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MINUTES OF THE
1992 CITY COUNCIL PLANNING SESSION
HELD AT THE GARRETT CREEK RANCH EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE CENTER
FRIDAY. JUNE 5. 1992
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. city Manager Lloyd
Harrell welcomed the city Council to the planning session and
introduced the staff and topics of the day.
At 10:15 a.m., City staff began its presentations to the City
Council. Presentations were made in the following order:
Capital Improvements Program - John McGrane, Executive Director of
Finance
Short & Long Term Finances and Budget - John McGrane
Park Development Update - Betty McKean, Executive Director of
Municipal Services and Janet Simpson, Parks Planner.
South Park Land Alternatives & Municipal Swimming Pool - Betty
McKean & Janet Simpson.
In regards to the financing of south park land alternatives and the
repair work to swimming pool, staff requested direction from the
city Council. The Council discussion involved methods of financing
the purchase of the south park land and the renovation of the
Municipal swimming Pool.
Interest funds from the 1985 Bond Issue were proposed for use in
conjunction with either of these projects. However, the Council
decided to dedicate the funds to street improvements.
Councilmember Mark Chew moved that $300,000 in earned interest
funds from the 1985 Bond Program be used to fund street
improvements. Councilmember Jane Hopkins seconded the motion.
Council voted 7-0 in favor of the motion.
In regards to the acquisition of the south park property,
Councilmember Hopkins moved to use $500,000 of the 1986 Bond funds
to purchase of the south park land. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Chew. Council voted 7-0 in favor of the motion.
Finally, the Council directed staff to develop a Request for
Proposals for architectural design work for Phase IA and IB of the
Municipal Pool renovation project. Council also directed that
Phase IA, totaling $300,000 be funded from earned interest funds
from the 1986 Bond Program, but wait until the budget process to
decide how to fund Phase IB. Councilmember Euline Brock moved to
have staff develop the RFP, fund Phase IA of the renovation from
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bond interest funds and discuss the funding of Phase IB as part of
the 1992-93 budget process. Councilmember Jack Miller seconded
the motion. Council voted 5-2 in favor of the motion.
Councilmembers Chew and Perry voted in opposition to the motion.
After the motions and Council votes, staff presentations continued:
Space Master Plan - Betty McKean
At approximately 1:15 p.m., the City Council broke for lunch.
The planning session resumed at 2:00 p.m. with staff presentations:
Library Update - Joella Orr, Library Director
Employee Compensation & Benefits - Tom Klinck, Personnel Director
Police Update - Mike Jez, Police Chief
Fire Update - John Cook, Fire Chief
Comprehensive Strategic Planning - Frank Robbins, Executive
Director of Planning and Community Development
Engineering Update - Jerry Clark, Director of Engineering
Utilities - Bob Nelson, Executive Director of Utilities, Lee
Allison, Director of Water and Wastewater Services, Howard Martin,
Director of Environmental Services, Jim Harder, Director of
Electrical Services and Bill Angelo, Director of Community Services
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1992
The City Council resumed its planning session at 8:30 a.m. The day
was dedicated to reviewing prior year accomplishments and setting
goals and objectives for the new year. Bob Saunders facilitated
the discussion. The results from the session are attached.
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CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
RESULTS FROM THE
1992 CITY COUNCIL PLANNING SESSION
JUNE 5-6, 1992
AC_.C__COMPLISHMENTS
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Served people well - things worked
Settlement (trial) Waste Management suit over; successful
switch over
Councilmember Perry learned a lot, relationships, etc.
Adjusted district boundaries
Purchased south park land
Good job including citizens in decision-making
Fine working relationship with judicial/executive
Economic development success
Special Olympics
Learned to trust/value staff
Constituents have expectations from council members
Moore building leases
Director - minority class
Loop 288, cooperation between city-highway department
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Accomplishments (continued)
Policing/fire community orientation
Implementation of Mercer Plan
Mark's work with American Legion, park
Frank Robbins' work with Chamber of Commerce
Square, streetscape project
Volume of issues handled
"Destiny decision" Upper Trinity
Some good, long range planning
Added another fire station
Ambulance business in top shape
Appointed stormwater advisory committee
Student committee
Lots of street work
Work with'athletic leagues
Work with public transit
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Priorities for work needed on buildings, long range program
"Fix up" of old steam plant
Facilitated development on Hunt property
Example of good working relationships: staff, Council,
property owners
Citizen survey
ExPansion of After School Action Site
Airport development, improvements
Dallas Drive median work
Beautification Committee
Tree City USA designation
Work on substandard housing
Continued good cooperation with County, Schools
Working relationship of Council having some
experiences to build respect for each other, listening, trust
shared
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Accomplishments (continued)
Continue to work on sign ordinance
Budget process
Listening to public: sidewalks
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ISSUES. CONCERNS, PROJECTS
* Upper '[rinity
* TMPA Concerns
* Budget
* Sign Ordinance
* General Ords. Rules & Regulations
* Stormwater utility
* Impact Fees
* Changing Public Participation Process for Council Meetings
* Space - Moore Building
* Charter Review
* Task Force - New ClP - Bond Issue
* 21st Century
'Shared Vision Process for Denton'
* Chamber of Commerce & City Council Working Relationship
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* Perception of City - "Difficult to Do Business With"
Need for P.R.
How to HELP "little Person" Deal with City staff
* FM 2499 & Other Highway projects
* New Park Superintendent
* Upgrade of Streets
* Renovation of Civic Center Pool
* Total Quality Management - Internally
Externally with citizens
* Recycling
* Landfill/Solid Waste Disposal
* Intergovernmental Relationships - Local - State - National
Implications of Bal. Budget
* Substandard Buildings
* Special Olympics - 25th Anniversary
* Affirmative Action
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* Economic Development
Cost Effectiveness
* A.D.A. -.
* Water Tower Sighting/Design
* Airport Development
* Develop Plan for Sidewalk Repair
* Legislative Action for Authority for 1/2¢ Sales Tax
Relief for Property Tax
* Lobbyist for Legislature?
* Civil Service Reform
* Trucking Regs, Etc. for Economic Development
* Court of Record
* Examination of User Fees
* Relief for Property Tax
* State In-Ueu-of-tax Payments
* Housing - Continue Efforts for Low Cost
* Disposition of Central Fire Station
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* Public Safety Issues
* Fry Street Fair
* Donations. of Old Southern Hotel to Housing Authority
* Entire Fairground Issue
* Our Own Working Relationships
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MAJOR ISSUES FOR 1992-93
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TMPA '-'
* Staff review of rate structures
* Share with City Council
* Evaluate Future
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Rules and Regulations
* Perception that City is difficult to do business in/with
* Look at procedures are we both efficient, effective, and user
friendly
* Explore survey of businesses and development community
on the topic
* Objectivity is important
* Questions about level of regulation, control, philosophy
* Planning and Zoning, etc.
* 21st Century Process
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III.
Public Relations
* Open up Board/Commission appointments to "new
partic_ipants"
* Mayor's/Council corner in newspaper (no freelancing)
* Parks and Recreation Insert (look for other ways like it)
* Use Cable television
* Public Information Officer
IV. strategic Planning Process, (the 21 st Century)
* Shared vision of the future
* Staff will collect other experiences
* Jack and Margaret work with staff to convene a steering
committee
V. Public Particioation at Council meetings
* Anyone imay speak to agenda item
* Three minute limit/speak at time item called
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* Sign card before meeting
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VI.
Affirmative Action
* Council needs to send signals
* Hire where city can
* Be inclusive in board appointments
* Develop other non-civil service positions for minorities
* Training managers to be sensitive
* In-house workplace diversity committee
VII. Charter Review
* Wait until Texas Waste Management Issues are resolved
* If committee is appointed, then process needs to
comprehensive
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