meeting. lq) Councilman Morton asked Staff to look into the weeds on the east side of MacArthur just as you come out of Riverchase. Some of the areas are being mowed, others are not. Council also reported that there are high weeds on Sandy Lake Road east of MacArthur on the south side. O) Councilman Nelson complimented the water department for their help in finding the water leak on his property. Item 19 Liaison Reports A) ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR TOWN CENTER There was no report at this time. B) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMITTEE There was no report at this time. C) COPPELL HISTORIC DISTRICT There was no report at this time. D) DCAD There was no report at this time. E) ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD There was no report at this time. F) FINANCE There was no report at this time. G) LIBRARY There was no report at this time. H) METROCREST RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN COMMITFEE (DRUG AWARENESS) There was no report at this time. I) MUD ABSORPTION There was no report at this time. J) NCTCOG There was no report at this time. X) PARK Councilman Robertson report~l that the summer recreation program had over 200 children in attendance the first four days of this year. L) RECYCLING COMMITrEE There was no report at this time. M) SCHOOL There was no report at this time. CONSENT AGENDA Item 20 A. Consideration of awarding bid from American Grass company, to provide construction of two (2) soccer fields at Andrew Brown Park in the amount of $55,427.38. B. Discussion and approval of an Escrow Agreement between the City of Coppell and Mardevco Credit Corporation (the owner of the proposed Four Seasons Addition) regarding property at the southeast comer of Royal Lane and Thweatt Road. C. Consideration of a Resolution granting Coppell Municipal Utility District (CMUD) consent to annex a 35.914 acre tract and repealing Resolution No. 042391.1. D. Consideration for a variance from Section 10-4-3B and 10-4-3D of the sign ordinance which concerns banners and signs attached to Public utility poles. The variance is requested by the Coppell Exchange Club to advertise the 4th of July parade. ,i .~.u~ .... E. Consideration and approval of a resolution designating the City Manager or his appointed designee to execute certain concession agreements relating to public parks in the city of Coppell and directing the Mayor to signo Councilman Robertson moved to approve Item 20 A, Item 20 B, Item 20 C (Resolution 062591.1), Item 20 D and Item 20 E (Resolution 062591.2). Councilman Cowman seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. 13XECUTIVE SESSION Item 5-ES A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e), Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83, discussion with City Attorney concerning matter involving privileged communications between attorney and client. 1. Town Center Agreement 2. Potential claim against City B. Article 6252-17, Section (0, discussion concerning the negotiating position of the City with respect to agreements involving interests in land and the value of real property. 1. House Bill 916 2. Tax Abatement Agreement 3. Mardevco (4 Seasons) 4. Kaye Street Drainage C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion concerning personnel. 1. Boards and Commissions appointments 2. Discussion with City Manager related to personnel The City Council convened into Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 1991 as allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session and opened the Regular Session at 9:11 p.m. REGULAR SESSION There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m. ATTEST: