Minutes June 25, 1991166
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 25, 1991
The Council convened into the Work Session at 5:15 p.m. in the
Civil Defense Room.
PRESENT:
Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins; Council
Members Chew, Perry, Smith and Trent.
ABSENT:
Council Member Alexander
1. The Council convened into the Executive Session to
discuss legal matters (considered action in Patel v. Cit~ and
Gladden v. City), real estate, and personnel/board appointments
(considered appointments to all City of Denton Boards,
Commissions and Task Forces).
2. The Council received an update and held a discussion
regarding the Truman Harp complaint.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that Mr. Harp had
appeared before Council to ask for some access relief to the
rear of his property. Originally the Harps had two means of
access to the property. One was a head-in driveway leading to
the original garage on his house and the second was through a
drainage easement and flume to the rear of his property. In
the mid 80's the City installed the Glenwood-Mistywood drainage
system and an inlet was installed in front of the drainage
flume on the Harp's property. Svehla reviewed the four options
available to solve the problem. Option one would rebuild the
driveway for the Harp's further to the north toward the middle
of the property and would reconnect to the drainage flume to
allow access to the rear of the property. Mr. Harp did not
like that option and did not accept that. Option two would
pave a drive section equal in cost to Option one on the north
side of the Harp property. This would connect to his existing
drive and would have allowed him access to the back yard on the
north side of his home. Staff indicated to the Harp's that a
total driveway would not be built but that an amount of
driveway equal to the cost of the first option would be built.
The Harp's felt this was not an acceptable solution. Option
three, suggested by the Harp's, was to build a "grate" inlet in
the mouth of the drainage flume. Staff felt that a grate inlet
was very inefficient when compared to regular "open throat"
inlets. In order to build a grate structure sufficient to take
the same amount of water, the grate would have had to be the
total width of the drainage flume and would have had to be
20-25 feet long in order to take water from the street. Option
four was to install a pipe underneath the Harp's flume and the
adjacent property to the west. This pipe would terminate in an
inlet on the cul-de-sac one lot west of the Harp's. Current
costs for Option one and two were $2,000 - $3,000. Cost for
Option three was $25,-30,000 and the cost of Option four was
approximately $80,000 - 100,000. Staff felt that Council was
ready to build Option one or to provide the Harp's with the
equivalent dollars to build Option one and let him build Option
two if he so desired and staff was still recommending either of
those two options.
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Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, provided
information regarding a second complaint from the neighborhood
regarding possible sewage leaking in the area. He stated that
a camera had been run through the line. It showed a number of
places where the joints had slipped some but that was not
uncommon for lines of that age. There were some places where
there were small holes. The grading on the line was sufficient
to keep the flow moving. In order to have ground seepage, the
line would have to be stopped. Staff felt that there was no
sewer leakage in the area. The neighbors had complained about
a bad smell in the area. Staff was suggesting that the natural
iron in the ground could be causing the smell when exposed to
excessive water. The line could be replaced at a cost of
$10,000 - $15,000 if the Council desired but from a technical
standpoint, there was not a wastewater problem in the area.
Council, staff and the Harp's held a discussion regarding the
testing of the ground for bacteria, the constant presence of
water bubbling up from the joints in the concrete, the ability
of the pipe size to handle the amount of homes on the line.
Consensus of the Council was to continue testing the area
before spending the money on the new sewer pipes. The results
of the tests would be brought to Council for consideration.
3. The Council received a report and held a discussion
concerning a proposed City of Denton drug policy and proposed
policy for investigation and inspection of City
equipment/facilities.
Tom Klinck, .Director of Personnel, stated that the
Anti-Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation Policy was a drug
screening program that was the process to ensure a drug-free
work environment. The philosophy of the City had been to
incorporate the Employee Assistance Program with that policy.
The policy prohibited employees from manufacturing, using,
possessing, selling, distributing, consuming or transporting
any controlled substance or alcoholic beverages while on City
property when conducting City business, or when performing job
duties or responsibilities. Prescription and over-the-counter
medication was also prohibited if proper procedures were not
followed. The policy directed that testing for drugs and/or
alcohol be performed under the following conditions: (1)
current employees in which reasonable suspicion existed that an
individual was performing job duties or representing the City
under the influence of drugs or alcohol, (2) current employees
who were promoted into another position within the City of
Denton, and (3) all final applicants who were hired into a
position with the City of Denton. Research had been done to
en~ure that the City of Denton ~esting procedures were in
compliance with the mandatory guidelines for Federal Workplace
Drug Testing Programs through the National Institute of Drugs
and Alcohol Abuse. Klinck reviewed the testing procedures for
drugs and alcohol abuse.
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Klinck reviewed the policy for investigation and inspection of
City equipment and facilities. He stated that the purpose of
the policy was not to invade the privacy of employees, but
rather to give managers/supervisors the authority to have
access to facilities and equipment that was city-owned and to
take action if something was discovered in the search that was
believed to be inappropriate.
Implementation of both policies were proposed to be effective
on July 15, 1991. Training for managers and supervisors would
be conducted on July 8 and 9 if Council approved the policies
at the July 2 meeting.
The Council convened into the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers.
PRESENT:
Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins; Council
Members Chew, Perry, Smith and Trent.
ABSENT:
Council Member Alexander
Pledge of Allegiance
The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of
Allegiance.
A presentation was made by the Metroplex Pearl Harbor Survivors
Association making Mayor Castleberry an honorary member in
honor of his brother who was killed at Pearl Harbor.
2. The Council considered approval of the minutes of the
Regular Session of June 4, 1991 and the Special Call Session of
June 11, 1991.
Trent motioned, Chew seconded to approve
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen Reports
the minutes as
A. The Council received a citizen report from Joe
Dodd regarding pornography and the City franchise.
Mr. Dodd stated that he wanted protection of children from
pornography. He felt that material must be kept away from
children and that they should not have access to it. He felt
cable television companies were allowing such material on t.v.
where children could view it. He asked the Council to pressure
the local District Attorney to investigate this situation as he
had made a formal complaint and did not feel it was being
investigated properly. He also asked Council to request the
State Attorney General to look into the matter. He stated that
individuals who were suppose to be investigating his complaint
had not even seen the movie he was questioning.
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Public Hearings
A. The Council held a public hearing and considered
adoption of an ordinance rezoning a 14 acre tract of land from
the Planned Development (PD) District to the Agricultural (A)
District on property located on the southeast corner of Highway
77 and Riney Road, north of Windsor Drive. Z-91-003 (The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 4-1 at its
June 12, 1991 meeting).
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Marvin Matthews, pastor of the Denton First Seventh Day
Adventist Church, stated that the Church was seeking to
relocate its site from Loop 288 to this location. They wanted
to rezone the property as the property had been previously
zoned by another owner. The Church was not able to use that
zoning and was requesting an agricultural designation which
would allow them to build their church on that site.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins asked if the proposed zoning was for
agriculture.
Matthews stated yes that they would like agriculture zoning for
the entire property so that the church could be built and then
replat later for any additional build%ngs.
Council Member Trent asked what was anticipated on the site
other than the church.
Matthews replied that there would be nothing other than the
church at this time. There would be no parsonage. In the
future there might be an auditorium and perhaps a church school.
Council Member Smith stated that the site was currently 14
acres. How much of the land would be used at this time for the
church including the parking lot.
Matthews replied that with improvements to Highway 77 and the
straightening of Riney Road, the property would be reduced to
approximately 5-10 acres.
Council Member Perry asked how the buildings would be located
on the property.
Matthews stated that the church would be built where the
current retirement center was proposed. The other portion of
the property would be park/playground area.
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Council Member Perry stated that the long-range plan would be
to landscape the property and keep it mowed and well maintained.
Matthews replied yes.
Mrs. Melvin Dane stated that she lived next to the property and
presented pictures of the current state of the property. She
was not opposed to the church being built on the site but was
concerned with the maintenance of the property until the church
was actually built. She wanted the planned development zoning
to remain in place until the church had definite plans to
build. She was concerned with what would happen to the rest of
the property.
Ralph Cordray stated that in the original plat, Riney Road had
to be straightened. He wanted that to be continued with the
new zoning.
Ralph Morrison stated that he was not opposed to the.church but
no one had seen any plans for development of the property. The
present zoning would allow them to build the church and was
more restrictive. There were no definite plans at this time
for development. Who would pay for the widening of Riney
Road. He felt it would be difficult for the small congregation
to keep the weeds cut on the 14 acres.
Robert Dane stated that the church did not need a change in
zoning to build the church on the site. Instead of presenting
new plans, they wanted to change the zoning so as not to follow
the regulations.
Mr. Matthews was allowed a five minute rebuttal.
Matthews stated that the church had had possession of the
property for only the last year and a half. The plans in the
current planned development were not what they wanted to do.
Current zoning would not allow a church to be built. It would
allow a retirement center but that was not what they wanted to
build. A change in zoning was needed in order to build a
church.
Council Member Trent asked what was being done to maintain the
property.
Matthews replied that they had contracted with a mower to mow
the property every two weeks. There were old buildings that
needed to be removed.
Council Member Trent asked if someone was being paid to mow the
property every two weeks and if it indeed was being done..
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Matthews replied yes. The property had not been mowed near the
trees but it could be done if required.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Karen Feshari, Urban Planner, stated that the property had
never been platted and that improvements would need to go
through the platting process. She stated that perimeter paving
and realignment of Riney Road would be required when the
property was replatted, a sidewalk would be required along
Riney Road and Highway 77, and 60' of right-of-way would be
required. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
property would need to be platted. Drainage improvements would
be needed at the south end and along the eastern boundary of
the property. The Planning and Zoning Commission had heard the
case on April 24, 1991 and recommended approval but it was
discovered that some residents within the 200' radius were not
notified. Thus the Commission had to rehear the case on June
12, 1991 and again recommended approval. The property had had
a number of cases presented to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council. In May of 1985, the Council
approved a request for a change in zoning from agricultural to
planned development for 31 single family detached lots and a
'three story retirement/recovery center. The property was
located in a low intensity area and by downzoning the planned
development, the intensity trips would be reduced.
Council Member Perry stated that any future development would
take into account the rerouting of Riney Road and the
development of the cul-de-sac.
Feshari stated that at the time the property would be developed
and before a building permit were issued, the property would
have to go through the platting process. All discussions of
road improvements and who would be responsible for those
improvements would be done in the platting process. All those
issues would have to be resolved before a building permit could
be issued.
Council Member Perry asked if that also applied to the drainage
improvements.
Feshari replied yes.
Council Member Smith asked if the church could be built with
the current planned development.
Feshari replied no that the planned development allow a three
story retirement center and 31 single family lots on the site
but not a church.
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City Manager Harrell stated that the only way the current
zoning could stay in place and still build the church was to
amend the planned development. The current planned development
did not allow a church to be built on the site.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins stated that a plan would need to be
presented before the church was built. A church could be built
at any location but a plan needed to be presented and followed
before that church was built.
Council Member Trent felt that it was unfair
owners to take the blame for the condition
caused by the previous owners.
to the current
of the property
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 91-087
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING
FOR A CHANGE FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) TO
AGRICULTURAL (A) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND
USE DESIGNATION FOR 14 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 77 AND RINEY ROAD, NORTH
OF WINDSOR DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Trent motioned, Hopkins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll vote, Trent "aye," Hopkins "aye," Smith "aye," Chew "aye,"
Perry "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried
unanimously.
B. The Council held a public hearing and considered
adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 35 of the Code of
Ordinances creating an Outdoor Amusement and Recreation
District (OAR); amending Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances
to provide an exception to parking lot paving requirements.
(The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 5-0 at
its June 12, 1991 meeting.)
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spoke in favor.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Harry Persuad, Senior Planner, stated that the proposed
ordinance would add an Outdoor Amusement and Recreation
District to the Code of Ordinances. The proposed district
would include recreational uses which tended to be a nuisance
by nature to adjacent residential uses. Those uses generally
required large tracts of land for their operation. It was
intended that these uses remain in their current districts as
permitted uses. The OAR district would create a different set
of standards for use. This was important due to the past
problems associated with the North Texas Fairgrounds. That
property was rezoned from single family to general retail. The
OAR district was intended to provide an alternative zoning
district to resolve similar situations in the future.
Associated with the OAR was a proposed change in the parking
lot paving requirements. The requirement' would allow parking
on unpaved surfaces on land primarily used for fairgrounds or
rodeos.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 91-088
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 35 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR AN
OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION ZONING DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS FOR THE DISTRICT; AMENDING
CHAPTER 34 TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO PARKING LOT
PAVING REQUIREMENTS FOR FAIRGROUNDS; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Hopkins motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll vote, Trent "aye," Hopkins "aye," Smith "aye," Chew "aye,"
Perry "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried
unanimously.
C. The Council held a public hearing and considered
adoption of an ordinance abolishing the Denton City-County
Joint Airport Zoning Board; amending Chapter 3 of the Code of
Ordinances to provide for the creation of an Airport Zoning
Commission and setting forth the powers and duties of the
Commission. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
adoption by a vote of 7-0 and the Municipal Airport Board 6-0
at the joint meeting held April 17, 1991).
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
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George Gilkeson stated that this ordinance was needed to
protect the Airport.
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Gerald Mitchell stated that he was not really in opposition to
the proposal but, as a resident of the immediate area, he would
like to be kept informed of the time and place of the Board's
meetings.
City Manager Harrell stated that if the ordinance were passed,
he would notify staff to inform Mr. Mitchell of the initial
meeting plus subsequent meetings if he so desired.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Harry Persuad, Senior Planner, stated that the current
Municipal Airport Regulation was adopted by Council in 1981.
Those regulations were used by the staff to determine the
building development near the Airport. Originally this was a
joint City-County Board as the City's population was under
50,000. Now that Denton's population was over 50,000 a joint
board was no longer needed. The current regulations excluded
land use compatibility zoning. In an update process, staff
would review the current FAA requirements and incorporate land
use compatibility zoning into an updated ordinance. The
Planning and Zoning Commission and the Airport Advisory Board
recommended an Airport Zoning Commission which would be
comprised of six members with three members from the Commission
and three members from the Board. The proposed ordinance would
abolish the Denton City-County Joint Airport Zoning Board and
create an Airport Zoning Commission.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 91-089
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ABOLISHING
THE DENTON CITY-COUNTY JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD;
AMENDING CHAPTER3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE
FOR THE CREATION OF AN AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION;
SETTING FORTH THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Trent motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance.
vote, Trent "aye," Hopkins "aye," Smith "aye," Chew
Perry "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion
unanimously.
On roll
"aye,"
carried
Consent Agenda
Perry motioned, Smith seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
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Bids and Purchase Orders:
1. Bid #1249 - Carroll Blvd. Turn Lane
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2. Bid #1257 - Asphalt-Emulsion Road Materials
3. P.O. #13892 - DBS Escher Wyss
Tax Refunds
Considered approval of a tax refund to
Golden Triangle/Cencor Realty Services.
C. Plats and Repl'ats
6. Ordinances
Considered a preliminary replat of the
Denton North Addition from Unit 1, Block 1
into Lots 1-E and 1-W. The 2.3006 acre site
was located on the northeast corner of U.S.
Highway 77 and Fallmeadow Street. (The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval 5-0 at its June 12, 1991 meeting.)
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. (5.A.2. - Bid #1257)
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 91-090
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.
Chew motioned, Hopkins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll vote, Trent "aye,' Hopkins "aye," Smith "aye,' Chew 'aye,"
Perry "aye,' and Mayor Castleberry '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. (5.A.1. - Bid #1249)
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The following ordinance was considered:
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NO. 91-091
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.
Chew motioned, Hopkins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll vote, Trent "aye," Hopkins "aye," Smith "aye," Chew "aye,"
Perry "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried
unanimously.
C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
providing for the expenditure of funds for emergency purchases
of materials, equipment, supplies or services in accordance
with the provisions of state law exempting such purchases from
requirements of competitive bids. (5.A.3. - P.O. #13892)
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 91-092
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
FOR EMERGENCY PURCHASES OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT,
SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS
OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH PURCHASES FROM
REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Hopkins motioned, Trent seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
" Chew "aye,
roll vote, Trent "aye," Hopkins "aye," Smith "aye, -
Perry "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried
unanimously.
D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
amending the schedule of electric rates by adopting an amended
Schedule TS (Thermal Storage Incentive Rate). (The Public
Utilities Board recommended approval).
Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, stated that the
Public Utilities Board recommended revising the Thermal Storage
rate in order to increase incentive payments to the customer
from the current level of ~150/kw of storage to ~250/kw of
storage for the first 500 kw shifted off-peak and $125/kw for
any additional kw shifted. This rate would be matching the
incentive offered by TU Electric. Currently there were no
customers on this rate but at least two customers were
presently exploring this option. By increasing the incentive
payment, it was hoped that this option would be more attractive
~o a customer.
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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 91-093
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING
THE SCHEDULE OF ELECTRIC RATES BY ADOPTING AN AMENDED
SCHEDULE TS (THERMAL STORAGE INCENTIVE RATE); AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chew motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance.
vote, Trent "aye," Hopkins "aye," Smith "aye," Chew
Perry "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion
unanimously.
On roll
"aye,'
carried
E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
approving agreements for judgement for pending litigation
between the City of Denton and Melton H. Woodson.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 91-094
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING
AGREEMENTS FOR JUDGEMENT FOR PENDING LITIGATION
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND MELTON H. WOODSON; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Hopkins motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll vote, Trent "aye," Hopkins 'aye," Smith 'aye,' Chew "aye,"
Perry 'aye,' and Mayor Castleberry 'aye." Motion carried
unanimously.
7. Resolutions
A. The Council considered approval of a resolution
accepting Minute Order Number 91656 adopted by the Texas
Highway Commission regarding improvements to Farm to Market
Road 2499; accepting Minute Order Number 91657 adopted by the
Texas Highway Commission regarding the extension of Farm to
Market Road 2499 and Loop 288.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that these Orders
would continue to move this project which would build a road
from DFW to Denton. It was a long process but inexpensive
process from the City's standpoint. This was a level 2
authorization which would allow the City to proceed with the
acquisition of the right-of-way. The first Minute Order would
allow the City to proceed with the acquisition for the section
of Highway 2499 from FM407 to FM2181. The second Minute Order
gave level 2 designation for the extension of Loop 288 from
Spencer Road to FM2181. The level 2 designation also put the
extension on the FM system and the Loop on the state system
assuming the City did the route studies, the alignment studies
and established the right-of-way requirements. Cornith had
already passed the Minute Orders and the county and Highland
Village were working on passage.
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Council Member Trent asked about the activity of the other
municipalities.
Svehla replied that they were very involved. Highland Village
had been working on the southern section. They had verbal
commitments for approximately 75-80% of the right-of-way.
Cornith had been working very actively in the last six months
in contacting land owners for right-of-way in their area.
City Manager Harrell stated that these were one of the most
crucial transportation links for the City for the future. With
the State Highway Department's funding being so limited, it
would be beneficial to allocate City funds to help with the
extension of the Loop and the upper portion of Highway 2499 to
persuade the State to keep this as a high 'priority and keep it
moving ahead.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R91-037
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING MINUTE ORDER NUMBER 91656
ADOPTED BY THE TEXAS HIGHWAY COMMISSION REGARDING
IMPROVEMENTS TO FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2499; ACCEPTING
MINUTE ORDER NUMBER 91657 ADOPTED BY THE TEXAS HIGHWAY
COMMISSION REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF FARM TO MARKET
ROAD 2499 AND LOOP 288; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Chew motioned, Hopkins seconded to approve'the resolution. On
roll vote, Trent "aye," Hopkins "aye," Smith "aye," Chew "aye,"
Perry "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried
unanimously.
B. The Council considered approval of a resolution
temporarily closing the I35E Frontage Road on July 4, from 7:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for the Kiwanis Fireworks Spectacular.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R91-038
A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING INTERSTATE 35-E
FRONTAGE ROAD, FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH AVENUE E TO
ITS INTERSECTION WITH BONNIE BRAE ON JULY 4, 1991; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Perry motioned, Chew seconded to approve the resolution. On
roll vote, Trent "aye," Hopkins "aye," Smith ease," Chew "aye,"
Perry "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried
unanimously.
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Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager.
A. Receive a report from the Council Subcommittee
and hold a discussion regarding a proposed reception for the
retiring Council Members and Board/Commission members and take
appropriate action.
Council Member Smith stated that the reception would be held
July 30 at the Visual Arts Center from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The retiring Council Members and the retiring members of the
Boards and Commissions would be honored. There would be a
short presentation honoring the retiring Board/Commission
members at 8:00 p.m., oath of office for new members at 8:15
p.m. and a presentation honoring the retiring Council Members
at 8:30 p.m. The event would be catered. Plaques would be
presented to the retiring Council Members and retiring Board
members plus resolutions of appreciation.
Consensus of the Council was to proceed.
9. There was no official action on Executive Session
items discussed during the Work Session Executive Session.
10. New Business
The following items of new business were suggested by Council
Members for future agendas:
A. Mayor Castleberry asked staff to draft a proposed
ordinance prohibiting retiring Council Members from doing
business with the City for a period of one year.
11. The Council then convened into the Executive Session
to discuss legal matters (considered action in Patel v. City
and Gladden v. City), real estate, and personnel/board
appointments (considered appointments to all City of Denton
Boards, commissions and Task Forces).
No official action was taken.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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BOB CASTLEBERRY, M~OR~
CITY OF DENTON,/~AS
JEN~-~STERS,-CITY SECRETARY
CIT~OF D~NTON, TEXAS
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