CM 2000-06-13MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 2000
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were
present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Larry Wheeler, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Pat Keenan, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember (late arrival)
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, Deputy City Secretary Kathy
Wilkerson and City Attorney Robert Hager.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
Mayor Sheehan called the meeting to order and adjourned into Executive
Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney:
1. Update on Cerulean.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:16 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
6:18 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Review City Called Rezoning Cases.
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Discuss Appointment to Library Board.
Board and Commission Attendance Procedures.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
Councilmember Stover arrived at the beginning of the Work Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Pastor Rod Collver, First Assembly of God Church, led those present in the
Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
7. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: May 23, 2000
Land Use and Development
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-184,
St. Andrews Manor, zoning change request from A
(Agriculture) to PD-SF-ED (Planned Development, Single
Family-Estate District), to allow the development of a
single family home on approximately 5.1 acres on
property located along the north side of DeForest Road,
approximately 200 feet west of Stratford Lane; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1175
Siena Pasta & Pizza, zoning change from R (Retail) to R-
S.U.P (Retail, Special Use Permit), to allow operation of a
3,000 square foot restaurant with Private Club to permit
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the sales of alcoholic beverages (beer and wine only)
located at 780 S. MacArthur Boulevard, in the Riverchase
Plaza; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-98R,
Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section. 1, zoning change
request for property zoned PD-98 (Planned Development-
98, Single Family-9), amending the planned development
conditions to allow for the reduction of the 8' side yard
setback to 5' and to permit the construction of a garage
and a family room on approximately 0.8 acres of land
located at 226 Winding Hollow Lane; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. ZC-600,
Boren Addition, zoning change request from MF-2 (Multi-
family-2) to SF-12 (Single Family-12), to allow an existing
single family home on approximately 10.4 acres of
property located at the northeast corner of Warren
Crossing and Beverly Drive; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. ZC-602,
Beck Estates, zoning change request from A (Agriculture)
to SF-12 (Single Family-12) to allow the development of a
single-family residence on approximately one acre of
property located at 824 DeForest Road; and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1171R,
Coppell Home D~cor, zoning change request for property
zoned HO-R-S.U.P (Historic Overlay Retail, Special Use
Permit), by amending the use and the sign permitted in S-
1171 from a beauty shop to a general retail store on
approximately 0.16 acres of property located at 456
Bethel Road, east of Coppell Road; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an ordinance amending Section 8-1-
3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell
establishing 40 miles per hour as the maximum prima
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facie speed limit on Wrangler Drive from Belt Line Road
to Freeport Parkway; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of a License Agreement with Dallas
Area Rapid Transit System (DART) for the purpose of
obtaining necessary slope easements and right-of-way for
the construction of portions of the Belt Line Road project
#ST 93-04 from Denton Tap Road to MacArthur Blvd.; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Consider approval of a contract with Turner, Collie ts
Braden, Inc. to perform an updated study associated with
improvements to the Deforest Road Lift Station and force
main in the amount of $56,426.00 as funded in the Series
1999 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds; and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
Issues Discussed:
The following corrections need to be made to the minutes of the May 23,
2000 minutes. 1) Item 12 under action Councilmember is misspelled.
2) Item 14 under presentation remove Pepsi Cola after Craig Noonan's
name. 3) Item 21G add at Coppell High School at the end of the
sentence. 4) Item 21L add Coppell before High School.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, with
corrections, B carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-247, C carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-248, D carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-249, E
carrying Ordinance No. 9 1500-A-250, F carrying Ordinance No. 9 1500-
A-251, G carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-252, H carrying Ordinance No.
2000-912, I and J. Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan,
Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. ZC-601, Stuart
O'Neal Office Building, zoning change request from SF-12
(Single Family-12) to C (Commercial), to allow the development
of a 4,342 square foot office building on a .5 acre tract of
property located along the north side of W. Sandy Lake Road,
approximately 1,100' west of N. Denton Tap Road; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-253
for Case No. ZC-601, Stuart O'Neal Office Building, zoning change
request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to C (Commercial), to allow the
development of a 4,342 square foot office building on a .5 acre tract of
property located along the north side of W. Sandy Lake Road,
approximately 1,100' west of N. Denton Tap Road; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Keenan, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
Consider approval of the Town Center West, Lots I and 2,
Block A, Final Plat, to allow the construction of retail and day
care uses on 4.49 acres of property located at the southwest
corner of Denton Tap Road and West Town Center Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the Town Center West, Lots 1
and 2, Block A, Final Plat, to allow the construction of retail and day care
uses on 4.49 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Denton
Tap Road and West Town Center Drive with the following conditions:
1) Utility easements being approved by TXU;
2)
Submittal of a Tree Removal Permit prior to removing
any trees on site, along with a Determination of Tree
Retribution for any tree removal; and
3)
Contact the Parks Department at (972) 304-3565 prior
to disturbing any median or R-O-W for location of
possible irrigation piping and wiring which may exist.
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It will be the responsibility of the developer to repair
any improvements damaged by work in the area.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan,
Tunnell, and York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember
Stover voting against the motion.
10.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. ZC-605(CH), zoning change
request from A (Agriculture) and R (Retail) to SF-12 (Single
Family-12) on approximately 24.7 acres of property located
along the north side of DeForest Road, east of MacArthur
Boulevard.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing
to speak in favor of this proposal. Joan Malone, 621 Deforest Road,
Coppell, spoke in favor of this proposal. The Mayor then called for those
wishing to speak against the proposal. Art Anderson, 1201 Elm, Suite
5400, Dallas; Bill Anderson, 327 Tanglewood Lane, Coppell; Glen
Hinckley, 12201 Merit #170, Dallas; Brenda McDonald, 744 Sparrow
Lane, Coppell; and Helen Eve Liebman, 854 Cheshire, Coppell, spoke
against the proposal. Bob Delsanter, 2704 Anders Lane, Coppell spoke
neither for or against Item 10.
Councilmembers Tunnell and Stover called for an Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney:
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 8:11 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
8:32 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session, continuing with Item 10.
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REGULAR SESSION
(Continuing with Item 10)
(Open to the Public)
Issues Discussed:
There were questions regarding the tax implications that the rezoning
would have on the properties, the City's Comprehensive Plan and the
contract's from 1982 and 1987 between the City and Mr. Hinkley's
representatives.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. ZC-605 (CH), zoning change request from A (Agriculture) and R
(Retail) to SF-12 (Single Family-12) on approximately 24.7 acres of
property located along the north side of DeForest Road, east of
MacArthur Boulevard. Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler seconded the motion.
Councilmember Keenan moved to postpone this item until the July 11th
meeting. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion failed
2-5 with Councilmembers Peters and Keenan voting in favor of
postponing the vote until the July 11th meeting and Mayor Pro Tem
Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Tunnell, Stover and York voting
against postponing the vote until the July 11th meeting.
The original motion is back on the table and a vote was then taken on
that motion. The motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Tunnell and York voting in
favor of the motion and Councilmember Stover voting against the motion.
11.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. ZC-606 (CH), zoning change from
A (Agriculture) to SF-12 (Single Family-12) on approximately
15.75 acres of property located along the north side of
DeForest Road, east and west of The Estates of Cambridge
Manor.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
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Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing
to speak on this item. Brenda McDonald, 270 N. Denton Tap Road, Suite
100, Coppell and Helen Eve Liebman, 854 Cheshire, Coppell, spoke
against the proposal.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the use of a Comprehensive Plan, the tax
implications of the different types of zoning, what the use is on the
property at this time; and the difference between the agricultural
exemption and agricultural valuation.
Mayor Sheehan called for an Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney:
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
9:24 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session, continuing with Item 11.
REGULAR SESSION
{Continuing with Item 11}
(Open to the Public)
Action:
Councilmember Keenan moved to dose the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. ZC-606 (CH), zoning change from A (Agriculture) to SF-12
(Single Family-12) on approximately 15.75 acres of property located
along the north side of DeForest Road, east and west of The Estates of
Cambridge Manor. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Tunnell, and York voting in favor of the motion
and Councilmember Stover voting against the motion.
At this time a short recess was held.
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12.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. ZC-607 (CH), zoning change from
LI (Light Industrial) to R (Retail) on 8.7 acres of property
located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and State
Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing
to speak on this item. Charles Banbemer, 305 Dogwood Trail, Coppell,
spoke against the proposal.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the classification of Mr. Banbemer's
proposed retirement community.
Councilmember Stover called for an Executive Session at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney:
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 10:13 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive
Session at 10:15 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session, continuing with Item
12.
REGULAR SESSION
{Continuing with Item 12)
(Open to the Public)
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. ZC-607 (CH), zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to R
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(Retail) on 8.7 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Sandy
Lake Road and State Road. Councilmember York seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor
of the motion and Councilmember Keenan voting against the motion.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. ZC-608(CH), zoning change from
C (Commercial) to SF-9 (Single Family-9) on approximately 11
acres of property south of Sandy Lake and west of Denton Tap
Roads.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council. Jim Witt, City Manager, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing
to speak in favor of this proposal. Mary Ann Dunkum, 14 1 Hearthwood
Dr., spoke in favor of this item. The Mayor then called for those wishing
to speak against the proposal. David Dean, 8080 Park Lane, Dallas,
Kris Heckmann, 8080 Park Lane, Suite 600, Dallas, and Mike Daniel,
8080 Park Lane, Suite 600, Dallas, spoke against the proposal.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the depth of rezoning requested on
Denton Tap, if this rezoning is approved would the second access road
exit on Sandy Lake Road or onto Denton Tap Road, the current potential
for commercial development and business opportunities on this property,
the location of the TXU line, whether a stub or a loop is in the plans for
Tealwood Drive, and how did CISD determine their future plans - the
current zoning or the Comprehensive Plan.
Councilmember Stover called for an Executive Session at this time.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney:
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 10:50 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive
Session at 10:55 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session, continuing with Item
13.
REGULAR SESSION
{Continuing with Item 13)
(Open to the Public)
Action:
Councilmember Keenan moved to close the Public Hearing and deny
Case No. ZC-608 (CH), zoning change from C (Commercial) to SF-9
(Single Family-9) on approximately 11 acres of property south of Sandy
Lake and west of Denton Tap Roads. Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler seconded
the motion. The motion to deny was withdrawn.
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. ZC-608 (CH), zoning change from C (Commercial) to SF-9
(Single Family-9) on approximately 11 acres of property south of Sandy
Lake and west of Denton Tap Roads. Councilmember Peters seconded
the motion; the motion failed 0-7 with no one voting in favor of the
motion and Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Keenan, Tunnell, Stover and York voting against the motion.
14.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. ZC-609 (CH) to consider a
chanl~e in zoninl~ from TC (Town Center) to SF-7 (Sinl~le
Family-7) on approximately 26 acres of property located east of
Heartz and north of Sandy Lake Roads.
Councilmember Garcia filed a Conflict of Interest with the Deputy City
Secretary on this case and stepped down from the dais.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
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Public Hearing
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on Item 14.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to dose the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. ZC-609 (CH) to consider a change in zoning from TC (Town
Center) to SF-7 (Single Family-7) on approximately 26 acres of property
located east of Heartz and north of Sandy Lake Roads. Councilmember
Keenan seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Wheeler and Councilmembers Peters, Keenan, Tunnell, Stover and York
voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Garcia abstained from
voting on this item.
Councilmember Garcia rejoined the Council on the dais at this time.
15.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the proposed text change to amend a
portion of Section 27-1 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, PD
Regulations, to allow the Board of Adjustment to grant
variances as they relate to placement of fences within Planned
Development Districts.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on Item 15.
Action:
Councilmember Keenan moved to dose the Public Hearing and approve
the proposed text change to amend a portion of Section 27-1 of the
Coppell Zoning Ordinance, PD Regulations, to allow the Board of
Adjustment to grant variances as they relate to placement of fences
within Planned Development Districts. Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and
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Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Tunnell, Stover and York voting
in favor of the motion.
16.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the proposed amendments to the Land
Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on Item 16.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the proposed amendments to the Land Use Map of the Comprehensive
Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Keenan, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
17. Consider appointment to fill the vacant position on the Library
Board, said position to expire September 30, 2001.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to appoint Derek Mosbarger, to fill the
unexpired term of Frankie Greever on the Library Board.
Mayor Sheehan called for an Executive Session at this time to further
discuss Item 10, Consider approval of Case No. ZC-605 (CH), zoning
change request from A (Agriculture) and R (Retail) to SF-12 (Single
Family-12) on approximately 24.7 acres of property located along the
north side of DeForest Road, east of MacArthur Boulevard.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney:
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 11:03 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive
Session at 11:25 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session, continuing with Item
18.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
18. Consider approval of appointments to Council's Committees.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan read the appointments for the record:
Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD
City/Coppell ISD Liaisons
Coppell Celebrates/Pigfest
Coppell Recreation Development Corporation
Coppell Seniors
DFW Noise Forum
Dallas Central Appraisal Advisory Board
DFW Film Commission
Economic Development Partnership
Metrocrest Hospital Authority
North Central Texas Council of Governments
(NCTCOG)
North Texas Commission
Senior Adult Services
Town Center/Architectural Committee
Trinity River Common Vision Committee
Trinity Trail Advisory Committee
20 12 Olympic Committee
Pat Keenan
Bill York
Doug Stover
Greg Garcia
Jayne Peters
Greg Garcia
Bill York
Jayne Peters
Larry Wheeler
Marsha Tunnell
Marsha Tunnell
Doug Stover
Marsha Tunnell
Pat Keenan
Candy Sheehan
Candy Sheehan
Jayne Peters
Larry Wheeler
Jayne Peters
Jayne Peters
Greg Garcia
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the appointments to Councirs
Committees as read by Mayor Sheehan. Councilmember Tunnell
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Tunnell, Stover
and York voting in favor of the motion.
19. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary from Work Session.
20.
City Manager's Report.
A. Shadowridge Subdivision Monument Sign.
B. Budget Workshops.
C. Closing of Coppell Road from Parkway to Sandy Lake
Road Summer of 2000.
Jim Witt, City Manager, presented his recommendation to not
replace the monument sign at the Shadowridge Subdivision.
B. Jim Witt, City Manager, announced that there will be Budget
Workshops held in the second floor conference room on the
following dates:
June 19, 2000
June 22,2000
June 29,2000
Enterprise Funds, Debt Service and final
presentation from remaining non-profit
groups
General Fund
Salary and Benefit Survey Results
Jim Witt, City Manager, reported that Coppell Road will be closed
from Parkway to Sandy Lake Road and should reopen at the end of
the Summer.
21.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan
regarding Summer Reading
Program.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Summer Camp
Program.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Grand Opening of
Aquatic Center.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Community Garden's
Open House.
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E. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Overview of Council
Retreat.
F. Report by Councilmember York regarding High School
Athletics.
G. Report by Councilmember York regarding Aquatic and
Recreation Center.
A. Mayor Sheehan announced the goal for the Summer Reading
Program is 2,000 Books to be Read in the year 2000.
B. Mayor Sheehan reported on the Summer Camp Program, Camp Do
It All.
C. Mayor Sheehan announced that the Grand Opening of the Aquatic
Center will be held on July 4, 2000.
D. Mayor Sheehan announced that the Community Garden's Open
House will be held on June 23, 2000.
E. Mayor Sheehan did not discuss the Overview of Council Retreat at
this time until she has a chance to review it with Councilmember
Keenan who was unable to attend the Retreat. --
F. Councilmember York congratulated the Coppell High School
Baseball team on their outstanding year.
G. Councilmember York stated that the Aquatic Center item had
already been covered and he did not have anything further to add.
22. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
was adjourned.
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