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CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 18, 1989
'The Council convened into the Work Session at 5:30 p.m. in the
Civil Defense Room.
PRESENT:
Council Members Boyd, Gorton, Hopkins and McAdams.
ABSENT: Mayor Stephens; Mayor Pro Tem Ayer; Council
Member Alexander
1. The Council received a staff report concerning a rate
increase request from Denton Taxi.
Harlan Jefferson, Risk Manager, stated that Denton Taxi had
requested a rate increase citing increases in expenses and the
fact that no rate increase had been granted for approximately
20 years. Denton Taxi was requesting $1.30 pick-up rate,
$.20/45 second time rate, and $1.10 mileage rate. He stated
that there were four factors that contributed to the need of a
rate increase (1) the level of inflation since the last taxi
service rate increase, (2) a decrease in the company's net
profit while their gross income-increased substantially, (3) a
survey of taxicab rates among metropolitan cities, and (4) the
frequent change in owners of the Denton Taxi Service during the
1980's.
After discussion, the Council consensus was to proceed with a
formal ordinance with the rates requested except for the time
rate which wa to be changed to $.25/90 seconds. A public
hearing would be held at the same time that the ordinance would
be considered for adoption.
2. The Council received a recommendation from the
Low/Moderate Income Housing Task Force.
Deborah Darley, Chair-Low/Moderate Income Housing Task Force,
presented the following recommendations: (1) the City request
the National Reinvestment Corporation to assess the feasibility
of developing a non-profit Neighborhood Housing Services
organization, and (2) set aside $50,000 in the 1989-90 budget
to purchase the services of the NRC in setting up a
Neighborhood Housing Services organization. The original
assessment from the NRC would be at no cost to the City and
would look at the resource in he City. If the NRC recommended
that the City proceed, the total cost would be approximately
$150,000 with the City providing ~50,000.
Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the assessment and
based on the outcome, determine if the City wished to proceed.
3. The Council then convened into the Executive Session
to discuss legal matters (considered action in In re: Flow and
Denton County vs. City), real estate (discussed right-of-way
alternatives on Nottingham), and personnel/board appointments.
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'The Council then convened into the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers.
PRESENT:
Council Members Boyd, Gorton, Hopkins and McAdams.
ABSENT: Mayor Stephens; Mayor Pro Tem Ayer; Council
Member Alexander
1. The Council received a presentation
Vic Burgess regarding Denton County Day
Development.
by County Judge
for Economic
Ann Pomykal, representing Judge Burgess, stated that 33
communities in Denton County would be called on. The Denton
County Day for Economic Development was tentatively scheduled
for October 6, 1989 from 8:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the University of
North Texas. The purpose was to enhance economic development
county-wide, promote interaction among citizens and
communities, professional development for attendees on economic
development issues, nurture cooperation between communities in
Denton County, and market Denton County to businesses,
industries and other interested parties. Pomykal asked for
Council support for the project.
McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded that the Council go on rec6rd
in full support of the project and that the Council would fully
participate. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Gorton motioned, McAdams seconded to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
A. Bids and Purchase Orders:
1. Bid #9981 - Filter Sand and Gravel
Bid #9984 - Acme, Audra Paving/Drainage and
Davis Street Paving
3. Bid ~9988 - Fire Station ~5
3. Ordinances
A. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
accepting competitive bids and providing for the award of
contracts for the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies or
services.
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'The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-090
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT,
SUPPLIES OR SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll vote, McAdams "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye,"and Boyd
"aye." Motion carried unanimously.
B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
accepting competitive bids and providing for the award of
contracts for public works or improvements.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 8~-091
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND PROVIDING
FOR THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS OR
IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Gorton motioned, McAdams seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll vote, McAdams "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye,"and Boyd
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Traffic
Engineering Consultants for consulting services relative to the
City's downtown Denton Square; and authorizing the expenditure
of funds therefore. (The Citizens Traffic Safety Support
Commission recommended approval).
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that the CIP '91 Committee
had recommended to Council to include this area in the closed
loop system. This ordinance would begin implementation for the
Locust/Elm area.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-092
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN
DENTON SQUARE; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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'McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll vote, McAdams "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," and Boyd
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
approving a contract between the City of Denton and LGFS for
on-going maintenance on LGFS. (The Data Processing Advisory
Board recommended approval).
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that this was a yearly
contract for maintenance for the LGFS system.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-093
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON APPROVING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES PURSUANT
TO THE CITY'S CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS; AND PROVIDING-AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
McAdams motioned, Boyd seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll vote, McAdams "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," and Boyd
"aye." Motion carried unanimously.
E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Coopers & Lybrand for consulting services in developing a
provider plan for the City's insurance plan.
Tom Klinck, Director of Personnel, requested an authorization
to continue with the strategy to restructure and develop a new
employee health insurance program that would be both affordable
for the City and for the employees. Specific interest had been
expressed by the City Council to work with other major
employers to try and build a partnership and develop mutually
productive discussions with local doctors and hospitals in
order to create more effective cost structures in their rates
for medical care. Texas Womans University and the University
of North Texas were moving forward with their negotiations and
staff was asking for Council's authorization to retain Coopers
& Lybrand to represent the City in those negotiations.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-094
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH COOPERS & LYBRAND FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES IN DEVELOPING A PROVIDER PLAN FOR THE CITY'S
INSURANCE PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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'McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll vote, McAdams "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," and Boyd
"aye." Motion carried unanimously.
4. Resolutions
A. The Council considered approval of a resolution
appointing Ray Stephens to the Board of Directors of the Texas
Municipal Power Agency.
The following resolution was considered:
RESOLUTION NO. R89-046
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RAY STEPHENS TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded to approve the resolution.
On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," and
Boyd "aye." Motion carried unanimously.
5. The Council considered a motion authorizing
communication to the State Highway Department concerning the
construction design for Fort Worth Drive.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that the State Highway
Department had asked for the City's input in the type of
medians it would like along Fort Worth Drive. The kinds of
medians available would be a raised median/divided facility or
a flush median/continuous turn lane. The raised median made
for safer kinds of movements and restricts access somewhat.
The continuous turn lanes made more access but was not as
safe. The State also indicated that they might try and regain
some of their right-of-way in the Fort Worth Drive area. If
that happened, there would be some businesses affects in
certain areas because at the present time, some of those
businesses were using existing Highway right-of-way for
parking. The main areas of concern were from Acme Street south
to the railroad overpass. A number of different alternatives
were looked at for that area such as varying the road to the
east or the west. None of the options worked very well. Staff
was recommending a raised median because it was safer with a
narrow width of the medians so as to not take all the Darking
away from the businesses and also suggest that the Highway
Department not reclaim all of its right-of-way.
After discussion regarding Roselawn and business parking in the
area, McAdams motioned, Boyd seconded to communicate to the
Highway Department its recommendation for narrow raised medians
to Mission Street with a continuous left turn lane from Mission
to Johnson Street, that the City and State notify landowners.
Motion carried unanimously.
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'6. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, presented the following item:
A. A reminder that the City of Denton was hosting
the next TML Region 8 meeting on July 27, 1989 and to make
plans to attend if possible.
7. There was no official action taken on Executive
Session items discussed during the Work Session.
8. New Business
There were no items of new business suggested by Council
Members for future agendas.
9. The Council did not meet in Executive Session during
the Regular Session.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
C T~/Y SECRETARY
Cl~TY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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