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Minutes March 16, 1993288 CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 16, 1993 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, and Miller. ABSENT: Council Members Brock and smith 1. The Council convened into the Executive Session to discuss the following: A. Legal Matters 1. Considered action in Debbie S. Wriqht v. City of Denton. Real Estate 1. Considered acquisition of an option to purchase land near Foster Road. C. Personnel/Board Appointments 2. The Council received an update and held a discussion on the '91 Committee recommendations and gave staff direction. Rick Svehla, Deputy city Manager, stated that there were two issues which had been discussed with the '91 Committee in February. The first issue dealt with bonds which had been sold for culvert/bridge work on Mayhill Road at two locations and on Hobson Lane. The culvert work on Hobson was complete as was the work on Mayhill south of McKinney. The City and the County had done a temporary solution for the culverts on the north end of Mayhill between Audra and Blagg Roads. There was approximately $30,000 saved on the Hobson project which could be used to repave Hobson from Santa Monica near the new bridge structure to Country Club Road. Maintenance money could be used to repave all of Hobson if Angelina Bend were held off until the next budget year. With the Mayhill project, there was approximately $50,000 remaining due to the City's and County's efforts in working with the Highway Department to replace the bridge. Staff was suggesting using that $50,000 to repave a portion of Mayhill. The city had requested that the County assist with the paving of a portion of Mayhill which was a joint City/County road. By using the bond money plus the County's contribution, the City would be able to repave Mayhill from McKinney north to University. Council Member Chew indicated that he had a concern with paving the joint portion of the road without the County commitment to assist with the funding. 289' City of Denton City Council Minutes March 16, 1993 Page 2 Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins suggested that the City might be able to get a schedule from the County when they would be able to help with the paving. City Manager Harrell stated that most of the traffic on Mayhill was out-of-city traffic. Svehla stated that it might be the case that the County would agree to pave a portion of the road next year rather than having to do up-front funding. Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins suggested repaving all of Hobson at one time rather than in sections. Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the Hobson project and wait with Mayhill until the County was able to commit to the project. Svehla stated that the second item dealt with the list of federal and state funding projects. The City had approximately $28 million worth of work which would be scheduled during the next nine years. There was a minimal amount of cost associated with the projects which the City would have to pay. Staff was suggesting using a small portion of the highwa~ bond funds since it appeared that none of those bonds would be required. Approximately $300,000 would have to be used for the congestion mitigation. Those projects would begin this year. The extra bond money could be used for the first year projects as the City would be reimbursed from the State for some of the projects. city Manager Harrell indicated that there was approximately $2-3 million left in the street bond issue which had been sold but not used at this time. Svehla indicated that any expenditures would be presented to Council for final approval. Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the concept of using the $300,000 from the street bond funds for the projects and using approximately $29,000 for the first year expenditures. 3. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding Municipal Court of Record legislation and a proposed resolution directing the city Manager to submit a draft of this legislation to Representative Jim Horn regarding this matter to be introduced in the regular legislative session and gave staff direction. 29O City of Denton City Council Minutes March 16, 1993 Page 3 City Manager Harrell stated that at the last legislative session, the City tried to get a Court of Record established. The legislation was successful in the House of Representatives with Jim Horn's sponsorship but the Senate had a problem with the legislation and it died in Senate Committee. The Senate took the position that there was a generic bill passed and cities should use that option plus the Senate did not like the specific clause that the City wanted to appoint the Municipal Judge as opposed to having that position elected. As this session started, the City had not started the project as there was no indication that there had been a change in the feeling of the Senate. The City of Carrollton was in the process of introducing a Court of Record bill for their city. They had done some behind the scenes work and felt that the problem with the Senate had been worked out. It was felt that perhaps the two bills could be combined and Ben Campbell indicated that he would be willing to help with the project. There was a provision in the statutes that 30 days notice was needed of the City's intent to file legislation to establish a Court of Record. That notification had been made and a bill would need to be filed by April 6. It was the opinion of Representatives Campbell and Horn to have the bill introduced by Representative Horn. The Legal Department had taken the Carrollton bill and followed it for Denton except for one section dealing with the appeals process. It was thought that the bills would be similar so as to be able to present as identical bills in the Legislature. Tanya Cooper, Assistant City Attorney, detailed the changes proposed from the Carrollton bill. The only change she had made from the Carrollton bill was in the appeals section. Carrollton used a process through the Dallas County Courts and Denton would need to use Denton County Courts. There were some differences between the Carrollton bill and the previous Denton bill which Cooper detailed to Council. The Carrollton bill provided that the City Manger would appoint the Clerk of Municipal Court while the previous Denton bill stated that the Clerk of Municipal Court would be appointed by the City Manager with the consent of the Municipal Judge. In the Carrollton bill, the Municipal Court Clerk would appoint a Court Recorder while Denton's previous bill indicated that the Court Recorder would be aDDointed by the Municipal Court Clerk with the advise and consent of the Municipal Judge. The section which provided for a court reporter had been amended to allow for the recording of proceedings by a reliable recording device without the requirement of a court reporter's actual presence in court and provided for the preparation of a transcript from this record. This would provide a cost saving measure by reducing the time which a court reporter's service would be needed. The previous bill submitted by Denton more clearly specified the duties of the clerk. Regarding selection of a jury, it was felt 291' City of Denton City Council Minutes March 16, 1993 Page 4 that a word had been left out of the Carrollton bill and that establishment of a jury would be the duty of the Municipal Court Clerk and not the Municipal Court as stated in the Carrollton bill. A final area which appeared to be left out of the Carrollton bill was a "statement of facts" in the section dealing with transcripts. It was felt that this should be included in the Denton bill. Sandra White, Municipal Judge, felt that there were some provisions which Carrollton had left out of its bill which the Council might wish to put back into the Denton bill. In the section which dealt with the selection of a judge, the listing of options probably should include an "or" after the options. She suggested that the Court Reporter be hired with the consent of the Municipal Judge. Carrollton had removed two paragraphs dealing with the governing body providing the necessary personnel, duties, salaries and equipment for the Court. Carrollton had included a provision indicating that the Court reporter would keep records for a 20 day period. White felt that that portion should be removed and not limit a time frame for keeping a court record. Carrollton had a transcript preparation fee of $25 which White did not feel was an adequate fee. White suggested contacting the County Judges for support of the legislation. Cooper indicated that she had spoken with some of the County Judges and they were interested in proceeding with the legislation and offered whatever help they could with the legislation. Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins felt that the Denton legislation should follow as close as possible to the Carrollton bill so not to keep it from being passed. She suggested doing what changes were absolutely necessary but not to change too much. Due to a time constraint, this item was continued during the Regular Session. 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, and Miller. ABSENT: Council Members Brock and Smith. 1. Pledge of Allegiance The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 292 City of Denton City Council Minutes March 16, 1993 Page 5 2. The Council considered approval of the minutes of the Regular Sessions of February 16, 1993 and March 2, 1993. Perry motioned, Hopkins seconded to approve the minutes as presented. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 3. Presentation of Yard of the Month Awards. Mayor Castleberry presented the Yard of the Month Awards to the following: Weldon's Western Wear and Saddle Shop DeBerry Funeral Directors The Mayor presented a proclamation for "Sexual Assault Awareness Month". 4. citizen Reports A. The Council received a citizen report from Sheila Alexander regarding the payment of property taxes. Ms. Alexander was not at the meeting. 5. The Council received and opened bids regarding the City of Denton Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 1993, $6,575,000. Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins left the meeting with a potential conflict of interest. City Manager Harrell stated that Moody's Rating Service had upgraded the utility issue from A to Al. This was a very unusual move for this current market. Harrell read a report from Moody's regarding the City's bond rating. The General Obligation rating remained the same at Al. David Medanich, First Southwest Company, opened the bids for the revenue bonds: Clayton, Brown and Associates - 5.4656; Prudential Bache - 5.3706; Smith Barney - 5.480; Stevens and Company - 5.429. 6. The Council received and opened bids regarding the City of Denton General Obligation Bonds, Series 1993, $2,975,000. David Medanich, First Southwest Company, opened the bids for the general obligation bonds: Clayton Brown and Associates -5.5504; Smith Barney - 5.4809; Prudential Bache - 5.4403; Stevens and 293' City of Denton city Council Minutes March 16, 1993 Page 6 Company - 5.463. Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins returned to the meeting. Council considered Item #4. 4. citizen Reports A. The Council received a citizen report from Sheila Alexander regarding the payment of property taxes. Ms. Alexander stated that she owned property on South Bradshaw. There was a paving lien of $394 put on the property in 1969 and the penalty and interest was now approximately $1,200. She did not know about the assessment until last year. She stated that she had not been notified about the lien and asked Council to allow her to only pay the original lien. Mayor Castleberry asked if she had recently purchased the property. Alexander replied that she had owned the property for over 10 years. There had been a residence'on the property but it had been demolished. She wanted to rebuild on the property but must clear up the lien before she could do so. Mayor Castleberry indicated that Council would take her request under consideration. 7. Public Hearings A. The Council held a public hearing to consider the preliminary and final replats of .316 acres of land proposed as Lot 30R, Block A, Oaks of Township II Addition. The site was located on the southeast corner of Canyon Court and Bayberry Court. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.) Harry Persuad, Senior Planner, stated this request was for a residential lot in Township II. Eight notices were mailed with three replies returned in favor of the proposal. The purpose of the replat was to resite building lines. There originally was a 30' set back on Canyon Court and a 15' set back on Bayberry. The replat would switch those set backs and allow the owner of the property to have better utilization of the property. The Mayor opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor. 294 City of Denton City Council Minutes March 16, 1993 Page 7 No one spoke in opposition. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Hopkins, Chew seconded to approve the preliminary and final replats. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. B. The Council held a public hearing with regard to the proposed annexation of 3.85 acres located east of 1-35 and south of Milam Road. (A-61) Harry Persuad, Senior Planner, stated that this was the second of two public hearings for this annexation. The purpose of the public hearing was to receive any p~blic input regarding the annexation. The Mayor opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor. No one spoke in opposition. The Mayor closed the public hearing. No action was taken on this item at this time. 8. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of City of Denton Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 1993, and approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto. This item was not considered at this time. 9. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of City of Denton General Obligation Bonds, Series 1993, levying the tax to pay same, and approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto. This item was not considered at this time. 10. Consent Agenda Perry motioned, Hopkins seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 295' City of Denton city Council Minutes March 16, 1993 Page 8 ae Bids and Purchase Orders: Bid #1475 - Brush Truck Bid #1471 - Civic Center/Swimming Pool Parking Lots Bid #1467 - Fertilizer and Herbicides Be Tax Refunds 1. Joshua Feldstein - $678.81 2. Associates National Mortgage, Co. - $963.74 11. Ordinances A. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for purchase of materials, equipment, supplies or services. (10.A.1. - Bid #1475, 10.A.3. - Bid #1467) The following ordinance was considered: No. 93-045 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, Miller "aye", Hopkins "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. (10.A.2. - Bid #1471) The following ordinance was considered: No. 93-046 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. Hopkins motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 296 City of Denton City Council Minutes March 16, 1993 Page 9 C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance providing for the renaming of an east/west section of Mesa Drive to Barcelona Street. (The Historic Landmark Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.) Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated this was a section of Mesa Drive near the hospital. There were no buildings on this piece of Mesa and no changes necessary to any residents. The following ordinance was considered: No. 93-047 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE RENAMING OF A PORTION OF MESA DRIVE TO BARCELONA STREET; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Perry motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion car'ried unanimously. D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance providing for the renaming of an east/west section of Evers Parkway to Cobblestone Row. (The Historic Landmark Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.) Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manger, stated that there were residents on this section of road. The residents had requested the change of name through their homeowners association. The following ordinance was considered: No. 93-048 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE RENAMING OF A PORTION OF EVERS PARKWAY TO COBBLESTONE ROW; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chew motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving settlement in litigation styled Fritz v. City of Denton. city Manager Harrell stated that this ordinance endorsed settlement of the suit as per the direction of Council. city of Denton C~ Council Minutes March 16, 1993 ~ Page 10 297' The following ordinance was considered: No. 93-049 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF FRITZ V. CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chew motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. The Council considered Item #8. 8. The Council considered ~doption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of City of Denton Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 1993, and approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto. Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins left the meeting with a potential conflict of interest. David Medanich, First South Company, stated that he had checked all bids for accuracy and recommended accepting the bid of Prudential Bache. The following ordinance was considered: No. 93-043 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF CITY OF DENTON UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1993, AND APPROVINGAND AUTHORIZING INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES RELATING THERETO. Perry motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 9. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of City of Denton General Obligation Bonds, Series 1993, levying the tax to pay same, and approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto. 298 City of Denton city Council Minutes March 16, 1993 Page 11 David Medanich, First Southwest Company, stated that he had checked all bids for accuracy and recommended the bid from Prudential Bache. The following ordinance was considered: No. 93-044 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF CITY OF DENTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1993, LEVYING THE TAX TO PAY SAME, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES RELATING THERETO. Miller motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. F. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the filing of an application with the Department of Transportation, United States of America, for a grant under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended. Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins returned to the meeting. Council Member Chew left the meeting with a potential conflict of interest. Catherine Tuck, Administrative Assistant, stated this resolution included the grant to the Federal Transit Administration for transportation funding in Denton. The grant asked for planning, capital and operating funds. The capital funds included needs for the next three years in anticipation of additional funds being available. It was important to have the grant presented when the funds became available. The ordinance authorized the City Manager to file the application and sign the agreement when it returned. The following ordinance was considered: No. 93-050 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Hopkins motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 299' city of Denton City Council Minutes March 16, 1993 Page 12 12. Resolutions A. The Council considered approval of a resolution temporarily closing Avenue E, from Eagle Drive to Prairie Street; Highland Street, from Avenue E to Avenue C; and Avenue D, from Maple Street to Highland Street on March 27, 1993. Council Member Chew returned to meeting. Catherine Tuck, Administrative Assistant, stated that this was a similar resolution to one considered by Council last year. The UNT police department requested the street closure for traffic control during the annual Greek Show at the Coliseum. Property owners would be allowed access to their property if needed. Council Member Perry asked for the number of people involved in the event. Tuck replied that there would be approximately 5,000. This was a regional event for several states. Council Member Perry asked how long it would last. Tuck replied that the event would be over at 10 p.m. The street would remain closed until 11:00 p.m. in order to make sure the traffic was under control. Council Member Perry asked about the security measures involved. Tuck replied that UNT secured the event. Parking officers would be at the barricades. No city police would be involved. The following resolution was considered: No. R93-016 A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING AVENUE E, FROM EAGLE DRIVE TO PRAIRIE STREET; HIGHLAND STREET, FROM AVENUE E TO AVENUE C; AND AVENUE D, FROM MAPLE STREET TO HIGHLAND STREET ON MARCH 27, 1993; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chew motioned, Miller seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. B. The Council considered approval of a resolution recognizing the public purposes served by the Tree Power Program. 3OO City of Denton City Council Minutes March 16, 1993 Page 13 Richard Foster, Public Information Coordinator, stated that the resolution would recognize the tree power program. This program provided trees to the City's electric customers in order to save money on summer air conditioning bills and help reduce the peak demand for power on the electric system. Last year 2300 trees were distributed. Participants in the program last year indicated that they were unanimously satisfied with the program. Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins asked how the public was notified regarding the program. Foster replied that the public was notified through news articles, cable network spots, posters in various businesses and word of mouth. To receive a tree, an individual would clip out a coupon or call a number to receive a coupon for a tree. There was a limit of one tree per customer. The following resolution was considered: No. R93-017 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC PURPOSES SERVED BY THE TREE POWER PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Perry motioned, Hopkins seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. C. The Council considered approval of a resolution directing the City Manager to submit a draft of the Municipal Court of Record legislation to Representative Jim Horn regarding this matter to be introduced in the regular legislative session. City Manager Harrell stated that staff needed direction from Council on how to frame the legislation. Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins suggested coordinating any changes with Carrollton so as to keeD the bills the same. Tanya Cooper, Assistant City Attorney, stated that Carrollton's bill had already been introduced. There was not much room to make any changes in their bill at this time. The following resolution was considered: 301' city of Denton City Council Minutes March 16, 1993 Page 14 No. R93-018 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION TO CREATE A MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD FOR THE CITY OF DENTON; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council Member Miller stated that the resolution indicated that copies were to be forwarded to specific legislators. He felt copies should be 'forwarded to Senator Steve Carriker and Representative Mary Denny James. He asked that the word "or" be inserted in the section addressing the selection of judges as suggested by Judge White. Perry motioned to approve the resolution and to add Senator Carriker and Representative James as individuals to receive a copy of the resolution. City Manager Harrell felt that with minor wording omissions, the Representative may be able to make grammatical changes even if the bill were already filed. Chew seconded the motion. "aye", Chew "aye", Perry Motion carried unanimously. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Council Member Chew indicated that the bills should be as similar as possible with the grammatical corrections including the "or", the word "clerk" as indicated in the work session and the "statement of fact". 13. The Council considered appointments to the Human Services Committee. Council Member Chew nominated Catherine Bell to the Human Services Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins felt that the other vacancy could be taken care of at a later meeting. She motioned that nominations be ceased. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. City Manager Harrell stated that staff would work with Carrollton to make the two bills as similar as possible. 3O2 City of Denton City Council Minutes March 16, 1993 Page 15 14. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager. City Manager Harrell stated that information had been received on the plans of the Delta Lodge regarding the Fry Street Fair. Catherine Tuck, Administrative Assistant, stated that the Delta Lodge was considering a site on private property located on the corner of Avenue A and Hickory. There was a parking area behind the businesses there which was shared by Riprocks and the Park and Go. Delta Lodge had permission to hold the event in that parking lot. The date of the event would be April 17 with hours from 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. The Lodge was aware of the noise ordinance and the area was zoned general retail. There would be no beer/wine sales at the event. Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins expressed concern regarding residents in the direct area and where participants would park. Tuck replied that the Lodge indicated that many participants would be students who would not have cars .but also indicated that they would try and use parking areas from UNT. City Manager Harrell stated that staff was merely reporting what information they had received. The Lodge was aware that the Council was not interested in closing streets or waiving the noise ordinance. The Lodge knew that it would have to find property zoned correctly and that those restrictions would not be waived. It appeared that they had done that and that the property was properly zoned for the use. 15. There was no official action taken on Executive Session items discussed during the Work Session Executive Session. 16. New Business The following items of New Business were suggested by Council Members for future agendas: A. Council Member Perry asked for an update on the opticom system used in the City. 17. There was no Executive Session held during the Regular Session. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 303~ city of Denton City Council Minutes March 16, 1993 Page 16 JEN~TP~WALTERS CI~ SEcrETARY C~Y OF DENTON, TEXAS BOB 'CASTLEBE~~ CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS/ / ACC000F2